Feeding those in need is Food Bank For New York City's continuing mission
Dozens of trucks are loaded and deliveries are made to nearly 300 locations daily in all five boroughs, including soup kitchens, homeless shelters, schools and churches.
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#BetterTogether: Celebrate the Season
Join CBS New York's Cindy Hsu as we take a look back at some of the stories that really touched our hearts, and show that we're truly #BetterTogether.
#BetterTogether: Season of Giving at NY Common Pantry
Our teams of volunteers in Harlem and the Bronx spent Saturday morning working hard to give back.
Class Act with Chris Wragge headed to Francis Lewis High School in Queens
The school has a little bit of everything, like a culinary department with a rooftop greenhouse where kids grow food for their culinary program.
People of all faiths help pack food to feed others on Thanksgiving
Hundreds helped organize some 2,000 bags of beans, greens and rice for clients of the nonprofit Masbia.
Bowery Mission volunteers make sure people don't go hungry on Thanksgiving
An army of volunteers served up more than 300 holiday meals at the mission on Thursday.
#BetterTogether: Season of Giving Turkey Drive
CBS New York teamed up with the Community Food Bank of New Jersey for our 2nd annual turkey drive to fight food insecurity on Saturday.
Lustgarten Foundation holds annual symposium
Renowned scientists presented their latest research on detection and surveillance of early pancreatic cancer.
Community Food Bank of New Jersey hard at work ahead of turkey drive
CBS New York is partnering with local food banks to help those in need this holiday season. This weekend marks Community Food Bank of New Jersey's 23rd annual turkey drive.
#BetterTogether: Season of Giving
To help feed our families this holiday season, we have launched #BetterTogether: Season of Giving.
Bronx nonprofit helps South Asian immigrants learn English
SapnaNYC provides essential social services to help new immigrants adapt to systems in the United States.
Queer-centric food pantry provides free groceries across NYC
The group serves visitors of all identities while recognizing the specific needs of LGBTQ+ community members.
Dominic A. Murray 21 Memorial Foundation throws annual gala
The Dominic A. Murray 21 Memorial Foundation helps to raise awareness about sudden cardiac arrest.
CBS News New York partners with Lupus Research Alliance for NYC Walk to Cure Lupus
The walk was held Saturday morning at the Intrepid and was emceed by CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge.
#BetterTogether: 2023 NYC Walk with Us to Cure Lupus
CBS New York and the Lupus Research Alliance are teaming up for the New York City Walk with Us to Cure Lupus on Saturday. Andrea O'Neill, VP and chief development officer at the Lupus Research Alliance, shares more about the event on CBS2 News. Click here for more information
James Madison High School renaming football field in honor of 9/11 hero Danny Suhr
Suhr was a star captain of the football and baseball teams at James Madison High School and loved playing for the FDNY vs. the NYPD.
NYCP partners with Tacombi to serve a taste of home
New partnerships grew from the increase in asylum seekers coming to New York Common Pantry for help.
20th annual Walk With Us to Cure Lupus this Saturday in NYC
CBS New York and the Lupus Research Alliance are teaming as part of our #BetterTogether campaign.
Class Act with Chris Wragge heading to James Madison High School
The Brooklyn high school is renaming its football field for a special former student athlete, Firefighter Danny Suhr who died on 9/11.
Class Act heading to James Madison High School in Brooklyn!
Class Act with Chris Wragge returns Oct. 20! Chris will be anchoring the whole morning show live from James Madison High School in Brooklyn! Check out more Class Act stories here
Walk With Us To Cure Lupus on Oct. 21, 2023
Imagine a disease that can hurt any part of your body, like your joints, heart, kidneys.
Breaking the Stigma: Join Cindy Hsu at suicide prevention walk on Oct. 22
Check-in time is 10 a.m. and the walk start time is set for 11:30 a.m.
Lustgarten Foundation Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research at Jones Beach
Hundreds laced up and headed to Jones Beach State Park for the annual Lustgarten Foundation Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research.
Lustgarten Long Island Walk For Pancreatic Cancer Research
On Oct. 1, walk with us for pancreatic cancer research. Help us transform this illness into a curable disease.
I Will Graduate hoping to get 10,000 more students to take the pledge this year
CBS New York is partnering with I Will Graduate for the second year to get kids excited about education.
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Updated weekend snowfall forecast for NYC, N.J., Long Island and Connecticut
It appears that some parts of region may double or even triple the amount of snow they saw for all of last winter.
Weekend storm preparations underway in Orange County, N.Y.
The highest snow totals from this weekend's storm are expected to be north and west of New York City. In Orange County, officials are cautiously confident they'll be able to handle whatever the storm brings.
