Nonprofit preparing 15,000 medically-tailored meals for those in need
If you'd like to help deliver meals, CBS New York has information at the bottom of this story.
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Brooklyn nonprofit is helping asylum seekers furnish their homes
As NYC continues quest for federal help, local organizations like Ruth's Refuge are finding their own way to help.
Behind the Red Tape: Struggles are real for underpaid nonprofit workers
Organizations that depend on city grants can pay their workers only a fraction of what they're worth.
Nonprofit helps young adults furnish their first homes after foster care
As we celebrate National Foster Care Month, we are highlighting a special nonprofit that started inside one woman's home seven years ago. As CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado reports, it has expanded into a program that has helped more than 700 young adults transition from foster care into their very own first homes.
Rescue dogs showed off on UWS are ready for adoption
The event was hosted by the nonprofit No Dogs Left Behind.
Students build boats and set sail in Hunts Point
Rocking the Boat has existed for 25 years and provides students a safe place after school.
Nonprofit that provides incarceration alternatives hurt by NYC bureaucracy
Center for Community Alternatives has been impacted by a city so filled with red tape it can take a year to get paid.
NYC temple launches "Spring Mitzvah Day" to help those most vulnerable
Donations were delivered to Self Help, Part of the Solution, The Bowery Mission, and The Urban Outreach Center.
Nonprofits say they're not being paid due to NYC's strangling bureaucracy
The approval process is best described as byzantine. It can take up to 300 days for a nonprofit to get paid.
Students team up with nonprofit to help fight hunger
The students helped collect excess food from the school cafeteria and donate it to community organizations.
Nonprofit helps fight period poverty in Africa
The holiday season is a time to not only think about those in need in our neighborhood but around the world. We're shining a spotlight on girls and young women in African who need our help.
World of Pink Foundation working to help support breast cancer survivors
The health facility provides specialized bras and prostheses for women, following breast surgery.
Nonprofit Angels of Long Island robbed, but community rallies to help
Local high school students started a GoFundMe page, leaving thrift store founder Debbie Loesch in tears.
Nonprofit Kings County Tennis League provides free classes to kids
A Brooklyn nonprofit is working to make the sport more accessible in underserved communities.
Yonkers nonprofit AFYA honors 200 special needs volunteers
The AFYA Foundation has already sent millions of dollars worth of supplies to places in dire need, like Ukraine.
Nonprofit GallopNYC provides therapy to people with disabilities
The organization operates in the shadows of the hustle and bustle in Queens, as well as in Brooklyn and the Bronx.
Nonprofit specializing in tech sector work expands from NYC to Newark
CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis spoke to those who benefited from its programs and she has more on how you can get involved.
Hugh Jackman, Sutton Foster help deliver meals
The Broadway stars helped Gods Love We Deliver prepare and deliver the organization's 30 millionth meal.
Nonprofits out in force in NYC to make sure food is distributed for Passover, Ramadan
CBS2's Leah Mishkin reports.
Nonprofits out in force to feed needy for Passover, Ramadan
The soup kitchen and food pantry Masbia plans to hand out food to 20,000 families for Passover.
Volunteers pack medical supplies for Ukraine frontlines
CBS2's Natalie Duddridge has more from the nonprofit in Yonkers.
Rescue Mission On Long Island Suffers Devastating Setback After Pipes Burst, Flooding Newly Renovated Dining Hall
A rescue mission on Long Island that helps feed neighbors in need is in need of a rescue, itself.
Mystery Of The Lost Mailers Greatly Impacting New Jersey Nonprofit's Ability To Fundraise To Help Homeless
A nonprofit says it is at risk of not being able to help those in need in 2022 after its largest mailing to solicit thousands of donors disappeared from the post office without a trace.
'Christmas Is Saved': Charity 'Toys Of Hope' Gets Temporary Delivery Van After Its Was Totaled In Crash
Prayers were answered for a Long Island-based volunteer organization that was grounded at the worst time of year.
Charity 'Toys Of Hope' In Need Of Help After Delivery Van Totaled In Crash
You could say Santa's sleigh is grounded in one of his workshops. A two-decade-old delivery van used by the nonprofit Toys of Hope is beyond repair.
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Mayor Eric Adams: Top fundraiser reassigned after FBI raid
Twenty-five-year-old Brianna Suggs is no longer raising money for his re-election bid.
