"Jaja's African Hair Braiding" adds laughter, love & drama to Broadway
The new Broadway show takes audiences inside a busy Harlem hair braiding salon with a cast of eclectic characters. Somi Kakoma plays the title character, Jaja.
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The new Broadway show takes audiences inside a busy Harlem hair braiding salon with a cast of eclectic characters. Somi Kakoma plays the title character, Jaja.
The historic venue has a new venture, bringing together curated conversations, film screenings and performances.
The Apollo Theater's inaugural Festival of Arts and Ideas happens this Friday through Sunday, bringing curated conversations to the center stage. CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell has the story.
Mayor Eric Adams is calling for changes to the day in how inspections are carried out at day cares across New York City after another dangerous discovery. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
The discovery comes after another recent tragedy in which a toddler died and three others were sickened due to exposure to fentanyl at a Bronx day care.
Police said there were passengers on the buses, but fortunately no one was injured.
Illegally manufactured ghost guns and and the 3D printers used to make them were found at the day care center in East Harlem. CBS New York's Doug Williams reports.
Police said there were passengers on the buses, but fortunately no one was injured. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban announced that ghost guns were found at Alay's Daycare on East 117th Street in Harlem.
The parade started 54 years ago in 1969. It's held every third Sunday in September.
There was a celebration of American Black culture in Harlem on Sunday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3PH4pbd
There was a celebration of American Black culture in Harlem on Sunday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3PH4pbd
The family of a woman who was brutally beaten in the subway is angry the suspect wasn't arrested sooner. It's disturbing video that may be hard to watch for some people. Her daughter spoke to CBS New York's Lisa Rozner.
Here at CBS New York we believe we are #BetterTogether, so we're teaming up with Big Russ Barber Shop in Harlem to offer back-to-school haircuts and supplies for Harlem families.
Here at CBS New York we believe we are #BetterTogether, so we teamed up with Big Russ Barber Shop in Harlem, New York Common Pantry and Harlem Mothers and Fathers SAVE to offer back-to-school haircuts and supplies for Harlem families.
Here at CBS New York we believe we are #BetterTogether, so we're teaming up with Big Russ Barber Shop in Harlem and New York Common Pantry to offer back-to-school haircuts and supplies for Harlem families.
CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell speaks with a mother of four who said our #BetterTogether event was a blessing to stumble upon.
Here at CBS New York we believe we are #BetterTogether, so we're teaming up with Big Russ Barber Shop in Harlem and New York Common Pantry to offer back-to-school haircuts and supplies for Harlem families.
Here at CBS New York we believe we are #BetterTogether, so we're teaming up with Big Russ Barber Shop in Harlem and New York Common Pantry to offer back-to-school haircuts and supplies for Harlem families.
As New York City students head back to school this week, CBS New York is making their year #BetterTogether with our community partner Big Russ Barber Shop in Harlem.
It's back-to-school time, and here at CBS New York, we believe we are better together. That's why we teamed up with our community partners to offer back-to-school haircuts and supplies for Harlem families. CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell was at Big Russ barber training school. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3r7dGzJ
The barbers at Big Russ Barber Shop in Harlem are joining with CBS2 to give away free back-to-school haircuts. CBS2's Jessi Mitchell reports.
As 9-year-old Darren Lopez got a haircut, Will Smith of Big Russ Barber shop told CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell he's happy to give back to the community and get kids looking sharp as they go back to school.
CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell is at a #BetterTogether event at Big Russ Barber Shop in Harlem, talking with kids who are getting free haircuts as they head back to school.
Russell Smith spoke with CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell about how the barbershop is not just about getting a good cut.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
A federal appeals court has restricted access to one of the most common means of abortion in the U.S. by blocking the mailing of mifepristone.
Between the FIFA World Cup and America 250 celebrations, there's a lot going on in New York City this summer, and security will be tight.
A man who was shot inside the Freehold Borough Public Library in New Jersey on Thursday remains in critical condition, officials say.
A suspect in a deadly shooting at a Chick-fil-A in New Jersey has been arrested, police say.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
Between the FIFA World Cup and America 250 celebrations, there's a lot going on in New York City this summer, and security will be tight.
The NYPD has released harrowing bodycam video of a deadly police shooting of a man with a machete who had slashed three people at Grand Central Station.
