'Israel Friends' charters plane of volunteers, supplies to frontlines
As many people try to escape the fighting in Israel, others are trying to make their way to the frontlines to deliver aid.
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As many people try to escape the fighting in Israel, others are trying to make their way to the frontlines to deliver aid.
Over the weekend, a nonprofit called Israel Friends chartered a flight from Los Angeles to Israel, bringing more than 200 reservists and volunteers, as well as supplies.
The flight is due to land Tuesday morning at Newark Liberty International Airport, where CBS New York's John Dias has the latest.
"The last phone call from Ofek was 'Brother, they are shooting at me,'" said Rinat Shtrasburg.
"The last phone call from Ofek was 'Brother, they are shooting at me,'" said Rinat Shtrasburg. CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
As Israel is ready to attack Gaza, it faces a difficult military task: to punish Hamas on one hand, but to free the 199 hostages they are holding on the other. CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports.
President Biden will head to Israel this week, in a show of U.S. support for the country and its people.
Palestinian American groups say they've seen an uptick in what they call bias incidents. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Photos from show 28-year-old Natalie Sanandaji of Great Neck visiting Israel for a wedding, then onto a desert celebration of peace, love and dance music. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Acting New York Supreme Court Judge Rachel Freier and her family were on vacation in Israel when emergency sirens began ringing over Jerusalem.
After running for four hours, an Israeli local came to Natalie Sanandaji's rescue.
Photos from before the horror show 28-year-old Natalie Sanandaji of Great Neck visiting Israel for a wedding, then onto a desert celebration of peace, love and dance music. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Through prayers, song, speeches and fundraising, Long Island residents continue to come together to support the quest for freedom, dignity and human rights.
With relatives still in Gaza, there's a growing fear about safety.
As tension grows along the Gaza border, Long Island volunteers and donors are trying to make a real difference. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
As Americans continue to try to leave Israel, Acting New York Supreme Court Judge Rachel Freier recounts challenges she and others faced trying to get home. CBS New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
With war all around them, some young Palestinians are still managing to play like children. Ian Lee reports.
Prosecutors said Joseph Czuba, 71, wanted the victims to move out of the home they rented from him, and believed he and his wife "were in danger," because he feared the woman he stabbed "was going to call over her Palestinian friends or family to harm them."
Several flights from Tel Aviv started arriving at Newark Liberty International Airport over the weekend, and three more are scheduled to land Monday.
Getting back to the Tri-State Area from Israel has not been easy, but several flights started arriving over the weekend. As CBS New York's John Dias reports, three more landed Monday at Newark Liberty International Airport.
Several flights from Tel Aviv started arriving at Newark Liberty International Airport over the weekend, and more landed Monday. CBS New York's John Dias hears from passengers who just landed.
Getting back to our area from Israel hasn't been easy, but several flights started arriving over the weekend. CBS New York's John Dias is live at Newark Airport where we spoke with some travelers.
Supporters of Palestinians gathered on Long Island and supporters of Israelis gathered in New Jersey.
More than a week after the war in Israel began, activists here at home continue to rally. CBS New York's Hannah Kliger shows how organizers are using prayer to ease their pain. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3PVhHzH
Israeli forces have positioned themselves along Gaza's border ahead of an expected imminent offensive as aid groups say the conditions in Gaza have deteriorated into a "complete catastrophe." CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3QeuYoy
Zuby Ejiofor had 21 points as No. 13 St. John's opened the defense of last year's Big East Tournament title with an 85-72 win over Providence in the quarterfinals Thursday.
A judge has rejected a lawsuit a German tourist filed against Los Tacos No. 1 taqueria in Times Square over its spicy salsa.
A suspect in an attack on a synagogue in the Detroit area is dead after ramming a vehicle into the building and being confronted by synagogue security, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said.
The NYPD is looking for three suspects who allegedly stole more than $50,000 worth of clothes from Lululemon and Alo stores in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Jones Beach will host a series of special events commemorating America's 250th birthday this summer.
Zuby Ejiofor had 21 points as No. 13 St. John's opened the defense of last year's Big East Tournament title with an 85-72 win over Providence in the quarterfinals Thursday.
A judge has rejected a lawsuit a German tourist filed against Los Tacos No. 1 taqueria in Times Square over its spicy salsa.
