Hempstead Grant To Help Family Bring Child With Cerebral Palsy Into, Out Of Home
The Johnsons have been struggling to bring 7-year-old Kayden, who sits in a wheelchair, up and down the few stairs outside their Roosevelt house.
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The Johnsons have been struggling to bring 7-year-old Kayden, who sits in a wheelchair, up and down the few stairs outside their Roosevelt house.
Police late Friday were searching for a man with cerebral palsy who suffers from seizures, who vanished Friday from East Harlem.
There is new hope for those fighting against the controversial program called "Return Home New Jersey."
These days robots do everything from manufacture cars and computers to disable bombs. We've even seen them in the operating room. Now, robots are helping paralyzed people get moving again.
The horror of the Metro-North train derailment in the Bronx Sunday was marked by some inspiring stories of bravery.
A Long Island man this weekend was still waiting for his customized wheelchair to be repaired, after it was stolen and damaged one month ago.
As we reported yesterday, there was happy ending after a man with cerebral palsy had his wheelchair stolen by two 14-year-old boys who rode it around Flower Hill, Long Island and then left it when the battery went dead. Now the man who recovered it is speaking out.
Two disabled New Rochelle High School students claim they were mistreated during a fire condition last month and now the school is being investigated by the U.S. Justice Department.
A month after superstorm Sandy struck, gone is the thick oil that covered the streets by the water in Lindenhurst. So, too, is the silence of the residents in shock.
They can't always explain it, but something magical happens at the Children of Promise Stable in Nanuet.
Cases of autism have soared in recent years: one in every 88 children is diagnosed with the disorder. Now, a groundbreaking clinical trial will test whether a child's own stem cells - the building blocks of the body - might help.
CBS 2 brought you the story of Dina Frank's inspirational journey to her first steps last week. Now, her family says the Transportation Security Administration got aggressive with her during a recent trip through airport security.
They are medications used in cosmetic procedures, but they are now being paired up with astounding results. A 7-year-old Long Island girl who was not able to walk recently took her first steps.
The 22nd annual Long Island Festival of Trees wrapped up this weekend in Garden City with the young and the young at heart all dazzled with the bright, colorful decorated Christmas trees at the Cradle of Aviation Museum.
At 18-months-old John Lahutsky was declared incurable with cerebral palsy and didn't see the outside of a Russian orphanage for years.
On Staten Island, a young woman is not letting her serious conditions hold her back from helping those in need, and now the Bronx Bombers have come to help her.
Gregory Richardson, 21, lowered the back of the wheelchair the patient was in and started bouncing it around saying it was "like a roller coaster ride," Nassau County police Lt. Kevin Smith said.
MacKenzie Maher was born with a brain injury. Doctors determined she had cerebral palsy, and unable to walk, the only way she could get around was to learn how to crawl. The big breakthrough in her ability to walk came when MacKenzie began clinical trials on a machine called the lokomat.
A jury awarded a Connecticut couple $58 million Wednesday after their baby was born with severe injuries in what the couple's attorneys called the largest medical malpractice verdict in state history.
It's extraordinary how a simple act of kindness can make a world of difference.
There's an undeniable buzz throughout New York City, a fever that hasn't been present since 1999, the last time the Knicks made it to the NBA Finals.
Getting to the NBA Finals proves that the Knicks and Spurs have made plenty of smart moves along the way.
Congressman Dan Goldman and his Democratic primary opponent, Brad Lander, are speaking out about a new tactic by the Trump administration to speed up deportations.
As New York City ushers in Pride Month, an LGBTQ+ democratic club is mounting a campaign to have former Mayor Ed Koch's name removed from the 59th Street Bridge.
There's a growing campaign to create a new landmarked district honoring LGBTQ+ history in New York City.
There's an undeniable buzz throughout New York City, a fever that hasn't been present since 1999, the last time the Knicks made it to the NBA Finals.
Getting to the NBA Finals proves that the Knicks and Spurs have made plenty of smart moves along the way.
Congressman Dan Goldman and his Democratic primary opponent, Brad Lander, are speaking out about a new tactic by the Trump administration to speed up deportations.
As New York City ushers in Pride Month, an LGBTQ+ democratic club is mounting a campaign to have former Mayor Ed Koch's name removed from the 59th Street Bridge.
There's a growing campaign to create a new landmarked district honoring LGBTQ+ history in New York City.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
It's back to feeling like spring, and even summer on some days, as warm weather and sunshine return to the New York area.
