Police Arrest Suspect In Vandalism Of 9/11 Memorial In Coney Island
Elliot Baez, 58, has been charged with criminal mischief for allegedly defacing the memorial.
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Elliot Baez, 58, has been charged with criminal mischief for allegedly defacing the memorial.
A search was under way Friday night for a suspect in the theft of single shoes right from women's feet on the stairs to an elevated subway station in Coney Island, Brooklyn.
The status report from the city's Department of Investigation shows of 14,000 applications to the Built it Back program, 90 percent of which say they have not seen any help.
The alleged encounter at the Surfside Gardens Housing Project was caught on cellphone video.
Even after sundown, it remained warm enough to quickly melt ice cream cones.
Despite overcast conditions, Coney Island was packed with New Yorkers wanting to hold onto the last bit of summer Saturday.
New York City has Labor Day Weekend meals, festivals and fireworks galore across the five boroughs.
Labor Day Weekend is upon us and with that is possibly your last chance to hit the beach this summer. If you're looking to soak up some rays this holiday weekend, here are some free beaches in New York City.
All of the life-support systems at the Coney Island facility were working and the animals were not impacted by the situation, the aquarium said.
Police Wednesday evening were asking the public to help them find a 73-year-old woman who has not been seen since Tuesday of last week.
The 24th annual Sand Sculpting Competition raised money for victims of Superstorm Sandy.
August isn't over yet, but this weekend is your last chance to participate in Summer Streets. In addition to riding, running, or walking down Park Avenue, check out our other picks for the best eating, drinking, and merrymaking this weekend.
A veteran lifeguard stepped into action this week, after a 10-year-old girl found a loaded gun buried in the sand in the water at the beach at Coney Island.
A 10-year-old girl found a loaded handgun on the beach at Coney Island, Brooklyn Monday evening, police said.
Before entering the Mad Decent Block Party at MCU Park in Coney Island, attendees will undergo a thorough pre-show screening, which includes K-9 narcotics units.
Many of New York's top attractions can be visited for free or at a discount.
Thousands of New Yorkers scrambled from Coney Island to Brighton Beach Sunday to find dozens of Pez dispensers filled with cash in the sand, CBS 2 reported.
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, City Councilman Mark Treyger and others spent the morning passing out fliers with water safety tips, not far from where Takara McDuffy drowned Tuesday.
A 10-year-old girl is dead, after being pulled from the water off the beach in Coney Island, Brooklyn.
A plane flying a banner advertisement over Coney Island and parts of Long Island Saturday created an uproar among residents.
Following a wet start to the holiday weekend, Tri-State area residents are finally getting the sun and warm temperatures they've been hoping for.
The girl apparently fell asleep on the train and missed her stop. Authorities are working to determine where she has been and if anyone attempted to interfere with her return.
High-ranking chowhound Joey "Jaws'' Chestnut packed away 61 franks and buns in 10 minutes on Friday at the Coney Island contest while defending champion Sonya "Black Widow'' Thomas lost her title.
There's probably a lot you don't know about the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest so here are five things that may surprise you.
A suspect was charged late Wednesday in connection with a shooting left that two people – including a 10-year-old boy -- wounded in Coney Island, Brooklyn this past weekend.
As Kalshi and Polymarket become more popular, lawmakers in New York are scrambling to create new rules for prediction markets.
Jalen Brunson had 26 points and the Knicks snapped the Trail Blazers' five-game winning streak with a 123-114 victory Sunday.
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Trump administration officials are set to meet with Danish officials about Greenland on Wednesday, diplomatic sources tell CBS News.
As Kalshi and Polymarket become more popular, lawmakers in New York are scrambling to create new rules for prediction markets.
Once an elementary school teacher in the Bronx, Kamar Samuels now leads the nation's largest school system under NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
The potential for a major nurses strike in New York City is growing by the minute, with major hospitals and the New York State Nurses Association failing to get a deal done before Sunday's midnight deadline.
At least 100 demonstrators took to New York City's Federal Plaza in the rain Saturday afternoon to condemn the shooting.
