Truck runs over man sleeping on Coney Island beach
The Parks Department said the truck was leaving the beach after a cleanup job and ran over the man who was laying down on the sand.
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The Parks Department said the truck was leaving the beach after a cleanup job and ran over the man who was laying down on the sand.
A Parks Department vehicle struck and killed a man sleeping on the beach in Brooklyn early Monday morning.
It happened at around 2:45 a.m. at Stillwell Avenue near Riegelmann Boardwalk on Coney Island.
There was a large crowd in the area when the shooting happened early Sunday morning, police said.
Five people were hurt in a shooting on the Coney Island boardwalk early Sunday.
Thousands of spectators filled Surf and Stillwell to watch the July 4th tradition and Coney Island became the epicenter for competitive eaters worldwide.
As usual, thousands of New Yorkers spent Independence Day at Coney Island, CBS2's Hannah Kliger reports.
Thousands of spectators gathered to watch the annual July 4th tradition, CBS2's Hannah Kliger reports.
Frankfurter-munching phenom Joey "Jaws" Chestnut gobbled his way to a 15th win and women's record-holder Miki Sudo won the women's title at the Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest.
From dramatic and daring eating, to dazzling displays in the sky, the annual Macy's Fourth of July fireworks show also returns for the 46th year.
From the beach to the boardwalk, the crowds are back enjoying this picture perfect Fourth of July. CBS2's John Dias reports.
From backyard barbecues to the Macy's 4th of July fireworks show, families in our area are gearing up to celebrate Independence Day. CBS2's John Dias reports from Coney Island, where the annual competition will do down later today.
The contests, as always, will happen on July 4th at Nathan's flagship restaurant in Coney Island.
Tens of thousands are expected to converge on Coney Island for the holiday weekend, and no Fourth of July celebration would be complete without the hot dog eating contest. CBS2's Steve Overmyer was on hand as the top dogs weighed in.
A Brooklyn anti-violence initiative has opened the doors of its brand new community center. It's an upgrade that's been a year in the making. As CBS2's Hannah Kliger shows us, this will be the start of a lot of new activities in the Coney Island neighborhood.
Top-ranked eaters from around the world compete in the contest on July 4.
The aquarium spent the last decade rebuilding and making improvements to protect it from future storms.
The aquarium spent the last decade rebuilding and making improvements to protect it from future storms.
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.
The Mermaid Parade is billed as the nation's largest art parade.
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 parade, celebrating its 40th year, steps off Saturday at 1 p.m. at 21st Street and Surf Avenue.
The iconic parade, which is scheduled for Saturday, June 18th, celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.
