Christians begin Lent with a symbol of faith on Ash Wednesday
Many received a cross of ashes on the forehead, marking them as followers of Jesus Christ.
Many received a cross of ashes on the forehead, marking them as followers of Jesus Christ.
Hyman Silverglad said he suffered broken ribs after fighting a man who tried to steal his wallet on the Upper East Side.
On Monday, students demanded New York City's Ivy League university do more to keep everyone safe. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Some parents in Morningside Heights are protesting what they call the eviction of their children's day care from the campus of Columbia University. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge spoke to some of the affected families who say they're fighting to keep it open.
The university said the program was mismanaged, but the parents are fighting to keep it open.
Morningside Heights families are protesting Columbia University's eviction of their children's daycare. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
High winds across the Tri-State Area caused some damage Friday. CBS2's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Christians stopped by the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in Morningside Heights for Ash Wednesday.
A Broadway icon received an eternal honor Sunday. Author, playwright and activist Lorraine Hansberry was inducted into the American Poets' Corner inside the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in Morningside Heights.
In 1959, Hansberry became the first Black female playwright to have a show performed on Broadway.
Held the first Sunday in October, pet owners lined up for their blessings. As Jessica Moore reports, there were a lot of dogs this year.
Legionnaires' is a type of pneumonia caused by bacteria that grows in warm water.
Legionnaire's is a type of pneumonia caused by bacteria that grows in warm water. Officials say there have been a total of eight confirmed cases at the home. CBS2's Maurice Dubois reports.
"Most of my customers are regulars. They come almost every day, and they feel that this is their home," Panagiotis Binioris said.
"Most of my customers are regulars. They come almost every day, and they feel that this is their home," Panagiotis Binioris said.
Heti Rukmana and Danny Kelly's big day is on June 5, but they are going to need some help now to pull it off.
They tell CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis they have no idea what to do now with their wedding fast approaching in June.
He delivered the speech at the historic Riverside Church in Morningside Heights in 1967.
A ceremony was held in New York City on Saturday marking the 55th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Beyond Vietnam" speech.
A prayer service was held Tuesday at the Cathedral of San Lorenzo in his hometown of Alba, Italy.
Thirty-year-old Davide Giri, a Columbia University graduate student from Italy, was killed after he was stabbed in the stomach near Morningside Park. A short time later, an Italian tourist was also stabbed near the same park. He survived.
The knife-wielding suspect was taken into custody near Central Park, where he was allegedly threatening a third person.
The FDNY said the fire started at around 9:45 p.m. inside a nine-story student residence building.
Investigators said the fire started on the 12th floor of the 21-story high-rise.
The NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force is investigating the beating that took place on May 12 at the Broadway-West 116th Street station in Morningside Heights.
Players in Long Island's first flat track roller derby league are preparing for the upcoming season, but it could be in jeopardy because of Nassau County's ban on transgender athletes.
A group of minority developers is leading a $166 million project to renovate three NYCHA buildings in Washington Heights.
There was an explosion of emotions when the Columbia Lions found out they were headed into March Madness for the first time in program history.
Police shot and killed a man who officers said was walking around and shooting at people in East Flatbush.
Only a few more than 80 licensed stores have opened since the law was signed three years ago, while there are thousands of illegal cannabis shops operating.
Players in Long Island's first flat track roller derby league are preparing for the upcoming season, but it could be in jeopardy because of Nassau County's ban on transgender athletes.
A group of minority developers is leading a $166 million project to renovate three NYCHA buildings in Washington Heights.
There was an explosion of emotions when the Columbia Lions found out they were headed into March Madness for the first time in program history.
Police shot and killed a man who officers said was walking around and shooting at people in East Flatbush.
Only a few more than 80 licensed stores have opened since the law was signed three years ago, while there are thousands of illegal cannabis shops operating.
Sun will mix with clouds today, as it's breezy and much cooler than yesterday. Highs only around 50.
Today will be our last day of spring-like warmth for a while, with temperatures reaching the low 60s.
Highs will be well above average Saturday and could top out in the low 60s - a great day for the NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade!
We'll see isolated showers on and off today, while temperatures stay mild with highs in the 60s.
Today will be mostly sunny and warmer than yesterday, with highs around 70 for an early taste of May.
