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Coney Island USA Art Director Adam "Realman" Rinn says the annual art parade is full of colorful costumes, extravagant floats and dancers. It returns to Surf Avenue on Saturday.
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Coney Island USA Art Director Adam "Realman" Rinn says the annual art parade is full of colorful costumes, extravagant floats and dancers. It returns to Surf Avenue on Saturday.
Craig Allen has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News This Morning.
The two teenagers vanished in the water off Jacob Riis Park in Queens. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
At least five public libraries in New York City are unable to provide relief. CBS New York's Doug Williams reports.
A young girl who went missing from New York City nearly three years ago was found in Connecticut Friday.
Firefighters found "power lines down and the dangerous odor of gas" at the scene, the local fire chief said.
"Home," the first show of the new Broadway season, takes audience on a journey with a man desperate to find a place in the world, where belongs and can thrive.
A new attraction is set to open at Legoland in Goshen - the Minifigure Skyflyer. The theme party pods will allow visitors to soar in style across the park. CBS New York's John Elliott has a closer look at the new ride, and more. Content sponsored by Legoland New York Resort.
Vanessa Murdock has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News at Noon.
Police said the 52-year-old driver was found in the driver's seat with a gunshot wound to the head. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Firefighters faced numerous challenges, including the hot weather and hoarding, inside the cluttered apartment where the fire started. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
NJ Transit appeared to be running on schedule before the commuter rail suspended service again into and out of New York Penn Station. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
The cause of the fire is under investigation, but officials said there were hoarding conditions inside the apartment.
People across the U.S. are trying to find relief from the record-breaking heat wave. CBS New York's Jarred Hill reports.
Service is suspended into and out of Penn Station in Manhattan less than a day after a brush fire caused major problems for commuters. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
Vanessa Murdock has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News This Morning.
Amtrak and NJ Transit riders are breathing sighs of relief Friday morning after big trouble during the commute the night before. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge has tips for staying safe and cool during the extreme heat.
High temperatures are scorching the Midwest and East Coast as a heat dome intensifies over the region. Farther south, tropical storm Alberto has weakened to a tropical depression now hovering over Mexico. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has the latest from Texas, where multiple areas are still experiencing flooding.
Amtrak had suspended service on a number of trains along the Northeast corridor due to a brushfire and power loss issues that came amid a severe heat wave.
A bill just passed by the New York State Legislature sets a maximum temperature for classrooms. It now needs the governor's signature to become law.
Thursday was one of those hot days that might have closed some schools under a bill just passed by the New York State Legislature. It needs the governor's signature to become law. As CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports, it sets a maximum temperature for classrooms.
New York is taking aim at social media companies with two new laws signed Thursday afternoon. It makes it illegal for anyone under 18 to use what the bill calls "addictive features." CBS New York's Doug Williams explains.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill aimed at protecting kids on social media into law on Thursday.
Authorities held a briefing in Mamaroneck after a 6-year-old boy and his mother were struck and killed by a school bus.
The Yankees beat the Red Sox 9-2 Saturday in the nightcap and earned a doubleheader split.
Three people were hurt Saturday when a boat burst into flames while docked near City Island in the Bronx.
Nicolás Fernández scored his 14th goal this season for New York City FC on Saturday night in a 1-1 tie with Toronto FC.
The Philadelphia Union beat the New York Red Bulls 3-1 on Saturday night to extend their unbeaten streak to seven.
New York City's weather was absolutely stunning Saturday, but changes are on the way.
Three people were hurt Saturday when a boat burst into flames while docked near City Island in the Bronx.
New York City's weather was absolutely stunning Saturday, but changes are on the way.
A suspect wanted in connection to two deadly shootings in New York City was arrested Saturday morning, police said.
A rally was held in New York City's Foley Square on Friday evening as supporters of Haitian immigrants called for action.
Two more people who were sickened in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster have died, health officials announced Friday.
New York City's weather was absolutely stunning Saturday, but changes are on the way.
ICE is defending operations they are conducting this week in Danbury, Connecticut, as some residents say they feel uneasy at what they are seeing on the streets.
Severe weather warnings have started popping up as strong storms make their way through New York City and most of the Tri-State Area.
A nice stretch of weather kicks off the week in the New York City area before a heightened chance of rain returns.
Along with the increasingly humid conditions comes another chance of showers and storms overnight Saturday into Sunday.
New York City's weather was absolutely stunning Saturday, but changes are on the way.
A fire at a vacant house in Newark, New Jersey, spread to neighboring homes Saturday morning, displacing several families.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a law Friday making cocktails to-go permanent.
Elizabeth, New Jersey is cleaning up after Thursday's intense storms brought flash flooding. Emergency responders performed more than 100 rescues, most of them after people attempted to drive through water.
As students get ready to go back to school, one New Jersey school district is taking a first-in-the-state approach to limit screen time.
The beach club hit by a tornado on Long Island last week has partially reopened.
Long Island's Sun and Surf Club will partially reopen this weekend and Labor Day weekend, owners say. The club suffered significant damage when a tornado hit last week.
Five men were spotted going into a manhole early Thursday morning on Long Island, according to Nassau County police. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A Long Island resident says he feels in danger after last week's rain caused a mudslide behind his condominium complex.
Recent rains have taken a dramatic toll on one condominium complex on Long Island. One of the unit owners says he feels in danger, living on the edge of a steep drop-off.
The judge delivered a victory for Stanford University's student newspaper, which said some international students were afraid to speak out because of the deportation threat.
Milo Yiannopoulos, who is British, was accused of overstaying his visa after entering the country legally in May 2019.
The ruling marks a blow to the federal government's long-delayed effort to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of developing the plot to crash planes into the Pentagon and World Trade Center.
President Trump announced a deal to grant the U.S. control of more than 60 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves.
A federal judge has again blocked President Trump's bid to erase his hush money conviction in New York.
Two more people who were sickened in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster have died, health officials announced Friday.
A new electronic device that's the size of a grain of rice is making a big difference for heart patients.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
NYC's Empire State Building paid tribute to music legend Dolly Parton Tuesday night. Parton, 80, died Tuesday in Nashville, her family announced.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
The AMC Kips Bay 15 on Second Avenue has been open since 1999 but will shut down at the end of 2026, according to a spokesperson.
The Yankees beat the Red Sox 9-2 Saturday in the nightcap and earned a doubleheader split.
Nicolás Fernández scored his 14th goal this season for New York City FC on Saturday night in a 1-1 tie with Toronto FC.
The Philadelphia Union beat the New York Red Bulls 3-1 on Saturday night to extend their unbeaten streak to seven.
Juan Soto had the go-ahead RBI single a pitch after fouling a ball off his right leg Saturday, leading the Mets to a 6-2 victory over the Astros.
William Jewell running back MicahJo Barnett, a junior majoring in business administration, died Saturday, the school said.
With tickets to the U.S. Open skyrocketing, tennis advocates in the Harlem community are working to make the sport more accessible for New Yorkers.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
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.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for August 29 at 11 p.m.
Some legends took the stage Saturday for the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival in Harlem.
A suspect who police say fatally shot two people in the Bronx and Brooklyn earlier this week has now been arrested and charged with their murders. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
The price of diesel fuel has gone up by nearly $2/gallon. It's forcing school districts to make changes before the new academic year begins. Ali Bauman reports on the higher costs to keep school buses running.
Nepal's foreign minister is calling for a global effort to tackle climate change, saying his country is among the worst-hit by rising temperatures. More than 2,400 people are still missing and at least 675 are dead following Wednesday's catastrophic flash flooding. Ramy Inocencio reports.