The NYPD is looking for three suspects who allegedly stole more than $50,000 worth of clothes from Lululemon and Alo stores in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
A Queens man is accused of killing his wife after her remains were found in two separate locations, months apart.
Three men were arrested Wednesday in connection to the 2023 shooting death of a teenage girl in Queens.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It's a First Alert Weather Day.
The Tri-State Area's weekend is looking like a tale of two seasons with both snow and sunshine.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill hosted a ceremonial first train ride across the Portal North Bridge, designed to replace the trouble-plagued, 116-year-old Portal Bridge that long caused delays for commuters.
Two of New Jersey's biggest cities, Jersey City and Newark, are joining a push to bring FIFA World Cup celebrations to local streets.
Giants co-owners Steve, Laurie and Jonathan Tisch want to transfer their shares of the NFL club to their children's trusts, according to a league memo obtained by The Associated Press.
A dog missing for two years has been reunited with its Texas family after being found in New Jersey.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Jones Beach will host a series of special events commemorating America's 250th birthday this summer.
A Long Island woman is reuniting with the NYU Langone medical team that helped deliver her baby after she suffered from kidney failure.
A chilling cold case that goes back 52 years has been solved on Long Island, police say. DNA technology linked a former Oceanside sanitation worker to Barbara Waldman's 1974 murder.
Warmer weather has melted our frozen waterways, but that's giving rise to unusual hazards. The unusually cold winter uprooted docks, and sent debris into the bays and the Long Island Sound.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill hosted a ceremonial first train ride across the Portal North Bridge, designed to replace the trouble-plagued, 116-year-old Portal Bridge that long caused delays for commuters.
President Trump ordered the release of 172 million barrels of oil from the U.S.'s Strategic Petroleum Reserve on Wednesday, after oil prices rocketed to their highest levels in years amid the U.S.'s war with Iran.
About 30 U.S. service members remained hospitalized Tuesday after an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.
New York City's minimum wage could climb to $30 per hour in the coming years. The proposal in the City Council stands to benefit of a lot of people, but there has also been significant pushback.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, on the job for a little over a month, called for major cuts during her first budget address Tuesday.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Failed contract agreements between Mount Sinai and Anthem have caused thousands of New York patients to lose in-network care.
New York Attorney General Letitia James' office has ordered NYU Langone Health to resume its Transgender Youth Health Program.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Actress Daryl Hannah explains why the depiction of herself in the FX miniseries "Love Story" is unacceptable in an op-ed in Friday's New York Times.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Brian Anthony Moreland is a Tony Award-nominated producer who has worked on numerous hit shows and joins a short list of Black producers working on Broadway.
Pokémon fans across New York City waited in live for special events marking the franchise's 30th anniversary.
Zuby Ejiofor had 21 points as No. 13 St. John's opened the defense of last year's Big East Tournament title with an 85-72 win over Providence in the quarterfinals Thursday.
The New York Knicks rallied to beat the Utah Jazz 134-117 on Wednesday night to snap a two-game losing streak.
Two of New Jersey's biggest cities, Jersey City and Newark, are joining a push to bring FIFA World Cup celebrations to local streets.
Giants co-owners Steve, Laurie and Jonathan Tisch want to transfer their shares of the NFL club to their children's trusts, according to a league memo obtained by The Associated Press.
Just as anticipated, St. John's and UConn turned the Big East regular season into a two-team race. Maybe they're headed for one more heavyweight clash in the finals of the conference tournament.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
Could New York City's harsh winter weather end up curbing the number of rats? Here's why experts are saying don't count on it.
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.
Earlier this season, the teams engaged in a brawl at Providence. On Thursday, they are playing for a right to get to the conference tournament semifinals. CBS News York's Steve Overmyer reports.
It's a big day for the Portal North Bridge, designed to replace the trouble-plagued, 115-year-old Portal Bridge that long caused delays for commuters. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
As feels-like temperatures drop to the 30s, rain turns into snow. Friday morning stays cold with winter temperatures back for New York. CBS News New York Meteorologist John Elliott has the afternoon forecast.
Iran's new supreme leader said the Strait of Hormuz should be reopened if the war is stopped. Meanwhile, the Trump administration continues to insist the economic turmoil will pay off in the end. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Two people were hurt during a shooting on the campus of Old Dominion University of Norfolk, Virginia. The shooter was killed, according to officials. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
