Elderly Woman Dies In Fire In Crown Heights, Brooklyn
A woman who was reportedly 91 years old died early Monday, in an apartment building fire in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn.
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A woman who was reportedly 91 years old died early Monday, in an apartment building fire in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn.
In the storm-ravaged, flood-damaged Brooklyn community of Gerritsen Beach, residents were worried about the mold and the repairs as work went on to get back to normal.
New York City held a day of service Saturday in Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island, to assist those who have been devastated by Superstorm Sandy.
Between Oct. 17 and Nov. 5, police said the suspect robbed various stores nine times -- including the same Subway restaurant on Atlantic Avenue twice, a Tasti-D-Lite yogurt store on 7th Avenue three times and a Blue Marble Ice Cream shop.
The nor'easter, as promised, brought gusting winds, rain and snow and plunged households that waited for days without power because of Sandy back into darkness in temperatures near freezing.
"We are working day and night to restore service as quickly as possible to give customers more travel options after the storm each day," said MTA Chairman and CEO Joseph Lhota.
Police are investigating the deaths of a 4-year-old girl and a 5-year-old boy who died in separate incidents in Brooklyn and the Bronx.
Along the Brooklyn waterfront, piles of debris lay strewn about from homes soaked with sea water and sand during Superstorm Sandy.
As if the cleanup weren't bad enough, the New York Metro area was dealing with cold conditions – while many residents had no electricity.
Residents of storm-ravaged Sea Gate, Brooklyn on Saturday morning had just begun to sift through what was left of their homes.
New Yorkers continue to face obstacles as they try to return to pre-Sandy routines three days after the superstorm slammed the city.
Police have released the identities and information on the deaths of many of the 32 people who lost their lives to Superstorm Sandy in New York City.
The Nets' much-hyped regular-season debut in Brooklyn is just two days away, though there are serious questions about whether the game can be played due to the devastating effects of Sandy.
Can anyone really get excited about the Islanders' move right now? My issue is simple: there is no hockey.
Forgive me if I don't celebrate with Michael Bloomberg, Marty Markowitz and Charles Wang. Brooklyn is better than Quebec, but it still feels like another punch to the soul for the true fans of a once-proud franchise.
Police have launched a search for four teenage boys and/or young men who set up meetings on Facebook with younger boys, only to rob them when the meetings took place.
In the city that never sleeps, there's already a T-shirt to celebrate the Islanders' future home.
Residents on both sides of the issue voiced their concerns to New York City lawmakers Tuesday night about the practice of stopping and frisking hundreds of thousands of people a year.
The Bloomberg administration has staged a crackdown on illegal and unsafe tourist accommodations.
A 19-year-old man was being held without bail Monday in connection with two deadly shootings in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn, including one that took the life of a 79-year-old man in a barbershop.
Frozen yogurt shops are popping up all over the Park Slope section of Brooklyn, and some residents of the community have had enough, according to published reports.
Sources told CBS 2 the computer-generated note referenced Beltway sniper Lee Boyd Malvo being let out of prison and threatening that a pregnant girl will die every week if Malvo is not freed from jail.
Stefanie Gray is about to make that MetroCard swipe worth every penny and she tries to set the record for passing through every subway station.
A man was struck and killed by a vehicle in a hit-and-run Sunday afternoon in Highland Park, on the cusp of Brooklyn and Queens.
Police in Brooklyn are searching for the killer of a pregnant bride-to-be who was found stabbed to death inside of her Brownsville home on Saturday.
City Hall is expected to announce Friday precisely which NYC buildings have cooling towers that have tested positive for Legionella bacteria.
Nadine Menendez is starting her 54-month sentence for her role in a federal bribery scheme with her husband.
President Trump said Friday he won't sign the law, but a U.S. official said he isn't expected to veto it either.
Anyone who double-parks, blocks a bus stop, or idles in bus lanes part of the Automated Camera Enforcement Program is likely getting a ticket.
Efforts are underway to get U.S.-Iran peace talks back on track after the most intense exchange of attacks since the ceasefire took effect.
City Hall is expected to announce Friday precisely which NYC buildings have cooling towers that have tested positive for Legionella bacteria.
Anyone who double-parks, blocks a bus stop, or idles in bus lanes part of the Automated Camera Enforcement Program is likely getting a ticket.
Scattered flash flooding, some severe thunderstorms and downpours are returning to the New York and New Jersey area Friday.
Viral online competitions offer thousands of dollars in prizes and donate part of the money raised to charity, but what should you know before you enter or donate?
The developer behind the East Side high rise that sparked stability concerns and evacuations this week is currently facing two lawsuits.
