Memorial Day Around Tri-State Lacked Usual Punch Due To Pandemic, But Some Enjoyed Relative Peace And Quiet
Memorial Day is often considered the unofficial start of summer. But what about in the midst of a global pandemic?
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Memorial Day is often considered the unofficial start of summer. But what about in the midst of a global pandemic?
A crowd cheered Sliwa on as several city Parks Department officers tried to order him out of the surf.
You will be able to walk on the boardwalk, walk on the sand, and even wade in the water this weekend but the city says no swimming.
Mayor Bill de Blasio says even though he's getting some help from the federal government, it's still not enough.
The former New York Knicks guard and Brooklyn native discusses his basketball journey in a new documentary.
The new Sky Chaser ropes course will open in the coming months. It's a 60-foot tall structure with different activity levels meant to challenge people both mentally and physically.
Ten years ago, the Bloomberg administration leased the land to amusement park company Zamperla.
Bundled up with their babies, families in Brooklyn filled the lobby of the Coney Island Cathedral for a fresh start in more ways than one.
Nearly 4,000 people dressed in much less than what the cold weather calls for waited eagerly on Coney Island's boardwalk to jump into the Atlantic.
With the first day of the new year comes the competition for the city's first baby of 2020. This year, we have two bundles of joy sharing the title.
The five suspects allegedly tried to leave the store without paying for about $40 worth of candy, but store employees confronted them.
Tuesday marked the seventh anniversary of Superstorm Sandy battering the Tri-State Area. Transit officials say the rebuilding efforts are far from over.
Until now those commuters had to deal with stopping at 26 stations with no express option.
Considered by many as the unofficial end of summer, it's no surprise many people were out getting a head start on the weekend fun.
A sea of supportive cyclists rallied Sunday at Bartel-Pritchard Square next to Prospect Park to honor a cyclist who was killed earlier this month.
Police said Mirza Baig, of Queens, ran a red light and slammed into an SUV on August 11 in Coney Island. The SUV then struck and killed 52-year-old Jose Alzorriz.
Police responded to a 911 call on West 19th Street in Brooklyn where they found a 27-year-old man shot in the abdomen and a 38-year-old man shot in the head.
The family-friendly event attracts more than 10,000 visitors to the historic Riegelmann Boardwalk.
Coney Island, known as the birthplace of the amusement park, offers timeless entertainment with something for everyone. This nonprofit group encourages appreciation for the area's past and present while keeping its memories alive.
A bus driver and matron are facing charges after leaving a little girl on a bus.
According to police, the mother told the officers a daycare transportation vehicle picked up the child Monday morning.
Locals say a stretch of the boardwalk between the amusement park and aquarium is the most deteriorated: Planks are loose, screws are popping off.
Police closed off the area around West 5th Street and the shoreline while they investigated the scene.
Coney Island is the place to be this Fourth of July, with plenty for the entire family to enjoy.
Spectators came from far and wide on July 4, 2019, to take in the annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest as competitors tried to take in as many hot dogs as they could handle.
The Albany budget battle that could test whether New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has to raise property taxes began Tuesday with the state Senate and Assembly unveiling their initial wish lists.
A Brooklyn man is facing multiple charges for allegedly pushing two people onto subway tracks on the Upper East Side Sunday.
The Jets are set to acquire quarterback Geno Smith and a seventh-round draft pick from the Raiders.
A Long Island mother accused of driving while impaired in a 2024 wrong-way crash that killed her son 9-year-old son on the Southern State Parkway has been found not competent to stand trial, the Suffolk County DA's office confirmed Tuesday.
Carl Schurz Park near Gracie Mansion was evacuated Tuesday as police investigated a suspicious package. It comes after two teens were arrested for an attempted "an act of ISIS-inspired terrorism."
The Albany budget battle that could test whether New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has to raise property taxes began Tuesday with the state Senate and Assembly unveiling their initial wish lists.
A Brooklyn man is facing multiple charges for allegedly pushing two people onto subway tracks on the Upper East Side Sunday.
