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.
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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.
Nonprofit Working To Overcome COVID-19 Challenges To Make Sure Families In Homeless Shelters Get Christmas Gifts
The rise in COVID-19 cases is making people reassess their holiday plans. For one nonprofit, it's making it adapt to accomplish its Christmas goal.
Nonprofit Volunteers Make Sure Brooklyn Residents Impacted By Devastating Fire Have Thanksgiving To Remember
Volunteers from Masbia told CBS2 Thursday they wanted to give residents at 222 Lenox Road something to get excited about.
Land Rover Recognizes Hamptons Community Outreach For Its Work Assisting Those Struggling With Poverty
A national honor has been bestowed upon a local nonprofit, and it's coming on four wheels.
Authorities: Nonprofit Exec. Used $1M In City Funds To Pay For LI Home, Car
Authorities say the couple misappropriated $953,875 in city funding to pay off loans, buy a luxury car and make mortgage payments on their LI home.
Thousands Run For A Cause In Annual Garden City Turkey Trot
Around six thousand people participated in Garden City's annual 'Turkey Trot' race this year, with many clad in colorful and creative holiday-inspired costumes.
NYC Nonprofit Prepares 4,200 Thanksgiving Meals For Chronically Ill
God's Love We Deliver provides free meals to thousands of people with chronic illnesses in New York City, Long Island and New Jersey.
NYC Officials Form Nonprofit To Benefit Iconic Queens Park
Mayor Bill de Blasio joined Councilwoman Julissa Ferreras-Copeland in Queens Monday to announce a new initiative to improve the borough's iconic Flushing Meadows-Corona Park.
Former Council Speaker Christine Quinn To Head Up Nonprofit For Homeless Women
Former New York City Council speaker Christine Quinn will head a nonprofit that aids homeless women and children.
Staten Island Nonprofit Provides Holiday Help For Those Still Struggling After Sandy
More than two years after Superstorm Sandy, there are still families struggling financially to give their children the kind of Christmas they want.
Report: Anthony Weiner Planning Nonprofit Restaurant In Rockaways
A published report Thursday said former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner is planning to open a restaurant in the Rockaways.
Nonprofit Holds First Pride Event For Transgender Community
The Community Healthcare network held its first LGBT Pride event for the transgender community Sunday in Astoria, Queens.
Conn. Woman Makes Dresses For Poor Girls Around The World
Dress a Girl is a nonprofit organization that relies on volunteers to help create dresses from pillowcases.
Nonprofit Group Applies To Grow Medical Marijuana In NJ
Breakwater Alternative Treatment Center wants to grow pot for patients on a preserved farm in Upper Freehold.
Steep Drop In CD Sales Hurts New York-Based Music Performance Fund
The steep decline in compact disc sales is hurting a New York-based nonprofit that funds free concerts in the U.S. and Canada.
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The bill's passage is a significant achievement for Democrats as they look to maintain their hold on Congress in the November midterm elections.
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Red Alert Day: Hazy, hot and humid, heat advisories in effect
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Caught on camera: $2M in diamonds stolen from Bronx shop
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Autobiographical play "The Nosebleed" running off-Broadway
"The Nosebleed" explores the main character's fractured relationship with their long-deceased father.
Biden leaves White House for the first time since getting COVID-19
Ending his most recent COVID-19 isolation, President Biden has left the White House for the first time since becoming infected last month.
LL Cool J's hip-hop festival draws thousands in Queens
Organizers say partial proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the Universal Hip-Hop Museum in the Bronx.
NYPD detectives shoot gunmen who opened fire at Queens party
Surveillance video shows chaos as partygoers hopped fences trying to flee from gunfire.
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Adams blasts Texas governor's "unimaginable" treatment of migrants as 2nd bus arrives
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LL Cool J's hip-hop festival draws thousands in Queens
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Police: Parks employee assaulted with chair at Brooklyn pool
The 38-year-old woman told police someone came up behind her and hit her in the head with a metal chair.
NYPD investigating deadly stabbing at shelter in Chelsea
Officers were called to the shelter on West 24th Street around 2 p.m. Saturday for a report of an assault.
Police: Teens punched 6-year-old, stole scooter in Brooklyn
Police say one of the boys punched the girl in the chest, then the other two grabbed her scooter before fleeing.
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Connecticut launches reproductive rights website and hotline
The services were launched in the wake of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Conn. education plan addresses health care worker shortage
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Connecticut man finds bear eating in his kitchen
Bill Priest, of West Hartford, walked into his kitchen Sunday and found the intruder.
New York City joins state in declaring monkeypox emergency
The numbers are troubling, and experts say vaccine delays will only allow the virus to spread more.
Over 100,000 monkeypox vaccine doses coming to NYS
The New York state health commissioner has declared the outbreak an imminent threat to public health.
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Suspected remains of 2 people found at scene of N.J. mansion fire
A couple in their 80s was unaccounted for, but officials did not immediately say who the remains belong to.
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Members of the military, law enforcement and the public jumped into the Hudson River for a great cause on Saturday.
Bloodhound helps track down lost boys in Camden County, N.J.
Two brothers and a friend got lost while they were riding their bikes through the woods in Magnolia.
Police searching for missing Newark man with dementia
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4th annual Hudson River SEAL Team Swim set for Saturday
Members of the military, law enforcement and the general public will jump into the Hudson River for a great cause.
