NYC Council to examine NYPL's efforts to increase access to banned books
As book ban attempts increase nationwide, the city's libraries have been fighting against censorship. CBS New York's Christina Fan has more.
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As book ban attempts increase nationwide, the city's libraries have been fighting against censorship. CBS New York's Christina Fan has more.
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.
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.
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.
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 city's public libraries stand committed to making sure everyone has access to books and information from all points of view without restrictions.
Panels and exhibits featured guests like hip-hop legends Fab 5 Freddy and Grandmaster Caz.
The New York Public Library was alive with beats of hip-hop as it commemorated the genre's 50th anniversary Saturday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3DOYPg0
The fires temporarily evacuated the library's main branch Thursday morning in Manhattan.
The NYPD's bomb squad was among those to respond to the scene in Midtown. CBS New York's Doug Williams reports.
No injuries were reported. The building was evacuated as a precaution.
Mayor Eric Adams is set to unveil his new budget proposal Wednesday.
After a successful acting and singing career, Belafonte used his fame as a platform for change.
We hear from the library about this year's selections for young readers.
The library is hosting special events and compiled book lists for readers of all ages.
The councilman says he has been targeted over his support for drag queen story hour at public libraries.
The NYPD says it has arrested two women for vandalizing a Councilman Erik Bottcher's home and office. CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
According to GLAAD, more than 120 events in the country featuring drag performers have faced targeted threats this year. CBS2's Alice Gainer reports.
