Hannah Traore Gallery showcases underrepresented artists
"A lot of people who look like me usually don't feel comfortable in a gallery setting," Traore said.
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"A lot of people who look like me usually don't feel comfortable in a gallery setting," Traore said.
The FDNY currently has the most female firefighters it's ever had - 134 - a number it hopes to continue to grow.
CBS2 profiles a trailblazer whose ideas greatly influenced Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Thurgood Marshall.
She was one of the most influential people of her time. Though she died in 1919, her products are still being sold.
Lash showed CBS2 how she aims to inspire by depicting currency from all over the world featuring females.
Caroline Hirsch opened her namesake club, Carolines, 40 years ago.
For decades, all the restaurants in Little Italy were run by men, but that eventually changed.
Nonna Dora's Pasta Bar opened just a few weeks ago on the East Side. Dora Marzovilla's the queen of making nearly 20 different types of pasta by hand.
Kathy Hochul is the first woman to serve as New York's governor in - get this - 245 years, since George Clinton became the first governor on July 30, 1777.
Dr. Jabeen Ahmed went to the homes of people who had COVID-19 to test family members and vaccinate people.
This year's campaign theme is Break the Bias, which spotlights how biases against women help fuel gender inequality.
In honor of Women's History Month, women-owned businesses are being recognized for supporting their communities.
CBS2 recently sat down with owner and author Alyssa Kuchta, who shared her vision and inspirations.
This project creates new opportunities and partnerships for Women's History Month and beyond.
They all coincidentally left their male-dominated industries to make a name for themselves in the do-it-yourself industry.
Valdes is also the first lead federal prosecutor of Dominican decent in the United States.
Some economists are calling the pandemic a "she-cession" due to its disproportional impact on women in the workforce.
When Andrea Dalzell was 5, she was diagnosed with a neurological disorder that affects the spinal cord. By the time she was 12, she was a paraplegic. Today, Andrea is a registered nurse at a school on the Lower East Side.
Two New York City teens are part of the first class of young women who earned the rank of Eagle Scout.
The tour beings in Battery Park and includes stops at the African Burial Ground, Grand Central and Trinity Church -- significant places to share stories of important female figures.
In celebration of Women's History Month, a theater company in Brooklyn is presenting a monthlong festival with a wide variety of work by, for and about women.
"The Girl With The Rivet Gun" is an animated documentary that recognizes three unsung female heroes of World War II:
The ultimate goal of the visitor center's showcase is to show people passing through that women can accomplish anything they set their minds to.
City Hall's halls just got a little brighter after the council added four portraits to their gallery of prominent New Yorkers.
A website will pay a $200,000 fine for listing illegal parking lots near JFK Airport on its app.
From Long Island to the World Cup, Joe Scally is making his hometown proud playing with the U.S. men's national team.
Club Calvi talks to authors Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie about their new book, "A Founding Mother" about Abigail Adams, the wife of President John Adams and the mother of President John Quincy Adams
The NYPD has announced street closures around Madison Square Garden for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
It was not immediately clear how many Delaney Hall detainees were impacted by the air conditioning issue or whether repairs were complete.
A website will pay a $200,000 fine for listing illegal parking lots near JFK Airport on its app.
From Long Island to the World Cup, Joe Scally is making his hometown proud playing with the U.S. men's national team.
The NYPD has announced street closures around Madison Square Garden for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
New York City Zohran Mamdani remained unperturbed after taking a viral roasting for telling sweat-soaked New Yorkers in the middle of an expected heat wave to set their thermostats to 78° to protect the power grid.
A fire department vehicle crashed into a Rockland County home early Thursday morning. Six people were taken to the hospital, including four volunteer first responders.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100° set on this date in 1966. That was the last time we hit 100° in Central Park was in 2012.
The New York, New Jersey area is preparing for extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources get ready to keep residents cool.
Dangerously hot weather is beginning in the New York City area, with an Extreme Heat Warning about to go into effect.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
It was not immediately clear how many Delaney Hall detainees were impacted by the air conditioning issue or whether repairs were complete.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100° set on this date in 1966. That was the last time we hit 100° in Central Park was in 2012.
Jersey City Mayor James Solomon is now lowering a proposed tax hike from 20% to 15%, but many residents says it's still a painful pill to swallow.
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for the entire region through Saturday. Temperatures could feel like 110 degrees or more.
The annual 3% increase affects trains, buses, light rail and the Access Link. It comes as commuters have been dealing with service issues.
From Long Island to the World Cup, Joe Scally is making his hometown proud playing with the U.S. men's national team.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100° set on this date in 1966. That was the last time we hit 100° in Central Park was in 2012. CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn, Doug Williams, Mahsa Saeidi, Dave Carlin and Christine Sloan have team coverage.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100° set on this date in 1966. That was the last time we hit 100° in Central Park was in 2012.
Point Lookout and other areas on Lido Beach were immediately red-flagged for swimming after the shark was spotted in the water.
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for the entire region through Saturday. Temperatures could feel like 110 degrees or more.
It was not immediately clear how many Delaney Hall detainees were impacted by the air conditioning issue or whether repairs were complete.
New York City Zohran Mamdani remained unperturbed after taking a viral roasting for telling sweat-soaked New Yorkers in the middle of an expected heat wave to set their thermostats to 78° to protect the power grid.
Jersey City Mayor James Solomon is now lowering a proposed tax hike from 20% to 15%, but many residents says it's still a painful pill to swallow.
Investigations are underway into possible fraudulent activity at some of these kinds of facilities across New York, CBS News has learned.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani will give a major speech in front of the George Washington desk at City Hall on Friday morning to mark America's 250th birthday, sources say.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from executing subpoenas in a criminal probe that sought transgender care records for patients treated at New York hospitals.
An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
The NYPD has announced street closures around Madison Square Garden for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated to 20 local and national charities ahead of their wedding Friday.
Two elite event designers shared their thoughts on how Taylor Swift's team might transform Madison Square Garden.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
Taylor Swift has had a decadeslong history with Madison Square Garden, performing there as early as 2003 and even celebrating her 30th birthday at the venue.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Camilo Doval forced in the go-ahead run with a bases-loaded walk in a four-run 11th inning that gave the Tigers a 6-2 victory over the Yankees on Wednesday.
Sean Keys hit his first career home run, Myles Straw added a pinch-hit shot and the Blue Jays beat the Mets 9-3 in a Canada Day matinee Wednesday.
The Boston Celtics have reportedly signed NBA free agents Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley Jr.
Riley Greene hit two of Detroit's four homers off Cam Schlittler as the Tigers beat the Yankees 9-3 on Tuesday night and sent New York to its season-worst sixth straight loss.
As children cooled off in a splash pad steps from the empty Red Hook Pool, families in the neighborhood said they are once again waiting for answers about when the public pool will open for the summer.
Miss Subways was a citywide contest that highlighted everyday New York women doing amazing things. The competition no longer exists but former titleholders say the message still rings true.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
After learning to swim in her 40s, one school leader is helping students gain life-saving skills.
Entrepreneurs in Brooklyn are reimagining laundry day as a social experience, turning neighborhood laundromats into gathering spaces.
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 website will pay a $200,000 fine for listing illegal parking lots near John F. Kennedy International Airport on its app.
New York City firefighters were battling the flames under intense heat.
Hundreds of military ships are making their way to New York City for America's 250th birthday.
A Brooklyn woman bought a rolodex at an estate sale, and it's given her a whole new perspective on the city. At least 100,000 people on social media are following her journey as she delves into the treasure trove of businesses. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
Scott Padgett has the Tri-State Area's updated Thursday evening First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
