Bronx community fights to keep Catholic school open
St. Raymond School for Girls is set to close in June 2027, but students and parents are fighting to save the beloved school.
New York doctors stress importance of early screening for prostate cancer
The American Cancer Society predicts 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.
Bicyclist dies after crashing into dog in Central Park, police say
A 71-year-old bicyclist died after he collided with a dog that ran out in front of him in Central Park, according to police sources.
Schomburg Center exhibition celebrates Black women artists in Harlem
CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley got a sneak peek at a brand new addition to the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. It's the first time the Harlem-based center has opened an exhibit of this size that solely features Black women.
Harlem businesses face ups and downs amid storefront vacancies
In June 2026, the Office of the New York City Comptroller found that in Harlem, more than 1 in 10 storefronts that were previously occupied by a small business are now vacant.
The People's Theatre, with a focus on immigrant stories, opens in Inwood
The People's Theatre now has its first permanent home in more than 15 years, thanks to help from theater legends from the neighborhood, like Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Former Mets visit FDNY firehouse to commemorate 9/11
Former Mets players from the 2001 season were at Ladder 25 on the Upper West Side on Tuesday.
Bronx pizzeria owner offers free food to New Yorkers in need
A Bronx pizzeria is proving that kindness is contagious by giving slices to hungry New Yorkers.
EMT who saved man's life at Knicks parade honored by Red Cross
An off-duty volunteer EMT was honored Wednesday for saving a man's life at the 2026 New York Knicks Championship parade.
Kids take a swing at tennis at free Harlem sports clinic
With tickets to the U.S. Open skyrocketing, tennis advocates in the Harlem community are working to make the sport more accessible for New Yorkers.
Brooklyn restaurant shooting leaves 1 employee dead, another injured, sources say
A shooting at a Brooklyn restaurant early Sunday morning left one employee dead and another injured, police sources say.
NYC sanitation workers report increase in needle sticks, says DSNY
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
First otter spotted along the Bronx River in 100 years
A North American river otter was seen for the first time in 100 years, demonstrating signs of conservation and restoration of the Bronx River.
19 treated after FDNY truck, MTA bus collide in the Bronx
Emergency responders were on the scene in the Bronx for a collision involving an MTA bus and an FDNY fire truck.
Owner of Harlem food truck staple Mo's Famous Burgers to retire
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.