Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sesame Place parent company's CEO meet
In July, the mother of two Black girls alleged a costumed character snubbed her daughters during a parade.
In July, the mother of two Black girls alleged a costumed character snubbed her daughters during a parade.
Rev. Jesse Jackson met with the CEO of Sesame Place's parent company in Manhattan on Thursday after allegations of discrimination.
The reverend spoke out against an increase in anti-Asian hate crimes.
Rev. Jesse Jackson joined members of New York's Asian-American community Tuesday at the Korean-American Association of New York.
Civil Rights icon and activist the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. stopped by CityViews to talk about the state of race relations in our country, the upcoming anniversary of MLK's assassination and the 21st annual Rainbow PUSH Wall Street Project Economic Summit being held in NYC Feb. 8 and 9.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson says Lamar Odom is on life support but that his doctors think he's improving. Meanwhile, family and friends of the Queens native are praying for his recovery.
Cities across the nation will be celebrating the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend but some hold a more historical significance than others.
MLB's national spotlight returned this week to Arizona for the first time since Luis Gonzalez's ninth-inning single off Mariano Rivera won Game 7 of the 2001 World Series, landing the All-Stars — those who didn't drop out — in the hot debate over the law known as SB 1070.
In this Eye on New York segment, CBS 2's Don Dahler speaks with Rev. Jesse Jackson about the Rainbow PUSH Coalition and its efforts to help rebuild America's economy.
Stormy Daniels was called to the witness stand to testify at former President Donald Trump's trial in New York on Tuesday.
A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed in SoHo on Tuesday afternoon. Police say the gunman fled on a bicycle.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams is offering $5,000 of his own money for information leading to the arrest of whoever vandalized a WWI statue Monday night.
The lawsuit claims that the measure, signed into law by President Biden, is unconstitutional.
The Battery Coastal Resilience Project hopes to reduce the impact of storms like Hurricane Sandy and protect the park from rising sea levels.
A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed in SoHo on Tuesday afternoon. Police say the gunman fled on a bicycle.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams is offering $5,000 of his own money for information leading to the arrest of whoever vandalized a WWI statue Monday night.
The Battery Coastal Resilience Project hopes to reduce the impact of storms like Hurricane Sandy and protect the park from rising sea levels.
Guy Rivera pleaded not guilty to several charges, including murder of a police officer, in the deadly shooting of NYPD Det. Jonathan Diller. He was held without bail.
The 2024 Met Gala saw hundreds of celebrities looking their best on fashion's biggest night.
Traffic was flowing on I-95 in Norwalk Monday after being shut down in both directions due to a fiery tractor-trailer crash last week.
I-95 fully reopened in both directions Sunday in Norwalk, Connecticut, days after a tanker truck caught fire and badly damaged a bridge.
Northbound lanes of I-95 have reopened in Norwalk, Connecticut after crews demolished a bridge that was damaged in a tanker truck fire.
As we progress into Sunday, light showers will become a steady rain, which may be moderate to heavy at times.
The I-95 overpass in Norwalk, Connecticut that was damaged in a fiery tanker truck crash is being demolished, but the highway remains partially closed.
TSA says Newark Airport security wait times may take longer for the next few weeks as the airport upgrades its screening technology.
A New Jersey state trooper died Sunday while training at the NJSP headquarters in Ewing, Mercer County, Gov. Phil Murphy said.
Princeton University students began a hunger strike on Friday in solidarity with the millions of Palestinians in Gaza as Israel's war against Hamas continues.
Rutgers University is responding to requests made by pro-Palestinian protesters after demonstrators dismantled their on-campus encampment Thursday.
As we progress into Sunday, light showers will become a steady rain, which may be moderate to heavy at times.
The land in East Farmingdale, near Republic Airport, has been vacant since the 1990s.
As we progress into Sunday, light showers will become a steady rain, which may be moderate to heavy at times.
The controversial New York City congestion pricing tolls set to start June 30 are facing another lawsuit, this time from Long Island.
