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The U.S. Secret Service said Monday it blocked a Muslim mayor from Prospect Park, New Jersey, from attending a White House celebration with President Joe Biden to belatedly mark the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
Paterson is home to New Jersey's largest Muslim population.
There are almost too many heroes to count on the surveillance video of the attack, CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
The attempted murder of the renowned author, long targeted by Islamic fundamentalists over his novel "The Satanic Verses," is the latest sad chapter in the life of a quiet but dedicated hero of free expression. Correspondent Lee Cowan reports.
There is a call to reintroduce and pass Resolution 1257, allowing the DOE to introduce religious diversity courses, CBS2's Leah Mishkin reports.
Hundreds of people in Times Square broke their fast together as 1,500 sandwiches were handed out for free.
The ritual is considered an essential part of the funeral service in the Islamic faith.
A Queens man said he was viciously attacked and targeted because of his Muslim faith.
Rabbi Yisroel Kahan, medical liaison at Bikur Cholim of Rockland County, told WCBS 880 the child's mother was from Monsey, N.Y.
About a dozen imams from mosques in all five of New York City's boroughs have gathered Tuesday to denounce violent extremist acts around the world.
Muslim residents in a Brooklyn apartment complex are on edge after anti-Islamic fliers were posted there.
The developer is planning to build a three-story, 5,000-square-foot museum dedicated to exploring the faith of Islam and its arts and culture.
Some clergy members have written letters demanding the museum change the documentary, which they say unfairly links Islam and terrorism.
With both mayoral candidates supporting the addition of two Muslim holidays to the New York City public school calendar, one city councilman may finally get his wish.
Police said Saturday that detectives had been in contact with officials at Chicago-based Boeing Co. who confirmed the wreckage was from a Boeing 767. Police have said the landing gear had a clearly visible Boeing identification number.
A former New York City transit worker filed a lawsuit Wednesday, claiming that he faced "a campaign of hostility" toward his Muslim faith on the job.
Another set of inflammatory ads has appeared in 39 New York City subway stations, paid for by the same group that posted ads equating Muslims or Palestinians with savages last year.
Around 5 a.m. Sunday, police were called to the Masijid-Saaliheen mosque on Kissena Boulevard. When they arrived, they found the 57-year-old victim stabbed in the torso.
Last month, following a court order, a controversial ad went up on the subway, saying, "In any war between the civilized man and the savage support the civilized man. Support Israel. Defeat Jihad."
In the wake of violent uprisings abroad following the release of an anti-Islamic film, some said they are worried the ads could fan the flames here in New York City.
Was Mitt Romney accurate in the way he portrayed President Barack Obama in the early hours of the embassy attack in Egypt and the consulate attack in Libya?
Imam Mustafa El Amin said since 9/11, the Muslim faith has come under the microscope. El Amin said he's spent 11 years trying to turn around the shadow cast by the hijackers.
Tuesday marks the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and Rudy Giuliani, who was mayor of New York at the time, says we have to remain vigilant.
An MTA spokesman said most of the ads have been taken down, saying that they had run their course. But opponents of the ads said the damage has already been done.
The American Freedom Defense Initiative paid for it. It associates Islam with 19,250 terrorist attacks carried out by extremists since the 9/11.
He's trying to set himself apart from the rest of Republican presidential hopefuls as one of the toughest critics of former President Donald Trump, but he may not have the support he needs.
Officials are urging people to stop using the lounger, and asking online marketplaces to regulate attempts to re-sell it, two years after the recall.
She recently met up with Mary Calvi at Tiffany's to talk about how Long Island is central to her story.
Police said an argument turned into a fist fight, and a 42-year-old man was punched in the mouth before being knocked onto the tracks.
The main has since been shut off, but the roadway is expected to be closed for repair work until further notice.
Police said an argument turned into a fist fight, and a 42-year-old man was punched in the mouth before being knocked onto the tracks.
The main has since been shut off, but the roadway is expected to be closed for repair work until further notice.
The Apollo Theater's new leader was previously at the helm of Essence Communications.
Gooding Jr. was accused of raping a woman in a New York City hotel nearly 10 years ago.
Forty years ago in 1983, the first movie to introduce the world of hip-hop was released.
According to the CDC, one in five babies is born with CMV, a virus that can cause deafness, seizures and developmental delays.
We're told four people are in critical condition, including two with burn injuries.
Eight people were injured when the second floor of the building crashed into the basement Friday.
Workers say the bear took a box out into the parking lot and devoured around 60 cupcakes.
