New Yorkers support Israeli cafe owner after pro-Palestinian employees quit
The owner says more than a half dozen employees walked off the job because of his support for Israel.
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The owner says more than a half dozen employees walked off the job because of his support for Israel.
One month of pain for Palestinians and Israelis.
A number of demonstrations were held across New York City on Tuesday to mark one month since the start of the Israel-Hamas war. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner spoke with people on both sides. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/472a95H
Organizers say they chose to gather outside City Hall on Election Day because they want elected leaders to hear their voices.
One month after the Hamas attacks that began the war with Israel, hundreds of people rallied in New York City in support of the Palestinian people Tuesday. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/40rksxs
Members of a Yiddish cultural center in the Bronx say pro-Palestinian graffiti isn't going to stop their mission. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian spoke with the co-president of the center in his first on-camera interview about the importance of continuing their mission of preserving culture and language. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/47hK1TY
The pain for the Israelis and Palestinians caught in the middle of the Israel-Hamas war is seemingly unfathomable. After one month, the brutality of war and the suffering from it has not let up. CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3u5AIs4
A major new battle is underway in northern Gaza. CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/46W7YQX
Israel says its forces faced fierce resistance from Hamas militants at Gaza City as hundreds of Americans looked set to depart Gaza and cross the border into Egypt.
Foreign nationals continued to cross over the Rafah border crossing into Egypt for the first time since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel.
They hope putting faces to the names and sharing their stories will amplify the push to end the pain and suffering.
There is overwhelming grief for some New Jersey residents after their Palestinian family members were killed in Gaza. Their relatives are also continuing their calls for a cease-fire, telling CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis they want to get to a place of peace. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3u3naNy
One restaurant is being lauded for embracing Israel, while another says it's being accused of supporting Hamas.
Hundreds of people waiting at the border between Gaza and Egypt were allowed to leave Wednesday. Tina Kraus reports for CBS New York. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/46VL8ca
One restaurant is being lauded for embracing Israel, while another says it's being accused of supporting Hamas. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff has the story.
The first limited evacuations of civilians from Gaza happened Wednesday as people waiting at the Egyptian border were allowed to leave. Tina Kraus reports for CBS New York. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/46VL8ca
A pro-Palestinian organization labeled the demonstration on East 44th Street as an "emergency action for Palestine."
A pro-Palestinian organization labeled the demonstration on East 44th Street as an "emergency action for Palestine." CBS New York's Dana Tyler reports.
Universities like Cornell and Columbia are dealing with incidents that have raised tensions. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the story.
In the Israel-Hamas war, both sides have been left struggling with the loss of innocent lives.
Thousands of people marched for hours Saturday, from Brooklyn to Manhattan, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. At one point, the rally forced all lanes of the Brooklyn Bridge to be shut down. CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis was there. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/49aCIPM
Demonstrators taking part in a large pro-Palestinian rally marched through Brooklyn on Saturday afternoon. Dan Rice reports from Chopper 2.
As the Israeli military says it's expanding its ground operation, internet and cell service in the Gaza Strip has been cut off, according to the Palestinian telecom provider. Tina Kraus reports for CBS New York. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/40bznvC
This happened while in Times Square, an installation was put up to remember the hostages taken from Israel.
A pro-Palestinian rally that started on Wall Street marched through Lower Manhattan on Thursday. This happened while in Times Square, an installation was put up to remember the hostages taken from Israel. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/478jB7k
The union representing NYU full-time contract faculty say they will begin picketing Monday morning if a deal isn't reached.
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Brady Tkachuk scored with 11.1 seconds left to give the Senators a 3-2 victory over the Islanders on Thursday night.
The Blue Jackets beat the Rangers 6-3 on Thursday night, keeping alive hopes for their first playoff berth since the 2019-20 season.
A New York City high school student who was detained by ICE and spent nearly a year in a detention center is finally home.
Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.
The union representing NYU full-time contract faculty say they will begin picketing Monday morning if a deal isn't reached.
A New York City high school student who was detained by ICE and spent nearly a year in a detention center is finally home.
Child care provider Bright Horizons has agreed to give up its permit for a Manhattan day care center.
The family of a man killed in a crash involving an FDNY truck and an Access-A-Ride bus in Brooklyn last week is planning to take legal action.
A driver was indicted on manslaughter and assault charges Thursday in a deadly crash that killed two teenagers on Long Island back in January.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.
Montclair School District Board of Education members broke down in tears as they voted to close Renaissance Middle School.
Video shows firefighters dousing the smoldering roof of the structure on Old York Road in Branchburg, New Jersey.
Grubhub is launching New Jersey's first commercial food delivery by drone. CBS News New York has learned more about the high-tech service and how it's expected to work.
Officials say James Hadley, a New Jersey coach and educator, may have assaulted other victims.
A driver was indicted on manslaughter and assault charges Thursday in a deadly crash that killed two teenagers on Long Island back in January.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
Ten people and six vehicles were involved in the fatal accident on Long Island, according to New York State Police. Two people in their 80s were killed.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
Prosecutors said Matthew Smith fended off efforts to hand over his car keys before the crash that killed Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa.
Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is taking the first steps toward overhauling how the city responds to 911 calls involving mental health problems.
The MTA announced plans to replace thousands of New York City's decades-old subway cars with new models.
New York City will no longer criminally enforce minor traffic offenses for cyclists and e-bike riders, the Mamdani administration announced Wednesday.
The Mamdani administration has asked a court to allow them to stop representing former Mayor Eric Adams in a sexual assault case.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
Brady Tkachuk scored with 11.1 seconds left to give the Senators a 3-2 victory over the Islanders on Thursday night.
The Blue Jackets beat the Rangers 6-3 on Thursday night, keeping alive hopes for their first playoff berth since the 2019-20 season.
Howie Rose, the longtime play-by-play voice of the New York Mets on the radio, says the upcoming 2026 season will be his last.
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Brooklyn Nets 121-92 on Wednesday night for their 10th straight win.
The New Jersey Devils beat the New York Rangers 6-3 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory.
Members of the Apollo Theater, where Kiki Shepard left her mark for 15 years, reflect on her legacy after the Harlem icon's death at age 74.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Performances began Wednesday for "CATS: The Jellicle Ball," a reimagined revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's classic musical, and we're getting our first look at Megan Thee Stallion in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
We're hearing from the New York City high school student who was just released after spending nearly a year in ICE detention. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
A Molotov cocktail mystery is under investigation on Staten Island after three devices were hurled at a home in New Dorp. As CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports, it was a stroke of luck for the homeowner that the explosives didn't start a fire.
The MTA announced it's ordering a record number of new subway cars.
New York City Mayor Mamdani is taking the first steps toward overhauling how the city responds to mental health-related 911 calls, but it's a pared down version of his campaign promise to create a Department of Community Safety with a robust budget. CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer explains.
