Aid organization members handcuffed while trying to distribute food in Harlem
Members of a mutual aid organization were arrested on May 11 for distributing food without a permit in Harlem.
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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.
One person was taken into custody after a round was fired inside a Harlem subway station.
Dozens of volunteers showed up for a "produce party" at Gunhill Commons in the Bronx on Saturday. Teams packed more than 10,000 pounds of fresh produce all donated by Hunts Point Market, then helped deliver the food to more than 1,200 families in the Bronx and Harlem.
Walks in the park just got a lot brighter thanks to Harlem Sculpture Gardens, the largest outdoor public art exhibit ever in the neighborhood.
Walks in the park just got a lot brighter thanks to Harlem Sculpture Gardens, the largest outdoor public art exhibit ever in the neighborhood. CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell reports.
With new power granted by the state, New York City has launched a crackdown on illegal smoke shops.
The Sheriff's Office and the NYPD said they inspected at least 20 shops across the five boroughs. CBS New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas has the story.
Police are looking for a person who shot a 61-year-old man in the face in Harlem and for the gunman in a double-shooting in Hamilton Heights. CBS New York's Kristine Johnson has the story.
"Swans of Harlem" tells the story of five ballerinas in the early days of Dance Theatre of Harlem.
Tenants of a Harlem apartment building claim they're living in unsafe conditions and that nothing is being done about it. Local leaders joined residents for a rally Saturday in front of the Savoy Park Apartments.
One hundred young migrants volunteered to clean up a park in Harlem on Wednesday morning. They say it's a small way to give back to the city that's provided them with so much. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
The Black Comic Book Festival comes back to Harlem this week, bringing together fans of all generations to celebrate diverse voices and artists. As CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell explains, this 12th annual event aims to be bigger and better than ever.
East Harlem community leaders say the state oversaturated the neighborhood with methadone and other drug treatment centers as most patients live elsewhere. CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell reports.
Police are searching for a missing child in Harlem. They say 9-year-old Mateo Soria was last seen around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at 445 West 125th St. Anyone who sees Mateo or has information on his whereabouts is asked to call police.
Cellphone video shows good Samaritans rushing to help the teenager who, they said, was on the ground in the middle of the Harlem street.
Cellphone video shows good Samaritans rushing to help the teenager who, they said, was on the ground in the middle of the Harlem street. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
May 16 is Mental Health Action Day. The Boys and Girls Club Of Harlem is awarded Mental Health Action Day Grant from CBS New York And MTV. Prameela Boorada and Chaelee Dalton from Boys and Girls Club joins CBS New York to discuss.
Through the windows of an old barbershop, neighbors have seen images indicating an illegal smoke shop could be going there next.
Through the windows of an old barbershop, neighbors have seen images indicating an illegal smoke shop could be going there next. CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell reports.
The man accused in a deadly Harlem subway push appeared in court Wednesday.
Investigators the unprovoked attack happened shortly before 7 p.m. at the 125th Street-Lexington Avenue station.
Investigators the unprovoked attack happened shortly before 7 p.m. at the 125th Street-Lexington Avenue station. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Police say a man has been charged with murder in the unprovoked attack. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports from the scene.
The Gold Women's Business Connect event encouraged networking and support.
Aerial shots of the blaze appear to show a portion of the building on East Main Street collapsed overnight.
New York Mets slugger Juan Soto is scheduled to undergo an MRI after he left Friday night's game against the San Francisco Giants with right calf tightness.
Francisco Alvarez homered twice and rookie Nolan McLean retired his first 15 batters as the New York Mets snapped a three-game skid Friday night with a 10-3 rout of the San Francisco Giants.
President Trump ordered the Department of Homeland Security to find a way to pay "each and every employee" of the agency.
The New York Knicks routed the Chicago Bulls 136-96 on Friday night in a game they led by 47 points.
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.
Aerial shots of the blaze appear to show a portion of the building on East Main Street collapsed overnight.
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.
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.
President Trump ordered the Department of Homeland Security to find a way to pay "each and every employee" of the agency.
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.
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.
New York Mets slugger Juan Soto is scheduled to undergo an MRI after he left Friday night's game against the San Francisco Giants with right calf tightness.
Francisco Alvarez homered twice and rookie Nolan McLean retired his first 15 batters as the New York Mets snapped a three-game skid Friday night with a 10-3 rout of the San Francisco Giants.
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.
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.
Paterson firefighters battled intense flames coming from the entire building on East Main Street.
It's the first time enemy fire has downed a U.S. plane since the start of the war with Iran. CBS News' Shawna Mizelle reports.
The alleged gunman was charged with murder and another suspect was in custody after the fatal shooting of a 7-month-old in a stroller. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Saturday morning First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for April 3 at 11 p.m.
