Little Red Lighthouse in Manhattan to receive $13 million upgrade
A $13 million upgrade is coming to a favorite Upper Manhattan landmark – the Little Red Lighthouse.
Late Harlem actress selected for star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Two years after her death, Toni Vaz's family is fighting to make sure her legacy is permanently recognized on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Meet the 83-year-old New Yorker running his 51st NYC Marathon
The 2026 New York City Marathon will mark marathon number 116 for 83-year-old Upper West Sider, David Obelkevich.
Halloween tradition spooks and delights on NYC's Upper East Side
On Manhattan's Upper East Side, blocks of "haunted houses" delight visitors and connect community ahead of Halloween.
Opera community reflects on passing of Harlem singer Martina Arroyo
New York's opera community is reflecting on the life of Martina Arroyo, a singer who broke barriers as a leading soprano at The Met Opera. Arroyo passed away on Oct. 13 at the age of 90.
New Harlem choir helps people living with dementia
A new choir just started up in Harlem called "The Unforgettables," and its members are people living with forms of dementia and their caregivers.
Breast cancer survivors find healing through comedy in Harlem
Breast cancer survivors are taking the stage in Harlem, using humor to raise awareness about the disease.
Good Samaritan, NYPD officers reunite after fiery Henry Hudson crash
Two NYPD officers reunited with a good Samaritan who helped them pull a driver from a burning vehicle on the Henry Hudson Parkway on Oct. 6.
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.