Volunteers bake Passover macaroons for Holocaust survivors, other seniors
Families gathered Sunday at the Washington Heights Y to bake a traditional staple of the holiday.
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Families gathered Sunday at the Washington Heights Y to bake a traditional staple of the holiday.
The Blue Card nonprofit organization dedicated to helping Holocaust survivors is now involved.
She was the only member of her family left alive after the Holocaust. Now, an East Hampton great-grandmother, carrying decades of memories and heartbreak, tells CBS2's Jennifer McLogan she is facing eviction at any time.
Donations were delivered to Self Help, Part of the Solution, The Bowery Mission, and The Urban Outreach Center.
Friday marks 78 years since the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp.
Friday is National Holocaust Remembrance Day, marking the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp. Every year, we lose Holocaust survivors who can tell their stories. CBS2's Cindy Hsu spoke to a survivor.
As the world marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day, historians are turning to technology to teach young people about the dark chapter in history. Ian Lee reports for CBS2.
Friday marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day and 78 years since the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp.
Approximately 20,000 Holocaust survivors live in New York City.
Approximately 20,000 Holocaust survivors live in New York City.
Nearly 5 million victims are documented. Survivors recently shared their stories with CBS2's Lisa Rozner.
Friday is International Holocaust Remembrance Day, and a new installation at the United Nations on the East Side is moving visitors to tears. CBS2's Lisa Rozner met a Holocaust survivor there who recently shared her story with President Joe Biden.
"I believe that the Holocaust was about race," Goldberg said in an apology, adding that she's still "learning a lot."
On Nov. 9, 1938, thousands of German Jewish businesses and synagogues were destroyed by the Nazis.
Wednesday night marks the anniversary of Kristallnacht, also known as the Night of Broken Glass, which was the start of the Holocaust. A Queens Holocaust survivor says her home was destroyed that night and now, even decades later, tells CBS2's Lisa Rozner she recently experienced similar hate.
There's a renewed focus on the Holocaust amid a rash of hate speech and hate crimes.
In Battery Park City, there's a new exhibition at the Museum of Jewish Heritage called "The Holocaust: What Hate Can Do." It's a presentation of history told through personal stories. CBS2's Steve Overmyer has a look at some items on view for the very first time.
The Islip great-grandmother says she will speak about the atrocities she survived for the rest of her days.
Thursday is Holocaust Remembrance Day, recalling one of the darkest periods of history -- the genocidal killing of 6 million Jews. As CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reports, aging survivors are on a mission to make sure the world never forgets.
Memorial services will be held around the world.
The play will bring to life the longest-running underground magazine, secretly produced by a group of teenagers.
CBS2's Lisa Rozner has the story.
A full-circle moment is happening at Carnegie Hall this week for a holocaust survivor from Greece.
After being freed from Auschwitz, Michel Assael wrote a symphonic poem in memory of those killed at the concentration camp. He died in 2006 in New York. But now, the public will hear his work for the first time. CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports.
The tragedy happened as he was crossing the street in his wheelchair heading to synagogue.
After their building managers were arrested on fraud charges, tenants in Queens say their apartments were left in chaos.
Police say Amira Aminova, 11, died Thursday after she was struck by a school bus while crossing the street in Bath Beach, Brooklyn.
Mount Sinai and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield failed to reach a contract agreement by Dec. 31, which means about 9,000 Mount Sinai physicians are no longer considered in-network.
Local and federal authorities said "investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity" regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are preparing for what is expected to be the coldest weather of the season so far this weekend.
After their building managers were arrested on fraud charges, tenants in Queens say their apartments were left in chaos.
Police say Amira Aminova, 11, died Thursday after she was struck by a school bus while crossing the street in Bath Beach, Brooklyn.
Mount Sinai and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield failed to reach a contract agreement by Dec. 31, which means about 9,000 Mount Sinai physicians are no longer considered in-network.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are preparing for what is expected to be the coldest weather of the season so far this weekend.
Harlem's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture centennial anniversary began last year, and 2026 marks 100 years since the library became owner of its namesake's personal collection, making it a full-fledged research center.
Parts of New York and Connecticut could see snow Friday into Saturday. A First Alert Weather Day is in effect for the weekend due to dangerously cold temperatures.
