Williamsburg-Greenpoint Rezoning has complicated legacy 20 years later
The 2005 rezoning of 175 blocks along Brooklyn's waterfront reshaped the skyline and the community. But some promises are only partially fulfilled 20 years later.
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The 2005 rezoning of 175 blocks along Brooklyn's waterfront reshaped the skyline and the community. But some promises are only partially fulfilled 20 years later.
A centuries-old Italian tradition paraded through the streets of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, on Thursday. Huge crowds came out for the lifting of the Giglio.
A license suspension, a fine from the state and a series of CBS News New York investigations apparently isn't enough to get a Brooklyn auto repair shop to follow the law. Investigative reporter Tim McNicholas first looked into State to State Automotive back in February when customers told him the shop was holding their cars hostage. Then, just this month, McNicholas found the shop working on cars again without a license to do so.
As CBS News New York's John Dias reports, the demand has been nonstop from Michelin star restaurants to ordinary kitchen knives.
Wednesday's annual Feast Day of Our Lady of Mount Carmel drew hundreds of worshipers to the streets of Williamsburg.
Danny Vecchiano, executive board member and this year's capo of the OLMC Feast joins CBS New York to discuss this year's event.
A state appeals court is blocking City Hall from removing the controversial bike lane on Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
Rep. Dan Goldman criticized the conditions at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports. CBS News New York Allen Devlin reports.
A 65-year-old woman was hit by a stray bullet while walking to the store in broad daylight in Brooklyn. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
G train riders in Brooklyn and Queens are facing another round of service disruptions on nights and weekends.
A 65-year-old woman was shot in broad daylight late Sunday morning in East Flatbush, Brooklyn.
Officers said they found the 27-year-old victim with a gunshot wound to the stomach in Brooklyn.
One firefighter was seriously injured battling a Brooklyn apartment building fire Saturday morning, and three civilians were treated for smoke inhalation.
There's a new kind of craft drinking experience in Industry City, Brooklyn. Sip and learn all about the different varieties of sake -- whether you like it hot, cold, or even pink!
Different firehouses are hosting block parties every Saturday through August 16 in all five boroughs.
Two people died when a car drove through a Brooklyn intersection early Friday, hitting and killing them as they crossed the street. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Two people died when a car drove through a Brooklyn intersection, hitting and killing them as they crossed the street. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
There is an active investigation in Brooklyn after two men were struck and killed by a driver who took off, according to police. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
A Brooklyn woman who says she was attacked by a large group of men back in April is now taking legal action against the city.
A woman who says she was attacked by pro-Israeli demonstrators in Brooklyn is now taking legal action against the city.
It's not often you hear about New York City removing bike lanes, but one in Brooklyn may soon be gone. A judge gave the green light to get rid of it, despite objections from cyclists. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
A 90-year-old man was fatally struck by a moped in Homecrest, Brooklyn, the NYPD said Wednesday.
A search is underway for the moped driver who hit and killed a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. As CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports, the community is fed up with what they call reckless drivers and wants change.
A judge will allow the city to remove a controversial bike lane in Brooklyn.
Police say an 11-year-old was treated for injuries to his chest and right hand, and a 13-year-old boy injured his right eye.
Earlier this month, a car service driver picked up a passenger in Brooklyn for an agreed-to ride to New Jersey. It turns out, it wasn't a ride. It was a robbery, and the driver was shot and nearly killed.
The software company at the center of a New Jersey noncitizen voting controversy fired back Thursday, saying the state is responsible for the snafu.
An emergency meeting will get underway Thursday evening in Edison, one of New Jersey's largest municipalities.
Labor Day is late this year, creating an even longer gap between the end of most summer programs and the start of school.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
Earlier this month, a car service driver picked up a passenger in Brooklyn for an agreed-to ride to New Jersey. It turns out, it wasn't a ride. It was a robbery, and the driver was shot and nearly killed.
Labor Day is late this year, creating an even longer gap between the end of most summer programs and the start of school.
A suspect is in custody after a double stabbing on the Upper West Side, police say.
New security camera footage shows the moments a man set off fireworks, shot an airsoft gun and lit the outside of a federal building in Manhattan on fire.
An old brick sewer collapsed under a street in Yonkers, opening up a big sinkhole Thursday morning.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area Tuesday after a brief reprieve.
Storms brought flooding rains, damaging winds, hail and lightning to New York and New Jersey on Saturday.
While the air quality is improving, haze still lingers as New Yorkers brace for upcoming rain and possibly severe storms Saturday.
A tornado warning was issued in parts of New Jersey on Thursday evening.
The software company at the center of a New Jersey noncitizen voting controversy fired back Thursday, saying the state is responsible for the snafu.
An emergency meeting will get underway Thursday evening in Edison, one of New Jersey's largest municipalities.
Edison, one of New Jersey's largest municipalities, has furloughed hundreds of workers as it deals with budget woes.
The National Weather Service on Wednesday confirmed four tornadoes touched down in northern New Jersey and New York during severe storms on Tuesday.
There were two confirmed tornadoes in northern New Jersey on Tuesday.
There are some Long Island Rail Road service changes planned for the weekend.
A Long Island father suffered a catastrophic spinal cord injury, and doctors thought he would never walk again. But as CBS News New York's Jessica Moore explains, he's now defying the odds.
Labor Day is late this year, creating an even longer gap between the end of most summer programs and the start of school.
There was a public hearing on Tuesday night over a proposed Islamic boarding school and mosque in the Long Island hamlet of Bay Shore.
An electrical transformer caught fire outside the Nassau County Court Building on Long Island on Tuesday.
The software company at the center of a New Jersey noncitizen voting controversy fired back Thursday, saying the state is responsible for the snafu.
An emergency meeting will get underway Thursday evening in Edison, one of New Jersey's largest municipalities.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
The Justice Department withdrew its subpoenas for New York Times reporters during a court heraing Thursday, after a judge grilled government lawyers for making "errors."
New York City says the average bus speed on Fordham Road in the Bronx is 5 mph, which is why ground was broken Wednesday on a major redesign.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
For the third day in a row, the NYC Health Department has announced a death in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
A second death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Saturday.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The final show of Jay-Z's anniversary concert series at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours after hundreds of ticketless fans flooded the gates and breached security, according to officials.
Jay-Z and some very special guests took over Yankee Stadium on Friday night, performing to a sold-out crowd.
There were 89 people arrested in the New York area over the course of the World Cup, the NYPD said.
Nicolás Fernández scored on a first-half penalty kick and Agustín Ojeda found the net in the second half to help New York City FC hold off the Columbus Crew 2-1 on Wednesday night.
The Philadelphia Union beat the New York Red Bulls 3-1 on Wednesday night for their first win in more than three months.
The New York Yankees beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0 Wednesday night for a doubleheader split.
Joey Ortiz went 3 for 3 and was a homer away from the cycle to help the Brewers defeat the Mets 4-3 on Wednesday.
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.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
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.
The turtle was rescued in the waters off Massachusetts back in November, suffering from what's called "cold stunning." CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
The blaze started at around 11 a.m. on Thursday in a two-story home on Belmont Avenue in East New York. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
There are some Long Island Rail Road service changes planned for the weekend.
Penn Station could get a new name if Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy gets his way.
New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport is leading a charge accusing the Trump administration of coercing them into complying with election and immigration policies in order to receive federal disaster funding.
