Coney Island's Mermaid Parade is set to return in a big way
The iconic parade, which is scheduled for Saturday, June 18th, celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.
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The iconic parade, which is scheduled for Saturday, June 18th, celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.
Thousands of sea creatures around the city are dusting off their fins and tails. They're spending this week attaching trim, gluing sparkles and painting banners in preparation for the Coney Island Mermaid Parade on Saturday, June 18; CBS2's Hannah Kliger reports.
We are just over a week away from the return of Brooklyn's iconic mermaid parade, and this year marks several big milestones for the aquatic occasion. CBS2's Hannah Kliger shows us how longtime fans are preparing for the big day.
Police are searching for a man seen on video opening fire on a street in Crown Heights.
Video from May 25 shows two men following the 61-year-old victim before one punches him.
Students say the adults are not having the right conversations.
Discussions about gun violence often only involve adults, but Thursday in Brooklyn, students made their voices heard. District Attorney Eric Gonzalez hosted a youth summit. CBS2's Aundrea Cline-Thomas has more on what students have to say.
A violent mugging in Brooklyn left a 61-year-old man dead in May.
Police are searching for the suspects behind the attack caught on camera in Brooklyn.
It has more than 26,000 square feet of space, making it the second largest in Brooklyn behind Central Library.
CBS2's Steve Overmyer has the latest on Bailey, the Akita-German shepherd mix, and his quest to find a forever home.
As CBS2's Hannah Kliger reports, the project has been eight years in the making.
A month after his harrowing journey, Bailey has spent the past few weeks rehabbing back in Brooklyn. CBS2's Steve Overmyer reports.
A pedestrian was critically injured in a crash involving at least two vehicles.
The mother of 23-year-old Tijae Baker says her daughter vanished after accepting a job offer online, CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Police said the 39-year-old driver confronted a man who entered the bus through a rear door.
Police say the driver was stabbed in the stomach and slashed in the face after confronting a man who entered the bus through a rear door.
One happened at the Mall at Bay Plaza in the Bronx, the other at Kings Plaza Shopping Center in Brooklyn.
Fears of an active shooter sent shoppers running at two different malls in New York City on Saturday. It turns out the loud bangs were actually fireworks set off inside the two malls; CBS2's Astrid Martinez reports.
Fireworks sparked panic at two New York City malls Saturday afternoon. Police say the loud bangs made people think there was an active shooter; CBS2's Astrid Martinez reports.
There were two separate shooting scares at New York City malls Saturday afternoon. One happened at the Bay Plaza mall in the Bronx, the other at Kings Plaza mall in Brooklyn; CBS2's Astrid Martinez reports.
The annual event raising gun violence awareness is hitting extra hard in the wake of so many recent mass shootings.
Tens of thousands of people from across the country are taking part in the start of "Wear Orange Weekend." As CBS2's John Dias reports, it's an annual event that raises gun violence awareness.
Two swastikas were found spray-painted in red on the walls. It's still unclear why the building was targeted.
A fire at a Brooklyn apartment building and hair salon is now being investigated as a hate crime after two hateful symbols were found spray-painted inside; CBS2's Aundrea Cline-Thomas reports.
The strike stems from an inability to reach a deal on a new four-year contract. The MTA and unions agreed to the terms of the first three years, but disputes arose about the final year.
A controversial plan would build one of nation's largest battery energy storage sites near homes on Staten Island. The state says the sites are critical to New York's push for cleaner energy, but how and where they're built remains a flashpoint.
Cam Schlittler overpowered the New York Mets in his Subway Series debut.
Ahead of the 2026 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, some athletes are showing how simply reaching the starting line is a victory.
The NYPD said the crash happened at 6 p.m. Friday on Amsterdam Ave. near 109th St. on Manhattan's Upper West Side.
The strike stems from an inability to reach a deal on a new four-year contract. The MTA and unions agreed to the terms of the first three years, but disputes arose about the final year.
A controversial plan would build one of nation's largest battery energy storage sites near homes on Staten Island. The state says the sites are critical to New York's push for cleaner energy, but how and where they're built remains a flashpoint.
Ahead of the 2026 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, some athletes are showing how simply reaching the starting line is a victory.
The NYPD said the crash happened at 6 p.m. Friday on Amsterdam Ave. near 109th St. on Manhattan's Upper West Side.
Glen Cove's hidden gem has been closed for nearly two decades, but it's finally reopening thanks to hard work from the community.
