Black History Month: About The Amateur Night At The Apollo's Good Luck Tree Of Hope
Before every performer steps to the microphone, they rub a cherished treasure for good luck: The Apollo's Tree of Hope.
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Before every performer steps to the microphone, they rub a cherished treasure for good luck: The Apollo's Tree of Hope.
Developers had planned to add five luxury apartment buildings and more retail to the iconic apartment complex.
A water main break shut down service to 10 buildings Sunday at the Taft Houses.
The fire broke out around 2:15 a.m. at a building on Bradhurst Avenue near West 145th Street.
Whether they cannot see or sit in a wheelchair, at one New York City dance studio, children with and without disabilities are being taught the sky is the limit.
A local jazz singer and composer is using music and theater to share the story of black cowboys.
Police said 28-year-old Khalief Young was on the run all weekend, before being apprehended. On Tuesday, he faced a judge on assault and attempted murder charges.
Cellphone video captured the moments after a French man was slashed across his throat Friday morning on Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard.
The attack happened around 11 a.m. on Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard near West 132nd Street in Harlem.
Chef-owner Beejhy Barhany designed the menu in homage to her Jewish Ethiopian heritage.
An African-American-operated bank in Harlem is not only a staple in the community, it puts its money where its mouth is.
Surveillance video shows a man pointing a gun at women inside the salon.
Body cameras were recording as the suspect and Officer Wintermute yelled at responding officers. The suspect screams "Shoot us" while Officer Wintermute yells "Shoot him."
Celeste Beatty is making hops, and history, in Harlem--while honoring her roots as founder of Harlem Brewing Company.
Police say the victim was found near Madison Avenue and East 116th Street with a gunshot wound to the chest.
Historian John Reddick talks about the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s and 30s when the neighborhood became a Mecca of Black culture in America.
It comes after widespread opposition to the plan that would add new buildings and more retail to the Lenox Terrace Apartments.
Police are continuing their search for two people wanted for attacking a transgender woman on the subway in Washington Heights.
It happened around 8 p.m. Friday on the southbound C train platform at West 155th Street in Harlem.
Police say an argument turned violent just before 2 p.m. at 135th Street and Riverside Drive.
The children from the Harlem YMCA couldn't contain themselves when NBA superstar LeBron James surprised them Tuesday.
Police are searching for a group of suspects accused of robbing four people in just one hour in Harlem.
Records show the man and his wife eventually moved to Florida, but they've both passed away.
The Black Comic Book Festival features more than 40 vendors and a dozen panels that focus on fantasy, sci-fi, and graphic novels.
Amid a rise in a anti-Semitic attacks, a non-profit group is reaching out to spread peace.
If you're looking to get out of New York City via LaGuardia Airport, you're going to have to wait a while.
New York City subways are running throughout the storm and will continue to do so, MTA chairman and CEO Janno Lieber said Sunday.
Mamdani said five New Yorkers died Saturday and were found outside.
The police chief said federal immigration enforcement "tactics are very obviously not safe, and it is generating a lot of outrage and fear in the community."
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state is under an "arctic siege" with some cold temperature records already having been shattered.
If you're looking to get out of New York City via LaGuardia Airport, you're going to have to wait a while.
New York City subways are running throughout the storm and will continue to do so, MTA chairman and CEO Janno Lieber said Sunday.
Mamdani said five New Yorkers died Saturday and were found outside.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state is under an "arctic siege" with some cold temperature records already having been shattered.
Instead of a snow day, New York City public school students will pivot to remote learning on Monday, the city announced.
The monster winter storm that New York City and the Tri-State Area have been bracing for is here, as heavy snow and sleet develop Sunday.
The NYC area is bracing for a major winter storm that's set to hit the region with heavy snow on top of dangerous, subfreezing weather.
New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches of snow from Sunday to Monday as feels-like temperatures drop below 0. A winter storm watch has been issued.
A winter storm is headed to the Tri-State Area with heavy snow expected. New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches Saturday night into Monday.
