Coronavirus death toll in U.S. surpasses 250,000

Hospitals throughout the country are being overwhelmed and the nation's largest public school system in New York City has gone back to remote learning.

• Nov 18, 2020

Brothers keep their bar going amid pandemic

Paul and Anthony Ramirez, two brothers and bar owners in New York City, opened the Bronx Beer Hall seven years ago in a historically landmarked marketplace where they could celebrate community. The brothers spoke with CBS News to share how they were able to avoid making the last call during the coronavirus pandemic.

• Nov 17, 2020
• 2:04

ICU beds reaching capacity as COVID-19 cases surge

New coronavirus infections and hospitalizations are skyrocketing nationwide and now government officials are implementing new COVID-19 restrictions to combat the pandemic. Lilia Luciano reports.

• Nov 15, 2020
• 2:19

Christmas Tree arrives in New York City's Rockefeller Center

The tree was donated by Al Dick of Daddy Al's General Store in Oneonta, in central New York.

• Nov 14, 2020

NYC schools may close "as early as Monday" as cases spike

"Have a plan, an alternative plan, for as early as Monday," Mayor Bill de Blasio said.

• Nov 13, 2020

New York City braces as COVID cases spikes

A second wave of coronavirus is about to crash down on New York City, prompting officials to take quick action. Meanwhile, New Jersey is seeing its highest daily COVID-19 case totals ever. Meg Oliver reports.

• Nov 12, 2020
• 1:31

Protesters across U.S. demand all votes be counted

Protesters are hitting the streets in multiple cities, including New York City, Philly and Chicago, calling for every single vote to be counted. Mola Lenghi takes a look.

• Nov 4, 2020
• 1:28

Ritchie Torres talks historic win for Congress

New York Democrat Ritchie Torres has become of the first Black and openly gay candidates to be elected to Congress. He joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero to talk about the results from election night and what he hopes to accomplish for the people of his district.

• Nov 4, 2020
• 5:19

Candidates make closing arguments to voters

In the frantic final 24 hours of campaigning, Joe Biden and President Trump hit critical battleground states to get out the vote. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN's Anne-Marie Green on election morning to talk about the long day ahead.

• Nov 3, 2020
• 5:08

U.S. cities brace for unrest ahead of Election Day

Law enforcement, local, and state officials are anticipating unrest and violence following the presidential election -- regardless of who wins. Many cities nationwide are boarding up businesses, apartment buildings, and government offices in preparation. Security expert Roderick Jones joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss what Americans can expect.

• Nov 2, 2020
• 6:41

Brooklyn Grange cultivates green roof movement

Brooklyn Grange Rooftop Farms is known for its produce harvest, but another arm of its business is gaining traction. Gwen Schantz, Brooklyn Grange co-founder and chief creative officer, shares with CBSN how the social enterprise is impacting New York, one green roof at a time.

• Oct 29, 2020
• 3:14

NYPD beefs up presence at polling locations

A Brooklyn police officer was suspended for using his car speaker to voice his support for President Trump, and another officer was caught removing PPE from activists outside of a polling station. Gothamist reporter Sydney Pereira joined CBSN to shed light on the two incidents and how the largest police union in New York City is continuing to support President Trump.

• Oct 28, 2020
• 9:27

Long lines for early voting in New York City

Thousands of voters in New York City have waited in line for hours to cast their ballots. Christine Chung, a reporter for The City, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with more on how early voting is going so far.

• Oct 27, 2020
• 4:51

Fights erupt between pro-Trump caravan and protesters in NYC

The clashes came after a Jews For Trump convoy of hundreds of cars rolled slowly through Manhattan and Brooklyn.

• Oct 26, 2020

New York's 14th Congressional District race

John Cummings is running as the Republican candidate in New York's 14th Congressional District race, against Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Cummings spoke with CBSN's Lana Zak about the race. 

• Oct 24, 2020
• 6:59

Mom relies on food bank to feed kids amid pandemic

"I'm sad, but I'm trying to cope with it," said Erielkina Pizarro, a mother of three who is struggling to put food on the table during the coronavirus pandemic.

• Oct 23, 2020

Seamstress stitches success with refashioned pushcart

At the start of the coronavirus pandemic, a young woman saw her career torn to shreds. A few months later, however, she has stitched together a path to success.

• Oct 20, 2020

Coronavirus cases rise across U.S.

More than 8.2 million coronavirus cases have been confirmed in the United States, and the latest surge in the pandemic continues in many states. Dr. Dyan Hes, a pediatrician in New York City, joins CBSN to discuss the latest.

• Oct 20, 2020
• 8:07

Iconic dim sum parlor celebrates 100 years

The iconic Nom Wah Tea Parlor in New York's Chinatown is celebrating 100 years with a new cookbook. But the cookbook is not just about its food. It's an ode to a community of Chinese immigrants, who are trying to carry on decades of family tradition, while enduring enormous challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic. Vladimir Duthiers reports.

• Oct 20, 2020
• 4:29

This artist created a grocery store made entirely of plastic

"The Plastic Bag Store" will open for three weeks in New York City's Times Square.

• Oct 19, 2020

On a pedestal: A tribute to monumental women

At a time when many statues of controversial historical figures are coming down, some lofty women are going up. In New York City's Central Park, a monument has been unveiled honoring women's suffrage pioneers Sojourner Truth, Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Correspondent Faith Salie talks with sculptor Meredith Bergmann about the Women's Rights Pioneers Monument marking the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment; and with Rutgers professor Salamishah Tillet about the fraught history of the suffrage movement.

• Oct 18, 2020
• 5:58

A tribute to monumental women

In New York City's Central Park, a statue has been unveiled honoring women's suffrage pioneers Sojourner Truth, Susan B. Anthony, and Elizabeth Cady Stanton

• Oct 18, 2020

Cuomo on challenging fall, new COVID cases

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss what he previously called a "challenging period" as COVID-19 cases rise in parts of the state. Cuomo has a new book, "American Crisis," about his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

• Oct 13, 2020
• 8:37

Leader of NYC lockdown protest arrested on riot charge

Heshy Tischler arrested on charges of inciting people to riot and unlawful imprisonment of a journalist who was chased and trapped by a crowd.

• Oct 12, 2020

Dr. Birx warns of "silent" coronavirus spread in the Northeast

There are ominous new signs the United States is on the verge of another strong wave of the coronavirus.

• Oct 10, 2020

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