At Grandma's Place In Harlem, Shoppers Find Toys, Books, And Life Lessons
"That's my hidden agenda, to make everyone a reader," owner Dawn Harris-Martine told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
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"That's my hidden agenda, to make everyone a reader," owner Dawn Harris-Martine told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
A proposal to build two new high-rise towers in Harlem faces challenges from the surrounding community.
A non-profit in Harlem is teaching children and adults alike how powerful they can be when their minds and bodies align, aiming to spread positivity throughout the community.
The goal of the centers is to save lives, but residents have concerns.
They enjoyed face-painting and arts and crafts, along with some music and good food.
Dolls of color are hard to find on shelves in stores in central Harlem this holiday season. One local grandmother has made representation her mission for the last two decades.
Police released a photo of the suspect they're searching for Tuesday, identifying him as Tyler Wise, also known as "Johnny Ringo."
An Internet Master Plan is in motion to connect NYCHA properties to high-speed internet. Tenants are having to make tough decisions while they wait.
Many commuters told CBS2 they want more cops, cameras and community outreach in the system.
It was a festive time to ring in the season with friends and neighbors.
Three loaded guns were also found.
Commissioner Daniel Nigro said the 31-year-old from Brooklyn never regained consciousness and died Friday morning.
Black women-owned businesses are showcasing their products at the Harlem Ever After pop-up shopping event this weekend at Harlem Parish.
East Harlem and Washington Heights are home to the nation's first official overdose prevention sites, and some neighbors are concerned about the implications.
Wednesday is World AIDS Day, an opportunity to bring awareness to another pandemic that still affects millions of Americans.
It happened on Nov. 13 at 1:40 p.m. on Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard near 130th Street.
On Monday night, the Empire State Building was illuminated in the colors of the French flag as a nod to the history being made in France on Tuesday.
Before any celebrities took home trophies at BET's Soul Train Awards, business executives were honored for their impact.
Hampton University is the only Historically Black College or University to be invited to the 2021 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and they arrived in style with help from a major sponsor.
The fire started around 1:30 a.m. Friday inside an apartment building at the corner of West 112th Street and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard.
Dolan said, for him, the Tuesday before Thanksgiving marks the start of a beautiful season.
This year, Soul Train is celebrating 50 years of the iconic TV show. The Soul Train Awards will take place at the world-famous Apollo Theater in Harlem.
On Sunday, 536 people showed up to break the Guinness World Record for longest Soul Train line, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Soul Train.
You can watch the ceremony when it airs Sunday, Nov. 28, at 8 p.m. on BET.
Ten Harlem businesses and non-profits will receive $10,000 each for COVID-19 relief efforts, as part of BET's Soul Train Awards at the Apollo Theater.
The official warning comes after incidents between coyotes and dogs in North Haledon and Glen Rock.
The New York man is accused by federal prosecutors of making AI-generated nudes of the Georgia student as well as fake accounts to make it seem like his victim was racist.
The Knicks' NBA championship was vitally important because it marked the first title for a major North American sports league franchise based in the New York City area in 14 years.
Knicks fans will remember the 2025-26 NBA season forever, but there are a handful of moments that stand above the rest.
The New York Knicks went up New York City's famous Canyon of Heroes for a massive ticker-tape parade celebrating the 2026 NBA champions.
The Knicks' NBA championship was vitally important because it marked the first title for a major North American sports league franchise based in the New York City area in 14 years.
Knicks fans will remember the 2025-26 NBA season forever, but there are a handful of moments that stand above the rest.
The New York Knicks went up New York City's famous Canyon of Heroes for a massive ticker-tape parade celebrating the 2026 NBA champions.
A New York Knicks documentary series is in the works from director and Knicks superfan Ben Stiller.
A Brooklyn mother and her boyfriend have been charged with murder in the 2025 death of her 3-year-old son.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Thursday and Friday will be First Alert Weather Days in the New York City area, with high temperatures and the chance for strong storms.
The Stamford Fire Department said high winds ripped the 3,000-square-foot flag off the pole atop the WWE building and sent it flying into electrical wires.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
The official warning comes after incidents between coyotes and dogs in North Haledon and Glen Rock.
The Knicks' NBA championship was vitally important because it marked the first title for a major North American sports league franchise based in the New York City area in 14 years.
A man was charged with assaulting an officer after he allegedly rammed his van into a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in New Jersey, according to prosecutors.
Six women and girls had acid thrown on them in Jersey City Monday night, officials said. It happened around 7:30 p.m. on in front of a house on Wilkinson Avenue near Ocean Avenue.
The Tuesday evening rush coincided with the end of the match between Senegal and France at MetLife Stadium.
The Knicks' NBA championship was vitally important because it marked the first title for a major North American sports league franchise based in the New York City area in 14 years.
Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings.
Wednesday is sentencing day for Rex Heuermann, long the suspect in Gilgo Beach serial killer case that has loomed over Long Island for more than three decades.
Tuesday was an unusual Election Day in one Long Island village. The job of mayor in Bayville is up for grabs, but no one is officially running.
The best golfers in the world and their passionate fans are descending on Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on Long Island's East End for the 126th U.S. Open.
The New York Knicks are planning to visit the White House, owner James Dolan said Wednesday, marking a first for an NBA Finals winner during President Trump's time in office.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, retired Justice Arthur Engoron reflected on the highs and lows of the 2023 Trump civil fraud trial.
Tuesday was an unusual Election Day in one Long Island village. The job of mayor in Bayville is up for grabs, but no one is officially running.
There is good news for hard-pressed New York state residents -- 3 million will be receiving tax relief checks in the next few months.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says millions of New York homeowners are set to receive $2 billion in property tax relief.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A New York Knicks documentary series is in the works from director and Knicks superfan Ben Stiller.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
The Broadway revival of the musical (nominated for 11 Tony Awards) depicts drama, joy and heartbreak in the pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century, with parallels to the contemporary world, from issues of race to the immigrant experience.
The Knicks' NBA championship was vitally important because it marked the first title for a major North American sports league franchise based in the New York City area in 14 years.
Knicks fans will remember the 2025-26 NBA season forever, but there are a handful of moments that stand above the rest.
The New York Knicks went up New York City's famous Canyon of Heroes for a massive ticker-tape parade celebrating the 2026 NBA champions.
The surging New York Yankees used another big inning to beat the Chicago White Sox 10-5 on Wednesday night.
The New York Mets averted being swept with a 9-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday.
A vending machine in Coney Island is offering something unusual alongside the neighborhood's classic attractions: original artwork from local artists.
A years-long battle is intensifying over the future of an old rail line in Queens that was abandoned after a fire over 50 years ago.
Harlem's historic Cotton Club recently announced it was up for sale. The news comes as jazz clubs across the borough disappear.
Jasir Gipson was shot by a stray bullet at 5 years old while walking with his mother. More than a decade later, he's graduating from high school with nothing but a smile.
Garbage piling up near freight train tracks is frustrating many Maspeth residents.
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.
Watch the Knicks receive their Keys to the City in honor of the 2026 NBA championship.
Watch the Knicks captain and NBA Finals MVP speak at the championship celebration at City Hall.
Watch Mike Brown's full remarks at the Knicks NBA championship celebration at City Hall.
Watch Leon Rose's full remarks during the Knicks championship parade at City Hall.
Watch the owner of the Knicks speak during the NBA championship celebration at City Hall.
