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Yonkers high school boutique now helps students in need
Bags of donated clothes has turned into a boutique at a Yonkers high school that now helps students in need
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Bags of donated clothes has turned into a boutique at a Yonkers high school that now helps students in need
A small bottlecap became a hazard for a young boy, but his school safety officer, who has special training, stepped in and is credited with saving the boy's life. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
What started off as a way to teach her students new skills turned into a passion project for the entire class. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Most of us use GPS daily to navigate our drives, but in the wrong hands it's a terrifying tool that can help stalkers track their victims. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer introduces us to some artists who honor all veterans among us. Not with a parade, but with paint and pride.
Members of Columbia University's Faculty and Staff Alliance rallied Friday to speak out amid federal pressure on the university as its Board of Trustees convened for a meeting.
A group of faculty and staff members plan on confronting the university's board of trustees when they meet Friday. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
CBS News New York's John Elliott visited the students at Park Avenue School in Port Chester for First Alert Weather 101.
Broadway's biggest night is coming to Radio City Music Hall. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin spoke to the teacher in Times Square on Thursday.
The White House still isn't happy with Columbia University. After slashing funding, which eliminated some programs, the Trump administration is threatening to take away its accreditation, which is required to receive federal student aid. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
The Education Department said Wednesday that Columbia University has violated federal antidiscrimination laws and has therefore failed to meet accreditation standards. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
Police say a male student was assaulted and robbed of money and his backpack by three men wearing ski masks and dark clothing in the parking lot on Monday. CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu reports.
A former Seton Hall University baseball player is suing the school, alleging a culture of violent hazing and a coach who he says turned a blind eye.
The 17-year-old says the team's head coach turned a blind eye to the abuse. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore has the exclusive story.
The Trump administration says New York's ban on Native American school mascots violates a civil rights law.
United States Education Secretary Linda McMahon spoke to the Massapequa School District on Friday as a Native American school mascot ban battle continues. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Commack High School, which has been called one of the crown jewels of New York, rounded out another great season of Class Act with Chris Wragge!
The Cougarettes have won more national titles than the New York Yankees! CBS News New York's Chris Wragge reports.
Principal Carrie Lipenholtz credits the entire Commack High School staff for giving students real-life learning and authentic experiences. CBS News New York's Chris Wragge reports.
Commack High School's legendary band teacher, Dr. Frank Hansen, is retiring after 40 years. CBS News New York's Chris Wragge reports.
New York state has quadrupled funding for the Medical Indemnity Fund, which helps families of children injured at birth by medical malpractice.
The candidates in New York City's Democratic mayoral primary all tried to stand out Thursday night their final debate before the election.
A Brooklyn eatery has joined a borough-wide food tour spotlighting Black-owned businesses.
A panel of New York Times opinion experts has picked Comptroller Brad Lander as the top overall choice for mayor.
Murder and manslaughter charges have been filed against the father of a missing child whose body was believed to have been pulled from the Bronx River on Wednesday.
An air quality alert is in effect today for NYC, Long Island, and part of New Jersey due to smoke from the Canadian wildfires.
Heavy rain and thunderstorms may lead to some localized flooding today around the NYC area.
NYC and the surrounding area face some cool, rainy weather to start the week. Then, highs could hit the 90s on Thursday.
The humid weather sticks around the NYC area to finish the week, and there could be a chance of thunderstorms.
Another air quality alert has been issued for the NYC area today, and it has expanded to include Long Island and New Jersey.
A small crowd of people gathered outside Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey, to demonstrate over allegations of poor conditions at the immigration detention center.
An air quality alert is in effect today for NYC, Long Island, and part of New Jersey due to smoke from the Canadian wildfires.
We are officially one year away from the FIFA World Cup, the world's largest sporting event, kicking off in our back yard.
The stage is set: New Jersey voters will choose between Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill for governor.
