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Jalao NYC serves up traditional Dominican dishes in Manhattan
We popped into the kitchen as Chef Wilmer Chuquillanqui whipped up sancocho, mofongo and chicharron with cassava.
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We popped into the kitchen as Chef Wilmer Chuquillanqui whipped up sancocho, mofongo and chicharron with cassava.
For the first time in the event's history, the president of the Dominican Republic was in attendance. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
For the first time in the event's 41-year history, the president of the Dominican Republic was in attendance.
For the first time in the celebration's 41-year history, the President of the Dominican Republic will attend the parade this year and serve as Grand Marshal. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
A little boy from the Bronx was shot and killed while on a spring break trip to the Dominican Republic. Heartbroken relatives say one of the suspects is a friend of the boy's father. CBS2's Jennifer Bisram reports.
A young boy's life was cut short in the Dominican Republic, and his family is still trying to figure out why.
A 9-year-old Bronx child was shot to death in the Dominican Republic while on vacation with his family. CBS2's Alice Gainer reports.
A family is seeking answers after a young boy from the Bronx was killed in the Dominican Republic. CBS2's Alice Gainer reports.
A landmark program to bring teachers from the Dominican Republic to New York to teach bilingual education is being investigated by the city and the federal government. The allegations include a shakedown scheme and threatening teachers with loss of visas. CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer has the story you'll see only on CBS2.
Mayor Eric Adams was in the Bronx on Tuesday morning to recap his trip to Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. He and his team traveled to the Caribbean following destruction left behind by Hurricane Fiona to provide boots-on-the-ground relief. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has the details.
He says Americans need to see how other parts of the world live to get a better understanding of the situation.
The mayor returned Monday from visiting the island and the Dominican Republic in wake of Hurricane Fiona.
The mayor returned Monday after touring the damage from Hurricane Fiona.
Mayor Eric Adams is back in New York City after spending two days getting a closer look at Hurricane Fiona damage in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.
Calls are also intensifying to modernize the island's antiquated and unreliable electric grid.
Mayor Eric Adams is on his way back to New York City after touring hurricane damage in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. CBS2's Christina Fan reports New York lawmakers are calling for additional financial support for hurricane survivors.
After gaining strength and becoming a monster Category 3 storm, Fiona ripped through the Turks and Caicos on Tuesday. CBS2's Kevin Rincon has more on local storm recovery efforts, as well as finger-pointing.
On this fifth anniversary of Hurricane Maria, another storm has plunged Puerto Rico into the dark. CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis has the latest developments.
About one million people are without power in Puerto Rico, and flash flooding continues in the Dominican Republic. CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis has the latest.
There have also been more than 1,000 flood rescues due to Hurricane Fiona. CBS2's Dick Brennan has more on what New York state is doing to help those impacted on the island.
New Yorkers are mobilizing to help the people of Puerto Rico and FEMA says it is better equipped than it was five years ago when Hurricane Maria battered the island nation. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
The Census Bureau says people with Dominican and Puerto Rican heritage make up about 18% of the city's population. As CBS2's Tony Aiello, many New Yorkers are already planning to help with hurricane recovery.
Hurricane Fiona is wreaking havoc on hundreds of thousands of people as it moves through the Dominican Republic and up the Atlantic. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
New York will be providing Spanish-speaking police officers to Puerto Rico, and drones to the Dominican Republic.
Hurricane Fiona is thrashing the Dominican Republic after causing historic floods in Puerto Rico and knocking out the island's power grid, CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Protesters returned to the site of a future homeless shelter in Brooklyn for the second day in a row Thursday.
There were long hours of cleanup Thursday after powerful winds and hundreds of lightning strikes slammed the northern suburbs. One man got the fright of his life when lightning struck just feet away.
Police closed Grand Central Terminal's Main Concourse to the public Thursday afternoon in response to reports of planned protests.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Trump would also lead Harris. Voters say both Biden and Trump encouraged national unity after assassination attempt against Trump.
Protesters returned to the site of a future homeless shelter in Brooklyn for the second day in a row Thursday.
There were long hours of cleanup Thursday after powerful winds and hundreds of lightning strikes slammed the northern suburbs. One man got the fright of his life when lightning struck just feet away.