The weekend is set to be the warmest of the year so far with summer-like weather across the Tri-State Area.
Keep an umbrella nearby as there's a chance for showers across the New York and New Jersey area. But the weather will turn to sunshine and warm temperatures for the weekend.
The weather on Wednesday will be a mix of sunshine and clouds with the potential for a shower in New York City. In the evening, rain becomes more widespread.
An unsettled pattern continues through the entire Mother's Day weekend in the New York City area.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
With just weeks to go before the primary, voters in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District are wondering where their congressman is.
Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks will take place on both the lower East River near the Seaport and the lower Hudson River, in collaboration with Jersey City.
It was down to the wire for one lucky New Jersey lottery winner. A winning $5.9 million Pick-6 lottery ticket was just eight days away from expiring.
The weekend is set to be the warmest of the year so far with summer-like weather across the Tri-State Area.
For the first time ever, the World Cup final will host a Super Bowl-style halftime show, with megawatt headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS.
The strike stems from an inability to reach a deal on a new four-year contract. The MTA and unions agreed to the terms of the first three years, but disputes arose about the final year.
Glen Cove's hidden gem has been closed for nearly two decades, but it's finally reopening thanks to hard work from the community.
Riders have been rerouted to Grand Central Terminal, which is much more crowded than usual since the electrical fire at Penn Station.
A coalition of five unions representing LIRR workers say they are prepared to walk off the job just after midnight tonight if there's no deal.
The MTA released a contingency plan with shuttles and drop-off destinations during the LIRR strike.
With just weeks to go before the primary, voters in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District are wondering where their congressman is.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed millions to keep the program open, but the reforms would cut reimbursement rates for private duty nurses.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government plans to file a defamation lawsuit against The New York Times.
President Trump is in Beijing meeting with China's President Xi Jinping, with the two leaders aiming to stabilize their trading relationship after last year's trade war.
Five months into Mayor Zohran Mamdani's term, a group of New York City's more moderate power brokers have announced plans to raise money, file lawsuits and work against the democratic socialist.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed millions to keep the program open, but the reforms would cut reimbursement rates for private duty nurses.
A New York native is among 16 American passengers who are quarantining in Nebraska after being on the cruise ship that is at the center of the deadly hantavirus outbreak.
American passengers on the MV Hondius cruise ship, which was hit with a deadly outbreak of the hantavirus, are back in the U.S. Three of the at least 10 people confirmed infected in the outbreak have died.
Three New Yorkers are among the 18 people being quarantined in Nebraska and Atlanta due to hantavirus concerns.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
The well-known film critic and journalist Rex Reed has died at 87.
"The Pitt" star Isa Briones is bringing heightened pride and Filipino presence to both stage and screen.
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" has canceled two weeks of performances following a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
Cam Schlittler overpowered the New York Mets in his Subway Series debut.
Ahead of the 2026 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, some athletes are showing how simply reaching the starting line is a victory.
A.J. Ewing's first Major League home run sparked a comeback as the New York Mets completed a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers on Thursday.
Carson Benge delivered his first big league walk-off hit, a 10th-inning single, lifting the Mets past the Tigers 3-2 on Wednesday night.
Nicolás Fernández scored a goal in the eighth minute, Matt Freese had his fourth shutout this season, and New York City FC beat Charlotte FC 1-0 on Wednesday night.
Ahead of the 2026 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, some athletes are showing how simply reaching the starting line is a victory.
The Second Avenue Subway project has entered phase two of extending the "Q" line, but Harlem businesses say they're struggling to co-exist with the construction.
City Council members say requirement for transparent roll-down gates is burdensome for small businesses ahead of the July 1 enforcement deadline.
For more than four decades, residents living beside Brooklyn's District 13 Sanitation Garage in Coney Island have been waiting for the facility to move away from their homes.
There's a swim club in Harlem teaching kids a lifesaving skill, and they're turning timid swimmers into competitors.
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.
Lonnie Quinn has the Tri-State Area's updated nightly forecast on CBS News New York.
Controversy surrounded the plan to build one of the nation's largest battery energy storage sites near homes on Staten Island. CBS News New York's Mahsa Saeidi reports.
Investigators called 32-year-old Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi a worldwide terror leader. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
The possible Long Island Rail Road strike would halt service for hundreds of thousands of commuters. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
Two people were killed and three were critically injured when police said a driver crashed onto the sidewalk. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.