Starbucks agrees to pay $35 million to NYC workers in settlement
Starbucks will pay restitution to more than 15,000 workers at hundreds of its New York City locations in a landmark workers' rights settlement.
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Starbucks will pay restitution to more than 15,000 workers at hundreds of its New York City locations in a landmark workers' rights settlement.
The worker protection settlement means Starbucks will pay restitution to more than 15,000 workers at hundreds of its New York City locations.
Starbucks Workers United is calling the strike the "red cup rebellion," since it coincides with the coffee chain's annual Red Cup Day promotion.
Starbucks is rolling out a new holiday menu and merchandise on Nov. 6, including a glass bear mug called the "bearista."
Starbucks' overhaul will cost $1 billion as it shutters locations and cuts 900 nonretail employees.
Starbucks' tried and true Pumpkin Spice Latte and other autumn inspired treats will be available starting Tuesday, Aug. 26.
Luckin, a China-based coffee company and rival to Starbucks is opening two stores in New York City on Monday.
Check out the list of the supermarkets, retailers, and fast food chains that are open on Easter and which are closed.
A walkout by unionized Starbucks baristas expanded Tuesday with more locations in the New York City area shutting down. Workers say they're striking against the coffee giant over unfair wages and a lack of contract negotiations. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Starbucks baristas and Amazon delivery drivers are on strike in handful of U.S. cities as they seek wage increases.
Many consumers trust that when they toss a plastic cup into a recycling bin at a restaurant or coffee shop, it will be recycled. However, an investigation uncovered that this isn't always true. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports.
A CBS News investigation tracked plastic cups from Starbucks recycling bins to landfills and incinerators across the country.
Here's what is open and closed on Labor Day 2024, from retailers such as Costco to pharmacies including CVS and Walgreens.
The bestselling beverage is hitting Starbucks' stores two days earlier than it did in 2023. Here's why.
Three California residents are suing the coffee giant over a surcharge they say discriminates against people with lactose intolerance.
However, as photos given to CBS New York by the borough's mayor show, authorities say it was actually splattered red paint.
However, as photos given to CBS New York's Christine Sloan by the borough's mayor show, authorities say it was actually splattered red paint.
Starbucks will now allow its baristas to serve beverages in cups provided by customers at drive-thrus in the U.S. and Canada.
Need a last minute ingredient or gift on Christmas Day? Here's what restaurants, grocery stores and fast-food chains will be open.
Thousands of Starbucks employees were off the job and on picket lines Thursday. It was organized to take place on the company's popular "red cup day." CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports.
Unionized Starbucks employees stage flash strike on "Red Cup Day" in protest over staff shortages and other workplace issues.
As unionized Starbucks workers push for a contract, labor watchdog says the coffee chain has repeatedly broken the law.
Eric Blanc is an assistant professor of labor studies at Rutgers University, where he researches strikes and new workplace organizing. Watch the conversation on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Starbucks Workers United has accused the coffee giant of banning Pride month displays at some of its stores.
Meta this week announced that it was mandating that all workers return to the office for three days a week starting in September.
The New York Rangers won for the league-leading 12th time on the road, beating the Ottawa Senators 4-2 on Thursday night.
The New York Islanders defeated the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche 6-3 on Thursday night.
The Utah Jazz used a huge fourth quarter to beat the Brooklyn Nets 123-110 on Thursday night.
Levi Aron, the man convicted in the horrific 2011 murder of 8-year-old Leiby Kletzky in Brooklyn, has died.
The principal of a Brooklyn middle school created controversy this week by turning down the opportunity to have a Holocaust survivor speak to students.
Levi Aron, the man convicted in the horrific 2011 murder of 8-year-old Leiby Kletzky in Brooklyn, has died.
Prosecutors have released photos of some of the evidence authorities recovered from Luigi Mangione when he was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Neighbors in Brooklyn's Victorian Flatbush are expressing frustration after the city designated only part of their area as a historic district.
Two NYPD officers involved in the deadly shooting of Win Rozario in March 2024 will not face criminal charges.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued executive orders Thursday designed to protect Israel and appeal to the Jewish community.
