Brazen Bandit Steals From Unlocked NYPD Vehicles Parked Outside Brooklyn Precinct, Cops Say
A brazen bandit took advantage of some unlocked doors to steal property from police vehicles parked right outside a precinct in Brooklyn.
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A brazen bandit took advantage of some unlocked doors to steal property from police vehicles parked right outside a precinct in Brooklyn.
Organizers say the event draws hundreds of thousands of people to Coney Island, and "the risks to our sponsors, patrons, community, and our wonderful staff—who have risen to every challenge—were too much to bear."
Fire officials said poor ventilation and heavy smoke made the fire extremely difficult to fight.
Champion eater Joey Chestnut discusses breaking his own record at the 2021 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest with CBS2's Steve Overmyer.
The show was a salute to the hero within, recognizing the strength of the American people.
Joey Chestnut broke his own record to gulp to a 14th win in the men's Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on Sunday, while Michelle Lesco took the women's title.
German immigrants brought frankfurters to the United States in the 1800s, but it didn't become an American symbol right away.
At Coney Island, lifeguards were in chairs, but no one was at the beach.
Last year's contest was held at a private location without an audience due to COVID restrictions. None of it phased Chestnut, who scarfed down 75 hot dogs in 10 minutes - a world record!
From the suburbs to Coney Island, people cannot wait.
This year's competition will move from Nathan's on Surf Avenue to Coney Island's Maimonides Park with as many fans as they can hold.
Families across the Tri-State Area looked for places to cool off Monday. Unlike last year, there were plenty of options at public places where restrictions are eased.
According to police, a man was loading his two children into his car when the 24-year-old suspect got behind the wheel and tried to drive away.
Others in the city settled for indoor pursuits like movies and shopping or the tourist attractions along 42nd Street.
The contest was held last year, but it took place in a private location without a live audience due to COVID restrictions.
There were strong rip currents in the area, but it's unclear if that was the reason they got stuck.
The plant supplies power fort he Warbasse Houses, a self-contained development of more than 2,500 apartments in Brooklyn.
The park has been waiting since October 2019 to welcome back guests, and it's added six new, family-friend rides for Opening Day.
Festivities will kick off at 11 a.m. with the traditional egg cream christening of the Cyclone roller coaster.
The Coney Island Polar Bear Club announced it is canceling what would have been the event's 117th year.
The vehicle was found nearby, but the driver had taken off.
The statue stood outside Shrine Church of Our Lady of Solace on West 17th Street and Mermaid Avenue in Coney Island. It was worth $4,000.
Shots rang out shortly before 2 a.m. Wednesday on West 16th Street near Hart Place.
A school reliant on human connection is now limited by internet connectivity.
Surveillance video shows a man in a hat climbing a fence outside Our Lady of Solace and clambering up a religious shrine. He grabs the statue of the Blessed Mother, knocks it over and hurls it onto the sidewalk.
A New York woman captured on video the moment she says she was assaulted on the C train in Manhattan last weekend.
Thousands of Knicks fans converged on Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night for a pair of NBA Finals watch parties.
Jalem Brunson finished with 30 points as the Knicks overcame a double-digit third-quarter deficit and beat the Spurs 105-95 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night.
José Ramírez launched one of Cleveland's three home runs off Gerrit Cole as the Guardians beat the Yankees 5-4 on Wednesday night.
Bo Bichette had four hits and three RBIs and the Mets avoid a sweep by beating the Mariners 7-1 on Wednesday.
A New York woman captured on video the moment she says she was assaulted on the C train in Manhattan last weekend.
Thousands of Knicks fans converged on Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night for a pair of NBA Finals watch parties.
Jalem Brunson finished with 30 points as the Knicks overcame a double-digit third-quarter deficit and beat the Spurs 105-95 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul tapped into World Cup mania on Wednesday, announcing a multimillion-dollar program to build soccer pitches all over the state.
If you ride an e-bike or e-scooter in the Long Island city of Long Beach, don't take it on the boardwalk or you could face a hefty fine.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
It's back to feeling like spring, and even summer on some days, as warm weather and sunshine return to the New York area.
A final round of showers is moving through the New York area in the morning before the rest of the week turns much drier and warmer.
The New York area is off to a soggy start to the unofficial kickoff of summer with rainy weather this Memorial Day Weekend.