L.I. man arrested after barricading inside home for hours
When officers arrived, they saw a 14-year-old girl running down the street. She said she was being chased by a man.
2 shot on subway in Brooklyn, police investigating
Police say a 17-year-old boy was struck in the hand and a 40-year-old man was struck in the ankle.
Exclusive look at Rockefeller Center tree lighting safety plan
The NYPD is aware of protests planned at the tree lighting in response to the war between Israel and Hamas.
Asylum seekers wait in cold to get re-ticketed to stay in NYC shelters
Mayor Eric Adams and his administration continue to call the crisis the top issue the city is facing.
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Mayor Eric Adams: Top fundraiser reassigned after FBI raid
Twenty-five-year-old Brianna Suggs is no longer raising money for his re-election bid.
2 shot on subway in Brooklyn, police investigating
Police say a 17-year-old boy was struck in the hand and a 40-year-old man was struck in the ankle.
Exclusive look at Rockefeller Center tree lighting safety plan
The NYPD is aware of protests planned at the tree lighting in response to the war between Israel and Hamas.
Asylum seekers wait in cold to get re-ticketed to stay in NYC shelters
Mayor Eric Adams and his administration continue to call the crisis the top issue the city is facing.
Central Park picks up first trace of snow
It may only be November, but we've already seen some snow across the region.
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Central Park picks up first trace of snow
It may only be November, but we've already seen some snow across the region.
First Alert Weather: CBS2's 11/29 Wednesday morning forecast
For Wednesday, the cold will remain in place, but less wind will make it feel slightly better.
Beloved Scarsdale, N.Y. attorneys killed in Connecticut car crash
At a New Jersey funeral on Tuesday, family and friends remembered Toby and Brooke Cohen.
First Alert Weather: Coldest weather of the season settling in
The coldest air of the season will likely be observed Tuesday through at least Wednesday morning.
40 years ago, getting Cabbage Patch doll for Christmas was parental mission
The year was 1983, and the demand far exceeded the supply, as parents cut all kinds of corners to get one.
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Central Park picks up first trace of snow
It may only be November, but we've already seen some snow across the region.
First Alert Weather: CBS2's 11/29 Wednesday morning forecast
For Wednesday, the cold will remain in place, but less wind will make it feel slightly better.
Brewery owners say enough is enough with N.J.'s antiquated liquor laws
They say not being allowed to hold unlimited events, serve food, and collaborate with vendors is shocking.
Beloved Scarsdale, N.Y. attorneys killed in Connecticut car crash
At a New Jersey funeral on Tuesday, family and friends remembered Toby and Brooke Cohen.
2 dead after truck crashes into ditch in Essex County
Sources told CBS New York the truck's driver may have suffered a medical emergency.
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L.I. man arrested after barricading inside home for hours
When officers arrived, they saw a 14-year-old girl running down the street. She said she was being chased by a man.
N.Y. DMV offers solutions to eye test need for driver's licenses
As many as 49,000 drivers risk suspension if they fail to submit an acceptable vision test before Friday.
Nikola Tesla lab on Long Island damaged in devastating fire
After years of intensive work, it was due to soon open as the Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe.
Rep. George Santos says he expects to be expelled from Congress this week
New York Democratic Rep. Dan Goldman is co-sponsoring a privileged resolution to remove Santos.
First Alert Weather: Coldest weather of the season settling in
The coldest air of the season will likely be observed Tuesday through at least Wednesday morning.
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Mayor Eric Adams: Top fundraiser reassigned after FBI raid
Twenty-five-year-old Brianna Suggs is no longer raising money for his re-election bid.
Asylum seekers wait in cold to get re-ticketed to stay in NYC shelters
Mayor Eric Adams and his administration continue to call the crisis the top issue the city is facing.
Brewery owners say enough is enough with N.J.'s antiquated liquor laws
They say not being allowed to hold unlimited events, serve food, and collaborate with vendors is shocking.
House begins latest effort to expel George Santos after damning ethics probe
The House will try for a third time this year to expel New York Rep. George Santos after the Ethics Committee released a scathing report detailing his alleged lawbreaking.
Elected officials tout new 5-year plan to improve road safety in Queens
CBS New York spoke to families in Astoria calling for change after losing loved ones in traffic collisions.
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NYC parents worried about respiratory illnesses impacting children in China
Hospitals in China are swamped with kids diagnosed with pneumonia and other respiratory infections.