The Jets are set to acquire quarterback Geno Smith and a seventh-round draft pick from the Raiders.
A Long Island mother accused of driving while impaired in a 2024 wrong-way crash that killed her son 9-year-old son on the Southern State Parkway has been found not competent to stand trial, the Suffolk County DA's office confirmed Tuesday.
Carl Schurz Park near Gracie Mansion was evacuated Tuesday as police investigated a suspicious package. It comes after two teens were arrested for an attempted "an act of ISIS-inspired terrorism."
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It's a First Alert Weather Day.
The Tri-State Area's weekend is looking like a tale of two seasons with both snow and sunshine.
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
The Jets are set to acquire quarterback Geno Smith and a seventh-round draft pick from the Raiders.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
While the money promised by Gov. Mikie Sherrill will help Phillipsburg make sinkhole repairs, it won't be enough to get everyone back in their homes.
The suspect allegedly used Google Translate to threaten to shoot a cashier at Mi Rinconcito Ecuatoriano in Newark.
Americans coming from the Middle East arrived at JFK Airport on Thursday and said the U.S. evacuation plan after attacking Iran was grossly insufficient.
A Long Island mother accused of driving while impaired in a 2024 wrong-way crash that killed her son 9-year-old son on the Southern State Parkway has been found not competent to stand trial, the Suffolk County DA's office confirmed Tuesday.
A three-alarm fire was reported Tuesday morning at West Side Elementary School in Laurel Hollow on Long Island.
Data shows a massive increase in pump-and-dump schemes over the last year. Two traders from New York say it cost them tens of thousands of dollars.
Virtual reality is helping some veterans on Long Island travel the world again without leaving their nursing home.
Many of these Long Islanders believe their section of New York's shoreline is shrinking because of the brutal winter.
The Albany budget battle that could test whether New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has to raise property taxes began Tuesday with the state Senate and Assembly unveiling their initial wish lists.
Carl Schurz Park near Gracie Mansion was evacuated Tuesday as police investigated a suspicious package. It comes after two teens were arrested for an attempted "an act of ISIS-inspired terrorism."
More than 1,000 new seats for New York City's 3-K program were announced Tuesday by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
The escalating war in Iran is having a serious impact on gas prices. However, there may be hope on the horizon.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Failed contract agreements between Mount Sinai and Anthem have caused thousands of New York patients to lose in-network care.
New York Attorney General Letitia James' office has ordered NYU Langone Health to resume its Transgender Youth Health Program.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Actress Daryl Hannah explains why the depiction of herself in the FX miniseries "Love Story" is unacceptable in an op-ed in Friday's New York Times.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Brian Anthony Moreland is a Tony Award-nominated producer who has worked on numerous hit shows and joins a short list of Black producers working on Broadway.
Pokémon fans across New York City waited in live for special events marking the franchise's 30th anniversary.
The Jets are set to acquire quarterback Geno Smith and a seventh-round draft pick from the Raiders.
Mika Zibanejad had two goals and an assist, and the New York Rangers scored on three power plays in a 6-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night.
Baltimore Ravens' tight end Isaiah Likely and All-Pro punter Jordan Stout are following John Harbaugh to the New York Giants, the Associated Press reported.
Minkah Fitzpatrick is coming to the New York Jets and will fill a major need for Aaron Glenn's defense.
John Gibson and Cam Talbot combined to make 31 saves, Dominik Shine scored his first NHL goal and the Red Wings beat the Devils 3-0 on Sunday night.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
Could New York City's harsh winter weather end up curbing the number of rats? Here's why experts are saying don't count on it.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
And the craziest part is it doesn't have a bedroom. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
The mayor issued a plea to residents who apply on Tuesday. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
As CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports, some say they are struggling to get in touch.
While road crews work year-round filling potholes, the more permanent work doesn't start until the spring. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Temps hit 80 degrees on Tuesday in some parts of the Tri-State Area, but it's going to be an entirely different story going forward into next week. CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn explains.
