Kids enjoy West Indian American celebrations in Brooklyn
Crowds gathered as youngsters were decked out in their costumes.
Watch CBS News
Crowds gathered as youngsters were decked out in their costumes.
Electric scooters may be to blame.
Electric scooters may be to blame for a high-rise fire in Brooklyn that sent two people to the hospital.
It's a big weekend in Brooklyn, full of West Indian American celebrations ahead of a big parade on Monday.
"My son was always in a shell until he started doing this," said the mother of a 7-year-old stilt walker.
The NYPD shared a briefing on the security measures for J'Ouvert and West Indian-American Day Parade this weekend in Brooklyn.
The annual West Indian American Carnival, a tradition since the 1940s, is back. As CBS2's Hannah Kliger shows us from Crown Heights, it's a busy, exciting time for thousands of people.
The victim was wounded in the leg. No arrests have been made. CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
According to police, the suspect approached the victim and, unprovoked, pulled out a gun and opened fire.
Police are searching for the gunman in an unprovoked shooting in Brooklyn.
The victim sitting behind the wheel was Crown Heights community activist Yosef Hershkop, according to his friends.
Several men brutally beat and robbed a Brooklyn father in broad daylight. The victim's 5-year-old son saw the attack from the back seat of their car. As CBS2's Andrea Grymes reports, there are a lot of questions about why the man was targeted.
Police are searching for a suspect after a woman was hit by a stray bullet while asleep in her apartment in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge talked to her about the violent surprise.
Police are searching for a man seen on video opening fire on a street in Crown Heights.
The annual event raising gun violence awareness is hitting extra hard in the wake of so many recent mass shootings.
Tens of thousands of people from across the country are taking part in the start of "Wear Orange Weekend." As CBS2's John Dias reports, it's an annual event that raises gun violence awareness.
There are new developments about a mother accused of beating her young daughter to death. The mother was in Brooklyn Criminal Court late Tuesday, and now CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports on accusations that signs of abuse went unreported. We want to let you know that the details in this case are disturbing.
The gruesome death of a 9-year-old Brooklyn girl has been deemed a homicide by the medical examiner's office.
Authorities said Shemene Cato's daughter was found inside her Brooklyn apartment dead with bite marks and bruises, CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
The girl's mother is being questioned, but as not yet been charged, CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Police said when they arrived at the apartment in Crown Heights the little girl was unconscious and unresponsive.
Police say the girl was found with trauma all over her body. CBS2's John Dias reports.
CBS2's Thalia Perez spoke to the owner of a restaurant in the same building.
CBS2's Thalia Perez has the latest on the investigation and spoke to neighbors.
The NYPD reports antisemitic attacks have surged citywide this year.
The anticipated pain of a massive property tax increase in Jersey City has been alleviated somewhat.
A 13-year-old boy was killed and another teenager was hurt when the moped they were on crashed into an open driver's side door in Queens on Monday afternoon.
The number of older adults using smartphones soared from 55% in 2016 to 90% now, according to the AARP. That makes senior citizens one of the fastest growing groups using digital devices.
Prosecutors described how 36-year-old Olivia Bithorn's long history of alcohol abuse allegedly led to her 18-month-old son's death.
Archbishop Ronald Hicks is returning to New York City with a sacred souvenir from a pilgrimage to Rome.
A 13-year-old boy was killed and another teenager was hurt when the moped they were on crashed into an open driver's side door in Queens on Monday afternoon.
The number of older adults using smartphones soared from 55% in 2016 to 90% now, according to the AARP. That makes senior citizens one of the fastest growing groups using digital devices.
Prosecutors described how 36-year-old Olivia Bithorn's long history of alcohol abuse allegedly led to her 18-month-old son's death.
Archbishop Ronald Hicks is returning to New York City with a sacred souvenir from a pilgrimage to Rome.
Video shows people were dancing at a community celebration moments before a three-wheel motorcycle barreled through Commodore Barry Park.
Dangerously hot weather arrives in the New York City area starting Wednesday.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
Weather is tranquil and pleasant in the New York City area for Father's Day weekend as summer officially begins.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
The anticipated pain of a massive property tax increase in Jersey City has been alleviated somewhat.
Jersey City residents are fired up and frustrated, as city leaders reconsider a proposed property tax hike that could raise bills by about 20%.
Dangerously hot weather arrives in the New York City area starting Wednesday.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
The suspect accused of killing two teenage girls in a hit-and-run in Cranford, New Jersey, last year will be tried as an adult, officials said Friday.
Prosecutors described how 36-year-old Olivia Bithorn's long history of alcohol abuse allegedly led to her 18-month-old son's death.
A Long Island school district official is accused of trashing ballots to rig an election.
A Long Island school district official is accused of trashing ballots to rig an election. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
The site will continue to house a casino, but Aqueduct's move to Long Island brings a rare opportunity to the South Ozone Park community.
A young entrepreneur with Down syndrome opened his first brick-and-mortar store on Long Island after his sock company went global.
The anticipated pain of a massive property tax increase in Jersey City has been alleviated somewhat.
The city is required by law to close the entire Rikers Island jail complex by August 2027.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
A unanimous federal jury found that a preponderance of evidence supported Carroll's claim that Mr. Trump sexually abused her.
Jersey City residents are fired up and frustrated, as city leaders reconsider a proposed property tax hike that could raise bills by about 20%.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from executing subpoenas in a criminal probe that sought transgender care records for patients treated at New York hospitals.
An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
Legendary music executive Clive Davis was laid to rest Monday at a private funeral. Davis helped the careers of generations of artists.
The comic icon behind "Curb Your Enthusiasm" brings his own perspective to America's storied past in a new HBO sketch comedy series – finally making use of his history major from college.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Jarren Duran singled home the winning run to cap a three-run rally in the 10th inning, and the Red Sox finished a four-game sweep of the rival Yankees with a 5-4 victory Sunday night.
Kyle Schwarber became the first major leaguer to reach 30 homers this season with a two-run shot in the seventh inning that sent the Phillies to a 5-4 win over the Mets on Sunday.
The New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Saturday to stop their seven-game losing streak.
Jake Bennett held New York to one run in 6 1/3 innings, Masataka Yoshida hit a leadoff home run off Gerrit Cole and the Boston Red Sox beat the Yankees for the third straight day, 4-1 on Saturday.
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the reeling New York Mets 2-1 on Friday night.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
After learning to swim in her 40s, one school leader is helping students gain life-saving skills.
Entrepreneurs in Brooklyn are reimagining laundry day as a social experience, turning neighborhood laundromats into gathering spaces.
Experts say the team's title run created a feeling of collective joy and connection, while some local businesses are also seeing a boost from the celebration.
Knicks fans who couldn't make it to Thursday's parade still found a way to celebrate across New York in true blue-and-orange fashion.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
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.
The NYPD said the teen operating the bike swerved to avoid hitting the door, but lost control and collided with a truck. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
The county's new police drones can be launched to aid in medical emergencies and criminal investigations.
Video shows the boy with a suitcase getting into a car and being driven away outside the family's home in Valley Stream.
The NYPD said it was looking for a woman accused of spraying bear spray that got into the hotel's HVAC system and spread to nearly everyone. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
The Sail4th 250 gathering of warships and historic vessels could be the largest ever of its kind. On Monday, CBS News New York's Bradley Blackburn boarded one of the ships taking part.
