
Coney Island Cyclone turns 95
The roller coaster, which opened in 1927, is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
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The roller coaster, which opened in 1927, is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
The first 95 guests in line for the world-famous roller coaster on Sunday ride for free in honor of the milestone.
Summer is officially underway in Coney Island, where the famous Mermaid Parade returned Saturday.
The famous Mermaid Parade returned to Coney Island on Saturday for its 40th anniversary.
The Mermaid Parade is billed as the nation's largest art parade.
The parade, celebrating its 40th year, steps off Saturday at 1 p.m. at 21st Street and Surf Avenue.
Thousands of sea creatures around the city are dusting off their fins and tails. They're spending this week attaching trim, gluing sparkles and painting banners in preparation for the Coney Island Mermaid Parade on Saturday, June 18; CBS2's Hannah Kliger reports.
The iconic parade, which is scheduled for Saturday, June 18th, celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.
We are just over a week away from the return of Brooklyn's iconic mermaid parade, and this year marks several big milestones for the aquatic occasion. CBS2's Hannah Kliger shows us how longtime fans are preparing for the big day.
The new mural, created by artist Danielle Mastrion, serves as a bright welcome for residents and visitors.
Coney Island's largest mural is now complete and serves as a bright welcome.
All in all, police say about 36 shots were fired, but thankfully no one was injured.
CBS2's Dave Carlin visited the rain-slicked boardwalk in the afternoon, but the beginning part of the day was nice.
CBS2's Dave Carlin has more on folks trying to make the best of the inclement weather.
Businesses along the boardwalk spent Friday prepping for the first holiday since the pandemic began without restrictions.
CBS2's Thalia Perez talks to tourists and business owners about what it's like not having pandemic restrictions this year.
Just in time for the busy summer season, the Alliance for Coney Island is excited to have a new welcome sign celebration Coney Island's past, and its present.
Just in time for the busy summer season, the Alliance for Coney Island is excited to have a new welcome sign celebration Coney Island's past, and its present. CBS2's Dana Tyler spoke with artist Danielle Mastrion.
A runner in the Brooklyn Half Marathon died just after crossing the finishing line Saturday; CBS2's Thalia Perez reports.
It might be tempting to take a dip this weekend, but this really isn't the time. Lifeguards will not be on duty until Memorial Day weekend.
The business community is looking to fill more than 400 positions, including cashiers, ride operators and food service workers.
The job fair is being held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. both Monday and Tuesday.
As CBS2's Ali Bauman reports, police fire in the suspect, who is now in custody.
A 16-inch knife was marked as evidence on West 8th Street, steps away from both the Coney Island boardwalk and the 60th Police Precinct. It was one of two blades police say a man armed himself with while blocking traffic just before 1 p.m. CBS2's Ali Bauman has the latest.
Fellow officers and Mayor Eric Adams lined up and applauded as the officer walked out of Coney Island hospital.
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Congressman Lee Zeldin will go toe-to-toe in November.
The British socialite was found guilty of helping Jeffrey Epstein abuse underage girls between 1994 and 2004.
Cassidy Hutchinson, an aide to former chief of staff Mark Meadows, testified that Trump said about the crowd at the Ellipse "something to the effect of, 'I don't effing care that they have weapons.'"
Police say no shots were fired but both men were taken into custody.
The two winners for Best Performance by an Actor and Actress receive $25,000 scholarships.
The city's Landmarks Preservation Commission has given the designations to East 222nd Street and 227th Street.
Adams told reporters on Tuesday that the district attorney should investigate Giuliani for falsely reporting a crime.
The incident happened around 7 p.m. Monday at a home on Beechwood Drive.
Authorities say erroneous information on the internet claims Alito still lives in West Caldwell.
Police say no shots were fired but both men were taken into custody.
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Congressman Lee Zeldin will go toe-to-toe in November.
The two winners for Best Performance by an Actor and Actress receive $25,000 scholarships.
The city's Landmarks Preservation Commission has given the designations to East 222nd Street and 227th Street.
The Skyray flew missions off the Intrepid more than 60 years ago.
The president aims to be able to power 10 million homes with wind energy by 2030.
Officials say there's no evidence any of the children deliberately hurt one another.
She is the second person in Connecticut to test positive for the virus this year and the first to die.
