Brighton Beach vacant building fire leads to power outages
Firefighters battled thick black smoke and heavy flames at the empty building in Brooklyn.
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Firefighters battled thick black smoke and heavy flames at the empty building in Brooklyn.
Crews battled a Brighton Beach apartment fire Saturday evening.
Residents and business owners say illegal vending along Brighton Beach has gotten out of control.
Brighton Beach residents and business owners say illegal vending has gotten out of control, and as CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger explains, the problem is more complicated than demanding enforcement.
Brighton Beach has one of New York City's largest elderly populations, supported by local organizations and volunteers.
The Brooklyn tradition celebrates diversity with entertainment, shopping, food, and more. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Brighton Beach is home to one of New York City's largest senior populations. As CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger explains, a web of organizations works to support their specific needs year-round.
CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger has the story from Brighton Beach, Brooklyn.
Senior citizens in Brighton Beach say they're fed up after paying thousands of dollars a year for parking spots that are often taken by unauthorized drivers.
Senior citizens in Brighton Beach say they're fed up after paying thousands of dollars a year for parking spots that are often taken by unauthorized drivers. Now, lawmakers are trying to do something about it. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
A lithium-ion battery sparked a deadly fire early Wednesday morning in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, the FDNY says.
A fire sparked by a lithium-ion battery killed a grandfather and injured a couple and a firefighter early Wednesday morning in Brooklyn. A firefighter was also injured. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
A lithium-ion battery caused a deadly fire early Wednesday morning in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, the FDNY says. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge has the latest from the scene.
A lithium-ion battery sparked a deadly fire early Wednesday morning in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, the FDNY says.
The 47th Annual Brighton Jubilee Festival was held Sunday, celebrating Brighton Beach's diversity and history. CBS News New York hosted a pop-up newsroom at the event to meet members of the community.
Want to hang out with CBS News New York's Brooklyn team? We'll be at the 47th Brighton Jubilee Festival this weekend.
This Sunday will be the 47th annual Brighton Jubilee Festival, a celebration of the diversity and history of the waterfront neighborhood, and CBS News New York will be there, too! Brooklyn reporter Hannah Kliger brings us the details.
One person was hurt in an apartment fire in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn on Saturday.
Dozens of firefighters responded when the flames broke out just after midnight.
Sources said a retired NYPD officer fired a gun and shot the 22-year-old man in the leg after a traffic dispute.
Police sources tell CBS New York that a retired NYPD police officer shot a man in Brooklyn on Sunday. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3NH5hLp
Residents concerned about the condition of subway platforms on Brighton Beach started testing the peeling paint and found it contains lead, so they reached out to CBS New York's Hannah Kliger. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3shUf7E
A retired police officer who took a vicious cheap shot to the head Tuesday in Brighton Beach is speaking out, explaining how he stood his ground and even chased after the bad guys. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
Officials say he was in a section of the beach that was closed to swimming and marked off with red flags.
A man drowned Thursday after swimming in a closed-off section of a Brooklyn beach.
A New Jersey community is under a shelter-in-place order as police continue an investigation at a home in the neighborhood.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
A New York City man pleaded guilty to creating explosives, storing them on apartment building rooftops and throwing at least one onto the subway tracks on the Williamsburg Bridge.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
A cyberattack by a group called ShinyHunters impacted thousands of students in the New York area and across the country who use Canvas.
A New York City man pleaded guilty to creating explosives, storing them on apartment building rooftops and throwing at least one onto the subway tracks on the Williamsburg Bridge.
A cyberattack by a group called ShinyHunters impacted thousands of students in the New York area and across the country who use Canvas.
Video shows a Bronx man being handcuffed in a brutal takedown as he tells ICE agents they got the wrong guy.
The Brooklyn mother of a student with autism has been trying to find out why her son came home from school last month with two teeth missing.
