Brooklyn woman trying to get Ukrainian refugee friend out of US federal custody
For weeks, Molly Surazhsky has been trying to reunite with her family friend Liza.
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For weeks, Molly Surazhsky has been trying to reunite with her family friend Liza.
The Biden administration's commitment to welcome up to 100,000 Ukrainian refugees has many eager to cross the border, but a Brooklyn resident who tried to bring a friend here in March has been since struggling to get her out of federal custody. She shared her story with CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis.
Ukraine is preparing to defend against a new offensive, as the West investigates Russia's potential use of chemical weapons.
The Russian leader refuses to acknowledge any civilian suffering as he heralds a new phase in the attack on his neighbors.
The Pentagon says Russia's airstrikes are now mostly focused on eastern Ukraine and the southern city of Mariupol; Skyler Henry reports for CBS2.
Unverified social media reports allege that Russian forces may have used chemical weapons in the besieged city of Mariupol.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is urging all countries to impose a complete oil embargo on Russia. He wants to squeeze one of Moscow's main sources of revenue, and with the war raging, the U.S. expects more brutality from Russia; Elise Preston reports for CBS2.
The Ukrainian president says the West must step up military aid and stop fearing Russia.
Scott Pelley interviewed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv for a two-part report that airs Sunday on 60 Minutes.
The benefit at the Florence Gould Hall Theater was all about raising awareness and money for the war-torn country.
CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis has the story.
CBS2's Jessica Moore explains why.
CBS2's Jessica Moore has the story.
Pearlman raised more than $100,000.
Long-distance runner Oz Pearlman broke the record as part of a fundraiser for Ukraine.
Special guest speakers include a former aide to Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Maria Lanko was in a Chelsea gallery Wednesday, describing her tense journey in March to the Venice Biennale.
A Ukrainian art curator is talking about her escape from the war to bring her country's work to one of the biggest shows in the world.
Ukraine's president addressed the United Nations on Tuesday with an appeal he hopes will force them to take the action against Russia, pleading to stop the torture and murder of civilians; CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
Ukraine's president spoke to the U.N.'s most powerful body amid fast-mounting evidence — dismissed as "fake" by Russia — that Putin's forces purposely killed civilians.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the U.N. Security Council for the first time since the Russian invasion of his country and he wants the United Nations to act; CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
Highland Middle School students opened the event at Coliseum White Plains by performing the Ukrainian national anthem.
CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
Performers and hundreds of spectators joined in harmony Sunday and belted out the anthem from "Les Misérables."
Scott Pelley reports from Lviv, Ukraine, where health care workers are fighting to save the lives of residents and evacuees.
An NJ Transit spokesperson said two trains on the Montclair-Boonton Line made contact, leading to a minor derailment.
A newly introduced bill would create a registry of historic New Jersey diners and family-owned restaurants and implement two types of tax breaks.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
Pope Leo XIV has tapped Corona, Queens pastor as the next bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach, Florida.
Santa got some help from law enforcement to deliver toys and coats to kids in New Jersey on Friday.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
Our first snowfall of the season is already on the books, so how much more snow can we expect this winter?
Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik says she is suspending her campaign for governor of New York and will not seek reelection to Congress.
A former New York prison guard was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for the beating death of inmate Robert Brooks.
All week, Mamdani has been announcing key leaders of his incoming administration.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day as heavy rain and 50-60 mph wind gusts cause coastal flooding, downed trees and power outages.
Thursday will bring even more relief, with highs near 50° and a taste of early spring in December. But don't get too comfortable—changes are brewing.
Some of the highest totals were on Long Island and in New Jersey, where greater than 6 inches of snow was measured.
A large water main break in Waterbury, Connecticut, is impacting tens of thousands of residents.
Bitterly cold temperatures are causing icy road conditions, including black ice, Monday morning in the Tri-State Area.
An NJ Transit spokesperson said two trains on the Montclair-Boonton Line made contact, leading to a minor derailment.
A newly introduced bill would create a registry of historic New Jersey diners and family-owned restaurants and implement two types of tax breaks.
Santa got some help from law enforcement to deliver toys and coats to kids in New Jersey on Friday.
Sherrill and Lt. Gov.-elect Dale Caldwell said their inauguration will take place in New Jersey's largest city.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day as heavy rain and 50-60 mph wind gusts cause coastal flooding, downed trees and power outages.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
In New York, cases of flu, RSV and COVID have spiked since Thanksgiving.
The suspect in the 1997 murder of a woman and her daughter whose bodies were found near Gilgo Beach appeared before a judge in Mineola on Thursday morning.
The car appeared to plow into the garage of a home on East Broadway in Woodmere just before 3 a.m. Thursday.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day as heavy rain and 50-60 mph wind gusts cause coastal flooding, downed trees and power outages.
A newly introduced bill would create a registry of historic New Jersey diners and family-owned restaurants and implement two types of tax breaks.
A federal judge ruled that Lindsey Halligan, the prosecutor who secured the indictments against them, was unlawfully appointed to her role as interim U.S. attorney.
Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik says she is suspending her campaign for governor of New York and will not seek reelection to Congress.
All week, Mamdani has been announcing key leaders of his incoming administration.
The Justice Department has released records from the Epstein files, the first documents to come to light under a new law signed by President Trump. Follow live updates here.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
In New York, cases of flu, RSV and COVID have spiked since Thanksgiving.
There are at least 500 sudden and unexpected deaths in the city each year, and in roughly a fifth of those cases, a genetic cause can be detected.
UnitedHealthcare and NewYork-Presbyterian have roughly two weeks to reach an agreement or thousands of Medicare Advantage members could be forced to find care elsewhere.
Connecticut is dealing with its first measles case since 2021, after a child, who is not vaccinated, contracted the virus while traveling internationally.
A judge Friday voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
Jake and Romy Reiner released a statement on Wednesday, remembering their parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, as their best friends.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Nick Reiner appeared in court on Wednesday on two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
J.T. Miller scored 2:21 into overtime and the New York Rangers beat the St. Louis Blues 2-1 on Thursday night.
The New York Knicks rallied for a 114-113 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night.
The Miami Heat snapped a five-game losing streak with a 106-95 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night.
Jesper Bratt scored the winning goal in a shootout and the New Jersey Devils defeated the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday night.
Luke Weaver has agreed to a $22 million, two-year contract with the Mets, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
Nine Brooklyn Football Club partner bars are collecting shelf-stable food and winter coats to benefit 10 local schools.
The Davis Center in Harlem is now open for its first winter season after technical delays.
After losing his mother to a stroke in 2022, a Brownsville native is turning personal grief into a grassroots foundation, offering counseling and mentorship to children and young adults.
A Brooklyn startup and a national nonprofit are teaming up to turn everyday mail lockers into easy donation hubs, delivering thousands of toys to hospital rooms this holiday season.
The city is sharing new details about the historic $1 billion investment announced for the Coney Island Boardwalk, the largest in its century-long history
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.
Multiple people were injured when two NJ Transit trains made contact in Montclair, New Jersey, on Friday, officials said.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for December 19 at 5:45 p.m.
A beloved priest at a parish in Queens is the new Bishop of Palm Beach, Florida. It's another surprise from Pope Leo, who is starting to put his stamp on the church in the United States. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello has more on this unexpected honor.
Three kids in New Jersey are safe after falling into a frozen lake earlier this week.
Measles cases are spiking in Rockland County.
