Charity

John Starks works the phones at the CBS Cares Hurricane Relief Fund (credit: Red Cross NY)

CBS Joins Red Cross, Celebs, Athletes To Raise $249,663 For Sandy Victims

WLNY TV 10-55 joined CBS 2 and six CBS radio stations in a team effort with the Red Cross, celebrities and generous viewers for a special day of fundraising on Thursday.

2012/11/09

UJA-Federation Of New York Employee Sentenced In ID Theft Ring

One of the insiders involved in a major identity theft ring that stole the identities of over a thousand victims and stole over $2 million from various banks has been sentenced.

2012/10/19

Paul Ryan (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Opinion: Paul Ryan’s Dish Washing Is As Fake As Romney/Ryan Budget Math

If you want to know what an empty, meaningless political photo opportunity is look at Congressman Paul Ryan’s drop by at a food bank last week in Youngstown, Ohio.

2012/10/16

NYY Steak To Host Charity Wine Function With Former Bronx Bomber

The steakhouse inspired by the Bronx Bombers will host a charity wine dinner on Thursday to raise money for the fight against hunger and poverty in the United States.

2012/09/10

A firefighter breaks down after the World Trade Center buildings collapsed September 11, 2001. (credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Former NFL Star Inspires Others With His Journey For 9/11

In 2008 retired Super Bowl Champion George Martin walked across the country in an effort to help those 9-11 responders who were not receiving the medical treatment that they needed.

2012/09/09

Carrie Underwood, Dierks Bentley To Perform On ‘Teachers Rock’

Carrie Underwood, Dierks Bentley, Josh Groban and more come together next month for a music-filled night celebrating educators around the country who make learning fun.

2012/07/25

From left: Chris Brown (credit; Jason Merritt/Getty Images); Drake (credit: David Livingston/Getty Images)

Gotham Gossipist: Chris Brown, Drake Reportedly Offered Celebrity Boxing Match To Officially Settle Score

The bar brawl between Chris Brown and Drake in a SoHo nightclub two weeks ago may be the fight that saves Chris Brown’s career.

2012/06/27

JFS Wheels for Meals (file / credit: JFS)

Stories From Main Street: Alpine Teen Starts Charity Bike Ride To Help Others

What would you do if you were 13-years-old and you had $30,000? David Feuerstein gave it all away, but when it was gone he still wanted to do more.

2012/05/21

The 7 Best Places To Volunteer In NYC

Spring is an ideal time to get out there and try something new. Have you thought about volunteering? Here are the 7 best places to offer your time and talents in New York City.

CBS New York–2012/03/28

One Dollar Can Make A Difference: A New Yorker’s Push To Collect $1M For Charity

A dollar can make a difference and this holiday season one man is making a major push using that mantra to help needy New Yorkers.

2011/12/27

(credit: Glenna Freedman Public Relations)

‘Sidewalk Santa School’ In Session Thursday On The Upper West Side

A 109-year tradition, Volunteers of America’s Sidewalk Santas can be found stationed beside their signature chimneys throughout Manhattan every Friday in December. But not without some schooling first.

2011/11/17

NJ Attorney General Paula Dow (file photo)

NJ Children’s Cancer Charity Accused Of Using Funds To Buy Luxury Cars

It’s a cancer charity charade that’s outraged a community. A New Jersey couple is accused of running a phony group that claimed to help children battling cancer, but instead, investigators say they helped themselves.

2011/10/13

INN Volunteers (credit: The INN/Facebook)

Long Island Charity Plans Open House To Recruit Volunteers On Sunday

The INN, located in Hempstead, will opening the doors to Long Island’s largest soup kitchen, the Mary Brennan INN, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to give the community an opportunity to tour the facility and learn about the agency’s programs.

2011/09/24

Tsunami damage in Kesennuma city, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan - Apr 14, 2011 (credit: YASUYOSHI CHIBA/AFP/Getty Images)

Connecticut Keeps Helping Japan Through Stamford-Based AmeriCares

AmeriCares president Curt Welling told reporters that the third delivery of medical and hygiene supplies is now on it’s way from Toyko to Sendai.

2011/04/15

Stephen Paletta with Oprah Winfrey (credit: GiveBack.org)

Westchester Businessman Launches 100 Days Of Giving To Charity

After winning “Oprah’s Big Give” Port Chester businessman Stephen Paletta got to thinking – ‘Wouldn’t it be great if everyday people could set up their own foundations?’

2011/04/15

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