Coney Island boardwalk comes to life for Memorial Day Weekend
Before you hit the surf, experts have some important safety advice. Lifeguards start on duty Saturday.
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Before you hit the surf, experts have some important safety advice. Lifeguards start on duty Saturday.
The beach is bound to be a popular destination this Memorial Day Weekend for the unofficial kickoff to summer, CBS2's Kristie Keleshian reports.
Before you hit the surf, experts have some important safety advice. CBS2's John Dias reports.
The weather looks great this weekend, but there are a few hazards to look out for as we get back into the water. CBS2's John Dias reports from Coney Island.
Coney Island Beach officially opens this weekend with lifeguards on duty from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
A Coney Island school gym that was used to house hundreds of asylum seekers is now empty, but as CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports, that doesn't mean using schools as housing is entirely off the table.
CBS2 has learned New York City is moving asylum seekers out of the gymnasium at P.S. 188 in Coney Island.
At least 20 schools are now on a list of possible shelters.
Parents are protesting the city's plans to house asylum seekers at some public schools. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports from P.S. 188 in Coney Island.
Sources told CBS2 asylum seekers could be heading to at least six more schools.
The city says the housing will be temporary, but some parents say they should find another option. CBS2's John Dias reports from Coney Island.
The plan is drawing pushback from some parents and officials, as the city struggles to find shelter for all the new arrivals. CBS2's John Dias reports.
Adult men and women have arrived at P.S. 188 in Coney Island, but only on a short-term basis.
Those same sources say the city is preparing to also put asylum seekers in two other schools in the borough. CBS2's Naveen Dhaliwal has the latest.
The city is also preparing to use two other Brooklyn schools to house asylum seekers on a short-term basis. CBS2's Jessica Moore has the story.
A spokesman for the mayor says the city has prepared the gym at P.S. 188 in Coney Island.
With more asylum seekers getting bused into New York City every day, Gov. Kathy Hochul wrote a letter to President Joe Biden asking for help. As CBS2's Naveen Dhaliwal reports, the mayor's office now has plans to house asylum seekers in a Brooklyn school.
Kamronbek Aslamov was born Monday morning, just one day after the hospital opened.
The new Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hospital in Coney Island marked a big milestone this week.
CBS2 has learned asylum seekers bused to New York City from the border will be housed in city public school facilities. Some are expected to arrive at an elementary school in Brooklyn on Friday, and parents are outraged. CBS2's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
Since last week's deadly parking garage collapse, the city says 78 parking structures have been inspected.
The MTA says someone spray painted the new cars with graffiti.
After demands from the community, the NYPD is now investigating the attack as a hate crime.
Police are searching for four suspects seen on video after the shop owner was attacked with a metal pipe. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
On Monday, supporters of the victim gathered outside the shop calling for the attack to be investigated as a hate crime. Now, the NYPD says it is officially handling it as such. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
The New York Yankees beat the Miami Marlins 9-7 on Saturday night for their second 7-1 start in three seasons.
Oliver Kapanen's decisive goal in the shootout gave the Canadiens a 4-3 win over the Devils for their eighth straight win on Saturday.
Brendan McSorley scored in the sixth minute of second-half stoppage time to rally St. Louis City to a 1-1 draw with New York City FC on Saturday night at Citi Field.
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders 4-3 on Saturday night for their fourth victory in five games.
The New York Red Bulls beat Cincinnati FC 4-2 on Saturday night.
An NYPD officer was struck by a driver and injured during a traffic stop in Brooklyn on Saturday.
Tributes continue to pour into Brooklyn, where 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore lost her life in a senseless shooting Wednesday.
New York City's annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival returns to Midtown Manhattan on Sunday.
Easter weekend kicked off with May-like weather in the New York area, before rain returns for the holiday.
New York City's attempt to reduce class sizes will likely be pushed back for two years, a state senator told CBS News New York.
Easter weekend kicked off with May-like weather in the New York area, before rain returns for the holiday.
UConn's jaw-dropping buzzer beater catapulted them to the Final Four.
Bridgeport firefighter Terrence Cramer was killed after his girlfriend's ex shot him in a fit of rage at a Connecticut home, according to an arrest warrant.
Jabari Bush is accused of fatally shooting active-duty Bridgeport Firefighter Terrence Cramer in Shelton, police said.
Warmer weather will return to New York City and the surrounding area soon.
The move would reduce the minimum uninsured motorist coverage for ride-share services from $1.5 million to as low as $35,000.
Fire officials are investigating the cause of a multi-alarm fire at a former chemical manufacturer in Paterson, New Jersey.
Easter weekend kicked off with May-like weather in the New York area, before rain returns for the holiday.
With just over one square mile of land, the City of Hoboken says the 2026 FIFA World Cup could be a once-in-a-generation opportunity for homeowners.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving into Drumthwacket, the governor's official residence in Princeton.
Stony Brook University professor Timothy Glotch is one of 10 scientists selected to shape research plans for NASA's next Artemis missions.
A Long Island man accused of shooting his sister in the head with a crossbow pleaded not guilty to attempted murder Thursday.
A Long Island high schooler and his mom are being credited with saving a sleeping neighbor from a house fire.
New York Republican gubernatorial nominee Bruce Blakeman said Tuesday he will sue the state after the Campaign Finance Board denied him matching funds.
The driver accused of striking and killing a Nassau County school crossing guard in February has been arraigned.
The changes were likely to affect Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward, the No. 3 official at the Justice Department and Harmeet Dhillon, the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division.
President Trump ordered the Department of Homeland Security to find a way to pay "each and every employee" of the agency.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving into Drumthwacket, the governor's official residence in Princeton.
The search for the second crew member, a weapons system officer, is continuing, two U.S. officials said.
One of the sources said Hegseth wants someone in the role who will implement President Trump and Hegseth's vision for the Army.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
Megan Thee Stallion was released from a New York City hospital after she got sick during a performance of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
The New York Yankees beat the Miami Marlins 9-7 on Saturday night for their second 7-1 start in three seasons.
Oliver Kapanen's decisive goal in the shootout gave the Canadiens a 4-3 win over the Devils for their eighth straight win on Saturday.
Brendan McSorley scored in the sixth minute of second-half stoppage time to rally St. Louis City to a 1-1 draw with New York City FC on Saturday night at Citi Field.
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders 4-3 on Saturday night for their fourth victory in five games.
The New York Red Bulls beat Cincinnati FC 4-2 on Saturday night.
Preparations for Passover in Brooklyn blend centuries-old rituals with modern traditions unique to each family.
New York has filed a lawsuit against solar company Attyx, saying it didn't just sell panels, it sold promises it couldn't keep.
Long before Manhattan's iconic street grid took shape, an English widow planned a Brooklyn community that helped shape the city today.
The Center for Brooklyn History showcase examines the Battle of Brooklyn through rare maps, paintings, and historical artifacts from the American Revolutionary War.
From World War II to modern mixology, women in Brooklyn fought for their place behind the bar. This Women's History Month, their legacy continues to influence the city's nightlife.
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.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
One person was hospitalized after a car crashed into a building in Brooklyn on Saturday afternoon.
Police are searching for two girls, ages 11 and 12, reported missing in Brooklyn.
A New York City police officer was struck by a driver and injured during a traffic stop in Brooklyn on Saturday.
The family of 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore is shedding light on the impact her loss has had. They were on hand Saturday at a prayer vigil, calling for peace and reform. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
An investigation is underway in Seaside Heights, New Jersey, after multiple homes caught fire early Saturday morning.