Elizabeth, N.J. warehouse fire still burning, but contained
Smoke continues to pour from the scene of a massive four-alarm fire at a warehouse along Elizabeth's waterfront.
NTSB starts investigation into Manhattan subway derailment
The NTSB said it appears train operators were instructed to cut the brakes on an out of service train and push it to the rail yard just before it collided with a passenger train.
Winter storm preparations underway across Tri-State Area
Trucks were out on the roads Friday, with many crews putting out salt and sand to make sure drivers are safe.
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Updated weekend snowfall forecast for NYC, N.J., Long Island and Connecticut
It appears that some parts of region may double or even triple the amount of snow they saw for all of last winter.
Weekend storm preparations underway in Orange County, N.Y.
The highest snow totals from this weekend's storm are expected to be north and west of New York City. In Orange County, officials are cautiously confident they'll be able to handle whatever the storm brings.
NTSB starts investigation into Manhattan subway derailment
The NTSB said it appears train operators were instructed to cut the brakes on an out of service train and push it to the rail yard just before it collided with a passenger train.
Winter storm preparations underway across Tri-State Area
Trucks were out on the roads Friday, with many crews putting out salt and sand to make sure drivers are safe.
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez discusses migrant response on "The Point"
"We need to really open the books on New York City's fiscal operation and what we're spending," Ocasio-Cortez said.
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Updated weekend snowfall forecast for NYC, N.J., Long Island and Connecticut
It appears that some parts of region may double or even triple the amount of snow they saw for all of last winter.
Winter storm preparations underway across Tri-State Area
Trucks were out on the roads Friday, with many crews putting out salt and sand to make sure drivers are safe.
First Alert Weather: Red Alert for winter storm
A Red Alert remains in place from Saturday afternoon into Sunday due to a significant winter storm overspreading the region
First Alert Weather: Flurries to start, wind this afternoon
We'll see a few flurries fly this morning, before the wind picks up this afternoon. We also have a Red Alert in effect for a significant winter storm this Saturday into Sunday.
First Alert Weather: All eyes on what could be significant weekend storm
Our First Alert Weather team will have a Red Alert in place late Saturday into Sunday due to the threat of a significant winter storm.
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Updated weekend snowfall forecast for NYC, N.J., Long Island and Connecticut
It appears that some parts of region may double or even triple the amount of snow they saw for all of last winter.
Elizabeth, N.J. warehouse fire still burning, but contained
Smoke continues to pour from the scene of a massive four-alarm fire at a warehouse along Elizabeth's waterfront.
Winter storm preparations underway across Tri-State Area
Trucks were out on the roads Friday, with many crews putting out salt and sand to make sure drivers are safe.
4 workers injured in explosion at construction site along Route 287 in Piscataway, N.J.
It happened around 1:45 p.m. at a site to repair the overpass at River Road.
First Alert Weather: Red Alert for winter storm
A Red Alert remains in place from Saturday afternoon into Sunday due to a significant winter storm overspreading the region
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Updated weekend snowfall forecast for NYC, N.J., Long Island and Connecticut
It appears that some parts of region may double or even triple the amount of snow they saw for all of last winter.
Long Island family hopes to inspire organ donations
Five hundred people die every year in New York State, unable to receive a life-changing organ transplant.
Company pulls plug on 1 of 3 offshore wind projects off Long Island
The company said it's terminating the plan "in response to significant economic and local challenges" and will develop a stronger project.
DSNY preparing for winter storm with mountain of salt
The New York City Department of Sanitation is closely monitoring the forecast as the Tri-State Area gears up for the impending winter storm this weekend.
First Alert Weather: Red Alert for winter storm
A Red Alert remains in place from Saturday afternoon into Sunday due to a significant winter storm overspreading the region
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Supreme Court agrees to hear Colorado case over Trump's 2024 ballot eligibility
Former President Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court review a landmark decision in a case from Colorado finding he should be kept off the state's primary ballot.
Trump should be barred from New York real estate industry, New York AG says
The New York attorney general is seeking sanctions for "ill-gotten gains" from fraud.
Children caught in the middle of asylum seeker political battle
CBS New York visited a Girl Scout troop trying to give migrant kids a chance at normal childhood.
New NYS law aids mental health crisis response
It allows crisis team members to install flashing green lights in vehicles to alert other drivers they're on the way to an emergency.
NYC sues bus companies that transported migrants for $708 million
The last straw for the mayor was apparently Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's decision to send buses to New Jersey train stations connecting to New York City to thwart an executive order.
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Long Island family hopes to inspire organ donations
Five hundred people die every year in New York State, unable to receive a life-changing organ transplant.
