Fort Washington Library in Washington Heights reopens after renovations
The Fort Washington Library reopened to the Washington Heights community Thursday, for the first time since its COVID-19 closure.
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The Fort Washington Library reopened to the Washington Heights community Thursday, for the first time since its COVID-19 closure.
The Fort Washington Library reopened to the public Thursday for the first time in five years. CBS News New York's Jessi Mitchell shows us how the Washington Heights community will benefit from the new features in a very old space.
The New York Public Library says someone recently returned a book that was 72 years overdue. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian has more about who took it out and what the library's message is to those who also have an overdue book.
The landmarked library branch in Harlem underwent a $34.4 million renovation from top to bottom.
Wednesday, the New York Public Library celebrated the grand reopening of the 125th Street branch in Harlem. CBS News New York's Jessi Mitchell joined neighbors as they explored a space they haven't been able to access since 2021.
Visitors can see Harlem literary icon James Baldwin in his high school yearbook, hear his passionate pleas for racial equality, and more at a new exhibit in celebration of his 100th birthday.
Funding for New York City libraries is being fully restored in the city's 2025 fiscal year budget, officials announced Thursday.
New York City libraries will return to being open seven days a week, the mayor and City Council speaker announced.
At least five public libraries in New York City are unable to provide relief. CBS New York's Doug Williams reports.
The library compiled an essential reading list on feminism, and will host several events at the Schomberg Center.
The library compiled an essential reading list on feminism, and will host several events at the Schomberg Center.
While there are no banned books in New York, local library systems have created initiatives to make censored materials more accessible to teenagers across the country. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
As book ban attempts increase nationwide, the city's libraries have been fighting against censorship. CBS New York's Christina Fan has more.
As book ban attempts increase nationwide, the city's libraries have been fighting against censorship.
Mayor Eric Adams announced the budget cuts in late 2023.
Librarians, patrons, city councilmen, and citizens are coming together to speak out against the citywide Sunday closures. CBS New York's Maggie Cole reports.
The three library systems had planned to make up cuts by closing libraries on Saturdays and reducing hours on weekdays.
We are taking a look at what New Yorkers checked out the most this year, borough by borough.
Mayor Eric Adams warned that the cuts would impact every city agency.
Mayor Eric Adams warned that the cuts would impact every city agency. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Starting next week, the New York Public Library will no longer open on Sunday due to budget cuts.
Students and teachers staged a walkout earlier in the day and demonstrators visited various parts of Manhattan at night. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.
After leaving class, they gathered in front of the New York Public Library to make their voices heard. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram has the latest.
Across the five boroughs, they left their classroom at around 11:30 a.m. and then took trains and buses to a rally outside the New York Public Library.
The city's public libraries stand committed to making sure everyone has access to books and information from all points of view without restrictions.
The impending facelift for New Jersey's Liberty State Park is getting closer, but not everyone is on board with the revitalization program.
Brock Nelson scored 2:03 into overtime and the Islanders rallied to beat the Hurricanes on Saturday night.
The New York Knicks beat the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night.
Jack Hughes scored at 4:06 of overtime and the Devils beat the Canadiens on Saturday night.
The president of TWU Local 100, New York City's local transit workers union, is stepping down amid sexual misconduct claims.
The president of TWU Local 100, New York City's local transit workers union, is stepping down amid sexual misconduct claims.
A rare corpse flower bloomed at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden this weekend, and people waited in line for hours to get a whiff of its unique scent.
The New York Jets' exhaustive search for a new general manager ended Saturday with the hiring of Denver Broncos assistant GM Darren Mougey.
ShopRite stores in the Tri-State Area are alerting customers about the national bird flu outbreak and its effect on egg supplies and increased pricing.
Playland Park may not open this summer because of a contract dispute between Westchester County and the park's private operator.
ShopRite stores in the Tri-State Area are alerting customers about the national bird flu outbreak and its effect on egg supplies and increased pricing.
New York City's weather is finally starting to warm up after several days of temperatures below freezing.
NYC saw a couple brutally cold weather days, but there is some relief ahead with temperatures starting to warm up.
The dangerously cold weather continues around NYC, and temperatures won't climb back above the freezing mark for a while.
The cold weather just got even colder around New York City and much of the East Coast.
