To watch WCBS-TV live, use CBS News New York’s free 24/7 streaming channel on the official CBS News website, linked below. It carries the station’s live newscasts, breaking news and weather for the New York area at no cost.
Watch CBS News New York Live
WCBS does not publish a 24/7 stream on YouTube, so the official live player on cbsnews.com is the place to watch. It runs in any modern browser and needs no cable login.
Watch CBS News New York live on cbsnews.com (official)
Official external live source: this stream is provided by CBS News New York (WCBS-TV), part of CBS News and Stations on cbsnews.com. It opens on the station’s website in a new tab. LiveNewsWorld does not host or embed it.
CBS News New York quick facts
| Call sign | WCBS-TV |
|---|---|
| Channel | 2 (RF 36) |
| Market | New York City and the tri-state area |
| Network | CBS (owned-and-operated) |
| Owner | CBS News and Stations (Paramount); FCC licensee CBS Broadcasting Inc. |
| Local brand | CBS News New York (formerly CBS 2 New York) |
| Official site | cbsnews.com/newyork |
| Facts checked | October 2026 |
Other official ways to watch
- CBS News app. The free CBS News app on phones and connected TVs includes the local CBS News New York channel alongside national coverage.
- Paramount+. CBS’s streaming service carries CBS News programming for subscribers.
- CBS News 24/7. The network’s free national news stream is a good companion for national and world headlines.
- Over the air. WCBS-TV broadcasts on channel 2, which is where CBS network shows and live sports air.
About CBS News New York
WCBS-TV is CBS’s flagship owned station and one of the oldest TV stations in New York. Its local news now goes out under the CBS News New York name, a change that brought the station’s website and streaming channel onto cbsnews.com.
The streaming channel carries the station’s morning, midday, evening and late newscasts live, with local news, weather and investigative segments filling the time in between. Weekend editions also stream live.
Because WCBS is part of the CBS News and Stations group, its reporters also contribute to national CBS News coverage, and major regional stories often appear on both the local and the national stream.
Watching CBS News New York on a computer, phone or TV
Computer: the official button above opens the live player on cbsnews.com in a new tab. Any up-to-date browser should work.
Phone or tablet: The free CBS News app includes the CBS News New York channel, and cbsnews.com also works in a mobile browser.
Smart TV: Install the CBS News app on your streaming device or smart TV and choose New York, or use an antenna for channel 2.
Tips for watching CBS News New York online
The stream follows the station’s own schedule, so between newscasts you may see replays, weather updates or a holding slate instead of live news. Breaking stories normally interrupt that programming.
Network shows and most live sports are usually left out of a station’s free news stream for rights reasons. For those, use an antenna or a pay-TV or streaming service that carries the network.
Most local news streams are free to watch anywhere in the U.S., but some segments, sports highlights or network-produced content can be blocked online or limited by location.
CBS News New York live stream FAQs
Is the CBS News New York live stream free?
Yes. The streaming channel on cbsnews.com and in the CBS News app is free and does not need a cable subscription.
Is WCBS-TV still called CBS 2?
The station still broadcasts on channel 2, but its news brand is now CBS News New York, and the old cbslocal.com website has been retired.
Can I watch CBS primetime shows on this stream?
No. The free stream carries local news. CBS network shows air on channel 2 and on Paramount+ or pay-TV services that carry CBS.
Does LiveNewsWorld host the WCBS stream?
No. The button above opens the official player on cbsnews.com. LiveNewsWorld does not host, embed or re-stream it.
