Brooklyn teacher who built nationally renowned chess team retires
Eliot Weiss became a legend not only in his calculus classroom, but on the chessboard.
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Eliot Weiss became a legend not only in his calculus classroom, but on the chessboard.
Thursday marked the end of an era for Brooklyn teacher Eliot Weiss, who spent half a century in the classroom and built a legacy known around the country. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger shares the fond farewells and lessons learned over the decades.
Police say the 36-year-old woman was found with a gunshot wound to the head late Wednesday night. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports from the scene.
Once a towering presence in northeastern forests, the American Chestnut is making a quiet comeback in Brooklyn.
CBS News New York's Allen Devlin has more on how New Yorkers trying to make a living dealt with the brutal temperatures.
The nonprofit Qaravan is working to help immigrants fleeing homophobia, discrimination, and war in the former Soviet countries of Eastern Europe.
A man with a knife attacked two good Samaritans after they escorted a woman he was allegedly following, New York City police said.
A woman says she was being followed by a stranger before two men came to her aid and walked her home. Later, she found out that police say the men were stabbed by the stranger. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger went to Green-Wood Cemetery to explain how researchers are working to make them more resistant to the fungus that wiped them out.
The good Samaritans escorted a woman home in the Kensington section before the suspect attacked with a knife, NYPD said.
As the first full day of summer began, many New Yorkers had already decided to hit the beach. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
It's a story CBS News New York has covered extensively since it happened – a little boy seemingly vanished without a trace from his Brooklyn foster home in 2010. In this weekend's latest "Cold Case with Alice Gainer," we look into the disappearance of Patrick Alford Jr.
Police say a man in his 30s was shot multiple times near the corner of Marcy Ave. and MLK Jr. Place. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports from the scene.
The two Brooklyn natives met for breakfast and served up the message that Juneteenth is about the the continued fight for justice. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Police say the suspect they are looking for in the burning of nearly a dozen NYPD vehicles in Brooklyn last week is no stranger to law enforcement.
They say residents are losing their homes, and they want justice. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger breaks down their message, and how city and state prosecutors are responding.
Toya Lillard, Executive Director of 651 ARTS and Marija Abney, Founder of The Soapbox Presents joins CBS New York to discuss this weekend's celebration.
Burrell was found dead Tuesday at her Brooklyn home. As CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports, her cause of death is under investigation.
Police said the 55-year-old Food Network star was found dead inside her Brooklyn home Tuesday. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger has the story from Brighton Beach, Brooklyn.
In Brooklyn, police now say a drunk driver is to blame for a three-car crash that sent four people to the hospital, including two officers who are in critical condition. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo has the latest.
A driver was in custody after the three-car collision, according to police. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Rain couldn't put a damper on Brooklyn's Juneteenth parade. The community danced and marched from Gotham Health Center to Gershwin Park in East New York.
New York City's Juneteenth Parade on Saturday marches to Gershwin Park in Brooklyn. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports.
Mayor Eric Adams is back-pedaling on a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn, citing safety concerns. As CBS News New York's Lori Bordonaro reports, the decision to remove it is drawing mixed reaction in Williamsburg.
A piece of New York City sports history sold for tens of thousands of dollars at auction.
Logan Gilbert pitched six innings and combined with three relievers on a four-hitter as the Mariners ended a six-game skid with a 1-0 victory over the Yankees on Thursday.
Luigi Mangione, accused in the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is in discussions about a possible plea deal on federal charges, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
Cade Klubnik's confidence on the field has impressed his Jets teammates just as much as his big throws and quick grasp of the playbook.
The New York City Council passed the "SCOOP Act" Thursday, a package of bills aiming to keep sidewalks clear of dog waste.
A piece of New York City sports history sold for tens of thousands of dollars at auction.
Luigi Mangione, accused in the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is in discussions about a possible plea deal on federal charges, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
The New York City Council passed the "SCOOP Act" Thursday, a package of bills aiming to keep sidewalks clear of dog waste.
The NYPD is investigating the death of a 15-year-old boy who was found shot in the head in a Bronx apartment.
Police say they are investigating a deli fire that injured one person and damaged a row of Bronx businesses as possible arson.
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.
Rey Grabato II is wanted by the FBI for allegedly scamming hundreds of New Jersey investors out of millions.
Belleville residents said flames broke out in a home on Crescent Terrace just before 3 a.m. Thursday, before spreading.
A family in Newark, New Jersey, is demanding answers after a teenager was hit by a driver and killed while walking home Sunday night.
A string of cyberattacks on water systems across the nation, including in New Jersey, has put many local towns on edge.
Police have made an arrest after a mother and child were hit crossing the street Tuesday morning in New Jersey.
The grieving family is trying to get to the bottom of what happened to two men found shot dead in their home. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
The sister of two brothers who police say were shot to death in their Long Island home is opening up about her loss. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
A double homicide investigation is underway in Hempstead, where two men were found shot in a home Wednesday morning. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
A Long Island man caught on camera buying booze and speeding nearly 80 mph into a crowded nail salon, killing four people, was sentenced Wednesday. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Neighbors told CBS News New York's John Dias two brothers were killed inside their home on Wednesday morning.
Tehran has asserted that the Strait of Hormuz is "under Iran's control and management" after President Trump said the U.S. might "keep it."
A string of cyberattacks on water systems across the nation, including in New Jersey, has put many local towns on edge.
President Trump secretly moved from Air Force One to another plane within a day of U.S. and Turkish intelligence picking up on an Iranian plot to fire a missile at the jet, CBS News has learned.
A new poll in the New York governor's race shows Gov. Kathy Hochul's lead over challenger Bruce Blakeman narrowing as likely voters start focusing on the November ballot.
President Trump said Karoline Leavitt will be leaving her role to focus on her young family.
New Yorkers who buy their own health insurance could pay more as insurers file requests with the State Department of Financial Services to increase premiums.
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.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.
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 piece of New York City sports history sold for tens of thousands of dollars at auction.
Logan Gilbert pitched six innings and combined with three relievers on a four-hitter as the Mariners ended a six-game skid with a 1-0 victory over the Yankees on Thursday.
Cade Klubnik's confidence on the field has impressed his Jets teammates just as much as his big throws and quick grasp of the playbook.
The Yankees erased an early deficit and pulled away for a 10-5 victory over the skidding Mariners on Wednesday night.
Ryan McMahon and Trent Grisham each hit a two-run single in the seventh inning to send the Yankees past the slumping Mariners 4-1 on Tuesday night.
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.
More than 3,500 are still missing. Rescuers say they have entered the final stage of the search for survivors. CBS News New York's Lilia Luciano reports.
Two families say they barely got out and firefighters had a hard time containing the fire because of water pressure issues. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
A City Council committee approved a slate of bills to approve the plan, and the entire council may vote on the bills Wednesday.
Researchers at Kindred Companion Sciences altered the DNA of two beagles using gene-editing techniques so they wouldn't produce a key allergen. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
The New York City Council may soon make it easier for dog owners to clean up after their pets.
