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Mount Sinai and BioBus pay high school students as junior scientist interns who scoop up poop in search of sickness. CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell reports.
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Mount Sinai and BioBus pay high school students as junior scientist interns who scoop up poop in search of sickness. CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell reports.
Police say two people were shot and the MTA bus was struck when gunfire rang out in Harlem. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian reports from the scene.
Xavier Santiago aims to replace Eddie Gibbs, who won the district seat in a special election two years ago.
CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell shows us how the local community board chair, Xavier Santiago, is pounding the pavement to challenge first-time incumbent Eddie Gibbs in District 68.
We have an update to a story we first reported on Friday. Harlem mother Vanda Jones says she is once again able to put food on the table for her family after the state refunded $434 to her SNAP benefits.
A car was stolen with a 1-year-old girl in the backseat Tuesday morning in Harlem. The child has been found safe, and charges are pending against the suspect.
A 1-year-old girl is safe and back with her family in Harlem after a terrifying ordeal. Police say the family's car was stolen while the child was in the backseat. CBS New York's John Dias explains how officers tracked down the car.
A car was stolen with a 1-year-old girl in the backseat Tuesday morning in Harlem. The child has been found safe, and charges are pending against the suspect. CBS New York's John Dias has reaction from residents.
A car was stolen with a 1-year-old girl in the backseat Tuesday morning in Harlem. Police say the child has been found safe and the suspect is now in custody.
Chopper 2 is over the scene in Harlem as police try to track down a car they say was stolen with a 1-year-old girl in the backseat.
The officer injured his knee when the suspect tried to flee a traffic stop in Harlem, according to police.
A Harlem mom says she can't buy groceries because her food assistance benefits were stolen. It's a card-skimming scam that's targeted tens of thousands of New Yorkers. CBS New York investigative reporter Mahsa Saeidi has learned a simple tech upgrade could prevent much of this agony.
The Harlem restaurant 67 Orange Street is stirring up some special cocktails ahead of the Juneteenth holiday.
CBS New York's community partners with Juneteenth NYC are highlighting Black-owned restaurants in all the boroughs. Harlem reporter Jessi Mitchell takes us inside 67 Orange Street.
As part of its 90th anniversary celebration, Harlem's historic venue honored Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds on Monday.
CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell covers Harlem and was there Monday as the theater's leaders celebrated the Grammy-winning singer and producer.
A 19-year-old was shot in Harlem on Saturday evening.
Harlem's historic Apollo Theater is celebrating its 90th anniversary with the opening of new stages and plans for renovations under new leadership.
Manhattan high school teacher Billy Green, who was named New York State's "Teacher of the Year" in 2023, is one of the grand marshals for this year's Queens Pride Parade.
Comedy In Harlem will reopen in a newer, larger location on West 145th Street.
A popular Harlem comedy club is about to reopen in a larger location. It's welcoming sold-out crowds for this weekend's shows. CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell takes us to Comedy In Harlem.
Investigators say 29-year-old Roberto Guerrero was arrested in April after police found guns, ammunition and a 3-D printer in his Harlem apartment. Video allegedly shows Guerrero firing ghost guns in Central Park.
At the end of next month, the city will stop funding several sites that serve these people in need. CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell spoke with clients at Harlem's Rainbow Clubhouse about the hardships they could face.
Members of a mutual aid organization were arrested on May 11 for distributing food without a permit in Harlem.
Members of a mutual aid organization were arrested this past weekend for distributing food in Harlem without a permit. They tell CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian they're standing by their message of helping others.
On Day 1 of the LIRR strike, riders reported their regular trips to and from New York City turned into marathons.
A New York man accused of helping to lead a multi-state check fraud scheme has pleaded guilty, according to a court record filed Thursday in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.
The NYPD said Elvin Suarez struck four pedestrians after his 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 SUV veered over a concrete island near West 109th St. and Amsterdam Ave.
No injuries have been reported because of the issue, the Food and Drug Administration said.
Izz al-Din al-Haddad was killed in a "precise strike in the area on the City of Gaza," the Israel Defense Forces said Saturday.
On Day 1 of the LIRR strike, riders reported their regular trips to and from New York City turned into marathons.
The NYPD said Elvin Suarez struck four pedestrians after his 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 SUV veered over a concrete island near West 109th St. and Amsterdam Ave.
The work stoppage, the LIRR's first since 1994, went into effect after the MTA and five unions representing 3,500 workers failed to reach a deal on a new four-year contract.
A controversial plan would build one of nation's largest battery energy storage sites near homes on Staten Island. The state says the sites are critical to New York's push for cleaner energy, but how and where they're built remains a flashpoint.
