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.
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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.
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The weekend forecast looks perfect for fall fun around New York and New Jersey -- from apple picking, to leaf peeping and more.
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A company hired for $10 million to replace lead pipes in Newark lied about getting the work done, federal prosecutors say.
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Long Island homeowners hit by flooding in August have more time to apply for financial assistance, but they might not want to wait.
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A funeral is being held today for Babylon teen Bella Trezza, following last month's deadly crash on Long Island.
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New York City Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Philip Banks III is the latest member of Mayor Eric Adams' inner circle to step down.
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Rock star Bruce Springsteen spoke out in a video and said Trump should be disqualified from ever being president again.
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Brooklyn families are asking for answers after their loved ones died during childbirth at the city-run Woodhull Hospital.
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
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The mother of Sean "Diddy" Combs released a statement Sunday defending her son against the federal charges and multiple allegations of sexual misconduct he is currently facing.
Christopher Ciccone spent most of his life in Madonna's shadow - as her back-up dancer, personal assistant, dresser, decorator, art director and tour director.
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Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
New York City Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Philip Banks III is the latest member of Mayor Eric Adams' inner circle to step down.
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