New York Common Pantry opens new location in the South Bronx
The community food pantry serves more than 500,000 people annually to help reduce hunger and food insecurity.
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The community food pantry serves more than 500,000 people annually to help reduce hunger and food insecurity.
A sleigh loaded with toys and Santa Claus in the lead surprised dozens of local special needs schoolchildren.
CBS2 volunteers packed produce and dry goods for families through a partnership with New York Common Pantry.
A $100,000 donation will fund fashion programming for the Brotherhood Sister Sol for the next year.
Giving comes in many forms. Last year, 10 million Americans donated time and 9.7 million donated goods.
With Black Friday and Cyber Monday now behind us, there is one more day many are hoping people don't forget about - Giving Tuesday.
Since losing his job as a chef at the start of the pandemic, a Long Island resident is still cooking, focusing his efforts this week on feeding the hungry.
"Both really come away feeling humbled and inspired," the event organizer said.
The Community Food Bank of New Jersey is working to provide 19,000 holiday boxes statewide.
At UConn-Stamford, a survey found 60% of students worry about affording food. So some of their classmates decided to step up to the plate.
A new shipping container in Harlem can grow up to an acre's worth of produce each year.
CBS2's Vanessa Murdock visited two distribution sites where happiness flowed as freely as the nutritious eats.
Leaning in and helping others while shining a spotlight on the global mental health crisis. CBS2's Maurice DuBois spoke to two top doctors and two of the biggest names in Broadway to highlight the importance of the human connection. When we all come together, this is how we can change the world.
CBS2's John Elliott was there to help spread the word as part of our #BetterTogether campaign.
This Sunday, from 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., 20% of sales at the Sunrise Bagel Shop in Wyckoff will be donated to MetaVivor Breast Cancer Fund.
CBS2's Cindy Hsu and fellow journalist Jack Ford took part in the important, candid discussion.
The students made a pledge at the start of the year to take their education seriously and graduate on time.
Inspired by the work of youth development program, I WILL GRADUATE, this young man urges kids to turn to boxing.
CBS2 is a proud partner with the National Down Syndrome Society under our #BetterTogether campaign.
It's a journey of remembrance and hope and support for the many people touched by suicide and mental health conditions.
Your immune system is supposed to help keep your body safe and healthy. But imagine if it was working against you?
In preparation for their biggest event of the year, a former student recalls how the program changed his life.
Harlem Grown has served Harlem since 2011, taking vacant lots and transforming them into abundant gardens.
We're only a few days away from our next #BetterTogether Project Green event.
Hundreds of breast cancer survivors will be decked out in pink in Prospect Park this weekend for the Susan G. Komen Race.
New York City's tallest subway station will receive long-awaited elevators as part of the MTA's $68 billion capital plan.
After spending more than a half century at the bottom of the Long Island Sound, a long lost college ring has been reunited with its owner.
Weeks after an alleged drunk driver plowed through the Montauk Artist Association's annual summer art show, ruining artwork, breaking hearts and causing thousands in damage, the show has returned.
Starting Oct. 14, the restaurant, which became the first in the world to earn three Michelin stars for an entirely plant-based menu, will begin offering meat dishes including meat and duck.
A traveler who was infectious with measles spent several hours over two days at Newark Liberty International Airport recently, New Jersey health officials said.
New York City's tallest subway station will receive long-awaited elevators as part of the MTA's $68 billion capital plan.
After spending more than a half century at the bottom of the Long Island Sound, a long lost college ring has been reunited with its owner.
Weeks after an alleged drunk driver plowed through the Montauk Artist Association's annual summer art show, ruining artwork, breaking hearts and causing thousands in damage, the show has returned.
Starting Oct. 14, the restaurant, which became the first in the world to earn three Michelin stars for an entirely plant-based menu, will begin offering meat dishes including meat and duck.
A fire on Manhattan's Upper East Side sent plumes of black smoke into the sky over the city.
Storms came in fast and furious across the Tri-State Area on Wednesday afternoon and evening.
The New York DMV is warning of a scamming method known as social engineering where you receive texts with links to fake websites.
An air quality alert remains in effect today for parts of the Hudson Valley due to smoke and haze from the Canadian wildfires.
Another air quality alert is in effect Tuesday for NYC, western Long Island, the Hudson Valley, northwest New Jersey and southwest Connecticut.
An earthquake in Hasbrouck Heights, Bergen County, shook parts of New Jersey and New York on Saturday night.
