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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 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
Panels and exhibits featured guests like hip-hop legends Fab 5 Freddy and Grandmaster Caz.
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 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.
The councilman says he has been targeted over his support for drag queen story hour at public libraries.
The library is shining a light on authors and illustrators who explore the city's Hispanic communities.
The New York Public Library is shining a light on authors and illustrators who explore the beautiful culture and impact of Hispanic communities in New York City.
Rushdie's condition has improved, and, according to his literary agent, he has been removed from a ventilator.
There was a show of support for Salman Rushdie one week after he was attacked in western New York.
The New York Public Library's Belmont branch hosted its second ever anti-prom Friday.
It offered a safe and inclusive space for teens to dress up, hang out and have fun.
The New York Public Library is making banned books accessible to readers across the country.
The New York Public Library says the program is in response to recent nationwide efforts to ban books.
Lingering library fines are a headache, even for the most responsible. But New Yorkers can breathe a sigh of relief.
It's better late than never when it comes to returning library books. New Yorkers can now breathe a sigh of relief, even if their book is overdue by decades; CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
It showcases more than 250 rare items from the library's research collections, including Thomas Jefferson's draft of the Declaration of Independence, Malcolm X's briefcase and the very first pieces of money printed in New York in 1709.
More than six months after it opened, the New York Public Library's first ever permanent exhibition has become so popular guests are now encouraged to make reservations.
A young man who went into cardiac arrest in the Bronx died at the hospital after waiting nearly 20 minutes for paramedics. After his death, his father discovered multiple available units had been positioned just down the block. So why weren't they dispatched?
Among the Westminster Dog Show finalists were a bichon frisé, a shih tzu, a whippet, a German shepherd, an English springer spaniel, a giant schnauzer and a Skye terrier.
The New York Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night.
Former Beatle and music legend Paul McCartney took the stage at New York City's Bowery Ballroom for a surprise show Tuesday evening.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says Con Edison needs to get back to the drawing board after proposing significant double-digit increases for natural gas and electric bills.
A young man who went into cardiac arrest in the Bronx died at the hospital after waiting nearly 20 minutes for paramedics. After his death, his father discovered multiple available units had been positioned just down the block. So why weren't they dispatched?
Former Beatle and music legend Paul McCartney took the stage at New York City's Bowery Ballroom for a surprise show Tuesday evening.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says Con Edison needs to get back to the drawing board after proposing significant double-digit increases for natural gas and electric bills.
Callers have been swamping Capitol Hill in record numbers, voicing concerns over cuts to federal programs and other Trump administration actions.
Westchester County is holding a special election on Tuesday to pick a leader, a decision that will likely be influenced in one way or another by President Trump.
NYC has three more snow chances this week, so how many inches will the city, N.J. and Long Island see when it's all said and done?
New York City and the surrounding area caught a break from the snow Monday, but more is on the way.
As the latest winter storm wraps up around NYC, snow totals show how many inches fell across the area.
Another round of snow and sleet is coming to NYC on Saturday night, and much of the area will be under a winter storm watch.
Snow and freezing rain fell early Thursday around the NYC area, so how much did we get?
Hopes of reopening Interstate 80 quickly have been dashed. A section of the eastbound lanes remains closed due to a 40-foot sinkhole, and it won't be an easy fix.
NYC has three more snow chances this week, so how many inches will the city, N.J. and Long Island see when it's all said and done?
New York City and the surrounding area caught a break from the snow Monday, but more is on the way.
I-80 is closed in Wharton, New Jersey as crews are back on the scene of a previous sinkhole on the highway.
The Jets and Aaron Rodgers will reportedly part ways, setting the stage for a new starting quarterback to run the offense in 2025.
Callers have been swamping Capitol Hill in record numbers, voicing concerns over cuts to federal programs and other Trump administration actions.
NYC has three more snow chances this week, so how many inches will the city, N.J. and Long Island see when it's all said and done?
