Nelson Mandela's grandson, Nkosi "Mandla" Mandela, visits Bed-Stay school named after the late anti-apartheid leader
Nkosi "Mandela" Mandela, politician and tribal chief, visited a Bed-Stay school his grandfather visited in 1990.
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Nkosi "Mandela" Mandela, politician and tribal chief, visited a Bed-Stay school his grandfather visited in 1990.
High school students in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, got a historic visit from the grandson of Nelson Mandela on Friday. As CBS2's Hannah Kliger reports, the visit to the Nelson Mandela School for Social Justice is designed to bridge relationships between New York City and South Africa.
"Find meaning and purpose in the struggle," Prince Harry said as he addressed the United Nations on Monday.
Mayor Eric Adams was among the speakers at Monday's ceremony.
The former president gave a warning about what he says is a growing number of politicians pushing a quote "politics of fear, resentment and retrenchment."
"She succumbed peacefully in the early hours of Monday afternoon surrounded by her family and loved ones," the family said in a statement.
Nelson Mandela came to New York in June 1990 as part of an eight-city tour of the United States.
As a pool reporter, our Steve Reed was part of the motorcade as Mandela went from point A to point B. He describes it as a "spiritual experience."
Mandela, who died in December at age 95, had visited the Boys and Girls High School in Bedford-Stuyvesant 24 years ago.
Mandela's plaque was unveiled in a ceremony before Wednesday night's game against the Cubs.
The Yankees had something special in store for Jackie Robinson Day. But the weather refused to cooperate.
Sean Leonard said he was eager to see the suspect who allegedly stole nearly $30,000 of art work from his Williamsburg gallery, punished.
The poll looked at the public's expectations for the new year and asked their opinions about the most important news stories and pop culture moments of 2013.
Nelson Mandela was buried Sunday after a funeral ceremony that included a 21-gun salute.
As motorcyclists in uniform and armored personnel carriers escorted the vehicle carrying Mandela's casket to the family compound, people lining the route sang, applauded and, in some cases, wept.
The sign-language interpreter on stage at Nelson Mandela's globally broadcast memorial service was a faker who was waving his arms around meaninglessly, advocates for the deaf said Wednesday.
President Barack Obama praised Nelson Mandela as the last great liberator of the 20th century, urging the world to carry on his legacy by fighting inequality, poverty and discrimination.
President Obama, British Prime Minister David Cameron and Denmark's Prime Minister Helle Thorning Schmidt were snapped posing for a selfie during Mandela's memorial.
"The Struggle For Justice: Nelson Mandela, A Tribute," will be on display through Dec. 21 at two locations.
Leaders from around the world were heading to South Africa on Monday to attend a memorial honoring Nelson Mandela.
The plaque will pay tribute to Mandela's June 1990 visit to Yankee Stadium, the New York Times reported.
While South Africans of all races flocked to houses of worship Sunday for a national day of prayer and reflection to honor Nelson Mandela on Sunday, the former South African president and civil rights icon was also being remembered in the United States.
In their first statement since his death, Nelson Mandela's family says they've ``lost a great man, a son of the soil.''
Soon-to-return NYPD Commissioner William Bratton was making the rounds with Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio Saturday, including a stop at the Rev. Al Sharpton's National Action Network.
From Harlem to Hollywood, Paris to Beijing, people hailed Nelson Mandela's indomitable courage in the face of adversity as an inspiration for all.
The U.S. and Iran are getting ready for talks Saturday in Islamabad, Pakistan, as their tenuous ceasefire held despite key sticking points.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is marking 100 days in office Friday as he continues to pursue his ambitious policy agenda.
Multiple EMS workers were injured in an assault in the Bronx on Thursday night, authorities said.
Eduardo Rodríguez outdueled Nolan McLean in a rematch of the World Baseball Classic final on Thursday night, leading the Diamondbacks to a 7-1 win over the Mets.
