8-Year-Old Boy Dies After Concrete Planter Falls On Him In Marine Park, Brooklyn
Police said 8-year-old Kevin Reilly was climbing on a window cage and onto the planter when it gave way and landed on him.
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Police said 8-year-old Kevin Reilly was climbing on a window cage and onto the planter when it gave way and landed on him.
The boy was reported missing at around 12:20 p.m. Tuesday after walking out of the Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School in Bedford-Stuyvesant.
The man sprang into action after his grandson was nearly grabbed off the street. CBS2's Scott Rapoport spoke with the hero Tuesday afternoon.
Police say they are looking for two men in connection with the incident, which happened on April 13 at Marte Hall on Seigel Street.
A construction worker was rushed to the hospital after a crane dropped a crate of window panes at a construction site in Bedford-Stuyvesant Monday afternoon, according to authorities.
Six civilians and two firefighters were injured in a blaze in Williamsburg, Brooklyn early Sunday.
A fire ripped through a building housing a mosque and a deli in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn Saturday morning.
In one incident, the burglar made off with a refrigerator and a stove. In another, he stole $19,000 worth of tools, police said.
A few days ago, after being on the road for two months, 33-year-old Genevieve Roman came home to her Williamsburg apartment and found she had a new roommate, or more specifically, a squatter.
Drivers in Brooklyn were recently caught on camera breaking the rules while continuously rolling through a stop sign, and residents say they've had enough.
Police said the suspect uses a sharp object to cut the front or rear pockets of the riders before swiping their belongings.
A Brooklyn elementary school principal accused of assaulting a 7-year-old student has been arrested.
A suspect is in police custody being questioned in connection with a shooting at a Brooklyn deli Tuesday morning.
The service is set to begin May 1, one month ahead of schedule, with the Rockaway route and the existing East River route.
They say the two men got inside the Midwood residence through a broken window early Sunday morning.
False reports of shots fired ignited chaos near Coney Island's Luna Park Sunday evening.
The fire was reported just after midnight at the Congregation Kneses Israel of Seagate on Nautilus Avenue.
A 51-year-old woman riding the A train at Nostrand Avenue was sitting looking at her cell phone when police said a man came up to her and began punching her in the face.
Police are looking for a man they say robbed a woman before slashing her across the face aboard a subway platform in Bedford-Stuyvesant Wednesday afternoon.
Children and parents in southern Brooklyn are climbing over a fence to play ball in Bay Ridge, even though they are putting themselves in danger by doing so.
A rare New York City attraction, open for nearly a century, could soon close its doors for good.
The NYPD says a man that had allegedly been posing as one of their own in a Brooklyn robbery spree is in custody
It happened around 9:40 p.m. Monday night at Eighth Avenue and 58th Street.
A mother remained in fear Monday night after she said a stranger tried to kidnap her baby while they rode a subway train.
A woman handed over stacks of cash, and didn't realize she was being robbed in the process.
The Knicks had their biggest playoff victory in franchise history, overwhelming and eliminating the Hawks 140-89 in Game 6 on Thursday night.
A shooting at a library in Freehold, New Jersey, is under investigation.
The soccer clinic at the Jamaica YMCA turned into a dream come true when the kids were given free tickets to a World Cup match.
Suffolk County officials say contamination from a former Grumman Navy site is far worse than previously acknowledged and is still spreading.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing pressure from opposing sides regarding a housing voucher program. While some want it to expand, others want to curb its growth.
The soccer clinic at the Jamaica YMCA turned into a dream come true when the kids were given free tickets to a World Cup match.
Suffolk County officials say contamination from a former Grumman Navy site is far worse than previously acknowledged and is still spreading.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing pressure from opposing sides regarding a housing voucher program. While some want it to expand, others want to curb its growth.
Advocates and lawmakers are trying to close what they call a loophole in New York's laws against stalking and harassment, which they say do not keep up with the digital age.
A car theft ring that victimized more than 250 people in the Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens has been broken up, the NYPD said Thursday.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area this week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
A shooting at a library in Freehold, New Jersey, is under investigation.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill marked her 100th day in office by highlighting property tax relief and her affordability focus, but Republicans say New Jersey is more expensive.
