4-foot alligator found in Prospect Park lake
Parks employees say the gator was in poor condition and has been taken to the Bronx Zoo for rehabilitation. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge has the story.
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Parks employees say the gator was in poor condition and has been taken to the Bronx Zoo for rehabilitation. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge has the story.
Maintenance staff spotted the four-foot long gator Sunday morning.
Video from the scene shows there was a sizeable police response.
Video from the scene shows there was a sizeable police response.
It gained fame after its appearance in the movie "Saturday Night Fever," starring John Travolta.
It took about two hours for crews to get the fire under control.
A fire at a bike shop in Borough Park, Brooklyn, sent two firefighters to the hospital.
Police say their unmarked car crashed into another vehicle while responding to a call in East Flatbush.
Police say the officers' unmarked car crashed into another vehicle while responding to a call in East Flatbush, Brooklyn.
Delivery worker Ever Coy says he now faces major challenges, physically and financially. However, as CBS2's Tim McNicholas reports, he is getting some help.
Ever Coy told CBS2 he now faces major challenges, physically and financially.
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.
Jersey City has canceled classes for a second day Tuesday due to the clean-up after the snowstorm proving to be a daunting task.
Matthew Robertson scored at 3:53 of overtime as the Rangers beat the Bruins 4-3 on Monday night to snap a three-game losing streak.
Ilya Sorokin stops 21 shots for his sixth shutout of the season, leading the New York Islanders to a 4-0 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Doctors say as people move into their 50s, strengthening bones through nutrition and movement can make a big difference.
A Long Island father and son are lucky to be alive after falling through thin ice into a Suffolk County pond during Sunday's storm.
A Long Island father and son are lucky to be alive after falling through thin ice into a Suffolk County pond during Sunday's storm.
NYPD officers shot a man who was armed with a knife in Queens on Monday morning, police said.
New York City's public schools will be back to in-person classes Tuesday, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels announced Monday afternoon.
Columbia University has named its next president. The board of trustees has appointed Jennifer Mnookin to lead the university.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut's are forecast to be stuck in a bitter cold pattern for several days, featuring air straight from the Arctic Circle.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut's are forecast to be stuck in a bitter cold pattern for several days, featuring air straight from the Arctic Circle.
The largest storm in years delivered some serious snow totals in New York City and across the Tri-State Area.
The monster winter storm that New York City and the Tri-State Area have been bracing for arrived Sunday, bringing heavy snow, sleet and frigid temperatures.
The NYC area is bracing for a major winter storm that's set to hit the region with heavy snow on top of dangerous, subfreezing weather.
New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches of snow from Sunday to Monday as feels-like temperatures drop below 0. A winter storm watch has been issued.
Jersey City has canceled classes for a second day Tuesday due to the clean-up after the snowstorm proving to be a daunting task.
Doctors say as people move into their 50s, strengthening bones through nutrition and movement can make a big difference.
NJ Transit was trying to get back up to full service Monday following a suspension over the weekend due to the massive snowstorm.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut's are forecast to be stuck in a bitter cold pattern for several days, featuring air straight from the Arctic Circle.
The largest storm in years delivered some serious snow totals in New York City and across the Tri-State Area.
A Long Island father and son are lucky to be alive after falling through thin ice into a Suffolk County pond during Sunday's storm.
The largest storm in years delivered some serious snow totals in New York City and across the Tri-State Area.
If you're looking to get out of New York City via LaGuardia Airport, you're going to have to wait a while.
The monster winter storm that New York City and the Tri-State Area have been bracing for arrived Sunday, bringing heavy snow, sleet and frigid temperatures.
The NYC area is bracing for a major winter storm that's set to hit the region with heavy snow on top of dangerous, subfreezing weather.
Jersey City has canceled classes for a second day Tuesday due to the clean-up after the snowstorm proving to be a daunting task.
"When we gaslight and contradict what the public can plainly see with their own eyes, we lose all credibility," one DHS official said.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul isn't mincing words when it comes to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's actions in Minneapolis.
The New York City nurses strike is not over, but an agreement has been reached with the hospitals to maintain health care benefits.
Mamdani said five New Yorkers died Saturday and were found outside.
Starting July 1, as many as 450,000 New Yorkers will lose EP coverage and be forced into marketplace health care plans.
Striking New York City nurses returned to the bargaining table Thursday, the New York State Nurses Association said.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders joined striking New York City nurses on the picket line Tuesday.
New York City's largest nurses strike is now in Week 2 and it appears negotiations toward a deal remain at a standstill.
Negotiators for major New York City hospitals and the state nurses union returned to the bargaining table as the city's largest nurses strike enters a fifth day.
In a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, revealed that the right frontal lobe of his brain was injured in a car accident 25 years ago.
Pop superstar Harry Styles will open an unprecedented 30-show residency at Madison Square Garden, starting on Aug. 26 and ending on Oct. 31.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
The FCC is warning that daytime talk shows and late-night programs must give equal time to opposing political candidates, taking aim at a genre of TV that has long drawn President Trump's ire.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Matthew Robertson scored at 3:53 of overtime as the Rangers beat the Bruins 4-3 on Monday night to snap a three-game losing streak.
Ilya Sorokin stops 21 shots for his sixth shutout of the season, leading the New York Islanders to a 4-0 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Kawhi Leonard scored 21 of his 28 points in the first half as the Los Angeles Clippers built a 38-point lead in the second quarter and beat the Brooklyn Nets 126-89 on Sunday.
The Seahawks and the Patriots previously met in the Super Bowl back in 2015, when a last-second goal line interception by Malcolm Butler sealed the win for New England.
Matty Beniers and Berkly Catton scored 18 seconds apart in the third period, Joey Daccord made 27 saves and the Kraken beat the Devils 4-2 on Sunday.
A critical seasonal blood shortage is prompting renewed calls for New Yorkers to donate.
Puppet shows, peaceful protests and acts of service helped families reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through a child's perspective.
Nearly 100 tenants from three different buildings managed by A&E Real Estate on the Upper West Side rallied on Monday.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
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.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn says it's possible the current cold snap the Tri-State Area is experiencing could last at least 10 days.
It has been a rough couple of days for James Solomon, the city's new mayor, but he's showing transparency as his administration works to get the snow-removal situation right. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
Snow-removal efforts are going to take much longer than one day, and it will only get more dangerous as temperatures remain well below freezing. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis, Andrew Ramos and Naveen Dhaliwal report.
With some schools closed and others remote on Monday, the park turned into a playground for hundreds of kids to have fun on the hills. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
Roger McGovern, a retired NYPD sergeant, walked about a mile through the brutal cold and snow to clear a path for parishioners, his family said. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
