Crowd rallies in Queens in support of Palestinian people
They're calling attention to the lives that have been lost in Gaza and the ongoing plight of Palestinian people.
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They're calling attention to the lives that have been lost in Gaza and the ongoing plight of Palestinian people.
A massive rally was held in Queens on Wednesday as hundreds of people packed the streets to show support for Palestinians. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3tMsiW8
President Joe Biden secured a deal Wednesday to get humanitarian aid to Gaza through Egypt, who also agreed to reopen its border to fleeing Palestinians. CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/46z8zbj
They say what they call inflammatory comments by local elected officials are fanning the flames of hate.
Many Palestinians in America feel the country has turned its back on them as the war rages on between Israel and Hamas. Not only are their friends and families trapped in Gaza, but what they call inflammatory comments by local elected officials are fanning the flames of hate. CBS New York's Christina Fan shares their struggles. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/46vwB6S
A pro-Palestinian rally was held outside the CUNY Grad Center in Manhattan on Wednesday.
For some, it was an emotional return. Many said they have pride for the country, but also worry about its future.
Dozens of flyers were held up showing the names and faces of the nearly 200 people said to be held hostage by Hamas.
CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado was at the rally, where city leaders spoke, along with people who are missing family members. They called for their safe and immediate release.
President Joe Biden delivers remarks after meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel.
The rally takes place on Manhattan's East Side, where CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has the latest on local reaction.
CBS New York's John Dias has been at Newark Liberty International Airport for the past three mornings, speaking with people as they arrive.
Although tensions were high, these were peaceful demonstrations.
As the war in Israel continues to intensify, so do demonstrations. Supporters from both sides staged dueling rallies in Washington Square Park on Tuesday. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/45BIDu4
A large rally formed outside a Teaneck City Council meeting Tuesday. A vote is expected on a resolution denouncing the terrorist group Hamas for the attack on Israel. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3M716I3
As the war in Israel continues to intensify, so do demonstrations. Supports from both sides staged dueling rallies in New York City on Tuesday. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports from Washington Square Park. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/45BIDu4
A prayer vigil for Israelis, Palestinians and all nations impacted by the war was held Tuesday afternoon outside the Cathedral of St. John the Divine.
As the Israel-Hamas war intensifies, rallies in the Tri-State Area continue. Dueling rallies were held in Washington Square Park on Tuesday afternoon. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/45BIDu4
Many people shared feelings of survivors' remorse, having landing safely in America while their loved ones are trapped back in Israel with such an uncertain future. CBS New York's John Dias has the story.
Over the weekend, a nonprofit called Israel Friends chartered a flight from Los Angeles to Israel, bringing more than 200 reservists and volunteers, as well as supplies.
The flight is due to land Tuesday morning at Newark Liberty International Airport, where CBS New York's John Dias has the latest.
Palestinian American groups say they've seen an uptick in what they call bias incidents. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Prosecutors said Joseph Czuba, 71, wanted the victims to move out of the home they rented from him, and believed he and his wife "were in danger," because he feared the woman he stabbed "was going to call over her Palestinian friends or family to harm them."
Getting back to the Tri-State Area from Israel has not been easy, but several flights started arriving over the weekend. As CBS New York's John Dias reports, three more landed Monday at Newark Liberty International Airport.
Several flights from Tel Aviv started arriving at Newark Liberty International Airport over the weekend, and more landed Monday. CBS New York's John Dias hears from passengers who just landed.
New York City and most of New Jersey are under a heat advisory as the unseasonably hot and humid weather continues.
Just a day after a judge banned most arrests outside Manhattan immigration courts, a man was taken into custody by ICE agents.
New York beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-104 in overtime on Tuesday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.
The New York Yankees held off the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 on a 90-degree night Tuesday in the Bronx.
The Washington Nationals rallied from an early five-run deficit Tuesday night to defeat the New York Mets 9-6.
New York City and most of New Jersey are under a heat advisory as the unseasonably hot and humid weather continues.
Just a day after a judge banned most arrests outside Manhattan immigration courts, a man was taken into custody by ICE agents.
Federal agents can no longer make arrests without exceptional circumstances in and around three Manhattan buildings where immigration proceedings occur, a judge ruled.
A New York state lawmaker is trying to nullify a NYC law that requires security gates on storefronts to be mostly transparent.
Fire deaths in New York City are up more than 60% compared to this time last year, data shows.
New York City and most of New Jersey are under a heat advisory as the unseasonably hot and humid weather continues.
