Plastic bag bans and fees work to curb litter, study says
Researchers conducted the first systematic review of policies around the U.S. to limit plastic bag use.
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Researchers conducted the first systematic review of policies around the U.S. to limit plastic bag use.
The National Weather Service called the forecast for above-average temperatures "the first significant heat wave this season."
After undergoing rapid intensification, Erick made landfall on Mexico's Pacific coast on Thursday as a Category 3 hurricane.
The search for a 64-year-old man was suspended on Thursday after a huge mass of rock and ice from a glacier crashed down a Swiss mountainside the day before.
34 million people live in one of these major U.S. cities that's sinking, new research shows. See if your area is on the list — and how quickly the land is moving.
Gaylord Nelson, the late U.S. senator and governor of Wisconsin, is considered the founder of Earth Day, which started in 1970.
A major issue facing U.S. rivers is contamination by sewage and other forms of pollution, but some communities are impacted more than others.
The list of 10 most endangered rivers of 2025, according to the nonprofit American Rivers, includes the Mississippi River and the lower Rio Grande.
Tornadoes and violent winds flattened homes and ripped apart buildings from Oklahoma to Indiana.
A once-every-four-year report card on the upkeep of America's infrastructure gave it a "C" grade in 2025, up slightly from previous reports.
Violent tornadoes ripped through parts of the U.S., wiping out schools and toppling semitractor-trailers in several states.
Environmental Protection Agency to review a key 2009 finding by the agency that greenhouse gases pose a risk to Americans.
Brush fires that erupted amid dry and windy conditions caused officials in both North and South Carolina to order evacuations Saturday.
Some 880 employees of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration were laid off on Thursday, a congressional source told CBS News.
Large rat populations can have a damaging effect on cities. Researchers found that living with rats " impacts people and their psyche."
A polar vortex dipping down from Siberia is bringing a cold front with frigid temperatures to millions Americans. See maps of the arctic blast.
Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 25 people. The Palisades and Eaton wildfires continue to burn.
The Palisades and Eaton fires burning in Southern California have destroyed more than 12,000 structures.
Millions in the U.S. were hit by a major winter storm that created dangerous conditions from the Central Plains to the East Coast.
A CBS News investigation tracked plastic cups from Starbucks recycling bins to landfills and incinerators across the country.
According to the NYPD, reported rape crimes in the five boroughs are up 22% compared to this time last year.
Landlords of rent-stabilized apartments say their costs, including insurance and property assessments, have surged.
The transgender flags that usually adorn the Stonewall National Monument in New York City during Pride Month were missing this year, so some New Yorkers are taking matters into their own hands.
A teenager who was struck by lightning in Central Park on Thursday spoke to CBS News New York's Ali Bauman about the terrifying and rare strike.
This year, Andrew Cuomo, Jim McGreevey and Anthony Weiner are all trying to make a comeback.
NYC and the surrounding area could face their first heat wave of the season next week, as the first day of summer arrives.
Excessive heat is expected to hit NYC over the next few days, with a potential heat wave early next week.
It's a steamy day around NYC, with highs expected to hit 90 and the chance of severe thunderstorms.
The cool, rainy weather sticks around today across NYC, but highs are expected to hit the 90s later in the week.
Father's Day is looking mostly cloudy for dads across the Tri-State Area.
This year, Andrew Cuomo, Jim McGreevey and Anthony Weiner are all trying to make a comeback.
In order to restore all the I-80 eastbound lanes, there will be a full closure Friday night so the road can be paved and traffic stripes added.
NYC and the surrounding area could face their first heat wave of the season next week, as the first day of summer arrives.
Excessive heat is expected to hit NYC over the next few days, with a potential heat wave early next week.
Edan Alexander, an American taken hostage during the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, has finally returned to his hometown.
A Long Island teenager says a Navy SEAL museum and the people who run it inspired him to overcome an unthinkable challenge.
A grassroots organization is using a new tool to alert communities to sightings of federal immigration agents amid an uptick in enforcement on Long Island and President Trump's directive to expand deportation efforts in Democratic-run cities like New York.
