NYC's Cafe Joyeux aims to hire, train people with disabilities
Cafe Joyeux in New York City is on a mission to hire and train people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Cafe Joyeux in New York City is on a mission to hire and train people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Thursday is World Down Syndrome Day and a new campaign is challenging perceptions and assumptions. The call to end assumptions is also happening here in New York City, where a cafe is on a mission to hire and train people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including those with Down syndrome. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
We spoke with one of the stars, actor and honoree Chris Burke, along with the group's CEO about the big event.
We spoke with one of the stars, actor and honoree Chris Burke, along with the group's CEO about the big event.
The 20-year-old's smiling face can be seen in Sephora, Kohl's and soon several other places across the country.
Alexia Rivera's smiling face can be seen in Sephora, Kohl's and soon several other places across the country. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Jess Quarello of Short Hills and Taryn Lagonigro of Caldwell hope to inspire and provide compassion.
This year, Mattel's 2023 Fashionistas lineup includes new dolls in a variety of body types including a new Fashionista doll wearing braces and a Ken Fashionista doll with a prosthetic leg, according to the company.
He won a GRAMMY Award playing rock music, but now we're hearing a whole new side of him.
He won a GRAMMY Award playing rock music, but now we're hearing a whole new side of him.
CBS2 is a proud partner with the National Down Syndrome Society under our #BetterTogether campaign, and last night a special event took place in the city honoring the organization GiGi's Playhouse.
Chris Wragge attended the event with his friends from the down syndrome community as part of our #BetterTogether initiative.
The annual Buddy Walk raises awareness for people with down syndrome.
CBS2's Chris Wragge has been a proud supporter of the down syndrome community for 13 years and says he's thrilled to emcee the walk again this year.
The National Down Syndrome Society held their 36th annual charity gala Thursday night, an organization near and dear to CBS2's Chris Wragge's heart.
ICE agents began patrolling at JFK Airport in NYC and Newark Airport in New Jersey on Monday.
Captain Laura Einsetler, a commercial airline pilot, spoke with CBS News New York about the deadly collision at LaGuardia Airport Sunday night.
A ground collision between a plane and fire-rescue vehicle killed two pilots and injured dozens of others at New York's LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night.
The air traffic control tower at Newark Liberty airport in New Jersey was evacuated early Monday, after a report of smoke inside the tower.
LaGuardia Airport is closed, and dozens of flights are canceled after a fatal crash on the ground between a plane and fire rescue vehicle.
ICE agents began patrolling at JFK Airport in NYC and Newark Airport in New Jersey on Monday.
Captain Laura Einsetler, a commercial airline pilot, spoke with CBS News New York about the deadly collision at LaGuardia Airport Sunday night.
A ground collision between a plane and fire-rescue vehicle killed two pilots and injured dozens of others at New York's LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night.
LaGuardia Airport is closed, and dozens of flights are canceled after a fatal crash on the ground between a plane and fire rescue vehicle.
Dylan Darling hit a driving layup as time expired, and St. John's advanced to its first Sweet 16 since 1999 with a 67-65 victory over Kansas on Sunday.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
ICE agents began patrolling at JFK Airport in NYC and Newark Airport in New Jersey on Monday.
The air traffic control tower at Newark Liberty airport in New Jersey was evacuated early Monday, after a report of smoke inside the tower.
Leqaa Kordia, a Columbia University protester who was detained by ICE for more than a year, spoke out Sunday for the first time since her release last week.
Two of the most storied programs in men's college basketball, St. John's and Kansas, will battle it out later Sunday.
A New Jersey teen attending yeshiva school in Israel is back home after a journey that took him through three countries, at times on foot.
Two of the most storied programs in men's college basketball, St. John's and Kansas, will battle it out later Sunday.
A Long Island teenager accused of killing his ex-girlfriend in November allegedly plotted to burglarize the victim's home.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
Leqaa Kordia, a Columbia University protester who was detained by ICE for more than a year, spoke out Sunday for the first time since her release last week.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine was the first to sound the alarm about New York City's massive budget gap.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
Ilya Sorokin made 26 saves for his NHL-leading seventh shutout of the season, and the Islanders moved back into a playoff spot with a 1-0 victory over the Blue Jackets on Sunday night.
Karl-Anthony Towns had 26 points and 16 rebounds, Jalen Brunson scored 23 points and the Knicks beat the Wizards 145-113 on Sunday night for their sixth straight victory.
Malik Monk scored 10 of his 32 points in the final five minutes, Devin Carter made a pair of clutch free throws with 6.6 seconds remaining and the Sacramento Kings held off the Brooklyn Nets 126-122.
Dylan Darling hit a driving layup as time expired, and St. John's advanced to its first Sweet 16 since 1999 with a 67-65 victory over Kansas on Sunday.
Lionel Messi scored the equalizer off a free kick in the second half before helping to set up Micael dos Santos' winner and Inter Miami beat NYCFC 3-2 at Yankee Stadium on Sunday.
A new performing arts venue with a focus on immigrant stories is opening in Upper Manhattan this fall. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley got an exclusive tour of the construction that will give The People's Theatre its first home in more than 15 years.
Members of the Apollo Theater, where Kiki Shepard left her mark for 15 years, reflect on her legacy after the Harlem icon's death at age 74.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
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.
Capt. Laura Einsetler, a commercial pilot, discusses the deadly collision at LaGuardia Airport.
The air traffic control tower at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey was evacuated early Monday, after a report of smoke inside.
A New York State law that went into effect Saturday bans retail stores from refusing to accept cash as a form of payment.
It's a rainy and grey start to the week, but a warmup is on the way for the Tri-State Area. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
Executive Director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Kathryn Garcia said two pilots were killed and dozens were injured after a crash at LaGuardia Airport.