Drivers across the Tri-State Area continue to feel the squeeze at the pump.
The national average for a gallon of regular reached $4.87 on Monday. It's even more expensive in the Tri-State Area.
The incident happened around 7 p.m. Monday at a home on Beechwood Drive.
Authorities say erroneous information on the internet claims Alito still lives in West Caldwell.
The Port Authority says travelers who do not pre-book parking spots will be charged a summer peak period surcharge.
Words of advice offered following tragic drowning death of 7-year-old girl in Teaneck, New Jersey.
Instead of buying soda or snacks, the digital vending machine at Van Buren Library offers food for thought.
The girl had been reported missing after she was dropped off by a rideshare in Hempstead on Monday.
It was named for a native son from Patchogue, who was awarded the Medal of Honor for extraordinary bravery.
The incident happened at the Chabad of Great Neck on East Shore Road early Tuesday morning.
Health officials say depending on testing, the beaches could re-open Wednesday.
Medics kept the resuscitation going on the way to the hospital. Five times John Balestrieri had to be brought back.
Cassidy Hutchinson, an aide to former chief of staff Mark Meadows, testified that Trump said about the crowd at the Ellipse "something to the effect of, 'I don't effing care that they have weapons.'"
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Congressman Lee Zeldin will go toe-to-toe in November.
Authorities say erroneous information on the internet claims Alito still lives in West Caldwell.
Adams told reporters on Tuesday that the district attorney should investigate Giuliani for falsely reporting a crime.
Hinckley spoke exclusively with CBS News in his first interview.
Dr. Dave Chokshi says the tensions between Mayor de Blasio and Gov. Cuomo got in the way of public health.
The Reproductive Health Care Facilities Access Act passed the county Board of Legislators on Monday night.
The demand was overwhelming, and all appointments were booked through Monday.
The Chelsea Sexual Health Clinic opened at 11 a.m., but the line for a vaccine started forming outside about three hours earlier.
Demand was so high that it overwhelmed capacity and forced the city cut off walk-ins.
The two winners for Best Performance by an Actor and Actress receive $25,000 scholarships.
Back in November, the boy was pinned under a car that jumped the curb in Gravesend.
Preliminary investigations suggested that Mara died while swimming, state police said.
Actor to sit down with famed-yet-controversial director at 10:30 a.m. on Instagram Live
"Chicago" is only the second Broadway show in history to play 10,000 performances.
Sears (3-0) made his second spot start and limited the A's to three hits in 5 2/3 innings.
Carlos Carrasco (8-4) had a second straight rocky outing against Houston.
Trailing by four runs early, Bombers rally for 23rd come-from-behind victory of the season, 9-5 on Monday night.
The seven-time All-Star averaged 27.4 points and 5.8 assists this past season.
New York Road Runners partner with Achilles International to produce an event for people of all abilities.
"It's one of the few professions where you work with your heart, your hands, and your head at the same time," co-owner Tom Geppel told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
"That was my dream, to open a small business here," co-owner Pompeyo "Papa" Martinez told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
"We whip the whipped cream by hand. We make our hot fudge, caramel, most of our syrups," owner Vito Citrano told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
"Most of my customers are regulars. They come almost every day, and they feel that this is their home," Panagiotis Binioris said.
For hard-to-find flavors from faraway continents, professional chefs and home cooks flock to a specialty food store founded in 1944.
Thousands came out for the 2022 New York City Pride March through Manhattan on Sunday.
Juneteenth celebrations took place across New York City on June 19.
The famous Mermaid Parade returned to Coney Island on Saturday for its 40th anniversary.
Stars of stage and screen hit the red carpet for the 75th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday night.
Actor Ray Liotta has died. He was 67.
CBS2's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for June 28 at 11 p.m.
Police say an incident on a subway train led to a passenger pulling out a gun Tuesday. No shots were fired, but a witness told CBS2's Lisa Rozner riders ran for their lives and one man is under arrest.
There was bombshell testimony from a former White House aide Tuesday on Capitol Hill. CBS2's Dick Brennan has more on the surprise witness at the Capitol assault hearings.
The Associated Press is projecting Antonio Delgado as the winner in the Democratic race for lieutenant governor.
Congressman Lee Zeldin has the support of Andrew Giuliani, who conceded Tuesday night. CBS2's Alice Gainer reports.