
Steelpan musicians, state lawmakers call for more support
Activists and legislators are speaking out about the challenges local steelpan musicians often face in finding permanent rehearsal spaces. CBS New York's Hannah Kliger has the story.
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Activists and legislators are speaking out about the challenges local steelpan musicians often face in finding permanent rehearsal spaces. CBS New York's Hannah Kliger has the story.
CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram was in Brooklyn on Monday for all the festivities.
CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram was in Brooklyn on Monday for all the festivities.
Thousands of spectators lined the sidewalks to take in the sights and sounds of steelpan and calypso bands in elaborate costumes marching down Eastern Parkway.
Thousands of spectators lined the sidewalks to take in the sights and sounds of steelpan and calypso bands in elaborate costumes marching down Eastern Parkway. CBS News York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
The celebration starts before dawn. CBS New York experienced one of the many festivities leading up to J'Ouvert.
The party on the parkway has already started, and so has the bustling business.
There are new details on the moments leading up to the shooting of a 17-year-old in Brooklyn. Police say officers shot the teenager after he reached for a handgun. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3E1idGQ
Tuesday night, a 17-year-old was shot in the lobby of the Major Owens Health & Wellness Community Center.
Community leaders in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, rallied with an urgent plea Thursday after a teenager was shot at a community center.
It happened just after 11 p.m. Monday on Utica Avenue.
There are new images of a man and a woman wanted for a terrifying attack.
There are new images of a man and a woman wanted for a terrifying attack. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/44E6728
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced construction has started on the new Park Place in Crown Heights.
New York City could start towing cars that keep getting in the way of street cleaning.
Under the plan, any vehicle that gets three tickets for violating parking rules would be towed - even if each $65 fine is paid on time, CBS2's Alecia Reid reports.
It happened on the 3 train Friday at the Nostrand Avenue station in Crown Heights.
Police say it happened after the driver announced the B44 bus was going out of service and asked passengers to exit. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Police say it happened after the driver announced the B44 bus was going out of service and asked passengers to exit.
Police say it happened after the driver announced the B44 bus was going out of service and asked passengers to exit. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports from Crown Heights.
It happened around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Eastern Parkway near Bedford and Franklin Avenues.
It happened around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Eastern Parkway near Bedford and Franklin Avenues.
Two teenagers were shot in Brooklyn on Wednesday morning, and police say it appears they were innocent bystanders. The NYPD is looking for two other teenagers who may have pulled the trigger. CBS2's Alice Gainer reports.
Sources tell CBS2 a 17-year-old boy and 16-year-old girl were shot in the leg, another teen was injured while running away. CBS2's Alice Gainer has the latest from Crown Heights.
It happened around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Eastern Parkway near Bedford and Frankln Avenues.
Trains are now running with normal weekend service, Hochul said as she thanked crews for their hard work to restore the lines.
The 86-year-old pope welcomed the new "Princes of the Church" -- one of whom could one day become the successor to the current pontiff.
Some lawmakers and business owners say the city did not do enough to warn people about Friday's deluge.
Mayor Adams said Chancellor Banks made the right call in keeping the classrooms open on Friday.
Epic rainfall made for a record-setting day in Westchester County on Friday.
Trains are now running with normal weekend service, Hochul said as she thanked crews for their hard work to restore the lines.
Some lawmakers and business owners say the city did not do enough to warn people about Friday's deluge.
Mayor Adams said Chancellor Banks made the right call in keeping the classrooms open on Friday.
Epic rainfall made for a record-setting day in Westchester County on Friday.
The rain stopped Friday evening, but a mess was left behind in parts of Westchester County
We're on Red Alert today for rain, which could be heavy at times, and the likelihood of scattered flooding/flash flooding.
We're tracking heavy rain Friday due to the remnants of Ophelia.
A government shutdown will affect airports, critical federal aid payments to parents and children, and the ability of officials to get work permits for asylum seekers.
For fall foliage, from the Catskills to Central Park in New York and beyond, check out some maps to help you find the best spots.
Today will be mostly sunny with highs in the 60s -- our pick of the week.
