Universal Hip Hop Museum gets millions of dollars in federal aid
Rappers and local leaders were on hand at the construction site in the Bronx to say thank you for the $5 million the museum will soon receive. CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
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Rappers and local leaders were on hand at the construction site in the Bronx to say thank you for the $5 million the museum will soon receive. CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
The federal grant will go toward completing construction of the museum, funding K-12 educational programming, and building affordable housing in the surrounding neighborhood. CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
The FDNY says the blaze is suspicious. CBS2's Tom McNicholas reports.
More than 100 firefighters rushed to the building at Evergreen and Westchester avenues.
Hip hop legends KRS-One, Roxanne Shante, Grandmaster Flash and Eric B. attended the announcement.
Residents in 54 units of the 104-unit building have been displaced.
CBS2's Christina Fan has more on what the city is doing to improve fire safety in apartment buildings.
We are less than 24 hours away from the deadline for contract negotiations between New York hospitals and their nurses union. A deal was reached Sunday for nurses at Mount Sinai West and Mount Sinai Morningside. CBS2' Kevin Rincon reports.
One owner blames losing his bar due to a combination of bad politics, governmental red tape and the pandemic.
Police said the victim was shot inside a building on Briggs Avenue just after 11 a.m. on Sunday.
The NYPD is still searching for the gunman. CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
Three of the victims are teenagers and the fourth, a man in his 60s. All are expected to survive.
Police say three teenagers and a man in his 60s were wounded, adding the teens were the intended targets, but there's no motive yet for the shootings. CBS2's Kevin Rincon reports.
A witness told police two suspects hid behind a parked car and then ambushed two brothers on the sidewalk.
A witness told police two suspects hid behind a parked car and then ambushed two brothers on the sidewalk. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
A suspect shot at police officers multiple times as they tried to arrest him for a stolen car near the Major Deegan Expressway late Saturday night. CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
The $205 million investment will help students with autism, sensory needs, and emotional disabilities.
They say the suspects, dressed all in black, took cash and jewelry before fleeing in white box truck.
The car was spotted on Edson Avenue and East Gun Hill Road, and the child was unharmed.
Police say the parked SUV was left running with the child inside at 225th Street and Bronxwood Avenue in Williamsbridge. A short time later, the car was spotted on Edson Avenue and East Gun Hill Road in Baychester. CBS2's Kristine Johnson reports.
They told CBS2 on Sunday they have no idea what led up to the shooting of Zulfiqar Ali Albi.
The boys' mother was arrested and charged with murder early Monday morning.
They're at a loss over who would shoot him and why, and they're trying to piece together details from the other side of the world. They shared new video of the moments leading up to the heinous crime with CBS2's Tim McNicholas.
As CBS2's Kristie Keleshian reports, the boys' mother is considered a person of interest in the case.
CBS2's Kristie Keleshian spoke to concerned neighbors and has the latest on the investigation.
There is growing concern among the police over an increase in Venezuelan gang activity across New York City.
A Washington Heights home invasion that ended with a fatal fall early Saturday morning is under investigation.
It's Thanksgiving week and what is expected to be a record number of people will be hitting the road or taking to the sky to celebrate.
The Buccaneers rushed for four touchdowns in a 30-7 victory over the Giants and new starting quarterback Tommy DeVito on Sunday.
New Jersey Sen. George Helmy said congestion pricing could drive businesses out of New York City and into the Garden State on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
There is growing concern among the police over an increase in Venezuelan gang activity across New York City.
A Washington Heights home invasion that ended with a fatal fall early Saturday morning is under investigation.
It's Thanksgiving week and what is expected to be a record number of people will be hitting the road or taking to the sky to celebrate.
New Jersey Sen. George Helmy said congestion pricing could drive businesses out of New York City and into the Garden State on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Thanksgiving week starts Monday with partly sunny skies and temps in the mid 50s, but things will change from there.
Thanksgiving week starts Monday with partly sunny skies and temps in the mid 50s, but things will change from there.
The MTA announced the Federal Highway Administration has given congestion pricing the green light, clearing the way for it to start on Jan. 5, 2025.
