Holocaust survivor speaks at Brooklyn school after controversy
A Holocaust survivor spoke at a Brooklyn middle school Thursday after a controversy involving the school's principal.
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A Holocaust survivor spoke at a Brooklyn middle school Thursday after a controversy involving the school's principal.
Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery is set to become the first on the East Coast to offer human composting.
In what could be a first for our area, Green-Wood Cemetery is Brooklyn is planning to offer so-called "human composting." Some say it's an environmentally conscious way to care for the dead, but not everyone agrees with this approach to a final resting place. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
An 11-year-old girl was hit and killed by a school bus in Brooklyn on Thursday. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
It happened at around 3 p.m. at 23rd Street and Bath Avenue in Bath Beach. Police say the bus didn't remain at the scene.
Jewish parents at a Brooklyn school are raising concerns about alleged bias after the school's principal decided not to invite a Holocaust survivor to speak to students.
A school safety agent was stabbed in the leg while intervening to stop an assault during dismissal at I.S. 285 in Brooklyn.
Hundreds of Brooklyn residents have been without power for four days during this bitter cold streak.
It all started as a result of manhole fires on Saturday. The utility said those manhole fires were triggered by melting snow from last week's storm. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Hundreds of Brooklyn residents have been without power for four days during this bitter cold streak. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
A random attack last weekend at a popular Brooklyn restaurant was captured on camera. Police say a woman is now facing several charges for assaulting at least five people.
Police say a 44-year-old woman is facing several charges for attacking at least five people. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
Nurses say they're waiting for the hospital to pay for health care and pension benefits after they agreed to rescind their strike notice.
Neighbors in Park Slope spent a second night without heat Sunday after manhole fires erupted. Con Edison worked through the night, attempting to restore electricity. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
Nearly 2,000 Brooklyn residents are still without power as crews have been working to fix a weather-related outage since Saturday. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
A woman's remains were found Sunday in the basement of a building on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn, according to police.
Over 1,000 Con Edison customers in Brooklyn were without power Saturday after a manhole fire.
The man accused of repeatedly ramming his car into Chabad Lubavitch World Headquarters in Brooklyn appeared in court Friday.
Some wires fell from elevated train tracks on parked cars in Brooklyn Friday morning.
Dan Sohail, 36, is set to be arraigned on hate crime charges. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
The suspect, Mark Anderson, showed up at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, according to the criminal complaint. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
A driver repeatedly slammed into Chabad headquarters in Brooklyn on Wednesday night, and now, that crash is being investigated as a possible hate crime. CBS News New York's Doug Williams and Christine Sloan report.
A New Jersey man faces hate crime charges after crashing his car into Chabad Lubavitch World Headquarters in Brooklyn, the NYPD says.
A driver was taken into custody after crashing his car into Chabad Lubavitch World Headquarters in Brooklyn on Wednesday night, New York City police said. There were no injuries, but the incident is being investigated as a possible hate crime, authorities said. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
A driver was taken into custody after crashing his car into Chabad headquarters in Brooklyn on Wednesday, police say. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
The comic icon behind "Curb Your Enthusiasm" brings his own perspective to America's storied past in a new HBO sketch comedy series – finally making use of his history major from college.
The New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Saturday to stop their seven-game losing streak.
A New York City Council worker who was detained by ICE in January is now back home and speaking out about his experience for the first time.
You can enter to win free tickets to access prime viewing areas for the 2026 Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks Show.
The New York City Pride March, featuring 75,000 participants, made its way through Manhattan on Sunday. Here's what to know.
A New York City Council worker who was detained by ICE in January is now back home and speaking out about his experience for the first time.
You can enter to win free tickets to access prime viewing areas for the 2026 Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks Show.
The New York City Pride March, featuring 75,000 participants, made its way through Manhattan on Sunday. Here's what to know.
One of five known Holt Broadside printings in existence belongs to Westchester County and will be viewable at SUNY Purchase.
New York City confirmed that an application was filed for an event at MSG, but nothing has been publicly confirmed by Swift or Kelce.
Dangerously hot weather arrives in the New York City area starting Wednesday.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
Weather is tranquil and pleasant in the New York City area for Father's Day weekend as summer officially begins.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Dangerously hot weather arrives in the New York City area starting Wednesday.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
The suspect accused of killing two teenage girls in a hit-and-run in Cranford, New Jersey, last year will be tried as an adult, officials said Friday.
Table to Table is on a mission to make sure nothing goes to waste at 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup celebrations in New Jersey.
Law enforcement officials found a home laboratory and a shed full of explosives at a home in Denville, New Jersey.
A Long Island school district official is accused of trashing ballots to rig an election.
A Long Island school district official is accused of trashing ballots to rig an election. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
The site will continue to house a casino, but Aqueduct's move to Long Island brings a rare opportunity to the South Ozone Park community.
A young entrepreneur with Down syndrome opened his first brick-and-mortar store on Long Island after his sock company went global.
A defense attorney made stunning new claims in court Wednesday about what may have sparked the fatal stabbing of a Massapequa man.
A Long Island school district official is accused of trashing ballots to rig an election.
Bolton agreed to pay a $2.25 million fine, pleading guilty to one count of retaining classified national security information.
CBS News New York Investigates is looking into Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, and the new work requirements in order to keep them.
Victims of e-bike crashes are suing New York City over Mayor Zohran Mamdani's directive ending criminal enforcement of violations.
The Supreme Court on Thursday said the Trump administration can move forward with its efforts to strip more than 356,000 Syrian and Haitian immigrants of temporary protections.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from executing subpoenas in a criminal probe that sought transgender care records for patients treated at New York hospitals.
An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
The comic icon behind "Curb Your Enthusiasm" brings his own perspective to America's storied past in a new HBO sketch comedy series – finally making use of his history major from college.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
When a large tent appeared next door to Taylor Swift's Watch Hill estate this week, it didn't take long for speculation about the superstar's impending nuptials to ripple through the affluent New England seaside village.
The New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Saturday to stop their seven-game losing streak.
Jake Bennett held New York to one run in 6 1/3 innings, Masataka Yoshida hit a leadoff home run off Gerrit Cole and the Boston Red Sox beat the Yankees for the third straight day, 4-1 on Saturday.
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the reeling New York Mets 2-1 on Friday night.
Payton Tolle took a perfect game into the sixth inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 6-1 on Friday night.
New York Mets fans seem to be directing frustration at David Stearns and Steve Cohen after manager Carlos Mendoza's firing.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
After learning to swim in her 40s, one school leader is helping students gain life-saving skills.
Entrepreneurs in Brooklyn are reimagining laundry day as a social experience, turning neighborhood laundromats into gathering spaces.
Experts say the team's title run created a feeling of collective joy and connection, while some local businesses are also seeing a boost from the celebration.
Knicks fans who couldn't make it to Thursday's parade still found a way to celebrate across New York in true blue-and-orange fashion.
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.
NYC public school students actually have more off time, 185 days, than classroom time. Some New Yorker find this surprising.
Democrat Carl Wilson has been on the New York City Council for two months after winning a special election in Manhattan.
What will be the relationship between Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul going forward with more democratic socialists heading to Albany?
Mayor Zohran Mamdani scored a congressional hat trick and helped several democratic socialists win legislative primaries. Political strategists Trip Yang and O'Brien Marray help to sort it all out.
CBS News New York's John Elliott spends the morning at the Stony Point Battlefield, a national landmark from the Revolutionary War in Rockland County, New York.