Snow, sleet and ice hit the Tri-State Area on Saturday, and now the cleanup is underway before things freeze over.
As the latest winter storm wraps up around NYC, snow totals show how many inches fell across the area.
A murder that occurred more than two decades ago has finally been solved, according to Suffolk County's Cold Case Unit.
Callers have been swamping Capitol Hill in record numbers, voicing concerns over cuts to federal programs and other Trump administration actions.
Westchester County is holding a special election on Tuesday to pick a leader, a decision that will likely be influenced in one way or another by President Trump.
Elon Musk, the world's wealthiest man, took questions for the first time since the president gave him broad authority to overhaul the executive branch.
The Department of Justice's order to end the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams has not come as a surprise to some city officials.
President Trump hosted Jordan's King Abdullah II at the White House on Tuesday as he escalates pressure on the Arab nation to take in refugees from Gaza.
Recalled products involved a mix of Bavarian doughnuts, French crullers, éclairs and coffee rolls, according to FDA.
A bird flu-related shutdown of all live poultry markets in New York City, Westchester County and Long Island starts today.
The CDC says respiratory illness is now "very high" nationwide.
Hundreds of people rallied at a Manhattan park on Monday, calling for protections for transgender people following President Trump's executive order banning gender-affirming health care.
Gov. Kathy Hochul has taken another step to protect New York doctors who prescribe abortion pills after one was indicted in Louisiana.
Among the Westminster Dog Show finalists were a bichon frisé, a shih tzu, a whippet, a German shepherd, an English springer spaniel, a giant schnauzer and a Skye terrier.
Former Beatle and music legend Paul McCartney took the stage at New York City's Bowery Ballroom for a surprise show Tuesday evening.
Lawyers have begun to deliver opening statements at the trial of the man charged with trying to fatally stab author Salman Rushdie in front of a lecture audience in western New York.
Jon Batiste, a Louisiana native, sang the national anthem at the 2025 Super Bowl.
Rapper Kendrick Lamar headlined the much-anticipated Super Bowl 2025 halftime show.
The New York Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night.
Nic Claxton scored 16 points and the Nets pulled away after LaMelo Ball was lost to another ankle injury and beat the Hornets 97-89 on Monday night.
The Philadelphia Eagles claimed their franchise's second Super Bowl in a crushing win over the Kansas City Chiefs, denying the Chiefs a historic "three-peat."
The Jets and Aaron Rodgers will reportedly part ways, setting the stage for a new starting quarterback to run the offense in 2025.
Jon Batiste, a Louisiana native, sang the national anthem at the 2025 Super Bowl.
Many years ago, Addisleigh Park, Queens was the place to be. It was known to many as "Black Hollywood East."
A great-grandmother in Queens celebrated her 103rd birthday Friday.
Kevin Richardson, one of the Exonerated Five, stopped by his alma mater in the Bronx on Friday to discuss the importance of knowing your rights when encountering law enforcement.
Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson is asking Mayor Eric Adams for more funding towards the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation to plant more trees.
An East Harlem pediatric clinic is encouraging families to launch their literacy journey early as data shows falling reading scores nationwide.
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 Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for February 11 at 11 p.m.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is expected to meet with Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement this week. As CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports, the announcement comes as the mayor says he's trying to earn back the trust of New Yorkers after the Justice Department moved to dismiss the corruption charges against him.
Yankees pitchers and catchers reported to spring training Tuesday. They'll have their first official workout Wednesday. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston reports.
Paul McCartney surprised fans Tuesday with a concert in New York City's Bowery Ballroom. Beatles lovers scrambled to grab a ticket for just $50. It was a show so exclusive, no one was allowed to take out their phone. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
We know that every second counts during a medical emergency, but a man in cardiac arrest in the Bronx had to wait nearly 20 minutes before paramedics showed up. After his death, his father learned multiple available units were just down the block. So why weren't they dispatched? CBS News New York investigative reporter Mahsa Saeidi looks into the system that kept the first responders in the dark.