NYPD hosts toy giveaway for families in the South Bronx
Christmas came early for hundreds of kids Tuesday night at a toy giveaway in the South Bronx, and Santa had an assist from the NYPD and SBH Health System.
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Christmas came early for hundreds of kids Tuesday night at a toy giveaway in the South Bronx, and Santa had an assist from the NYPD and SBH Health System.
A new report says that part of the borough is flourishing, despite the challenges faced during the pandemic.
A new report by the state comptroller's office says the South Bronx is experiencing a wave of economic growth, despite the challenges and obstacles the neighborhood faced during the pandemic. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian shows us how the report reflects every day life for people in the borough. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3uT9mG9
The school from the South Bronx became the first city football team to win the AAA championship. Hayes beat St. Francis of Buffalo 40-22 on Saturday, and they won the title despite playing every game this season away from their home field. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Students in the South Bronx visited the brand new Teen Center in the Mott Haven Library on Wednesday and got a big surprise from a hip-hop legend. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian has the story. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3FZV2xx
The Vernon C. Bain Correctional Center is a five-story jail barge docked in the shallows off the South Bronx.
New York City's Vernon C. Bain Correctional Center, the last operating prison ship in the United States, is closing down this week. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3SiZZcp
Back in the 1980s, Miss Hetty Fox was leading the charge to transform the South Bronx. Now, local leaders are picking up where she left off to give kids a safe space to play and learn.
Vic Miles takes us on a trip back in time to visit Lyman Place, a block in the Morrisania section of the South Bronx that was undergoing a transformation in the 1980s.
In the next installment in our "Our Block" series, Vic Miles takes us on a trip back in time to visit Lyman Place, a block in the Morrisania section of the South Bronx that was undergoing a transformation in the 1980s. Shosh Bedrosian, our Bronx community reporter, spoke with current residents about the life and legacy of Ms. Hetty Fox. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3KgwDGM
We travel back in time to visit a block that was undergoing a transformation in the 1980s from urban decay to a vibrant neighborhood.
An LGBTQ+ center in the Bronx is the only one of its kind in the borough. Destination Tomorrow serves more than 5,000 people every year, and as CBS2's Shosh Bedrosian reports, it's working to empower their clients in the community.
The film "Wild Style" was shot in the South Bronx, Lower East Side and other parts of the city. Now, it's being inducted into the National Hip-Hop Museum Hall of Fame.
State, city officials announce pilot program to help increase security measures following an uptick in violence.
It's no secret why certain neighborhoods of the South Bronx are nicknamed "Asthma Alley." CBS2's Shosh Bedrosian reports.
A community farm in the South Bronx is flourishing into its 10th growing season. It provides inexpensive and healthy food options for people in the community and a second home for others. CBS2's Shosh Bedrosian takes us to the Grand Concourse.
It's the brainchild of Shanequa Moore, a recent graduate of Health Opportunities High School in the Bronx.
The community food pantry serves more than 500,000 people annually to help reduce hunger and food insecurity.
The New York Common Pantry opened a new location in the South Bronx.
The exhibition mirrors all different residents of the South Bronx -- from firefighters to fortune tellers.
There's a unique exhibit on display at the Bronx Museum of the Arts called Swagger and Tenderness. As CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado reports, the stars of the show are people from the neighborhood.
A Bronx woman says she's living in hell, her apartment ceiling leaking so badly, she's got buckets of water everywhere. The family living there says NYCHA's given them the run-around for two years. Lisa Rozner has the story you'll see only on CBS2.
They got away with about $300 cash.
Police are trying to find a group of people accused of robbing a fruit stand worker in the South Bronx.
Renowned bass player learned to love music at P.S. 030 and is now the envy of legends like Wynton Marsalis.
Bo Bichette led the New York Mets to a 7-5 win over the MLB-leading Atlanta Braves on Friday night.
The U.S. men's national soccer team made easy work of Paraguay in its World Cup opener Friday, defeating the South American side 4-1 at SoFi Stadium.
