Rat mitigation efforts underway outside Harlem schools
New bins outside 14 schools are part of a pilot program to block rats' access to trash.
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New bins outside 14 schools are part of a pilot program to block rats' access to trash.
New rat mitigation efforts in Harlem are about to face their first big test when students return to school next week. CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell shows us how new waste bins are reducing rats' access to garbage. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/47YkDUk
Much of the planning for the March on Washington happened in Harlem, out of an apartment building organizers used as headquarters. CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell takes us there on the 60th anniversary.
A judge ruled Gotham Buds, across from the Apollo Theatre, is exempt from an injunction blocking the Office of Cannabis Management from opening any other dispensaries while a lawsuit proceeds against its licensing program.
Save Harlem Now! led the effort ahead of the famed civil rights demonstration's 60th anniversary.
Save Harlem Now! led the effort ahead of the March on Washington's 60th anniversary, CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell reports.
A judge ruled the business can move forward and begin sales. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.
CBS New York looks into the key roles New Yorkers played in the March on Washington and the historic places where they planned the movement. Plus, Maurice DuBois sits down with family members of key organizers for their unique insights.
Despite initial pushback from the local business improvement district, opening of Gotham Buds is moving forward.
Gotham Buds will be located across the street from the famed Apollo Theater. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
The East Harlem food pantry has seen more new migrants seeking services in two months than all of last year. CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell reports.
The 49th annual event was held on West 135th Street. Three different stages hosted music, plays, and dance.
The 49th annual event was held on West 135th Street. Three different stages hosted music, plays, and dance. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce hosted the event with a mix of entertainment and important information.
Harlem Week wraps up a celebration of the community this weekend. The two-week festival featured food and entertainment but also focused on health. CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell spoke to organizers. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3sd5gqJ
Shawn Smith, an endometrial cancer survivor who advocates for women to pay close attention to their bodies, joined CBS News New York on Friday to share more about her mission and the Spot Her initiative.
Shawn Smith, an endometrial cancer survivor who advocates for women to pay close attention to their bodies, joined CBS News New York on Friday to share more about her mission and the Spot Her initiative in Harlem.
Harlem is part of one of four mitigation zones in the city that will get additional funding to help combat rats.
Police said Jacob Franco was standing in front of the store on West 128th Street when a gunman shot him in the chest.
Police said Jacob Franco, 29, was standing in front of the store on West 128th Street when a gunman shot him in the chest.
As New York City gets tough on its rodent problem, the first Anti-Rat Day of Action was held Saturday in Harlem. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3KF60vo
Police are looking for the gunman who killed a man outside a liquor store in Harlem late Friday night.
Police said a gunman killed a man who was standing outside a liquor store on West 128th Street.
Rep. Adriano Espaillat and environmental activists showed the lack of access to waterways compared to Lower Manhattan.
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J.T. Miller scored 2:21 into overtime and the New York Rangers beat the St. Louis Blues 2-1 on Thursday night.
The New York Knicks rallied for a 114-113 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night.
The Miami Heat snapped a five-game losing streak with a 106-95 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night.
Nine Brooklyn Football Club partner bars are collecting shelf-stable food and winter coats to benefit 10 local schools.
Under a bill expected to be passed by the New York City Council, delivery app companies will be forced to stop firing delivery workers without cause.
Nine Brooklyn Football Club partner bars are collecting shelf-stable food and winter coats to benefit 10 local schools.
Under a bill expected to be passed by the New York City Council, delivery app companies will be forced to stop firing delivery workers without cause.
In New York, cases of flu, RSV and COVID have spiked since Thanksgiving.
Just one day after Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced Catherine Almonte Da Costa as Director of Appointments in his new administration, she resigned.
A 12-year-old was stabbed at a Brooklyn playground, and a 13-year-old and 15-year-old were stabbed in Queens on Thursday afternoon.
Thursday will bring even more relief, with highs near 50° and a taste of early spring in December. But don't get too comfortable—changes are brewing.
Some of the highest totals were on Long Island and in New Jersey, where greater than 6 inches of snow was measured.
A large water main break in Waterbury, Connecticut, is impacting tens of thousands of residents.
Bitterly cold temperatures are causing icy road conditions, including black ice, Monday morning in the Tri-State Area.
