Rev. Al Sharpton leads March on Wall Street protest in NYC
Thursday's protest in NYC was timed to coincide with the anniversary of the Civil Rights-era March on Washington in 1963.
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Thursday's protest in NYC was timed to coincide with the anniversary of the Civil Rights-era March on Washington in 1963.
Rev. Al Sharpton and the National Action Network led a March on Wall Street to protest the Trump administration's campaign to roll back DEI initiatives. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge has the story.
The Rev. Al Sharpton says he's concerned about Andrew Cuomo's legacy, which is why he is urging the former governor to drop out of the race for New York City mayor.
In Brooklyn Thursday, Rev. Al Sharpton and filmmaker Spike Lee marked the holiday by speaking out about racial injustice, immigration reforms, and the continued fight for freedom.
The two Brooklyn natives met for breakfast and served up the message that Juneteenth is about the the continued fight for justice. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Thursday is Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas learned of their freedom two years after the emancipation proclamation. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
The National Action Network's annual convention got underway in Times Square on Wednesday.
Dr. Hazel Dukes, an iconic civil rights leader and president of the NAACP New York State Conference, has died at 92.
Saturday, a long list of state and city officials joined Rev. Al Sharpton for the annual Martin Luther King Day Public Policy Forum at the National Action Network.
Hundreds of people celebrated Christmas with hot meals, toys and plenty of holiday cheer at the 33rd annual community Christmas dinner, organized by Rev. Al Sharpton's National Action Network. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
It has become an annual tradition - a toy and meal giveaway at the National Action Network's House of Justice. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominations are getting sharp criticism from Rev. Al Sharpton.
The National Action Network highlighted Friday what it calls an emergency within the Black community: The mental health of Black men and boys.
The National Action Network highlighted Friday what it calls an emergency within the Black community: The mental health of Black men and boys. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
They want the U.S. to not only help stabilize Haiti but also investigate the flow of American guns trafficked there to fuel the violence.
Mayor Eric Adams and Rev. Al Sharpton joined with Haitian leaders at City Hall Wednesday to call for U.S. aid and action in Haiti amid the ongoing crisis there. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
A New York Times/Siena poll shows that 23% of Blacks and 46% of Hispanics say if the election were held Thursday, Donald Trump would get their vote.
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.
Hochul said she knows many New York residents do not support it, but added it had to be signed.
Hochul said she knows the legislation is controversial, but added it had to be signed. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
The state funeral for New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver was held at Newark's Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart.
Neely was killed earlier this month when he was put in a chokehold on the subway in SoHo.
Rev. Al Sharpton is set to deliver the eulogy for Neely, who died after being placed in a chokehold on the F train in SoHo. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has more on how he's being remembered.
Sharpton again called for other subway riders seen on video restraining Neely while Penny held him in a chokehold to be investigated, CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
Penny was seen on video holding Neely in a chokehold for nearly three minutes before his death on the subway.
Jalen Brunson scored 33 points, including a 3-pointer that capped the Knicks' opening 23-point run, and New York beat the Jazz 146-112 on Friday.
Akira Schmid got a shutout against his former team, and the Golden Knights beat the Devils 3-0 on Friday night.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been sentenced to three more months in prison for violating his supervised release terms in a New York gang case.
The destruction of homeless encampments across New York City, a hallmark policy of Mayor Eric Adams' administration, will be halted by Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
A man is now in custody in Florida in connection to the 1997 murder of Tanya Denise Jackson on Long Island.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been sentenced to three more months in prison for violating his supervised release terms in a New York gang case.
The destruction of homeless encampments across New York City, a hallmark policy of Mayor Eric Adams' administration, will be halted by Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
A man is now in custody in Florida in connection to the 1997 murder of Tanya Denise Jackson on Long Island.
A Peekskill police officer is under investigation after video shows him kicking and cursing at a suspect on the ground.