New York City and New Jersey are under a heat advisory and air quality alert as the hazy and humid weather settles in across the Tri-State Area.
The weekend is set to be the warmest of the year so far with summer-like weather across the Tri-State Area.
Keep an umbrella nearby as there's a chance for showers across the New York and New Jersey area. But the weather will turn to sunshine and warm temperatures for the weekend.
The weather on Wednesday will be a mix of sunshine and clouds with the potential for a shower in New York City. In the evening, rain becomes more widespread.
New York City and most of New Jersey are under a heat advisory as the unseasonably hot and humid weather continues.
A 1.8-magnitude earthquake shook near Gladstone, New Jersey, Tuesday afternoon.
New York City and New Jersey are under a heat advisory and air quality alert as the hazy and humid weather settles in across the Tri-State Area.
A jury found Paul Caneiro guilty in February of murdering his brother, sister-in-law, niece and nephew before setting their New Jersey mansion on fire in 2018.
New Jersey wants to help bars and restaurants cash in on the FIFA World Cup by letting them sell more alcohol during the 39-day tournament.
New York City and most of New Jersey are under a heat advisory as the unseasonably hot and humid weather continues.
New York City and New Jersey are under a heat advisory and air quality alert as the hazy and humid weather settles in across the Tri-State Area.
The Long Island Rail Road is now back up and running after the MTA and unions reached a tentative deal to end the strike.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the MTA and LIRR unions reached "a fair deal" to end the strike after three days.
If history is any indication, the LIRR strike has potential to derail Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul's bid for reelection.
Federal agents can no longer make arrests without exceptional circumstances in and around three Manhattan buildings where immigration proceedings occur, a judge ruled.
A New York state lawmaker is trying to nullify a NYC law that requires security gates on storefronts to be mostly transparent.
New York City has extended nearly 100,000 3-K and Pre-K offers for the upcoming school year, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday.
The Long Island Rail Road is now back up and running after the MTA and unions reached a tentative deal to end the strike.
If history is any indication, the LIRR strike has potential to derail Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul's bid for reelection.
Thousands of people showed up bright and early for AIDS Walk New York 2026, the largest HIV and AIDS fundraiser in the U.S., in Central Park on Sunday.
A New York doctor who contracted and survived Ebola more than a decade ago says he is worried for healthcare workers who are at the center of treating the latest outbreak.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed millions to keep the program open, but the reforms would cut reimbursement rates for private duty nurses.
A New York native is among 16 American passengers who are quarantining in Nebraska after being on the cruise ship that is at the center of the deadly hantavirus outbreak.
American passengers on the MV Hondius cruise ship, which was hit with a deadly outbreak of the hantavirus, are back in the U.S. Three of the at least 10 people confirmed infected in the outbreak have died.
The well-known film critic and journalist Rex Reed has died at 87.
"The Pitt" star Isa Briones is bringing heightened pride and Filipino presence to both stage and screen.
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" has canceled two weeks of performances following a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
New York beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-104 in overtime on Tuesday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.
The New York Yankees held off the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 on a 90-degree night Tuesday in the Bronx.
The Washington Nationals rallied from an early five-run deficit Tuesday night to defeat the New York Mets 9-6.
The New York Yankees survived another shaky performance by David Bednar to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-6 Monday night at Yankee Stadium.
The Mets became the first National League team to score at least 10 runs in an extra inning since the 1919 Cincinnati Reds.
Ahead of the 2026 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, some athletes are showing how simply reaching the starting line is a victory.
The Second Avenue Subway project has entered phase two of extending the "Q" line, but Harlem businesses say they're struggling to co-exist with the construction.
City Council members say requirement for transparent roll-down gates is burdensome for small businesses ahead of the July 1 enforcement deadline.
For more than four decades, residents living beside Brooklyn's District 13 Sanitation Garage in Coney Island have been waiting for the facility to move away from their homes.
There's a swim club in Harlem teaching kids a lifesaving skill, and they're turning timid swimmers into competitors.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
New York and New Jersey, as well as other states, stand to benefit from the influx of domestic and international soccer fans. Danielle Zanzalari, an assistant professor of economics at Seton Hall University, explains.
A fire earlier this month shut down the Eugene O'Neil Theater, and performances have been pushed back to May 27.
Benedict Arnold was a hero for the American cause until he sold out the country, providing detailed plans to the British.
Just a day after a judge banned most arrests outside Manhattan immigration courts, a man was taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Police say a 15-year-old boy was taken to the hospital after being stabbed in the Bronx. They are now looking for five people.
