CBS2's #BetterTogether Project Green initiative works to clean up NYC
Harlem Grown has served Harlem since 2011, taking vacant lots and transforming them into abundant gardens.
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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.
CBS2's Kristine Johnson and Maurice DuBois attended a preview Thursday night at the new Paley Museum.
It's part of a citywide program changing the lives of students and helping them reach their academic goals. CBS2 is a proud partner under our #BetterTogether campaign.
Pancreatic cancer is a terrifying diagnosis, but advances in research and science are offering new hope.
Breast cancer is the second most common form among women in the U.S., but it's more devastating to some groups.
This weekend, West 52nd Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues will be transformed into a media, sports, gaming and entertainment festival called PaleyWKND.
The Paley Museum will have video game lounges and virtual reality labs. Outside, there will be batting cages and basketball courts.
Over 1,200 walkers, 250 runners and 150 volunteers raised $815,000 for "The Valerie Fund" at a fundraiser Saturday. CBS2 is a proud partner under our #BetterTogether campaign, and our own John Elliott and Vanessa Murdock were the emcees.
The organization helps provide health care for children battling cancer and blood disorders.
The annual Buddy Walk raises awareness for people with down syndrome.
Around 200 schools that participate in a local nonprofit called "I WILL GRADUATE" host a pledge day.
On Apr. 23, walk with us for pancreatic cancer research. Help us transform this illness into a curable disease.
Thousands of volunteers worked side-by-side on the Intrepid to pack boxes of food for pantries citywide.
The New York City Walk with Us to Cure Lupus is the Lupus Research Alliance (LRA)'s signature national fundraising program, designed to increase awareness of lupus and raise crucial funds for lupus research programs, to date.
For over 30 years, the Greater New York City Race for the Cure has raised significant awareness and funds for breast cancer, as well as celebrated and honored those who have been impacted.
The 16-year-old initiative fulfills personal wish lists from kids.
CBS2's Alecia Reid hosted the Bronx's first Jamaican flag raising ceremony outside the borough president's office.
September 17 promises to be one full of excitement, meaning, and connection in New York City.
When a child is diagnosed with cancer, it impacts the whole family. The Valerie Fund makes sure families get treated with the most comprehensive care, close to home.
On Saturday, September 3rd, come out for the 3rd annual Aya Basketball Game supporting Back to School.
Mayor Eric Adams and The Paley Center For Media announced West 52nd Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues will be transformed into a media, sports, gaming and entertainment festival called "PaleyWKND."
The 3.5 mile run/walk raises money for various charities.
The organization operates in the shadows of the hustle and bustle in Queens, as well as in Brooklyn and the Bronx.
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.
