Bronx food pantry struggling to provide after state grant cuts
For 15 years, POTS received funding through a state grant called Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program.
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For 15 years, POTS received funding through a state grant called Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program.
Demand at a food pantry in the Bronx is greater than ever before, especially during the holiday season, but as CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian reports, city budget cuts have limited the amount of people the pantry is able to help. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3N4K263
A driver was taken into custody Saturday, accused of hitting and killing a man on a moped in the Bronx. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/47S2U0f
Fire officials say the victim died after being trapped in the attic of one of the homes.
Two homes that once housed multiple families are now a total loss after the fire erupted pn Bainbridge Avenue Monday night.
About 90% of what ends up on your plate this Thanksgiving have been processed through the facility in the Bronx.
Fire officials say the victim died after becoming trapped in the attic of one of the homes. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest from the scene in Fordham Heights.
Firefighters were dousing the flames from all angles after the homes were fully engulfed at one point. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
Police said someone shot the man in the right leg. He was taken to the hospital in stable condition.
Police said the gun violence broke out on Sunday afternoon at the 161st Street/Yankee Stadium station. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
More than 130 firefighters responded to the scene as the fire burned on the top floor of the building early Friday morning.
Investigators say a man who was hospitalized after a Bronx apartment fire Friday has died. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/49TvUqe
Allerton residents woke up to mayhem as flames and thick smoke shot out of the top floor just after sunrise.
Allerton residents woke up to mayhem as flames and thick smoke shot out of the top floor, CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
As CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports, a quick response from the FDNY prevented things from being much worse.
Chopper is over the scene in the Allerton section with the latest.
Students in the South Bronx visited the Mott Haven Library to see the new Teen Center, which has a state-of-the-art recording studio.
Police say officers saw people smoking in the station and asked them to put the cigarettes out, but they refused.
Police are searching for a suspect accused of fighting with NYPD officers over cigarettes in a Bronx subway station. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3QXthMq
The train show offers one place for people to marvel at many of the city's iconic landmarks, from its buildings to its bridges.
Investigators said the lieutenant was attacked on a train at the 238th Street station on Saturday night.
Investigators said the lieutenant was attacked on a train at the 238th Street station on Saturday night. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Video shows smoke pouring from a window on the 13th floor.
An investigation is underway into an apartment fire in the Bronx that injured five people Saturday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3QA4VHd
Investigators say the suspect knocked a man to the ground and hit him, then slashed a woman in the forehead.
Researchers in New York City are developing apps that help blind people navigate life, from grocery shopping to getting around using the subway.
Larry Montes, the man accused of creating a violent disturbance inside a New York City synagogue late last week, was hit with federal charges on Tuesday.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Emergency responders were on the scene in the Bronx for a collision involving an MTA bus and an FDNY fire truck.
The New York City Council held an hours-long hearing Tuesday afternoon on the controversial new pied-à-terre tax rollout.
Researchers in New York City are developing apps that help blind people navigate life, from grocery shopping to getting around using the subway.
Larry Montes, the man accused of creating a violent disturbance inside a New York City synagogue late last week, was hit with federal charges on Tuesday.
Emergency responders were on the scene in the Bronx for a collision involving an MTA bus and an FDNY fire truck.
The New York City Council held an hours-long hearing Tuesday afternoon on the controversial new pied-à-terre tax rollout.
Robots with artificial intelligence and animatronic dogs are helping older adults feel less lonely as they navigate living alone in New York.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
Residents in Keyport, New Jersey, have been saying for months they fear a cancer cluster in their community that sits near a former landfill and aircraft hub.
There was a pair of protests Monday in Jersey City, New Jersey, including one against Mayor James Solomon's proposed 15.5% tax hike due to a deficit he blames on the past administration.
Amtrak is reopening part of the 116-year-old East River Tunnel that underwent major renovations after being damaged by Hurricane Sandy in 2012.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
A Newark Police sergeant in an unmarked SUV was following a driver who then fatally struck a teenage pedestrian, officials say.
There was a gathering Monday in the Long Island town of Shirley to denounce the words of hate scrawled on a banner. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff has the story.
Elected officials and Islamic leaders on Long Island gathered Monday to condemn an act of hate that took place over the weekend.
Elected officials and Islamic leaders on Long Island gathered Monday to condemn an act of hate that took place over the weekend. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A double shooting in Hempstead has been ruled a murder-suicide, Nassau County Police say.
The third annual Black Wall Street Festival was held Saturday afternoon in Hempstead.
The New York City Council held an hours-long hearing Tuesday afternoon on the controversial new pied-à-terre tax rollout.
There are mounting questions and frustration over New York City's pied-à-terre tax, and they're not likely to end soon.
There was a pair of protests Monday in Jersey City, New Jersey, including one against Mayor James Solomon's proposed 15.5% tax hike due to a deficit he blames on the past administration.
Randy Mastro, a former federal prosecutor who has held high City Hall posts in two administrations, is raising the issue of open primaries, where all registered voters can participate regardless of party affiliation.
Americans think more young people in office would make politics better.
Two more deaths have been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Friday.
Jones Beach is back open for swimmers after it was prohibited due to elevated bacterial levels. The rare shutdown took place from Thursday afternoon through midday Friday.
New Yorkers who buy their own health insurance could pay more as insurers file requests with the State Department of Financial Services to increase premiums.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council claims The High Line Hotel tested positive for Legionella bacteria twice this summer.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
The lineup for the 2026 Global Citizen Festival in New York City was announced Thursday.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
With their 2-1 win over the Padres on Monday night, the Mets have now won 10 of 13.
Bruno Damiani scored his first two goals of the season, and the Philadelphia Union rallied from two goals down to beat New York City FC 3-2 on Sunday night at Yankee Stadium.
Christian Scott pitched into the seventh inning and Luis Torrens hit a two-run homer Sunday, helping the surging Mets to a 4-3 win over the Nationals and a three-game series sweep.
Ben Rice hit a tiebreaking home run in the 10th inning and the Yankees beat the Blue Jays 4-3 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
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.
As CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports, the case grew more concerning when her family started receiving messages from her phone.
Tucked away inside NYU Langone on Manhattan's East Side is a workspace that looks more like a technology lab than a medical office. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
The team got good news on injured running back Breece Hall and welcome star receiver Garrett Wilson back after a one-day absence. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston reports.
More than a dozen current and former students and even a parent have been charged. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas has the latest.
It's a partly cloudy day with sticky weather, but Wednesday is the pick of the week with lower humidity and sunshine. CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
