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A Harlem poll site coordinator with special needs is empowering others like him to get out and vote on Election Day.
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A Harlem poll site coordinator with special needs is empowering others like him to get out and vote on Election Day.
A Harlem mother has now been charged with manslaughter in the death of her 4-year-old son, who prosecutors say died of severe malnourishment.
A Harlem mother is now facing manslaughter charges in the death of her 4-year-old son, who prosecutors say died of severe malnourishment. Prosecutors also say the child's three older siblings are now in the hospital. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
The father of a 4-year-old Harlem boy is now facing criminally negligent homicide and endangering the welfare of a child charges following his son's death.
A Harlem father is now charged in the death of his 4-year-old son.
Four members of Harlem's Abyssinian Baptist Church filed a lawsuit Friday, claiming flaws with the process to select a new senior pastor.
The father of a 4-year-old boy is now facing charges just one day after the arrest of the boy's mother. The child was found unresponsive at his home in Harlem over the weekend. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Another lawsuit has been filed against Harlem's historic Abyssinian Baptist Church. Several members want the state Supreme Court to void the election of the new senior pastor. CBS News New York's Jessi Mitchell spoke to members who allege the selection process was flawed.
The boy's mother, 26-year-old Nytavia Ragsdale, has been charged with criminally negligent homicide and endangering the welfare of a child. She has no prior arrests. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Police arrested a Harlem woman after her 4-year-old son's death, but neighbors say they didn't even know she had a child.
A Harlem mother faces arraignment Tuesday on charges in the death of her 4-year-old son after police responded to their home and found the child unresponsive. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook has the details.
New York City police arrested a woman after her 4-year-old son's death. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
A Harlem poll site coordinator with special needs is empowering others like him to get out and vote on Election Day. CBS News New York's Jessi Mitchell reports.
Police are questioning a Harlem woman after her son's death. Neighbors said they didn't even know she had a child. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Police sources say a person of interest is in custody after they responded to an apartment building and found a child unconscious Sunday night. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports from the scene in Harlem.
The New York City Council recently passed a bill that would make jaywalking legal.
Curators of Harlem Sculpture Gardens are revealing their research into climate change on Uptown parks.
CBS News New York's Jessi Mitchell has more on the effects of climate change on Manhattan parks.
The HOPE Inside Center within the Harlem Wells Fargo has helped more than 500 people increase savings and decrease debt for free.
Last year, the Wells Fargo at 117th and Malcolm X opened the HOPE Inside Center as part of an effort to address disparities among minorities who make up the majority of Americans without a bank account. CBS News New York's Jessi Mitchell checks back in on the program's progress.
The UN Summit of the Future features a series of discussions focusing on Afrofuturism with an accompanying art exhibit in Harlem.
The United Nations General Assembly reaches beyond its walls for Days of Action in the community, this year including the Summit of the Future. CBS News New York's Jessi Mitchell shows us how one artist is bringing the conversation around Afrofuturism home to Harlem.
Harlem hosted thousands for the 55th Annual African-American Day Parade on Sunday.
CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian has spoke to several of the thousands of people that lined the streets of Harlem on Sunday.
On Sunday, Sept. 15, Harlem will host thousands for the 55th Annual African-American Day Parade.
The New York Knicks rallied to beat the Utah Jazz 134-117 on Wednesday night to snap a two-game losing streak.
A Queens man is accused of killing his wife after her remains were found in two separate locations, months apart.
Three men were arrested Wednesday in connection to the 2023 shooting death of a teenage girl in Queens.
President Trump ordered the release of 172 million barrels of oil from the U.S.'s Strategic Petroleum Reserve on Wednesday, after oil prices rocketed to their highest levels in years amid the U.S.'s war with Iran.
The war in Iran means sticker shock for consumers who buy oil for heat and hot water. The average cost of heating oil in New York is 11% higher than a year ago.
A Queens man is accused of killing his wife after her remains were found in two separate locations, months apart.
Three men were arrested Wednesday in connection to the 2023 shooting death of a teenage girl in Queens.
The war in Iran means sticker shock for consumers who buy oil for heat and hot water. The average cost of heating oil in New York is 11% higher than a year ago.
