NYPL celebrates Women's History Month with reading list, events
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.
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 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 Rangers defeated the Panthers 2-1 in overtime in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final on Friday.
The Parks Department is working with police to find out who has been wrecking pickleball courts in Riverside Park.
Patrick Bailey's grand slam in the eighth inning lifted the Giants to an 8-7 win over the Mets on Friday.
Sailboats descended on New York Harbor in advance of a Vendée Globe qualifying race next week.
Vernisa Depass reached out to CBS New York about a serious case of mold in her apartment that was not getting repaired by her landlord.
The Rangers defeated the Panthers 2-1 in overtime in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final on Friday.
The Parks Department is working with police to find out who has been wrecking pickleball courts in Riverside Park.
Sailboats descended on New York Harbor in advance of a Vendée Globe qualifying race next week.
Vernisa Depass reached out to CBS New York about a serious case of mold in her apartment that was not getting repaired by her landlord.
New York City is modifying lifeguard certification requirements to manage a shortage as beaches open Memorial Day weekend.
New York City's weather for Memorial Day Weekend is looking mostly bright -- except for the holiday itself.
A Yellow Alert for New York City and the surrounding area due the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms Thursday has ended.
Despite some lingering clouds, Sunday will be a nice finish to the weekend. Highs will reach the low 70s.
Today's weather looks to be the pick of the week, as skies clear and temperatures climb.
Temperatures around New York and New Jersey will rebound nicely Monday, as highs reach the upper 60s and low 70s.
AAA says to expect more people on the roads and in airports during the Memorial Day weekend getaway.
The fund, which Murphy said came from the American Rescue Plan, includes $20 million to finish repairing the iconic Asbury Park Boardwalk.
Scammers claiming to be police officers are targeting people in Morris County, New Jersey, claiming they owe money for missing jury duty.
New York City's weather for Memorial Day Weekend is looking mostly bright -- except for the holiday itself.
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit Friday morning near Gladstone, N.J. It's the latest in a series of aftershocks and earthquakes since a 3.8 magnitude quake struck on April 5.
AAA says to expect more people on the roads and in airports during the Memorial Day weekend getaway.
A Long Island school district is under fire after the parents of a 15-year-old boy with autism claim a teacher tied their son to a chair with rope.
Hempstead, N.Y. officials want federal help after they say unhealthy levels of the chemical 1,4-dioxane was found in all nine of the town's wells.
Their return comes after authorities spread out across Manorville, and beyond, in April as part of an evidence search.
Despite some lingering clouds, Sunday will be a nice finish to the weekend. Highs will reach the low 70s.
Queens tenants say their landlord abused rent-stabilization laws and a state agency allowed it to happen.
The U.S. Postal Service "mismanaged" safeguards intended to prevent mail theft in Queens, according to an investigation spurred on by U.S. Rep Grace Meng.
The fund, which Murphy said came from the American Rescue Plan, includes $20 million to finish repairing the iconic Asbury Park Boardwalk.
The judge in the former president's "hush money" trial rejected Trump's request that prosecutors be sanctioned for a submitting a deluge of evidence just weeks before the trial's scheduled start.
New York City district attorneys say discovery reform, enacted at the same time as bail reform, must be tweaked.
A new report from Orkin ranks the worst cities for mosquitoes, with New York coming in second and Los Angeles taking the top spot.
Leonette Belfield-Carson, whose daughter Jalissa Nadine Carson died of cancer, is now an advocate for other moms with children battling cancer.
A new report from New Jersey's Department of Health shows lead levels in children are dropping but not gone.
Kyle McMorrow was just 36 years old when he suffered a stroke last year. He woke up with neck pain one day, not realizing what was happening.
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
The Peregrine falcon chicks that hatched on the Gov. Cuomo Bridge now have names.
Documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, an Oscar nominee who focused on food and American diets, has died of cancer at age 53.
Crystal McKinney, a former model, accused Sean "Diddy" Combs of drugging and sexually assaulting her in New York City over 20 years ago. She filed the lawsuit under the NYC Gender Motivated Violence Act.
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs posted a video on social media apologizing for his "inexcusable" behavior and that he takes "full responsibility" for his actions.
A six-footer with an ample black mustache, Dabney Coleman made his mark in numerous popular films.
The Rangers defeated the Panthers 2-1 in overtime in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final on Friday.
Patrick Bailey's grand slam in the eighth inning lifted the Giants to an 8-7 win over the Mets on Friday.
The Yankees salvaged a four-game split with a 5-0 win over the Mariners on Thursday.
The NCAA and five major college sports conferences have agreed to settle antitrust allegations for nearly $2.8 billion over the next 10 years.
Sergei Bobrovsky made 23 saves and the Panthers defeated the Rangers 3-0 in the Eastern Conference finals opener.
Sailboats descended on New York Harbor in advance of a Vendée Globe qualifying race next week.
Vernisa Depass reached out to CBS New York about a serious case of mold in her apartment that was not getting repaired by her landlord.
The Rainbow Clubhouse serving mentally ill adults in Harlem is among the locations slated to lose city funding.
A woman says voucher discrimination is why she lost an affordable apartment she was approved for in Queens.
Developers released renderings for Gowanus Green, a large new affordable housing community located on the banks of the Gowanus Canal.
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."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
In the interim, CBS New York's Lonnie Quinn says Saturday and Sunday look good.
The Parks Department is working with police to find out who has been wrecking pickleball courts in Riverside Park. CBS New York's Lori Bordonaro has the story.
A substation fire in affected about 4,000 JCP&L customers earlier Friday. While power has been restored for some, about 1,800 people remain without power. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports.
The agency is advising people to get moving early because it will get very difficult as Saturday morning progresses. CBS New York's Derick Waller has the story.
A USPS investigation found post offices mismanaged safeguards to prevent mail theft all over Queens after years of complaints.