Hochul reviewing biomarker testing bill that could change cancer treatment
The genetic testing helps create more targeted treatment plans. However, one-third of health plans don't currently cover it.
Hackensack Meridian Health hit with possible network breach
Patients in need of emergency care were being diverted away from hospitals impacted by the network outage.
On Call with Dr. Kumar: Retail therapy
Shopping can be good for your health as you hit the stores this holiday season, but be careful not to go overboard.
FDA warns about Neptune's Fix supplements after reports of hospitalizations
The illegal Neptune's Fix brand supplements claim to contain tianeptine, known as "gas station heroin."
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"Late Show" episodes canceled as Stephen Colbert recovers from surgery
Late night host Stephen Colbert is recovering from surgery for a ruptured appendix, he said on Monday.
Rock band KISS celebrated in New York as they play their farewell shows
A legendary rock band is giving a goodbye kiss to their hometown.
New sexual assault claim filed against hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs
A claim filed Wednesday alleges Combs drugged and sexually assaulted a woman in 1991.
Jamie Foxx accused of sexually assaulting woman at NYC restaurant
The plaintiff alleges Foxx sexually assaulted her inside Catch NYC in the Meatpacking District in 2015.
Keltie Knight to perform as Roxie Hart with "Chicago The Musical"
CBS New York spent some time with Knight talking about how the assignment is a longtime dream come true for her.
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Sabres score 3 unanswered goals in third, steamroll Rangers
Mika Zibanejad scored the only goal for New York in the 5-1 defeat on Monday night.
Nets hit NBA season-high 25 3-pointers, beat Bulls
Spencer Dinwiddie scored 24 points for Brooklyn in the 118-109 victory on Sunday night.
Devin Booker's 3-pointer in final seconds lifts Suns over Knicks
Jalen Brunson had 35 points, eight assists and six rebounds for New York in the 116-113 defeat.
Giants survive after late field goal miss, edge Patriots
Tommy DeVito threw a touchdown pass in Big Blue's 10-7 victory on Sunday.
Ersson makes 25 saves in Flyers' win over Islanders
He stopped Bo Horvat, Oliver Wahlstrom, Mathew Barzal and Kyle Palmieri in the shootout.
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Exclusive: Viewer blows whistle on reckless parking in Jamaica, Queens
Local residents say getting around the busy travel hub is anything but easy.
Harlem apartments nearing one month with broken boiler
A set of four apartment buildings on West 118th Street have not had hot water or heat all of November.
Inside the Brooklyn Public Library's efforts to improve public access
Here's how its programs go beyond the four walls of a building, as libraries citywide face budget cuts.
Bronx food pantry struggling to provide after state grant cuts
For 15 years, POTS received funding through a state grant called Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program.
Bocce court at Queens park in state of disrepair
Players say they've been asking the city for years to fix the Kissena Park bocce court's cracking wood, warped equipment storage box and water fountain that runs dry.
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50th Annual Village Halloween Parade
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
Flooding leaves parts of New York City underwater
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Photos: Crowd turns chaotic during Union Square giveaway
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
Photos: Crane catches fire, partially collapses in NYC
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
Tony Bennett, N.Y. native and music legend, through the years
The Grammy Award winning singer who graced the stage for generations died at the age of 96.
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Radio City Rockettes featured on Las Vegas Sphere
A piece of New York City Christmas tradition is heading to Las Vegas. The outside of the Sphere will feature the Radio City Rockettes each day through the holiday season.
Bryant Park holds annual Christmas tree lighting celebration
Despite Tuesday's chilly weather, crowds gathered for the Christmas tree lighting in Bryant Park. This year's tree is 48 feet tall and weighs more than 8,000 pounds.
2 shot on board subway in Brooklyn
Police are investigating after two people were shot on the subway in Brooklyn. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3QUh0qW
Murphy vetoes bill easing restrictions on breweries, distilleries & wineries
Gov. Phil Murphy has conditionally vetoed a bill that would have eased restrictions on New Jersey breweries, distilleries and wineries. As CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports, some breweries say the bill would have helped boost business. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3R0jRyL
Remembering legendary WCBS-TV reporter Pablo Guzmán
CBS New York is mourning the loss of Pablo Guzmán, a legendary voice in New York journalism, and a friend and colleague to many of us. CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/46xFNXt