A chilling cold case that goes back 52 years has been solved on Long Island, police say. DNA technology linked a former Oceanside sanitation worker to Barbara Waldman's 1974 murder.
It was an emotional day in Queens Criminal Court as Det. Jonathan Diller's family and NYPD colleagues watched police-worn body camera footage of his shooting.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean counties in New Jersey until 11 p.m. Wednesday.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It's a First Alert Weather Day.
The Tri-State Area's weekend is looking like a tale of two seasons with both snow and sunshine.
Two of New Jersey's biggest cities, Jersey City and Newark, are joining a push to bring FIFA World Cup celebrations to local streets.
Giants co-owners Steve, Laurie and Jonathan Tisch want to transfer their shares of the NFL club to their children's trusts, according to a league memo obtained by The Associated Press.
A dog missing for two years has been reunited with its Texas family after being found in New Jersey.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean counties in New Jersey until 11 p.m. Wednesday.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, on the job for a little over a month, called for major cuts during her first budget address Tuesday.
A chilling cold case that goes back 52 years has been solved on Long Island, police say. DNA technology linked a former Oceanside sanitation worker to Barbara Waldman's 1974 murder.
Warmer weather has melted our frozen waterways, but that's giving rise to unusual hazards. The unusually cold winter uprooted docks, and sent debris into the bays and the Long Island Sound.
A tiny home in Selden on Long Island is on the market for almost $330,000, but with no bedroom.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean counties in New Jersey until 11 p.m. Wednesday.
A Long Island mother accused of driving while impaired in a 2024 wrong-way crash that killed her son 9-year-old son on the Southern State Parkway has been found not competent to stand trial, the Suffolk County DA's office confirmed Tuesday.
President Trump ordered the release of 172 million barrels of oil from the U.S.'s Strategic Petroleum Reserve on Wednesday, after oil prices rocketed to their highest levels in years amid the U.S.'s war with Iran.
About 30 U.S. service members remained hospitalized Tuesday after an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.
New York City's minimum wage could climb to $30 per hour in the coming years. The proposal in the City Council stands to benefit of a lot of people, but there has also been significant pushback.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, on the job for a little over a month, called for major cuts during her first budget address Tuesday.
The Albany budget battle that could test whether New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has to raise property taxes began Tuesday with the state Senate and Assembly unveiling their initial wish lists.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Failed contract agreements between Mount Sinai and Anthem have caused thousands of New York patients to lose in-network care.
New York Attorney General Letitia James' office has ordered NYU Langone Health to resume its Transgender Youth Health Program.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Actress Daryl Hannah explains why the depiction of herself in the FX miniseries "Love Story" is unacceptable in an op-ed in Friday's New York Times.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Brian Anthony Moreland is a Tony Award-nominated producer who has worked on numerous hit shows and joins a short list of Black producers working on Broadway.
Pokémon fans across New York City waited in live for special events marking the franchise's 30th anniversary.
The New York Knicks rallied to beat the Utah Jazz 134-117 on Wednesday night to snap a two-game losing streak.
Two of New Jersey's biggest cities, Jersey City and Newark, are joining a push to bring FIFA World Cup celebrations to local streets.
Giants co-owners Steve, Laurie and Jonathan Tisch want to transfer their shares of the NFL club to their children's trusts, according to a league memo obtained by The Associated Press.
Just as anticipated, St. John's and UConn turned the Big East regular season into a two-team race. Maybe they're headed for one more heavyweight clash in the finals of the conference tournament.
Mathew Barzal scored in overtime to cap the Islanders' rally from a three-goal deficit for a 4-3 win over the Blues on Tuesday night.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
Could New York City's harsh winter weather end up curbing the number of rats? Here's why experts are saying don't count on it.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for March 11 at 11 p.m.
New video shows a man jumping into an icy pond in Central Park to rescue a dog.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined other city officials at the third "Rental Ripoff" hearing Wednesday.
We're learning more about the 78-year-old man killed in a chain reaction crash Tuesday night in Brooklyn, just half a block from his home. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin spoke to neighbors in Gravesend about the accident that involved an FDNY fire truck.
A second discovery of human remains in Queens sends a husband to jail, accused of killing his wife. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
