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New York City data shows Black people die from heat-related causes at twice the rate of white people.
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New York City data shows Black people die from heat-related causes at twice the rate of white people.
CBS News New York's Jessi Mitchell covers Harlem, one of the areas hit the hardest by heat, and she spoke with activists advocating for solutions.
A 5K run Saturday ushered in the 50th anniversary of Harlem Week. More than 5,000 runners took part in the annual Percy Sutton 5K.
Surveillance video shows the pickup truck hitting two people on the sidewalk before slamming into a fire hydrant and crashing into a UPS truck.
Five federally-funded initiatives aim to combat crime against bodegas in Upper Manhattan and the Bronx.
Five federally-funded initiatives aim to combat crime against bodegas in Upper Manhattan and the Bronx. CBS News New York's Jessi Mitchell reports.
Visitors can see Harlem literary icon James Baldwin in his high school yearbook, hear his passionate pleas for racial equality, and more at a new exhibit in celebration of his 100th birthday.
James Baldwin would have turned 100 in 2024. In celebration, there's a new exhibit at the New York Public Library. CBS News New York's Jessi Mitchell reports.
Mount Sinai is now part of a national research team studying long COVID in Black and brown patients.
The Harlem-based program the Doe Fund held a graduation ceremony this week for nearly 100 men who have overcome a variety of challenges through the "Ready, Willing and Able" program.
Harlem-based program the Doe Fund held a graduation ceremony this week for nearly 100 men who have overcome a variety of challenges. As CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell shows us, they're ready, willing and able to start a new chapter in their lives.
Disturbing video shows a home health care aide beating a 95-year-old woman inside her Harlem home.
A home health care aide was caught on video beating a 95-year-old Harlem woman she was supposed to be caring for. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram spoke to the victim and her granddaughter.
A potential explosive device was found outside a Harlem police station house Wednesday afternoon.
A new sculpture featuring the likeness of one of hip-hop's first DJs plays a specially curated mix, powered by solar panels.
The Kennedy Center named its 2024 Honorees Thursday morning. They include Harlem's historic Apollo Theater, the first institution to ever receive the honor.
This year's Kennedy Center honorees include Harlem's own Apollo Theater. It's the first time an institution has been recognized by the Kennedy Center Honors. CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell reports.
The National Action Network highlighted Friday what it calls an emergency within the Black community: The mental health of Black men and boys. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
A 3-year-old girl died after she was struck by a driver in Harlem on Thursday. New York City police said the number of pedestrians getting hurt in crashes is rising in 2024.
A 3-year-old girl who died after she was struck by a driver in Harlem is the latest in a concerning trend in 2024, New York City police said. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
A 3-year-old girl was hit and killed by a driver in Harlem Thursday. Police say a 2-year-old was also injured. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.
The Boys & Girls Club of Harlem was not approved for replacement funding for a lapsed state after-school budget.
CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell has more on how a new approach is impacting children in Harlem.
Saturday marked Harlem's 15th annual Pride celebration. The event featured entertainment on two stages, along with food and retail vendors.
The New York City Virus Hunters are getting their hands dirty to find out which little birdies might be carrying a deadly disease in Central Park.
County legislators voted unanimously for first responders to be trained to carry the life-saving device used to treat severe allergic reactions.
FCI Fort Dix, one of several dozen federal prisons with a residential drug treatment program, will best allow Sean "Diddy" Combs "to address drug abuse issues," his lawyer said.
The memorial in the center of campus symbolizes the people murdered by Hamas in Israel two years ago.
The mayor of New York City from 1994 until 2001 endorsed Republican Curtis Sliwa for the same position in the upcoming 2025 election.
It appeared an officer leading the motorcade was struck moments after pulling out of the church in Lindenhurst.
County legislators voted unanimously for first responders to be trained to carry the life-saving device used to treat severe allergic reactions.
The memorial in the center of campus symbolizes the people murdered by Hamas in Israel two years ago.
The mayor of New York City from 1994 until 2001 endorsed Republican Curtis Sliwa for the same position in the upcoming 2025 election.
The NYPD welcomed more than 1,000 recruits into the academy over the summer. Community leaders say, however, thousands more officers are needed to keep crime down.
There has been a 42% surge in reports of domestic violence on Long Island since 2019.
Kristen Hogan faces an attempted murder charge after police said she laced a bottle of wine with a toxic chemical and her partner drank it.
The October 2025 supermoon will light up the skies over NYC, Long Island, New Jersey and beyond tonight.
