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.
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.
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 annual Buddy Walk raises awareness for people with down syndrome.
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.
Save hundreds on TVs from top brands like Samsung, LG, TCL and more with Best Buy's Memorial Day deals.
The Concourse Plaza Multiplex Cinemas in the Bronx is closing, leaving just one movie theater left in the entire borough.
Investigators said Nile Taylor, who is charged with setting a stranger on fire on a New York City subway, also threw burning objects at riders earlier this year.
The NY Mets game has been postponed today, so they will have to wait another day for their series opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
"Bill Walton was truly one of a kind," NBA commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement.
The Concourse Plaza Multiplex Cinemas in the Bronx is closing, leaving just one movie theater left in the entire borough.
Investigators said Nile Taylor, who is charged with setting a stranger on fire on a New York City subway, also threw burning objects at riders earlier this year.
NYC observed Memorial Day 2024 with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Intrepid Museum and several parades, including one in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.
Severe thunderstorms and a tornado risk are possible around the Tri-State Area as Memorial Day travel picks up.
Memorial Day 2024 is underway in NYC, with parades and other events to honor those who served. Here's a list of the things to do around the five boroughs, as well as Westchester County and Long Island.
Severe thunderstorms and a tornado risk are possible around the Tri-State Area as Memorial Day travel picks up.
While many folks get to enjoy the holiday weekend, others will be working, taking care of those of us who might be looking for a sale.
Heavy rain and thunderstorms will move in Monday evening, bringing a high risk of flooding while many will be traveling home.
Stew Leonard's is facing a wrongful death lawsuit from the estate of a woman who died after she ate a mislabeled cookie and suffered an allergic reaction to peanuts.
New York City's weather for Memorial Day Weekend is looking mostly bright -- except for the holiday itself.
Severe thunderstorms and a tornado risk are possible around the Tri-State Area as Memorial Day travel picks up.
Police in Wildwood, New Jersey, have ended a state of emergency that temporarily restricted access to the entire boardwalk after responding to "numerous incidents of civil unrest."
Ocean City Police Department said a 15-year-old was stabbed after a fight broke out on the boardwalk just before 9:15 p.m. on Saturday, May 25.
While many folks get to enjoy the holiday weekend, others will be working, taking care of those of us who might be looking for a sale.
Heavy rain and thunderstorms will move in Monday evening, bringing a high risk of flooding while many will be traveling home.
Heavy rain and thunderstorms will move in Monday evening, bringing a high risk of flooding while many will be traveling home.
Stew Leonard's is facing a wrongful death lawsuit from the estate of a woman who died after she ate a mislabeled cookie and suffered an allergic reaction to peanuts.
New York City is the third most popular place in the U.S. to travel to this Memorial Day weekend, according to AAA.
A Long Island school district is under fire after the parents of a 15-year-old boy with autism claim a teacher tied their son to a chair with rope.
Hempstead, N.Y. officials want federal help after they say unhealthy levels of the chemical 1,4-dioxane was found in all nine of the town's wells.
President Joe Biden laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and is delivering his annual Memorial Day address.
Trump is being tried in New York state court, where judges have broad authority to determine when sentences are handed down after convictions, says a former prosecutor.
A chaotic scene unfolded as former President Donald Trump took the stage, as Libertarians clashed with pro-Trump attendees throughout his speech.
Four years after George Floyd's murder, work on federal police reform legislation has halted almost entirely amid a partisan stall on Capitol Hill.
Queens tenants say their landlord abused rent-stabilization laws and a state agency allowed it to happen.
A new report from Orkin ranks the worst cities for mosquitoes, with New York coming in second and Los Angeles taking the top spot.
Leonette Belfield-Carson, whose daughter Jalissa Nadine Carson died of cancer, is now an advocate for other moms with children battling cancer.
A new report from New Jersey's Department of Health shows lead levels in children are dropping but not gone.
Kyle McMorrow was just 36 years old when he suffered a stroke last year. He woke up with neck pain one day, not realizing what was happening.
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
Wactor was shot and killed when he interrupted three suspects in the midst of a catalytic converter theft in downtown LA early Saturday morning, according to family members.
In the Off-Broadway comedy, Sedgwick plays the mother of a young disabled woman who is romantically involved with a disabled man.
Nicki Minaj was in Amsterdam after playing a show at Ziggo's Dome on Thursday, and was on her way to Manchester, England, for the next stop in her Pink Friday 2 World Tour.
The Peregrine falcon chicks that hatched on the Gov. Cuomo Bridge now have names.
Documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, an Oscar nominee who focused on food and American diets, has died of cancer at age 53.
The NY Mets game has been postponed today, so they will have to wait another day for their series opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
"Bill Walton was truly one of a kind," NBA commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement.
Alex Wenberg's goal at 5:35 of the extra session lifted the Rangers to a 5-4 win over the Panthers on Sunday.
The Padres scored four runs in the sixth inning on their way to a 5-2 victory over the Yankees on Sunday.
Omar Narváez's RBI single capped a big ninth inning for the Mets in their 4-3 win over the Giants on Sunday.
The Concourse Plaza Multiplex Cinemas in the Bronx is closing, leaving just one movie theater left in the entire borough.
Sailboats descended on New York Harbor in advance of a Vendée Globe qualifying race next week.
Vernisa Depass reached out to CBS New York about a serious case of mold in her apartment that was not getting repaired by her landlord.
The U.S. Postal Service "mismanaged" safeguards intended to prevent mail theft in Queens, according to an investigation spurred on by U.S. Rep Grace Meng.
The Rainbow Clubhouse serving mentally ill adults in Harlem is among the locations slated to lose city funding.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
A babysitter rendered first aid after spotting the unconscious girl in the swimming pool at a home in Danbury, Connecticut. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Hundreds of flights at New York City airports are delayed due to poor weather on Memorial Day. CBS New York's Derick Waller reports.
Hundreds gathered at Holy Cross Cemetery in North Arlington to observe Memorial Day. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
The final credits roll at one of the Bronx's only movie theaters on Tuesday. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian reports.
Meet Dr. George Chall, a 101-year-old WWII veteran who founded the Memorial Day ceremony at New York City's Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument. CBS New York's Mahsa Saeidi reports.