Isis Navarro Reyes, of New York, allegedly posted TikTok videos marketing weight loss drugs that appeared to be Ozempic, Mesofrance and Axcion.
The suspect in a Long Island car crash that killed one man and three children in August 2023 has agreed to a plea deal.
Stormy Daniels was called to the witness stand to testify at former President Donald Trump's trial in New York on Tuesday.
The lawsuit claims that the measure, signed into law by President Biden, is unconstitutional.
Prosecutors are continuing to call witnesses in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York, where jurors heard from a former Trump Organization executive.
Without a major change, Social Security may be forced to cut benefits in 2035, a year later than previously forecast.
A U.S. soldier has been detained in Russia, officials confirmed.
Hormel Foods says potentially contaminated products were shipped to Publix and Dollar Tree distribution warehouses.
A New Jersey teenager says making music helps bring him to a better place as he fights cancer.
Dutch medical device maker Philips says it's reached a $1.1 billion deal in the United States to settle lawsuits over faulty sleep machines in a case that's rocked the company.
Vicky Dennis went to the hospital with strange symptoms when she had COVID. Doctors found she had two undiagnosed, life-threatening diseases and needed a liver transplant to survive.
Joel Embiid has been experiencing Bell's palsy symptoms, he said after Philadelphia's 125-114 win over the New York Knicks.
The 2024 Met Gala saw hundreds of celebrities looking their best on fashion's biggest night.
The stars came out for the the 2024 Met Gala in New York City. See some of the most eye-catching outfits of the night.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
It's widely known the Met Gala itself includes a dinner and a performance. But aside from bathroom selfies and elevator clips, the gala itself isn't recorded.
It's almost time for the 2024 Met Gala, and we a have look at when the red carpet starts and how long it will last before it ends.
The Knicks grabbed Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals with a 121-117 victory over the Pacers.
Sean Manaea, Brandon Nimmo and Edwin Diaz powered the Mets to a 4-3 win over the Cardinals on Monday.
Tom Brady took his share of barbs from comedians, former teammates and his longtime coach during a made-for-streaming comedy live event on Netflix -- but one joke seemed to anger him.
Mika Zibenejad scored twice in the Rangers' 4-3 win over the Hurricanes in Game 1 of the NHL Playoffs second-round series at Madison Square Garden.
Rafael Navarro scored early, Cole Bassett had an assist and a late goal and Zack Steffen notched his first clean sheet with Colorado as the Rapids beat NYCFC for the first time at rainy Citi Field.
Riverdale resident Leo Shliselberg says despite the hardships he's experienced in life, the best medicine is laughter.
A Brooklyn firefighter is hailed a hero after officials say he rescued a man out of a burning car in front of his family.
Millions of stamps designed by Brooklyn artist, Kim Parker, are decorating postage envelopes nationwide.
"Swans of Harlem" tells the story of five ballerinas in the early days of Dance Theatre of Harlem.
In light of budget cuts to New York City's public library systems, a Park Slope man decided to launch a fundraiser to support the Brooklyn Public Library.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
A peaceful memorial in Hamilton Heights took a violent turn Monday when shots were fired. Police say two women were struck, and they're both believed to be innocent bystanders. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Guy Rivera, 34, pleaded not guilty to charges of murder of a police officer, attempted murder, and criminal possession of a weapon inside Queens Criminal Courthouse in Kew Gardens. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Morris Habitat for Humanity is celebrating the global initiative "Women Build Week," which encourages women to pick up a hammer and volunteer. As CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports, the program gets the future homeowners involved, too.
The Sheriff's Office and the NYPD said they inspected at least 20 shops across the five boroughs. CBS New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas has the story.
The woman at the center of former President Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial took the stand Tuesday. Stormy Daniels testified about the alleged sexual encounter she says led to the payment at the center of the case. Her answers on the stand had the defense calling for a mistrial. CBS New York's Alice Gainer was in the courtroom.