Among other things, the changes would prohibit selling more than three handguns within 30 days to any one person.
He's trying to set himself apart from the rest of Republican presidential hopefuls as one of the toughest critics of former President Donald Trump, but he may not have the support he needs.
The ordinance is likely to pass this week in the Passaic County town.
Plans are in place to install 20 small poles along Ocean Avenue. Upon completion, they'd be 30 feet high.
Voters who spoke to CBS2 on Monday said even though this is a primary election, they care about the issues.
One whale was off Wainscott, New York, and the other in Raritan Bay, New Jersey.
The progressive rock band's latest tour brings them to the Theater at Madison Square Garden on June 28.
George Fletcher, who works for the Long Island Rail Road, said he learned his pricing skills on the job.
Experts say it could be a banner year for deer, dog and lone star ticks after a mild winter on Long Island.
The parents of one of the passengers said this is not the first tragedy for their family.
The Winters Center for Autism trains adults to do clerical work and housekeeping, and Jakes 58 Casino-Hotel hires them.
He's trying to set himself apart from the rest of Republican presidential hopefuls as one of the toughest critics of former President Donald Trump, but he may not have the support he needs.
We spoke with him about the asylum seeker crisis and other topics, like affordable housing.
Hizzoner is working on a plan to pay city residents to house them, perhaps $100 per night or more.
According to the CDC, one in five babies is born with CMV, a virus that can cause deafness, seizures and developmental delays.
Among the findings: more than 97% of the people stopped by NST officers were Black or Hispanic.
According to the CDC, one in five babies is born with CMV, a virus that can cause deafness, seizures and developmental delays.
Instead of snacks, a new vending machine in Brooklyn is stocked with products to prevent drug overdoses.
Experts say it could be a banner year for deer, dog and lone star ticks after a mild winter on Long Island.
Chelsea Clinton, Raquelle Stevens, Midge Purce and Glenn Close gathered to highlight the mental health epidemic in a Two Bridge "Changing The World" panel discussion moderated by CBS2's Maurice DuBois.
You've probably seen social media posts about these medications, and celebrities have helped build the buzz around them.
Gooding Jr. was accused of raping a woman in a New York City hotel nearly 10 years ago.
Forty years ago in 1983, the first movie to introduce the world of hip-hop was released.
The progressive rock band's latest tour brings them to the Theater at Madison Square Garden on June 28.
George Fletcher, who works for the Long Island Rail Road, said he learned his pricing skills on the job.
The Emmy-winning star of "Killing Eve" is now an Olivier Award-winner and Tony-nominee for her performance in the one-woman play "Prima Facie," as a British barrister confronting injustice in the legal system with regards to victims of sexual assault.
The 60,000-seat stadium is expected to cost $1.54 billion, making it the largest economic development project ever in Western New York, according to Hochul's office.
Anthony Volpe provided some insurance with a two-run homer in the ninth.
The Mets totaled just five runs in the series and fell back to .500 for the 11th time.
The Yankees rebounded from an 8-4 loss Friday night in the opener of the high-profile interleague series.
Orlando City beat the Red Bulls for a second time this season and a fourth straight time in all competitions.
The Apollo Theater's new leader was previously at the helm of Essence Communications.
June is Gun Violence Awareness Month, and a team of youth leaders will are joining elected officials to discuss solutions.
Both little girls were victims at the hands of their parents, according to prosecutors.
Eight city parks have converted land management to organic products and practices.
Aromas of fresh spices drift from a basement of Ganesh Temple in Flushing. Dosas, mango lassi, and other South Indian fare - all vegetarian - are on the menu at Temple Canteen.
The annual tradition returned Wednesday in New York Harbor, ahead of Memorial Day.
The exhibit focuses on the key period between 1964 and 1966, when the Beatles became international superstars.
This year's theme centered on Karl Lagerfeld, best known for his work as creative director of Chanel.
The groundbreaking singer, actor and activist died Tuesday at the age of 96 in his New York home.
The Mets unveiled a massive new scoreboard and defeated the Marlins in their home opener at Citi Field.
The Apollo's longtime leader Jonelle Procope is stepping down after 20 years. Procope spoke with CBS2's Jessi Mitchell about her successor.
CBS2's Elise Finch has the latest weather forecast.
Troopers arrived to find a woman in labor with the umbilical cord wrapped around the baby.
The group cites the passage of more than 75 laws in more than a dozen states that explicitly target the LGBTQ+ community.
The former New Jersey governor once voiced his support for Donald Trump, but is now looking to run against him. CBS2's John Dias reports.
