Shirley Chisholm Day honors pioneering NYC congresswoman
Shirley Chisholm, New York's pioneering congresswoman from Brooklyn, was honored Saturday on what would have been her 100th birthday.
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Shirley Chisholm, New York's pioneering congresswoman from Brooklyn, was honored Saturday on what would have been her 100th birthday.
More than 44 million people, including about seven million children, were food insecure in 2023, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.
New Jersey wildlife officials are warning residents to watch out for northern copperhead snakes.
As Hurricane Ernesto hits Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, people in the NYC worry about loved ones in the storm's path.
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A mother who is nine months pregnant, her husband and their 8-year-old daughter all suffered severe injuries at an illegal fireworks show on Long Island on July 4.
Some New York City neighborhoods could be underwater in less than 80 years, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
A Texas man was arrested at John F. Kennedy International Airport after TSA officers allegedly found a loaded gun among his carry-on items.
The Brooklyn Public Library is working hard to keep kids read all summer, and CBS New York is a proud partner in this effort.
NYC's Section 8 housing application opened for the first time in nearly 15 years. Find out who's eligible and how to apply.
In some cases, experts say stress can help keep you sharp and motivated. But over an extended period of time, it may affect your health, job performance, and even your ability to manage your finances.
Four peregrine falcon chicks have hatched in a nest box on the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, and now they need names.
The Five Boro Bike Tour returns to New York City today, which means street closures citywide. See where the bike tour starts and when it will end.
The I-95 overpass in Norwalk, Connecticut that was damaged in a fiery tanker truck crash is being demolished, but the highway remains partially closed.
Vicky Dennis went to the hospital with strange symptoms when she had COVID. Doctors found she had two undiagnosed, life-threatening diseases and needed a liver transplant to survive.
A slew of lane closures could cause extra traffic for drivers headed between New York and New Jersey over the next week, the Port Authority said Friday
New York City's Open Streets program is back for the 2024 season, which means regular street closures across the five boroughs.
Over 250 pizzerias across Long Island are raising money Wednesday for three police charities and the family of fallen NYPD Det. Jonathan Diller.
In two years, more than 5,500 people were screened on board the Mount Sinai Robert F. Smith Mobile Prostate Cancer Screening Unit.
The April 2024 solar eclipse is coming to New York, with about 90 percent visibility in NYC. Check out these watch parties and other ways to celebrate.
CBS New York partners year-round with the Community Food Bank of New Jersey to help put food on the table through our #BetterTogether campaign.
Construction is underway at JFK Airport, and there are lane closures at the Holland and Lincoln Tunnels, as well as the Bayonne and Goethals Bridges.
The MTA's expanded Fair Fares program offers a 50% discount on rides to certain low-income New Yorkers.
The race starts at 7 a.m. in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. It then goes over the Manhattan Bridge, up the FDR Drive, into Times Square and finishes in Central Park.
Alex and Bessie Kuravsky put their bouncing baby boy to sleep and woke up to an unthinkable tragedy in their Brooklyn apartment.
Festivities begin before Christmas Day as families celebrate the Feast of the Seven Fishes.
A new course at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx aims to help medical students understand the community they serve.
People living in one Harlem apartment building say they are freezing as they await a new boiler system.
The MTA says much of the revenue it expects to get from congestion pricing will go towards solving subway station accessibility issues.
A holiday tradition continues Tuesday night as thousands are expected to attend Christmas Eve mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral in Midtown.
A new course at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx aims to help medical students understand the community they serve.
People living in one Harlem apartment building say they are freezing as they await a new boiler system.
The MTA says much of the revenue it expects to get from congestion pricing will go towards solving subway station accessibility issues.
A holiday tradition continues Tuesday night as thousands are expected to attend Christmas Eve mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral in Midtown.
A judge has ordered the bankrupt Harborside in Port Washington back to the negotiating table to address millions owed to residents.
Some light snow is moving through NYC and the surrounding New York and New Jersey area today, just in time for Christmas Eve.
New York City congestion pricing cleared late legal challenges in Manhattan and Rockland County, keeping it on track to start Jan. 5, 2025.
