West Indian Day Parade: Brooklyn route map & street closures
NYC's annual West Indian American Day Carnival and Parade takes over the streets of Brooklyn for Labor Day 2024.
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NYC's annual West Indian American Day Carnival and Parade takes over the streets of Brooklyn for Labor Day 2024.
While there are a some rain chances over the next three days, the long Labor Day weekend will feature plenty of dry time as well.
A rest stop along the NJ Turnpike sort of turns into the happiest place on earth when there's surprisingly mild traffic at the beginning of a long weekend. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
Millions of people are taking to the roads and skies for the last holiday weekend of the summer. CBS New York's Doug Williams catches up with travelers at the Thomas Edison rest stop on the Jersey Turnpike.
Millions of people will take to the skies and the roads this holiday weekend. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has a look at travel conditions around the area.
CBS News New York's Nick Caloway spent the first day of the holiday getaway at the airports and says things are going remarkably smooth.
The Labor Day Weekend travel window kicks off Thursday, and CBS New York's Nick Caloway has a look at the lines at Newark Liberty International Airport.
Labor Day weekend is here, and NYC area airports and roadways are expected to see millions of travelers over the next few days.
Labor Day Weekend is almost here, and NYC area airports and roadways are expected to see millions of travelers over the next few days. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has a look at this at JFK Airport.
Summer isn't going out quietly with these temperatures. People were taking full advantage of the heat on Sunday, before before city beaches close for the season. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
The agency did so at the behest of Sen. Chuck Schumer, who was not happy with wait times at some airports. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
AAA said traffic congestion was down on Sunday, making travel easier for those looking for one more nice day in the sun. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
There was a sunset session of Raggae on the Boardwalk, just like Joanna Birch-Szapo grew up listening to.
Humidity is up from yesterday, but not terribly. It'll be a little muggy this afternoon, but with plenty of sunshine.
Few places are as iconic as Coney Island, where you have the beach, the boardwalk and the rides. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
Torrential rain inundated the area in July and damaged the park's water treatment plant, which took weeks to repair.
This weekend may be the unofficial wrap to summer, but we're looking at a heat wave next week!
Several beaches were closed for more than 24 hours because of high surf and hazardous rip currents.
International travel is seeing the biggest spike this year, up 44% from 2022, according to experts.
Labor Day weekend is here, and millions of Americans --an estimated 148 million according to one survey -- aren't planning to stay home. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has the latest on the travel rush.
The party on the parkway has already started, and so has the bustling business.
Those attending large outdoor gatherings this weekend in New York City may see an uninvited guest hovering above.
The NYPD will be deploying surveillance drones over some big events as a security measure. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has details on the plan.
Lifeguards took to their stands at 9 a.m. Friday at Field Six of Jones Beach, but not before changing the red flags to green ones, symbolizing it was safe to swim. CBS New York's John Dias was there and has the story.
The NYPD will be watching out for trouble in a whole new way this Labor Day weekend. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the details.
An NYC woman says burglars forced their way into her Queens home, tied her up and stole her jewelry and other expensive items.
The Gilgo Beach murder case is moving toward trial, but Rex Heuermann's attorneys are challenging something called nuclear DNA testing.
Chickens have stolen the hearts of the entire student body at Lodi High School in Bergen County, New Jersey.
Lodi High School in New Jersey boasts a state-of-the-art medical lab that features patient intake, diagnostic tools, phlebotomy training and virtual reality goggles, for starters.
Class Act with Chris Wragge spent the morning live at Lodi High School in Bergen County, New Jersey.
An NYC woman says burglars forced their way into her Queens home, tied her up and stole her jewelry and other expensive items.
The Gilgo Beach murder case is moving toward trial, but Rex Heuermann's attorneys are challenging something called nuclear DNA testing.
A 16-year-old boy is being called a person of interest in a deadly shooting in Queens, a police source says.
Luigi Mangione's request to get a laptop in jail is now up to Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center, where he is awaiting trial.
The New York State DMV is extending hours to make it easier for residents to get a Real ID ahead of the May deadline.
Prosecutors want to modify the bail for Kimberly Sullivan, the Connecticut woman accused of imprisoning her stepson for 20 years.
It's a rainy start to the work week for the NYC area. We're tracking light rain for the morning commute that picks up into the lunch hour.
Following a brief warmup on Saturday will be a cooldown for Sunday.
Today is the first day of spring, and NYC and N.J. are expecting some rainy weather as the equinox arrives.
Stormy weather arrived overnight around the NYC area, bringing heavy rain and high winds.
