CUNY students help preserve African burial ground in Brooklyn
The site on Church Avenue in Flatbush was used to bury enslaved Africans in the 1700s.
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The site on Church Avenue in Flatbush was used to bury enslaved Africans in the 1700s.
"The problem, there is no security at all. When the guy tried to reach me, I cried for help. No one," the man said.
The NYPD says the suspect "threatened to kill everyone while pointing an assault rifle at a store employee."
The suspect faces charges including murder, attempted murder and assault.
An employee at a Flatbush convenience store told CBS2 the terrifying story of how a man barged in and pointed a rifle at him before the employee helped subdue the man until police arrived. CBS2's Tim McNicholas has exclusive video.
A Brooklyn man who survived being shoved onto subway tracks while going to work is now sharing his story. He says if it wasn't for two good Samaritans, he may not be alive. CBS2's Ali Bauman spoke to the victim.
The man charged in a truck rampage in Brooklyn made his first court appearance Wednesday. One man died, and the District Attorney says other victims have head injuries and broken bones. CBS2's Lisa Rozner has the latest from criminal court.
The NYPD says the 62-year-old suspect was experiencing a mental health crisis when he crashed into several people Monday in Brooklyn. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Joseph Gonzalez, who lives just blocks away from the shop, was arrested Tuesday.
One person was killed and eight others were injured when the driver of a U-Haul truck hit pedestrians in Brooklyn.
The NYPD says the 62-year-old suspect was experiencing a mental health crisis when he crashed into several people Monday in Brooklyn. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Police say the man demanded merchandise before firing his weapon and grazing a 24-year-old employee.
The NYPD says the 62-year-old suspect was experiencing a mental health crisis when he crashed into several people Monday in Brooklyn. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Fire investigators found a total of 50 e-bike batteries inside the home after the fire on Tuesday morning.
There was another fire Tuesday with a cause that's sounding all too familiar -- lithium-ion batteries. Investigators say they are what fueled flames in a Bushwick home, leaving a woman critically injured. CBS2's Tim McNicholas reports the FDNY wants unsafe batteries banned.
As the suspect in Monday's deadly U-Haul rampage is waiting to face a judge, at least one of the victims' families says more needs to be done. CBS2's Alecia Reid reports.
The wife of one of the men seriously injured in a U-Haul truck rampage in Brooklyn is taking action. CBS2's Alecia Reid reports.
One person is in the hospital after an intense fire broke out in Brooklyn early Tuesday morning, and firefighters say the cause points to a growing danger in the city -- e-bike batteries. CBS2's Tim McNicholas reports.
The man police say killed one person and injured eight others in a truck rampage in Brooklyn faces several charges, including second-degree murder. CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports.
The FDNY says lithium-ion batteries caused a fire in Bushwick, Brooklyn, that left a woman hospitalized in critical condition.
Of the nine victims injured in Monday's U-Haul rampage in Brooklyn, one died as a result of his injuries. Family and friends say the 44-year-old was a single father, working as a delivery driver to provide for his children. CBS2's Christina Fan spoke to his grieving family.
Police on Tuesday released new information about the man accused in a deadly U-Haul rampage in Brooklyn. CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports.
Fire officials said 50 lithium-ion batteries were found, along with several e-bikes and scooters.
The shootings took place on Pitkin Avenue.
Police are investigating a two nearby shootings in Brooklyn.
A Long Island community is grieving after a young man was killed while working at a CVS on Christmas Day -- a shift he wasn't even scheduled to work.
Jalen Brunson's driving floater and a layup in the final 1:06 helped the Knicks surge in front late and beat the Pelicans 130-125 on Monday night.
Stephen Curry scored 27 points and Jimmy Butler finished with 21 as the Warriors beat the Nets 120-107 on Monday night.
Jackson Blake's power-play goal on a deflection 4:47 into overtime lifted the Hurricanes to a 3-2 win over the Rangers on Monday night.
What will Zohran Mamdani's message to New Yorkers be on Jan. 1? One historian thinks he'll look to the past for inspiration.
A Long Island community is grieving after a young man was killed while working at a CVS on Christmas Day -- a shift he wasn't even scheduled to work.
