LES cooking classes offer a taste of Puerto Rican cuisine
Chef Maria Bido's passion is put on display in monthly hands-on cooking classes.
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Chef Maria Bido's passion is put on display in monthly hands-on cooking classes.
As we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, CBS2 is taking a look at some of the food that makes up the rich Hispanic culture. Chef Maria Bido, who teaches at the cooking class series called La Cocina de Loisaida on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, offers a taste of Puerto Rican cuisine and explains how you can try your hand at cooking some delicious dishes.
CBS2's Kristine Johnson has the latest on the investigation.
Police said the suspect followed the 53-year-old victim into the building, then pushed his way inside her unit.
The donation-based yoga chain started on the Lower East Side in 2006 and expanded nationwide.
The program has been a lifeline for restaurants since it was implemented in the early days of the pandemic, but some say it's gotten out of control.
Police say a suspect is in custody for shooting a woman outside of a Lower East Side hotel.
Police say the victim was shot in the hip.
Three women seen on video trashing a Lower East Side French fry shop will appear in court today to face felony charges.
The heat wave has New Yorkers doing their best to cool down. CBS2's Kevin Rincon spoke with some people who were trying to beat the heat at a pool on the Lower East Side.
"It makes me feel good when the people go out and they feel confident in what they're wearing," owner Pablo Vargas told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
"It makes me feel good when the people go out and they feel confident in what they're wearing," owner Pablo Vargas told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
The sound of the alarm did little to stop the accused from thrashing Bel Fries on Ludlow Street early Sunday morning.
The sound of the alarm did little to stop the accused from thrashing Bel Fries on Ludlow Street early Sunday morning, CBS2's Kevin Rincon reports.
Two people were injured after someone set a fire inside a Lower East Side spa Sunday. CBS2's Thalia Perez reports.
Police say a 46-year-old man and a 60-year-old woman both suffered second-degree burns to their chests.
Two people were hurt Sunday after someone threw a Molotov cocktail into a Lower East Side salon, police say; CBS2's Thalia Perez reports.
Police said the boy was crossing the street with his father when he was struck.
Police are searching for the suspect in the June 2 crash.
Police say four men broke into a building on the Lower East Side and stole cash, alcohol and camera equipment.
Police are trying to identify a man accused of assaulting a young woman who was walking into a Lower East Side subway station Friday; CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
The man allegedly grabbed the victim from behind, put her in a chokehold and put a small knife to her throat.
Police have released video of the suspect wanted in an early Friday morning attack at a Lower East Side subway station.
The latest NYPD data shows crime in transit is up 53.6% so far this year compared to last.
The search is on for the man who assaulted and stabbed a 19-year-old woman as she walked into a Manhattan subway station. The victim spoke exclusively to CBS2's Ali Bauman about the random attack.
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.
Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge was a unanimous pick to win his second American League Most Valuable Player Award in three seasons on Thursday.
A Woodbridge, New Jersey homeowner was arrested Thursday after investigators say he started a fire that damaged six homes, including his own.
The defense in the trial of Daniel Penny called an expert witness – a forensic pathologist – to the stand Thursday.
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.
Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge was a unanimous pick to win his second American League Most Valuable Player Award in three seasons on Thursday.
The defense in the trial of Daniel Penny called an expert witness – a forensic pathologist – to the stand Thursday.
A plan to regionalize some public school services in New York state has set off alarm bells among many parents and educators on Long Island.
Jodi Rell, who became Connecticut's second female governor when John Rowland resigned in a corruption scandal, has died at 78.
The weather is shifting and bringing much-needed rain to the Tri-State Area. There may even be snow in parts of New York.
It looks like the Tri-State Area will get a substantial soaking of rain later this week, something it definitely needs due to the risk of wildfires.
The risk of wildfire development will remain elevated across the Tri-State Area through the next several days.
A Red Flag Warning is in effect today across the entire Tri-State Area until 6 p.m.
A Woodbridge, New Jersey homeowner was arrested Thursday after investigators say he started a fire that damaged six homes, including his own.
The Justice Department says it found a pattern of misconduct and civil rights violations by the Trenton Police Department.
Burn bans in New Jersey have been lifted after significant rainfall in the state.
A crane accident in Montville, New Jersey turned a routine tree trimming job into a chaotic mess when the machine fell onto a house.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy updated commuters Wednesday on what's being done to correct issues on the rails.
A plan to regionalize some public school services in New York state has set off alarm bells among many parents and educators on Long Island.
The iconic Stella Ristorante in Floral Park, Long Island will close on Dec. 31 after 64 years in business.
The weather is shifting and bringing much-needed rain to the Tri-State Area. There may even be snow in parts of New York.
Dozens of Suffolk County homeowners are shocked after they say FEMA denied their requests for aid after storms caused devastating damage in August.
Leaders in Nassau and Suffolk counties rolled out a strategy Monday to try and stop congestion pricing.
A plan to regionalize some public school services in New York state has set off alarm bells among many parents and educators on Long Island.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
Jodi Rell, who became Connecticut's second female governor when John Rowland resigned in a corruption scandal, has died at 78.
New York City special education students are not getting the services they were promised, according to the United Federation of Teachers.
Jessica Tisch, the head of the Department of Sanitation, was appointed New York City's new police commissioner on Wednesday.
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.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced a $150 million investment in a new state-of-the-art cell and gene therapy hub to be built on Long Island.
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 leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.
Sean "Diddy" Combs has tried to reach out to prospective witnesses and sway public opinion from jail in NYC to influence potential jurors in his sex trafficking trial, prosecutors say.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
Six Flags announced it shut down the Kingda Ka and Green Lantern roller coasters to make way for two new rides including The Flash coaster.
Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge was a unanimous pick to win his second American League Most Valuable Player Award in three seasons on Thursday.
The new soccer stadium across from Citi Field will be called Etihad Park, NYCFC and the United Arab Emirates airline announced.
Jalen Brunson scored 36 points, Karl-Anthony Towns added 34 and the Knicks beat the Suns 138-122 for their fourth straight win.
Mika Zibanejad scored and added an assist as the New York Rangers edged the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night.
Speedy center fielder Jose Siri has been acquired by the New York Mets from the Tampa Bay Rays for reliever Eric Orze.
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.
The Hispanic Society's new exhibit traces how different cultures influenced the women of Spain as they found their own voices throughout history.
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."
Police are looking for a man accused of stealing from a 9/11 memorial at a church in Midtown Manhattan.
An arrest has been made after a woman was found dead in her Paramus home Monday afternoon.
Legendary composer John Kander was honored at his Broadway musical "Cabaret" on Wednesday night.
A traffic agent was attacked over a ticket in Brooklyn on Wednesday, and now police are looking for the suspect.
The suspect accused of slashing a tourist on the Upper West Side on Wednesday is now in custody, and police say his mother turned him in.