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 8-5 on Friday night.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
The U.S. military has killed Niño Guerrero, the alleged leader of Venezuela-based gang Tren de Aragua, President Trump announced Friday.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
The same Reddit user allegedly tricked multiple Knicks fans into buying fake tickets to an NBA Finals watch party at Madison Square Garden.
After a 10-year fight, a Long Island mother's push for family court reforms is nearing the finish line.
Leaders from around the Tri-State Area are encouraging fans to use public transportation to get to and from the World Cup matches.
Police said the 17-year-old suffered a seizure from people punching and kicking him in the head during an argument after the Knicks-Spurs Game 4.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Thursday and Friday will be First Alert Weather Days in the New York City area, with high temperatures and the chance for strong storms.
The Stamford Fire Department said high winds ripped the 3,000-square-foot flag off the pole atop the WWE building and sent it flying into electrical wires.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
Ten of the 16 stadiums hosting Men's World Cup matches across North America are using Rutgers turfgrass, which is bred at a sprawling 300-acre research farm in Freehold.
Leaders from around the Tri-State Area are encouraging fans to use public transportation to get to and from the World Cup matches.
Dangerous heat and severe storms hit New York City and the surrounding area Friday.
The first World Cup game at MetLife Stadium is Saturday, and it will be a major test for NJ Transit. Here's what to expect.
With the temperatures rising into the 90s and a dangerous heat index, Newark, New Jersey, is activating a Code Red warning to keep residents and soccer fans attending World Cup festivals safe.
After a 10-year fight, a Long Island mother's push for family court reforms is nearing the finish line.
Dangerous heat and severe storms hit New York City and the surrounding area Friday.
The man accused of driving drunk and killing a Nassau County police officer in January has changed his plea to guilty.
Long Island reporter Jennifer McLogan was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Folio Awards Luncheon.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
The U.S. military has killed Niño Guerrero, the alleged leader of Venezuela-based gang Tren de Aragua, President Trump announced Friday.
Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would not harm U.S. consumers or weaken competition, DOJ antitrust enforcers said.
After a 10-year fight, a Long Island mother's push for family court reforms is nearing the finish line.
Early voting in the New York primary election gets started Saturday.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is reacting to threats from President Trump's border czar about sending more ICE agents to the state.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
The Broadway revival of the musical (nominated for 11 Tony Awards) depicts drama, joy and heartbreak in the pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century, with parallels to the contemporary world, from issues of race to the immigrant experience.
Madonna performed a surprise concert in Times Square weeks before the release of her "Confessions II" album.
Bo Bichette led the New York Mets to a 7-5 win over the MLB-leading Atlanta Braves on Friday night.
The U.S. men's national soccer team made easy work of Paraguay in its World Cup opener Friday, defeating the South American side 4-1 at SoFi Stadium.
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 8-5 on Friday night.
When violence erupted near a New York Knicks watch party on Monday, one New Yorker stood up to the unruly crowd.
Ten of the 16 stadiums hosting Men's World Cup matches across North America are using Rutgers turfgrass, which is bred at a sprawling 300-acre research farm in Freehold.
A years-long battle is intensifying over the future of an old rail line in Queens that was abandoned after a fire over 50 years ago.
Harlem's historic Cotton Club recently announced it was up for sale. The news comes as jazz clubs across the borough disappear.
Jasir Gipson was shot by a stray bullet at 5 years old while walking with his mother. More than a decade later, he's graduating from high school with nothing but a smile.
Garbage piling up near freight train tracks is frustrating many Maspeth residents.
Residents and elected officials are urging the MTA to reopen the Long Island Rail Road's former Elmhurst station, arguing that the neighborhood has outgrown its current transit options.
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.
There are still questions about whether there will be a Knicks watch party at Madison Square Garden for Game 5 of the NBA Finals. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
CBS News New York's John Elliott has your First Alert Forecast for June 12 at 11 p.m.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
A sinkhole on the southbound side of the FDR Drive approaching 120th Street caused delays Friday night.
Thousands of World Cup fans will be taking NJ Transit to and from MetLife Stadium on Saturday. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
