Endangered Puerto Rican parrot threatened by fiercer hurricanes
Hurricane Maria nearly wiped out an endangered parrot in Puerto Rico, highlighting the grave threat climate change-fueled storms pose to endangered species.
Hurricane Maria nearly wiped out an endangered parrot in Puerto Rico, highlighting the grave threat climate change-fueled storms pose to endangered species.
The movie features a mostly Latino cast, Latino writers and a Latino director, carving a major milestone in Hollywood history. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has the story.
It's been six years since the deadliest storm to hit Puerto Rico, Hurricane Maria. CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell shows us how Puerto Ricans in East Harlem continue to honor the lives lost. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3RoS8cM
Six years after Hurricane Maria, Puerto Ricans are still struggling to rebuild.
Hundreds of thousands of people celebrated at the Puerto Rican Day Parade along Fifth Avenue on Sunday. As CBS2's Shosh Bedrosian reports, spectators say it reminds them how important it is to preserve their culture.
Organizers say nearly 1 million people watched the excitement unfold along the route.
Puerto Rican Day Parade organizers said they expect 25,000 participants and 1 million spectators along the route on Fifth Avenue.
The parade celebrates Puerto Rican history, culture and achievements across the country. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado hears from organizers ahead of time.
The NYU community mourns the loss of two students killed on vacation in Puerto Rico.
Police in Puerto Rico had been searching for the woman since the shooting on Saturday.
An arrest has been made in connection with the deadly shooting of two New York University students in Puerto Rico.
The students were identified at 29-year-old Franco Angulo and 28-year-old Sergio Ruiz.
Puerto Rico's political status remains in limbo. The House has re-introduced the bill to change the territory into a state, but not everyone is on board. CBS2's Shosh Bedrosian reports.
Legislators re-introduced a bi-partisan bill that could change the future of the island's territorial status.
The Puerto Rico Status Act was re-introduced to the House on Thursday.
Passport applications are backed up and delayed — and, as a result, many travelers are searching for places to travel without a passport. Here's your guide to where you can visit while you wait.
The Puerto Rican community is demanding an investigation after a street sign in Brooklyn was taken down.
Pawlendar 2022 raised nearly $20,000, and the goal is to double that amount.
The bond we share with our dogs is unlike any relationship, but one New York City photographer works to capture their true personality through her lens. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has the story.
Gov. Kathy Hochul traveled to Puerto Rico on Friday, where she announced the opening of an office that will help Puerto Ricans living in New York.
It will make it easier for people to obtain birth certificates, marriage licenses and other vital records.
La Borinqueña represents the women who've made a difference in graphic novelist and philanthropist Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez's life.
Esmeralda Santiago, who was born in Puerto Rico, is this year's honoree at the 17th annual Brooklyn Book Festival, CBS2's Hannah Kliger reports.
Mayor Eric Adams was in the Bronx on Tuesday morning to recap his trip to Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. He and his team traveled to the Caribbean following destruction left behind by Hurricane Fiona to provide boots-on-the-ground relief. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has the details.
He says Americans need to see how other parts of the world live to get a better understanding of the situation.
Follow live updates of Donald Trump's New York criminal trial, where former National Enquirer boss David Pecker is testifying for the third day.
As the Columbia protests continue, New York City Mayor Eric Adams says there's no need to call in the National Guard.
Former President Donald Trump visited a construction site in Midtown for an NYC rally before returning to court in his alleged "hush money" trial.
As Israel's leader equates U.S. university protests to rallies in Nazi Germany, Palestinian students tell CBS News what the support means to them.
Boston Police arrested more than 100 people as they cleared out pro-Palestinian protesters and their encampment from Emerson College early Thursday morning.
As the Columbia protests continue, New York City Mayor Eric Adams says there's no need to call in the National Guard.
Former President Donald Trump visited a construction site in Midtown for an NYC rally before returning to court in his alleged "hush money" trial.
Two NYPD officers are accused of sexually assaulting a woman while they were off-duty in 2023.
The family of the man who was killed when a New York City parking garage collapsed in 2023 has filed a lawsuit against the building's owners.
Gov. Hochul secures funding for New Yorkers struggling with mental illness and involved in the criminal justice system.
Former MIT researcher Qinxuan Pan has been sentenced to 35 years in prison in the 2021 murder of Yale graduate student Kevin Jiang.
Two heroic men saved a little girl that was running into into a busy intersection in East Hartford, Connecticut.
Expect to see a passing shower this afternoon, with a rumble here and there. Temperatures will be in the upper 60s to around 70 degrees.
U.S. News & World Report on Tuesday released their 2024 high school rankings, including nearly 2,000 in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut combined.
