Bronx celebrates 60th year of Jamaica's independence
CBS2's Alecia Reid hosted the Bronx's first Jamaican flag raising ceremony outside the borough president's office.
CBS2's Alecia Reid hosted the Bronx's first Jamaican flag raising ceremony outside the borough president's office.
September 17 promises to be one full of excitement, meaning, and connection in New York City.
When a child is diagnosed with cancer, it impacts the whole family. The Valerie Fund makes sure families get treated with the most comprehensive care, close to home.
On Saturday, September 3rd, come out for the 3rd annual Aya Basketball Game supporting Back to School.
Mayor Eric Adams and The Paley Center For Media announced West 52nd Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues will be transformed into a media, sports, gaming and entertainment festival called "PaleyWKND."
The 3.5 mile run/walk raises money for various charities.
The organization operates in the shadows of the hustle and bustle in Queens, as well as in Brooklyn and the Bronx.
Walk, run or just enjoy the largest office party on Long Island. It's all for charity.
Black Atlantic, a temporary sculpture exhibition in Brooklyn Bridge Park, was commissioned by the Public Art Fund.
Two women found love volunteering together at their neighborhood community center for LGBTQ+ elders.
New Yorkers celebrated the end of Pride month in a unique way, by navigating the infamous Gowanus Canal by canoe
The city's Pride March is Sunday, returning fully in person for the first time since the pandemic.
As we celebrate Pride Month, we take you to Long Island where the first astronaut known to be part of the LGBT community is honored with a statue.
Members of the CBS2 team hit the beach Thursday as part of our #BetterTogether initiative. Our parent company, Paramount Global, hosted a Community Day. CBS2's John Elliott shows us how volunteers stepped up to help.
National Immigrant Heritage Month shines a light on their struggles. An off-Broadway musical is doing the same.
There's never a bad time for a good summer read, and as we continue to observe Pride Month, we celebrate the unique voices that are brought to the forefront to inspire and enlighten with some notable books, perfect for the beach.
From violent actions, like burning a Pride flag, to government actions like passing anti-LGBTQ bills, hate speech or hate crimes can have lasting impacts on the LGBTQ community.
For some, the clothes they wear helps define who they are and how they want to be perceived.
The parade honors Julio Rivera, a gay man who was attacked and killed in Jackson Heights in 1990.
Hundreds came together to support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
This year's walk will raise more than $2.5 million for the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention.
The theme for this year's NYC Pride is "Unapologetically us."
Justin Melnick, who has taken this emotional journey for years, encourages anyone who has been touched by suicide or mental illness to join in.
The findings show a growing divide when it comes to legislation, workplace environment and overall culture.
The event raises money and honors those supporting the LGBTQ+ community.
Shakira's December concerts at Barclays Center were canceled due to surging demand for tickets and the need for larger venues, the singer announced to fans.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of 2024 includes Cher, Mary J. Blige, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band and Dionne Warwick, among others.
A growing memorial in Harlem is dedicated to 4-year-old Jahmeik Modlin, who prosecutors say died of malnourishment at the hands of his parents.
A superb weather weekend in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut is underway, perfect for enjoying the fall foliage!
Israel's government says a drone was launched toward the prime minister's house, with no casualties.
Shakira's December concerts at Barclays Center were canceled due to surging demand for tickets and the need for larger venues, the singer announced to fans.
A growing memorial in Harlem is dedicated to 4-year-old Jahmeik Modlin, who prosecutors say died of malnourishment at the hands of his parents.
A superb weather weekend in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut is underway, perfect for enjoying the fall foliage!
A haunted house in Queens is being sued by several individuals who say they were seriously injured.
The Mets extended the National League Championship Series with a victory over the Dodgers in Game 5 on Friday.
A superb weather weekend in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut is underway, perfect for enjoying the fall foliage!
Fall foliage is slowly starting to peak in the Hudson Valley and other parts of New York. See the maps for the latest timeline.
New York and New Jersey have another chance to see a rare comet, as the October 2024 supermoon appears for the next few days.
The coldest air of the season arrives in the Tri-State Area by Monday night.
Heading into Sunday, a warm front will split the region into two different seasons.
A superb weather weekend in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut is underway, perfect for enjoying the fall foliage!
