Brooklyn Councilman Up In Arms Over Cost Of Refurbished Public Restroom
How long, and how much did it cost to build a tiny public restroom in a Brooklyn Park? The answers may astonish you, and now a local councilman is furious.
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How long, and how much did it cost to build a tiny public restroom in a Brooklyn Park? The answers may astonish you, and now a local councilman is furious.
Police have identified a person of interest after a man and woman were found shot to death in a vehicle in East New York, Brooklyn last month.
The NYPD late Sunday was investigating a deadly beating in Brooklyn that may have been sparked by a home invasion.
Some lawmakers say it's high time Stonewall Jackson Drive and General Lee Avenue in Brooklyn are renamed.
Good Samaritans found a barefoot 3-year-old boy wandering alone in Brooklyn early Friday morning.
An attempted robbery ended in gunfire at a Brooklyn gun store Wednesday morning.
Police have released an image of a tattoo found on the woman's body in the hope that it will help identify her.
As CBS2's Ali Bauman reported, locals aren't letting the act of vandalism shake their faith.
Police say the 25-year-old victim was aboard a southbound "L" train as it approached the Sutter Avenue subway station in Brownsville when he was approached by two men who tried to steal his cellphone.
The child was arrested after being found with a 9mm pistol at J.H.S. 50 John D. Wells on South 3rd Street.
Lawyers for Shkreli complained Tuesday that news coverage is tainting the jury pool.
The outage affecting central Queens and parts of Brooklyn began early Monday morning.
Police have released surveillance images of two men wanted for allegedly gunning down a man in broad daylight at a Brooklyn gas station.
Eric has been battling an intestinal disease since birth. After suiting up in a custom NYPD uniform, he took part in roll call at the 83rd Precinct Monday.
Investigators have determined the woman acts as a look out while the man works to bust open doors and gates to businesses closed for the night.
Mariely Otero heard the fall, checked her surveillance video, and peeked outside her apartment before calling 911.
It was an early birthday celebration out at Luna Park in Coney Island Sunday to honor a Brooklyn icon.
Police say 26-year-old Joseph Marvin, of Brooklyn, was seen in the neighborhood roughing up a woman and arguing with another man before he started shooting.
A 16-month-old Brooklyn girl has died after she was allegedly beaten by her father last weekend.
It happened around 4:43 a.m. on Cleveland Street just off Linden Boulevard in East New York.
A Brooklyn man is facing assault charges in connection with an unprovoked attack on a bike rider earlier this month.
Brooklyn residents gathered at Brooklyn Central Library to discuss mayoral election issues, in the third of five town meeting events with a panel of local reporters.
The family of a Brooklyn man fears he may never walk again after he was hit by a stray bullet when gunfire erupted outside his home Wednesday night.
Cell phone video caught the empty Q58 MTA bus as it careened the wrong way down Palmetto Street in Bushwick, Brooklyn around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Police sources say her own father assaulted her, leaving her with skull fractures, bleeding of the brain, and bruising so severe she's now in a coma.
A woman and her 5-month-old daughter died after a boat capsized off Liberty Island in the New York Harbor Saturday night.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
New York City and MTA officials are looking at a potential project that would capture excess heat on subway platforms in the summer to warm nearby buildings in the winter.
The man who prosecutors say orchestrated the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, Duane "Keffe D" Davis, is scheduled to go to trial almost 30 years after the drive-by shooting in Las Vegas.
Residents of a Newark apartment complex got a startling wakeup call Sunday morning when police in tactical gear, responding to reports of multiple people shot, stormed their building.
A woman and her 5-month-old daughter died after a boat capsized off Liberty Island in the New York Harbor Saturday night.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
New York City and MTA officials are looking at a potential project that would capture excess heat on subway platforms in the summer to warm nearby buildings in the winter.
An investigation is underway in the Bronx after a child fell out of a five-story window and onto the sidewalk on Sunday afternoon.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
The New York area will get some brief relief Sunday from the humid weather.
Friday evening brought yet another round of prolific thunderstorms to the Tri-State Area.
A 16-year-old boy was killed after he was hit Wednesday night by a Metro-North train going from Danbury to South Norwalk, police said.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Residents of a Newark apartment complex got a startling wakeup call Sunday morning when police in tactical gear, responding to reports of multiple people shot, stormed their building.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
The New York area will get some brief relief Sunday from the humid weather.
A camper and two lifeguards went to a Newark pool expecting a normal summer day. A child's life depended on all three.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
The NYPD is mourning the death of a former chief.
A retired New York City police chief died Friday after drowning in a backyard pool on Long Island, police say.
New York State Police are urging people across the region to report any sightings of 32-year-old Thomas Ryan, who is wanted in connection with the death of his father. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
In a narrow 50-49 vote, President Trump's former defense lawyer was confirmed as attorney general in a vote early Saturday.
The measure was approved in a 90 to 6 vote and now goes to the House.
A group of New York City homeowners is suing to delay the implementation of the new pied-à-terre tax, saying Mayor Zohran Mamdani bungled the rollout.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of documents and images related to UFOs, the fifth disclosure in recent months about the strange encounters.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council claims The High Line Hotel tested positive for Legionella bacteria twice this summer.
Several lawsuits were announced Thursday against New York City and others connected to a deadly 2025 Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
The source of exposure for the Legionnaires cluster on Manhattan's Upper East Side has been eliminated, according to the New York City Health Department.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
The New York Mets routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-1 on Sunday afternoon.
Don Nelson was one of two coaches in NBA history to have at least 250 wins with three different franchises — Milwaukee, Dallas and Golden State.
Michael Harris II opened the 10th inning with an RBI single, and the Braves beat the Yankees 2-1 on Sunday to prevent a three-game sweep.
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the New York Mets 9-0 on Saturday night to end a four-game skid.
Mariano Rivera was back on the field at the Yankees' annual Old-Timers' Day on Saturday.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
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.
Jury selection will begin Monday, nearly 30 years after the legendary rapper was gunned down in Las Vegas. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
City and transportation officials want to study whether they can capture excess heat from the platforms to store for the winter. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
The drawing determines the random order in which candidate names will appear on the ballot.
James Simmons, 61, was arrested after a 66-year-old man was hit and killed by a USPS box truck.
A 23-year-old man died, and another was injured after police said they were both stabbed on Nagle Avenue.