Tens of thousands of residential building workers across NYC could soon walk off the job as tensions rise ahead of a critical contract deadline.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is marking 100 days in office Friday as he continues to pursue his ambitious policy agenda.
Multiple EMS workers were injured in an assault in the Bronx on Thursday night, authorities said.
Tens of thousands of residential building workers across NYC could soon walk off the job as tensions rise ahead of a critical contract deadline.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather next week.
A mini monster truck that was parked on a busy Brooklyn street and made people smile is gone after the city towed it away.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather next week.
When UConn plays Michigan for the NCAA Men's Basketball championship tonight in Indianapolis, there are a few places in New York City where fans can root on their schools.
The average price for a gallon of gas in New York City is now $4.11, which is 82 cents higher than a month ago, according to AAA.
Rain has returned for Easter Sunday in the New York area after the holiday weekend kicked off with May-like weather.
UConn's jaw-dropping buzzer beater catapulted them to the Final Four.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather next week.
Kishan Patel, who was shot by a former NYPD officer in 2024, has returned home after more than a year of rehab.
Spring has sprung, but piles of snow are still melting in New Jersey more than six weeks after a blizzard slammed the Tri-State Area.
The burglars smashed into the Perth Amboy business within seconds and then came face-to-face-with the owners.
A New Jersey family's beloved dog has been returned after it was apparently taken right off their back porch.
Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann answered a judge's preliminary questions before pleading guilty to murdering seven women and admitting to killing an eighth.
Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to murdering seven women tied to the years-long Gilgo Beach serial killer investigation.
Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to seven counts and admitted guilt in the death of an eighth woman.
Rex Heuermann was arrested in 2023. He admitted to killing eight women in the Gilgo Beach area of Long Island between 1993 and 2011.
Long Beach, Long Island, is holding a public hearing Tuesday night regarding the loosening of alcohol restrictions on its iconic boardwalk.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is marking 100 days in office Friday as he continues to pursue his ambitious policy agenda.
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.
First lady Melania Trump delivered a televised statement denying a relationship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said most 2-K seats will operate on a full-day and full-year schedule at a news conference Thursday morning.
The NFL is being investigated for practices that allegedly harm consumers for licensing games to multiple platforms — paid streaming platforms, paid cable networks, and others, sources said.
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.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
Megan Thee Stallion was released from a New York City hospital after she got sick during a performance of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
Eduardo Rodríguez outdueled Nolan McLean in a rematch of the World Baseball Classic final on Thursday night, leading the Diamondbacks to a 7-1 win over the Mets.
The Knicks stayed alive in the race for the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 112-106 victory over Jayson Tatum and the Celtics on Thursday night.
The Pacers snapped a three-game skid with a 123-94 win over the Nets on Thursday night.
The Islanders defeated the Maple Leafs 5-3 on Thursday night in Peter DeBoer's first game as New York's coach.
The Pittsburgh Penguins clinched a playoff spot by defeating the New Jersey Devils 5-2 on Thursday night.
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.
Ismael Ox lost his right hand as a child in a grenade attack, survived homelessness in the U.S., and became a citizen, all while training to represent Team USA in para Taekwondo.
These kids from Brooklyn are playing tennis in their school hallways, cafeterias and auditoriums, to make the most of limited space and resources.
Preparations for Passover in Brooklyn blend centuries-old rituals with modern traditions unique to each family.
New York has filed a lawsuit against solar company Attyx, saying it didn't just sell panels, it sold promises it couldn't keep.
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.
President Trump says he expects Iran to comply with terms he says were agreed on for a ceasefire ahead of planned negotiations this weekend.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has moved quickly to deliver some key campaign promises, but he has also faced significant challenges during his first 100 days. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Splashdown is expected to happen on Friday night but it will be one of the most risky parts of the mission.
Police are looking for a person accused of assaulting an elderly woman in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.
Two EMT workers were hurt after they were assaulted in the Bronx on Thursday night. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
