104-year-old Jersey City author reflects on Black history she has witnessed
Her family says she was the first Black social worker in the city and wore many hats.
Watch CBS News
Her family says she was the first Black social worker in the city and wore many hats.
The program is focused on ensuring young men of color have access to college prep and career opportunities.
In a return to tradition, former president Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama visited the White House for the unveiling of their official portraits Wednesday. Skyler Henry reports for CBS2.
Obama won the best narrator Emmy for his work on the Netflix documentary series, "Our Great National Parks."
He received it in the Best Narrator category for his work on a Netflix documentary. CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
The program known as DACA is 10 years old, providing relief from deportation for undocumented people brought to this country as children. As CBS2's Dave Carlin reports, former president Barack Obama met with some Dreamers to mark the anniversary.
The former president said he is "feeling fine" other than a scratchy throat.
A rock star and a former president hitting the road – if it looks like a buddy movie, well, it's kind of become one.
Obama speaks about his book, shares the advice he would give President Trump, his thoughts on the killing of George Floyd, and what's behind the divisions in Washington and across the U.S.
President Barack Obama was interviewed 17 times by Steve Kroft while he was at CBS News. The former 60 Minutes correspondent discusses his new audiobook featuring all his conversations with the 44th President.
Jimmy Carter only served one term as President of the United States, but a new book from Jonathan Alter reveals how he had a historic impact on America.
Former National Security Advisor and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice discusses her new book, working for President Obama and potentially serving in a Joe Biden administration.
The former professional basketball player discusses her epic basketball journey, friendship with Muhammad Ali, and playing at Rucker Park as a kid growing up in New York.
Elizabeth Rowin was reportedly trying to poke fun at President Donald Trump by starting a petition to change the name of Fifth Avenue between 56th and 57th Streets
Technology will help law enforcement in the search for those responsible for the delivery of explosive devices to various public figures this week.
President Trump claims he fell asleep watching former President Barack Obama's critical speech about the current political climate.
John McCain's daughter opened his memorial service, her voice rising from tearful to impassioned tribute, by posing her father's legacy as a direct challenge to President Donald Trump.
The former president gave a warning about what he says is a growing number of politicians pushing a quote "politics of fear, resentment and retrenchment."
Actress and CBS's The Talk Co-Host Sara Gilbert reacted Monday to the cancellation of the ABC sitcom 'Roseanne' after the star – and namesake – of that show posted a racist tweet last week.
The National Portrait Gallery unveiled portraits of former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama Monday.
President Donald Trump is proposing a plan that provides a path to citizenship for 1.8 million of the so-called "Dreamer" immigrants, tighter restrictions on legal immigration and $25 billion in border security.
Democrats Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter and Republicans George H.W. and George W. Bush gathered in College Station, Texas.
Barack Obama hit the campaign trail for the first time as an ex-president Thursday, stumping for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Phil Murphy in Newark.
Stand where the country's most powerful men once stood, and sat, and slept, and ate.
U.S. Army spokeswoman Cynthia Smith told The Associated Press that Manning was released from Fort Leavenworth military prison, but that she couldn't provide any further details.
The West Orange High School chess team has made history by becoming the best in New Jersey. They're hoping to take that momentum with them to a national tournament.
The FBI says older Americans lost $4.8 billion through fraud in 2024, with reports of theft through fraud jumping 43% in just one year.
As tensions rise in the Middle East, Iranian New Yorkers are holding on to hope that people in their homeland can finally get their freedom.
Popcorn Park Animal Refuge has been closed to the public after it suffered major damage in last week's blizzard.
The war with Iran comes at a time when prices at the pump are already up 10 cents per gallon on average since the beginning of February.
The FBI says older Americans lost $4.8 billion through fraud in 2024, with reports of theft through fraud jumping 43% in just one year.
The war with Iran comes at a time when prices at the pump are already up 10 cents per gallon on average since the beginning of February.
New York Republicans and the Trump administration had sought the high court's intervention in the redistricting battle.
Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield agreed to temporarily extend their deadline to negotiate a new contract.
An 11-year-old girl is in custody after stabbing a 12-year-old boy in the Bronx, sources tell CBS News New York.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It will be a First Alert Weather Day.
