Holocaust survivor documents family's escape from antisemitism
For the very first time, she and the Museum of Jewish Heritage are sharing her journey through decades-old documents. They spoke exclusively with CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian.
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For the very first time, she and the Museum of Jewish Heritage are sharing her journey through decades-old documents. They spoke exclusively with CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian.
Getting an enhanced driver's license usually takes a trip to the DMV, but Laura Siegelman of Plainview wound up on an odyssey of dead ends.
Holocaust Remembrance Day commemorates the 6 million Jews that were murdered under the Nazi regime.
This Holocaust Remembrance Day, we hear from the granddaughter of one survivor who wrote a book, titled, "What Papa Told Me."
For 100 years, Helen Weiss has collected memories that now surround her, CBS2's Shosh Bedrosian reports.
Ferencz secured convictions for 22 former Nazi commanders who were charged with murdering over 1 million Jews, Gypsies and others.
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.
The Medical Aid in Dying law allows terminally ill adults to request a doctor to prescribe them lethal medication.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
In the livestream, which has since been taken down, Hilton appears to be bloodied and in a distressed mental state.
Neon green stickers will be placed on cars that ignore alternate-side parking in an effort to make it easier for sanitation workers to clean the New York City streets.
The Medical Aid in Dying law allows terminally ill adults to request a doctor to prescribe them lethal medication.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Neon green stickers will be placed on cars that ignore alternate-side parking in an effort to make it easier for sanitation workers to clean the New York City streets.
A CBS News New York Investigation finds New York City is on pace for the most manhole fires in 11 years.
New York City and parts of New Jersey were under a flood watch due to downpours and strong storms Monday.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area on Monday, bringing the threat of heavy rain and storms that may lead to flash flooding.
There's been a report of a bigfoot sighting near the Pachaug State Forest in Connecticut.
Heavy rain is complicating efforts to recover a teenage boy from the West River in New Haven. Strong currents and an increased flow have made the job even more difficult.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
The family of a man who died at the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, is demanding justice.
Protesters gathered at the gates of Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, Monday following the death of an ICE detainee.
The power was restored Tuesday morning after going out at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, N.J. Monday afternoon.
Strong downpours have dumped rain on parts of New York and New Jersey that are still recovering from last week's severe weather.
New York City and parts of New Jersey were under a flood watch due to downpours and strong storms Monday.
Communities across New York City and Long Island came together Tuesday for National Night Out.
On Long Island, a farm is helping kids cope using therapy horses. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Suffolk County Police are trying to identify an Asian man whose body was discovered on Gilgo Beach in 2011.
A Columbia University medical student is recovering after being shot in the face by Nassau Police. Police say he charged at officers with a knife Monday night. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A Nassau County police officer shot a man in the face after he allegedly smashed a patrol car window with a knife in Westbury, Long Island, police said.
The Medical Aid in Dying law allows terminally ill adults to request a doctor to prescribe them lethal medication.
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
In total, 17 bills will be introduced in the City Council next month to increase safety regulations around e-bikes and e-scooters, while also strengthening enforcement of existing laws.
Protesters gathered at the gates of Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, Monday following the death of an ICE detainee.
Some 9/11 families are defending New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's inclusion in this year's solemn remembrance ceremony after an online petition asked he not attend.
The source of exposure for the Legionnaires cluster on Manhattan's Upper East Side has been eliminated, according to the New York City Health Department.
A seventh person has died from Legionnaires' disease in connection with the Upper East Side cluster, New York City's health commissioner said Thursday.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
The New York Yankees beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 on Tuesday night.
The New York Mets defeated the Cleveland Guardians 6-2 on Tuesday night to snap a three-game losing streak.
The Chicago Cubs acquired pitcher Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the last-place New York Mets on Monday for touted infield prospect Jefferson Rojas.
José Caballero lined a two-run homer, Gerrit Cole pitched into the sixth inning and the New York Yankees hung on to top the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Sunday.
The Miami Marlins beat the Mets 2-0 Sunday shortly after New York traded opening day starter Freddy Peralta to Tampa Bay.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
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.
Department of Sanitation workers are putting large warning stickers on cars that block street sweepers for the first time since 2012. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Starting on Sept. 1, PATH customers can only enter the system by using TAPP or another contactless payment.
The SNL star will take over the lead role of "Mary Todd Lincoln" in the Tony Award-winning play.
The new project will include the use of AI, aerial imagery and climate forecasting to examine the city's tree canopy to create planting strategies.
New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin said 17 safety bills will be introduced over the next month. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
