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.
A teen-to-teen outreach program in Brooklyn called "Beyond the Stigma" is trying to reach those who may be struggling.
A deadly fire at a Bronx deli has been deemed suspicious after a second body was found, the FDNY said Thursday.
OG Anunoby is dealing with a hamstring issue, but the Knicks forward appears to have avoided a serious injury after leaving late in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Health officials have identified at least eight confirmed or suspected cases of hantavirus tied to an outbreak on the M/V Hondius cruise ship.
Joel Embiid has urged 76ers fans not to sell their playoff tickets to Knicks supporters.
A teen-to-teen outreach program in Brooklyn called "Beyond the Stigma" is trying to reach those who may be struggling.
A deadly fire at a Bronx deli has been deemed suspicious after a second body was found, the FDNY said Thursday.
Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams is weighing in on the ongoing war of words between Mayor Zohran Mamdani and billionaire Ken Griffin.
A 17-year-old has been arrested in the deadly stabbing of a man in Times Square Monday night, police said Thursday. The suspect told police it started as part of a social media trend.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $268 billion budget that includes a pied-à-terre tax targeting wealthy New York City second home owners.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
Round-trip rail tickets were going to cost World Cup fans $150. They will now be $105, NJ Transit CEO Kris Kolluri said Thursday.
Firefighters are still putting out hot spots on buildings destroyed by a massive warehouse fire in Belleville, New Jersey, that started Sunday.
Rutgers University has rescinded its invitation to a graduation speaker, saying his anti-Israel comments make some uncomfortable.
In its annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents for 2025, the ADL found New York and New Jersey were the No. 1 and 3 locations in the country for antisemitic incidents.
Pop-up events from watch parties to street festivals will take place across New Jersey as the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $268 billion budget that includes a pied-à-terre tax targeting wealthy New York City second home owners.
Brookhaven town residents are anxious and worried about the underwater toxic plume created by the landfill.
It's a mixed bag for Gov. Kathy Hochul in the latest poll.
Police identified the suspect in the deadly stabbing of two women on Long Island, saying he lived with one of them and worked with the other.
A suspect is in custody after two people were stabbed to death on Long Island early Friday morning, Nassau County police said.
Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams is weighing in on the ongoing war of words between Mayor Zohran Mamdani and billionaire Ken Griffin.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $268 billion budget that includes a pied-à-terre tax targeting wealthy New York City second home owners.
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has now left the intensive care unit, his spokesperson said, after being hospitalized with pneumonia.
A former cellmate has previously claimed that the note was written by Epstein after a failed suicide attempt less than a month before his death.
An NYPD captain has been transferred after video surfaced of him criticizing New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Democrats while on duty.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
There's been a confirmed measles case in Manhattan, health officials said Tuesday.
Keyport residents say they're on edge because of dozens of cancer cases over the years in a neighborhood near the former Aeromarine landfill.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
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.
Firefighters responded to Broadway's Eugene O'Neill Theater Monday morning after a blaze broke out.
The 2026 Met Gala's dress code is "Fashion is Art," which goes hand-in-hand with the theme of "Costume Art."
OG Anunoby is dealing with a hamstring issue, but the Knicks forward appears to have avoided a serious injury after leaving late in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Joel Embiid has urged 76ers fans not to sell their playoff tickets to Knicks supporters.
The surging New York Mets beat the Colorado Rockies 10-5 on Wednesday night after the start time was pushed back six hours due to a snowstorm.
Nathan Eovaldi cooled off the Yankees for the second time in eight days, and the Rangers got early home runs from Corey Seager and Evan Carter in a 6-1 victory Wednesday night.
The Knicks beat the 76ers, 108-102, on Wednesday night for a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
The Davis Center at the Harlem Meer is celebrating one year of providing year-round recreation space to New Yorkers while still spreading the word to residents.
Residents displaced by a deadly apartment building fire in Inwood say it was only a matter of time before their building went up in flames.
In New York City, where land is at a premium, a stockpile of pristine soil unearthed at construction sites helps lower emissions and support urban farmers.
Have you ever wondered what happens to a restaurant's leftover or unsold food at the end of the day? Food access advocates say it could make a big difference if it were served to the community.
A new report finds a shortage of courts, fields and swimming pools in some New York City neighborhoods.
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 Jennifer McLogan has reaction from both sides, and from commuters who complain they have been left in the dark.
Newark city leaders announced a number of free summer programs in an effort to keep kids and teens safe.
A 17-year-old is now charged with murder in Monday night's deadly stabbing in Times Square.
The temporary grass playing surface will be ready to go for kickoff for the first match on June 13. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
From social skills to social media, school, relationships, and discovering their own sense of self, teenagers face challenges that can sometimes exact a toll on their mental health. CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu reports.
