At long last, jaywalking may soon be legal in New York City
The New York City Council recently passed a bill that would make jaywalking legal.
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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.
This weekend, the HOPE in Harlem Conference will encourage mental health care among young people through sports.
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and this weekend, the HOPE in Harlem Conference will encourage mental health care among young people through sports. CBS News New York's Jessi Mitchell shows us how an innovative program at one Harlem church continues to break the stigma in the Black community.
Harlem's historic Abyssinian Baptist Church has a new leader. Rev. Dr. Kevin Johnson is taking over after a two-year search, succeeding the legendary Rev. Calvin Butts. The process was not without controversy as Johnson makes a homecoming. CBS News New York's Maurice DuBois sat down with Johnson to discuss his new role.
Rev. Dr. Kevin Johnson sat down for his first interview since becoming senior pastor of Harlem's Abyssinian Baptist Church.
The new leader of the historic Abyssinian Baptist Church is sitting down for his first interview since being named to the high profile role. Rev. Dr. Kevin Johnson welcomed CBS News New York's Maurice DuBois to Abyssinian's homecoming service.
CBS News New York's John Dias spoke exclusively to the heartbroken best friend of victim Martha Rodriguez.
This New York Fashion Week, one runway features a special showcase of creations coming out of SoHarlem, Inc.
A block party held in Harlem on Saturday aimed to raise awareness about domestic violence.
Harlem's older neighbors came together Wednesday for National Senior Citizens Day.
Harlem's older neighbors came together Wednesday for National Senior Citizens Day.
WE ACT for Environmental Justice encourages everyone to prepare for the impacts of extreme heat and flooding.
After experiencing extremes like excessive heat and street flooding this summer, CBS News New York's Jessi Mitchell shows us how Harlem residents are preparing for any kind of climate emergency.
Police said the 62-year-old man ignored the officers' orders to drop the weapon. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Concerts, dance classes and wellness workshops will all be available at the Darkness Rising Project's block party for mental health in Harlem on Saturday. The founding executive director, Carlita Ector, and marketing director, Nekeyeta Newkirk, share more details about the annual event and how the non-profit provides resources to marginalized communities.
Veterans in Harlem find a community home at the American Legion Post #398, which bears the name of the Army's first Black General, Charles Young.
The New York Knicks routed the Chicago Bulls 136-96 on Friday night in a game they led by 47 points.
The surging Hawks routed the Nets 141-107 on Friday night for their fourth straight victory and 18th in 20 games.
The Flyers beat the Islanders 3-1 on Friday night to move within one point of the Islanders for third place in the Metropolitan Division.
Easter weekend kicks off with May-like weather in the New York area before rain returns for the holiday.
With just over one square mile of land, the City of Hoboken says the 2026 FIFA World Cup could be a once-in-a-generation opportunity for homeowners.
Easter weekend kicks off with May-like weather in the New York area before rain returns for the holiday.
New York City's attempt to reduce class sizes will likely be pushed back for two years, a state senator told CBS News New York.
Stony Brook University professor Timothy Glotch is one of 10 scientists selected to shape research plans for NASA's next Artemis missions.
The struggle for some dementia patients and caregivers just to get through the day can be daunting and stressful, but some programs in New York are helping alleviate stress.
Social media influencers are driving a dangerous trend of people trespassing to explore abandoned buildings, New York State Police say.
Easter weekend kicks off with May-like weather in the New York area before rain returns for the holiday.
UConn's jaw-dropping buzzer beater catapulted them to the Final Four.
Bridgeport firefighter Terrence Cramer was killed after his girlfriend's ex shot him in a fit of rage at a Connecticut home, according to an arrest warrant.
Jabari Bush is accused of fatally shooting active-duty Bridgeport Firefighter Terrence Cramer in Shelton, police said.
Warmer weather will return to New York City and the surrounding area soon.
Easter weekend kicks off with May-like weather in the New York area before rain returns for the holiday.
With just over one square mile of land, the City of Hoboken says the 2026 FIFA World Cup could be a once-in-a-generation opportunity for homeowners.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving into Drumthwacket, the governor's official residence in Princeton.
A pastor in New Jersey was taken into custody by immigration agents while working at his day job, according to church members.
The discovery of a suspicious device forced the cancellation of the Keansburg, New Jersey, St. Patrick's Day Parade last weekend.
Stony Brook University professor Timothy Glotch is one of 10 scientists selected to shape research plans for NASA's next Artemis missions.
A Long Island man accused of shooting his sister in the head with a crossbow pleaded not guilty to attempted murder Thursday.
A Long Island high schooler and his mom are being credited with saving a sleeping neighbor from a house fire.
New York Republican gubernatorial nominee Bruce Blakeman said Tuesday he will sue the state after the Campaign Finance Board denied him matching funds.
The driver accused of striking and killing a Nassau County school crossing guard in February has been arraigned.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving into Drumthwacket, the governor's official residence in Princeton.
The search for the second crew member, a weapons system officer, is continuing, two U.S. officials said.
One of the sources said Hegseth wants someone in the role who will implement President Trump and Hegseth's vision for the Army.
A pastor in New Jersey was taken into custody by immigration agents while working at his day job, according to church members.
President Trump has ousted Pam Bondi as attorney general, saying she will be taking a job in the private sector.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
Megan Thee Stallion was released from a New York City hospital after she got sick during a performance of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
The New York Knicks routed the Chicago Bulls 136-96 on Friday night in a game they led by 47 points.
The surging Hawks routed the Nets 141-107 on Friday night for their fourth straight victory and 18th in 20 games.
The Flyers beat the Islanders 3-1 on Friday night to move within one point of the Islanders for third place in the Metropolitan Division.
The Yankees beat the Marlins 8-2 in their home opener Friday for their second 6-1 start in three seasons.
San Francisco rookie catcher Daniel Susac went 3 for 3 with a walk in his first four big league at-bats and the Giants rolled over the New York Mets 7-2.
Preparations for Passover in Brooklyn blend centuries-old rituals with modern traditions unique to each family.
New York has filed a lawsuit against solar company Attyx, saying it didn't just sell panels, it sold promises it couldn't keep.
Long before Manhattan's iconic street grid took shape, an English widow planned a Brooklyn community that helped shape the city today.
The Center for Brooklyn History showcase examines the Battle of Brooklyn through rare maps, paintings, and historical artifacts from the American Revolutionary War.
From World War II to modern mixology, women in Brooklyn fought for their place behind the bar. This Women's History Month, their legacy continues to influence the city's nightlife.
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 April 3 at 11 p.m.
A search-and-rescue operation is underway in the Middle East for an American aviator who is missing after Iran shot down a fighter jet Friday. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
The suspected gunman in the stray bullet shooting of a 7-month-old baby in Brooklyn was arraigned Friday as a second suspect was taken into custody in Pennsylvania. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
A second person of interest was taken into custody Friday in connection to the fatal shooting of a 7-month-old baby in Brooklyn. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
A police officer in upstate New York helped out a skunk with a cup on its head Friday morning.
