Highlighting NY Common Pantry's work with religious partners
Since the nonprofit's foundation, the group says it has partnered with multiple faith-based organizations.
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Since the nonprofit's foundation, the group says it has partnered with multiple faith-based organizations.
New York Common Pantry serves 130 sites through its mobile pantry program.
The Riverside Hawks basketball program has given scholarships and opportunities to hundreds of young players.
The community food pantry serves more than 500,000 people annually to help reduce hunger and food insecurity.
A sleigh loaded with toys and Santa Claus in the lead surprised dozens of local special needs schoolchildren.
CBS2 volunteers packed produce and dry goods for families through a partnership with New York Common Pantry.
A $100,000 donation will fund fashion programming for the Brotherhood Sister Sol for the next year.
Giving comes in many forms. Last year, 10 million Americans donated time and 9.7 million donated goods.
With Black Friday and Cyber Monday now behind us, there is one more day many are hoping people don't forget about - Giving Tuesday.
Since losing his job as a chef at the start of the pandemic, a Long Island resident is still cooking, focusing his efforts this week on feeding the hungry.
"Both really come away feeling humbled and inspired," the event organizer said.
The Community Food Bank of New Jersey is working to provide 19,000 holiday boxes statewide.
At UConn-Stamford, a survey found 60% of students worry about affording food. So some of their classmates decided to step up to the plate.
A new shipping container in Harlem can grow up to an acre's worth of produce each year.
CBS2's Vanessa Murdock visited two distribution sites where happiness flowed as freely as the nutritious eats.
Leaning in and helping others while shining a spotlight on the global mental health crisis. CBS2's Maurice DuBois spoke to two top doctors and two of the biggest names in Broadway to highlight the importance of the human connection. When we all come together, this is how we can change the world.
CBS2's John Elliott was there to help spread the word as part of our #BetterTogether campaign.
This Sunday, from 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., 20% of sales at the Sunrise Bagel Shop in Wyckoff will be donated to MetaVivor Breast Cancer Fund.
CBS2's Cindy Hsu and fellow journalist Jack Ford took part in the important, candid discussion.
The students made a pledge at the start of the year to take their education seriously and graduate on time.
Inspired by the work of youth development program, I WILL GRADUATE, this young man urges kids to turn to boxing.
CBS2 is a proud partner with the National Down Syndrome Society under our #BetterTogether campaign.
It's a journey of remembrance and hope and support for the many people touched by suicide and mental health conditions.
Your immune system is supposed to help keep your body safe and healthy. But imagine if it was working against you?
In preparation for their biggest event of the year, a former student recalls how the program changed his life.
Pavel Zacha recorded his first career hat trick - one of his goals coming while most of New York's players were in the locker room at the end of the first period - and the Boston Bruins coasted past the Rangers 10-2 on Saturday.
The strikes were part of a retaliatory operation for the ISIS terrorist ambush in Palmyra, Syria, in December that killed two American soldiers and one U.S. civilian interpreter.
Protests against immigration enforcement were taking place across the U.S. after federal officers shot three people in Minneapolis and Portland.
NYPD is looking for two people in connection with 17-year-old Josue Argudo stabbing death in Woodhaven.
Devin Booker scored 31 points and Dillon Brooks added 27 as the Phoenix Suns beat the New York Knicks 112-107 on Friday night.
NYPD is looking for two people in connection with 17-year-old Josue Argudo stabbing death in Woodhaven.
Surveillance video captured the moment a New York school security guard saved a choking first grader.
New York state is taking legal action against the Trump administration for halting construction of five offshore wind farms.
Some union nurses say if they don't reach deals on a new contract by Monday, nearly 16,000 nurses could walk off the job.
In at least one video posted to social media, the pro-Palestinian demonstrators appear to be chanting their support of Hamas.
Get ready for a wet and soggy weekend in the New York City area. Here's how the weather is expected to play out.
Investigators said the victim was struck by a bullet inside his Danbury, Connecticut, home, and it came from the unit next door.