Part of Paterson, New Jersey, lost water again Friday after finally getting it back due to another water main break.
New Jersey officials said a tree limb fell onto power lines and then hit three people walking on the street below in Teaneck.
After a major water main break, Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh and Jim Mueller, executive director of the Passaic Valley Water Commission, shared their strategy to restore service.
A special exhibit celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Bruce Springsteen album "Born to Run" is coming to the Jersey Shore.
A suspect was shot Wednesday morning while Drug Enforcement Administration agents were executing a search warrant in Parsippany, N.J., authorities said.
After spending more than a half century at the bottom of the Long Island Sound, a long lost college ring has been reunited with its owner.
Weeks after an alleged drunk driver plowed through the Montauk Artist Association's annual summer art show, ruining artwork, breaking hearts and causing thousands in damage, the show has returned.
A 16-year-old Long Island girl was banned from school for not taking a required vaccine, but a federal judge has ordered her district to allow the rising junior to return.
Storms came in fast and furious across the Tri-State Area on Wednesday afternoon and evening.
Billy Joel will be closing 20th Century Cycles, his popular motorcycle shop on Long Island.
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered statements in Alaska after a high-stakes summit over ending the war in Ukraine. Follow live updates.
Watch CBS News live coverage as President Trump and Russia's President Vladimir Putin hold a rare meeting Friday at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska.
The building at 26 Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan was evacuated following reports of an unknown white powder.
Mayor Eric Adams is seeking to harness the power of incumbency to offer a plan that gets addicts off the streets and into treatment -- even if it is against their will.
As Texas hurtles toward a flashpoint on a GOP effort to redraw congressional districts, California Democrats are answering with a plan of their own.
A traveler who was infectious with measles spent several hours over two days at Newark Liberty International Airport recently, New Jersey health officials said.
The Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem has been traced to 12 cooling towers, including several at city-run buildings, officials said.
Northwell Health's plan to expand Lenox Hill Hospital, which faced stiff opposition from some Upper East Side residents, was approved by the New York City Council Thursday.
A deadly Legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York City has set health and community leaders on a campaign to educate the public on ways to prevent the bacteria from growing and spreading.
Caribbean Women's Health Association offers free doula support citywide as part of an effort to reduce Black maternal mortality rates.
The life and work of journalist and educator David Diaz was celebrated Thursday, on the eve of what would've been his 83rd birthday.
A special exhibit celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Bruce Springsteen album "Born to Run" is coming to the Jersey Shore.
Prosecutors said Wednesday they are ready to proceed to with a third trial of disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein.
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
Members of the public will have an opportunity Wednesday to sound off on a potential casino coming to the heart of New York City.
The Mets lost for the 13th time in their last 15 games, 4-3 to the Braves on Thursday night.
The NFL can be put on trial over civil claims that Brian Flores and other Black coaches face discrimination, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday, rejecting the league's attempt to force Flores into arbitration with Commissioner Roger Goodell as the arbitrator.
Michael Harris II hit a grand slam to cap Atlanta's biggest inning in almost five years — that propelled the Braves over the slumping New York Mets.
The Twins beat the Yankees 4-1 on Wednesday night, breaking a nine-game losing streak to New York.
Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner sat out the team's joint practice with the Giants on Wednesday because of a sore calf.
New York City's tallest subway station will receive long-awaited elevators as part of the MTA's $68 billion capital plan.
Residents say they approved a plan which included affordable housing but are now facing a shelter for 169 families.
Some Bay Ridge homeowners say the city's plan for 50 new Citi Bike docking stations is too big and too dangerous.
Nature lovers can now enjoy a new network of trails in Brooklyn's Prospect Park.
A youth gardening program at the Wyckoff House Museum offers East Flatbush students hands-on farming experience, community connection and their first paid job opportunities.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The MTA says the second phase of the Second Avenue subway project will cost $1.9 billion.
An apartment building fire forced dozens of people out of their homes Friday. Firefighters could be seen on top of the building on the Upper East Side. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
The Jets had a walkthrough Friday getting ready for the preseason game against the Giants Saturday night. Some reports say they're kicking the tires on some quarterbacks. CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer reports.
Ukranian Americans in New York City tell CBS News New York's Doug Williams they're praying for more than just a potential agreement between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin as they meet in an attempt to bring an end to the years-long conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
A Brooklyn construction magnate was sentenced to probation Friday for funneling illegal donations to Mayor Eric Adams.
