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Big Russ Barber Training Program reaches first major milestone
Progress is shaping up nicely as aspiring barbers train for a new lucrative career.
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Progress is shaping up nicely as aspiring barbers train for a new lucrative career.
For 49 years, the Food Bank has supported a network of more than 800 local food assistance organizations.
Dozens of trucks are loaded and deliveries are made to nearly 300 locations daily in all five boroughs, including soup kitchens, homeless shelters, schools and churches.
Join CBS New York's Cindy Hsu as we take a look back at some of the stories that really touched our hearts, and show that we're truly #BetterTogether.
Our teams of volunteers in Harlem and the Bronx spent Saturday morning working hard to give back.
The school has a little bit of everything, like a culinary department with a rooftop greenhouse where kids grow food for their culinary program.
Hundreds helped organize some 2,000 bags of beans, greens and rice for clients of the nonprofit Masbia.
An army of volunteers served up more than 300 holiday meals at the mission on Thursday.
CBS New York teamed up with the Community Food Bank of New Jersey for our 2nd annual turkey drive to fight food insecurity on Saturday.
Renowned scientists presented their latest research on detection and surveillance of early pancreatic cancer.
CBS New York is partnering with local food banks to help those in need this holiday season. This weekend marks Community Food Bank of New Jersey's 23rd annual turkey drive.
To help feed our families this holiday season, we have launched #BetterTogether: Season of Giving.
SapnaNYC provides essential social services to help new immigrants adapt to systems in the United States.
The group serves visitors of all identities while recognizing the specific needs of LGBTQ+ community members.
The Dominic A. Murray 21 Memorial Foundation helps to raise awareness about sudden cardiac arrest.
The walk was held Saturday morning at the Intrepid and was emceed by CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge.
CBS New York and the Lupus Research Alliance are teaming up for the New York City Walk with Us to Cure Lupus on Saturday. Andrea O'Neill, VP and chief development officer at the Lupus Research Alliance, shares more about the event on CBS2 News. Click here for more information
Suhr was a star captain of the football and baseball teams at James Madison High School and loved playing for the FDNY vs. the NYPD.
New partnerships grew from the increase in asylum seekers coming to New York Common Pantry for help.
CBS New York and the Lupus Research Alliance are teaming as part of our #BetterTogether campaign.
The Brooklyn high school is renaming its football field for a special former student athlete, Firefighter Danny Suhr who died on 9/11.
Class Act with Chris Wragge returns Oct. 20! Chris will be anchoring the whole morning show live from James Madison High School in Brooklyn! Check out more Class Act stories here
Imagine a disease that can hurt any part of your body, like your joints, heart, kidneys.
Check-in time is 10 a.m. and the walk start time is set for 11:30 a.m.
Hundreds laced up and headed to Jones Beach State Park for the annual Lustgarten Foundation Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research.
Pete Alonso had a season-high five RBIs, combining with Francisco Lindor on first-inning home runs that built a three-run lead against Dylan Cease after 16 pitches, and the surging New York Mets beat the San Diego Padres 11-6 for their fifth straight win.
Before the Tony Awards are presented June 16, watch "Sunday Morning" and "CBS Mornings" behind-the-scenes features and interviews with this year's nominated performers and creatives.
Richard Davey, the outgoing president of NYC Transit, says he was "shocked" when Gov. Kathy Hochul put the brakes on congestion pricing.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said he plans to bring up a vote on restoring the bump stock ban under unanimous consent, which could be halted by opposition from just a single lawmaker.
She was a child of the stage (her first role, at age 5, was in "The King and I") who starred in such hits as "A Chorus Line." Lee talks about her lifelong love of performing and teaching, helping raise many more Broadway babies.
Richard Davey, the outgoing president of NYC Transit, says he was "shocked" when Gov. Kathy Hochul put the brakes on congestion pricing.
Expect a very pleasant Father's Day with bright skies, low humidity and temps in the upper 70s. A heat wave is likely in the days ahead.
Police took five people into custody after two people were shot in Brooklyn at what appeared to be a late-night party.
A Manhattan synagogue was defaced early Saturday morning, police say. It's the latest incident in a week-long escalation of antisemitic incidents across New York City.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was given a key to the city in a Times Square ceremony last year. This week, he honored a request from Mayor Eric Adams that he return it.
Expect a very pleasant Father's Day with bright skies, low humidity and temps in the upper 70s. A heat wave is likely in the days ahead.
Strong to severe thunderstorms moved into the New York area late Friday afternoon.
Dan Hurley says he asked himself where he belongs when considering whether to accept an offer to coach the Los Angeles Lakers or stay at UConn.
Many of the survivors of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting are graduating from Newtown High School Wednesday.
Sunday afternoon will shape up nicely once the rain clears!
