What the public library means to New Yorkers
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When was the last time these New Yorkers visited the public library?
History is being brewed back to life in Brooklyn, using George Washington’s centuries-old recipe. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock reports.
New York City's new 2027 budget would add another $31.7 million in permanent funding for the city's three public library systems.
Harlem's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture centennial anniversary began last year, and 2026 marks 100 years since the library became owner of its namesake's personal collection, making it a full-fledged research center.
The New York Public Library is out with its list of the most borrowed books of 2025.
As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to an end, we're sharing the stories and culture of Puerto Rico through the lens of comic books. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado takes us to a bilingual exhibit at the New York Public Library.
The hope is the footage may eventually help shape new research, books and documentaries.
A vast archive of more than 1,000 hours of 9/11 footage capturing the faces, voices and emotions across New York City is being donated to the New York Public Library. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge explains why it may take years to absorb it all.
Eleven additional New York Public Library branches opened Sunday, including three locations in the Bronx.
Starting on Sept. 7, 11 more libraries across New York City will being offering service on Sundays.
CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge spoke to a disabled veteran who says access to the internet isn't just a convenience; it's a lifeline.
The Fort Washington Library reopened to the Washington Heights community Thursday, for the first time since its COVID-19 closure.
The Fort Washington Library reopened to the public Thursday for the first time in five years. CBS News New York's Jessi Mitchell shows us how the Washington Heights community will benefit from the new features in a very old space.
The New York Public Library says someone recently returned a book that was 72 years overdue. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian has more about who took it out and what the library's message is to those who also have an overdue book.
The landmarked library branch in Harlem underwent a $34.4 million renovation from top to bottom.
Wednesday, the New York Public Library celebrated the grand reopening of the 125th Street branch in Harlem. CBS News New York's Jessi Mitchell joined neighbors as they explored a space they haven't been able to access since 2021.
Visitors can see Harlem literary icon James Baldwin in his high school yearbook, hear his passionate pleas for racial equality, and more at a new exhibit in celebration of his 100th birthday.
Funding for New York City libraries is being fully restored in the city's 2025 fiscal year budget, officials announced Thursday.
New York City libraries will return to being open seven days a week, the mayor and City Council speaker announced.
At least five public libraries in New York City are unable to provide relief. CBS New York's Doug Williams reports.
The library compiled an essential reading list on feminism, and will host several events at the Schomberg Center.
The library compiled an essential reading list on feminism, and will host several events at the Schomberg Center.
As book ban attempts increase nationwide, the city's libraries have been fighting against censorship.
While there are no banned books in New York, local library systems have created initiatives to make censored materials more accessible to teenagers across the country. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
As book ban attempts increase nationwide, the city's libraries have been fighting against censorship. CBS New York's Christina Fan has more.
Leaders and family members will gather at 11 a.m. Thursday to announce plans for a vigil and funeral for Sgt. Angel Rampersad.
Nicolás Fernández scored on a first-half penalty kick and Agustín Ojeda found the net in the second half to help New York City FC hold off the Columbus Crew 2-1 on Wednesday night.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
The Philadelphia Union beat the New York Red Bulls 3-1 on Wednesday night for their first win in more than three months.
The New York Yankees beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0 Wednesday night for a doubleheader split.
Leaders and family members will gather at 11 a.m. Thursday to announce plans for a vigil and funeral for Sgt. Angel Rampersad.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
There was a public hearing on Tuesday night over a proposed Islamic boarding school and mosque in the Long Island hamlet of Bay Shore.
New York City says the average bus speed on Fordham Road in the Bronx is 5 mph, which is why ground was broken Wednesday on a major redesign.
The National Weather Service on Wednesday confirmed four tornadoes touched down in northern New Jersey and New York during severe storms on Tuesday.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area Tuesday after a brief reprieve.
Storms brought flooding rains, damaging winds, hail and lightning to New York and New Jersey on Saturday.
While the air quality is improving, haze still lingers as New Yorkers brace for upcoming rain and possibly severe storms Saturday.
A tornado warning was issued in parts of New Jersey on Thursday evening.
Edison, one of New Jersey's largest municipalities, has furloughed hundreds of workers as they deal with budget woes.
The National Weather Service on Wednesday confirmed four tornadoes touched down in northern New Jersey and New York during severe storms on Tuesday.
There were two confirmed tornadoes in northern New Jersey on Tuesday.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
There have been major developments in the case of a social media influencer who was gunned down last summer on the Cross County Parkway in Westchester.
There was a public hearing on Tuesday night over a proposed Islamic boarding school and mosque in the Long Island hamlet of Bay Shore.
An electrical transformer caught fire outside the Nassau County Court Building on Long Island on Tuesday.
There was a special celebration at Long Island Children's Hospital on Tuesday for two facility dogs who bring comfort to young patients. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
New York City says the average bus speed on Fordham Road in the Bronx is 5 mph, which is why ground was broken Wednesday on a major redesign.
A June 1 trial date was set Wednesday for Nicolás Maduro and his wife to face drug trafficking charges.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani conceded late Tuesday that the city does not have the authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Despite promises of action from Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the blocks-long homeless encampments on the West Side of Manhattan continue to stir controversy.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
For the third day in a row, the NYC Health Department has announced a death in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
A second death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Saturday.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The final show of Jay-Z's anniversary concert series at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours after hundreds of ticketless fans flooded the gates and breached security, according to officials.
Jay-Z and some very special guests took over Yankee Stadium on Friday night, performing to a sold-out crowd.
Nicolás Fernández scored on a first-half penalty kick and Agustín Ojeda found the net in the second half to help New York City FC hold off the Columbus Crew 2-1 on Wednesday night.
The Philadelphia Union beat the New York Red Bulls 3-1 on Wednesday night for their first win in more than three months.
The New York Yankees beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0 Wednesday night for a doubleheader split.
Joey Ortiz went 3 for 3 and was a homer away from the cycle to help the Brewers defeat the Mets 4-3 on Wednesday.
Jared Triolo and Jake Mangum hit run-scoring singles against Fernando Cruz in the 10th inning, lifting the Pirates to a 5-3 win over the Yankees in the opener of a day-night doubleheader.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Renovations on the Bethesda Fountain will start in August, and work on the Conservatory Water will start at the end of the year.
Two men were stabbed in the back after a fight just after 1:45 a.m. Thursday.
Back in July 1926 Babe Ruth caught a baseball that was dropped 300 feet from an airplane flying over Uniondale.
The MTA made improvements and repairs at the 118-year-old Borough Hall station in downtown Brooklyn.
More than 350 municipal employees have been furloughed after the city council couldn't vote on a budget. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
