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A charter school in the South Bronx is helping students and families affected by the uncertainty over SNAP food benefits.
Concerns over a so-called open air drug market in the South Bronx continue to soar. Wednesday, Rep. Ritchie Torres and community leaders spoke about the ongoing issue and say the mayor needs to take serious action in cleaning up the area. CBS News New York's Erica Lunsford reports.
CBS News New York's Erica Lunsford was there Thursday as the pleasant moment unfolded, and she shares why the teacher was honored.
For nearly a year, CBS News New York has been following the issue of used syringes and needles littering a park in the South Bronx. Residents say they've been trying to keep St. Mary's Park clean for decades, but it's not the only park with this problem. CBS News New York's Erica Lunsford spoke to city leaders who are stepping in to join the fight.
Air pollution in the New York metro region has been an ongoing concern for advocates who notice the negative health impacts it has on people, especially in the South Bronx. That's why Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson is asking Mayor Eric Adams for more funding for the Parks Department to plant more trees. CBS News New York's Erica Lunsford shows us the vision.
The announcement comes after the city just said the migrant population is declining and other shelters are closing. CBS News New York's Derick Waller has the story.
A library in the South Bronx has reopened after a major renovation.
All Hallows High School in the South Bronx is in danger of closing if it doesn't raise $2.5 million by Jan. 16.
All Hallows High School in the South Bronx is in danger of closing if it doesn't raise $2.5 million. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Months after CBS News New York's Shosh Bedrosian reported on hundreds of needles scattered across a Bronx park, leaders have now announced a multimillion dollar investment to combat the opioid crisis. Bedrosian explains why this could be a game changer.
Their talents are on display at an exhibit in the South Bronx. CBS News New York's Shosh Bedrosian reports.
The Bronx needs more trees, according to borough leaders who say greenery is important for the health and wellness of residents. CBS News New York's Shosh Bedrosian has covered air quality concerns in the borough and has more from the South Bronx.
Advocates say they've waited decades for an opportunity like this to reverse the wrongs done to their community. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian has the story.
Environmental groups in the South Bronx say the neighborhood is feeling the worst of the heat and humidity because of air pollution. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian has a closer look at the data.
A new green space is revitalizing a South Bronx neighborhood, and it's providing the Mott Haven community with a type of access they haven't had in a century. CBS New York's Alecia Reid has the story.
Former President Donald Trump held a major campaign rally on Thursday evening in the South Bronx.
While many supporters showed up in Crotona Park in the South Bronx to see the former president, there were also numerous protesters outside the park telling him he was not welcome. CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports.
Trump was expected to start speaking at around 6:30 p.m. in Crotona Park. CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports.
The rally is scheduled for 6 p.m. in Crotona Park. Trump is expected to address the economy, crime and immigration.
Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a campaign rally Thursday in the South Bronx.
These women meet twice a week to create embroidery with the help from the non-profit Transnational People's Network. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian shares their story.
But as CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports, the only problem was two employees were stuck with the suspects while he ran to get help.
A video circulating online helped lead to the arrest of the suspect in a violent assault and rape in the South Bronx, police say.
A man has been arrested after shocking video was posted online earlier this week showing a woman being assaulted and raped in the Bronx. CBS New York's Derick Waller reports.
Community groups in the South Bronx want to clear the air. With high rates of asthma and air pollution in neighborhoods, they're making matters into their own hands. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian reports on the new project in Mott Haven. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/4833ngo
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Archbishop Ronald Hicks received a warm welcome from the faithful in the pews at St. Patrick's Cathedral as he presided over his first Mass Sunday.
Salman Rushdie has come to terms with the attempt on his life the only way he knows: by writing a book about it, "Knife." He detailed the experience in his first television interview since the attack.
Team USA defended its Olympic figure skating team event gold medal on Sunday after Ilia "Quad God" ushered the team to victory at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots Sunday to win the 2026 Super Bowl.
Archbishop Ronald Hicks received a warm welcome from the faithful in the pews at St. Patrick's Cathedral as he presided over his first Mass Sunday.
Con Ed blamed the Bushwick power outage on snow and road salt mixing together and seeping into its ground equipment.
A Cold Weather Advisory is in place through 10 a.m. on Monday for the entire Tri-State Area. As a result, a First Alert Weather Day will be in play for at least part of the day.
New York City officials are expanding efforts to make sure all residents stay safe during Saturday night's dangerously cold conditions.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued an executive order he says will protect New Yorkers from "abusive immigration enforcement" by the Trump administration.
