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The whale caught Ralphie Pepe by surprise while he was fishing.
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The whale caught Ralphie Pepe by surprise while he was fishing.
Police responded to Ditmas and McDonald avenues in the Kensington section just before 6 p.m. Thursday.
Out of over 20 million who live in the Tri-State Area, the nearly 1.3 million who drive into Manhattan's central business district every day will feel the sting of congestion pricing, according to the MTA.
Traffic safety advocates in Greenpoint are left reeling after a recent report says the mayor pulled back his support.
A coalition called Make McGuinness Safe has been pushing for plans to redesign the deadly roadway, and a proposal was announced by the NYC Department of Transportation in May. CBS New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
The tragedy happened at 3301 Farragut Road near the corner of New York Avenue at around 3 p.m.
Distraught neighbors were left asking how something like this could have happened. CBS New York's Ali Bauman has the story.
Police say Hamod Saeidi was killed and three others were injured in the series of random shootings.
A neighbor said she heard screams, then saw people trying to revive the little boy, CBS New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
Police said Thomas Abreu killed 86-year-old Hamod Saeidi during a shooting rampage in Brooklyn and Queens, CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
The 4-year-old fell from a window on the fourth floor of a building in East Flatbush, CBS New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
Police say 86-year-old Hamod Saeidi was killed and three others were injured in the series of random shootings.
A Brooklyn man accused of shooting at people at random Saturday is facing several charges. The family of an elderly man who was killed is shocked and heartbroken as they try to cope with their loss. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the story. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3PPYiSy
The tradition is a highlight of the Our Lady of Mount Carmel feast dating back to 1887.
CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian spoke exclusively with the son of an elderly man who was shot and killed by a gunman on a scooter in Queens on Saturday. Police say the suspect opened fire at random, injuring three others, but it's still unclear why. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3POJjZ8
The world-famous Dancing of the Giglio and Boat Parade took place in Williamsburg on Sunday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3D5ZCsF
The Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast in Brooklyn will hold its famous Giglio lift and procession in Williamsburg on Saturday.
Police say the shootings appear to be random and video shows the suspect was not targeting or following anyone.
One man was killed and another is in critical condition after police said a man on a scooter went on a shooting spree, CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
A white marble statue of the Virgin Mary was covered with black spray paint.
A man was taken into custody after allegedly vandalizing a statue outside a Brooklyn church. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3rjpXkx
A gunman on a scooter randomly fired at innocent people in Brooklyn and Queens on Saturday, killing an elderly man and hurting three other people. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3pCNKeE
The events will be held at different firehouses in all five boroughs each Saturday through Aug. 19.
Four people were shot and one person was killed in random shootings that spanned two boroughs Saturday. The suspected gunman, who was on a scooter, is now in custody. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3pCNKeE
NYPD officials provided an update Saturday on a series of shootings across Brooklyn and Queens. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3pCNKeE
High school students are helping residents in assisted living in Long Island, New York feel a bit more confident with makeovers.
Many of the 41 victims in Sunday night's runway plane collision at LaGuardia Airport were taken to Elmhurst Hospital in Queens, where there were signs of hope on Monday afternoon.
Alcohol will be sold on the Staten Island Ferry for the first time in 5 years, NYC DOT announced on Monday.
Audio from ATC.com captures air traffic controllers speaking to the emergency ground responders who were on their way to a report of an odor in the cabin of a United Airlines flight.
Hundreds of unionized non-tenured faculty at New York University officially went on strike after the deadline for a deal passed on Monday.
High school students are helping residents in assisted living in Long Island, New York feel a bit more confident with makeovers.
Many of the 41 victims in Sunday night's runway plane collision at LaGuardia Airport were taken to Elmhurst Hospital in Queens, where there were signs of hope on Monday afternoon.
Alcohol will be sold on the Staten Island Ferry for the first time in 5 years, NYC DOT announced on Monday.
Audio from ATC.com captures air traffic controllers speaking to the emergency ground responders who were on their way to a report of an odor in the cabin of a United Airlines flight.
Hundreds of unionized non-tenured faculty at New York University officially went on strike after the deadline for a deal passed on Monday.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
ICE agents began patrolling at JFK Airport in NYC and Newark Airport in New Jersey on Monday.
The air traffic control tower at Newark Liberty airport in New Jersey was evacuated early Monday, after a report of smoke inside the tower.
Leqaa Kordia, a Columbia University protester who was detained by ICE for more than a year, spoke out Sunday for the first time since her release last week.
Two of the most storied programs in men's college basketball, St. John's and Kansas, will battle it out later Sunday.
A New Jersey teen attending yeshiva school in Israel is back home after a journey that took him through three countries, at times on foot.
High school students are helping residents in assisted living in Long Island, New York feel a bit more confident with makeovers.
Two of the most storied programs in men's college basketball, St. John's and Kansas, will battle it out later Sunday.
A Long Island teenager accused of killing his ex-girlfriend in November allegedly plotted to burglarize the victim's home.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Leqaa Kordia, a Columbia University protester who was detained by ICE for more than a year, spoke out Sunday for the first time since her release last week.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine was the first to sound the alarm about New York City's massive budget gap.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
Ilya Sorokin made 26 saves for his NHL-leading seventh shutout of the season, and the Islanders moved back into a playoff spot with a 1-0 victory over the Blue Jackets on Sunday night.
Karl-Anthony Towns had 26 points and 16 rebounds, Jalen Brunson scored 23 points and the Knicks beat the Wizards 145-113 on Sunday night for their sixth straight victory.
Malik Monk scored 10 of his 32 points in the final five minutes, Devin Carter made a pair of clutch free throws with 6.6 seconds remaining and the Sacramento Kings held off the Brooklyn Nets 126-122.
Dylan Darling hit a driving layup as time expired, and St. John's advanced to its first Sweet 16 since 1999 with a 67-65 victory over Kansas on Sunday.
Lionel Messi scored the equalizer off a free kick in the second half before helping to set up Micael dos Santos' winner and Inter Miami beat NYCFC 3-2 at Yankee Stadium on Sunday.
A new performing arts venue with a focus on immigrant stories is opening in Upper Manhattan this fall. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley got an exclusive tour of the construction that will give The People's Theatre its first home in more than 15 years.
Members of the Apollo Theater, where Kiki Shepard left her mark for 15 years, reflect on her legacy after the Harlem icon's death at age 74.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
This Women's History Month, CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger shows us how a fight that started during World War II.
CBS News New York's Jessica Moore speaks to CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave.
CBS News New York's Tony Aiello, Mahsa Saeidi, and Jenna DeAngelis have the latest on the investigation.
High school students are helping residents in assisted living in Long Island, New York feel a bit more confident with makeovers.
Winds will chill New York City temperatures on Tuesday morning. Chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn has your latest weather forecast.