Residents are feeling the cold weather, but there will be a slight break Thursday. All eyes are on the weekend with the possibility of a winter storm.
The monster winter storm that New York City and the Tri-State Area have been bracing for is here, as heavy snow and sleet develop Sunday.
Sherrill said NJ Transit service will stop running during the winter storm on Sunday, when heavy snow is forecast to bury the Tri-State Area.
The NYC area is bracing for a major winter storm that's set to hit the region with heavy snow on top of dangerous, subfreezing weather.
New Jersey auto body shops may be expecting to see more business after this weekend's winter storm.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency as weather forecasts project a major snowstorm this weekend.
If you're looking to get out of New York City via LaGuardia Airport, you're going to have to wait a while.
The monster winter storm that New York City and the Tri-State Area have been bracing for is here, as heavy snow and sleet develop Sunday.
The NYC area is bracing for a major winter storm that's set to hit the region with heavy snow on top of dangerous, subfreezing weather.
The Connetquot Central School District has been threatened with funding cuts unless it reinstates its old mascot name.
New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches of snow from Sunday to Monday as feels-like temperatures drop below 0. A winter storm watch has been issued.
Mamdani said five New Yorkers died Saturday and were found outside.
The police chief said federal immigration enforcement "tactics are very obviously not safe, and it is generating a lot of outrage and fear in the community."
Instead of a snow day, New York City public school students will pivot to remote learning on Monday, the city announced.
Can they plow the snow? It's a question that every New Yorker uses to judge their mayors, and many have failed the test.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency as weather forecasts project a major snowstorm this weekend.
Starting July 1, as many as 450,000 New Yorkers will lose EP coverage and be forced into marketplace health care plans.
Striking New York City nurses returned to the bargaining table Thursday, the New York State Nurses Association said.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders joined striking New York City nurses on the picket line Tuesday.
New York City's largest nurses strike is now in Week 2 and it appears negotiations toward a deal remain at a standstill.
Negotiators for major New York City hospitals and the state nurses union returned to the bargaining table as the city's largest nurses strike enters a fifth day.
Pop superstar Harry Styles will open an unprecedented 30-show residency at Madison Square Garden, starting on Aug. 26 and ending on Oct. 31.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
The FCC is warning that daytime talk shows and late-night programs must give equal time to opposing political candidates, taking aim at a genre of TV that has long drawn President Trump's ire.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Channing Tatum is bringing "Magic Mike Live" to New York City, promising to "turn up the gas" on the popular show.
Jalen Brunson scored 31 points, as the New York Knicks defeated the 76ers, 112-109.
Jason Tucker scored twice and Alex Lyon stopped 26 shots and tied a Buffalo record with his ninth straight victory as the Sabres beat the Islanders 5-0 Saturday.
St. John's rallied from a 16-point deficit in the second half to defeat Xavier 88-83, giving Rick Pitino his 900th victory.
The Boston Celtics outlasted the lottery-bound Brooklyn Nets 130-126 in double overtime on Friday night.
Ryan Wedding, a 44-year-old Canadian national, was added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list last year.
A critical seasonal blood shortage is prompting renewed calls for New Yorkers to donate.
Puppet shows, peaceful protests and acts of service helped families reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through a child's perspective.
Nearly 100 tenants from three different buildings managed by A&E Real Estate on the Upper West Side rallied on Monday.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
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.
Updated snow totals are coming in from climate sites across New York and New Jersey as the major winter storm continues. CBS News New York Meteorologist Scott Padgett has the latest.
Romaine joined CBS News New York's Doug Williams and Aziza Shuler to discuss conditions amid frigid temperatures and heavy snow.
A pair of huskies pulled a New Jersey resident along the snowy road on a snowboard during the major winter storm.
A pair of huskies pulled a New Jersey resident along the snowy road on a snowboard during the major winter storm.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and other officials are giving an update on New York City's response to the major winter storm