Chickens have stolen the hearts of the entire student body at Lodi High School in Bergen County, New Jersey.
Lodi High School in New Jersey boasts a state-of-the-art medical lab that features patient intake, diagnostic tools, phlebotomy training and virtual reality goggles, for starters.
Class Act with Chris Wragge spent the morning live at Lodi High School in Bergen County, New Jersey.
Officials in North Bergen, New Jersey, are pushing back on disturbing claims that its police chief harassed officers who reported to him.
The Flash: Vertical Velocity coaster is the first "super boomerang" roller coaster in North America.
The Gilgo Beach murder case is moving toward trial, but Rex Heuermann's attorneys are challenging something called nuclear DNA testing.
Parents are calling for swift action after incidents of antisemitism at Paul J. Gelinas Junior High School in the respected Three Village School District.
The New York State DMV is calling out the city's finance department for not using up-to-date information when writing parking tickets.
At Open Box Liquidation in Hauppauge, Long Island, hundreds of pallets are wrapped and waiting for their mystery to be unraveled.
One person was killed Thursday in a crash involving a fire truck in Suffolk County.
No Senate confirmation hearing had been scheduled for U.N. ambassador nominee Elise Stefanik, a congresswoman from New York.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy will cut 3,500 jobs from the Food and Drug Administration and 2,400 from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The American Association of University Professors and American Federation of Teachers have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, accusing it of holding funding hostage at Columbia University.
Parents were expected to gather in Middletown, N.J. on Wednesday night to hear more about ways to balance the budget to avoid school closures.
President Trump on Wednesday said he is imposing a 25% tariff on automobiles not manufactured in the U.S.
Sleep apnea screenings will be free for New Yorkers under a new law passed at City Hall on Wednesday.
One of Mayor Eric Adams' signature mental health care programs is in question after a City Council report suggested it's ineffective.
Nestlé USA cites consumer complaints, including "one potential choking incident" for recalling products sold nationwide.
A New Jersey family says they would be heavily impacted by any proposed cuts to Medicaid.
As Americans live longer, there's a dire need to create an age-friendly health care system. But right now, there aren't enough doctors specializing in geriatrics to care for older adults.
The Flash: Vertical Velocity coaster is the first "super boomerang" roller coaster in North America.
Hamdan Ballal said Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank beat him in front of his home while filming the assault.
Israeli settlers have beaten up one of the Palestinian co-directors of the Oscar-winning documentary film "No Other Land."
As Conan O'Brien was honored with the Mark Twain Prize at the Kennedy Center, many comics targeted President Trump from the stage.
Sunday was opening night on Broadway for "Othello," featuring two of Hollywood's biggest stars, Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal.
Josh Hader struck out Juan Soto with two on to save the Houston Astros' 3-1 win over the New York Mets on Thursday.
Austin Wells became the first catcher to hit a leadoff homer on opening day and the Yankees began their AL pennant defense by beating the Brewers 4-2 on Thursday.
The Yankees remembered Miller Gardner, the youngest son of former outfielder Brett Gardner, with a moment of silence on Thursday.
March Madness and the NCAA Tournament are coming to the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey today.
Juan Soto is making his highly-anticipated Mets debut today as the MLB opens the 2025 regular season.
Students are swapping their textbooks for shovels in a mission to restore sand dunes at Coney Island Creek.
CBS News New York's Elle McLogan headed to Citi Field to find out what's new on the menu for Mets fans in 2025.
Voters will cast their ballots in Brooklyn in a special election to fill a vacant New York City Council seat
Amid ongoing litigation surrounding noise at Forest Hills Stadium, a new announcement from the NYPD has called the 2025 summer concert season into question.
There are mixed reviews after a controversial busway project aimed at improving bus times and congestion on Fordham Road in a busy section of the Bronx was canceled.
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.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
Kimberly Sullivan entered a not guilty plea after Waterbury Police arrested her for allegedly imprisoning her stepson for 20 years.
Neighbors said they saw SWAT teams descend on the neighborhood shortly after the police-involved shooting in New Jersey. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Khalil remains in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody, as President Trump's administration seeks to deport him. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports from Newark.
Reigning WNBA champions, the New York Liberty, are getting a new state of the art practice facility in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. The 75-thousand square foot facility will have private suites for each player, two full practice courts, training rooms and a roof deck. The $80 million dollar facility will open in 2027.
The second week of the NCAA tournament started with a bang. Sports reporter and analyst, Andy Katz, breaks down some key takeaways from Thursday night's game and what we can expect ahead.
