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The hot dogs are ready, the contestants are ready, and fans will soon be flocking to Coney Island for the annual July 4th event. CBS New York's Steve Overmyer has the story.
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The hot dogs are ready, the contestants are ready, and fans will soon be flocking to Coney Island for the annual July 4th event. CBS New York's Steve Overmyer has the story.
As the crackdown on NYC's illegal cannabis shops continues, investigators say they found one store making its own colorful, misleading cartoon packages in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn.
Sheriff Anthony Miranda said more than $1 million worth of counterfeit products was seized from the Sheepshead Bay location. He said the bust will have a ripple effect across the five boroughs. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.
A nonprofit recycling center in Brooklyn says it has seen a sharp increase in people who collect cans and bottles to make a living.
That center says it has seen a sharp increase in New Yorkers acting as so-called "freelance recyclers." CBS New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
The Landmarks Preservation Commission designated the Willoughby-Hart Historic District on Tuesday, calling it an "architectural highlight."
Spike Lee's "Do the Right Thing" celebrated its 35th birthday Sunday with a block party on Do The Right Thing Way in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn.
It has been 35 years since "Do the Right Thing" was released, and Brooklyn came out to celebrate Spike Lee's iconic movie in style.
The MTA says riders can rely on prompt shuttle buses during six-week shutdown of G train line in Queens and Brooklyn.
It could be a rough summer for the 160,000 riders who take the G train every day. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
Fifteen-year-old Foridun Maulonou was shot after leaving a summer school program at FDR High School in July 2023.
The MTA says riders will have to rely on shuttle buses for six weeks to get around parts of Brooklyn and Queens. CBS New York's Christina Fan has more on what it means for your commute.
A commercial stretch along 86th Street in Bensonhurst has become a hotbed of illegal vending, according to Councilwoman Susan Zhuang.
The MTA is assuring riders shuttle bus service will be prompt during the duration of the upgrade work. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
New York City fire officials say a lithium-ion battery from an e-bike started a fire in Brooklyn that left four people hurt and a building badly damaged.
Firefighters said a lithium-ion battery caused an apartment fire that injured four people in Brooklyn.
FDNY crews pulled an e-bike with a lithium-ion battery out of the burning building in Midwood, but it was not immediately clear if it caused the fire. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian reports.
It was a bittersweet last day of school in Brooklyn where students said goodbye to their beloved crossing guard. She's retiring after decades of protecting the community. CBS New York's Steve Overmyer has the story from Vinegar Hill.
To keep it from closing, $100,000 needs to be raised by Friday. As CBS New York's John Dias reports, the school is now turning to the community for some help.
There was a big vote on the issue held on Tuesday. CBS New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
Water spews from the walls and spills into hallways at the Borinquen Plaza Houses in Brooklyn, where tenants have been complaining for years.
Water spews from the walls and spills into hallways at the Borinquen Plaza Houses in Brooklyn, where tenants have been complaining for years. CBS New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
The National Weather Service issued the high rip current warning at New York City-area beaches and said beachgoers should stay out of the water.
The National Weather Service issued a high rip current risk at beaches in Brooklyn, Queens and on Long Island, including Jacob Riis Park, where two teens disappeared days ago. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge spent her Sunday morning at the beach, where she met all kinds of people looking to beat the heat.
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 3-1 on Friday night.
It's the final weekend for New Yorkers in Manhattan to enjoy a car-free Saturday for New York City Summer Streets.
Rookie Cade Klubnik led the New York Jets to scores on his two drives in a 24-16 preseason loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Francisco Lindor and Jared Young homered Friday night, powering the Mets to a 4-1 win over the Nationals.
A man is facing hate crime charges after a frightening disruption during Shabbat services at a prominent Manhattan synagogue Friday.
It's the final weekend for New Yorkers in Manhattan to enjoy a car-free Saturday for New York City Summer Streets.
A man is facing hate crime charges after a frightening disruption during Shabbat services at a prominent Manhattan synagogue Friday.
New York City officials say they're staying ahead of what's expected to be a teen takeover this Sunday in Inwood.
Two more deaths have been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Friday.
Luigi Mangione entered a guilty plea in his federal case at a court appearance in Manhattan Friday morning.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
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.
A New Jersey man is the 46th person to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in a wheelchair.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
Even bald eagles can use some help from the boys in blue.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
Rey Grabato II is wanted by the FBI for allegedly scamming hundreds of New Jersey investors out of millions.
A new Long Island business owned by former reality TV star Bethenny Frankel was issued a stop work order hours after its grand opening Thursday.
Old Westbury Police responded to a report of a loose horse along the LIE service road Friday afternoon.
A deadly double shooting inside a Long Island home has been ruled a murder-suicide.
Jones Beach is back open for swimmers after it was prohibited due to elevated bacterial levels. The rare shutdown took place from Thursday afternoon through midday Friday. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Jones Beach is back open for swimmers after it was prohibited due to elevated bacterial levels. The rare shutdown took place from Thursday afternoon through midday Friday.
President Trump headed to Long Island Friday to campaign with Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, whom he has endorsed for governor of New York.
The Kennedy Center's board of trustees voted to add President Trump's name to the facade of the performing arts center, more than two months after a judge ordered its removal, according to a Democrat who sits on the center's board.
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.
Two more deaths have been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Friday.
Jones Beach is back open for swimmers after it was prohibited due to elevated bacterial levels. The rare shutdown took place from Thursday afternoon through midday Friday.
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.
The lineup for the 2026 Global Citizen Festival in New York City was announced Thursday.
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.
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 3-1 on Friday night.
Rookie Cade Klubnik led the New York Jets to scores on his two drives in a 24-16 preseason loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Francisco Lindor and Jared Young homered Friday night, powering the Mets to a 4-1 win over the Nationals.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
A piece of New York City sports history sold for tens of thousands of dollars at auction.
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.
Geno Smith didn't play in the Jets' preseason opener, but that gave a rookie a chance to make a first impression under the lights. CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer reports.
A guilty plea to federal charges from Luigi Mangione now sets up a high-stakes courtroom conflict. Will state murder charges proceed to trial, or will they be dismissed? CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
A new Long Island business owned by former reality TV star Bethenny Frankel was issued a stop work order hours after its grand opening Thursday.
A man is facing hate crime charges after a frightening disruption during Shabbat services at a prominent Manhattan synagogue Friday. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
Old Westbury Police responded to a report of a loose horse along the LIE service road Friday afternoon.
