Star-studded Global Citizen Festival returns to Central Park
Thousands of people were at Central Park's Great Lawn on Saturday for the annual Global Citizen Festival. CBS2's Thalia Perez has more on the star-studded concert.
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Thousands of people were at Central Park's Great Lawn on Saturday for the annual Global Citizen Festival. CBS2's Thalia Perez has more on the star-studded concert.
Metallica, Mariah Carey and the Jonas Brothers will headline.
Metallica, Mariah Carey and the Jonas Brothers are headlining the festival.
The 10th annual Global Citizen Live event will be held on the Great Lawn in Central Park on Saturday.
It's a concert and a call to action. Each year, the biggest names in music lend their voices to Global Citizen. And what started as a movement to end extreme poverty has grown into a challenge to change the world.
Amy Cooper sued her former employer after she was fired over the video in which she falsely claimed a Black man who was birdwatching threatened her.
Metallica, Mariah Carey and the Jonas Brothers will headline the free concert dedicated to ending extreme poverty.
The woman known as Central Park Karen claimed she was illegally fired and portrayed as a racist.
For several weeks, he captured hundreds of bikers speeding through red lights as people crossed the road.
He says cyclists and other drivers have been speeding through red lights as people cross the road. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has the story.
CBS2's Chris Wragge has been a proud supporter of the down syndrome community for 13 years and says he's thrilled to emcee the walk again this year.
The drivers are trying to save their industry after the dramatic collapse of an elderly horse in Midtown.
Fighting for survival, New York City horse carriage drivers are calling for a new stable in Central Park and more oversight for the popular tourist attraction. CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer says the drivers are trying to save their industry after the dramatic collapse of an elderly horse in Midtown.
Observances were held across Ukraine and in the Tri-State Area.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas will host the Central Park event.
Metallica, Mariah Carey and the Jonas Brothers will headline this year's Global Citizen Festival in Central Park.
In July, the Boathouse operator filed a notice stating on Oct. 16, it would be closing.
A Central Park staple on the verge of closing has canceled its events scheduled for 2023, leaving brides- and grooms-to-be who have deposits down for weddings in a frenzy. They're sharing their experience with CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis.
Caretakers at Central Park are warning people to be on the lookout for an invasive pest.
The city's top running teams race five miles in Central Park.
The five men convicted in the case were exonerated, and Monday a sixth person linked to the crime had his charges overturned, CBS2's Kevin Rincon reports.
The Manhattan district attorney is expected to share a big update in the 1989 Central Park jogger case.
It's been feeling like triple-digits in New York City, but that didn't stop people from trying to enjoy their Sunday.
Heat is the number one weather-related killer in the United States.
The sweltering forecast is forcing people to change their plans as they seek refuge from the extreme heat this weekend, CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
The famous Rockefeller Center Christmas tree made the 150-mile journey from Upstate New York to Midtown Manhattan.
Thousands of residents at the JP Mitchel Houses NYCHA complex in the Bronx have been without cooking gas for over a month.
Cade Cunningham helped lead Detroit to its fifth straight victory and a 7-2 record.
Artemi Panarin had a goal and two assists, and the New York Rangers beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-1.
Nicolás Fernández and Alonso Martínez led New York City FC to a 3-1 victory over Charlotte FC on Friday night.
The famous Rockefeller Center Christmas tree made the 150-mile journey from Upstate New York to Midtown Manhattan.
Thousands of residents at the JP Mitchel Houses NYCHA complex in the Bronx have been without cooking gas for over a month.
CBS News New York got an exclusive look at major renovations underway at Belmont Park on Long Island.
The Radio City Rockettes celebrated their 100th anniversary with a street renaming ceremony outside Radio City Music Hall.
The NYC Department of Correction and the Caribbean Women's Health Association are helping expectant mothers prepare for childbirth with dignity, even while in custody.
It comes after last week's deadly storm brought damaging winds that knocked down trees around the city and the Tri-State Area.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day as we deal with the messy conditions, especially during the evening commute.
The system is expected to arrive sometime between Wednesday night and Thursday morning, with heavy rain, strong winds and coastal flooding.
The weekend is shaping up to be pretty decent, albeit on the cool side.
In the last few years, New York City has not had much snow, due to mild and dry winters.