Parts of the Garden State are under water as Ophelia's remnants flood streets and sidewalks around the area.
We're on Red Alert today for rain, which could be heavy at times, and the likelihood of scattered flooding/flash flooding.
We're tracking heavy rain Friday due to the remnants of Ophelia.
City officials said they closed the movie theater at the Newport Centre mall after rats were reportedly spotted getting in through several openings.
A government shutdown will affect airports, critical federal aid payments to parents and children, and the ability of officials to get work permits for asylum seekers.
Flooding on Long Island wasn't widespread on Friday, but people in some low-lying areas were impacted.
We're tracking heavy rain Friday due to the remnants of Ophelia.
A government shutdown will affect airports, critical federal aid payments to parents and children, and the ability of officials to get work permits for asylum seekers.
A funeral was held Thursday in Massapequa Park for beloved band director Gina Pellettiere, who was killed last Thursday when their school bus overturned headed to band camp in Pennsylvania.
The Gilgo Beach murder suspect told a judge Wednesday he spends two to three hours a day reviewing evidence in the case.
Some lawmakers and business owners say the city did not do enough to warn people about Friday's deluge.
Mayor Adams said Chancellor Banks made the right call in keeping the classrooms open on Friday.
The spending bill failed to win over a group of Republicans opposed to a short-term funding deal.
Dianne Feinstein was the longest-serving woman in the U.S. Senate as well as the longest-serving senator from California.
A government shutdown will affect airports, critical federal aid payments to parents and children, and the ability of officials to get work permits for asylum seekers.
The DEA estimates they seized about 1 million lethal doses of fentanyl worth about $1.5 million in a recent drug bust in the Bronx.
Some hospitals in New Jersey are reinstating a mask mandate as COVID cases rise.
Americans still have ways to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no out-of-pocket cost. Here's what to know.
O'Connor, the chief of colorectal surgery at Mercy Hospital on Long Island and a mother of one, comes from a law enforcement family and says service is in her blood.
Starting Monday, anyone can go to COVIDtests.gov to order up to four free at-home COVID tests per household.
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
Judge Kathleen Gomes said she is terminating the agreement reached in 2004 that allowed Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy to control Michael Oher's finances.
The once-iconic DVD-by-mail service obliterated Blockbuster video stores and provided a springboard into video streaming that's transformed entertainment.
City officials said they closed the movie theater at the Newport Centre mall after rats were reportedly spotted getting in through several openings.
Michael Gambon, the British-Irish actor who portrayed Dumbledore in the latter 6 of the 8 "Harry Potter" movies, has died after a bout of pneumonia.
The veteran lefty allowed eight earned runs and didn't record an out in Friday's 12-5 loss.
Judge Kathleen Gomes said she is terminating the agreement reached in 2004 that allowed Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy to control Michael Oher's finances.
The Miami Marlins were foiled by the weather in New York City once again.
Chris Bassitt reached 200 innings for the first time, Brandon Belt hit a three-run homer and the Blue Jays moved one step closer to a wild-card berth by beating the Yankees 6-0 on Thursday night.
The veteran right-hander pitched a 2-hitter and Aaron Judge homered twice in a 6-0 win Wednesday.
The dentists believe New York City isn't taking the time to properly investigate their recent recurring flood problem.
Teens seeking asylum have found a new home environment at the High School for Excellence and Innovation.
Studies show students tend to perform better academically with a certified librarian in school.
Twenty sustainable playgrounds will be built across the five boroughs by 2027, each unique to its neighborhood.
Residents say Ms. Lonnie is following in the footsteps of Ms. Fox, a legendary Bronx native who worked her whole life to better the community.
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
The Grammy Award winning singer who graced the stage for generations died at the age of 96.
A suspect has been charged in connection with a long-unsolved string of killings known as the Gilgo Beach murders.
If lawmakers don't reach a deal, federal agencies will close and critical employees will be asked to work without pay.
Craig Allen has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News This Morning.
Nearly every subway line was at least partially suspended, rerouted or running with delays. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
CBS New York's Lonnie Quinn has your extended forecast.
CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock has the latest on the conditions in northern New Jersey.