A Passover meal with a Mediterranean twist
Amitzur Mor from Barbounia, a Mediterranean Affair, prepares a special menu for Passover.
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Amitzur Mor from Barbounia, a Mediterranean Affair, prepares a special menu for Passover.
Jewish communities around the world are preparing for the holiday of Passover. Here's how local organizations are working to bring holiday spirit to NYC worshippers.
Thousands of Jewish families across New York City are cleaning, baking matzo and preparing for a parade on Wednesday as they get ready for Passover. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger explains why this is one of the busiest times of the year.
With Passover next weekend, the NYPD is stepping up safety measures to keep Jewish New Yorkers safe.
Passover starts Monday at sundown, when families will retell the story of the Jewish people's exodus from slavery in Egypt.
At the start of Passover, Fany Gerson, Alex Raij, and Hillary Sterling share how they incorporate their Jewish heritage into their cooking. The chefs also discuss a special Seder being held this week at the Platform by JBF.
With Passover set to being at sundown on Monday, the university is taking new measures to ensure that students remain safe. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian reports.
Head Chef Ari Bokova shares some of the special dishes at Dagon, an Upper West Side restaurant that offers a full Passover menu.
Millions of Jewish people around the world will observe Passover starting on Monday. But this year, with the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, there are additional concerns about staying safe during the holiday. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga explains how cities are handling security concerns.
Passover preps have begun around the world. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian introduces us to a group of Long Island women who bond over their unique traditions passed down from relatives.
Passover starts Monday at sundown with a festive meal known as the Seder, when families retell the story of the Jewish people's exodus from slavery in Egypt. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner shares some new ways to celebrate this year.
The NYPD says it will increase security at Jewish institutions before Passover begins next week.
The NYPD says it will increase security at Jewish institutions before Passover begins next week. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner has the latest on antisemitic hate.
NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban says there will be an increased police presence at synagogues during Passover, and while there is no direct imminent threat in New York, Caban says the NYPD is ready for anything.
It happened at a Passover carnival in Lakewood, New Jersey.
In addition to more traditional observances, there are plenty of unique ways to mark the holidays.
In addition to more traditional observances, there are plenty of unique ways to mark the holidays. Time Out New York's Things to Do Editor Rossilynne Culgan stopped by to share her list.
Three different faiths recognized love and togetherness through celebration Thursday.
This year, Holy Thursday, one of the most sacred days on the Christian calendar, overlapped with Ramadan and Passover. CBS2's Alecia Reid reports.
Passover, known as the festival of freedom, celebrates the Jewish people emerging from slavery in Egypt.
To make sure those observing Passover are safe, the NYPD is increasing its presence.
The holiday celebrates the emancipation of the Jewish people in Egypt.
For the entire week, Jews observing the holiday will only consume items with unleavened ingredients.
For the entire week, Jews observing the holiday will only consume items with unleavened ingredients, CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports.
For the entire week, Jews observing the holiday will only consume items with unleavened ingredients, CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports.
The Knicks got 30 points from Jalen Brunson and beat the Magic 106-100 on Sunday, improving to 13-1 at home.
Police in New Jersey are investigating a series of home break-ins with suspects allegedly targeting high-end cars.
The recall involves INIU 100,000mAh portable power banks, model BI-B41that were sold on Amazon between August 2021 and April 2022, the recall notice says.
The Intrepid Museum's ceremony marking 84 years since the Pearl Harbor attack includes a wreath-laying in the Hudson River.
The construction of a bike lane along 31st Street in Astoria, Queens, has had local businesses and cyclists at odds for months.
The Intrepid Museum's ceremony marking 84 years since the Pearl Harbor attack includes a wreath-laying in the Hudson River.
The construction of a bike lane along 31st Street in Astoria, Queens, has had local businesses and cyclists at odds for months.
A 68-year-old father of five was struck by moped driver and killed in Queens on Friday, leaving his family heartbroken right before the holidays.
New York has no plans to change hepatitis B vaccine guidance after a Centers for Disease Control advisory panel voted to stop recommending a first dose for newborns.
