Tony-nominated producer Brian Anthony Moreland is making history on Broadway
Brian Anthony Moreland is a Tony Award-nominated producer who has worked on numerous hit shows and joins a short list of Black producers working on Broadway.
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Brian Anthony Moreland is a Tony Award-nominated producer who has worked on numerous hit shows and joins a short list of Black producers working on Broadway.
John Shippen was a child of former slaves who found his way onto a golf course and made history there.
Harlem's Lafayette Theatre is believed to be the first major New York City theater to desegregate, just a year after its opening.
For Black History Month, a Long Island museum is bringing the past to life. Students and visitors are learning about how World War II soldiers fought for freedom abroad while facing inequality at home. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
In Harlem, a hall-of-famer gymnast is inspiring the next generation in the sport.
Brooklyn-based Herrana Addisu is shining a light on history and the human rights issues affecting Black and African communities. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
A Brooklyn community is fighting to turn a forgotten landmark into a heritage center.
Harlem's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture centennial anniversary began last year, and 2026 marks 100 years since the library became owner of its namesake's personal collection, making it a full-fledged research center.
The Harlem Renaissance was a pivotal point in Black American history. Musicians, actors and writers gathered in Upper Manhattan, creating an artistic movement that fought for civil rights and left a lasting legacy. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley takes us to the Schomburg Center as they celebrate the history of Harlem.
As we celebrate Black History Month, an advanced placement class at Park East High School in East Harlem is expanding. The course teaches students about people and places that are sometimes overlooked. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports.
Allen Devlin hosts CBS News New York's Black History Month special, "Preserving New York's Black History."
Black history is New York history. Everywhere you look, you see how African Americans helped shape and mold the city. Allen Devlin hosts CBS News New York's Black History Month special, "Preserving New York's Black History."
Before there was Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, there was San Juan Hill, a diverse neighborhood of 7,000. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
A Black History Month festival at the Brooklyn Children's Museum aims to keep kids learning during mid-winter recess.
The Lindy Hop lives on in a new generation of swing dancers.
Liz Player, Founder, Executive and Artistic Director, The Harlem Chamber Players joins CBS New York to discuss the Black History Month event.
A special exhibition in the heart of the Theater District focuses on Black storytellers. Playwrights, directors, musicians and actors are in the spotlight. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin takes us inside to learn the history, feel the joy and see the inspiration.
Martin Luther King III spoke to students of Great Neck Public Schools on Thursday. As CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports, his father spoke at the same school in 1967.
CBS News New York's Dave Carlin has more on the expansive look at playwrights, directors, musicians and actors.
Troy Washington, Assistant Director for Media, Jobs to Move America joins CBS New York to discuss Black History Month and this year's theme of labor.
As CBS News New York's Erica Lunsford reports, the event was organized to showcase some of the culture of historically Black universities and colleges and to inspire the next generation.
Students with the Bronx Youth Empowerment Program took the stage Saturday to kick off Black History Month.
CBS New York's Maurice DuBois sat down with Martin Luther King III for our "Black History is American History" special.
Lamont Wray followed his lifelong passion to become a jewelry designer, his pieces signifying Black culture and art.
Chisholm said she wanted to be remembered as a catalyst of change, and in 2024, the tide keeps rolling.
A New York judge ruled Monday on whether evidence found in Luigi Mangione's backpack during his arrest can be used during his state trial.
LIRR commuters are taking shuttle buses and subways into New York City as the largest commuter rail system in North America remains shut down.
With the LIRR strike entering its third day, the MTA and union leaders will resume talks at 7:30 a.m. Monday.
Thousands of people showed up bright and early for AIDS Walk New York 2026, the largest HIV and AIDS fundraiser in the U.S., in Central Park on Sunday.
A summertime weather pattern has moved into the New York Area, bringing potentially record-high temperatures.
A New York judge ruled Monday on whether evidence found in Luigi Mangione's backpack during his arrest can be used during his state trial.
LIRR commuters are taking shuttle buses and subways into New York City as the largest commuter rail system in North America remains shut down.
With the LIRR strike entering its third day, the MTA and union leaders will resume talks at 7:30 a.m. Monday.
Thousands of people showed up bright and early for AIDS Walk New York 2026, the largest HIV and AIDS fundraiser in the U.S., in Central Park on Sunday.
A summertime weather pattern has moved into the New York Area, bringing potentially record-high temperatures.
The weekend is set to be the warmest of the year so far with summer-like weather across the Tri-State Area.
Keep an umbrella nearby as there's a chance for showers across the New York and New Jersey area. But the weather will turn to sunshine and warm temperatures for the weekend.
The weather on Wednesday will be a mix of sunshine and clouds with the potential for a shower in New York City. In the evening, rain becomes more widespread.
An unsettled pattern continues through the entire Mother's Day weekend in the New York City area.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
The driver of a Jeep was killed when their vehicle struck a tanker truck on I-287, causing both vehicles to go up in flames, New Jersey State Police said.
With just weeks to go before the primary, voters in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District are wondering where their congressman is.
Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks will take place on both the lower East River near the Seaport and the lower Hudson River, in collaboration with Jersey City.
It was down to the wire for one lucky New Jersey lottery winner. A winning $5.9 million Pick-6 lottery ticket was just eight days away from expiring.
The weekend is set to be the warmest of the year so far with summer-like weather across the Tri-State Area.
LIRR commuters are taking shuttle buses and subways into New York City as the largest commuter rail system in North America remains shut down.
With the LIRR strike entering its third day, the MTA and union leaders will resume talks at 7:30 a.m. Monday.
A summertime weather pattern has moved into the New York Area, bringing potentially record-high temperatures.
While the LIRR work stoppage has caused a mess for people heading to weekend events, the real concern is Monday morning's commute.
On Day 1 of the LIRR strike, riders reported their regular trips to and from New York City turned into marathons.
Alex Bores has a master's degree in computer science, but for some reason tech titans are trying to stop his campaign in New York's 12th Congressional District.
While the LIRR work stoppage has caused a mess for people heading to weekend events, the real concern is Monday morning's commute.
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
The work stoppage, the LIRR's first since 1994, went into effect after the MTA and five unions representing 3,500 workers failed to reach a deal on a new four-year contract.
With just weeks to go before the primary, voters in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District are wondering where their congressman is.
Thousands of people showed up bright and early for AIDS Walk New York 2026, the largest HIV and AIDS fundraiser in the U.S., in Central Park on Sunday.
A New York doctor who contracted and survived Ebola more than a decade ago says he is worried for healthcare workers who are at the center of treating the latest outbreak.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed millions to keep the program open, but the reforms would cut reimbursement rates for private duty nurses.
A New York native is among 16 American passengers who are quarantining in Nebraska after being on the cruise ship that is at the center of the deadly hantavirus outbreak.
American passengers on the MV Hondius cruise ship, which was hit with a deadly outbreak of the hantavirus, are back in the U.S. Three of the at least 10 people confirmed infected in the outbreak have died.
The well-known film critic and journalist Rex Reed has died at 87.
"The Pitt" star Isa Briones is bringing heightened pride and Filipino presence to both stage and screen.
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" has canceled two weeks of performances following a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
Tyrone Taylor hit a game-tying three-run homer off All-Star closer David Bednar with two outs in the ninth as the Mets rallied to defeat the Yankees in 10.
Luke Weaver escaped a bases-loaded, no-outs jam against his former team as the Mets beat the Yankees Saturday night to even the Subway Series.
Anunoby has the maximum amount of time to rest before Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino joked that if someone does pay $2 million for a ticket to the World Cup final, "I will personally bring him a hot dog and a Coke."
Cole likely has one more minor league rehab start in his recovery from elbow surgery before he rejoins the New York Yankees starting rotation.
Ahead of the 2026 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, some athletes are showing how simply reaching the starting line is a victory.
The Second Avenue Subway project has entered phase two of extending the "Q" line, but Harlem businesses say they're struggling to co-exist with the construction.
City Council members say requirement for transparent roll-down gates is burdensome for small businesses ahead of the July 1 enforcement deadline.
For more than four decades, residents living beside Brooklyn's District 13 Sanitation Garage in Coney Island have been waiting for the facility to move away from their homes.
There's a swim club in Harlem teaching kids a lifesaving skill, and they're turning timid swimmers into competitors.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Larry Levy, the Executive Dean of the National Center for Suburban Studies at Hofstra University, explains the impact of the LIRR strike on commuters.
John Samuelsen, the International President of the Transport Workers Union, talks to CBS News New York's Chris Wragge about the ongoing Long Island Rail Road strike.
MTA Chairman and CEO Janno Lieber said the Monday morning commute has gone smoothly so far as LIRR trains remain shut down due to the ongoing strike.
A New York judge will decide Monday if evidence found in Luigi Mangione's backpack during his arrest can be used during his state trial. Legal expert Richard Schoenstein, who isn't affiliated with the case, said this hearing is critical for the trial.
AAA's Robert Sinclair said the LIRR strike will affect major arteries such as the Southern State, Northern State and Long Island Expressway.
