Open casket nightmare: Family files lawsuit against Brooklyn funeral home
An open casket memorial service went horribly wrong, prompting the home's director to issue a tearful apology.
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An open casket memorial service went horribly wrong, prompting the home's director to issue a tearful apology.
A Brooklyn family says they are perpetually in mourning, not only over the loss of their loved one, but because of the way they had to say goodbye to her. As CBS2's Lisa Rozner reported Tuesday, they're suing the funeral home because they don't want this to happen to anyone else.
The library says 400 records from multiple genres will be available to borrow for three weeks.
The group rallied in support of upgrading the city's above-ground public transportation network.
A group of bus drivers, riders and transit advocates rallied Tuesday for better service in Brooklyn.
The request comes as crews work to repair equipment.
The family said Gutierrez is a hard worker who came to the U.S. from Nicaragua in search of better work opportunities.
The accident happened just before 9:30 p.m. in Sheepshead Bay. The officer's injuries are not serious.
Investigators say the officer's injuries are not serious. CBS2's Kristine Johnson reports.
Former hoop star's education center helps young people by teaching skills from computer coding to chess.
The WNBA star's education center teaches young children skills from computer coding to robotics to chess, CBS2's Astrid Martinez reports.
The utility reduced voltage by 8 percent to protect equipment and maintain reliability.
The 38-year-old woman told police someone came up behind her and hit her in the head with a metal chair.
Police say a parks employee was assaulted while on the job in Brooklyn on Saturday.
Police say one of the boys punched the girl in the chest, then the other two grabbed her scooter before fleeing.
Police are trying to find three teenagers who allegedly punched a child and stole her scooter in Brooklyn.
A man was seen on surveillance video snatching the cat outside the deli and walking away on July 29.
A cat stolen from a Brooklyn deli has been found and returned to his owner.
Officers reportedly noticed "a visible cloud of smoke" and "a strong odor" coming from the basement.
Survivors from other states, including Illinois, Florida and Tennessee, traveled to New York City to take part.
A bodega cat that was stolen in Brooklyn is back home.
Police said 23-year-old Matthew Webb succumbed to his injuries Wednesday.
A vigil was held in Brooklyn on Friday for the McDonald's worker who was shot on the job and killed over cold fries. The family of the victim spoke exclusively to CBS2's Alecia Reid.
Police said the suspect tried to steal 19-year-old Dereck Chen's backpack, then shot him in the face.
Charges are now pending against a suspect accused of shooting and killing a 19-year-old over a backpack in a BJ's parking garage. CBS2's Andrea Grymes has the details from Brooklyn.
An extraordinary Christmas Day rescue in East Patchogue, Long Island, was caught on police body cameras.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued an executive order revoking all executive orders issued by former Mayor Eric Adams on or after Sept. 26, 2024, which was the day Adams was indicted on bribery, campaign finance and conspiracy charges.
MTA fare hikes are going into effect in 2026, upping the cost of NYC subway and bus rides, and trips on the Long Island and Metro-North railroads.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order establishing City Hall's new Office of Mass Engagement.
The FBI's field office in Charlotte, North Carolina, said the potential attack was inspired by ISIS.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued an executive order revoking all executive orders issued by former Mayor Eric Adams on or after Sept. 26, 2024, which was the day Adams was indicted on bribery, campaign finance and conspiracy charges.
MTA fare hikes are going into effect in 2026, upping the cost of NYC subway and bus rides, and trips on the Long Island and Metro-North railroads.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order establishing City Hall's new Office of Mass Engagement.
After Mamdani's inauguration as New York City's 112th mayor, voters in Queens will select a new state representative.
We're stuck in the freezer Friday as temperatures will struggle to get out of the 20s in the Tri-State Area.
We're stuck in the freezer Friday as temperatures will struggle to get out of the 20s in the Tri-State Area.
The first morning of 2026 featured a few rounds of snow across the Tri-State Area.
The last day of 2025 will feature a blend of clouds and sun in New York City.
Here's how to stream Times Square New Year's Eve performances on Wednesday night and the ball drop ushering in 2026.
Some flurries or a snow shower will be possible on New Year's Eve, both in the morning and as we approach midnight.
The inferno at the Crossfield Products facility has caused a strong chemical-like odor to spread through Roselle Park, New Jersey.
We're stuck in the freezer Friday as temperatures will struggle to get out of the 20s in the Tri-State Area.
The first morning of 2026 featured a few rounds of snow across the Tri-State Area.
Toll increases on the PA Turnpike, NJ Turnpike, Garden State Parkway and Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission bridges go into effect in the first week 2026.
The last day of 2025 will feature a blend of clouds and sun in New York City.
An extraordinary Christmas Day rescue in East Patchogue, Long Island, was caught on police body cameras.
MTA fare hikes are going into effect in 2026, upping the cost of NYC subway and bus rides, and trips on the Long Island and Metro-North railroads.
We're stuck in the freezer Friday as temperatures will struggle to get out of the 20s in the Tri-State Area.
New York City and the state will enact several new laws in 2026, primarily pertaining to employment, health care and consumer protection.
Here's how to stream Times Square New Year's Eve performances on Wednesday night and the ball drop ushering in 2026.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued an executive order revoking all executive orders issued by former Mayor Eric Adams on or after Sept. 26, 2024, which was the day Adams was indicted on bribery, campaign finance and conspiracy charges.
MTA fare hikes are going into effect in 2026, upping the cost of NYC subway and bus rides, and trips on the Long Island and Metro-North railroads.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order establishing City Hall's new Office of Mass Engagement.
After Mamdani's inauguration as New York City's 112th mayor, voters in Queens will select a new state representative.
The Trump administration is aiming to move a planned 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom through the federal government's review process at a rapid clip, with final approvals as soon as early March.
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.
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
Here's what to know about the lineup of performances scheduled for New Year's Eve, as crowds gather in Times Square to ring in 2026.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
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.
Kevin Durant had 22 points and a season-high 11 assists, Amen Thompson scored 23 points and the Rockets beat the Nets 120-96 on Thursday night.
Dylan Guenther had his first career hat trick and added an assist and the Mammoth topped the Islanders 7-2 on Thursday.
The NHL is hosting its first outdoor game in Florida on Friday.
Julian Champagnie had a career-high 36 points and the Spurs rallied to beat the Knicks 134-132 on Wednesday night in a rematch of the NBA Cup final.
Luke Hughes scored the go-ahead goal 4:45 into the third period and the Devils scored three times in a 1:56 span in a 3-2 win over the Blue Jackets on Wednesday night.
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.
Gov. Kathy Hochul said she will introduce legislation to eliminate state income tax on tips.
President Trump said he received a clean bill of health, and he's talking more about his construction plans for the new White House ballroom. Aaron Navarro reports.
The NYPD said it helped prevent a potential New Year's Eve terror attack in North Carolina.
A Christmas Day afternoon on Long Island turned into an extraordinary rescue. Police said three Suffolk County officers rushed to save an 8-year-old boy who fell through an iced-over pond. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
A specialized school for children with autism in East Harlem will soon have a new space to teach students the life skills we all have to learn. Noëlle Lilley got to see the students in action at their yearly piano recital.