A final round of showers is moving through the New York area in the morning before the rest of the week turns much drier and warmer.
The New York area is off to a soggy start to the unofficial kickoff of summer with rainy weather this Memorial Day Weekend.
It's a gloomy day with rain lingering across the Tri-State Area as Memorial Day weekend shapes up to be unsettled.
Monday was largely calm outside Delaney Hall in Newark after chaos unfolded over the weekend, resulting in dozens of arrests.
Monday brought another challenging morning commute for NJ Transit riders. It's a result of Friday's fire in one of the Hudson River Tunnels.
A referee at a Franklin Township flag football game choked a coach after a call on the field escalated Sunday, police said.
Protesters and New Jersey State Police clashed again Sunday night near Delaney Hall, despite a 9 p.m. curfew imposed by Newark Mayor Ras Baraka.
Late Saturday, Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced he would be enacting a curfew outside Delaney Hall moving forward.
A man was stabbed to death in a Massapequa home on Long Island Monday morning, Nassau County police said.
Not many people know Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe's splash to stardom began at a Long Island beach.
A sixth grader from Long Island's Sag Harbor died in a rafting accident on a school trip, officials said.
Loved ones of a 7-year-old girl allegedly murdered by her caretaker say they're haunted by how they learned of the little girl's death.
On Long Island, one woman has started a movement showing people just how important it is to smile every day.
Congressman Dan Goldman and his Democratic primary opponent, Brad Lander, are speaking out about a new tactic by the Trump administration to speed up deportations.
As New York City ushers in Pride Month, an LGBTQ+ democratic club is mounting a campaign to have former Mayor Ed Koch's name removed from the 59th Street Bridge.
There's a growing campaign to create a new landmarked district honoring LGBTQ+ history in New York City.
Monday was largely calm outside Delaney Hall in Newark after chaos unfolded over the weekend, resulting in dozens of arrests.
The Justice Department said it will stop work on the $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund following a district judge's decision temporarily blocking the program.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Marie Francillion was diagnosed with lung cancer after she was feeling heartburn and shoulder pain. She said she's able to remain hopeful and spend more time with her family because of a different type of treatment.
New York City's Department of Health is evaluating an East Village apartment complex after two residents were diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease over the course of a year.
Thousands of people showed up bright and early for AIDS Walk New York 2026, the largest HIV and AIDS fundraiser in the U.S., in Central Park on Sunday.
Not many people know Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe's splash to stardom began at a Long Island beach.
Federal prosecutors have indicted ex-Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier on additional charges related to a sports gambling sting.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
Stephen Colbert made a surprise appearance hosting the "Only in Monroe" community access show broadcast in Monroe, Michigan, on Friday, one night after he recorded his final episode of "The Late Show."
There's an undeniable buzz throughout New York City, a fever that hasn't been present since 1999, the last time the Knicks made it to the NBA Finals.
Getting to the NBA Finals proves that the Knicks and Spurs have made plenty of smart moves along the way.
Odell Beckham Jr., 33, is returning to the New York Giants.
Nearly a week after clinching their first NBA Finals berth since 1999, the Knicks were at last able to practice Sunday while knowing who they were practicing for,
A referee at a Franklin Township flag football game choked a coach after a call on the field escalated Sunday, police said.
Before there was a Brooklyn, there was a flagpole, and since the earliest days of our country, it stood as a symbol of freedom and self-determination.
Monitor Point proposal in Greenpoint would bring 1,150 apartments, including 460 affordable units, to former industrial waterfront site.
Gold Star families, veterans and thousands of spectators gathered in Bay Ridge to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
The grassroots group pushed for bilingual policing, victim support and anti-gang efforts as Brooklyn's Chinatown rapidly grew.
Advocates estimate one-third of the 200-acre park in Flushing is still without functioning drinking fountains and bathrooms.
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 says the temperature will creep up with each passing day, culminating with possible 90s by Saturday.
Fans are pumped for Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night in San Antonio, and one can't miss the excitement around the five boroughs. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
The incumbent and challenger addressing topics like immigration enforcement, taxing the wealthy, and bringing affordable housing to the Brooklyn Marine Terminal. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
After a week of protests outside the Newark immigration detention facility, things remained mostly peaceful as that 9 p.m. curfew kicked in. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
CBS News New York's Dave Carin has more on the fight for preservation in Manhattan.