What will Zohran Mamdani's message to New Yorkers be on Jan. 1? One historian thinks he'll look to the past for inspiration.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams claims his administration's policies have caused a sharp drop in shootings.
Mayor Mike Spano said Yonkers loses about $400,000 every year in property taxes because the MTA does not pay for the bus depot.
A mother is facing a murder charge in the death of her one-year-old son in Jamaica, Queens, police sources said.
All of New York City was under a dense fog advisory Monday morning, with warmer air in place after freezing rain in the Tri-State Area.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued through 2 a.m. Monday due to the lingering threat of freezing rain in the northern suburbs of NYC.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
A major winter storm pummeled the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.
Shovels and plows will be out later Friday as people in New York City and the surrounding area prepare for a blast of winter.
A pair of vintage mandolins worth thousands of dollars that were recently stolen from a North Jersey music shop have been returned, but with a note attached.
A second helicopter pilot critically injured in a midair collision in Hammonton, New Jersey has died from his injuries, police said Monday.
New Jersey is one of nearly two dozen states set to increase its minimum wage in 2026, and the only state in the Delaware Valley that will see a hike.
All of New York City was under a dense fog advisory Monday morning, with warmer air in place after freezing rain in the Tri-State Area.
One pilot died and another pilot was critically injured after two helicopters collided midair in Hammonton, New Jersey on Sunday, Dec. 28.
A Long Island community is grieving after a young man was killed while working at a CVS on Christmas Day -- a shift he wasn't even scheduled to work.
All of New York City was under a dense fog advisory Monday morning, with warmer air in place after freezing rain in the Tri-State Area.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued through 2 a.m. Monday due to the lingering threat of freezing rain in the northern suburbs of NYC.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
A major winter storm pummeled the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.
What will Zohran Mamdani's message to New Yorkers be on Jan. 1? One historian thinks he'll look to the past for inspiration.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams claims his administration's policies have caused a sharp drop in shootings.
Mayor Mike Spano said Yonkers loses about $400,000 every year in property taxes because the MTA does not pay for the bus depot.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also announced President Trump will receive the Israel Prize for his work on peace negotiations.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in as New York City's 111th mayor while millions are celebrating on New Year's Eve.
Brooklyn-based Maimonides Health is merging with NYC Health + Hospitals, New York City health leaders announced.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
Thousands of new flu cases in New York led to a 38% jump from the previous week, according to state health officials.
A spike in measles cases in Rockland County has New York health officials urging families to get vaccinated.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
A judge Friday voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
Jalen Brunson's driving floater and a layup in the final 1:06 helped the Knicks surge in front late and beat the Pelicans 130-125 on Monday night.
Stephen Curry scored 27 points and Jimmy Butler finished with 21 as the Warriors beat the Nets 120-107 on Monday night.
Jackson Blake's power-play goal on a deflection 4:47 into overtime lifted the Hurricanes to a 3-2 win over the Rangers on Monday night.
The Blue Jackets scored a pair of third-period goals in just over a minute and rallied to beat the Islanders 4-2 on Sunday for their second straight win.
The Raiders moved into position to snag the top pick in next year's draft after losing 34-10 to Jaxson Dart and the Giants on Sunday.
Drumming, dance and hands-on workshops marked the 18th year the Brooklyn Children's Museum is hosting what leaders call New York City's largest family Kwanzaa festival.
Federal funding cuts have left local organizations struggling to meet growing needs, prompting a borough-wide fundraising push to support food access, housing and other essential services.
What began as a middle school project has grown into hundreds of handwritten messages left across New York City, offering encouragement to strangers and revealing how a small gesture can resonate for weeks.
NYC says center-running bus lanes will speed up commutes and improve safety on one of Brooklyn's busiest corridors, but critics aren't so sure.
Nine Brooklyn Football Club partner bars are collecting shelf-stable food and winter coats to benefit 10 local schools.
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.
One person died in an apartment fire in the Allerton section of the Bronx early Tuesday morning.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has more on the bitter blast hitting the Tri-State Area and what it could mean for New Year's Eve in New York City.
CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the latest on the NYPD's investigation.
Family, friends, and neighbors lit candles in the Lindenhurst town square on Monday night to honor 23-year-old Edeedson Cine. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
As CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports, the talks covered Gaza and the next phase for a peace plan.