Scattered flash flooding, some severe thunderstorms and downpours are returning to the New York and New Jersey area Friday.
Thursday's flood warnings have been canceled for New York City and New Jersey, but storms are expected to return Friday.
Severe thunderstorms swept through New York and New Jersey on Saturday night, causing damage amid Fourth of July festivities.
The brutal heat wave caused power problems across New York City on Friday.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100 degrees set on this date in 1966.
Nadine Menendez is starting her 54-month sentence for her role in a federal bribery scheme with her husband.
Scattered flash flooding, some severe thunderstorms and downpours are returning to the New York and New Jersey area Friday.
Lightning apparently struck a home and sparked a fire in New Jersey amid torrential storms Thursday.
Thursday's flood warnings have been canceled for New York City and New Jersey, but storms are expected to return Friday.
Homes and roads were inundated with floodwaters as strong storms swept through the Tri-State Area on Monday.
Scattered flash flooding, some severe thunderstorms and downpours are returning to the New York and New Jersey area Friday.
The Smithtown Library on Long Island opened all of its doors Thursday, nearly two years after a wave of water flowed through the building during catastrophic flooding. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Some people who watched the FourLeaf Air Show at Jones Beach over the weekend are claiming the colorful smoke from the performing planes damaged their boats.
Thursday's flood warnings have been canceled for New York City and New Jersey, but storms are expected to return Friday.
Three arrests have been made in a large-scale mail-theft scheme that struck over and over again right outside of Long Island post offices.
Nadine Menendez is starting her 54-month sentence for her role in a federal bribery scheme with her husband.
President Trump said Friday he won't sign the law, but a U.S. official said he isn't expected to veto it either.
New York City has tested about 150 cooling towers for Legionella bacteria and detected it in at least one on Manhattan's Upper East side.
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is suspending his campaign against GOP Sen. Susan Collins, after a woman accused him of sexually assaulting her five years ago.
The former Pfizer building in Midtown is among the largest office-to-residential building conversions in New York City history. The City Council has recently paved the way for similar projects.
City Hall is expected to announce Friday precisely which NYC buildings have cooling towers that have tested positive for Legionella bacteria.
New York City has tested about 150 cooling towers for Legionella bacteria and detected it in at least one on Manhattan's Upper East side.
Cooling tower testing continues on New York City's Upper East Side as the number of Legionnaires' disease cases continues to grow.
Nearly 300 cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported in New York City alone over the past two months, health officials said Wednesday.
A cluster of Legionnaires' disease cases on New York City's Upper East Side is under investigation, health officials say.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married in a place that generates plenty of garbage, and one man figured out there is a market for it if you package it just right.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
"Dolly: A True Original Musical" will take viewers on a journey of the singer's life at the St. James Theatre on West 44th Street.
The Empire State Building lit up in blue for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding Friday night.
Rice hit his 28th homer, a towering three-run shot to right-center, off Casey Legumina in the sixth to extend New York's lead to 10-3.
Sean Manaea had his longest start in 21 months for the Mets, who won a series for just the third time since June 1.
Christian Pulisic was diagnosed with a fractured right leg, the U.S. Soccer Federation announced Thursday.
Jalen Brunson's jersey that he wore during Game 1 of the NBA Finals sold for more than $1 million at an auction Wednesday.
Jared Young was plunked with the bases loaded in the eighth inning, sparking a five-run rally that lifted the Mets to a 6-2 win over the Royals.
Eddie Palmieri, the East Harlem legend who revolutionized Latin music, now has a street renamed in his honor.
Services for the UnderServed's urban gardens and beehives provide therapeutic opportunities for New Yorkers with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges
Religious institutions across the country are exploring how their properties can help address the affordable housing crisis, with a Brooklyn development offering a model for blending community needs with faith-based missions.
The Classical Theatre of Harlem's artistic director says Shakespeare's famous tragedy is more relevant today, though audiences can always expect a twist.
Brooklyn residents say loose boards and protruding nails on the Coney Island boardwalk have caused serious injuries.
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.
Showers and storms will develop in the afternoon and into the evening in New York City and New Jersey. CBS News New York's John Elliott has the forecast.
The popular phenomenon returns Saturday and Sunday evening when the setting sun lines up perfectly with Manhattan's street grid.
There are now at least 46 cases of Legionnaires' disease connected to Upper East Side cooling tower since the cluster was first identified last week, New York City Health Department officials said. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
A man was nearly sucked out the window of a Ryanair flight when it "detached" midair en route to Germany, with other passengers pulling him back inside, a witness told Greek media on Friday.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani talked about two new rules under consumer protection laws, calling for more transparency and the creation of a simple "cancel" button on subscriptions.