Thousands rallied on International Workers' Day across the five boroughs, including on Wall Street, where hundreds blocked the New York Stock Exchange.
The Trump Administration is once again taking aim at New York City's congestion pricing program.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area this week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
A man who was shot inside the Freehold Borough Public Library in New Jersey on Thursday remains in critical condition, officials say.
A suspect in a deadly shooting at a Chick-fil-A in New Jersey has been arrested, police say.
FIFA and NJ Transit said unsanctioned shuttle and bus companies will not be allowed to drop off ticketholders at MetLife Stadium.
A shooting at a library in Freehold, New Jersey, is under investigation.
A suspect is in custody after two people were stabbed to death on Long Island early Friday morning, Nassau County police said.
Suffolk County officials say contamination from a former Grumman Navy site is far worse than previously acknowledged and is still spreading.
The Suffolk County Police Department has converted a seized 2020 Corvette Stingray Coupe into a full-fledged police car, with lights and siren, to raise awareness about driving while under the influence.
Residents said anti-Muslim vandalism was found on at least eight stop signs in the area of Carto Circle in Deer Park.
Rumblings of a possible LIRR strike are putting commuters on edge. The MTA says it's preparing for a potential walkout, while union leaders say they're fighting for a fair deal.
Thousands rallied on International Workers' Day across the five boroughs, including on Wall Street, where hundreds blocked the New York Stock Exchange.
The Trump Administration is once again taking aim at New York City's congestion pricing program.
Negotiations over a $500 million dollar government aid package for Spirit stalled after bondholders balked at the terms.
The New York governor wants confirmation that ICE agent Jonathan Ross was not moved to New York after the Minneapolis killing of Renee Good.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing pressure from opposing sides regarding a housing voucher program. While some want it to expand, others want to curb its growth.
Keyport residents say they're on edge because of dozens of cancer cases over the years in a neighborhood near the former Aeromarine landfill.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
Travelers at Newark Airport may have been exposed to an individual with measles, New Jersey health officials warn.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
The 16th Annual Lustgarten Foundation New York City Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research was held Sunday in Battery Park City.
"The Ed Sullivan Show" on CBS brought the evolution of rock music into America's living rooms. More than 50 years after Sullivan died, he's getting the ultimate rock 'n' roll honor.
Megan Thee Stallion has decided to end her run with "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" early, the Broadway show announced on Monday.
The woman accusing Harvey Weinstein of raping her at a Manhattan hotel room in 2013 took the stand Monday in the third trial of the disgraced movie mogul.
Ticketmaster will be rereleasing tickets for Harry Styles' upcoming concerts in New York City that were originally purchased by scalpers, the company says.
The upcoming fashion exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art includes 25 mannequins based on real bodies.
FIFA and NJ Transit said unsanctioned shuttle and bus companies will not be allowed to drop off ticketholders at MetLife Stadium.
The Knicks had their biggest playoff victory in franchise history, overwhelming and eliminating the Hawks 140-89 in Game 6 on Thursday night.
The soccer clinic at the Jamaica YMCA turned into a dream come true when the kids were given free tickets to a World Cup match.
The Nationals beat the Mets 5-4 Thursday, dealing reeling New York its 17th loss in 20 games.
The Washington Nationals routed the reeling New York Mets 14-2 on a rainy Wednesday night at Citi Field.
In New York City, where land is at a premium, a stockpile of pristine soil unearthed at construction sites helps lower emissions and support urban farmers.
Have you ever wondered what happens to a restaurant's leftover or unsold food at the end of the day? Food access advocates say it could make a big difference if it were served to the community.
A new report finds a shortage of courts, fields and swimming pools in some New York City neighborhoods.
Residents living near New York City's busiest airports say the noise overhead has escalated from a nuisance to a health concern.
Construction began Tuesday on a major redesign of Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn.
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.
The Empire State Building celebrated its 95th birthday Friday.
Episcopal Health Services opened a new outpatient facility in the Rockaways on Friday.
The 40-mile ride through New York City starts Sunday at around 7:30 a.m.
A man who was shot inside the Freehold Borough Public Library in New Jersey on Thursday remains in critical condition, officials say. As CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports, the investigation is still ongoing, and the incident has left the community shaken.
NJ Transit and the FIFA host committee want fans to stick to the official plan, leaving private car and shuttle companies unhappy they won't benefit from the event. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
