Brush fire burns in Marine Park, Brooklyn
Chopper 2's Dan Rice is over the scene and has the latest.
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Brush fire breaks out in Marine Park, Brooklyn
The flames started around 2:30 p.m. near Gerritsen and Gotham avenues.
Chopper 2 over brush fire in Brooklyn
The fire broke out Monday afternoon in Marine Park.
Woman shot in head at Brooklyn playground
A woman is in critical condition after being shot in the head at a Brooklyn playground. As CBS2's Alecia Reid reports, the gunfire erupted near a school, prompting students to go on lockdown for hours.
Woman shot in head in Brooklyn
The gunfire erupted near a school in Marine Park, prompting students to go on lockdown for hours.
NYPD: Woman shot in Brooklyn, hospitalized in critical condition
Police are investigating a shooting in Brooklyn.
Christina Darling Arrested After Allegedly Spitting On Children In Brooklyn, Making Antisemitic Remarks
Surveillance video shows the woman accused of harassing an 8-year-old boy and his younger siblings, 7 and 2, who were walking on Avenue P near Coleman Street.
Father Speaks Out After Children Spit On In Antisemitic Incident In Brooklyn: 'For An Adult To Do It To A Child Is Beyond Crazy'
he's accused of harassing an 8-year-old boy and his younger siblings, 7 and 2, who were walking on Avenue P near Coleman Street.
Police Seek Woman Accused Of Spitting On Child In Brooklyn After Making Antisemitic Remarks
The NYPD says the suspect, who can be seen on clear surveillance video, made the anti-Jewish remarks to an 8-year-old boy and two other children.
NYPD: Woman Followed Home, Tied Up And Sexually Assaulted In Marine Park, Brooklyn
Police said the suspect followed the 47-year-old victim into her apartment and pretended he had a gun to get inside.
Trump Supporters, Counter-Protesters Clash In Times Square As Caravan Rallies Travel Across NYC
All day long, Jewish supporters of Trump drove around Brooklyn and in Manhattan to rally for the president just nine days away from Election Day.
COVID Clusters In NYC: Churches, Small Businesses Hit Particularly Hard By Shutdown, Depending On Zone
The COVID-19 shutdown plan is getting a lot of pushback from other New Yorkers, especially churches and businesses.
Brooklyn Man's Mission: Get A Parking Lot Installed In Front Of Community Center
A Brooklyn man says he will stop at nothing to get parking for seniors and handicap drivers in front of a community center.
8 Injured, 1 Seriously, When School Bus, Car Crash In Brooklyn
It happened just before 9 a.m. at Avenue T near Coyle Street in Marine Park.
2 Killed When Car Slams Into Pole, Bursts Into Flames In Brooklyn
It happened shortly after midnight at Avenue V and Flatbush Avenue in the Marine Park section.
At Least 3 Firefighters Injured Battling Stubborn Blaze At Sushi Restaurant In Brooklyn
Flames broke out around 6:15 a.m. inside a sushi restaurant on Flatbush Avenue in Marine Park.
MTA Employees Accused Of Taking Up Parking Spaces Without Paying Meters In Brooklyn
Parked cars are driving people crazy in part of Brooklyn. Residents say MTA employees are taking up space and getting a pass, when they should really be getting tickets.
'This Is Pretty Disgusting For Everyone:' Marine Park Residents Fed Up With Illegal Dumping
From shoes, to car parts, to underwear -- you name it, this stretch of Avenue V has it.
Man Wanted For Questioning In Connection With Swastikas Drawn In Marine Park
Police are looking for a man who allegedly drew a number of swastikas in Marine Park, Brooklyn.
Neighbors Shocked, Heartbroken After Concrete Planter Crushes 8-Year-Old Brooklyn Boy
A small memorial of candles sits outside 2224 Ryder Street in Marine Park where 8-year-old Kevin Reilly was killed when a freak accident turned fatal.
8-Year-Old Boy Dies After Concrete Planter Falls On Him In Marine Park, Brooklyn
Police said 8-year-old Kevin Reilly was climbing on a window cage and onto the planter when it gave way and landed on him.
Priest Shows Up At Marine Park Church After Going Missing In Midtown
Authorities say priest John B. Ephraim showed up at the Confraternity of Christian, of Marine Park, on Tuesday morning.
Man Struck, Killed In Hit-And-Run In Marine Park, Brooklyn
A man was struck and killed in a hit-and-run Friday evening in Marine Park, Brooklyn, police said.
