"Denim Day" march against sexual violence goes over Brooklyn Bridge
Donning all forms of denim, the demonstrators' message was what you wear is never an invitation for assault.
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Donning all forms of denim, the demonstrators' message was what you wear is never an invitation for assault.
Advocates marched over the Brooklyn Bridge in an rally against sexual violence.
Their steps symbolize the path Jesus walked as he carried the cross, nailed to his back.
Catholics are observing Good Friday ahead of Easter this Sunday.
Brooklyn Banks was built in the 1970s before it was shut down in 2010 for years of renovations on the bridge.
A legendary skateboarding spot, known as Brooklyn Banks, will reopen in the coming weeks. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook hears from the community about what's at stake.
Survivors from other states, including Illinois, Florida and Tennessee, traveled to New York City to take part.
Hundreds of New Yorkers will march across the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday to demand support for COVID long-haulers and other survivors.
Clergy are often on the front lines, burying those who fall victim to the crisis, CBS2's Aundrea Cline-Thomas reports.
Clergy are often on the front lines, burying those who fall victim to the crisis.
Hundreds of protests demanding action against gun violence are taking place Saturday across the country, including in New York City.
Protesters chanted "No more silence. End gun violence," as they marched toward the the Brooklyn Bridge, CBS2's Dave Carlin reports.
Thousands of protesters, angered by the unrelenting toll from gun violence, plan to shut down the Brooklyn Bridge at noon, CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
Final preparations are underway for the thousands of people expected to march across the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday to call for gun control legislation; CBS2's Leah Mishkin reports.
The area known as Brooklyn Banks has been closed for years due to repairs, but a petition has been started.
The Bans Off Our Bodies March has also been organized in other major U.S. cities.
Organizers said the purpose is to show an overwhelming majority of Americans support reproductive rights, CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
Hundreds followed the cross from the Catholic church and over the Brooklyn Bridge into Manhattan.
There was a special procession over the Brooklyn Bridge on Friday to commemorate Good Friday, the day Jesus was crucified. CBS2's Andrea Grymes shows us how hundreds of Christians gathered in our area.
Christians are commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus on this Good Friday.
Police say a man in his 20s was taken to the hospital for a psychiatric evaluation.
Police say the man in his 20s was taken to the hospital for a psych evaluation, though it's unclear why he was up there. CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis has the details.
Police say someone climbed the Brooklyn Bridge, shutting down two lanes of traffic during the morning commute.
CBS2 has been told one person was taken to a local hospital and six others were treated at the scene.
All lanes have reopened on the Brooklyn Bridge after a crash that critically injured one person.
The Jets beat the Tuesday deadline by using the franchise tag on veteran running back Breece Hall.
Some New Jersey residents are among the Americans in more than a dozen Middle Eastern countries scrambling to get home amid the war with Iran.
A federal prosecutor says the wealthy Alexander brothers used the same luring, drugging, and humiliation tactics to sexually assault numerous women and girls, bragging about their exploits in blog posts with titles that included "It's not rape if."
On Tuesday morning, FIFA officials marked 100 days until the World Cup 2026 kickoff by lighting up the Empire State Building.
Some Iranian Americans on Long Island tell CBS News New York they're emotional and praying for a path to freedom as their families abroad grapple with the newly-launched war.
A federal prosecutor says the wealthy Alexander brothers used the same luring, drugging, and humiliation tactics to sexually assault numerous women and girls, bragging about their exploits in blog posts with titles that included "It's not rape if."
On Tuesday morning, FIFA officials marked 100 days until the World Cup 2026 kickoff by lighting up the Empire State Building.
Some Iranian Americans on Long Island tell CBS News New York they're emotional and praying for a path to freedom as their families abroad grapple with the newly-launched war.
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's efforts to halt New York's first-in-the-nation congestion fee on drivers entering Manhattan.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It's 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.
Some New Jersey residents are among the Americans in more than a dozen Middle Eastern countries scrambling to get home amid the war with Iran.
On Tuesday morning, FIFA officials marked 100 days until the World Cup 2026 kickoff by lighting up the Empire State Building.
Two planes came into contact on the ground at Newark Liberty International Airport on Tuesday, officials said.
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.
Some Iranian Americans on Long Island tell CBS News New York they're emotional and praying for a path to freedom as their families abroad grapple with the newly-launched war.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
The Embassy Diner in Bethpage was one of the only establishments open during the February blizzard. The owner generously donated food to dozens of hospital staff members who had to work through the storm.
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.
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's efforts to halt New York's first-in-the-nation congestion fee on drivers entering Manhattan.
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani have unveiled the first four New York City communities that will receive 2,000 free child care seats for 2-year-olds.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced skepticism from both sides of the aisle at a hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday.
Israel sent troops into Lebanon as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran widened, and some of Iran's Gulf neighbors warned that Iran's retaliatory fire could draw them into the spreading conflict.
Dozen of protesters gathered in Columbus Circle and then marched through the streets, calling for an end to the war with Iran.
New York Attorney General Letitia James' office has ordered NYU Langone Health to resume its Transgender Youth Health Program.
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.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
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.
The Jets beat the Tuesday deadline by using the franchise tag on veteran running back Breece Hall.
On Tuesday morning, FIFA officials marked 100 days until the World Cup 2026 kickoff by lighting up the Empire State Building.
Kirill Marchenko scored his second goal of the game 1:04 into overtime and the Blue Jackets edged the Rangers 5-4 Monday night after squandering a four-goal lead.
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.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
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.
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.
New York Rep. Dan Goldman has introduced a bill to boost security of SNAP cards.
Rockland County has confirmed three cases of measles linked to international tourists visiting the county.
CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram went to Bethpage, where a special ceremony was held in recognition of Gus Tsiorvas.
Two years ago, students took over a Columbia University campus building to protest the Israel-Hamas war, and many were expelled or suspended. Now, a judge ruled to vacate those punishments, calling them arbitrary.
A student showed up to a Lower Manhattan school with a loaded gun Tuesday, police say.