For more than four decades, residents living beside Brooklyn's District 13 Sanitation Garage in Coney Island have been waiting for the facility to move away from their homes.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
A New Jersey community is under a shelter-in-place order as police continue an investigation at a home in the neighborhood.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
The Montclair School District Board of Education voted Wednesday to eliminate freshmen sports programs due to budget cuts.
A New Jersey mother claims her son died at a day program for developmentally disabled adults because of negligence.
Round-trip rail tickets were going to cost World Cup fans $150. They will now be $105, NJ Transit CEO Kris Kolluri said Thursday.
The MTA and five of its unions are embroiled in a contract dispute that could trigger the LIRR's first work stoppage in more than 30 years.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $268 billion budget that includes a pied-à-terre tax targeting wealthy New York City second home owners.
Brookhaven town residents are anxious and worried about the underwater toxic plume created by the landfill.
It's a mixed bag for Gov. Kathy Hochul in the latest poll.
Police identified the suspect in the deadly stabbing of two women on Long Island, saying he lived with one of them and worked with the other.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
New York City's Rent Guidelines Board held a preliminary vote Thursday proposing a potential increase for 1 million rent-stabilized apartments across the five boroughs.
Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams is weighing in on the ongoing war of words between Mayor Zohran Mamdani and billionaire Ken Griffin.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $268 billion budget that includes a pied-à-terre tax targeting wealthy New York City second home owners.
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has now left the intensive care unit, his spokesperson said, after being hospitalized with pneumonia.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
There's been a confirmed measles case in Manhattan, health officials said Tuesday.
Keyport residents say they're on edge because of dozens of cancer cases over the years in a neighborhood near the former Aeromarine landfill.
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" has canceled two weeks of performances following a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
Firefighters responded to Broadway's Eugene O'Neill Theater Monday morning after a blaze broke out.
The 2026 Met Gala's dress code is "Fashion is Art," which goes hand-in-hand with the theme of "Costume Art."
Jake McCarthy hit a grand slam and matched a career-high with five RBIs as the Rockies snapped a six-game losing streak with a 6-2 over the Mets on Thursday.
Trent Grisham hit a go-ahead, three-run double in a six-run sixth inning, and the Yankees beat the Rangers 9-2 Thursday for their 16th win in 19 games.
OG Anunoby is dealing with a hamstring issue, but the Knicks forward appears to have avoided a serious injury after leaving late in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Joel Embiid has urged 76ers fans not to sell their playoff tickets to Knicks supporters.
The surging New York Mets beat the Colorado Rockies 10-5 on Wednesday night after the start time was pushed back six hours due to a snowstorm.
For more than four decades, residents living beside Brooklyn's District 13 Sanitation Garage in Coney Island have been waiting for the facility to move away from their homes.
There's a swim club in Harlem teaching kids a lifesaving skill, and they're turning timid swimmers into competitors.
The Davis Center at the Harlem Meer is celebrating one year of providing year-round recreation space to New Yorkers while still spreading the word to residents.
Residents displaced by a deadly apartment building fire in Inwood say it was only a matter of time before their building went up in flames.
In New York City, where land is at a premium, a stockpile of pristine soil unearthed at construction sites helps lower emissions and support urban farmers.
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.
Five states and at least a dozen countries are monitoring passengers from a contaminated cruise ship. Doctor Adeel Butt - Infectious Disease Expert at Hackensack Meridian Health has more on this virus.
One year ago, the world watched as white smoke billowed from the Vatican chimney- signaling the election of a new pope! Father Thomas Massaro -- Professor of Moral Theology from Fordham University discusses his tenure as leader of Catholics around the world.
Five unions representing Long Island Rail Road unions say their talks with the MTA to avert a strike have stalled.
Rain will make for a soggy Saturday for Tri-State Area residents, but it should clear up for Mother's Day Sunday. CBS News New York Meteorologist John Elliott has the forecast.
The New Jersey Department of Health said it was notified by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that the two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed while flying abroad.