It's a gloomy day with rain lingering across the Tri-State Area as Memorial Day weekend shapes up to be unsettled.
For weeks, there have been protests inside and outside Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark. One woman whose husband is inside is scheduled to give birth Thursday. She just wants him to come home.
A car crashed into a River Edge, N.J. building early Wednesday morning and burst into flames. Residents used the fire escape to get out.
Here are the results for the Primary Day races in New Jersey.
The FIFA World Cup trophy made its way to New York City on Tuesday. One soccer legend explained the thrill of lifting it years ago.
FIFA World Cup 2026 is less than two weeks out. Police are scaling up security operations around MetLife Stadium, which is hosting eight games during the monthlong tournament, including the final.
If you ride an e-bike or e-scooter in the Long Island city of Long Beach, don't take it on the boardwalk or you could face a hefty fine.
With Game 1 of the NBA Finals set for Wednesday night in San Antonio, New York City has three official Knicks watch parties -- inside and outside Madison Square Garden and in Central Park.
A prediction market reported former U.S. Rep. George Santos to federal prosecutors after he boasted he'd be going to President Trump's State of the Union address, then bet against his own attendance, the Associated Press reported.
Police on Long Island announced the identity of the woman who allegedly stabbed a man while he was sleeping at a Massapequa home.
A man was stabbed to death in a Massapequa home on Long Island Monday morning, Nassau County police said.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul tapped into World Cup mania on Wednesday, announcing a multimillion-dollar program to build soccer pitches all over the state.
For weeks, there have been protests inside and outside Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark. One woman whose husband is inside is scheduled to give birth Thursday. She just wants him to come home.
A prediction market reported former U.S. Rep. George Santos to federal prosecutors after he boasted he'd be going to President Trump's State of the Union address, then bet against his own attendance, the Associated Press reported.
Kean has been missing from the job since March, citing a "personal medical issue."
Here are the results for the Primary Day races in New Jersey.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Marie Francillion was diagnosed with lung cancer after she was feeling heartburn and shoulder pain. She said she's able to remain hopeful and spend more time with her family because of a different type of treatment.
New York City's Department of Health is evaluating an East Village apartment complex after two residents were diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease over the course of a year.
Thousands of people showed up bright and early for AIDS Walk New York 2026, the largest HIV and AIDS fundraiser in the U.S., in Central Park on Sunday.
Knicks superfan Spike Lee stopped by CBS Mornings to give his thoughts as the Knicks get set to play in the NBA Finals, and he offered his prediction, too.
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
Not many people know Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe's splash to stardom began at a Long Island beach.
Federal prosecutors have indicted ex-Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier on additional charges related to a sports gambling sting.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Thousands of Knicks fans converged on Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night for a pair of NBA Finals watch parties.
Jalem Brunson finished with 30 points as the Knicks overcame a double-digit third-quarter deficit and beat the Spurs 105-95 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night.
José Ramírez launched one of Cleveland's three home runs off Gerrit Cole as the Guardians beat the Yankees 5-4 on Wednesday night.
Bo Bichette had four hits and three RBIs and the Mets avoid a sweep by beating the Mariners 7-1 on Wednesday.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul tapped into World Cup mania on Wednesday, announcing a multimillion-dollar program to build soccer pitches all over the state.
Garbage piling up near freight train tracks is frustrating many Maspeth residents.
Residents and elected officials are urging the MTA to reopen the Long Island Rail Road's former Elmhurst station, arguing that the neighborhood has outgrown its current transit options.
Before there was a Brooklyn, there was a flagpole, and since the earliest days of our country, it stood as a symbol of freedom and self-determination.
Monitor Point proposal in Greenpoint would bring 1,150 apartments, including 460 affordable units, to former industrial waterfront site.
Gold Star families, veterans and thousands of spectators gathered in Bay Ridge to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn says there is a chance of a thunderstorm on Saturday and Sunday.
Last weekend's incident comes on the heels of new data that shows the number of hate crimes in New York City are up nearly 9% compared to the same time last year. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
Fans packed two watch parties at Madison Square Garden and another in Central Park to see their favorite team beat the Spurs 105-95 on Wednesday night. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston, Dick Brennan and Andrew Ramos have the story.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett says the temperatures will be closer to the low 90s by Saturday.
As CBS News New York's Elle McLogan reports, they're hoping a little faith can help the Knicks go the distance in the NBA Finals.
