Westfield, N.J. Teen Takes Initiative To Feed As Many People As He Can During Coronavirus Pandemic
He wrote a letter, urging folks in his community to donate food to local pantries and churches, where food is in short supply.
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He wrote a letter, urging folks in his community to donate food to local pantries and churches, where food is in short supply.
With sports seasons put on hold this spring, coaches are coming up with creative ways to motivate their teams.
Dozens of celebrities shared their talents for a very special event.
At City Harvest's seven mobile markets, like one in the Stapleton section of Staten Island, there's been a 30% increase in people coming in for food.
One nurse posted a message on social media, telling families who cannot see their loved ones that she would visit them before and after her shift.
It is the brainchild of the all-volunteer Upper Saddle River Fire Department, who know a lot of kids in their town might not have a proper birthday celebration.
St. Charles Hospital sleep expert Brendan Duffy recommends people take warm showers, read, and exercise in order to sleep better at night during the coronavirus outbreak.
At a time when many of us have never felt more isolated detached cooped up in our homes, a clinical psychologist says there are five things we all need to be doing.
With non-essential workers across the state being told to stay at home, some New Yorkers say they're just trying to make the best of it.
Inside a large, nondescript warehouse in Long Island City, a fervent effort is underway to feed the needy of New York City in the wake of the coronavirus.
In response to the coronavirus outbreak, a restaurant in the Bronx is handing out bagged lunches in an attempt to alleviate the stress on parents whose children normally get meals at school.
A traffic stop in an upstate city escalated into an ugly confrontation between a local lawmaker and police. Newburgh Councilman Omari Shakur directed an explosive, profanity-laced tirade at an officer.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy will have surgery next month to remove a tumor on his kidney, he announced on Saturday.
The church's assistant pastors says they're lucky if they get mail delivered three times a week.
In his short young life, 5-year-old Rowan Mohammed's most enduring wish is to become a firefighter, just like his beloved grandfather, Bruce.
The Broadway show's Saturday matinee had to be canceled after someone used pepper spray inside the theater.
Video shows a man with a bat wantonly smashes the glass, sending shards flying everywhere, including onto a little boy who was sitting in a chair right by the window.
There is big news for renters in the Big Apple. A new program is aiming to simplify the housing market, and ban broker fees.
It was a frantic and frightening scene: A 25-year-old woman who says she was run over and trapped under a large SUV on the Lower East Side.
Legoland representative Matt Besterman says renaming the street is logical. It's a way to help tourists find the site.
A road rage incident turned violent in New Jersey, sending two men to the hospital.
Six teams from all over the northeast, 32 players in all, come to a rink in Bayonne, New Jersey, to play a game you might think would be unavailable to them.
Police scoured the neighborhood, but the suspect got away. He has yet to be caught.
A 10-year-old girl in New Jersey is giving a whole new meaning to the term "whistleblower."
The 31-year-old multi-talented star was born in New York as Nora Lum and grew up in the Forest Hills section of Queens.
Rickey Henderson is widely considered to be one of the best leadoff hitters and base stealers in baseball.
The Yankees have found a stopgap at first base, reportedly agreeing to a one-year, $12.5 million contract with Paul Goldschmidt.
NYPD Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey has resigned following allegations of sexual misconduct, the department says.
The suspect, identified by local media as 50-year-old Taleb A., was arrested after plowing a black BMW into a Christmas market crowded with holiday shoppers in Magdeburg, Germany, killing at least five people and wounding more than 200 others.
Amazon workers are on strike at the company's Staten Island warehouse, its largest union facility in New York City.
The Yankees have found a stopgap at first base, reportedly agreeing to a one-year, $12.5 million contract with Paul Goldschmidt.
NYPD Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey has resigned following allegations of sexual misconduct, the department says.
Amazon workers are on strike at the company's Staten Island warehouse, its largest union facility in New York City.
Party City announced mass layoffs at its headquarters in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, according to an email sent to employees.
After a fire in Sunnyside, Queens forced hundreds of people out of their apartments last year, tenants say repairs still have not been made.
New York City congestion pricing is facing a last-ditch effort in federal court to delay the Jan. 5 implementation new tolls in Manhattan.
Snow and frigid temperatures set in across the Tri-State Area on Saturday, the first day of winter.
