Catching up with DJ Cocoa Chanelle for hip-hop's 50th
The award-winning DJ and radio host is known for her cutting and turntable tricks. She has worked with hip-hop royalty over the years and even has a mural painted after her in the Bronx.
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The award-winning DJ and radio host is known for her cutting and turntable tricks. She has worked with hip-hop royalty over the years and even has a mural painted after her in the Bronx.
On this day 50 years ago, hip-hop was born here in New York. Celebrations are happening throughout the city, leading to a massive concert featuring some of the biggest names in the genre.
Friday marks the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, born at a party in the Bronx back in 1973. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge has a look at the celebrations across the city for this music milestone.
Over the past five decades, the art form that was born in the Bronx transformed music and culture.
Fifty years ago this week, hip-hop emerged from the Bronx. We spoke with Mister Cee, a producer and DJ credited with discovering legendary artists like Biggie Smalls, to help us take a look back.
A stray bullet struck an 11-month-old girl in the head as she was sitting in the car with her mother.
Two people are now charged in a 2022 stray bullet shooting that injured a baby girl in the Bronx.
Police said a man on an e-bike was struck on Tiffany Street in the Hunts Point section on Wednesday morning.
Police say the 29-year-old man was hit by a dark colored SUV that fled the scene.
The Kingsbridge Armory is a historical building built in 1917, but has been sitting vacant for nearly 30 years.
One of the three people killed in a Pennsylvania bus crash on Sunday night was from the Bronx. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3KzwVbI
The blaze started at around 2 p.m. on the sixth floor of the building on Watson and Colgate avenues in Soundview.
Fire burned a hole through the roof of an apartment building in the Bronx on Tuesday. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian reports.
The state and city are committing $200 million to jumpstart the redevelopment of the 100-year-old building.
Between the toll hikes and gloomy weather, it wasn't an ideal way for commuters to start the week.
Fellow officers, family and friends gathered at the 34th Precinct on Sunday, where he started his career.
The 26-year-old was killed last week in an apparent murder-suicide involving his father in the Soundview section of the Bronx. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
The 26-year-old was killed in an apparent murder-suicide involving his father. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Police are looking for up to seven people accused of carjacking an Uber driver in Harlem and then robbing a man at knifepoint in the Bronx.
Police are searching for up to seven people accused in a violent robbery spree in the Bronx and Harlem.
Subways, buses, Metro-North and the Long Island Rail Road are getting more expensive this year, too.
Angellyh Yambo was walking with friends after school in Melrose when she was innocently caught in the crossfire.
Officer Alexis Martinez was off-duty and at home when police say he was shot by his own father Wednesday afternoon.
A vigil was held Thursday in the Bronx for an NYPD officer who was shot and killed by his own father in an apparent murder-suicide on Wednesday. CBS New York's Doug Williams has more from friends, family and fellow officers. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3qjTlqM
Firefighters responded around 10 p.m. to a building on Perry Avenue in the Norwood section.
A New York City Council employee who was detained by ICE more than two months ago must be deported, a federal judge says.
Mets fans got a sneak peek Wednesday at the new food coming to Citi Field's menu for the 2026 season.
Someone used a drone to drop a package containing knives, a cellphone and drugs onto the grounds of an upstate New York prison, the staff says.
The NYPD commissioner is slamming the federal government for cutting counterterrorism funds as she says the city remains on a heightened terror alert for the foreseeable future.
More than two years after a fire destroyed their Queens building, tenants say repairs have not even begun. Now, they're taking their landlord to court.
A New York City Council employee who was detained by ICE more than two months ago must be deported, a federal judge says.
Mets fans got a sneak peek Wednesday at the new food coming to Citi Field's menu for the 2026 season.
Someone used a drone to drop a package containing knives, a cellphone and drugs onto the grounds of an upstate New York prison, the staff says.
The NYPD commissioner is slamming the federal government for cutting counterterrorism funds as she says the city remains on a heightened terror alert for the foreseeable future.
More than two years after a fire destroyed their Queens building, tenants say repairs have not even begun. Now, they're taking their landlord to court.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Video shows firefighters dousing the smoldering roof of the structure on Old York Road in Branchburg, New Jersey.
Grubhub is launching New Jersey's first commercial food delivery by drone. CBS News New York has learned more about the high-tech service and how it's expected to work.
Officials say James Hadley, a New Jersey coach and educator, may have assaulted other victims.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
Ten people and six vehicles were involved in the fatal accident on Long Island, according to New York State Police. Two people in their 80s were killed.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
Prosecutors said Matthew Smith fended off efforts to hand over his car keys before the crash that killed Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa.
A Manorville breeder was charged with animal neglect after dogs and puppies were allegedly left alone in poor conditions as a blizzard struck New York.
The Mamdani administration has asked a court to allow them to stop representing former Mayor Eric Adams in a sexual assault case.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrated his first St. Patrick's Day as mayor with a dramatic show of respect for groups he may have offended in the past.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the MTA have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for withholding funds designed to extend the Second Avenue subway west into Harlem.
The Senate voted to begin a marathon debate on the SAVE America Act, an elections bill that President Trump has been pressing Republicans to pass.
A long-time New York City driver says he monitored his E-ZPass account and paid his tolls, but he was still hit with huge late fees.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
Mets fans got a sneak peek Wednesday at the new food coming to Citi Field's menu for the 2026 season.
The WNBA and its players' union reached a verbal agreement on a transformational new collective bargaining agreement early Wednesday morning, both sides said.
With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suárez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.
Josh Hart scored a season-high 33 points on 12-of-13 shooting to lead the Knicks over the Pacers 136-110 on Tuesday night.
The New York Islanders beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 on Tuesday night.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
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.
A New York City Council employee who was detained by ICE more than two months ago must be deported, a federal judge says. The City Council speaker is calling the decision outrageous. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Mets fans, we hope you're hungry. Citi Field just showed off its menu additions for the 2026 season. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock shows us what's new.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for March 18 at 5:45 p.m.
For the first time, we're hearing from the woman who was brutally stabbed while walking to her bus stop in Queens. The victim told CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis she feared for her life.
Sixteen family members will perform together at Carnegie Hall on Monday. The youngest is 7 years old. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin introduces us to the Brinton family pianists.
