Doug Heir, champion of Paralympics, making a comeback at 60
Doug Heir is the most decorated Olympian in history with 336 gold medals in the Paralympic games. He's been featured on a Wheaties box and became an international celebrity.
Doug Heir is the most decorated Olympian in history with 336 gold medals in the Paralympic games. He's been featured on a Wheaties box and became an international celebrity.
The idea of switching careers at the age 50 might seem stressful, but a new line of work offers new opportunities to grow.
As a heart transplant recipient, Damato experienced unimaginable pain. Now, he's dishing it out. CBS2's Steve Overmyer reports.
As a heart transplant recipient, he's experienced unimaginable pain. Now, he's dishing it out.
February is Heart Health Month. Heart disease is the number one cause of death worldwide, but those affected do have a lifeline -- the transplant. One recipient is the focus of this week's Snapshot New York with Steve Overmyer.
While Dickens didn't create Christmas, he changed the narrative by popularizing empathy for those less fortunate and spending the time with family -- or what we know as the holiday spirit.
One marathon is a feat, but how about running four marathons in four days at the age of 71?
One family gave CBS2's Steve Overmyer a chance to see New York through their eyes for this week's Snapshot New York.
For more than 20 years, Improv Everywhere has been turning New York City into a playground for positive pranks.
In 1984, Westbrook became the first African-American man to win an Olympic medal in fencing. He became a six-time Olympian. Since then, he's been driving the sport towards progress.
For generations, craftsmen have claimed to be the best of the best. But did you know there's now a Super Bowl of masonry to prove it?
For kids growing up in the Bronx, there's a charity providing a program that gives them a place to go after school and help build their future.
You might not associate New York City with wildlife, but it's a travel destination for bird watchers from all over the world, especially this month, during migrations.
Three times a week, Syd and Diane Mandelbaum turn their driveway into a special market for veterans.
Like a modern day Geppetto, Jesse Hancox takes inanimate materials and breathes life into them. The Broadway technician, out of work during the pandemic, found his second career by taking a chance.
St. Patrick's Day celebrations look a little different this year, but one group of locals wants to keep a tradition alive at nursing homes.
Craft beers come in a plethora of styles. When it comes to the brewers, we're not seeing the same amount of diversity, which makes one brewery in New Jersey special.
Long Island Cares is a centralized hub of food collection and deliver. Since the pandemic, visitors have increased by 43%.
Amra Sabic El-Rayess is an expert on "othering" - where people in one group are treated differently.
It's a free service he's providing to keep health care workers going.
Many athletes have overcome adversity to achieve their goals, but one local swimmer recovered from an injury and found much more on her way to the top of the podium
Michael Jordan shares the name of a sports legend, but this Mike has found his own glory by helping athletes show their personalities.
For the past 107 years, "Operation Santa" has allowed the public to respond to children's letters to Santa.
They're in the final stages of setting up their premiere exhibit in New York, a big step for two men who have no professional photography experience.
Thanksgiving is a time for loved ones to gather and reflect. Being with a family means even more to some.
Jalen Brunson suffered a fracture hand in the second half of the Knicks' 130-109 loss to the Pacers on Sunday.
The Mets did not use struggling closer Edwin Diaz in a save situation during Sunday's 7-3 win over the Marlins.
John Berti and Aaron Judge homered in the Yankees' 7-2 win over the White Sox on Sunday.
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs posted a video on social media apologizing for his "inexcusable" behavior and that he takes "full responsibility" for his actions.
Despite some lingering clouds, Sunday will be a nice finish to the weekend. Highs will reach the low 70s.
Jalen Brunson suffered a fracture hand in the second half of the Knicks' 130-109 loss to the Pacers on Sunday.
Despite some lingering clouds, Sunday will be a nice finish to the weekend. Highs will reach the low 70s.
At least five small businesses in Hell's Kitchen have either had a break-in or been vandalized in just the last week.
The New York Liberty's first home game of the season, against the Indiana Fever and rookie sensation Caitlin Clark, set an all-time WNBA record with more than $2 million in tickets sold.
A New York City councilmember has introduced the Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses Act, aiming to cut down broker fees for renters.
Despite some lingering clouds, Sunday will be a nice finish to the weekend. Highs will reach the low 70s.
Today's weather looks to be the pick of the week, as skies clear and temperatures climb.
Temperatures around New York and New Jersey will rebound nicely Monday, as highs reach the upper 60s and low 70s.
Mother's Day was mostly a gloomy day in New York City and across the Tri-State Area.