With the first day of winter quickly approaching, it's time to take a look at what's in store, and how La Niña may factor in.
We're in for a generally sunny day with some clouds from time to time — certainly nothing to fret about. Friday's a First Alert Weather Day, as we're anticipating rain and snow showers to develop.
Cold, rainy weather returns to NYC and the surrounding area today, and it's time to track some more snow later this week.
Party City announced mass layoffs at its headquarters in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, according to an email sent to employees.
A New Jersey drone pilot says most sightings are easily explained after people have been reporting mysterious drones in the state for weeks.
New York City congestion pricing is facing a last-ditch effort in federal court to delay the Jan. 5 implementation new tolls in Manhattan.
Snow and frigid temperatures set in across the Tri-State Area on Saturday, the first day of winter.
With the first day of winter quickly approaching, it's time to take a look at what's in store, and how La Niña may factor in.
A new law in Suffolk County allows police to arrest spectators at street takeovers, not just drivers at the illegal meetups.
The FAA issued a temporary flight restriction for drones over New York City, Long Island and parts of Westchester County. The restrictions are in effect until January 19.
New York City congestion pricing is facing a last-ditch effort in federal court to delay the Jan. 5 implementation new tolls in Manhattan.
We're in for a generally sunny day with some clouds from time to time — certainly nothing to fret about. Friday's a First Alert Weather Day, as we're anticipating rain and snow showers to develop.
The mysterious drones seen flying over New Jersey and several other East Coast states have prompted a ban from the FAA.
NYPD Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey has resigned following allegations of sexual misconduct, the department says.
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo filed a lawsuit Thursday against a former aide, Charlotte Bennett, who alleged he sexually harassed her in 2020.
The stopgap measure will fund the government and provide tens of billions in disaster relief.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams' former chief advisor Ingrid Lewis-Martin has been indicted on bribery charges, the Manhattan DA announced.
A move in Congress by Sen. Chuck Schumer that would have allowed towns to track drones was blocked Wednesday.
A woman who lost her jaw after being caught in a crossfire in Ukraine can smile again thanks to transformative surgery in New York.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
New York Congressman-elect George Latimer expects "major pushback" to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s potential vaccine policy if he heads Donald Trump's Health and Human Services Department.
A breakthrough treatment is making a huge difference for stroke survivors, improving hand and arm function, and their quality of life.
CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu's mental illness did not stop her. Now, she's highlighting hope and solutions.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was back in federal court in Lower Manhattan on Wednesday for a pretrial hearing.
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.
The annual gala at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts features personalized tributes with performances and testimonials from fellow artists.
Rickey Henderson is widely considered to be one of the best leadoff hitters and base stealers in baseball.
The Yankees have found a stopgap at first base, reportedly agreeing to a one-year, $12.5 million contract with Paul Goldschmidt.
Igor Shesterkin stopped 41 shots and the struggling New York Rangers beat the Dallas Stars 3-1 to end a three-game losing streak.
Karl-Anthony Towns had 32 points and 20 rebounds in his return to Minnesota, leading the inspired Knicks past the Timberwolves on Thursday night.
The Brooklyn Nets overcame a 10-point deficit and beat the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night.
As Hanukkah approaches, the Brooklyn organization is in a race against time to deliver gifts to children battling illnesses.
Mets owner Steve Cohen's Metropolitan Park casino complex proposal has picked up steam after gaining the Queens borough president's approval.
Parts of the MTA's emergency exit infrastructure are in a hazardous state of disrepair, according to a new audit report.
The Riverside Church of New York announced this week plans to close its Weekday School after 95 years of caring for local children.
Neighbors living in communities without subway stops say congestion pricing has caused many to consider leaving New York City.
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 has your Christmas week forecast.
CBS News New York's John Elliott went to the packed Holiday Market at Grand Central Terminal on Saturday to get a look at the last-minute rush.
Henderson, the greatest lead-off hitter in baseball history, played for several teams, including the Yankees and the Mets, during his 25-year career. The 10-time All-Star and former MVP stole more than 1,400 bases, a record that still stands today. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
The blast on west 179th Street in Washington Heights at around 10 a.m. on Sunday sent steam and a manhole cover high into the air. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore has the story.
Maddrey, the department's highest-ranking uniformed officer, is accused of trading sexual favors for overtime. CBS News New York's Derick Waller has the latest.