NYC is facing the coldest weather in a while, and New York and New Jersey could be in for a White Christmas with snow on the way.
Don't let the sunny skies fool you as dangerously cold weather settles into New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Expect jam-packed airports and highways in the New York City area as the holiday travel season kicks into high gear.
Festivities begin before Christmas Day as families celebrate the Feast of the Seven Fishes.
Some light snow is moving through NYC and the surrounding New York and New Jersey area today, just in time for Christmas Eve.
Some residents in Central New Jersey say their water still has an odd taste and odor, forcing them to drink bottled water this holiday season.
Issues continued on the rails on Monday as Amtrak riders tried to get to their holiday destinations.
The sole winner of a $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot has begun the process of collecting the prize, the New Jersey Lottery said Monday.
A judge has ordered the bankrupt Harborside in Port Washington back to the negotiating table to address millions owed to residents.
New York City congestion pricing cleared late legal challenges in Manhattan and Rockland County, keeping it on track to start Jan. 5, 2025.
Funding for the World Trade Center Health Program past 2027 was excluded from the federal budget on Friday as Congress scrambled to avert a government shutdown.
Don't let the sunny skies fool you as dangerously cold weather settles into New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Expect jam-packed airports and highways in the New York City area as the holiday travel season kicks into high gear.
Former President Bill Clinton remains in "good spirits," a spokesman said.
New York City congestion pricing cleared late legal challenges in Manhattan and Rockland County, keeping it on track to start Jan. 5, 2025.
President Biden is granting clemency to 37 of the 40 federal inmates facing death sentences. Their sentences will be commuted to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
A report by the House Ethics Committee found former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid multiple women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex.
Funding for the World Trade Center Health Program past 2027 was excluded from the federal budget on Friday as Congress scrambled to avert a government shutdown.
A new course at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx aims to help medical students understand the community they serve.
A woman who lost her jaw after being caught in a crossfire in Ukraine can smile again thanks to transformative surgery in New York.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
New York Congressman-elect George Latimer expects "major pushback" to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s potential vaccine policy if he heads Donald Trump's Health and Human Services Department.
A breakthrough treatment is making a huge difference for stroke survivors, improving hand and arm function, and their quality of life.
Just shy of his 70th birthday, Denzel Washington has a new line to add to an already impressive résumé.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was back in federal court in Lower Manhattan on Wednesday for a pretrial hearing.
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.
Rasmus Dahlin had four assists and the Sabres stopped a 13-game slide by routing the Islanders 7-1 on Monday night.
Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby combined for 62 points in the Knicks' fourth straight win, 139-125 over the Raptors on Monday night.
Bam Adebayo scored 17 of his 23 points in the second half and the Heat snapped a three-game skid with a 110-95 win over the Nets on Monday night.
The Devils pounded the Rangers 5-0 on Monday, sending New York to its 13th loss in its last 17 games.
Pitcher Sean Manaea is set to return to the New York Mets on a 3-year, $75 million contract, a person familiar with the deal says.
People living in one Harlem apartment building say they are freezing as they await a new boiler system.
Local residents are at odds with the Forest Hills Stadium concert venue over what they say is excessive noise.
Clients of the Emma L. Bowen Center's Rainbow Clubhouse and substance abuse recovery programs participated in a photography project to share positive perspectives.
As Hanukkah approaches, the Brooklyn organization is in a race against time to deliver gifts to children battling illnesses.
Mets owner Steve Cohen's Metropolitan Park casino complex proposal has picked up steam after gaining the Queens borough president's approval.
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.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
CBS News New York's Dan Rice takes a flight in Chopper 2 to check out holiday lights across New York City and the Tri-State Area.
Earlier this month, Santa and Mrs. Claus made a stop at White Plains Hospital's NICU.
Festivities are beginning before Christmas Day as families celebrate the Feast of the Seven Fishes. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
The Broadway musical "Elf" is breaking box office records at the Marquis Theatre.
When visiting a doctor, we all want to be treated by an expert, but also someone who is compassionate and understands the community they serve. As CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis explains, that's the mission behind a new course at Albert Einstein College of Medicine that all its aspiring doctors must take.
