19-year-old Brooklyn man founds anti-violence boxing program
Inspired by the work of youth development program, I WILL GRADUATE, this young man urges kids to turn to boxing.
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Inspired by the work of youth development program, I WILL GRADUATE, this young man urges kids to turn to boxing.
CBS2 is proud to partner with a Brooklyn nonprofit called I Will Graduate as part of our #BetterTogether campaign. As they're busy preparing for their annual celebration of education, CBS2's Hannah Kliger is introducing us to one young man inspired by their mission, who is now giving back to his own high school in Bedford-Stuyvesant.
High school students in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, got a historic visit from the grandson of Nelson Mandela on Friday. As CBS2's Hannah Kliger reports, the visit to the Nelson Mandela School for Social Justice is designed to bridge relationships between New York City and South Africa.
Police say officers fired on one of the suspects after he took off running.
The NYPD said an officer opened fire and shot a suspect in the leg, CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Police say officers fired on one of the suspects after he took off running. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has the latest from the scene.
One man was shot in the stomach. The other was shot in the leg.
Police are investigating a double shooting in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn.
A Brooklyn nonprofit is working to make the sport more accessible in underserved communities.
A Brooklyn nonprofit is working to make tennis more accessible in underserved communities, CBS2's Hannah Kliger reports.
"Everything in here just tells a story," owner Michael Graham told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
The suspect allegedly bit the man on his arm before grabbing his cellphone and running off.
Fritz Sam said it was a split-second decision to stop his cab and run into a brownstone at 489 Classon Ave.
Investigators said she was hit by an SUV near the corner of Buffalo Avenue and Pacific Street just before 3 p.m.
The attack happened at around 11:15 a.m. Sunday at the Myrtle Street subway station in Bed-Stuy.
Investigators are still trying to figure out how he ended up dead after falling into the chute.
A man was found dead early Friday morning inside a garbage compactor chute in Brooklyn. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports from the scene.
A man was found dead early Friday morning inside a garbage compactor chute in Brooklyn.
Police said 23-year-old Matthew Webb succumbed to his injuries Wednesday.
Police say the suspect took off in a gray BMW.
A double shooting in Brooklyn sent two men to the hospital Wednesday.
Sources told CBS2 it started when the suspect's mother confronted the employee about her fries being cold.
A suspected gunman is now facing charges in the shooting of a McDonald's worker in Brooklyn.
A female customer allegedly called her adult son, who then shot the 23-year-old worker in the neck.
Across New York City, dozens of communities are getting together to take an annual stand against crime. CBS2's Hannah Kliger was in Bedford-Stuyvesant to find out how people are working together to enhance community-police relations.
The New York Mets blanked the Milwaukee Brewers 4-0 on Tuesday night.
Andrew Arrabaca, the U.S. Army veteran arrested after allegedly shooting off a pellet gun and setting a fire outside 26 Federal Plaza, was in court Tuesday afternoon.
Tuesday's storms flooded roads and brought down trees across New York City and its suburbs.
The death of a woman who visited a Bronx lifestyle center for a popular anti-aging injection is raising questions about the safety of treatments used to keep people beautiful.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
Andrew Arrabaca, the U.S. Army veteran arrested after allegedly shooting off a pellet gun and setting a fire outside 26 Federal Plaza, was in court Tuesday afternoon.
Tuesday's storms flooded roads and brought down trees across New York City and its suburbs.
The death of a woman who visited a Bronx lifestyle center for a popular anti-aging injection is raising questions about the safety of treatments used to keep people beautiful.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
Despite promises of action from Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the blocks-long homeless encampments on the West Side of Manhattan continue to stir controversy.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area Tuesday after a brief reprieve.
Storms brought flooding rains, damaging winds, hail and lightning to New York and New Jersey on Saturday.
While the air quality is improving, haze still lingers as New Yorkers brace for upcoming rain and possibly severe storms Saturday.
A tornado warning was issued in parts of New Jersey on Thursday evening.
There were two confirmed tornadoes in northern New Jersey on Tuesday.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
There have been major developments in the case of a social media influencer who was gunned down last summer on the Cross County Parkway in Westchester.
Two young children were killed during the crash in Barnegat Bay between Berkeley Township and Seaside Heights on Sunday night.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
There was a special celebration at Long Island Children's Hospital on Tuesday for two facility dogs who bring comfort to young patients. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
Matthew Smith, 21, pleaded guilty to driving drunk and crashing his pickup truck into Patricia Espinosa's car, killing her.
Democratic socialists have had a number of big victories lately, both in the New York City area and nationally. That begs the question: are they the new political force in the United States?
Despite promises of action from Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the blocks-long homeless encampments on the West Side of Manhattan continue to stir controversy.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill said a preliminary analysis showed that fewer than 400 of the people registered that way went on to cast ballots.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is doubling down on his promise to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he arrives for the United Nations General Assembly in a few weeks.
Democratic socialists have had a number of big victories lately, both in the New York City area and nationally. That begs the question: are they the new political force in the United States?
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
For the third day in a row, the NYC Health Department has announced a death in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
A second death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Saturday.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The final show of Jay-Z's anniversary concert series at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours after hundreds of ticketless fans flooded the gates and breached security, according to officials.
Jay-Z and some very special guests took over Yankee Stadium on Friday night, performing to a sold-out crowd.
The New York Mets blanked the Milwaukee Brewers 4-0 on Tuesday night.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered in consecutive at-bats against All-Star Braxton Ashcraft and drove in five runs, powering the Yankees to an 8-5 victory over the Pirates on Monday night.
Cooper Pratt hit his first major league homer to help spoil Freddy Peralta's return to Milwaukee as the Brewers defeated the Mets 8-3 on Monday night.
Five Yankees pitchers combined on a four-hitter as New York edged the Dodgers 2-1 to split their day-night doubleheader Sunday.
The New York Mets won a series in Philadelphia for the first time in nearly four years, beating the Phillies 6-1 on Sunday.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
Eddie Palmieri, the East Harlem legend who revolutionized Latin music, now has a street renamed in his honor.
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.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your weather forecast for July 21 at 10 p.m.
The Army veteran who was arrested Monday after allegedly shooting off a pellet gun and setting a fire outside 26 Federal Plaza was in court Tuesday afternoon on a criminal complaint. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
There was a special celebration at Long Island Children's Hospital on Tuesday for two facility dogs who bring comfort to young patients. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
New findings show promise for millions of patients living with spinal cord injuries. In a world first, researchers are reporting about technology that restores movement and sensation after paralysis. Bradley Blackburn reports.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for July 21 at 8:45 p.m.