2 Pedestrian Struck By Van In Southeast Brooklyn Hit-And-Run
Two pedestrians were struck in a hit-and-run in southeast Brooklyn late Friday.
NYPD: Swastikas Painted On Garbage Cans, Building In Brooklyn
A string of painted swastikas have been reportedly spotted in Brooklyn, and police are searching for a suspect.
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1 injured when tree falls onto Manalapan Township home
"The steps were blocked. The whole roof caved in," homeowner Paul Kimmel said.
6 rescued after explosion levels West Milford home
Some neighbors believe it may have been related to a propane tank, but the cause remains under investigation.
2 firefighters die of 9/11-related illnesses
The number of deaths is now at 343. That's the same number of firefighters who died the day the towers fell.
Red Bulls beat DC United 5-3 in 101st meeting
New York won consecutive games in the series for the first time since a three-match run in 2017-18.
Harper sparks Phillies to come-from-behind win over Mets
Quintana (3-6) gave up six runs — five earned runs — and eight hits in six innings with a season-high 10 strikeouts.
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2 firefighters die of 9/11-related illnesses
The number of deaths is now at 343. That's the same number of firefighters who died the day the towers fell.
Ophelia downgraded to Tropical Depression
As Ophelia slowly moves north, effects will still be felt across our area through Sunday.
Large tree crashes onto parked car in Queens
It was just a matter of 10 minutes between the family parking their red Nissan and the tree crashing down onto it.
Thousands brave the rain to attend Global Citizen Festival
The festival advocates for equality across various global campaigns.
5 injured in Brooklyn apartment building fire
Video shows flames shooting out of windows on the fourth floor of the building in Kensington.
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Ophelia downgraded to Tropical Depression
As Ophelia slowly moves north, effects will still be felt across our area through Sunday.
First Alert Weather: Red Alert as Topical Storm Ophelia heads toward NYC
Friday we'll see increasing clouds ahead of the storm that will likely impact your Saturday plans. Stick with CBS New York for the latest forecast and weather alerts.
First Alert Weather: Another nice day, before rain moves back in
Today we'll see mostly sunshine and low humidity with temperatures in the low 70s, but our First Alert Weather team is tracking rain that could impact your weekend plans.
Westport Police discuss rise in carjackings, car thefts
Authorities say the thieves are using stolen vehicles from Westport to commit crimes in other areas.
First Alert Weather: Mostly sunny, low humidity
It looks like a picture perfect day with sunshine, low humidity and highs in the mid-70s.
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1 injured when tree falls onto Manalapan Township home
"The steps were blocked. The whole roof caved in," homeowner Paul Kimmel said.
6 rescued after explosion levels West Milford home
Some neighbors believe it may have been related to a propane tank, but the cause remains under investigation.
Ophelia downgraded to Tropical Depression
As Ophelia slowly moves north, effects will still be felt across our area through Sunday.
5 hospitalized in New Jersey house explosion
Chopper 2 was over the scene as firefighters searched through the collapsed rubble on Banker Road.
Sen. Menendez's indictment shakes up NJ political landscape
Menendez and his wife are accused of taking thousands of dollars in cash and gold bars in exchange for official acts.
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Ophelia downgraded to Tropical Depression
As Ophelia slowly moves north, effects will still be felt across our area through Sunday.
Long Island's first Ironman Triathlon held despite rain, wind
Not only did participants have to swim, bike and run, they also had to compete with Mother Nature.
Long Island bracing for floods from Tropical Storm Ophelia
The Long Beach Boardwalk was mostly empty Saturday morning and the surf intensified as the huge storm got nearer.
NTSB begins investigation into Farmingdale H.S. bus crash
The NTSB says their investigation is expected to take about five to seven days.
Farmingdale remembers band director, chaperone killed in bus crash
Band director Gina Pellettiere and Beatrice Ferrari, a chaperone and retired history teacher, were pillars of the community.
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Rep. Andy Kim to challenge Robert Menendez for Senate seat
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife were indicted Friday, accused of accepting lavish bribes in exchange for official acts.
Sen. Menendez's indictment shakes up NJ political landscape
Menendez and his wife are accused of taking thousands of dollars in cash and gold bars in exchange for official acts.
Rep. Mike Lawler discusses possible government shutdown
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has been unable to convince hard-right Republicans to approve a temporary funding bill.
Biden says he'll "join the picket line" alongside UAW members in Detroit
The president says he will take the major step of standing alongside United Auto Workers as they strike in Detroit.