A New York City woman was unlawfully held by ICE for nearly two weeks after being detained at LaGuardia Airport before Thanksgiving, a judge ruled.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
CBS News New York has learned Jed Parkington, who died by suicide during a standoff with law enforcement on Tuesday, was fascinated with Nazi Germany.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
First Alert Weather Days have been declared in the NYC area as the arctic chill could bring record low temperatures.
A decomposed body and pipe bombs were found inside a Stamford, Connecticut, home after a shootout between the homeowner and police officers Tuesday, officials say.
An apartment building fire in Jersey City, New Jersey, displaced about 30 people Friday, sending them out into frigid temperatures.
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
First Alert Weather Days have been declared in the NYC area as the arctic chill could bring record low temperatures.
A man is now in custody in Florida in connection to the 1997 murder of Tanya Denise Jackson on Long Island.
Nassau County Police charged Vito D'Ambrosio, of Seaford, with murdering his parents at A&A Italian Deli and Pizza in Bethpage.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
Two people were killed in a stabbing in Bethpage on Long Island, Nassau County police said.
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's transition fundraising effort is paying off.
The principal of a Brooklyn middle school created controversy this week by turning down the opportunity to have a Holocaust survivor speak to students.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued executive orders Thursday designed to protect Israel and appeal to the Jewish community.
Federal prosecutors on Thursday presented an indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James to a grand jury in Norfolk, Virginia.
In New York alone, there have already been more than 17,000 flu cases and nearly 1,000 hospitalizations, and doctors anticipate it's only going to get worse as more people gather for the holidays.
Colette Smith of the Bronx was diagnosed with lung cancer, despite never smoking. Her survival story is central to her push for early detection.
Some New Yorkers want the mayor-elect to appoint a new "rat czar" when he takes office after an uptick in rat sightings.
Gio's Law would establish a $25 million grant program to equip law enforcement nationwide with EpiPens and train officers how to use them.
A blood drive was held in Harlem on Wednesday as the New York Blood Center reports a dip in its blood supply.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been sentenced to three more months in prison for violating his supervised release terms in a New York gang case.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker returns to Downtown Brooklyn with diverse cultural influences, community outreach, and a fresh take on Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
Jalen Brunson scored 33 points, including a 3-pointer that capped the Knicks' opening 23-point run, and New York beat the Jazz 146-112 on Friday.
Akira Schmid got a shutout against his former team, and the Golden Knights beat the Devils 3-0 on Friday night.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
The New York Rangers won for the league-leading 12th time on the road, beating the Ottawa Senators 4-2 on Thursday night.
The New York Islanders defeated the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche 6-3 on Thursday night.
Neighbors in Brooklyn's Victorian Flatbush are expressing frustration after the city designated only part of their area as a historic district.
Brooklyn's Prospect Park is getting financing for a long-term project to battle the impacts of climate change, city leaders say.
The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music plans a 12,000-square-foot campus at One Prospect Park West, aiming to serve thousands more with music therapy and education programs.
Some residents at NYCHA's Eastchester Gardens in the Bronx say they've been shivering on and off all week.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker returns to Downtown Brooklyn with diverse cultural influences, community outreach, and a fresh take on Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
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.
A fire broke out inside a Midtown restaurant Friday evening.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani said he will end the Adams administration's practice of removing homeless encampments from city sidewalks, but critics argue it will be a step backwards for the city's quality of life. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
As the season of giving gets underway, charities say the need has never been greater. The Salvation Army reports a sharp rise in families asking for help this year. Evyn Moon shows us how the organization is working to meet that demand.
This time of year can be difficult for people struggling with loneliness, an issue that has grown in recent years. Cristian Benavides has the story of one woman who was able to overcome feeling alone by reconnecting with her communities and finding new ones.
Prosecutors said Hiram Carrero ,18, threw a flaming piece of paper onto a 3 train and caused a 56-year-old man to catch fire.