
Migrants arriving in New York face many challenges — including getting food
Some mothers have told advocates that since arriving in the U.S., their children have lost weight.
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Some mothers have told advocates that since arriving in the U.S., their children have lost weight.
Some 30 million people relying on the federal food stamp program will see their monthly benefits shrink by at least $95.
Extra SNAP benefits are estimated to have kept 4.2 million people out of poverty.
In some parts of the Bronx, there are more than 35 bodegas for every supermarket, according to the Food Policy Center.
Thanks to a huge community effort, hundreds of families in New Jersey will now have food to put on the table this Thanksgiving.
Food banks were already seeing huge demand during the pandemic, but inflation has exacerbated the need.
The pandemic left a large number people unemployed and in need of help. The Community Food Bank of New Jersey serves more than 800,000 families.
The plan calls for 20 million donated diapers to be available for distribution at food banks.
The coronavirus pandemic has left many people struggling with food insecurity, resulting in many New York City charities gearing up for what's expected to be a record turnout this Thanksgiving.
Letters from President Donald Trump have recently surfaced in food donation boxes across the country.
Hundreds of thousands of New York's elderly rely on outside meals to survive. Now urged to stay home amid the coronavirus outbreak, they're faced with new challenges in getting fed.
Unemployment is skyrocketing and so is the demand on local food banks.
An economic tit-for-tat in the tariff struggle between China and the U.S. is helping fight hunger at home. Food that China wont buy is pouring into Long Island food banks.
According to the findings, nearly 80 percent of food pantries and soup kitchens across the city have seen increased traffic over the last five years
Food banks were strapped financially before superstorm Sandy, but they're now trying to cope with even larger groups in need.
The religious charities have partnered to help New York soup kitchens and food pantries in this time of higher demand partly due to superstorm Sandy.
The cost of food, couple with a tough economy, is driving more people to seek help from local food pantries, not just in the city but even in the affluent suburbs.
Chopper 2 was over the scene as firefighters searched through the collapsed rubble on Banker Road.
Neighbors say the victims and the suspect all knew each other.
Tropical Storm Ophelia has formed off the East Coast and is expected to cause a messy weekend in the Tri-State Area.
Menendez and his wife are accused of taking thousands of dollars in cash and gold bars in exchange for official acts.
The NTSB says their investigation is expected to take about five to seven days.
Neighbors say the victims and the suspect all knew each other.
Tropical Storm Ophelia has formed off the East Coast and is expected to cause a messy weekend in the Tri-State Area.
The NTSB says their investigation is expected to take about five to seven days.
The NYPD already uses drones and robot dogs, but now it's turning to robots to potentially patrol subway stations.
The show will go on rain or shine, but grab a good raincoat or poncho because umbrellas are not allowed.
Tropical Storm Ophelia has formed off the East Coast and is expected to cause a messy weekend in the Tri-State Area.
Friday we'll see increasing clouds ahead of the storm that will likely impact your Saturday plans. Stick with CBS New York for the latest forecast and weather alerts.
Today we'll see mostly sunshine and low humidity with temperatures in the low 70s, but our First Alert Weather team is tracking rain that could impact your weekend plans.
Authorities say the thieves are using stolen vehicles from Westport to commit crimes in other areas.
It looks like a picture perfect day with sunshine, low humidity and highs in the mid-70s.
Chopper 2 was over the scene as firefighters searched through the collapsed rubble on Banker Road.
Tropical Storm Ophelia has formed off the East Coast and is expected to cause a messy weekend in the Tri-State Area.
Menendez and his wife are accused of taking thousands of dollars in cash and gold bars in exchange for official acts.
Along with pounding surf, heavy rain and coastal flooding, strong winds could leave some without power.
Friday we'll see increasing clouds ahead of the storm that will likely impact your Saturday plans. Stick with CBS New York for the latest forecast and weather alerts.
Tropical Storm Ophelia has formed off the East Coast and is expected to cause a messy weekend in the Tri-State Area.
The NTSB says their investigation is expected to take about five to seven days.
Band director Gina Pellettiere and Beatrice Ferrari, a chaperone and retired history teacher, were pillars of the community.
Families and students have been placing flowers and balloons outside of the school.
Doctors use new imaging tools to more precisely isolate the cancer, then they freeze the area.
Menendez and his wife are accused of taking thousands of dollars in cash and gold bars in exchange for official acts.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has been unable to convince hard-right Republicans to approve a temporary funding bill.
"I am calling for his immediate resignation," New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said of Sen. Robert Menendez, a fellow Democrat.
New York Attorney General Letitia James has accused Trump and others of systematic fraud and is suing the Trumps and the Trump Organization for $250 million.
An indictment charged Sen. Robert Menendez and his wife Nadine with bribery offenses, with prosecutors alleging they accepted hundreds of thousands of dollars and lavish gifts.
Doctors use new imaging tools to more precisely isolate the cancer, then they freeze the area.
Earlier this month, Sufjan Stevens said he was transferred to acute rehab, where he is undergoing intensive physical therapy after being diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder.
The CDC says more than 1 in 4 older adults falls each year, but fewer than half tell their doctor about it.
The Biden administration is also pouring $600 million into more COVID tests manufacturing across the U.S.
Mount Sinai studied nearly 4,000 preschool students in Harlem; Bogota, Columbia, and Madrid, Spain.
The show will go on rain or shine, but grab a good raincoat or poncho because umbrellas are not allowed.
Hip-hop icons like Fat Joe credit him for documenting the music, the battles, the breakdancing and the art.
The Emmy Award-winning series returns for its biggest season yet with 90-minute original episodes starting Wednesday, Sept. 27.
Earlier this month, Sufjan Stevens said he was transferred to acute rehab, where he is undergoing intensive physical therapy after being diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder.
Did the outfits Rihanna and A$AP Rocky wore to the Met Gala hold a clue to baby Riot Rose's name?
Daniel Jones was often on the run and couldn't get anything going downfield.
Cole allowed a run and two hits in his longest outing since pitching a two-hit shutout against Minnesota in April.
Mets starter David Peterson struck out seven but allowed four runs on five hits in four innings.
The Plainfield High School football coach says 36 penalties were called against his team, and it cost them the game.
New York (76-76) dropped its third straight as its improbable postseason hopes keep dwindling away.
The NYCLU obtained this information through litigation against the NYPD.
In 1978, a Coast Guard helicopter on routine patrol found oil flowing into the Newtown Creek.
Studies show nearly half of South Asian people in the United States report experiencing gender-based violence.
Six years after Hurricane Maria, Puerto Ricans are still struggling to rebuild.
Residents and business owners on a stretch of Riverdale Avenue say a retaining wall is causing properties 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.
The Grammy Award winning singer who graced the stage for generations died at the age of 96.
A suspect has been charged in connection with a long-unsolved string of killings known as the Gilgo Beach murders.
The 47th annual Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks Show lit up the skies over the East River on Tuesday night.
Crews were on the scene of a possible house explosion in West Milford on Friday night. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/44Z1H5b
CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock has your First Alert Forecast for September 22 at 8 p.m.
The National Transportation Safety Board arrived on the scene of the deadly Farmingdale High School bus crash on Friday, and as the investigation continues, Farmingdale continues to mourn the loss of the two people who died. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3roFYpG
Candles were lit outside Farmingdale High School on Friday night as students remembered the lives lost and reflected on what their classmates went through. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/46ojX9c
Police are investigating a deadly stabbing on Staten Island. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3PO1RIf