We're about to get into the heart of severe weather season in the Tri-State Area, so what can you do to prepare your home and property?
A New Jersey woman has received a first-of-its-kind transplant using a modified pig kidney along with a heart pump.
The city of Passaic, New Jersey is receiving over $1.5 million in federal funds for flash flood remediation.
Expect to see a passing shower this afternoon, with a rumble here and there. Temperatures will be in the upper 60s to around 70 degrees.
U.S. News & World Report on Tuesday released their 2024 high school rankings, including nearly 2,000 in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut combined.
We're about to get into the heart of severe weather season in the Tri-State Area, so what can you do to prepare your home and property?
Gov. Hochul secures funding for New Yorkers struggling with mental illness and involved in the criminal justice system.
Authorities with several law enforcement agencies searched an area in Manorville Wednesday for evidence in the Gilgo Beach murders case.
U.S. News & World Report on Tuesday released their 2024 high school rankings, including nearly 2,000 in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut combined.
Many romance scam support groups are full of people making other questionable promises of recovering funds, the CBS New York Investigative Team found.
Suffolk County law enforcement officers are now equipped with a tool to help people on the autism spectrum during stressful encounters.
Follow live updates of Donald Trump's New York criminal trial, where former National Enquirer boss David Pecker is testifying for the third day.
Former President Donald Trump visited a construction site in Midtown for an NYC rally before returning to court in his alleged "hush money" trial.
Gov. Hochul secures funding for New Yorkers struggling with mental illness and involved in the criminal justice system.
Mayor Eric Adams announced New York City's executive budget for the next fiscal year on Wednesday.
House Speaker Mike Johnson was met with loud boos as he visited Columbia University, where he joined calls for the president's resignation amid pro-Palestinian protests.
A New Jersey woman has received a first-of-its-kind transplant using a modified pig kidney along with a heart pump.
Suffolk County law enforcement officers are now equipped with a tool to help people on the autism spectrum during stressful encounters.
High blood pressure, or hypertension, may increase the risk of dementia, according to a new study. Hear from a doctor for advice on lowering your risk factors.
A New York City company promoted "$0 cost" COVID tests, then got over 100 complaints after people were told they may owe hundreds.
On the eve of 4/20, Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled a plan for law enforcement to lock up thousands of illegal marijuana shops.
Mary J. Blige, Cher, Foreigner, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band and Peter Frampton have been named to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
The classic musical, which first opened in 1966, is back on Broadway in an immersive new production titled "Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club," starring Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin and Bebe Neuwirth. Leave your troubles outside!
Taylor Swift's new album, "The Tortured Poets Department," was released Friday, and Swifties in New York City came together to celebrate.
Anticipation was growing at a fever pitch before Taylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," dropped at midnight EDT. But it turned out it's actually a double album.
The singers first dated in 2003 and delighted fans when they rekindled their relationship in 2023.
Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer in the first inning after Oakland starting pitcher Joe Boyle was called for a balk on the previous pitch and the New York Yankees beat the Athletics 7-3.
Francisco Lindor hit a pair of two-run homers and the New York Mets avoided a three-game series sweep with an 8-2 win over the San Francisco Giants.
Logan Webb pitched eight strong innings and extended his scoreless streak to 19 as the San Francisco Giants beat the New York Mets 5-1 on Tuesday night.
Anthony Rizzo snapped a lengthy power drought with a two-run homer that capped a four-run first inning, and the New York Yankees held on for a 4-3 win over the Oakland Athletics.
Vincent Trocheck and Mika Zibanejad each had a goal and an assist and the Presidents' Trophy-winning New York Rangers held on to beat the Washington Capitals 4-3 for a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series.
Some Queens residents are fuming over cars parking on beloved greenway.
The 12th Annual Black Comic Book Festival returns to the Schomburg Center later this week.
There are plans to turn an Inwood parking lot into new affordable apartments for the community.
From affordable housing to commercial properties, New York City developers are addressing the climate crisis in a variety of ways.
A New York City organization is taking action to clean up drug needles and syringes littering a South Bronx park.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
CBS New York hears from New York City Mayor Eric Adams about the law enforcement response to the pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University, NYU and beyond.
Former President Donald Trump visited a construction site in New York City early Thursday morning, before returning to court for his alleged "hush money" trial. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge was there for what he had to say.
The school has given students a Friday deadline to clear their pro-Palestinian encampment from the main lawn. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports on the negotiations.
The former president will be in a Manhattan courtroom for witness testimony in his "hush money" trial, as the Supreme Court hears his presidential immunity case. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest.
CBS New York's First Alert Weather Team has the latest forecast.