Survivors of the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting, families and lawmakers gathered in Washington, D.C., on Thursday to honor the lives lost and continue calls for action to end gun violence.
Sherrill and Lt. Gov.-elect Dale Caldwell said their inauguration will take place in New Jersey's largest city.
Friday is a First Alert Weather Day as heavy rain and 45-50-plus mph wind gusts could cause coastal flooding, downed trees and power outages.
The remains of Dulce Maria Alavez, who went missing in 2019, have not been found, despite a fake report on social media, officials said Wednesday.
Thursday will bring even more relief, with highs near 50° and a taste of early spring in December. But don't get too comfortable—changes are brewing.
A celebration of the upcoming FIFA World Cup was held Tuesday at the Gateway Center in Newark, featuring a former great player for the U.S. Men's National Team.
In New York, cases of flu, RSV and COVID have spiked since Thanksgiving.
The suspect in the 1997 murder of a woman and her daughter whose bodies were found near Gilgo Beach appeared before a judge in Mineola on Thursday morning.
The car appeared to plow into the garage of a home on East Broadway in Woodmere just before 3 a.m. Thursday.
Friday is a First Alert Weather Day as heavy rain and 45-50-plus mph wind gusts could cause coastal flooding, downed trees and power outages.
Thursday will bring even more relief, with highs near 50° and a taste of early spring in December. But don't get too comfortable—changes are brewing.
Under a bill expected to be passed by the New York City Council, delivery app companies will be forced to stop firing delivery workers without cause.
TikTok's China-based parent company ByteDance must sever ties with TikTok or lose access to U.S. app stores and web-hosting services
Just one day after Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced Catherine Almonte Da Costa as Director of Appointments in his new administration, she resigned.
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released a new batch of 68 photos obtained from Jeffrey Epstein's estate. Follow live updates here.
Sherrill and Lt. Gov.-elect Dale Caldwell said their inauguration will take place in New Jersey's largest city.
In New York, cases of flu, RSV and COVID have spiked since Thanksgiving.
There are at least 500 sudden and unexpected deaths in the city each year, and in roughly a fifth of those cases, a genetic cause can be detected.
UnitedHealthcare and NewYork-Presbyterian have roughly two weeks to reach an agreement or thousands of Medicare Advantage members could be forced to find care elsewhere.
Connecticut is dealing with its first measles case since 2021, after a child, who is not vaccinated, contracted the virus while traveling internationally.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
Jake and Romy Reiner released a statement on Wednesday, remembering their parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, as their best friends.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Nick Reiner appeared in court on Wednesday on two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
Bronx drill rapper Kay Flock, whose real name is Kevin Perez, was sentenced to 30 years in prison Tuesday.
J.T. Miller scored 2:21 into overtime and the New York Rangers beat the St. Louis Blues 2-1 on Thursday night.
The New York Knicks rallied for a 114-113 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night.
The Miami Heat snapped a five-game losing streak with a 106-95 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night.
Jesper Bratt scored the winning goal in a shootout and the New Jersey Devils defeated the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday night.
Luke Weaver has agreed to a $22 million, two-year contract with the Mets, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
Nine Brooklyn Football Club partner bars are collecting shelf-stable food and winter coats to benefit 10 local schools.
The Davis Center in Harlem is now open for its first winter season after technical delays.
After losing his mother to a stroke in 2022, a Brownsville native is turning personal grief into a grassroots foundation, offering counseling and mentorship to children and young adults.
A Brooklyn startup and a national nonprofit are teaming up to turn everyday mail lockers into easy donation hubs, delivering thousands of toys to hospital rooms this holiday season.
The city is sharing new details about the historic $1 billion investment announced for the Coney Island Boardwalk, the largest in its century-long history
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 John Elliott has your First Alert Forecast for December 18 at 11 p.m.
Firefighters battled a five-alarm fire in the Melrose section of the Bronx on Thursday.
Pope Leo has named Bishop Ronald Hicks of Joliet, Illinois, the new Archbishop of New York after officially accepting Cardinal Timothy Dolan's resignation. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello had a chance to spend time one-on-one with both the outgoing and incoming archbishop.
Two teenagers are in the hospital after a stabbing in Queens on Thursday. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo shows us surveillance video that police are examining.
The suspect in the Brown University mass shooting was found dead by suicide in a storage facility in New Hampshire on Thursday. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