New Jersey raised penalties for home invasions, but some argue they still don't go far enough as criminals increasingly target homes with high-end cars.
A drought watch has been issued for the entire state of New Jersey due to the lack of rainfall and worsening drought conditions. Here's how residents can conserve water.
The East Orange school district had another half day Friday, as it deals with a $25 million deficit and massive layoffs.
Dozens of New York and New Jersey schools are impacted by a recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria.
A superb weather weekend in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut is underway, perfect for enjoying the fall foliage!
Dozens of New York and New Jersey schools are impacted by a recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria.
The STEM department at West Hempstead Secondary School is preparing the future generation to face life's challenges.
It's the community feel, the family environment that drives the West Hempstead Secondary School system on Long Island.
There is a renewed push on Long Island to toughen penalties for those selling deadly drugs like fentanyl.
Kamala Harris insisted it was time to "end the suffering" in the Middle East while Donald Trump visited one of the nation's only Muslim-majority cities on Friday as the dueling presidential contenders fought for a small but pivotal bloc of Arab American voters in swing-state Michigan.
New Jersey raised penalties for home invasions, but some argue they still don't go far enough as criminals increasingly target homes with high-end cars.
A lawyer for former President Donald Trump asked Stormy Daniels to promise not to speak about her "interactions" with Trump or question "his suitability as a candidate for president," documents show.
Former President Donald Trump and his wife Melania attended the Al Smith dinner, a Catholic charity tradition, while Vice President Kamala Harris sent a video from the campaign trail.
Nepotism, lack of competitive bidding and exorbitant salaries are inflating the cost to shelter asylum seekers and the homeless, according to NYC investigators.
Dozens of New York and New Jersey schools are impacted by a recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria.
The worst rates of the infection known as "walking pneumonia" or "white lung pneumonia" are in young children ages 2 to 4 years old.
Rwanda says it's gaining control of a Marburg outbreak, but U.S. authorities are taking no chances as another killer virus spreads fast.
The Columbia University School of Nursing dean says her breast density camouflaged her cancer.
CBS News New York is taking a deeper dive at the new center that is set to change the lives of many Bronx residents.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of 2024 includes Cher, Mary J. Blige, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band and Dionne Warwick, among others.
The cast of "Blue Bloods" visited the Empire State Building for a special lighting ceremony with the families of fallen NYPD officers Friday.
New York Comic Con is underway at Manhattan's Javits Center. The annual event runs through Sunday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The New York Yankees moved closer to another World Series, beating the Guardians on Friday to take a 3-1 lead in the ALCS.
The Minnesota Lynx forced a decisive Game 5 of the WNBA Finals, beating the New York Liberty on Friday night.
The Mets extended the National League Championship Series with a victory over the Dodgers in Game 5 on Friday.
The decisive Game 5 of the WNBA Finals between the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx tips off from Barclays Center in Brooklyn at 8 p.m. Sunday.
The Los Angeles Dodgers routed the New York Mets for a 3-1 lead in their lopsided National League Championship Series.
A busy intersection in Queens has neighbors saying they feel unsafe, and they want the city to step in.
For sixty years, the soul of East Harlem has spun the globe through sound, amplified by Fania Records.
The parents of a baby boy who died from injuries from a malfunctioning steam radiator in 2023 testified at a New York City Council hearing Wednesday. They're calling for a bill that would mandate annual radiator inspections in certain homes.
Four members of Harlem's Abyssinian Baptist Church filed a lawsuit Friday, claiming flaws with the process to select a new senior pastor.
CBS News New York is taking a deeper dive at the new center that is set to change the lives of many Bronx residents.
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.
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.
The New York Jets head to Pittsburgh for a critical Week 7 game against the Steelers in primetime, their first game since acquiring Davante Adams in a trade with the Las Vegas Raiders.
Dr. Louis Bridges, chief of rheumatology at the Hospital for Special Surgery, speaks with CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku at the Walk to End Lupus in Manhattan.
Albert Roy, president and CEO of the Lupus Research Alliance, speaks with CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku at the Walk to End Lupus in Manhattan.
Trae Bodge, smart shopping expert with TrueTrae.com, shares what we can expect for this record-setting holiday shopping season.
Prosecutors say the 4-year-old boy was severely malnourished when he was found and taken to the hospital before his death. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.