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Study: HOV toll on Southern State Parkway could fund drastic improvements
A 10-mile stretch is known as "Blood Alley" for treacherous turns, short ramps, sharp exits and merges.
Illegal pet alligator surrendered in Suffolk County
The owner had purchased the alligator out of state and did not have a permit to own one in New York.
"DJ Love Dinero", postal worker charged in alleged drug trafficking scheme
Investigators told CBS2 the drugs were shipped from California to the Hempstead Post Office.
Gabby Petito Foundation donates to National Domestic Violence Hotline
The money will be used to hire more advocates and cut down on wait times on the hotline.
Man arrested in girlfriend's shooting death on Long Island
The couple had been dating for two years. Their relationship was described by friends and family as "tumultuous."
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Senate passes climate, health and tax bill in major win for Democrats
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Biden leaves White House for the first time since getting COVID-19
Ending his most recent COVID-19 isolation, President Biden has left the White House for the first time since becoming infected last month.
Biden tests negative for COVID-19 after weeklong rebound infection
But the president "will continue his strict isolation measures pending a second negative test," White House physician Dr. Kevin O'Connor said.
Parliamentarian alters drug plan in Inflation Reduction Act before Senate vote
The Senate's nonpartisan rules arbiter has dealt a blow to Democrats' plan for curbing drug prices.
NYPD commissioner calls on Albany to fix bail laws amid spike in murders
The NYPD disclosed that the hot days of summer last month saw an increase in murders and all kinds of other crimes.
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CDC team investigating Rockland County polio case
The CDC team will help with outreach and vaccinations.
CDC expected to relax COVID guidelines as kids head back to school
The changes could include deemphasizing the "test to stay" strategy, in which students exposed to COVID-19 take regular tests to stay in the classroom.
Hundreds of people may have polio virus, New York Health Department says
The health department said it is still investigating the virus' origin, after finding eight of the positive wastewater samples are genetically linked.
Connecticut launches reproductive rights website and hotline
The services were launched in the wake of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
NYC pressing White House for more monkeypox vaccines
The president declared monkeypox a nationwide health emergency as cases increase rapidly.
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LL Cool J's hip-hop festival draws thousands in Queens
Organizers say partial proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the Universal Hip-Hop Museum in the Bronx.
Elton John visits new musical "The Devil Wears Prada"
The Broadway-bound show is now playing in the Second City through Aug. 21.
Autobiographical play "The Nosebleed" running off-Broadway
"The Nosebleed" explores the main character's fractured relationship with their long-deceased father.
"DJ Love Dinero", postal worker charged in alleged drug trafficking scheme
Investigators told CBS2 the drugs were shipped from California to the Hempstead Post Office.
LL Cool J's "Rock the Bells" festival in Queens this weekend
The "Rock the Bells" festival at Forest Hills Stadium will feature some of the biggest names in hip hop.
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Max Scherzer Ks 11, pitches Mets past Braves for DH sweep
The Mets stretched their NL East lead to 5 1/2 games.
Montgomery beats former team as Cardinals blank Yankees
Domingo Germán (1-2) took the loss, giving up the only run and four hits in five innings.
Zelarayán rallies Crew to victory over New York City FC
Eloy Room had four saves for the Crew. Sean Johnson saved three for NYCFC.
D.C. United ties Red Bulls in third match under Rooney
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DeJong lifts Cardinals over Yanks in Carpenter's return
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Circo's Pastry Shop: Baking in Bushwick the old-fashioned way since 1945
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Zum Stammtisch: A taste of Germany in Glendale since 1972
"It's really traditional, old-school Bavarian," co-owner Werner Lehner told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Tula House: Greenpoint's immersive plant shop is a destination for discovery
"We want the common plants, but we really love the uncommon plants," co-owner Christan Summers told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Stanton Tailor Shop: A Lower East Side destination for the perfect fit
"It makes me feel good when the people go out and they feel confident in what they're wearing," owner Pablo Vargas told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Myers of Keswick: A British grocery store in the West Village offering 'comforts from home'
"I always like to describe it as a little taste of England," owner Jennifer Myers-Pulidore told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
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Remembering Ivana Trump through the years
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New York City Pride March draws crowd of thousands
Thousands came out for the 2022 New York City Pride March through Manhattan on Sunday.
Juneteenth celebrations held across New York City
Juneteenth celebrations took place across New York City on June 19.
Mermaid Parade returns to Coney Island for 40th anniversary
The famous Mermaid Parade returned to Coney Island on Saturday for its 40th anniversary.
Stars hit the red carpet at the 75th Annual Tony Awards
Stars of stage and screen hit the red carpet for the 75th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday night.
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National Lighthouse Day
CBS2's John Elliott takes a trip to the National Lighthouse Museum on Staten Island.
Meeks: Senate bill is "icing on the cake" for Democrats
Democratic Rep. Gregory Meeks says the Senate's climate and health bill comes on top of "wins already made on a bipartisan manner" for Democrats ahead of November.
Aya Ogawa, "The Nosebleed" creator, invites audiences into "space of reflection"
CBS2's Dave Carlin spoke with the darkly funny autobiographical production's daring creator.
Senate debates Inflation Reduction Act in marathon session
Senators debated amendments to the economic bill, which contains many of President Biden's climate, energy, health and tax goals.
Alex Jones and his "whole world of trouble"
On Friday a jury in Texas decided to punish Alex Jones for his on-air rants claiming that the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a hoax. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Kleiman talks with correspondent Martha Teichner about Jones' continuing legal problems.