The U.S. Drought Monitor rates most of New York, northern New Jersey and Connecticut as "abnormally dry."
Rubin's personal assistant, who was arrested in a Dallas-Fort Worth area suburb, allegedly arranged for the women to fly to New York for the encounters.
The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning in Sullivan County, New York, amid storms in the Tri-State Area.
A neighbor broke up the fight by tackling the attacker. Police took the 40-year-old suspect into custody.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy appeared at the New Jersey airport to say the federal government shutdown is already affecting air traffic controller staffing and sick calls.
The October 2025 supermoon will light up the skies over NYC, Long Island, New Jersey and beyond tonight.
The multi-vehicle accident happened early this morning in the westbound lanes of Rt. 80.
Isabella Salas and her best friend, Maria Niotis, were struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver while riding an e-bike.
It appeared an officer leading the motorcade was struck moments after pulling out of the church in Lindenhurst.
There has been a 42% surge in reports of domestic violence on Long Island since 2019.
The "DQ Sisters" say their employees are part of their family, so they were blindsided by a blizzard of claims that they were breaking the law.
Democrats were trying to get another candidate on the ballot instead, but Republicans filed a lawsuit against the change.
The U.S. Drought Monitor rates most of New York, northern New Jersey and Connecticut as "abnormally dry."
County legislators voted unanimously for first responders to be trained to carry the life-saving device used to treat severe allergic reactions.
The mayor of New York City from 1994 until 2001 endorsed Republican Curtis Sliwa for the same position in the upcoming 2025 election.
The NYPD welcomed more than 1,000 recruits into the academy over the summer. Community leaders say, however, thousands more officers are needed to keep crime down.
Sharon Edri's family started a petition begging the Israeli government not to release Jamal Al-Hur, a member of Hamas serving three life sentences.
The former governor also called into question why Mamdani maintains dual citizenship with Uganda, where he was born.
Juan Namnun, the baseball coach at Frankford High School, is in the small group of men diagnosed with breast cancer each year.
The 2-year-old facility is breaking the stigma when it comes to addressing mental illness.
With time running out to avert a government shutdown, millions of Americans who get health insurance under the Affordable Care Act could soon face sharply higher premiums.
In handwritten notes he left behind, the gunman repeatedly referenced CTE and asked for his brain to be studied.
Attorney Ben Crump represents families of those who died and is filing four wrongful death notices of claim.
FCI Fort Dix, one of several dozen federal prisons with a residential drug treatment program, will best allow Sean "Diddy" Combs "to address drug abuse issues," his lawyer said.
Five years after their influential drummer Neil Peart died of glioblastoma, the Canadian band Rush have announced a reunion tour Monday.
Taylor Swift's new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," became Spotify's most-streamed album in a single day this year. The company said it only took 11 hours to hit that mark.
Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," was released at midnight Friday. Swift wrote and produced the album with Swedish producers Max Martin and Shellback.
Thousands of "Swifties" have been flocking to a Spotify pop-up experience in Chelsea that brings the new recording to life.
Mark Sanchez was hospitalized with multiple stab wounds following a violent altercation over the weekend.
Toronto rookie right-hander Trey Yesavage mowed down the Bombers into the sixth inning of an eventual 13-7 victory on Sunday.
Spencer Rattler threw an 87-yard touchdown pass, safety Jordan Howden returned a fumble 86 yards for a score, and the Saints beat the Giants 26-14 on Sunday.
With Sunday's 37-22 loss, the Jets became the first team in NFL history to start 0-5 and have no takeaways on defense, according to ESPN Research.
The Red Bulls fall to 10-4-3 at home, while Cincinnati improves to 11-4-2 on the road.
The park's carefully designed gardens and habitats make visitors forget they're in the middle of Brooklyn.
The beloved Coney Island landmark was recognized for its role in shaping Brooklyn's heritage and identity.
The Delivering Together program offers repair kits, restrooms, language classes, and much more to support app-based delivery workers.
Neighbors along Newtown Creek say the acrid smog it regularly pumps out looks anything but clean.
As the U.S. approaches its 250th birthday, locals are fighting to preserve the city's only museum on an active military installation.
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 woman's daughter and another young girl were found unconscious on top of a J train at the Marcy Avenue station in Brooklyn. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
Lonnie Quinn has the Tri-State Area's updated nightly First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
The dogs were safely recovered over an hour after the rescue started.
Lawmakers voted unanimously for emergency responders to be trained to carry the life-saving device to treat severe allergic reactions. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
They say he'll have better access to drug programs and maximized family visitations.