The impending facelift for New Jersey's Liberty State Park is getting closer, but not everyone is on board with the revitalization program.
The New York Jets' exhaustive search for a new general manager ended Saturday with the hiring of Denver Broncos assistant GM Darren Mougey.
ShopRite stores in the Tri-State Area are alerting customers about the national bird flu outbreak and its effect on egg supplies and increased pricing.
While Newark and New York are sanctuary cities, the recent ICE activity and President Trump's directives cracking down on immigration have some in area schools and places of worship fearing for their futures.
A small earthquake shook part of Paramus, New Jersey on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey says.
ShopRite stores in the Tri-State Area are alerting customers about the national bird flu outbreak and its effect on egg supplies and increased pricing.
Suffolk County's Crime Analysis Center just got a major expansion thanks to state funding.
Saturday marks 35 years since Avianca Flight 052 crashed on Long Island after it ran out of fuel while circling to land at JFK Airport.
President Donald Trump withdrew a Biden administration plan to set new limits on chemical discharge into drinking water, worrying some Long Island leaders.
Bird flu has been detected in the poultry flock at a commercial farm in Suffolk County, Long Island.
Federal law requires the White House to give Congress a full month of warning and case-specific details before firing a federal inspector general.
The president said the Federal Emergency Management Agency has been too bureaucratic and slow in its response to disasters.
Hundreds of "illegal immigrant criminals" in the U.S. were arrested and hundreds more flown out of the country on military aircraft, the White House said.
The directive allows federal law enforcement agents to carry out immigration-related enforcement actions that are usually reserved for officials under DHS.
Elected officials in Paterson, New Jersey have voted down a proposal that would fine or jail people sleeping in public spaces.
A new study finds that those who responded to the World Trade Center attacks on 9/11 may be at higher risk of early-onset dementia.
Bird flu has been detected in the poultry flock at a commercial farm in Suffolk County, Long Island.
The red food dye is used in products ranging from candies to vegetarian meats.
Officials have blamed a new strain for this winter's surge in norovirus cases.
More than 20 million egg-laying chickens in the U.S. died last quarter, federal data shows.
A film nominated for Best Picture at this year's Oscars features a Coney Island candy store and one of its real-life employees.
The first performers for the 67th Annual Grammy Awards have been announced. Stars like Chappell Roan and Shakira will perform on music's biggest night.
Grammy-winning singer SZA will join Kendrick Lamar on stage at the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show on Feb. 9.
Nominations for the 97th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, with "Emilia Pérez," "A Complete Unknown" and "Conclave" at the top of the heap in nominations.
Comedian Trevor Noah will return to the Grammy Awards stage to host the 2025 ceremony — his fifth consecutive year leading the show.
Brock Nelson scored 2:03 into overtime and the Islanders rallied to beat the Hurricanes on Saturday night.
The New York Knicks beat the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night.
Jack Hughes scored at 4:06 of overtime and the Devils beat the Canadiens on Saturday night.
The Miami Heat beat the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night.
The New York Jets' exhaustive search for a new general manager ended Saturday with the hiring of Denver Broncos assistant GM Darren Mougey.
Some residents in Brooklyn say their neighborhood is covered in dust and rattled by noise. They blame a city-owned concrete recycling plant that moved in last year.
Advocates say New York City's street vendors are among the most vulnerable to the Trump administration's immigration policies, and now they're calling on the City Council to help protect them.
The Fort Washington Library reopened to the Washington Heights community Thursday, for the first time since its COVID-19 closure.
The dragon boating community's fate in Queens is uncertain after NYC Parks announced plans to close Pier 1 near Citi Field because of deteriorating wood.
A Brooklyn teen who survived cancer is now using her experience to support others battling the disease.
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."
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for January 25 at 11 p.m.
The impending facelift for New Jersey's Liberty State Park is getting closer, but not everyone is on board with the revitalization program. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid explains.
The New York Jets have hired their new general manager, just two days before they're set to introduce their new head coach. CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer has what we know about the man chosen to lead the Jets' front office.
The president of TWU Local 100, New York City's local transit workers union, is stepping down amid sexual misconduct claims.
Police are searching for a man accused of trying to rape a woman in Queens early Friday morning.