Ahead of the 2026 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, some athletes are showing how simply reaching the starting line is a victory.
The weekend is set to be the warmest of the year so far with summer-like weather across the Tri-State Area.
Keep an umbrella nearby as there's a chance for showers across the New York and New Jersey area. But the weather will turn to sunshine and warm temperatures for the weekend.
The weather on Wednesday will be a mix of sunshine and clouds with the potential for a shower in New York City. In the evening, rain becomes more widespread.
An unsettled pattern continues through the entire Mother's Day weekend in the New York City area.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
With just weeks to go before the primary, voters in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District are wondering where their congressman is.
Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks will take place on both the lower East River near the Seaport and the lower Hudson River, in collaboration with Jersey City.
It was down to the wire for one lucky New Jersey lottery winner. A winning $5.9 million Pick-6 lottery ticket was just eight days away from expiring.
The weekend is set to be the warmest of the year so far with summer-like weather across the Tri-State Area.
For the first time ever, the World Cup final will host a Super Bowl-style halftime show, with megawatt headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS.
On Day 1 of the LIRR strike, riders reported their regular trips to and from New York City turned into marathons.
The work stoppage, the LIRR's first since 1994, went into effect after the MTA and five unions representing 3,500 workers failed to reach a deal on a new four-year contract.
Glen Cove's hidden gem has been closed for nearly two decades, but it's finally reopening thanks to hard work from the community.
Riders have been rerouted to Grand Central Terminal, which is much more crowded than usual since the electrical fire at Penn Station.
A coalition of five unions representing LIRR workers say they are prepared to walk off the job just after midnight tonight if there's no deal.
The work stoppage, the LIRR's first since 1994, went into effect after the MTA and five unions representing 3,500 workers failed to reach a deal on a new four-year contract.
With just weeks to go before the primary, voters in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District are wondering where their congressman is.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed millions to keep the program open, but the reforms would cut reimbursement rates for private duty nurses.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government plans to file a defamation lawsuit against The New York Times.
President Trump is in Beijing meeting with China's President Xi Jinping, with the two leaders aiming to stabilize their trading relationship after last year's trade war.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed millions to keep the program open, but the reforms would cut reimbursement rates for private duty nurses.
A New York native is among 16 American passengers who are quarantining in Nebraska after being on the cruise ship that is at the center of the deadly hantavirus outbreak.
American passengers on the MV Hondius cruise ship, which was hit with a deadly outbreak of the hantavirus, are back in the U.S. Three of the at least 10 people confirmed infected in the outbreak have died.
Three New Yorkers are among the 18 people being quarantined in Nebraska and Atlanta due to hantavirus concerns.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
The well-known film critic and journalist Rex Reed has died at 87.
"The Pitt" star Isa Briones is bringing heightened pride and Filipino presence to both stage and screen.
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" has canceled two weeks of performances following a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
Cam Schlittler overpowered the New York Mets in his Subway Series debut.
Ahead of the 2026 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, some athletes are showing how simply reaching the starting line is a victory.
A.J. Ewing's first Major League home run sparked a comeback as the New York Mets completed a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers on Thursday.
Carson Benge delivered his first big league walk-off hit, a 10th-inning single, lifting the Mets past the Tigers 3-2 on Wednesday night.
Nicolás Fernández scored a goal in the eighth minute, Matt Freese had his fourth shutout this season, and New York City FC beat Charlotte FC 1-0 on Wednesday night.
Ahead of the 2026 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, some athletes are showing how simply reaching the starting line is a victory.
The Second Avenue Subway project has entered phase two of extending the "Q" line, but Harlem businesses say they're struggling to co-exist with the construction.
City Council members say requirement for transparent roll-down gates is burdensome for small businesses ahead of the July 1 enforcement deadline.
For more than four decades, residents living beside Brooklyn's District 13 Sanitation Garage in Coney Island have been waiting for the facility to move away from their homes.
There's a swim club in Harlem teaching kids a lifesaving skill, and they're turning timid swimmers into competitors.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Police said a Manhattan man was driving drunk and lost control of his car before striking and killing two people.
CBS News New York's John Dias has the latest on the strike, the LIRR's first since 1994, and Kristie Keleshian looks at alternative ways to get around during the work stoppage.
CBS News New York's John Elliott is calling for sunny skies and a high near 80 on Saturday, and it will be even warmer on Sunday.
Many gathered outside Penn Station on Saturday morning as the railroad begins its first strike in 32 years. CBS News New York's John Dias leads team coverage.
The MTA and the unions failed to come to an agreement on the fourth year of a new contract late Friday, leading to the railroad's first work stoppage since 1994. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