New Jersey's governor calls on Menendez to resign after indictment
"I am calling for his immediate resignation," New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said of Sen. Robert Menendez, a fellow Democrat.
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New freezing treatments used to fight prostate cancer
Doctors use new imaging tools to more precisely isolate the cancer, then they freeze the area.
Sufjan Stevens relearning to walk after rare autoimmune disorder
Earlier this month, Sufjan Stevens said he was transferred to acute rehab, where he is undergoing intensive physical therapy after being diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder.
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The CDC says more than 1 in 4 older adults falls each year, but fewer than half tell their doctor about it.
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The Biden administration is also pouring $600 million into more COVID tests manufacturing across the U.S.
Mount Sinai study shows health disparities in preschoolers
Mount Sinai studied nearly 4,000 preschool students in Harlem; Bogota, Columbia, and Madrid, Spain.
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Thousands brave the rain to attend Global Citizen Festival
The festival advocates for equality across various global campaigns.
Global Citizen Festival returns to Central Park for 11th year
The show will go on rain or shine, but grab a good raincoat or poncho because umbrellas are not allowed.
Bronx native reflects on photographing hip-hop history
Hip-hop icons like Fat Joe credit him for documenting the music, the battles, the breakdancing and the art.
"The Amazing Race" set to return for milestone 35th season
The Emmy Award-winning series returns for its biggest season yet with 90-minute original episodes starting Wednesday, Sept. 27.
Sufjan Stevens relearning to walk after rare autoimmune disorder
Earlier this month, Sufjan Stevens said he was transferred to acute rehab, where he is undergoing intensive physical therapy after being diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder.
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Red Bulls beat DC United 5-3 in 101st meeting
New York won consecutive games in the series for the first time since a three-match run in 2017-18.
Harper sparks Phillies to come-from-behind win over Mets
Quintana (3-6) gave up six runs — five earned runs — and eight hits in six innings with a season-high 10 strikeouts.
Long Island's first Ironman Triathlon held despite rain, wind
Not only did participants have to swim, bike and run, they also had to compete with Mother Nature.
Yankees-Diamondbacks rained out
The Yankees made the announcement more than four hours before the scheduled first pitch.
Judge hits 3 homers as Yankees beat Diamondbacks
It was the second career three-homer game for Judge — both in the past month.
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NYPD data appears to show racial disparities in traffic stops
The NYCLU obtained this information through litigation against the NYPD.
Looking back 45 years after Greenpoint Oil Spill discovery
In 1978, a Coast Guard helicopter on routine patrol found oil flowing into the Newtown Creek.
Advocates help uplift South Asian abuse survivors in NYC
Studies show nearly half of South Asian people in the United States report experiencing gender-based violence.
East Harlem monument honors Hurricane Maria victims
Six years after Hurricane Maria, Puerto Ricans are still struggling to rebuild.
Riverdale residents blame retaining wall for flooding
Residents and business owners on a stretch of Riverdale Avenue say a retaining wall is causing properties to flood.
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Photos: Crowd turns chaotic during Union Square giveaway
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
Photos: Crane catches fire, partially collapses in NYC
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
Tony Bennett, N.Y. native and music legend, through the years
The Grammy Award winning singer who graced the stage for generations died at the age of 96.
Inside the Gilgo Beach murders investigation
A suspect has been charged in connection with a long-unsolved string of killings known as the Gilgo Beach murders.
Macy's 4th of July fireworks show dazzles NYC skyline
The 47th annual Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks Show lit up the skies over the East River on Tuesday night.
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First Alert Weather: Tropical Storm Ophelia 6 p.m. update
CBS New York's John Elliott has your First Alert Forecast for September 23 at 6 p.m.
CBS New York's John Elliott braves the elements to cover Tropical Storm Ophelia
CBS New York's John Elliott was out in the elements for CBS2 News This Morning live in Long Branch on the Jersey Shore on Saturday, and he caught up with a few people who didn't let Ophelia keep them indoors.
Large tree smashes parked car in Queens
A Queens family was lucky to be safe Saturday after a large tree came crashing down onto their car. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3sZkOie
High tide brings beach erosion to Fire Island
Saturday's high tide brought beach erosion to Fire Island. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/48ueQGG
1 hurt when tree crashes onto New Jersey home
A tree came crashing down on a home in New Jersey on Saturday while the family was inside, injuring one person. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3RzhLb0
