Juneteenth celebration held in New Rochelle
"Freedom, Heritage and Progress" was the theme at New Rochelle's Juneteenth celebration Friday evening. The festival at City Hall drew a crowd for music, food and a vendor's showcase.
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"Freedom, Heritage and Progress" was the theme at New Rochelle's Juneteenth celebration Friday evening. The festival at City Hall drew a crowd for music, food and a vendor's showcase.
CBS New York's Ali Bauman spoke to revelers in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, and has more on other festivities.
A previous version of this story referred to Legislator Carrié Solages (D-Valley Stream) as the sponsor of the bill to have Juneteenth recognized as a county holiday in Nassau. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
They tell CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian they've been walking on history for hundreds of years and it's time to recognize it.
As New York City grapples with scorching heat, more than 200 cooling centers were closed Wednesday because Juneteenth is a federal holiday. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
Black Lives Matter of Greater New York founder Hawk Newsome cries foul after Mayor Eric Adams and the NYPD stop Juneteenth celebration in the Bronx.
BLM of Greater New York founder Hawk Newsome cries foul after Mayor Eric Adams and the NYPD stop Juneteenth celebration in the Bronx. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Juneteenth became federally recognized in the U.S. in 2021, but the origins of the holiday and its name date back more than 150 years.
Wednesday is Juneteenth, which means there will be closures around New York City.
The Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth concert returns on Wednesday with live performances in Times Square.
Juneteenth NYC is hosting its first restaurant crawl that kicks off this week. Here's a peek at some of the unique dishes on the menu.
As Hannah Kliger reports, Native Restaurant and Lounge in Bushwick hopes to reconnect people to their roots.
Juneteenth is just days away, and Sunday, one New Jersey town held an early celebration, hosting one of the state's largest Juneteenth festivals. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian reports from Holmdel.
Juneteenth celebrations continue in New York City and on Long Island.
CBS New York's Alecia Reid hosts from the 15th annual Juneteenth New York celebration at Linden Park in Brooklyn.
Special events are happening all weekend before Juneteenth on Wednesday. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports.
Jola Babalola, Isaiah Thomas, and Stevens Germain, co-founders of Juneteenth NJ, join CBS New York to discuss this Sunday's festival at PNC Bank Arts Center.
Juneteenth NYC is back for its annual celebration. The non-profit's founder and executive director, Athenia Rodney, shares what to expect as we get closer to the federal holiday.
The Harlem restaurant 67 Orange Street is stirring up some special cocktails ahead of the Juneteenth holiday.
CBS New York's community partners with Juneteenth NYC are highlighting Black-owned restaurants in all the boroughs. Harlem reporter Jessi Mitchell takes us inside 67 Orange Street.
CBS New York's Elle McLogan visited one Queens tavern that is participating in Juneteenth NY's Restaurant Crawl.
"A Stand Against Systemic Injustice" was the message at a rally held Wednesday by the Juneteenth New York City Coalition. CBS New York has partnered with the Coalition to highlight culture and community, and this Saturday, we will be live with special coverage started at 11 a.m.
One of the events is a restaurant crawl, highlighting Black-owned businesses. CBS New York's Elle McLogan has more on a tavern bringing history to life.
Are you ready to experience a weekend of empowerment, culture, and celebration? Juneteenth NY is back with its 15th annual festivities, and this year, we're taking over Brooklyn, N.Y.
Are you ready to experience a weekend of empowerment, culture, and celebration? Juneteenth NY is back with its 15th annual festivities, and this year, we're taking over Brooklyn, N.Y.
Hundreds attended a funeral Friday for Connor Kasin, the Long Island teenager who collapsed and died during a charity hockey event last week.
Police are looking for a person of interest in connection with the deadly shooting of the CEO of UnitedHealthcare.
Friday holds the double distinction of being the coldest day of the week and the coldest day of the season thus far, with the forecast calling for lots of shivering right through Saturday.
"The responsibility of leading Democrats on the House Oversight Committee during Donald Trump's second term in the White House is a profound and consequential one," Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wrote to colleagues.
As police zero in on who shot UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, investigators are combing through more than 200 surveillance images.
Hundreds attended a funeral Friday for Connor Kasin, the Long Island teenager who collapsed and died during a charity hockey event last week.
Friday holds the double distinction of being the coldest day of the week and the coldest day of the season thus far, with the forecast calling for lots of shivering right through Saturday.
As police zero in on who shot UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, investigators are combing through more than 200 surveillance images.
The manslaughter charge against Daniel Penny has been dismissed after jurors told the judge twice Friday that they were unable to reach a unanimous vote.
Daniel Penny is standing trial in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on the New York City subway last spring.
Friday holds the double distinction of being the coldest day of the week and the coldest day of the season thus far, with the forecast calling for lots of shivering right through Saturday.
Today's weather forecast calls for a wintry mix of rain and snow around the NYC area, followed by some gusty winds.
A wintry mix of rain, snow and blustery winds blows into NYC on Thursday, and the biggest impact could be during the morning commute.