On Call with Dr. Kumar: Dry January health benefits
Even though "Dry January" only lasts 31 days, Dr. Kumar explains some of the benefits to your physical and mental health.
Potentially dangerous products that were recalled in 2023
Consumer safety regulators sounded the alarm about a range of products in 2023, including several geared to kids.
Magnetic balls sold by Walmart recalled due to choking, injury risk
Walmart sold magnetic ball sets online until from February 2022 through April 2023, notice by federal safety regulator says.
5 million blenders sold at Costco, Target and Walmart recalled
BlendJet has received dozens of reports of injuries from portable blenders sold between October 2020 and November 2023.
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Actor Christian Oliver, 2 daughters killed in Caribbean plane crash
The pilot of the plane, identified as American Robert Sachs, was also killed, police said.
David Soul, who played Hutch in TV's "Starsky and Hutch," dies at age 80
David Soul played Detective Ken "Hutch" Hutchinson in the 1970s TV show "Starsky and Hutch."
"Mary Poppins" star Glynis Johns dies at 100
Glynis Johns won a Tony Award for her role in "A Little Night Music" and starred in the 1964 movie musical "Mary Poppins" as suffragette Winifred Banks.
Jimmy Kimmel rips Aaron Rodgers after claim about Jeffrey Epstein link
Jimmy Kimmel said Aaron Rodgers' remarks put his "family in danger" and he appeared to threaten legal action against the Jets quarterback.
Fringe play series bringing eccentric stories to SoHo Playhouse
Standout performances from Fringe Festivals around the world are getting an off-Broadway run.
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Bo Horvat nets 2 goals, Islanders pull away from Coyotes
Anders Lee and Julien Gauthier scored 52 seconds apart early in the third, propelling New York to a 5-1 win.
Panarin, Trocheck power Rangers over Bedard, Blackhawks
Chris Kreider, Jacob Trouba and Jimmy Vesey also scored in the 4-1 win on Thursday night.
Source: Mets, Bader agree to 1-year deal
Bader, a Gold Glove winner with St. Louis in 2021, returns to New York after spending a little more than a year across town with the Yankees.
Randle, Brunson lead Knicks to decisive win over Bulls
OG Anunoby scored 11 points and Isaiah Hartenstein had a career-high 20 rebounds in the 116-100 win.
Nets put 7 players in double figures, but still fall to Rockets
Mikal Bridges and Cameron Johnson led Brooklyn with 15 points in the 112-101 loss on Wednesday night.
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HPD shares guidance for broken boilers ahead of winter storm
NYC's Housing Preservation and Development department has been inundated with requests for help as temperatures drop.
Apparent placard abuse creating parking pandemonium in Queens
Borough president says his office receives daily complaints of some taking advantage of privilege when parking.
Harlem bank branch improves financial equity through nonprofit partnership
The Hope Inside Center located in a Wells Fargo has helped more than 80 neighbors on the path to financial freedom.
Big plans in place to reimagine Lincoln Correctional Facility in Harlem
Soon, the 110-year-old site will start new life as "Seneca," a $90 million project to bring 105 units of housing to the area.
New Year's Eve fire in East New York destroys apartments
Dozens were displaced after a courtyard burst into flames on New Year's Eve, igniting three walls of apartments.
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50th Annual Village Halloween Parade
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
Flooding leaves parts of New York City underwater
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Photos: Crowd turns chaotic during Union Square giveaway
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
Photos: Crane catches fire, partially collapses in NYC
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
Tony Bennett, N.Y. native and music legend, through the years
The Grammy Award winning singer who graced the stage for generations died at the age of 96.
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Mayor Eric Adams, Gov. Kathy Hochul announce New York SWIMS initiatve
We may be talking about some snow this weekend, but Friday, the mayor and governor had swimming on their minds. They announced plans to expand access to swimming, including the use of a newly designed floating swimming pool in city waters. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/48ngitQ
First Alert Forecast: CBS2 1/5/24 Evening Weather
CBS New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for January 5 at 8 p.m.
2 men, 1 juvenile indicted for violent road rage attack on Long Island
Three people have been indicted in a violent road rage attack on Long Island that was caught on camera. It happened in Lindenhurst on Dec. 20. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/48LqXhR
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez discusses migrant response on "The Point"
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says officials need to take a hard look at what Mayor Eric Adams is spending to care for the thousands of asylum seekers in New York City.
Gov. Hochul supports NYC suing bus companies transporting migrants from Texas
Gov. Kathy Hochul joined Mayor Eric Adams on Friday in slamming Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for busing tens of thousands of asylum seekers to New York City.