The DOJ is suing New Jersey and Gov. Mikie Sherrill over recent legislation limiting the power of ICE agents in the Garden State.
Keyport residents say they're on edge because of dozens of cancer cases over the years in a neighborhood near the former Aeromarine landfill.
Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, is set to be dissolved as a massive legal settlement resolving thousands of lawsuits takes effect.
Suffolk County officials say contamination from a former Grumman Navy site is far worse than previously acknowledged and is still spreading.
The Suffolk County Police Department has converted a seized 2020 Corvette Stingray Coupe into a full-fledged police car, with lights and siren, to raise awareness about driving while under the influence.
Residents said anti-Muslim vandalism was found on at least eight stop signs in the area of Carto Circle in Deer Park.
Rumblings of a possible LIRR strike are putting commuters on edge. The MTA says it's preparing for a potential walkout, while union leaders say they're fighting for a fair deal.
Delays are still lingering after a Long Island Rail Road train hit debris Wednesday morning in one of the East River tunnels.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing pressure from opposing sides regarding a housing voucher program. While some want it to expand, others want to curb its growth.
Advocates and lawmakers are trying to close what they call a loophole in New York's laws against stalking and harassment, which they say do not keep up with the digital age.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill marked her 100th day in office by highlighting property tax relief and her affordability focus, but Republicans say New Jersey is more expensive.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine is giving a thumbs up to Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani's proposed pied-à-terre tax. His approval, however, comes with several caveats.
Applications for the Little Apple program open Thursday. It will provide full-day care for 40 children ranging from 6 weeks to 3 years old.
Keyport residents say they're on edge because of dozens of cancer cases over the years in a neighborhood near the former Aeromarine landfill.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
Travelers at Newark Airport may have been exposed to an individual with measles, New Jersey health officials warn.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
The 16th Annual Lustgarten Foundation New York City Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research was held Sunday in Battery Park City.
"The Ed Sullivan Show" on CBS brought the evolution of rock music into America's living rooms. More than 50 years after Sullivan died, he's getting the ultimate rock 'n' roll honor.
Megan Thee Stallion has decided to end her run with "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" early, the Broadway show announced on Monday.
The woman accusing Harvey Weinstein of raping her at a Manhattan hotel room in 2013 took the stand Monday in the third trial of the disgraced movie mogul.
Ticketmaster will be rereleasing tickets for Harry Styles' upcoming concerts in New York City that were originally purchased by scalpers, the company says.
The upcoming fashion exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art includes 25 mannequins based on real bodies.
The Knicks had their biggest playoff victory in franchise history, overwhelming and eliminating the Hawks 140-89 in Game 6 on Thursday night.
The soccer clinic at the Jamaica YMCA turned into a dream come true when the kids were given free tickets to a World Cup match.
The Nationals beat the Mets 5-4 Thursday, dealing reeling New York its 17th loss in 20 games.
The Washington Nationals routed the reeling New York Mets 14-2 on a rainy Wednesday night at Citi Field.
Nathan Eovaldi delivered seven scoreless innings as the Rangers blanked the Yankees 3-0, snapping New York's hot streak and avoiding a sweep in Arlington.
In New York City, where land is at a premium, a stockpile of pristine soil unearthed at construction sites helps lower emissions and support urban farmers.
Have you ever wondered what happens to a restaurant's leftover or unsold food at the end of the day? Food access advocates say it could make a big difference if it were served to the community.
A new report finds a shortage of courts, fields and swimming pools in some New York City neighborhoods.
Residents living near New York City's busiest airports say the noise overhead has escalated from a nuisance to a health concern.
Construction began Tuesday on a major redesign of Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn.
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.
Bronx Week kicks off Friday for it's 54th year. The festivities will include food, concerts, fairs, parades and performances.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced off with lawmakers for a second day on Thursday and argued the 60-day deadline to get the war approved by Congress was on hold during the current ceasefire. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
New York City's City Hall was built between 1802 and 1812. Both the interior and exterior are designated landmarks.
The store on West 72nd Street and Broadway is the busiest Trader Joe's in the country but it will be shutting down for some major renovations.
The longest shutdown of a federal department in U.S. history is officially over after President Trump signed a funding bill.
