Advocates condemn "violent" sweep of homeless encampment
They say there were at least 50 police officers, but just one homeless outreach worker from the city.
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They say there were at least 50 police officers, but just one homeless outreach worker from the city.
Those who were present during the sweep told CBS2's John Dias there were at least 50 police officers, but only one homeless outreach worker from the city.
Mayor Eric Adams' plan to dismantle homeless encampments in the city took a dramatic turn Wednesday when more than half a dozen people were arrested for refusing to leave an encampment in the East Village; CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
Arrests were made Wednesday after a confrontation over the clearing of a homeless encampment; CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
There's a streaming docuseries and new theatrical walking tour, called "Chasing Warhol," which CBS2's Dave Carlin reports incorporates immersive theater, dance, film, art and puppetry to tell the story of an icon.
"I like the things that are a little bit odd and a little different," owner Delanee Koppersmith told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
"I like the things that are a little bit odd and a little different," owner Delanee Koppersmith told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
The vests were stored inside the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America building on Second Avenue.
It was a traveling road show, a magical mystery tour with a mayor happy to throw off some of bonds of the pandemic.
Mayor Adams marked the easing of pandemic restrictions with a tour of East Village businesses that was one part celebration, one part boosterism and two parts quirkiness. CBS2's Marcia Kramer reports.
The owners of Sheen Brothers Deli on Avenue B said there have been several incidents, including thefts and workers getting attacked, since October.
Voices were raised in song to support Ukraine in the East Village on Saturday.
Mayor Paul Kanitra said he was inspired by the many summer workers who take jobs at the Jersey Shore.
The mayor of a New Jersey town is headed to Poland with hopes of helping Ukrainian refugees. Point Pleasant Beach Mayor Paul Kanitra told CBS2's Nick Caloway he was inspired by the many summer workers who take jobs at the Jersey Shore.
A prayer service for Ukraine was held at St. George Ukrainian Church in the East Village on Wednesday. Gov. Kathy Hochul was among those who spoke.
Gov. Kathy Hochul and other dignitaries attended a prayer service at St. George Ukrainian Catholic Church in the East Village on Wednesday.
In the heart of the East Village are the women behind one of the world's largest digital charities for Ukraine.
A group in the East Village is working half a world away to help people in need in Ukraine; CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
