Jewish families prepare for Passover with tradition, reflection and resilience
Preparations for Passover in Brooklyn blend centuries-old rituals with modern traditions unique to each family.
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Preparations for Passover in Brooklyn blend centuries-old rituals with modern traditions unique to each family.
Jewish families across the Tri-State Area are preparing for one of the most meaningful holidays on the calendar, as they gather for Passover and prepare to keep centuries-old traditions alive. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
The NYPD has released video of a dramatic police chase involving a suspect they said had a weapon.
One of New York City's most notorious and prolific ghost gun traffickers is in custody, prosecutors claimed Tuesday. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
The FDNY responded around 8 a.m. Tuesday to flames at Rosemary Kosher Market.
Inmates at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn stacked a food cart and a chair to climb up to a window.
Long before Manhattan's iconic street grid took shape, an English widow planned a Brooklyn community that helped shape the city today.
Before Manhattan's iconic street grid took shape, an English widow laid the groundwork at a settlement in Brooklyn. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
Protests unfolded again Monday in Brooklyn after demonstrators took to the streets Sunday night in opposition to a proposed men's homeless shelter. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
The NYPD is investigating a hate crime at a Brooklyn mosque. The incident took place at 4:30 a.m. March 9 at the Islamic Mission of America on State Street near Clinton Street in Brooklyn Heights.
The New York City Police Department is investigating a triple stabbing at the Van Dyke Houses apartment complex in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso led the annual "Egg Cream Christening" tradition, to announce the reopening of the Cyclone roller coaster, which is in its 99th year of operation. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
The Center for Brooklyn History showcase examines the Battle of Brooklyn through rare maps, paintings, and historical artifacts from the American Revolutionary War.
The Center for Brooklyn History examines the Battle of Brooklyn through rare maps, paintings, and historical artifacts from the American Revolutionary War. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
Firefighters battled thick black smoke and heavy flames at the empty building in Brooklyn.
Dozens of loved ones gathered to remember Ka'mardre Coleman at Sheepshead Bay High School on what would have been his 17th birthday.
A teenager will be tried as an adult in the fatal shooting of another teen in Brooklyn.
A 9-year-old boy is recovering at a Brooklyn hospital after he was shot in the leg Thursday afternoon. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo spoke to the victim's aunt.
A child was shot in Brooklyn and rushed to the hospital Thursday afternoon. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
Residents in Williamsburg have been dealing with loud screams at night, sometimes lasting for hours, and say one man is the culprit. As CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo shows us, neighbors are concerned for his mental health, and one city leader is trying to help.
A family is heartbroken after a high school football player was shot to death in Brooklyn. Prosecutors said the person who pulled the trigger was the victim's teammate. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
An investigation is underway following the discovery of a possible pipe bomb inside a home in the Gravesend section of Brooklyn on Wednesday morning.
A 16-year-old boy was charged with manslaughter and negligent homicide after allegedly shooting another 16-year-old in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn.
Li-Lac Chocolates in Brooklyn is churning out chocolate bunnies, eggs, and so much more ahead of Easter. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock shows us where the magic happens.
From World War II to modern mixology, women in Brooklyn fought for their place behind the bar. This Women's History Month, their legacy continues to influence the city's nightlife.
The brutal winter took out much of Southold Town Beach's sand and parking lot, forcing it to close for swimming this summer.
The Drug Enforcement Administration announced the bust of three fentanyl packaging mills in New York City on Friday.
Mamdani has made progress on his ambitious agenda over the first 100 days, including a plan for free universal child care, but his other major promises are still up in the air.
It's been one year since Peishuan Fan and JuanJuan Zwang, a wealthy Long Island couple, vanished without a trace.
A man was shot and killed Friday after attending a funeral service at a Queens church, the NYPD said. No arrests have been made.
The brutal winter took out much of Southold Town Beach's sand and parking lot, forcing it to close for swimming this summer.
The Drug Enforcement Administration announced the bust of three fentanyl packaging mills in New York City on Friday.
Mamdani has made progress on his ambitious agenda over the first 100 days, including a plan for free universal child care, but his other major promises are still up in the air.
