In changing Bensonhurst, Asian and Jewish communities find shared ground
At a historic Jewish community center, Jewish and Asian neighbors are building bridges through shared programming and a new tradition: A street festival called "Shalom Dragon."
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At a historic Jewish community center, Jewish and Asian neighbors are building bridges through shared programming and a new tradition: A street festival called "Shalom Dragon."
Refugees share their experience of moving to the Bronx following the war in Vietnam and, more specifically, fleeing the Khmer Rouge communist regime.
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner shows us how New Yorkers from Nepal and Tibet are sharing their traditions.
It is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and CBS News New York is highlighting the growth of the nonprofit Heart of Dinner.
The chef and owner of this Hell's Kitchen restaurant shares one of his favorite recipes for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
More than a century ago, Chinese Americans in New York City were tired of demeaning portrayals of their culture in film. So they created a film company in Brooklyn.
For Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, CBS News New York's Dave Carlin profiles Lea Salonga, the Tony Award winner and role model. He sat down with the star to talk about headlining her new Broadway show and her tireless advocacy for inclusion in show business.
Shien Lee and Nathan Leong are changing the music landscape in New York City by defying cultural stigmas.
As we celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Month, CBS New York's Alecia Reid takes a look into how it's being used to help the community today.
Janice Sung, Executive Pastry Chef at Figure Eight joins CBS New York to discuss the restaurant, its pastries and dishes that reflect the Chinese culture.
Maimonides Medical Center in Borough Park neighbors two communities that house a large Asian American population.
A Thai community is thriving along Woodside Avenue in Elmhurst, Queens.
Manhattan is home to one of the first-of-its-kind practices for group therapy in the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram has the story.
The story centers around the Chinese Exclusion Act, the first federal law restricting immigration based explicitly on nationality. It was enacted in 1882 and wasn't repealed until 1943. Hear from the show's director, Ralph Pena, and cast member, David Lee Huynh.
As part of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, CBS New York's Dave Carlin profiles an illustrator and performer making a difference after facing prejudice.
Jean Lin dishes on her new book "What We Keep: Advice from Artists and Designers on Living with the Things You Love."
An opera based on the true story of Army Private Danny Chen opens in New York City this month. CBS New York's Dave Carlin spoke to its composer about how Chen's tragic story of hazing and death still manages to uplift a community by making its members feel seen and heard.
Aromas of fresh spices drift from a basement of Ganesh Temple in Flushing. Dosas, mango lassi, and other South Indian fare - all vegetarian - are on the menu at Temple Canteen.
It honors the art, activism and joy of the city's South Asian communities.
Coalition for Asian American Children and Families held its first rally for AAPI organizations in the borough.
At P.S. 94 in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, fourth grade students are learning about the Chinese Exclusion Act.
Maldonado is the highest-ranking South Asian woman on the force -- a position she was promoted to last month.
On any given day, the cafeteria at Hillside Elementary School is a culinary dream, packed with lunches from every corner of the world.
The cast spoke about what makes this production authentic, historic and special.
Many Asian-American students get teased about their traditional foods, but now a local group hopes to change that.
The family of a man killed in a crash involving an FDNY truck and an Access-A-Ride bus in Brooklyn last week is planning to take legal action.
A driver was indicted on manslaughter and assault charges Thursday in a deadly crash that killed two teenagers on Long Island back in January.
Parents in Queens said they were left wondering where their kids were for hours Monday after the bus picked them up from school.
A Yorktown, New York, native was shot and killed while out with friends in Chicago, leaving her hometown community in mourning.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is taking the first steps toward overhauling how the city responds to 911 calls involving mental health problems.
The family of a man killed in a crash involving an FDNY truck and an Access-A-Ride bus in Brooklyn last week is planning to take legal action.
A driver was indicted on manslaughter and assault charges Thursday in a deadly crash that killed two teenagers on Long Island back in January.
Parents in Queens said they were left wondering where their kids were for hours Monday after the bus picked them up from school.
A Yorktown, New York, native was shot and killed while out with friends in Chicago, leaving her hometown community in mourning.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is taking the first steps toward overhauling how the city responds to 911 calls involving mental health problems.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Montclair School District Board of Education members broke down in tears as they voted to close Renaissance Middle School.
Video shows firefighters dousing the smoldering roof of the structure on Old York Road in Branchburg, New Jersey.
Grubhub is launching New Jersey's first commercial food delivery by drone. CBS News New York has learned more about the high-tech service and how it's expected to work.
Officials say James Hadley, a New Jersey coach and educator, may have assaulted other victims.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
A driver was indicted on manslaughter and assault charges Thursday in a deadly crash that killed two teenagers on Long Island back in January.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
Ten people and six vehicles were involved in the fatal accident on Long Island, according to New York State Police. Two people in their 80s were killed.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
Prosecutors said Matthew Smith fended off efforts to hand over his car keys before the crash that killed Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is taking the first steps toward overhauling how the city responds to 911 calls involving mental health problems.
The MTA announced plans to replace thousands of New York City's decades-old subway cars with new models.
New York City will no longer criminally enforce minor traffic offenses for cyclists and e-bike riders, the Mamdani administration announced Wednesday.
The Mamdani administration has asked a court to allow them to stop representing former Mayor Eric Adams in a sexual assault case.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrated his first St. Patrick's Day as mayor with a dramatic show of respect for groups he may have offended in the past.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
Howie Rose, the longtime play-by-play voice of the New York Mets on the radio, says the upcoming 2026 season will be his last.
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Brooklyn Nets 121-92 on Wednesday night for their 10th straight win.
The New Jersey Devils beat the New York Rangers 6-3 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory.
Mets fans got a sneak peek Wednesday at the new food coming to Citi Field's menu for the 2026 season.
The WNBA and its players' union reached a verbal agreement on a transformational new collective bargaining agreement early Wednesday morning, both sides said.
Members of the Apollo Theater, where Kiki Shepard left her mark for 15 years, reflect on her legacy after the Harlem icon's death at age 74.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
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.
The family of a man killed in a crash involving an FDNY truck and an Access-A-Ride bus in Brooklyn last week is planning to take legal action. CBS News New York's Doug Williams has the exclusive story.
A harsh winter may have kept us bundled up, but experts say it didn't slow down ticks. CBS News New York's John Dias explains homeowners and pest control experts are already gearing up for what could be a busy bug season.
March Madness is in full swing with the first day from the round of 64. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston, Steve Overmyer and Jessica Moore report.
A driver was indicted on manslaughter charges Thursday in a deadly crash that killed two teenagers on Long Island back in January. He's accused of speeding in a car that he had rigged to override safety controls. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Parents in Queens said they were left wondering where their kids were for hours Monday after the bus picked them up from school. CBS News New York education reporter Doug Williams has the exclusive story.