A Cold Weather Advisory is in place through 10 a.m. on Monday for the entire Tri-State Area. As a result, a First Alert Weather Day will be in play for at least part of the day.
A Connecticut man was arrested after allegedly driving drunk in the Bronx and hitting pedestrians on a sidewalk Friday.
Parts of New York and Connecticut could see snow Friday into Saturday. A First Alert Weather Day is in effect for the weekend due to dangerously cold temperatures.
Bundle up — New York City and the Tri-State Area's stretch of dangerously cold weather continues, and it's sticking around longer than anyone would like.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were pivotal during America's birth. This year, as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday, CBS News New York is highlighting the hidden history in our own back yard.
A Cold Weather Advisory is in place through 10 a.m. on Monday for the entire Tri-State Area. As a result, a First Alert Weather Day will be in play for at least part of the day.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are preparing for what is expected to be the coldest weather of the season so far this weekend.
The Democratic primary race for the Congressional seat vacated by Gov. Mikie Sherrill is too close to call.
Gateway Tunnel construction may resume after a federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump's funding freeze for New York and New Jersey's $16 billion infrastructure project.
The entire Tri-State Area will be under an Extreme Cold Warning as dangerously cold temperatures settle in, along with some snow.
A Cold Weather Advisory is in place through 10 a.m. on Monday for the entire Tri-State Area. As a result, a First Alert Weather Day will be in play for at least part of the day.
A Long Island man accused of driving drunk and killing a Nassau County police officer appeared in court Friday. Matthew Smith entered a not guilty plea.
The entire Tri-State Area will be under an Extreme Cold Warning as dangerously cold temperatures settle in, along with some snow.
The goal is to get patients drunk and high at a new research lab on the border of Nassau County and Queens.
The Patchogue-Medford School District said in a letter that the Suffolk County Department of Health alerted them about an infectious person in the school community.
President Trump criticized Team USA freestyle skier Hunter Hess after he and other American athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics shared their thoughts on U.S. politics.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to endorse Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy's grandson, a source familiar confirmed to CBS News.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued an executive order he says will protect New Yorkers from "abusive immigration enforcement" by the Trump administration.
President Trump late Friday addressed a video posted to his social media account that included a racist depiction of Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, telling reporters he didn't see the part that showed the former president and first lady.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are preparing for what is expected to be the coldest weather of the season so far this weekend.
Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield failed to reach a contract agreement by Dec. 31, which means about 9,000 physicians are no longer considered in-network.
Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery is set to become the first on the East Coast to offer human composting.
The goal is to get patients drunk and high at a new research lab on the border of Nassau County and Queens.
The Patchogue-Medford School District said in a letter that the Suffolk County Department of Health alerted them about an infectious person in the school community.
Day 25 of the New York City nurses strike saw protests, arrests and some progress in the negotiations.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Two-for-one tickets are returning for New York City's Off-Broadway Week.
The sheriff says the note was sent to a local Arizona news station, which agreed not to report on it, following the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Team USA defended its Olympic figure skating team event gold medal on Sunday after Ilia "Quad God" ushered the team to victory at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots Sunday to win the 2026 Super Bowl.
NYU stands alone atop the NCAA Division III women's basketball record book with 82 consecutive victories.
Jalen Brunson scored 31 points and Josh Hart added 19 to help the New York Knicks beat the cold-shooting Boston Celtics 111-89 on Sunday.
After their building managers were arrested on fraud charges, tenants in Queens say their apartments were left in chaos.
Harlem's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture centennial anniversary began last year, and 2026 marks 100 years since the library became owner of its namesake's personal collection, making it a full-fledged research center.
Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery is set to become the first on the East Coast to offer human composting.
Dozens of middle school girls celebrated National Girls and Women in Sports Day at the Brooklyn Basketball Training Center on Wednesday.
A group of senior dancers aged 70 and up shine on stage at the Korean Community Services' center in Queens. They practice in Flushing twice a week and perform at events citywide.
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.
Hundreds of Con Ed customers had to brave the frigid temperatures without heat because of the power outage in Brooklyn.
Being outside even for a short period of time could be dangerous as the extreme cold continues. New York officials are working to expand efforts to keep residents safe. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
The longest nurses strike in New York City stretches into its 29th day. The union says its members continue to meet at the Javits Center to bargain for a fair contract.
Paul Caneiro is accused of killing his brother, sister-in-law and their two children at their Colts Neck home in 2018. The defense continues their testimony on Monday.
It's a very cold morning with feels-like temperatures sub-zero. A Cold Weather Advisory is in place until 10 a.m. for the entire Tri-State Area. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has Monday's forecast.
