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Mayor Eric Adams is assuring New Yorkers one program will not be touched if there are potential cuts to Medicaid.
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Mayor Eric Adams is assuring New Yorkers one program will not be touched if there are potential cuts to Medicaid.
Police are looking for a man who tried to abduct a 3-year-old in a Manhattan park Wednesday.
Puerto Rican culture took center stage Saturday in East Harlem as the 116th Street Festival celebrated its 40th anniversary.
Police said the 17-year-old was shot at the corner of 116th and Lexington and taken to the hospital.
Experts say giving the youth access to mental health services early is critical to their development. That's why a nonprofit in East Harlem provided resources for families and kids to make mental health a priority Thursday.
The Mt. Carmel-Holy Rosary School in East Harlem will close at the end of the 2024-25 academic year.
The MTA board has voted to award a more than $186 million contract with a project management consultant to oversee the work of Phase 2 of the Second Avenue subway extension.
After years of waiting, neighbors in East Harlem are a step closer to getting the Second Avenue subway extension. CBS News New York transportation reporter Elijah Westbrook has the latest from the MTA's monthly board meeting.
MTA board members voted Wednesday morning to approve a key step in extending the Second Avenue Subway. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
On Monday, the MTA announced a big step forward in the project. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
The nonprofit Breaking Ground NYC has broken ground on renovations to an East Harlem building recently used to house asylum seekers.
New construction in East Harlem will soon provide affordable homes for hundreds of people in need of support. CBS News New York's Jessi Mitchell was the first reporter inside the building and shows us how it's being transformed.
As we celebrate Black History Month, an advanced placement class at Park East High School in East Harlem is expanding. The course teaches students about people and places that are sometimes overlooked. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports.
An East Harlem pediatric clinic is encouraging families to launch their literacy journey early as data shows falling reading scores nationwide.
The most recent results of the Nation's Report Card show reading scores falling even lower than they were two years ago for our children. CBS News New York's Jessi Mitchell went to East Harlem, where one pediatric clinic is encouraging families to launch their literacy journey early.
Hundreds of volunteers recently participated in a day of service to beautify Isaac Newton Middle School for Math and Science in East Harlem, but the City Year New York nonprofit has an impact on the community every day.
Hundreds of volunteers participated in a day of service to beautify Isaac Newton Middle School in East Harlem. CBS News New York's Jessi Mitchell shows us the impact the organization has on the community long after the volunteers leave.
Musicians and student groups marched through the snowy streets of East Harlem on Monday to celebrate Three Kings Day.
CBS News New York's Jessi Mitchell has more on how the 67th annual parade through East Harlem is a tradition that is still going strong.
A little bit of snow couldn't stop one of the community's favorite holiday celebrations! CBS News New York's Jessi Mitchell reports.
A 17-year-old boy was fatally stabbed Friday after getting into a fight with a man at an East Harlem restaurant.
New video shows a violent altercation in East Harlem that left a 17-year-old dead and a 62-year-old facing murder charges. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian spoke to witnesses.
The MTA is touting the success of its ongoing phase one of the Park Avenue Viaduct project, but one particular business says it's bearing the brunt of the work being done. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports from East Harlem.
For sixty years, the soul of East Harlem has spun the globe through sound, amplified by Fania Records.
Hispanic heritage is celebrated every day in East Harlem, where Fania Records started six decades ago. The Latin music label is still spreading the spirit of the neighborhood to the rest of the world. CBS News New York's Jessi Mitchell reports.
There were two confirmed tornadoes in northern New Jersey on Tuesday.
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.
A bus flipped over Tuesday morning on the New York State Thruway in the Ulster County town of Plattekill.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
Severe weather has been impacting the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
A bus flipped over Tuesday morning on the New York State Thruway in the Ulster County town of Plattekill.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
Severe weather has been impacting the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
A 17-year-old was shot late Monday night at a McDonald's on Pennsylvania Avenue and Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn.
The New York City health commissioner revealed more somber news on Monday, announcing the fourth death related to the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
Severe weather has been impacting 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 has been impacting 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.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
Severe weather has been impacting 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?
A memorial service was held on Long Island on Friday night for victims of TWA Flight 800, marking 30 years since the deadly crash. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
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?
White House border czar Tom Homan said "I think body cameras are the way to go" after fatal shootings by federal immigration officers in Texas and Maine earlier this month.
The following is the transcript of an interview with New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 19, 2026.
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.
One death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on New York City's Upper East Side, health officials say.
Farmers in New Jersey say the cyclosporiasis outbreaks across the country are providing an opportunity to get to know your local farmer.
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.
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.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched a four-hitter, and the Dodgers defeated the Yankees 8-2 in the opener of their day-night doubleheader 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 Scott Padgett is tracking potential tornadic activity across the Tri-State Area.
Flood watches and warnings are being triggered for parts of New York and New Jersey as heavy rain inundated the area. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
Local leaders are demanding more answers and one family is preparing to take legal action as the outbreak appears to be under control. Elijah Westbrook reports.
The MTA said it's working to avoid flooded stations and has tackled the basic preparations ahead of severe storms. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock reports.
Traffic is being diverted as heavy rain inundates parts of the Bronx River Parkway on Tuesday afternoon.
