
Food insecurity remains a problem in many NYC neighborhoods
In some parts of the Bronx, there are more than 35 bodegas for every supermarket, according to the Food Policy Center.
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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.
Investigators are hoping it helps them track down the suspects.
Smoke and flames filled the sky and the smell of smoke lingered in the Richmond Hill area for hours.
Whether you're hanging in the yard, heading to the beach or getting ready for fireworks, you're in good shape.
After two years of the pandemic, airlines are struggling to keep up with pent-up demand despite staff shortages, cancelled flights and bad weather; Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says, "The bottom line is [airlines] need to deliver."
Police say the 3-year-old boy fell out of a window on the 29th floor just after 11 a.m. Saturday.
According to police, the driver of a white van struck the woman as she was trying to cross the street.
The NYPD says Isaac Argro had been arrested in connection to the shooting death of Azsia Johnson.
Police say it happened as a party was taking place inside a shop in the Richmond Hill section.
A resident told CBS2 that the warehouse had not been used for at least a year.
Investigators are hoping it helps them track down the suspects.
Smoke and flames filled the sky and the smell of smoke lingered in the Richmond Hill area for hours.
Police say it happened as a party was taking place inside a shop in the Richmond Hill section.
It happened around 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Melrose Avenue and East 156th Street in the Melrose section.
Police say the woman fell to the ground after the suspect groped her. She suffered a broken arm and hip injury.
A new finding shows there's been an uptick in fireworks-related injuries. Here are tips to help keep your July 4 celebrations safe.
There are dozens of delayed and canceled flights reported Saturday at Newark, LaGuardia and Kennedy Airports.
Flight demand is returning to near pre-pandemic levels, according to the experts.
According to FlightAware, more than 2,300 flights into or within the U.S. were delayed by Thursday afternoon.
The president aims to be able to power 10 million homes with wind energy by 2030.
A resident told CBS2 that the warehouse had not been used for at least a year.
A new finding shows there's been an uptick in fireworks-related injuries. Here are tips to help keep your July 4 celebrations safe.
There are dozens of delayed and canceled flights reported Saturday at Newark, LaGuardia and Kennedy Airports.
Some say this is their first real Fourth of July celebration coming out of COVID.
Two to three incidents are being reported each week.
The Marine Bureau, helicopters and other resources will be on the lookout for sharks.
"In the early morning, you don't have to start your engines before 7 o'clock," said Cathy Anner.
A Florida judge denied a motion to dismiss the case Thursday.
Since the spring of 2020, Jacobi has seen an increase of 181 percent when it comes to gunshot victims.
Fourth of July weekend is here, and that means it's time to look to the skies for fireworks.
Times Square is declared one of the "sensitive places" in New York state's new gun safety law.
The governor says the new law that will severely limit the places New Yorkers can carry weapons.
One bill provides confidential care to out-of-state residents coming to the state.
Murphy says this budget makes New Jersey more affordable.
"On behalf of all of the members of the court, I am pleased to welcome Justice Jackson to the court and to our common calling," Chief Justice John Roberts said.
The city's health department says it is working with federal partners to get extra doses in the coming weeks.
The medal is the nation's highest civilian honor.
The man says doctors are ordering him to isolate until his lesions are gone, which can take as long as four weeks.
Since the spring of 2020, Jacobi has seen an increase of 181 percent when it comes to gunshot victims.
The program have the capacity to perform 6,000 tests and dispense 600 treatments a day.
Swift, 32, has had prior issues with alleged stalkers.
Kelly claims officials at the Metropolitan Detention Center knew he was not suicidal after his sentencing.
Kelly is the first platinum-selling hip-hop artist in the United States to be elected to office.
Masks will no longer be required at most Broadway shows.
Kelly was accused of using his celebrity status and a network of people to target girls, boys and young women for sex.
New York lost for the fourth time in five games and its lead in the NL East was shaved to 2 1/2 games over Atlanta.
The Yankees are 25-6 since May 31.
Escobar's 417-foot drive gave the Mets their first win since beating the Marlins Saturday in Miami.
The teams will have a split doubleheader Saturday, starting at 12:10 p.m.
Ngoma's goal came six minutes after teammate Lewis Morgan scored on a penalty kick to tie it.
"I always like to describe it as a little taste of England," owner Jennifer Myers-Pulidore told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
"It's one of the few professions where you work with your heart, your hands, and your head at the same time," co-owner Tom Geppel told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
"That was my dream, to open a small business here," co-owner Pompeyo "Papa" Martinez told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
"We whip the whipped cream by hand. We make our hot fudge, caramel, most of our syrups," owner Vito Citrano told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
"Most of my customers are regulars. They come almost every day, and they feel that this is their home," Panagiotis Binioris said.
Thousands came out for the 2022 New York City Pride March through Manhattan on Sunday.
Juneteenth celebrations took place across New York City on June 19.
The famous Mermaid Parade returned to Coney Island on Saturday for its 40th anniversary.
Stars of stage and screen hit the red carpet for the 75th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday night.
Actor Ray Liotta has died. He was 67.
July 4 weekend travelers are jamming airports with the biggest crowds since the pandemic started, CBS2's Wendy Gillette reports.
Investigators hope the video helps them find the suspects who killed 19-year-old Melvin Urena.
Smoke and flames filled the sky and the smell of smoke lingered in the Richmond Hill area for hours, CBS2's Leah Mishkin reports.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated First Alert forecast on CBS2 News This Morning.
CBS2's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for July 2 at 11 p.m.