From food cart to thriving business, NYC's "Arepa Lady" reflects on her "triumph"

Maria Cano, a former judge, has been a staple in Jackson Heights, Queens for decades.

• Oct 14, 2021

Movement aims to unite lonely strangers

Researchers say the pandemic has deepened America's loneliness epidemic. One New York woman is on the mission to help lonely strangers meet each other safely at outdoor gatherings. As part of our A More Perfect Union series, Jamie Wax shows how a hurtful and unexpected viral post ignited a movement aimed at fostering friendships.

• Aug 13, 2021

Couple marries at closed Canadian border

Karen Mahoney, who lives in New York, used to visit her family in Quebec every week. But during the pandemic, the borders closed – and it threw a wrench in her wedding plans. She didn't think her family would be able to attend her nuptials, but then she found a unique wedding location.

• Sep 30, 2021

R. Kelly jury to start deliberations

The defense and prosecution in R&B star R. Kelly's federal racketeering trial painted two very different pictures of what the singer did behind closed doors. CBSN's Laura Podesta spoke with CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe about Kelly's defense lawyer comparing him to Martin Luther King Jr. and what she thinks of the defense not putting Kelly on the stand.

• Sep 24, 2021

Dems could remain majority amid redistricting

Every 10 years, states are required to redraw or redistrict U.S. congressional and state legislature lines following the census. New York will drop to 26 seats in the House of Representatives after losing one in 2020. Redistricting could give Democrats the opportunity to hold on to their majority, but the party has previously been opposed to political gerrymandering and has criticized Republicans for using the practice. Colby Itkowitz, a national politics reporter for The Washington Post, joined CBSN's Ed O'Keefe to discuss that and more.

• Sep 28, 2021

NYC sets vaccine deadline for school staff

A federal judge said New York City, the nation's largest school district, can mandate that all school employees be vaccinated or be fired. Errol Barnett has the latest.

• Sep 28, 2021

Thousands of hospital workers could be fired under N.Y. vaccine mandate

About 16% of the state's health care workers are not fully vaccinated.

• Sep 28, 2021

R. Kelly guilty of sex trafficking, racketeering

After decades of allegations including sexual assault, child pornography and kidnapping, R&B singer R. Kelly has been found guilty of one count racketeering and eight counts sex trafficking. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan reports on the high-profile case. Then, former prosecutor and criminal defense attorney Vinoo Varghese joins CBSN's Ed O'Keefe to analyze how the case concluded and discuss what comes next.

• Sep 27, 2021

R. Kelly guilty on all counts in sex trafficking case

R&B singer R. Kelly was found guilty on all counts after 11 accusers testified. Jericka Duncan has the latest.

• Sep 27, 2021

Vaccine mandate for N.Y. health workers

New York is bracing for a shortage of health care workers as the state's COVID-19 vaccine mandate goes into effect. The vast majority of hospital staffers are vaccinated, but those who refuse could lose their jobs. Michael Hill, a reporter for the Associated Press, joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more on the potential impact.

• Sep 27, 2021

Battle over how states redraw their districts begins

Republicans and Democrats are fighting over redistricting changes that will play a key role in control of the House in 2022.

• Sep 27, 2021

Doctor talks New York's vaccine mandate

Dr. Ron Elfenbein, emergency room doctor and the medical director and owner of FirstCall Medical Center, joins CBSN to discuss New York state's health worker vaccine mandate and also explain how monoclonal antibodies are helping against the fight against COVID-19.

• Sep 27, 2021

N.Y. prepares for possible staff shortages as COVID vaccine mandate nears

Governor Kathy Hochul said a state emergency declaration and other options are on standby to address any potential hospital staffing shortages.

• Sep 27, 2021

Cars and art: "Automania" at MoMA

An exhibition at New York's Museum of Modern Art explores our fascination with cars and how it's driven new paths in art and design. Correspondent Serena Altschul visits "Automania," which features cars as art, as well as art influenced by cars.

• Sep 26, 2021

2 dead after man jumps from building and hits another man

Investigators are interviewing witnesses and family members and reviewing surveillance video to gather more information.

• Sep 21, 2021

Sheriff finds "no link" between Gabby Petito case and deaths of 2 women

The New York woman was on a cross-country trip with her fiancé, Brian Laundrie, when he returned home without her.

• Sep 17, 2021

Taylor Dent, U.S. Open tennis analyst for CBS Sports, joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to talk about the top players to watch at this year’s tournament

Taylor Dent, U.S. Open tennis analyst for CBS Sports, joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to talk about the top players to watch at this year’s tournament.

• Aug 23, 2014

Massive security measures are underway to protect fans and players on Super Bowl Sunday

Massive security measures are underway to protect fans and players on Super Bowl Sunday. While the big focus is on the stadium in New Jersey, concerns also stretch into New York where pre-game festivities are being held on “Super Bowl Boulevard” in Times Square. Terrell Brown reports.

• Feb 1, 2014

A New York City doctor who returned home after treating Ebola victims in Guinea raised alarms when he contracted the disease

A New York City doctor who returned home after treating Ebola victims in Guinea raised alarms when he contracted the disease, but he is now in okay condition. Jericka Duncan reports.

• Oct 25, 2014

CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" with the latest on the case of Ebola in New York

CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" with the latest on the case of Ebola in New York.

• Oct 25, 2014

March brings Arctic blast

The spring-like weather of February that a large part of the nation enjoyed a few days ago is now just a memory. Millions of Americans woke to bone-chilling temperatures as an Arctic blast swept from the Great Lakes to New England and the Mid-Atlantic States, with wind chills well below zero. And at Boston's Logan International Airport, the battle against the elements took a dangerous turn. Meteorologist Ed Curran from Chicago station WBBM has the frigid news.

• Mar 11, 2017

David McCallum spent 28 years in a New York prison for a murder he didn't commit

David McCallum spent 28 years in a New York prison for a murder he didn't commit. McCallum called his release a "bittersweet moment. Jericka Duncan reports.

• Oct 18, 2014

As chef and owner of New York City's Telepan and Telepan local, Bill Telepan explains why he's excited to go shopping for fresh ingredients for his restaurants in the spring and summer months

As chef and owner of New York City's Telepan and Telepan local, Bill Telepan explains why he's excited to go shopping for fresh ingredients for his restaurants in the spring and summer months.

• May 19, 2014

Chef Zakary Pelaccio explains his philosophy of total utilization in order to reduce waste at his restaurant Fish & Game in Hudson, N.Y.

Chef Zakary Pelaccio explains his philosophy of total utilization in order to reduce waste at his restaurant Fish & Game in Hudson, N.Y.

• May 12, 2014

Meteorites up for auction this week

Prestigious auction house Christie’s New York will hold bidding for dozens of meteorites in all shapes and sizes this week in what’s become an annual auction. Dana Jacobson reports.

• Aug 22, 2020

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