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Juneteenth NYC founder explains the history behind the holiday

Juneteenth NYC is back for its annual celebration. The non-profit's founder and executive director, Athenia Rodney, shares what to expect as we get closer to the federal holiday.

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Residents and advocates are pushing for public access to gated Columbia University's College Walk

Residents and advocates are pushing for public access to gated Columbia University's College Walk

Brother of two of the victims killed in Greece explosion speaks out on tragic incident that killed f

Brother of two of the victims killed in Greece explosion speaks out on tragic incident that killed f

Cornell student assembly holds town hall on sexual violence

Cornell student assembly holds town hall on sexual violence

How an annual tradition on Long Island became one of the largest events for seniors

How an annual tradition on Long Island became one of the largest events for seniors

How the Legend of Sleepy Hollow is driving business growth in the Hudson Valley

How the Legend of Sleepy Hollow is driving business growth in the Hudson Valley

Billboard in Times Square highlights CBS New York, Paramount's partnership with Komen's breast cance

Billboard in Times Square highlights CBS New York, Paramount's partnership with Komen's breast cance

Passengers describe chaos on FlyDubai flight to Tel-Aviv where a pilot was stabbed

Passengers describe chaos on FlyDubai flight to Tel-Aviv where a pilot was stabbed

CBS New York Book Club readers choose “With Friends Like You”

CBS New York Book Club readers choose “With Friends Like You”

Port Authority of New York and Newark recovers over 600 stolen vehicles, officials say

Port Authority of New York and Newark recovers over 600 stolen vehicles, officials say

SpaceX launches crew to International Space Station, making history

SpaceX launches crew to International Space Station, making history

New green space planned for Brooklyn's North Greenpoint on former MTA site

New green space planned for Brooklyn's North Greenpoint on former MTA site

Warm weather in NYC could bring some rain Friday

Warm weather in NYC could bring some rain Friday

Furry Friend Finder: Meet Benny

Furry Friend Finder: Meet Benny

New SNAP requirements kick in, more ACA payments being sent out

New SNAP requirements kick in, more ACA payments being sent out

Investigators into alleged Cornell gang-rape were told victim wasn't comfortable, documents show

Investigators into alleged Cornell gang-rape were told victim wasn't comfortable, documents show

Christa Pike execution halted after high-profile botched lethal injection

Lustgarten Foundation holding walk for pancreatic cancer research

Lustgarten Foundation holding walk for pancreatic cancer research

Man charged with murder for allegedly stabbing subway rider in Queens

Man charged with murder for allegedly stabbing subway rider in Queens

Registration opening for NYC Thriller dance on Halloween

Registration opening for NYC Thriller dance on Halloween

Click to Cancel rule to protect New York consumers goes into affect

Click to Cancel rule to protect New York consumers goes into affect

Co-pilot of Dubai flight to Israel tried to crash plane after stabbing co pilot, Netanyahu says

Co-pilot of Dubai flight to Israel tried to crash plane after stabbing co pilot, Netanyahu says

Motorcyclist seriously hurt after crash in the Bronx, police say

Motorcyclist seriously hurt after crash in the Bronx, police say

Cost of NYC Ferry to increase

Cost of NYC Ferry to increase

New York City rent freeze takes effect

New York City rent freeze takes effect

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