After a long period of drought and fire hazards, we're getting an early taste of winter. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have been desperate for rain.
The first major snowstorm of the season brought school closures, power outages, and heavy snow to our region, including to areas that badly needed it.
Jodi Rell, who became Connecticut's second female governor when John Rowland resigned in a corruption scandal, has died at 78.
It's Thanksgiving week and what is expected to be a record number of people will be hitting the road or taking to the sky to celebrate.
New Jersey Sen. George Helmy said congestion pricing could drive businesses out of New York City and into the Garden State on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Thanksgiving week starts Monday with partly sunny skies and temps in the mid 50s, but things will change from there.
A fire in Bayonne displaced several families and caused a day care to evacuate Friday.
A Hudson Valley woman says her car was driven from Queens to New Jersey after she parked at an unlicensed long-term parking lot near John F. Kennedy International Airport.
New Jersey Sen. George Helmy said congestion pricing could drive businesses out of New York City and into the Garden State on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Thanksgiving week starts Monday with partly sunny skies and temps in the mid 50s, but things will change from there.
The MTA announced the Federal Highway Administration has given congestion pricing the green light, clearing the way for it to start on Jan. 5, 2025.
After a long period of drought and fire hazards, we're getting an early taste of winter. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have been desperate for rain.
The first major snowstorm of the season brought school closures, power outages, and heavy snow to our region, including to areas that badly needed it.
New Jersey Sen. George Helmy said congestion pricing could drive businesses out of New York City and into the Garden State on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Democrats say they're concerned or scared Trump will threaten their rights, but fewer than half feel motivated to oppose him.
New York has repealed a seldom-used law over a century old that made it a crime to cheat on your spouse.
The New York Department of Motor Vehicles has overhauled its point system, and the points drivers accrue are going to stay on their record longer.
A New York City Councilmember is taking the city's Department of Homeless Services to task, saying it needs to do a better job managing food at the city's migrant shelters.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
Lawyers for actor Jonathan Majors and Grace Jabbari agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice, according to a joint filing in Manhattan federal court.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
A federal judge is deciding whether to release Sean "Diddy" Combs on bail as he awaits trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges.
Chris Stapleton took home four Country Music Association Awards and hardly left the stage on Wednesday night, while an absent Morgan Wallen won the night's biggest prize, entertainer of the year.
The Buccaneers rushed for four touchdowns in a 30-7 victory over the Giants and new starting quarterback Tommy DeVito on Sunday.
The New York Rangers lost to the Edmonton Oilers 6-2 on Saturday night.
The New York Islanders beat the St. Louis Blues on Saturday night to end a three-game skid.
Tomas Tatar had a goal and an assist and the New Jersey Devils beat the Washington Capitals on Saturday night.
The New York Red Bulls posted a 2-0 victory over New York City FC in an Eastern Conference semifinal on Saturday night.
The new Davis Center will bring back the wonder of skating and swimming alongside Harlem Meer in Central Park.
Thursday marks exactly 60 years since the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge opened to much fanfare.
Nov. 29 is the last day for New York City restaurants to remove roadway dining sheds, which will now be seasonal under new regulations set by the City Council.
A new state-of-the-art trash system in NYCHA's Polo Grounds Towers in Harlem promises to tackle energy, rodent and recycling issues.
Families in Central Harlem will soon settle into their new homes at Marcus Garvey Village, which also brings free gathering spaces to the community and an LGBTQ center.
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 Vanessa Murdock say Monday will be nice, with sun and clouds and a high of 55, but after that things will get dicey, especially on Thanksgiving.
Police say Tren de Aragua is the Venezuelan gang that is living in the shelter system and recruiting children. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram has the story.
Police are searching for three suspects in Saturday's early morning crime. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the latest on the investigation.
CBS News New York's Derick Waller went to Newark Liberty Airport on Sunday, where things went smoothly for travelers, but officials say the situation will surely get more hectic in the days leading up to the holiday.
The big-budget musical "Wicked" debuted in the top spot with $114 million. "Gladiator II" also had a strong showing, pulling in $55.5 million. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