The cold persisted Tuesday and perhaps a flake or two may be possible as we head into the middle part of the week.
Seven months after it was destroyed in a fiery truck crash, the Fairfield Avenue Bridge over I-95 in Norwalk, Conn. has reopened.
Friday holds the double distinction of being the coldest day of the week and the coldest day of the season thus far, with the forecast calling for lots of shivering right through Saturday.
After sightings in North Jersey, police departments in South Jersey are now spotting mysterious drones in the skies.
The mystery in the skies over New Jersey continues, with one law enforcement official saying the flying objects were seen over critical infrastructure.
Today's weather forecast calls for a wintry mix of rain and snow around the NYC area, followed by some gusty winds.
A wintry mix of rain, snow and blustery winds blows into NYC on Thursday, and the biggest impact could be during the morning commute.
Hundreds attended a funeral Friday for Connor Kasin, the Long Island teenager who collapsed and died during a charity hockey event last week.
Friday holds the double distinction of being the coldest day of the week and the coldest day of the season thus far, with the forecast calling for lots of shivering right through Saturday.
A Long Island retiree says she's getting traffic tickets from all over the country. But the thing is, she stopped driving four years ago.
A mother and father on Long Island still don't know why their son died while playing in a charity hockey game over the weekend.
Matthew Smith walked out of federal court in Central Islip Tuesday on a $10 million bond after pleading not guilty to sex trafficking and interstate prostitution. The bond was cosigned by his partner Mike Jeffries, the former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch.
"The responsibility of leading Democrats on the House Oversight Committee during Donald Trump's second term in the White House is a profound and consequential one," Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wrote to colleagues.
Depending on who you ask, small business owners say congestion pricing could be a blessing or a curse.
President-elect Donald Trump is considering replacing former Fox News host Pete Hegseth, his embattled pick for defense secretary, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Mayor Eric Adams says he plans to meet with President-elect Donald Trump's border czar and map out plans to deport migrants who commit crimes.
Donald Trump's attorneys mentioned Hunter Biden in a filing arguing the New York criminal case against the president-elect should be dismissed.
Anthem will reverse a policy that would have capped insurance coverage for anesthesia after objections from doctors and lawmakers.
Minnesota-based UnitedHealthcare Group Inc. has faced a firestorm of controversy this year. And as investigators search for a motive in the slaying of Brian Thompson, CEO of its insurance arm, they aren't counting anything out.
Feds warn against eating recalled cucumbers and multiple products containing the vegetable, including salads and wraps.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
The New York Film Critics Circle, one of the nation's oldest and most venerated critics' groups, is kicking movie awards season into high gear Tuesday as they select their choices for the best of 2024.
An attorney for Harvey Weinstein says he was hospitalized following an "alarming blood test.".
Elton John says he's lost his eyesight and struggled to see his new musical, "The Devil Wears Prada" after a "severe" eye infection.
Target is the only place you can buy the latest Taylor Swift merch, including a new book, vinyl and CD.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.
Lou Carnesecca's funeral was held at St. Thomas More Church in Queens after his death at 99 years old, a month before his 100th birthday.
Vince Dunn had a goal and two assists, Joey Daccord stopped 27 shots, and the Kraken beat the Islanders 5-2 on Thursday night.
OG Anunoby scored 15 of his 25 points during the third quarter, helping the Knicks pull away and beat the Hornets 125-101 on Thursday.
The Boston Red Sox and several other teams are still making their push to sign superstar Juan Soto.
Cam Johnson scored 26 points, Nic Claxton had 16 and the Nets beat the Pacers 99-90 on Wednesday night to end a three-game losing streak.
The grandson of the last civilian lighthouse keeper in America is working to preserve his family's legacy.
Construction on Etihad Park, New York City's first Major League Soccer stadium, started on Wednesday in Queens.
What began as a way to pass the time waiting for their kids at the skatepark has turned into a small community of moms who shred.
Preservationists say the fight is on to save tiled mosaics at the site of the 1939 and 1964 World's Fair in Queens.
On Small Business Saturday 2024, New York City shop owners are hoping to attract new and longtime customers for a needed boost.
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.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
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."
The Mo Better Jaguars are going to Orlando to play in the Pop Warner Super Bowl this weekend. The undefeated Brooklyn youth football team has raised $47,000 to make the trip. That includes a generous $10,000 donation from the iconic Junior's Restaurant and Bakery, who saw the story on CBS News New York and decided to help.
Help is on the way for the Long Island woman unfairly facing traffic tickets from around the country.
The drone mystery in New Jersey is getting even bigger. We've been tracking drone sightings across the state for weeks, but now we're learning there's been even more in South Jersey. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports we still don't know where they're coming from.
Suffolk County is warning parents about the dangers of co-sleeping after three infants who shared beds with adults died in the last four weeks. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Police say the man who gunned down UnitedHealthcare's CEO this week has likely left the city. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman has the latest on the multistate manhunt.
