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"I have a lot of other things that I would love to focus on, so I'm going to lock the door on the studio for a little bit."
Activists and legislators are speaking out about the challenges local steelpan musicians often face in finding permanent rehearsal spaces. CBS New York's Hannah Kliger has the story.
The festival is back for its 11th year where it all began, combining fun and activism to enact real change.
The MTV Video Music Awards were all about celebrating the fans, and on Tuesday night the artists truly put on a show that no one will forget. Before the stars took the stage and the moon men were handed out, CBS New York's Ali Bauman caught up with the guests, performers and nominees on the pink carpet at the Prudential Center in Newark.
The VMAs are back at the Prudential Center on Tuesday, September 12 with MTV host Dometi Pongo.
Mayor Eric Adams honored the music legend Tuesday with a key to the city.
New Jersey rocker Bruce Springsteen postponed his Wednesday and Friday concerts with The E Street Band because of an illness.
The award-winning DJ and radio host is known for her cutting and turntable tricks. She has worked with hip-hop royalty over the years and even has a mural painted after her in the Bronx.
On this day 50 years ago, hip-hop was born here in New York. Celebrations are happening throughout the city, leading to a massive concert featuring some of the biggest names in the genre.
As New York City and the world celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, our Maurice DuBois catches up with the legendary Darryl McDaniels back where it all began.
Fifty years ago this week, hip-hop emerged from the Bronx. We spoke with Mister Cee, a producer and DJ credited with discovering legendary artists like Biggie Smalls, to help us take a look back.
Robertson was one of two surviving members of The Band at the time of his death.
We're counting down to the premiere of the new musical game show.
Taylor Swift may soon become one of the most awarded artist in MTV Video Music Awards history.
Thousands packed Forest Hills Stadium to see hip-hop royalties at LL Cool J's Rock the Bells Festival. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Hila Perry, 32, performs throughout the city wearing a big round earth costume. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado sat down with her at a community garden in the East Village.
The 27-year-old suspect is charged with assault and harassment for the incident at Pier 17.
The legendary Irish singer-songwriter died at her home in London at the age 56, her family said.
The songstress, born in Dublin, was best known for her smash 1990 hit, "Nothing Compares 2 U."
Kipp NYC operates 18 free public charter schools throughout the Bronx, Brooklyn and Manhattan.
Tony Bennett's joyful and stirring renditions of classic songs made him one of the most popular interpreters of jazz, pop and Broadway standards.
"I have been accused of releasing a pro-lynching song," the country music singer said. "...These references are not only meritless, but dangerous."
Elise's love of music came through every morning, especially on her "Spotlight" series where she got to interview some of her favorite stars about the stories behind the songs.
Budget cuts threaten to bounce a popular music teacher from his position at a Brooklyn elementary school, but some parents are stepping in to stop it. CBS New York's Dave Carlin has the story.
The pop icon is reportedly out of the hospital and recovering in her New York City home.
The Yankees beat the reeling Royals 7-0 to complete a three-game sweep on Sunday following a long rain delay.
The 16th Annual Lustgarten Foundation New York City Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research was held Sunday in Battery Park City.
No arrests have been made in connection to a shooting in Paterson, New Jersey, that left one man dead and three others injured.
Chicago had at least one baserunner in each of the first seven innings.
Menin's relationship with Mayor Zohran Mamdani is still a work in progress, but the two agree on Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposed pied-à-terre tax.
The 16th Annual Lustgarten Foundation New York City Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research was held Sunday in Battery Park City.
Menin's relationship with Mayor Zohran Mamdani is still a work in progress, but the two agree on Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposed pied-à-terre tax.
A massive drag racing street takeover in Maspeth, Queens, early Saturday morning has prompted an NYPD investigation.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area this week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
Recurring elevator problems are back and worse than ever at one New York City high-rise, according to tenants.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area this week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
Parts of the New York area could see record high temperatures during a summerlike stretch of weather this week.
A major warmup, featuring summer-like temperatures in the 80s, will take over the Eastern Seaboard beginning Monday.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather this week.
No arrests have been made in connection to a shooting in Paterson, New Jersey, that left one man dead and three others injured.
A child and three other people were shot in Paterson, New Jersey, on Saturday, a source familiar with the investigation told CBS News New York.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area this week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
Thousands of runners took part in the 2026 Jersey City Marathon and Half Marathon on Sunday.
A fatal fire in Union City, New Jersey, is being investigated for arson after it killed a 74-year-old woman and displaced 22 others, officials said.
A young Long Island man who overcame autism to graduate high school as valedictorian is now poised to graduate from Hofstra with top honors.
New York families rely on state records to make sure car purchases are legit, but what happens when those records are wrong?
A Marine Corps veteran is walking more than 100 miles from eastern Long Island to Staten Island to support a little girl battling cancer.
A Nassau County man faces multiple charges are he allegedly tried to lure an 11-year-old earlier this week.
Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, Long Island has reopened after a deadly gang-related shooting Wednesday night.
Menin's relationship with Mayor Zohran Mamdani is still a work in progress, but the two agree on Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposed pied-à-terre tax.
Former President Barack Obama met privately with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani before joining together to read to preschoolers at a child care center in the Bronx.
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
The wife of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has apologized for what she says were "harmful" social media posts she made as a teenager.
The 16th Annual Lustgarten Foundation New York City Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research was held Sunday in Battery Park City.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw turned to social media for help reconnecting with a New York City bartender after a memorable performance this week.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji will not attend this year's Met Gala, sources said.
The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame unveiled its list of inductees for 2026, and it includes the Wu-Tang Clan, the legendary, local hip-hop collective.
Jury selection for Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial in a Manhattan courtroom began Tuesday. He is being accused of raping actress Jessica Mann in 2013.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
The Yankees beat the reeling Royals 7-0 to complete a three-game sweep on Sunday following a long rain delay.
Chicago had at least one baserunner in each of the first seven innings.
The Cincinnati Bengals acquired Dexter Lawrence from the New York Giants for the 10th overall pick in next week's NFL draft, sources say.
Charlotte FC beat New York City FC 2-1 on Saturday night.
The Knicks beat the Hawks 113-102 on Saturday night in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference playoff series.
Recurring elevator problems are back and worse than ever at one New York City high-rise, according to tenants.
Students at M.S. 407 transform a barren space into a habitat for bees and butterflies, part of a broader city push to expand pollinator-friendly green spaces.
Brooklyn officials announced a first-of-its-kind initiative to build sensory rooms in every District 75 elementary school.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration unveiled a dramatic traffic redesign at Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza.
New York City business owners are pushing on the State Legislature to pass Gov. Kathy Hochul's reforms that would roll back some of the climate legislation passed by New York state in 2019.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for April 19 at 6:30 p.m.
We are once again proud to join the Lustgarten Foundation in raising awareness and funds for critical pancreatic cancer research. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis served as emcee of the annual walk in Battery Park City.
Runners from all over took part in the 4th Annual Jersey City Marathon on Sunday. As CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley found out, for some runners, it's about more than the competition.
A 74-year-old woman was killed in a fire in Union City, New Jersey, on Saturday.
Bronx high school students were injured in a tour bus crash in upstate New York on Sunday.
