Black History MonthRead the clues and guess the icon who made strides forward for African-Americans' opportunities. How many do you know?
Who is she?Tennis player and professional golfer; became the first African American to win a Grand Slam title...
Althea Gibson(credit: Central Press/Getty Images)
Who is she?Filmmaker and distributor, writer, director, producer and first African American woman to win the directing award at the Sundance Film Festival; nominated for Golden Globe and Academy Award, Emmy Award winner...
Ava DuVernay(credit: Charley Gallay/Getty Images)
Who are they?Established by Congress as the first peacetime all-black regiments in the U.S. Army and original members of the 10th Cavalry Regiment; their nickname was given to them by Native American tribes who fought in the Indian Wars...
Buffalo SoldiersBuffalo Soldiers, shown here in the 2008 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade (credit: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Who is she?Actress and former fashion model; career spans more than six decades; recipient of three Primetime Emmy Awards, four Black Reel Awards, one Screen Actor Guild Award, one Tony Award and an honorary Academy Award...
Cicely Tyson(credit: Dennis Oulds/Central Press/Getty Images)
Who is he?Actor, singer, and choreographer; grew up in the Sugar Hill neighborhood of Harlem; tap dancing pioneer...
Gregory Hines (credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images)
Who is she?Engineer, physician, and former NASA astronaut; first black woman to travel to space; served onboard Space Shuttle Endeavor; calculated 190 hours, 30 minutes, and 23 seconds in space...
Mae Carol Jemison (credit: China Photos/Getty Images)
Who is he?Retired professional athlete; winner of three MVP awards, multiple All-Star game appearances; Olympian, business mogul, community and health activist...
Magic Johnson(credit: Getty Images)
Who is he?Actor and film director. In 1940, actress Hattie McDaniel won an Academy Award for "Gone With The Wind" but it would be 24 years later for this actor to become the first black man to be nominated twice as Best Actor, winning one...
Sidney Poitier(credit: Evening Standard/Getty Images)
Who is she?Novelist, essayist, book editor, and college professor; won the National Book Critics Circle Award, Pulitzer Prize and awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature...
Toni Morrison(credit: Patrick Kovarik/AFP/Getty Images)
Photos: 2020 New York Boat Show Kicks OffThe New York Boat Show returns with plenty of options that are sure to get boating enthusiasts motors' running.
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Black History Who's Who - Take The QuizRead the clues and guess the icon who made strides forward for African-Americans' opportunities. How many do you know?
Photos: 2020 New York Boat Show Kicks OffThe New York Boat Show returns with plenty of options that are sure to get boating enthusiasts motors' running.
Water Main Break Snarls Upper West Side Subway ServiceIt happened at around 7:50 a.m. at 103rd Street and Central Park West.
Scenes From Jersey City's Deadly ShootoutA barrage of gunfire erupted on Dec. 10, 2019, after two suspects got into a firefight with police in Jersey City.
Big Black Friday, Tiny Toy ContenderA small toy store in New Jersey is hoping to take a big bite out of box businesses this Black Friday.
93rd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Marches Through ManhattanDespite strong winds, the iconic character balloons were given the green light to fly during the annual celebration.
Previewing New Floats For The 2019 Macy's Thanksgiving Day ParadeOn Nov. 19, CBSN New York's Nina Kapur got a sneak peek at the floats that we'll see in this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Pageantry & Protest At NYC's Veterans Day 2019President Donald Trump became the first sitting U.S. president to attend New York's parade, the 100th annual event which draws thousands of vets and spectators from around the country.
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Arrives In New York CityA 77-foot-tall Norway Spruce arrived in New York City on Nov. 9, 2019, to take its place as this year's Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree.
Thousands Run In 2019 TCS New York City Marathon
AAAHHH! It's Halloween 2019 From Our Viewers!Check out or gallery of spooky costumes, haunted houses and petrifying pets on display for the eve of Oct. 31, 2019!
Harlem Roots Art ExhibitionAn age-old Harlem art collection is being presented to the public for the first time since the 1990s.
Moriches Elementary School 40th Annual Great Pumpkin ContestThe Moriches Elementary School annual Great Pumpkin Contest, started in the late 1970s by art teacher Linda Tucci, celebrates its milestone 40th anniversary.
Columbus Day 2019 In PhotosCheck out the day as Italian pride is celebrated in Manhattan.
Renderings Of New MoMA ExpansionMoMA has undergone a major renovation and expansion, which included adding more than 40,000 square feet of gallery spaces.
A Look Back At The Life Of Diahann CarrollBronx-born Diahann Carroll, who won critical acclaim as the first black woman to star in a non-servant role in a TV series as “Julia,” has died at age 84.
Scenes Around New York Comic Con 2019The annual gathering of pop culture superfans kicked off on Thursday for a weekend of costumed unreality.
Remembering Slain NYPD Officer Brian MulkeenNYPD Officer Brian Mulkeen was shot and killed during a struggle with a suspect early Sunday morning in the Bronx. He was 33 years old and served six years with the department.
'The Art Of The Brick' Lego Exhibit On Display At New York Hall Of ScienceThe Lego artwork exhibit "The Art of the Brick" will be on display at the New York Hall of Science from Sept. 28, 2019, to Jan. 26, 2020.
Popular Westbury Diner Goes Up In FlamesA fire burned through the popular family restaurant Harvest Diner in Westbury, N.Y., on Sept. 26, 2019.
Students Around The World March To Address Climate ChangeThousands of students around the world marched and protested to bring awareness to climate change on Sept. 20, 2019.
Renderings: Renovations, Changes Coming To North End Of Central ParkThe Central Park Conservancy unveiled its largest restoration project to date. The park's north end is getting a makeover.
Honey Harvest Day At Mamaroneck High SchoolIt's a honey of a payoff for Mamaroneck High School Students learning about the critical environmental importance of bees.
Sneak Peek Into 100-Year-Old Long Island Estate's RestorationCarolyn Gusoff shows off what "living large" in the 18th century looked like at Old Westbury Gardens.