Yoko Ono

Empire State Building participates in Light it up Blue campaign for Autism Speaks (file/credit: lightitupblue.org

Empire State Building Among Global Landmarks Going Blue For Autism Awareness

The Centers for Disease Control estimates one in 88 people are affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders.

2013/04/02

Artists Against Fracking Sign (credit: CBS 2)

Gas Group Files Complaint Against Anti-Fracking Organization Over Lobbying Requirements

A formal complaint filed with New York’s lobbying board asks it to investigate whether Artists Against Fracking, a group formed by Yoko Ono and son Sean Lennon, is violating the state’s lobbying law.

2013/03/30

$Protestors gathered in Albany on Jan. 23, 2013, demanding Gov. Cuomo reject hydraulic fracturing in New York State. (Photo: CBS 2)$

Celebrities Lead Crowd Of 3,000 In Albany Protesting Hydraulic Fracturing

It’s the one political hot potato Gov. Andrew Cuomo dodged in both his budget proposal and his State of the State speech — to frack or not to frack.

2013/01/23

Lennon Fans Chat With Yoko Ono 32 Years After Assassination

Fans exchanged messages via Facebook and Twitter with Yoko Ono this week, as Saturday marks the 32nd anniversary of John Lennon’s murder in New York City.

2012/12/08

Yoko Ono Unveils Racy Menswear Collection Inspired By John Lennon

The notorious “Two Virgins” album cover, showing John Lennon and Yoko Ono standing in their birthday suits, may seem tame compared with some items now featured in Ono’s menswear designs inspired by her late husband.

2012/11/28

Lennon Family, Other Celebrities Launch Anti-Fracking Group In New York

It’s star-power versus the energy industry, as the widow and son of the late John Lennon announced a campaign to prevent natural gas hydrofracking in New York State. Despite the big names involved, supporters of fracking said they won’t back down.

2012/08/29

Mark David Chapman (credit: NYS Department of Corrections)

John Lennon’s Killer, Mark David Chapman, Denied Parole

John Lennon’s killer was denied release from prison in his seventh appearance before a parole board, New York corrections officials said.

2012/08/23

Mark David Chapman mugshot (credit: NYC PD/AFP/Getty Images)

John Lennon’s Killer Goes Up For Parole For A Seventh Time

New York Department of Corrections spokeswoman Linda Foglia said Chapman is scheduled to be interviewed by members of the parole board this week and that they could make a decision by Thursday or Friday.

2012/08/18

Chieftains Celebrating 50th Anniversary With Carnegie Hall Concert

The Rolling Stones aren’t the only musical group turning 50 this year. The Chieftains are also marking half a century, and will be celebrating it with a St. Patrick’s Day concert at Carnegie Hall.

2012/03/16

Wayne Cabot and Noreen Springstead broadcast for Hungerthon 2011 - New York, NY - Nov 22, 2011 (credit: Evan Bindelglass / WCBS 880)

Annual Hungerthon Effort Breaks Record

WhyHunger’s 2011 Hungerthon, teaming up with media partners including CBS radio stations WCBS 880, 1010 WINS and WFAN, raised over $750,000.

2011/12/07

Hungerthon volunteers are ready to take your call - New York, NY - Nov 22, 2011 (credit: Evan Bindelglass / WCBS 880)

It’s Hungerthon Day At WCBS 880 And 1010 WINS

Thanksgiving is only two days away, and today you can help people from going hungry.

2011/11/22

Nancy Shevell and Sir Paul McCartney emerge from their wedding at the Marylebone registry office - London, England - Oct 9, 2011 (credit: LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images)

Sir Paul McCartney Marries New Yorker Nancy Shevell

A hint of autumnal Beatlemania was in the air Sunday as Paul McCartney, for the second time in his improbable life, climbed the steps of venerable Old Marylebone Town Hall to take himself a bride. The 69-year-old former Beatle appeared proud.

2011/10/10

Fans Honor John Lennon 30 Years After Murder

On the 30th anniversary of Lennon’s murder outside his Manhattan apartment building, admirers played his music nearby at Strawberry Fields and placed flowers on a mosaic named for his song “Imagine.”

2010/12/08

In this magazine cover image of Rolling Stone, former Beatle John Lennon is shown on the cover of the Dec. 23, 2010 issue of "Rolling Stone." (AP Photo/Rolling Stone)

Lennon’s Final Interview Released

Days before he was gunned down, John Lennon complained about his critics — saying they were just interested in “dead heroes” — and talked about his future, musing that he had “plenty of time” to accomplish some of his life goals.

2010/12/08