Expect a very pleasant Father's Day with bright skies, low humidity and temps in the upper 70s. A heat wave is likely in the days ahead.
After conducting a storm survey, the National Weather Service Mount Holly confirmed Saturday afternoon that an EF-0 landspout tornado touched down in Lawrence Township, New Jersey, between 5:59-6 p.m. Friday.
Police in Florham Park, New Jersey are warning residents about robbers who may be using Wi-Fi jammers to stop victims from using their phones to call for help.
Strong to severe thunderstorms moved into the New York area late Friday afternoon.
The Secret Service is involved, and a Philadelphia city councilmember wants to see an investigation into the thefts.
Expect a very pleasant Father's Day with bright skies, low humidity and temps in the upper 70s. A heat wave is likely in the days ahead.
Early voting is now underway in New York for federal, state and local primaries.
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in connection to a Long Beach shooting that left another teenager injured Thursday.
At least one person was injured in a shooting in Long Beach on Thursday. Police say it happened as a massive crowd of young adults was being dispersed from the beach and boardwalk.
Gov. Hochul and Mayor Adams are among the New York elected officials who want the anti-mask law brought back to stop antisemitic protesters.
Richard Davey, the outgoing president of NYC Transit, says he was "shocked" when Gov. Kathy Hochul put the brakes on congestion pricing.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said he plans to bring up a vote on restoring the bump stock ban under unanimous consent, which could be halted by opposition from just a single lawmaker.
Early voting is now underway in New York for federal, state and local primaries.
A hot-button issue in Brooklyn has candidates divided ahead of New York's Primary Election -- the McGuinness Boulevard Redesign Project.
Jurors could find the senator's strategy of pinning the blame on his wife offensive, legal experts say.
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's handling of COVID in nursing homes was under scrutiny Tuesday in Washington, D.C.
Caring for aging parents can be stressful, expensive and tough to balance with a full-time job. But some couples in the so-called "sandwich generation" say there is a silver lining.
Health regulators says consumers should avoid eating shellfish from two states because they may contain paralytic toxins.
New York is expanding access to doula services and becoming the first in the nation to give mothers 20 hours paid time off for prenatal care.
There has been one reported case of a new sexually transmitted form of ringworm in New York City, health officials say.
Before the Tony Awards are presented June 16, watch "Sunday Morning" and "CBS Mornings" behind-the-scenes features and interviews with this year's nominated performers and creatives.
She was a child of the stage (her first role, at age 5, was in "The King and I") who starred in such hits as "A Chorus Line." Lee talks about her lifelong love of performing and teaching, helping raise many more Broadway babies.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was given a key to the city in a Times Square ceremony last year. This week, he honored a request from Mayor Eric Adams that he return it.
Kensington Palace releases a new photo of Kate as the Princess of Wales offers an update on her cancer treatment and announces a step back into public life.
From theater legends to first-time performers, there have been many high points to this busy Broadway season.
Pete Alonso had a season-high five RBIs, combining with Francisco Lindor on first-inning home runs that built a three-run lead against Dylan Cease after 16 pitches, and the surging New York Mets beat the San Diego Padres 11-6 for their fifth straight win.
Rafael Devers hit a two-run double and the Boston Red Sox ended Carlos Rodón's seven-start winning streak by beating the New York Yankees 8-4.
The Red Bulls (8-4-6), who had a five-game win streak snapped last time out, are winless in back-to-back games.
J.D. Martinez homered twice, Jose Quintana ended a 10-start winless streak and the New York Mets beat the San Diego Padres 5-1 Saturday for their eighth win in 10 games.
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole struck out 10 batters in a Triple-A game, perhaps the final hurdle before he joins New York's rotation for the first time in 2024.
A hot-button issue in Brooklyn has candidates divided ahead of New York's Primary Election -- the McGuinness Boulevard Redesign Project.
The Harlem restaurant 67 Orange Street is stirring up some special cocktails ahead of the Juneteenth holiday.
CBS New York's Elle McLogan visited one Queens tavern that is participating in Juneteenth NY's Restaurant Crawl.
In October, CBS New York reported on the Magnolia Tree Earth Center's fight to restore its historic home.
As part of its 90th anniversary celebration, Harlem's historic venue honored Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds on Monday.
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.
Could the pause on congestion pricing lead to a "summer of hell" for New York City subway riders? Richard Davey, the outgoing NYC Transit president, weighs in on CBS New York's "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
J.C. Polanco and O'Brien Murray sort out the topsy-turvy world of politics this summer, from a big Democratic primary race in Westchester County to the congestion pricing pause in New York City, on CBS New York's "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
These New Yorkers have learned a lot from their dads.
Richard Davey is going back to Boston after years as the president of New York City Transit. Watch his interview on CBS New York's "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
The 2023-24 Broadway season was an incredible year in theater, from new plays and musicals to reimagined revivals. CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports.