91-year-old civil rights activist's message to the next generation
Dr. Hazel Dukes, 91, is president of the NAACP New York State Conference. Watch her conversation on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
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Dr. Hazel Dukes, 91, is president of the NAACP New York State Conference. Watch her conversation on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Lessons in Black history now often come from institutions outside the classroom.
The new exhibit features two generations of Black designers, models and muses, and they're all from Newark.
Watch our full Black History Month special, hosted by CBS New York's Maurice DuBois.
Jupiter Hammon, born into bondage in 1711, was writing poetry while enslaved by the Lloyd family on Long Island.
Two historic Harlem theaters collide in collaboration, reviving the renaissance of the past to inspire the neighborhood's future.
This Black History Month, we're putting the spotlight on a unique exhibit at the American Folk Art Museum. The exhibit uncovers the history of unnamed Black figures in art. Jarred Hill reports for CBS New York.
The tradition of quilting in African American heritage is celebrated as a one-of-a-kind form of expression.
It's a shadow that military veterans Grady Anderson and James Epps say they're honored to walk in, and one they want to shine a brighter light on.
Operating on shoestring budgets and his imagination, Micheaux directed and produced more than 40 motion pictures.
Performing at the Super Bowl is a thrill for most artists. For New Jersey native Jennifer Jones it was a dream come true, because she was dancing on the big stage in 1988 as the first Black Radio City Rockette.
Before Black musicians introduced the world to modern music, Black composers made their mark on the classics.
Rev. Al Sharpton kicked off Black History Month in Harlem on Saturday. He welcomed Gov. Kathy Hochul to the National Action Network's House of Justice and thanked her for signing legislature establishing a commission to study racial justice and reparations.
The city of Mount Vernon held a kick-off Black History Month musical event Thursday. Singer Sammulous took center stage, performing some old school hits.
"A Union of Hope" tells the often unknown story about Joseph and Rachel Moore, who called the tenements home in the 1860s and '70s.
From clay sculptures and watercolor paintings to African tribal masks, pencil drawn portraits and handcrafted quilts, an art exhibit representing African American culture and history is now on display at Paterson City Hall in New Jersey.
"The Unsung Collective," a Harlem-based nonprofit music organization, is exploring Black history with a collaborative concert for Black History Month.
CBS2 honors and celebrates the contributions of Black people to American history in our special.
Her family says she was the first Black social worker in the city and wore many hats.
Based on the most recent census data, nearly 750,000 New Yorkers reported Caribbean ancestry.
Queen Latifah, star of the CBS hit "The Equalizer," hosted the show, which honored excellence in film, TV, music and sports by people of color.
Some locations featured are the Schomburg Museum, the Jackie Robinson Museum and the Louis Armstrong House Museum.
In a bustling corner of Queens, history that was once paved over is being uncovered.
Curator and department chair Dr. Deborah Willis won the Don Tyson Prize for her work to preserve culture.
We hear from the library about this year's selections for young readers.
Nassau County's Jericho and East Williston are the first districts on Long Island to start classes.
A hearing is set for Monday afternoon over a lawsuit filed on behalf of homeowners who say they shouldn't have to pay New York City's pied-à-terre tax.
Lionel Messi played in six World Cups and led Argentina to win the tournament in 2022 in Qatar.
George Santos faces a lifetime ban from Kalshi after failing to cooperate with the prediction market's investigation into his alleged unlawful trades.
There is no downtown local service on A, B, C or D trains from 125th Street to 59th Street-Columbus Circle due to track work.
A hearing is set for Monday afternoon over a lawsuit filed on behalf of homeowners who say they shouldn't have to pay New York City's pied-à-terre tax.
There is no downtown local service on A, B, C or D trains from 125th Street to 59th Street-Columbus Circle due to track work.
A man who survived a brutal subway attack in New York City nearly a year ago was back in the hospital on Sunday night -- this time after being found badly injured on tracks in Queens.
The NYPD is ramping up its search for the driver in a hit-and-run that killed a nurse in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, on Saturday morning
Austin Wells homered twice in a nine-run eighth inning, and the Yankees widened their lead in the AL wild-card race with a 16-1 win over the Red Sox on Sunday.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Tuesday and Wednesday due to the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms.
ICE is defending operations they are conducting this week in Danbury, Connecticut, as some residents say they feel uneasy at what they are seeing on the streets.
Severe weather warnings have started popping up as strong storms make their way through New York City and most of the Tri-State Area.
A nice stretch of weather kicks off the week in the New York City area before a heightened chance of rain returns.
Along with the increasingly humid conditions comes another chance of showers and storms overnight Saturday into Sunday.
Thirteen people were hurt when a shuttle bus crashed at Newark Airport early Monday morning.
Two people died and eight others were hurt in a shooting on Locust Street in Trenton early Sunday morning, officials say.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Tuesday and Wednesday due to the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms.
A fire at a vacant house in Newark, New Jersey, spread to neighboring homes Saturday morning, displacing several families.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a law Friday making cocktails to-go permanent.
Nassau County's Jericho and East Williston are the first districts on Long Island to start classes.
Recent rainstorms have caused massive flooding problems in New York City. No borough knows the pain more than Queens, home of seven of the city's 10 hardest-hit communities.
Israel discusses the "technological miracle" of identifying victims of the 9/11 terror attacks 25 years after the planes hit the towers, and more. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
The beach club hit by a tornado on Long Island last week has partially reopened.
Long Island's Sun and Surf Club will partially reopen this weekend and Labor Day weekend, owners say. The club suffered significant damage when a tornado hit last week.
A hearing is set for Monday afternoon over a lawsuit filed on behalf of homeowners who say they shouldn't have to pay New York City's pied-à-terre tax.
Recent rainstorms have caused massive flooding problems in New York City. No borough knows the pain more than Queens, home of seven of the city's 10 hardest-hit communities.
The judge delivered a victory for Stanford University's student newspaper, which said some international students were afraid to speak out because of the deportation threat.
Milo Yiannopoulos, who is British, was accused of overstaying his visa after entering the country legally in May 2019.
The ruling marks a blow to the federal government's long-delayed effort to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of developing the plot to crash planes into the Pentagon and World Trade Center.
Two more people who were sickened in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster have died, health officials announced Friday.
A new electronic device that's the size of a grain of rice is making a big difference for heart patients.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
The Met's decision to highlight the work by designer John Galliano sparked widespread controversy due to his history of antisemitic and racist comments.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
NYC's Empire State Building paid tribute to music legend Dolly Parton Tuesday night. Parton, 80, died Tuesday in Nashville, her family announced.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Lionel Messi played in six World Cups and led Argentina to win the tournament in 2022 in Qatar.
Pinch-hitter LaMonte Wade Jr.'s go-ahead two-run homer in the sixth inning helped power the Astros to a 6-3 win over the Mets on Sunday.
Austin Wells homered twice in a nine-run eighth inning, and the Yankees widened their lead in the AL wild-card race with a 16-1 win over the Red Sox on Sunday.
The Yankees beat the Red Sox 9-2 Saturday in the nightcap and earned a doubleheader split.
Nicolás Fernández scored his 14th goal this season for New York City FC on Saturday night in a 1-1 tie with Toronto FC.
With tickets to the U.S. Open skyrocketing, tennis advocates in the Harlem community are working to make the sport more accessible for New Yorkers.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
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.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Tuesday and Wednesday due to the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms. CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
Students in two Long Island school districts are starting classes early this year. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
The new law would remove seasonal restrictions on outdoor dining. Currently, street cafes are limited to being open from April through November.
A Kalshi spokesperson said George Santos is being banned due to "his lack of cooperation" with its compliance department, which established "reasonable cause" to believe he had engaged in insider trading.
Soccer legend Lionel Messi announced he will be retiring from the team after nearly two decades representing the country.