The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup schedule has been released, including the slate of matches coming to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
CBS News New York has learned Jed Parkington, who died by suicide during a standoff with law enforcement on Tuesday, was fascinated with Nazi Germany.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
First Alert Weather Days have been declared in the NYC area as the arctic chill could bring record low temperatures.
A decomposed body and pipe bombs were found inside a Stamford, Connecticut, home after a shootout between the homeowner and police officers Tuesday, officials say.
Police in New Jersey are investigating a series of home break-ins with suspects allegedly targeting high-end cars.
The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup schedule has been released, including the slate of matches coming to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
An apartment building fire in Jersey City, New Jersey, displaced about 30 people Friday, sending them out into frigid temperatures.
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
A man is now in custody in Florida in connection to the 1997 murder of Tanya Denise Jackson on Long Island.
Nassau County Police charged Vito D'Ambrosio, of Seaford, with murdering his parents at A&A Italian Deli and Pizza in Bethpage.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
Two people were killed in a stabbing in Bethpage on Long Island, Nassau County police said.
"We're reviewing the process, and we'll see," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said. "Whatever we were to decide to release, we'd have to be very responsible about reviewing that right now."
President Trump presented medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony.
The 63-year-old Roger Clemens has been accused of using performance-enhancing drugs, which he has denied.
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's transition fundraising effort is paying off.
New York has no plans to change hepatitis B vaccine guidance after a Centers for Disease Control advisory panel voted to stop recommending a first dose for newborns.
In New York alone, there have already been more than 17,000 flu cases and nearly 1,000 hospitalizations, and doctors anticipate it's only going to get worse as more people gather for the holidays.
Colette Smith of the Bronx was diagnosed with lung cancer, despite never smoking. Her survival story is central to her push for early detection.
Some New Yorkers want the mayor-elect to appoint a new "rat czar" when he takes office after an uptick in rat sightings.
Gio's Law would establish a $25 million grant program to equip law enforcement nationwide with EpiPens and train officers how to use them.
President Trump presented medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony.
The iconic Wythe Diner was physically moved Saturday from its location in Williamsburg to Steiner Studios in Brooklyn's Navy Yard.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play" and his role in the series "Emily in Paris," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been sentenced to three more months in prison for violating his supervised release terms in a New York gang case.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
The Knicks got 30 points from Jalen Brunson and beat the Magic 106-100 on Sunday, improving to 13-1 at home.
New York beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0 on Saturday night.
The Boston Bruins beat New Jersey 4-1 on Saturday night, sending the Devils to their season-high fifth straight loss.
The Brooklyn Nets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 119-101 on Saturday.
The 63-year-old Roger Clemens has been accused of using performance-enhancing drugs, which he has denied.
Neighbors in Brooklyn's Victorian Flatbush are expressing frustration after the city designated only part of their area as a historic district.
Brooklyn's Prospect Park is getting financing for a long-term project to battle the impacts of climate change, city leaders say.
The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music plans a 12,000-square-foot campus at One Prospect Park West, aiming to serve thousands more with music therapy and education programs.
Some residents at NYCHA's Eastchester Gardens in the Bronx say they've been shivering on and off all week.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker returns to Downtown Brooklyn with diverse cultural influences, community outreach, and a fresh take on Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
MetroCards will soon no longer be available to pay for rides on the New York City subway, and the OMNY system will fully take over.
Democratic Rep. Jim Himes, who is one of the lawmakers briefed on the U.S. strikes on a boat allegedly carrying drugs, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that it is "really important" the video of the strikes be released to the public. He added that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has "zero credibility" about the issue.
Democrat Jack Schlossberg, the only grandson of President John F. Kennedy, is throwing his hat in the ring for Congress in New York City.
Janno Lieber has either the best job in the world or the worst, depending on whether the trains are running on time in New York.
Janno Lieber weighs in on the state of transit in New York City and Democrat Jack Schlossberg discusses his 2026 campaign for Congress with CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer.