It's been one year since Peishuan Fan and JuanJuan Zwang, a wealthy Long Island couple, vanished without a trace.
A man was shot and killed Friday after attending a funeral service at a Queens church, the NYPD said. No arrests have been made.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather next week.
When UConn plays Michigan for the NCAA Men's Basketball championship tonight in Indianapolis, there are a few places in New York City where fans can root on their schools.
The average price for a gallon of gas in New York City is now $4.11, which is 82 cents higher than a month ago, according to AAA.
Rain has returned for Easter Sunday in the New York area after the holiday weekend kicked off with May-like weather.
UConn's jaw-dropping buzzer beater catapulted them to the Final Four.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather next week.
Kishan Patel, who was shot by a former NYPD officer in 2024, has returned home after more than a year of rehab.
Spring has sprung, but piles of snow are still melting in New Jersey more than six weeks after a blizzard slammed the Tri-State Area.
The burglars smashed into the Perth Amboy business within seconds and then came face-to-face-with the owners.
A New Jersey family's beloved dog has been returned after it was apparently taken right off their back porch.
The brutal winter took out much of Southold Town Beach's sand and parking lot, forcing it to close for swimming this summer.
It's been one year since Peishuan Fan and JuanJuan Zwang, a wealthy Long Island couple, vanished without a trace.
Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann answered a judge's preliminary questions before pleading guilty to murdering seven women and admitting to killing an eighth.
Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to murdering seven women tied to the years-long Gilgo Beach serial killer investigation.
Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to seven counts and admitted guilt in the death of an eighth woman.
Mamdani has made progress on his ambitious agenda over the first 100 days, including a plan for free universal child care, but his other major promises are still up in the air.
Engel represented parts of Westchester County and the north Bronx in the House of Representatives for over 30 years from 1989-2021.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris said that she might run for president in 2028, telling a gathering in New York that she is considering mounting a third bid for the White House.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is marking 100 days in office Friday as he continues to pursue his ambitious policy agenda.
New York City business owners are pushing on the State Legislature to pass Gov. Kathy Hochul's reforms that would roll back some of the climate legislation passed by New York state in 2019.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
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.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
Megan Thee Stallion was released from a New York City hospital after she got sick during a performance of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Eduardo Rodríguez outdueled Nolan McLean in a rematch of the World Baseball Classic final on Thursday night, leading the Diamondbacks to a 7-1 win over the Mets.
The Knicks stayed alive in the race for the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 112-106 victory over Jayson Tatum and the Celtics on Thursday night.
The Pacers snapped a three-game skid with a 123-94 win over the Nets on Thursday night.
The Islanders defeated the Maple Leafs 5-3 on Thursday night in Peter DeBoer's first game as New York's coach.
The Pittsburgh Penguins clinched a playoff spot by defeating the New Jersey Devils 5-2 on Thursday night.
New York City business owners are pushing on the State Legislature to pass Gov. Kathy Hochul's reforms that would roll back some of the climate legislation passed by New York state in 2019.
Ismael Ox lost his right hand as a child in a grenade attack, survived homelessness in the U.S., and became a citizen, all while training to represent Team USA in para Taekwondo.
These kids from Brooklyn are playing tennis in their school hallways, cafeterias and auditoriums, to make the most of limited space and resources.
Preparations for Passover in Brooklyn blend centuries-old rituals with modern traditions unique to each family.
New York has filed a lawsuit against solar company Attyx, saying it didn't just sell panels, it sold promises it couldn't keep.
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.
A man who authorities say entered the United States illegally is charged in a brutal murder in Florida. CBS News New York's Naomi Ruchim has details on the case that has the attention of President Trump.
Artemis II splashed down off the coast of San Diego on Friday evening. Gwen Baumgardner reports.
A man was shot and killed outside a Queens church as a funeral was wrapping up Friday. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
The stars of the Broadway musical "Ragtime" gave a special performance at the Union Square subway station Friday. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
With just over two months to go until the FIFA World Cup begins, the New York-New Jersey host committee has announced its ambassadors.