New York City is committing $4 million to expand public bathroom access across the five boroughs, Mayor Mamdani announced Saturday.
It was a mostly dry Sunday, until some snow squalls briefly hit the Tri-State Area on Sunday night.
Investigators said the victim was struck by a bullet inside his Danbury, Connecticut, home, and it came from the unit next door.
Enjoy the spring preview while it lasts because umbrellas will be your best friend this weekend!
It will feel more like March than January.
While Tuesday may have some bumps, the trend is toward milder, more pleasant weather.
Richard Codey, the former governor of New Jersey and the state's longest-serving lawmaker, has died, his family announced.
There were two deadly shootings in Middlesex County, New Jersey, just hours apart this weekend, both involving teenagers.
It was a mostly dry Sunday, until some snow squalls briefly hit the Tri-State Area on Sunday night.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Police say a rock was thrown at a school bus on the New Jersey Turnpike, shattering a window and seriously injuring a young child.
New York state is taking legal action against the Trump administration for halting construction of five offshore wind farms.
It was a mostly dry Sunday, until some snow squalls briefly hit the Tri-State Area on Sunday night.
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John Pillaccio, accused in the fatal stabbing of a CVS employee on Long Island on Christmas Day, appeared before a judge on Wednesday.
It will feel more like March than January.
As Kalshi and Polymarket become more popular, lawmakers in New York are scrambling to create new rules for prediction markets.
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
Trump administration officials are set to meet with Danish officials about Greenland on Wednesday, diplomatic sources tell CBS News.
Once an elementary school teacher in the Bronx, Kamar Samuels now leads the nation's largest school system under NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
President Trump appeared to lay out his red line of action on Friday when he warned that if the Iranian government began "killing people like they have in the past, we would get involved."
The potential for a major nurses strike in New York City is growing by the minute, with major hospitals and the New York State Nurses Association failing to get a deal done before Sunday's midnight deadline.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
A potentially deadly and drug-resistant fungus is spreading nationwide, including New York and New Jersey.
Brooklyn-based Maimonides Health is merging with NYC Health + Hospitals, New York City health leaders announced.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
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Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Video of an angry confrontation during intermission at a performance of "Mamma Mia!" on Broadway is going viral on social media.
Weinstein's defense attorney told the judge he'd like to pursue plea negotiations after last year's mistrial on a rape charge.
Jalen Brunson had 26 points and the Knicks snapped the Trail Blazers' five-game winning streak with a 123-114 victory Sunday.
Cedric Coward hit two late 3-pointers and scored 21 points to help the Grizzlies hold off the Nets 103-98 on Sunday.
Cody Glass scored twice, but the Devils dropped their fourth straight, 4-3 to the Jets on Sunday.
The Islanders beat the Wild 4-3 on Saturday night.
Pavel Zacha recorded his first career hat trick - one of his goals coming while most of New York's players were in the locker room at the end of the first period - and the Boston Bruins coasted past the Rangers 10-2 on Saturday.
Legislation would protect and expand hunger programs and improve benefit security as New York pantries see rising demand.
The people and businesses of Ridgewood, Queens, have banded together to help those impacted by the recent apartment building fire.
Student athletes at a high school in Queens have won both state and national video game championships.
Thousands of teachers across New York are participating in a statewide campaign demanding pension reform.
For the 48th year, El Museo del Barrio hosted a parade in East Harlem for Three Kings' Day.
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.
In the interim, CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn is calling for the sun to make appearances on Monday, Tuesday and possibly Wednesday, with temperatures in the mid to upper 40s each day.
As users of sites like Kalshi and Polymarket grow, so do concerns about insider trading and reckless gambling. CBS News New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas has the story.
CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner spoke with colleagues who credit the former governor for legislation that changed smoking laws, mental health treatment, and paved the way for the construction of MetLife Stadium.
Tensions have continued to grow following last week's fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent, prompting more protesters across the country to rally for justice and change. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
New video shows the truck speeding by, as protesters chased after it. One man was taken into custody. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin has the story.