A Democratic candidate hoping to run Hempstead, a longtime Republican stronghold, says he's not happy about the legality of appointing -- not electing -- town supervisors.
There is controversy over a New York State Regents exam study packet that inaccurately defines Zionism and includes factual errors on the history of the conflict.
Authorities say the driver died when the car crashed into the Manhasset Quaker Meeting House on Northern Blvd. near Onderdonk Ave.
This year, Andrew Cuomo, Jim McGreevey and Anthony Weiner are all trying to make a comeback.
As the New York City Democratic mayoral primary race enters its final weekend, the candidates were looking for any advantage to move voters into their column.
President Trump said his intelligence director was "wrong" when she testified Iran wasn't building a nuclear weapon.
Here's what to know about when we will know who won the NYC mayoral primary election -- and how ranked choice voting will impact the results.
Mahmoud Khalil exited an ICE facility late Friday, after months in detention.
A Long Island teenager says a Navy SEAL museum and the people who run it inspired him to overcome an unthinkable challenge.
The clock is ticking on United Healthcare and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to reach a contract agreement or thousands of patients could lose coverage for much-needed care.
A bill that would make it standard issue for first responders to carry EpiPens or other devices for life-threatening allergies is now in Congress.
Terminally ill New Yorkers would have the legal ability to end their own lives with pharmaceutical drugs under a bill that's been approved by the New York state Legislature.
Passing nurses Sabrina Castle and Gianna Formisano saved the life of Merryl Hoffman when she experienced a sudden cardiac arrest.
Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown pleaded not guilty to a charge related to the serious beating of a music producer with a bottle in a London nightclub in 2023.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering trial in NYC was adjourned for the day Wednesday due to a sick juror.
Anne Burrell, an acclaimed chef from upstate New York, hosted "Secrets of a Restaurant Chef," "Worst Cooks in America" and other popular Food Network shows.
The judge in the Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking and racketeering trial in NYC dismissed one of the jurors Monday.
Kanye West showed up at the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs on Friday in New York City.
Weaver (1-2) returned from missing 17 games with a strained left hamstring and gave up his third homer this season.
The Philadelphia Phillies surged past the slumping New York Mets into first place in the NL East with a 10-2 victory.
Spencer Strider struck out eight in six innings and the Braves beat the Mets 7-1 on Thursday, extending New York's losing streak to six games.
Trent Grisham and Paul Goldschmidt hit consecutive homers in the second inning, and the Yankees beat the Angels 7-3 on Thursday to halt their six-game skid.
C.J. Mosley, a five-time NFL Pro Bowl linebacker, is retiring after 11 years with the Baltimore Ravens and New York Jets.
The nonprofit Qaravan is working to help immigrants fleeing homophobia, discrimination, and war in the former Soviet countries of Eastern Europe.
New York City police charged a man with murder after a U.S. Navy veteran was shot and killed during an alleged road rage incident in the Bronx.
A Bronx high school student is pushing to pass a bill that would require closed captions in movie theaters across the state.
As the manager of Dollar Universe LLC, Luis Almonte said the mystery is part of the fun for many shoppers.
At a historic Jewish community center, Jewish and Asian neighbors are building bridges through shared programming and a new tradition: A street festival called "Shalom Dragon."
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for June 20 at 11 p.m.
The NYPD reports historic lows in murders and shootings across the city, but rape reports are on the rise. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram looked into what's driving these numbers and what's being done to help the influx of survivors coming forward.
New York City's housing crisis, one of the key issues in the mayoral race, was the focus of a town hall Friday in Brooklyn. CBS News New York's Derick Waller was there as Mayor Eric Adams listened to landlords' complaints about sky-high expenses.
There's little progress to report after a round of talks involving Iran and U.S. allies in Europe, and President Trump is indicating he's not ready to ask Israel to stop striking targets. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello has more on peace efforts and Americans trying to flee the violence.
Columbia graduate student Mahmoud Khalil walked out of ICE custody Friday evening. A federal judge ordered him released while his immigration proceedings play out. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo has Khalil's defiant message.
