Highlighting NY Common Pantry's work with religious partners
Since the nonprofit's foundation, the group says it has partnered with multiple faith-based organizations.
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Since the nonprofit's foundation, the group says it has partnered with multiple faith-based organizations.
New York Common Pantry serves 130 sites through its mobile pantry program.
The Riverside Hawks basketball program has given scholarships and opportunities to hundreds of young players.
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.
Nearly 200 people were left without a home after a fire ripped through a Mount Vernon apartment building earlier this week. On Thanksgiving, the community came together to help.
President Trump said Thursday evening that Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom died from her injuries in the Washington, D.C., shooting, and Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe was "fighting for his life."
Nearly two months after a boiler exploded at a NYCHA complex in the Bronx, people who live at the Mitchel Houses still don't have cooking gas.
New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd wrote on social media on Thursday that he is back in the hospital.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani visited the National Action Network in Harlem to help distribute Thanksgiving meals Thursday.
Nearly 200 people were left without a home after a fire ripped through a Mount Vernon apartment building earlier this week. On Thanksgiving, the community came together to help.
Nearly two months after a boiler exploded at a NYCHA complex in the Bronx, people who live at the Mitchel Houses still don't have cooking gas.
New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd wrote on social media on Thursday that he is back in the hospital.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani visited the National Action Network in Harlem to help distribute Thanksgiving meals Thursday.
A special education teacher in Queens came up with the idea for her students, who have autism and a range of intellectual disabilities.
It was a very mild Wednesday as highs topped out around 60 degrees in most locations, but that's going to change.
New York City and the surrounding area have some rain in the weather forecast today as we head into Thanksgiving and the holiday weekend.
NYC has some wet and windy weather in the forecast this week. Will it impact the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and holiday travel?
The New York City area will see an unusual temperature pattern Sunday as a strong cold front marches through the region.
A severe geomagnetic storm brought the northern lights, or aurora borealis, back to the New York City area on Wednesday night.
Jersey City Police Sgt. Andrew LaBruno appeared virtually in court Wednesday on charges of sexually assaulting a child.
It was a very mild Wednesday as highs topped out around 60 degrees in most locations, but that's going to change.
A Norwood, New Jersey couple is celebrating a big milestone: 75 years of marriage. They say it all started with one little lie.
The Federal Aviation Administration say this week's travel period is shaping up to be the busiest in 15 years.
New York City and the surrounding area have some rain in the weather forecast today as we head into Thanksgiving and the holiday weekend.
The life of a 17-year-old Locust Valley High School basketball player was saved on the court, thanks to an extraordinary team of coaches, teachers, paramedics and doctors.
It was a very mild Wednesday as highs topped out around 60 degrees in most locations, but that's going to change.
"Everybody Loves Raymond" is getting the spotlight at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame.
14 porch pirate suspects allegedly hacked computer systems to find out when phones and electronics would be delivered to the homes of Verizon and AT&T customers on Long Island.
At Hofstra University, drivers are strapping on simulation goggles and grabbing the wheel to learn how to navigate treacherous whiteout conditions.
President Trump said Thursday evening that Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom died from her injuries in the Washington, D.C., shooting, and Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe was "fighting for his life."
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani visited the National Action Network in Harlem to help distribute Thanksgiving meals Thursday.
Federal immigration authorities said Wednesday they have paused processing requests from Afghan nationals, after a man from Afghanistan was identified as the suspect in the D.C. National Guard shooting.
A 29-year-old Afghan national named Rahmanullah Lakanwal has been identified as the suspected shooter in the ambush that killed one National Guard member and wounded another in D.C., officials say.
The Trump administration plans to deploy another 500 members of the National Guard to the streets of Washington, D.C., Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced, hours after two service members were shot.
Colette Smith of the Bronx was diagnosed with lung cancer, despite never smoking. Her survival story is central to her push for early detection.
Some New Yorkers want the mayor-elect to appoint a new "rat czar" when he takes office after an uptick in rat sightings.
Gio's Law would establish a $25 million grant program to equip law enforcement nationwide with EpiPens and train officers how to use them.
A blood drive was held in Harlem on Wednesday as the New York Blood Center reports a dip in its blood supply.
The Turtle Back Zoo in New Jersey joined the relatively few in the U.S. that routinely give the public a view of veterinary care.
"Everybody Loves Raymond" is getting the spotlight at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
Rapper Prakazrel "Pras" Michel of the Fugees has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for a case in which he was convicted of illegally funneling millions of dollars in foreign contributions to the 2012 Obama campaign.
The event, organized by the Vatican's culture ministry, drew stars including Spike Lee, Cate Blanchett and Judd Apatow.
New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd wrote on social media on Thursday that he is back in the hospital.
Simon Nemec scored on a wrist shot at 2:58 of overtime to give the Devils a 3-2 win over the Blues on Wednesday night.
Artemi Panarin had a goal and an assist as the New York Rangers beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-2 on Wednesday night.
The New York Knicks handed the Charlotte Hornets their seventh straight loss 129-101 on Wednesday night.
Alex Steeves scored twice and Jeremy Swayman made 44 saves as the Bruins downed the Islanders 3-1 on Wednesday.
A special education teacher in Queens came up with the idea for her students, who have autism and a range of intellectual disabilities.
Santiago's Beer Garden in East Harlem is beginning the arduous task of rebuilding after it was destroyed by a fire earlier this month.
Long-awaited repairs are in the works for the Shore Parkway Promenade, a beloved waterfront pedestrian path in Brooklyn.
New York City has plans to transform a low-lying neighborhood at the Brooklyn-Queens border.
Residents and business owners say illegal vending along Brighton Beach has gotten out of control.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
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.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett is monitoring the potential for some snow later next week.
Many were treated to a meal on Thursday night, as a fundraising drive to get them into a new home before Christmas continues. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
The second shooting victim is still in the hospital fighting for his life. Both were shot blocks from the White House. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas has the latest.
CBS News New York had learned the fire broke out at a home on Mosswood Avenue at around 5 p.m. on Thursday. Aziza Shuler reports.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett is watching a system that could bring some snow to the Tri-State Area in the middle of next week.
