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.
A retired New York City police chief died Friday after drowning in a backyard pool on Long Island, police say.
The National Dominican Day Parade returns to New York City on Sunday.
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the New York Mets 9-0 on Saturday night to end a four-game skid.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
A search continued Saturday for the suspect in a homicide in Orange County, New York.
A retired New York City police chief died Friday after drowning in a backyard pool on Long Island, police say.
The National Dominican Day Parade returns to New York City on Sunday.
A search continued Saturday for the suspect in a homicide in Orange County, New York.
Jamaican pride was on display on the streets of Brooklyn as a first-of-its-kind parade kicked off Saturday.
A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Hell's Kitchen early Saturday morning.
The New York area will get some brief relief Sunday from the humid weather.
Friday evening brought yet another round of prolific thunderstorms to the Tri-State Area.
A 16-year-old boy was killed after he was hit Wednesday night by a Metro-North train going from Danbury to South Norwalk, police said.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
New York City and parts of New Jersey were under a flood watch due to downpours and strong storms Monday.
The New York area will get some brief relief Sunday from the humid weather.
A camper and two lifeguards went to a Newark pool expecting a normal summer day. A child's life depended on all three.
Friday evening brought yet another round of prolific thunderstorms to the Tri-State Area.
An emotional vigil was held in Garfield, New Jersey, on Thursday to remember two children who died after being swept into the Passaic River.
A massive 8-foot python was found in a New Jersey backyard. The 40-pound snake is now safely back in a cage, but not before it gave residents in Freehold a scare.
The NYPD is mourning the death of a former chief.
A retired New York City police chief died Friday after drowning in a backyard pool on Long Island, police say.
New York State Police are urging people across the region to report any sightings of 32-year-old Thomas Ryan, who is wanted in connection with the death of his father. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Dozens of teenagers on Long Island are spending the summer helping their senior neighbors, and they're getting paid for it. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Friday evening brought yet another round of prolific thunderstorms to the Tri-State Area.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
In a narrow 50-49 vote, President Trump's former defense lawyer was confirmed as attorney general in a vote early Saturday.
The measure was approved in a 90 to 6 vote and now goes to the House.
A group of New York City homeowners is suing to delay the implementation of the new pied-à-terre tax, saying Mayor Zohran Mamdani bungled the rollout.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of documents and images related to UFOs, the fifth disclosure in recent months about the strange encounters.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council claims The High Line Hotel tested positive for Legionella bacteria twice this summer.
Several lawsuits were announced Thursday against New York City and others connected to a deadly 2025 Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
The source of exposure for the Legionnaires cluster on Manhattan's Upper East Side has been eliminated, according to the New York City Health Department.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the New York Mets 9-0 on Saturday night to end a four-game skid.
Mariano Rivera was back on the field at the Yankees' annual Old-Timers' Day on Saturday.
The New York Yankees beat the Atlanta Braves 5-4 Saturday.
The New York Yankees rallied past the Atlanta Braves 3-2 on Friday night in a rain-delayed game that ended after midnight.
The New York Mets matched a season high with their fourth straight win by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-4.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
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.
CBS News New York's Craig Allen has your First Alert Forecast for August 8 at 11 p.m.
FDNY and NYPD crews were seen in the water near Liberty Island on Saturday night.
The jackpot for Saturday night's Powerball rose to $856 million. New Yorkers told CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian what they would do with the winnings.
The NYPD is mourning the death of a former chief.
Firefighters recovered a third body from a charred apartment building in the Bronx on Saturday, three days after an explosion in the building. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