Enjoy the spring preview while it lasts because umbrellas will be your best friend this weekend!
It will feel more like March than January.
While Tuesday may have some bumps, the trend is toward milder, more pleasant weather.
Get ready for a wet and soggy weekend in the New York City area. Here's how the weather is expected to play out.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Police say a rock was thrown at a school bus on the New Jersey Turnpike, shattering a window and seriously injuring a young child.
New Jersey has joined a growing list of states limiting students' cellphone use during the school day.
Enjoy the spring preview while it lasts because umbrellas will be your best friend this weekend!
New York state is taking legal action against the Trump administration for halting construction of five offshore wind farms.
Get ready for a wet and soggy weekend in the New York City area. Here's how the weather is expected to play out.
Enjoy the spring preview while it lasts because umbrellas will be your best friend this weekend!
John Pillaccio, accused in the fatal stabbing of a CVS employee on Long Island on Christmas Day, appeared before a judge on Wednesday.
It will feel more like March than January.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked HHS from halting $10 billion in social services funding to five states, a move the agency argued was necessary to crack down on fraud — but the states called unconstitutional.
Legislation would protect and expand hunger programs and improve benefit security as New York pantries see rising demand.
Electric vehicles could soon be in the crosshairs of Congress, with a new bill that would force more rigorous safety standards.
The White House shared video showing a different angle of Renee Nicole Good's shooting by an ICE agent in Minneapolis and the moments that led up to it, as the investigation continues.
Actor and podcast host Michael Rapaport said he will be running for New York City mayor in 2029.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
A potentially deadly and drug-resistant fungus is spreading nationwide, including New York and New Jersey.
Brooklyn-based Maimonides Health is merging with NYC Health + Hospitals, New York City health leaders announced.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
Thousands of new flu cases in New York led to a 38% jump from the previous week, according to state health officials.
Video of an angry confrontation during intermission at a performance of "Mamma Mia!" on Broadway is going viral on social media.
Weinstein's defense attorney told the judge he'd like to pursue plea negotiations after last year's mistrial on a rape charge.
The annual festival will return to Queens this summer, running from June 5-7 at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park.
Theater fans get the opportunity to buy 2-for-1 tickets to 26 Broadway shows.
Nikki Glaser is hosting the Golden Globes for a second time and told CBS Mornings about the challenges of picking the perfect jokes.
Pavel Zacha recorded his first career hat trick - one of his goals coming while most of New York's players were in the locker room at the end of the first period - and the Boston Bruins coasted past the Rangers 10-2 on Saturday.
Devin Booker scored 31 points and Dillon Brooks added 27 as the Phoenix Suns beat the New York Knicks 112-107 on Friday night.
James Harden scored 31 points, Kawhi Leonard had 26 and the Clippers beat the Nets 121-105 on Friday night.
Filip Forsberg scored the only goal in a shootout to lift the Predators over the Islanders 2-1 on Thursday night.
The Buffalo Sabres beat the New York Rangers 5-2 on Thursday night to give them 12 victories in their past 13 games.
Legislation would protect and expand hunger programs and improve benefit security as New York pantries see rising demand.
The people and businesses of Ridgewood, Queens, have banded together to help those impacted by the recent apartment building fire.
Student athletes at a high school in Queens have won both state and national video game championships.
Thousands of teachers across New York are participating in a statewide campaign demanding pension reform.
For the 48th year, El Museo del Barrio hosted a parade in East Harlem for Three Kings' Day.
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.
Light of Day co-founder Tony Pallagrosi and singer-songwriter Willie Nile discuss the annual music festival raising money to help fight Parkinson's and other neurological disorders.
NYPD is looking for two people in connection with 17-year-old Josue Argudo stabbing death in Woodhaven. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Cellphone video obtained by CBS News shows the fatal shooting involving an ICE officer, which sparked protests nationwide.
FDNY crews got reports of a restaurant fire on Corona Avenue and rushed to the scene.
The fire broke out early Saturday morning at a seven-story apartment building on Bedford Avenue.