Police closed Grand Central Terminal's Main Concourse to the public Thursday afternoon in response to reports of planned protests.
A 625-count indictment was announced Thursday against five men accused in an illegal firearms operation in Queens.
The NYPD has revealed chilling new details in the killing of a beloved East Harlem salon owner. They say Vianel Garcia, 44, was killed by her own son, 22-year-old Miguel Duval, who faces second degree murder charges.
After several days of searing, summer heat, we've finally got some good news for the Tri-State Area, weather-wise.
New York and New Jersey coped with another day of excessive heat and humidity Wednesday, as well as severe weather.
Severe weather moved through parts of the Tri-State Area amid another heat wave Tuesday, causing widespread damage.
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
The First Alert Weather Team has issued a Red Alert through Wednesday due to excessive heat and humidity in New York City, New Jersey and the entire Tri-State Area.
Despite many calls to resign, convicted Sen. Bob Menendez says he's staying put and a pundit says he has the means to do so.
Heat-related cancellations and delays continued Thursday on NJ Transit lines, prompting anger from riders.
After several days of searing, summer heat, we've finally got some good news for the Tri-State Area, weather-wise.
Sen. Bob Menendez is refuting reports that he's planning to resign after he was convicted on federal bribery charges.
Pressure is mounting on convicted felon Bob Menendez to resign from the U.S. Senate, but not everyone thinks he will.
New York's next offshore wind farm, Sunrise Wind, will be seven times bigger than its first one.
Officials in Hempstead are warning beach goers about recent shark sightings and rough seas.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed a a controversial transgender athlete ban Monday which passed last month by the Nassau County legislature along party lines.
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
The First Alert Weather Team has issued a Red Alert through Wednesday due to excessive heat and humidity in New York City, New Jersey and the entire Tri-State Area.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Trump would also lead Harris. Voters say both Biden and Trump encouraged national unity after assassination attempt against Trump.
Despite many calls to resign, convicted Sen. Bob Menendez says he's staying put and a pundit says he has the means to do so.
Heat-related cancellations and delays continued Thursday on NJ Transit lines, prompting anger from riders.
Former President Donald Trump is slated to accept the GOP's nomination for president on the fourth and last day of the Republican National Convention.
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
At least two cases of measles have been found in people staying at a New York City-run shelter for migrants in Brooklyn.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
A first responder on Long Island is said to be the first in the country, outside a clinical trial, to undergo a life-saving surgery for peripheral artery disease.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Run-DMC's Darryl McDaniels will headline this weekend's free SummerStage concert at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Josef Martínez scored two second-half goals to help CF Montreal rally for a 2-2 tie with the New York Red Bulls.
Mounsef Bakrar and Talles Magno each scored a second-half goal to help New York City FC rally and play Atlanta United to a 2-2 tie.
Argentina won its second straight Copa America championship, overcoming Lionel Messi's second-half leg injury to beat Colombia 1-0 on Lautaro Martínez's 112th-minute goal.
Fans appeared to breach the security gates at Hard Rock Stadium hours before the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia.
Michael Toglia hit three of the Rockies' six homrs in an 8-5 win over the Mets on Sunday.
It's a tradition that dates back to 1887. Worshippers in Brooklyn paraded through the streets, a beloved Italian tradition.
Yehuda Beinin said his daughter was held in two different homes in Gaza for 54 days.
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection is installing seven miles of porous pavement in Brooklyn.
CBS New York first reported in April that drivers were illegally parking cars in a grassy area alongside a bike lane under the Queensboro Bridge. Since then, community members say they've seen little improvement.
Mayor Eric Adams' rezoning proposal, dubbed "City of Yes," sparked debate at a lengthy public hearing Wednesday.
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.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
Tensions remain high at the site of a future homeless shelter in Brooklyn. Wednesday, a New York City Council member was arrested for assault after police say she bit a police deputy chief during a struggle. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports.
One Rockland County man got the fright of his life when lightning struck just feet away. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Ordonez died last week during training, just days before he was set to graduate from the Police Academy. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Among the firearms seized were 55 ghost guns and 25 assault weapons. CBS New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
Police say a man armed with a machete was shot after he refused commands. CBS New York's John Dias has the story.