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Breaking The Stigma: Facing addiction

Nearly 50 million over the age of 12 reportedly have substance use disorders​, which can include addictions to alcohol or drugs​. Watch our Breaking The Stigma special on overcoming addiction.

• Mar 14

Breaking the Stigma: Hope and solutions for dealing with mental health

CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu's mental illness did not stop her​. Now, she's highlighting hope and solutions.

• Dec 12, 2024

Thousands come together in Lower Manhattan for AFSP's Out of the Darkness Community Walk

CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis has more on the gathering for a special cause.

• Oct 6, 2024
• 01:09

How the AFSP is working to prevent suicide

CBS News New York's John Elliott spoke to Nyjah Walters, with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, about the Out of the Darkness Walk and environmental risk factors for suicide. If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or a suicidal crisis, you can reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.

• Oct 6, 2024
• 02:23

AFSP NYC chapter board member on 2024 Out of the Darkness Walk

The AFSP Out of the Darkness Walk is taking place Sunday in Manhattan. Scott Horvitz, a board member for the New York City chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, speaks with CBS News New York's John Elliott. If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or a suicidal crisis, you can reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.

• Oct 6, 2024
• 02:36

Volunteer discusses importance of AFSP Out of the Darkness Walk

The AFSP Out of the Darkness Walk is taking place Sunday in Manhattan. CBS News New York's John Elliott spoke with a volunteer. If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or a suicidal crisis, you can reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.

• Oct 6, 2024
• 02:25

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Out of the Darkness Walk happening Sunday in NYC

The AFSP Out of the Darkness Walk is taking place Sunday in Manhattan. Candace Bravo, executive director of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, discusses why the event is important. If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or a suicidal crisis, you can reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.

• Oct 6, 2024
• 02:26

1,500 walkers expected at 2024 AFSP Out of the Darkness Walk

The AFSP Out of the Darkness Walk is taking place Sunday in Manhattan. CBS News New York's John Elliott spoke with volunteers. If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or a suicidal crisis, you can reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.

• Oct 6, 2024
• 02:39

"Out of the Darkness" community walk helps prevent suicide

Salina Sabri, chair of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's "Out of the Darkness" community walk and Dionne Monsanto, mental health advocate and AFSP volunteer joins CBS New York to discuss the walk.

• Oct 2, 2024
• 04:47

#ClubCalvi: CBS New York Book Club with Mary Calvi

"Summer in the City" author Alex Aster on her 1st romance novel

Alex Aster, know for her success in young adult fiction, also wrote "Lightlark," which sold more than 2 million copies in the U.S.

• Mar 23
• 02:54

"If You Knew Suzy" tells New Jersey family's inspiring story

Doctors told author Jane Fischer that her daughter, Suzy, would never walk, talk or function in society because of brain defects.

• Mar 22
• 02:31

New book "Blood Moon" is a bonus read for Club Calvi

In "Blood Moon," a television producer from New York City pairs with a detective in Louisiana to investigate the disappearances of teenage girls.

• Mar 14

Author Sandra Brown discusses new thriller novel: "Blood Moon"

CBS News New York's book club has a bonus read from best selling author, Sandra Brown. She's back with a steamy thriller called "Blood Moon," it pairs a NYC TV producer with an edgy detective in Louisiana to work together to stop more women from disappearing.

• Mar 14
• 04:50

Club Calvi starts reading "Harlem Rhapsody" by Victoria Christopher Murray

Author Victoria Christopher Murray tells Mary Calvi about her new novel "Harlem Rhapsody." The historical fiction bestseller tells the little-known story of Jessie Redmon Fauset, one of the most-prolific characters from the Harlem Renaissance.

• Mar 6
• 03:19

Class Act visits Denzel Washington School of the Arts

Denzel Washington School of the Arts in Mount Vernon prepares students for college and careers in the arts industry.

• Jan 24

Our next Class Act school visit announced

CBS News New York's Class Act with Chris Wragge is headed to a special school this Friday in Mount Vernon.

• Jan 21
• 01:05

Morristown High School welcomes Class Act with Chris Wragge

Morristown High School in New Jersey welcomed CBS News New York's Chris Wragge on Friday for the latest installment of Class Act.

• Nov 15, 2024
• 17:47

Morristown High School's many clubs keeping history alive

Morristown High School opened its doors on December 13, 1869 on Maple Avenue.

• Nov 15, 2024

Morristown High celebrates diverse, bilingual student body

Morristown High School serves a diverse population of more than 1,900 students, and roughly half are Spanish speaking.

• Nov 15, 2024

Class Act visits Morristown High School in New Jersey

Morristown High School is celebrating its diverse student body and more than 150-year-old history with something for everyone.

• Nov 15, 2024

Class Act with Chris Wragge is back this week

CBS News New York's Class Act with Chris Wragge series returns this Friday with a stop at Morristown High School in Morristown, New Jersey.

• Nov 11, 2024
• 00:54

Spotlight on West Hempstead Secondary School's STEM Program

The STEM department at West Hempstead Secondary School is preparing the future generation to face life's challenges.

• Oct 18, 2024

West Hempstead school fostering community, civic readiness

It's the community feel, the family environment that drives the West Hempstead Secondary School system on Long Island.

• Oct 18, 2024