The Tri-State Area's weekend is looking like a tale of two seasons with both snow and sunshine.
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Pet owners should be extra cautious with their pets during and after the major winter snowstorm impacting the New York and New Jersey area.
Double-digit snow totals have been reported across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut as a major blizzard begins to wind down.
The West Orange High School chess team has made history by becoming the best in New Jersey. They're hoping to take that momentum with them to a national tournament.
Popcorn Park Animal Refuge has been closed to the public after it suffered major damage in last week's blizzard.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It will be a First Alert Weather Day.
With the fate of Iran uncertain after Saturday's strikes by the United States and Israel, the shockwaves are being felt in the Tri-State Area.
Several hundred protesters in Roxbury, N.J., took to the street Saturday expressing outrage over plans to build an ICE facility in their town.
A Long Island woman was formally charged in the decades-old murder of her newborn baby, who was dumped on the side of a Calverton road, according to prosecutors.
An off-duty NYPD officer jumped into action when a man was trapped inside a burning car after a severe crash on Long Island.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It will be a First Alert Weather Day.
A driver who allegedly struck and critically injured a Nassau County Police crossing guard on Long Island appeared in court Friday.
Four people were injured in a crash on the Long Island Expressway Friday morning.
As tensions rise in the Middle East, Iranian New Yorkers are holding on to hope that people in their homeland can finally get their freedom.
The war with Iran comes at a time when prices at the pump are already up 10 cents per gallon on average since the beginning of February.
New York Republicans and the Trump administration had sought the high court's intervention in the redistricting battle.
The House Oversight Committee released recordings of last week's depositions with former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
Speaking with CBS News New York, Rosen said the idea of affecting regime change there by killing the top leaders may be simplistic.
Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield agreed to temporarily extend their deadline to negotiate a new contract.
For the first time in 30 years, the Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment for an inoperable type of pancreatic cancer.
NYSNA has reached a tentative contract agreement with NewYork-Presbyterian, signaling a potential end to the longest nurses strike in New York City history.
NYSNA ratified contracts with Montefiore and Mount Sinai, clearing the way for nurses to return to work Saturday after walking off one month ago.
The longest and largest nurses strike in New York City history is set to end after over three weeks as NYSNA says it has a tentative agreement.
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.
Pokémon fans across New York City waited in live for special events marking the franchise's 30th anniversary.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Harvey Weinstein has hired Luigi Mangione's and Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers to represent him at his third New York rape trial.
Anders Lee scored the go-ahead goal in the final minute, rookie Matthew Schaefer had two more goals and an assist and the Islanders edged the Panthers 5-4 on Sunday.
James Harden scored 22 points in his return to the lineup with a broken thumb and the Cavaliers snapped a two-game skid with a 106-102 win over the Nets on Sunday.
Mikal Bridges had 25 points and Jalen Brunson scored 24 to power the Knicks over the Spurs, snapping their 11-game winning streak Sunday.
The New York Islanders beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 on Saturday night for their fourth straight win.
The New Jersey Devils beat the St. Louis Blues 3-1 on Saturday to end a five-game losing streak.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
Could New York City's harsh winter weather end up curbing the number of rats? Here's why experts are saying don't count on it.
A Jewish congregation in Brooklyn is fighting to save their historic house of worship.
Harlem's Lafayette Theatre is believed to be the first major New York City theater to desegregate, just a year after its opening.
Multiple rezonings in Queens are paving the way for tens of thousands of new units, but some residents worry about how it could affect their communities.
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.
The precipitation will later change to rain for most of the Tr-State Area, and a major warmup will follow starting Wednesday. CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn reports.
They staged a demonstration in Times Square on Monday, with some telling CBS New New York's Mahsa Saeidi they're hopeful people in their homeland will rise up and take their freedom.
It's part of its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin has been combing through the testimony and has details.
The waves of violence have disrupted travel, shaken metropolitan areas and resulted in the deaths of civilians and U.S. service members. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan leads team coverage.
The FBI says older Americans lost $4.8 billion lost through fraud in 2024, with reports of theft through fraud jumping 43% in just one year. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