CBS News New York has learned Jed Parkington, who died by suicide during a standoff with law enforcement on Tuesday, was fascinated with Nazi Germany.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
First Alert Weather Days have been declared in the NYC area as the arctic chill could bring record low temperatures.
A decomposed body and pipe bombs were found inside a Stamford, Connecticut, home after a shootout between the homeowner and police officers Tuesday, officials say.
Police exchanged gunfire with a suspect barricaded inside a home in Stamford, Connecticut, on Tuesday.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
First Alert Weather Days have been declared in the NYC area as the arctic chill could bring record low temperatures.
James Solomon easily won the race to become Jersey City's next mayor and Emily Jabbour beat the son of a former popular mayor to take the helm in Hoboken.
Popcorn Park Animal Refuge said the monkey, now named Forrest, was one of 21 monkeys being transported to a lab when the truck overturned on a Mississippi highway.
Traffic at the George Washington Bridge faced major delays Wednesday following an early morning crash on the inbound upper level.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
Two people were killed in a stabbing in Bethpage on Long Island, Nassau County police said.
First Alert Weather Days have been declared in the NYC area as the arctic chill could bring record low temperatures.
Siena men's lacrosse coach Liam Gleason has died after suffering a traumatic brain injury in a fall at his home.
The Nov. 22 shooting on Willow Avenue in Hempstead killed 19-year-old Amira McLeod, of Queens, and injured two 20-year-old men.
The principal of a Brooklyn middle school created controversy this week by turning down the opportunity to have a Holocaust survivor speak to students.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued executive orders Thursday designed to protect Israel and appeal to the Jewish community.
Federal prosecutors on Thursday presented an indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James to a grand jury in Norfolk, Virginia.
Authorities say the FBI has arrested a man suspected of placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
The MTA is set to unveil a new high-tech system for catching people who don't pay.
In New York alone, there have already been more than 17,000 flu cases and nearly 1,000 hospitalizations, and doctors anticipate it's only going to get worse as more people gather for the holidays.
Colette Smith of the Bronx was diagnosed with lung cancer, despite never smoking. Her survival story is central to her push for early detection.
Some New Yorkers want the mayor-elect to appoint a new "rat czar" when he takes office after an uptick in rat sightings.
Gio's Law would establish a $25 million grant program to equip law enforcement nationwide with EpiPens and train officers how to use them.
A blood drive was held in Harlem on Wednesday as the New York Blood Center reports a dip in its blood supply.
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker returns to Downtown Brooklyn with diverse cultural influences, community outreach, and a fresh take on Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
"Everybody Loves Raymond" is getting the spotlight at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
The New York Rangers won for the league-leading 12th time on the road, beating the Ottawa Senators 4-2 on Thursday night.
The New York Islanders defeated the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche 6-3 on Thursday night.
The Utah Jazz used a huge fourth quarter to beat the Brooklyn Nets 123-110 on Thursday night.
Doc Rivers said there have been no talks between team officials and Giannis Antetokounmpo regarding the two-time NBA MVP's potential exit from Milwaukee.
The Bulls dropped to 9-12 with their fifth loss in a row.
Neighbors in Brooklyn's Victorian Flatbush are expressing frustration after the city designated only part of their area as a historic district.
Brooklyn's Prospect Park is getting financing for a long-term project to battle the impacts of climate change, city leaders say.
The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music plans a 12,000-square-foot campus at One Prospect Park West, aiming to serve thousands more with music therapy and education programs.
Some residents at NYCHA's Eastchester Gardens in the Bronx say they've been shivering on and off all week.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker returns to Downtown Brooklyn with diverse cultural influences, community outreach, and a fresh take on Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
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.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will have several new productions this holiday season.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing scrutiny after a new watchdog report found his use of the Signal app earlier this year could have harmed troops. The findings come as military officials briefed lawmakers about the U.S. strikes on suspected drug boats near Venezuela. Erica Brown reports from Capitol Hill.
A yellow cab ended up stuck in a dangerous spot Thursday after apparently driving over an opening on the roadway in Times Square.
A grand jury has once again declined to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James on federal mortgage fraud charges.
It's been one year since UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was gunned down in front of a New York City hotel. The man accused in his murder, Luigi Mangione, has pleaded not guilty to state and federal charges. Now, his attorneys are trying to get some evidence tossed before his trial. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