Sunday night may offer a chance to see the northern lights in suburban areas of New York City after an "extreme" geomagnetic storm reached Earth on Friday.
Despite some lingering clouds, Sunday will be a nice finish to the weekend. Highs will reach the low 70s.
Today's weather looks to be the pick of the week, as skies clear and temperatures climb.
A federal judge is considering if lawsuits against NYC congestion pricing should proceed after hours of arguments from people suing to stop the new tolls.
A doctor from New Jersey is one of more than a dozen volunteers who are stranded at a hospital in Gaza and calling on the U.S. government to get them home.
The Giants plan to wear their new "Century Red" uniform up to twice during the 2024 season.
Despite some lingering clouds, Sunday will be a nice finish to the weekend. Highs will reach the low 70s.
A federal judge is considering if lawsuits against NYC congestion pricing should proceed after hours of arguments from people suing to stop the new tolls.
Eight Cricket World Cup matches will be held at Nassau County's International Cricket Stadium in June 2024.
There's an intense debate on whether to arm school security after Farmingdale schools became the latest on Long Island to plan to hire armed guards.
Mother's Day was mostly a gloomy day in New York City and across the Tri-State Area.
Is the issue of abortion offsetting the drag on President Biden stemming from inflation nationally and immigration in a state like Arizona?
GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York excoriated Biden over a paused weapons shipment to Israel in her address to the Knesset.
A federal judge is considering if lawsuits against NYC congestion pricing should proceed after hours of arguments from people suing to stop the new tolls.
The FBI seized 11 one-ounce gold bars, two one-kilogram gold bars and $486,461 from the New Jersey Democrat's home.
Michael Cohen, the key witness in the case against former President Donald Trump, faced questions from defense attorneys taking aim at his credibility.
Leonette Belfield-Carson, whose daughter Jalissa Nadine Carson died of cancer, is now an advocate for other moms with children battling cancer.
A new report from New Jersey's Department of Health shows lead levels in children are dropping but not gone.
Kyle McMorrow was just 36 years old when he suffered a stroke last year. He woke up with neck pain one day, not realizing what was happening.
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
Hormel Foods says potentially contaminated products were shipped to Publix and Dollar Tree distribution warehouses.
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs posted a video on social media apologizing for his "inexcusable" behavior and that he takes "full responsibility" for his actions.
A six-footer with an ample black mustache, Dabney Coleman made his mark in numerous popular films.
The 2016 footage, which was obtained and published by CNN, appears to show the rap mogul hitting, dragging and kicking the singer known as Cassie.
A 50-year-old man is charged with assault after actor Steve Buscemi was punched in an apparent random attack in New York City.
Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik are reprising their roles from "Big Bang Theory" in part one of the "Young Sheldon" series finale.
Jalen Brunson suffered a fracture hand in the second half of the Knicks' 130-109 loss to the Pacers on Sunday.
The Mets did not use struggling closer Edwin Diaz in a save situation during Sunday's 7-3 win over the Marlins.
John Berti and Aaron Judge homered in the Yankees' 7-2 win over the White Sox on Sunday.
Hannes Wolf and Mounsef Bakrar each scored a goal for New York City FC in a 2-1 win over the New York Red Bulls.
Josh Bell hit a tying homer off Edwin Díaz in a four-run ninth inning, the latest costly meltdown by the struggling New York Mets closer, and Otto Lopez singled home the winning run in the 10th as the Miami Marlins rallied for a 10-9 victory.
Traffic safety advocates in Brooklyn say the redesign of McGuinness Boulevard is inadequate, and they want changes to be implemented.
Maimonides Medical Center in Borough Park neighbors two communities that house a large Asian American population.
A Thai community is thriving along Woodside Avenue in Elmhurst, Queens.
Big Reuse says the lot helps take in 2 million pounds of food scraps and yard waste annually to create compost.
The River Garden in West Farms is a place that nurtures home-grown opportunities and curiosity.
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.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell emcees the opening ceremony as thousands gather in Central Park for the start of the annual AIDS Walk. CBS New York is a proud media sponsor of the event.
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have agreed to face off in two debates. But do New Yorkers really think they need to hear more from the two long-time opponents?
New York Republicans have not had a voice in the U.S. Senate since Al D'Amato's defeat in 1998. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, who is up for reelection in 2024, wants to keep it that way. Watch the full interview on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and Ofir Akunis, the consul general of Israel in New York, discuss the latest in politics with CBS New York's Marcia Kramer.
CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell shares her personal connection to AIDS Walk New York and supporting the efforts of GMHC.