The major medical office chain Optum will be closing nearly 90 clinics across New Jersey.
JFK, LaGuardia and Newark are all among the 40 travel hubs bracing for delays and cancellations as the FAA starts reducing air traffic today.
LaGuardia, JFK, Newark Liberty and Teterboro airports are among the 40 that are expected to be impacted by the FAA's flight reduction due to the government shutdown
Rowan freshman Tomas Kaan Jimenez-Guzal is among the suspects charged with plotting an ISIS-inspired terrorist attack in Michigan over Halloween weekend.
Bergen County hosted an emergency food distribution event for furloughed federal workers and SNAP recipients who have been impacted by the ongoing government shutdown.
CBS News New York got an exclusive look at major renovations underway at Belmont Park on Long Island.
Six men accused of trafficking catastrophic amounts of drugs to NYC and Long Island were arrested in a major narcotics takedown, authorities said.
A Mega Millions winner is running out of time to collect their $1 million prize, the New York Lottery says.
A funeral service was held in Israel Friday for Long Island native Omer Neutra, killed by Hamas during the Oct. 7th attacks.
Within five hours Wednesday, eight ICE arrests in Hampton Bays and Westhampton Beach were documented by Islip Forward, a group that tracks ICE activity.
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson on Friday froze, for now, a lower court order that required the Trump administration to swiftly provide full SNAP benefits to roughly 42 million Americans.
New York Attorney General Letitia James is asking a federal judge to dismiss a mortgage fraud case against her, calling it a vindictive and politically motivated prosecution brought at the behest of a president who regards her as an enemy.
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to provide full food benefits to roughly 42 million Americans enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program by Friday.
Eight-time MLB All-Star Darryl Strawberry pleaded guilty to tax evasion in 1995, and has since served time. He then started a recovery center and ministry.
NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has called on the city to establish free, high-quality child care for children 6 weeks to 5 years old.
The major medical office chain Optum will be closing nearly 90 clinics across New Jersey.
The NYC Department of Correction and the Caribbean Women's Health Association are helping expectant mothers prepare for childbirth with dignity, even while in custody.
New York City students interested in medicine are gaining experience before they even graduate, thanks to the program at Maimonides Health in Brooklyn.
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health challenges in the U.S., according to the National Alliance on Mental Health.
The next time you're buying something sweet at a New York City restaurant, you may notice a new warning comes with it.
The Radio City Rockettes celebrated their 100th anniversary with a street renaming ceremony outside Radio City Music Hall.
Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny are among the artists with the most Grammy nominations this year.
"Wicked" star Jonathan Bailey has been named People magazine's 2025 Sexiest Man Alive.
Diane Ladd, the actor known for her Oscar-nominated roles in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," "Wild at Heart," and "Rambling Rose" has died.
Prince Andrew is being stripped of his titles and must surrender his lease to Royal Lodge, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace.
Cade Cunningham helped lead Detroit to its fifth straight victory and a 7-2 record.
Artemi Panarin had a goal and two assists, and the New York Rangers beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-1.
Nicolás Fernández and Alonso Martínez led New York City FC to a 3-1 victory over Charlotte FC on Friday night.
Kirill Kaprizov had a goal and an assist, and the Minnesota Wild beat the New York Islanders 5-2 on Friday night.
CBS News New York got an exclusive look at major renovations underway at Belmont Park on Long Island.
The NYC Department of Correction and the Caribbean Women's Health Association are helping expectant mothers prepare for childbirth with dignity, even while in custody.
Studio Museum in Harlem is reopening after more than 7 years, welcoming visitors back at low-cost. Since 1968, the museum has featured the work of artists of African descent.
A slow but hopeful recovery effort is continuing with the planting native vegetation and restoration of damaged woodlands.
New York City students interested in medicine are gaining experience before they even graduate, thanks to the program at Maimonides Health in Brooklyn.
After a failed $13 million attempt to launch ferry service from Kaiser Park, the city is testing new waters off Steeplechase Pier.
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.
John Elliott spends the morning at Playland Park in Rye for the Polar Plunge supporting Special Olympics New York.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy issued an emergency order for airlines to cut 10% of their flights at 40 major airports. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports.
Roughly 40% of people in the Bronx rely on SNAP benefits, but insecurity looms during the government shutdown. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Saturday morning First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
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