It comes just after a $54 million increase in state aid.
Sun will mix with clouds today, as it's breezy and much cooler than yesterday. Highs only around 50.
Rick Pitino on being left out: "We're not going to gripe. We're not gonna say we got screwed. None of that helps."
Today will be our last day of spring-like warmth for a while, with temperatures reaching the low 60s.
Officials said the roof collapsed on top of the firefighters working inside the structure on Grand Street.
Players in Long Island's first flat track roller derby league are preparing for the upcoming season, but it could be in jeopardy because of Nassau County's ban on transgender athletes.
Jenner, who won the 1976 Olympic men's decathlon before coming out as transgender, said the future of sports is at stake.
Authorities say Amanda Wallace was caught stealing beauty products from a CVS in Lindenhurst.
Today will be our last day of spring-like warmth for a while, with temperatures reaching the low 60s.
Highs will be well above average Saturday and could top out in the low 60s - a great day for the NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade!
Only a few more than 80 licensed stores have opened since the law was signed three years ago, while there are thousands of illegal cannabis shops operating.
Jenner, who won the 1976 Olympic men's decathlon before coming out as transgender, said the future of sports is at stake.
A former police colleague said Adams demanded oral sex in exchange for his help with an employment issue in 1993.
Former President Donald Trump has until March 25 to obtain a bond to secure $464 million judgment against him as he appeals his New York civil fraud case.
Child care advocates are asking the mayor to reverse the $400 million in funding cuts to the city's universal pre-k and 3-k.
Dr. Nidhi Kumar is On Call for CBS New York to break down the most common sleep disorders.
Payments and procedure authorizations are at a standstill and it's having a real impact on lives.
The 910-page report on the COVID pandemic faults planning, communication and decision making in Trenton and Washington, D.C.
It was a day of confusion after almost a dozen ambulette companies stopped transporting Medicaid patients in a bitter dispute over reimbursement rates.
With expanded screening, treatment and vaccination, experts believe cervical cancer can be completely eliminated.
He'll play more than a dozen concert dates in the newly refurbished theater.
A second man is charged in connection with the 2005 theft of ruby slippers worn by Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz".
Celine Dion said in her post that March 15 was International Stiff-Person Syndrome Awareness Day.
Climate protesters used a pivotal townhall meeting scene to inject some action of their own on Broadway.
Actor Olivia Munn said on social media she's had four surgeries in the last 10 months, including a double mastectomy, since being diagnosed with breast cancer.
Players in Long Island's first flat track roller derby league are preparing for the upcoming season, but it could be in jeopardy because of Nassau County's ban on transgender athletes.
There was an explosion of emotions when the Columbia Lions found out they were headed into March Madness for the first time in program history.
Jenner, who won the 1976 Olympic men's decathlon before coming out as transgender, said the future of sports is at stake.
Minute Media, an Israeli digital media company, secures rights to publish Sports Illustrated and will continue to put out a print edition.
Rick Pitino on being left out: "We're not going to gripe. We're not gonna say we got screwed. None of that helps."
A group of minority developers is leading a $166 million project to renovate three NYCHA buildings in Washington Heights.
Fire marshals said the five-alarm blaze in Sunnyside was set accidentally by a contractor. Tenants in more than 100 units were displaced.
The 12th annual Brain Fair brought out hundreds of kids to get hand-on experience learning about the most complex organ.
After their landlord wanted to double the price of their rent, tenants at 700 East 134th St., fought back and purchased the building.
Alex and Bessie Kuravsky put their bouncing baby boy to sleep and woke up to an unthinkable tragedy in their Brooklyn apartment.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
The Grammy Award winning singer who graced the stage for generations died at the age of 96.
The Roller Rebels, a Long Island roller derby league, is at the center of a lawsuit that claims Nassau County's transgender athlete ban violates New York's anti-discrimination laws. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Jeremy Strong and Michael Imperioli star in the play about contaminated water, politics and public opinion. It was written in 1882, but remains relevant today.
Lonnie Quinn has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News at 11.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing shocking sexual assault allegations by a former police colleague who said he demanded oral sex in exchange for his help with a job issue. CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports.
Police shot and killed a 20-year-old man who officers said was walking around and shooting at people in East Flatbush. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.