Bundle up — New York City and the Tri-State Area's stretch of dangerously cold weather continues, and it's sticking around longer than anyone would like.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were pivotal during America's birth. This year, as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday, CBS News New York is highlighting the hidden history in our own back yard.
Forecasters are watching for a chance of snow this weekend in New York and New Jersey as harsh winter weather conditions continue.
The First Alert Weather Team is tracking a storm that could bring snow to the New York and New Jersey area. Frigid temperatures will last throughout the week.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are preparing for what is expected to be the coldest weather of the season so far this weekend.
The Democratic primary race for the Congressional seat vacated by Gov. Mikie Sherrill is too close to call.
Gateway Tunnel construction may resume after a federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump's funding freeze for New York and New Jersey's $16 billion infrastructure project.
The entire Tri-State Area will be under an Extreme Cold Warning as dangerously cold temperatures settle in, along with some snow.
After a portion of the Keansburg Fishing Pier crashed into the Raritan Bay, there's now concern at other marinas and piers that are being hit by ice chunks.
A Long Island man accused of driving drunk and killing a Nassau County police officer appeared in court Friday. Matthew Smith entered a not guilty plea.
The entire Tri-State Area will be under an Extreme Cold Warning as dangerously cold temperatures settle in, along with some snow.
The goal is to get patients drunk and high at a new research lab on the border of Nassau County and Queens.
The Patchogue-Medford School District said in a letter that the Suffolk County Department of Health alerted them about an infectious person in the school community.
Parts of New York and Connecticut could see snow Friday into Saturday. A First Alert Weather Day is in effect for the weekend due to dangerously cold temperatures.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are preparing for what is expected to be the coldest weather of the season so far this weekend.
The Democratic primary race for the Congressional seat vacated by Gov. Mikie Sherrill is too close to call.
Gateway Tunnel construction may resume after a federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump's funding freeze for New York and New Jersey's $16 billion infrastructure project.
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
The Trump administration launched its new TrumpRx direct-to-consumer prescription drug listing site late Thursday, part of a push to offer medication at steep discounts.
Mount Sinai and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield failed to reach a contract agreement by Dec. 31, which means about 9,000 Mount Sinai physicians are no longer considered in-network.
Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery is set to become the first on the East Coast to offer human composting.
The goal is to get patients drunk and high at a new research lab on the border of Nassau County and Queens.
The Patchogue-Medford School District said in a letter that the Suffolk County Department of Health alerted them about an infectious person in the school community.
Day 25 of the New York City nurses strike saw protests, arrests and some progress in the negotiations.
Two-for-one tickets are returning for New York City's Off-Broadway Week.
The sheriff says the note was sent to a local Arizona news station, which agreed not to report on it, following the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Popular singer-songwriter Noah Kahan will be bringing his tour to New York City this summer. "The Great Divide" tour will stop at Citi Field on July 18.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The New York Knicks are acquiring guard Jose Alvarado from the New Orleans Pelicans, according to a person with knowledge of the trade deal.
The New York Islanders went into the Olympic break with a 3-1 win over the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night.
Jalen Suggs had his first career triple-double, leading the Orlando Magic to a 118-98 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.
The Hurricanes topped the Rangers 2-0 on Thursday night to extend their points streak to 10 games.
The Knicks outlasted the Nuggets 134-127 in two overtimes Wednesday night for their eighth straight victory.
After their building managers were arrested on fraud charges, tenants in Queens say their apartments were left in chaos.
Harlem's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture centennial anniversary began last year, and 2026 marks 100 years since the library became owner of its namesake's personal collection, making it a full-fledged research center.
Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery is set to become the first on the East Coast to offer human composting.
Dozens of middle school girls celebrated National Girls and Women in Sports Day at the Brooklyn Basketball Training Center on Wednesday.
A group of senior dancers aged 70 and up shine on stage at the Korean Community Services' center in Queens. They practice in Flushing twice a week and perform at events citywide.
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.
Prosecutors accuse a 20-year-old of driving erratically at 125 mph while drunk before crashing into a Nassau County police officer, killing her. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
More than 24 hours after polls closed, the Democratic primary race for a New Jersey congressional seat is still too close to call.
Archbishop Ronald Hicks is officially the new leader of the New York Archdiocese. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
The Trump administration is facing the lawsuit to permanently free up the funding, which was already approved by Congress.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and other officials blasted the president's decision and urged him to stop trying to withhold the funds. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