Rep. Mikie Sherrill has won the Democratic primary election for New Jersey governor, CBS News projects.
The Nassau County DA's office is looking to identify potential victims who may have been secretly recorded inside a Long Island sleep center's bathrooms.
Video allegedly shows ICE agents taking a Hispanic U.S. citizen into custody in Nassau County.
Emergency vehicles are on the scene of a crash on the Southern State Parkway in North Babylon.
A flurry of ICE activity has had a chilling effect on local businesses and agencies that exist to help immigrants.
The risk of dog bites on the route is all part of a mail carrier's job, but it's especially daunting on Long Island.
The candidates in New York City's Democratic mayoral primary all tried to stand out Thursday night their final debate before the election.
Israel said it conducted preemptive airstrikes attacking Iran's nuclear sites. Iranian state TV said Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps chief Hossein Salami was killed.
President Donald Trump signed a resolution on Thursday that blocks California's first-in-the-nation rule banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035.
A panel of New York Times opinion experts has picked Comptroller Brad Lander as the top overall choice for mayor.
During questioning, Hochul clashed with upstate New York Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik, who has often criticized the governor and has hinted at possibly running against her in 2026.
Terminally ill New Yorkers would have the legal ability to end their own lives with pharmaceutical drugs under a bill that's been approved by the New York state Legislature.
Passing nurses Sabrina Castle and Gianna Formisano saved the life of Merryl Hoffman when she experienced a sudden cardiac arrest.
A measles case has been confirmed in Putnam County, N.Y., and health officials have a warning for some who visited Arturo's Tavern in Mahopac.
The CDC dropped a broad recommendation for all children to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Some fish caught in New York lakes and rivers may be unsafe to eat due to elevated levels of chemicals known as PFAS, state health officials announced Thursday.
An ex-girlfriend of Sean "Diddy" Combs testified Thursday for the sixth day in his sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy trial.
Harvey Weinstein's retrial in New York took another dramatic turn when the judge declared a mistrial on the last undecided charge.
Harvey Weinstein's retrial in New York isn't over yet. Jurors are resuming deliberations after reaching only a partial verdict.
Weinstein was convicted of one of two counts of criminal sexual assault. The jury told the judge they hadn't reached a verdict on the third degree rape charge.
Brian Wilson was one of the world's most influential recording artists.
New York completed a three-game sweep to finish 6-0 against the Royals this season.
New York City (8-6-4) scored three goals in a five-minute span for the first time in club history.
The Mets have won six straight to improve to an MLB-best 45-24.
The Yankees are are 12-3 against the Royals since the start of last season, including their playoff series win.
NL East-leading New York moved a season-best 20 games over .500 at 44-24.
A Brooklyn eatery has joined a borough-wide food tour spotlighting Black-owned businesses.
The proposal includes 7,700 housing units and infrastructure upgrades.
The Brooklyn Public Library is gearing up their programming to keep kids reading and learning all summer.
A march was held in the Bronx on Friday in honor of National Gun Violence Awareness Day after a rash of shootings in the borough.
NYCHA has opened its first dog park, and it's serving as more than just a place for dogs to run free.
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.
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 Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for June 12 at 11 p.m.
Police are searching for the man accused of setting nearly a dozen NYPD vehicles on fire. It happened in a police yard in Brooklyn. As CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports, it's believed to have stemmed from ICE protests nationwide.
CBS News New York's partners at the Community FoodBank of New Jersey are celebrating 50 years of helping build food security for people in the state. They marked the occasion at their Blue Jean Ball, where CBS News New York received the Amplifier Award.
It's a win for children injured at birth by medical malpractice in New York. Earlier this year, the state set aside just $52 million for a critical program — far short of what it needs to stay afloat. But after CBS News New York investigator Mahsa Saeidi pressed state leaders, the funding quadrupled. Still, families who rely on the program remain on edge.
The suspect accused in the death of his 2-year-old son faced a judge Thursday night.
