NYC unveils Brooklyn Grand Army Plaza redesign for Prospect Park
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration unveiled a dramatic traffic redesign at Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration unveiled a dramatic traffic redesign at Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration unveiled a dramatic traffic redesign at Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
The Prospect Parks Alliance said the 8-acre project, funded by the mayor's office, will transform two key landscapes in Brooklyn.
Assuming the weather is favorable, the New Year's Eve night sky in New York City will be lit up by fireworks shows in Central Park and Prospect Park in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn's Prospect Park is getting financing for a long-term project to battle the impacts of climate change, city leaders say.
Brooklyn families say they're living in fear every time it rains because flooding has become a persistent problem. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger shows us the new $50 million solution.
A slow but hopeful recovery effort is continuing with the planting native vegetation and restoration of damaged woodlands.
Nearly a year after a brush fire damaged parts of Prospect Park, workers and volunteers have been restoring the charred hillside. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger shows us how their dedication planted the seeds for recovery and renewal.
Runners geared up for the start of the race in Prospect Park.
Just about everyone who lives on Hopper Street tells a similar story. The smell has been around for a while and nobody seems to know why.
Nature lovers can now enjoy a new network of trails in Brooklyn's Prospect Park.
Nature lovers can now enjoy a new network of nature trails in Brooklyn's Prospect Park. They're designed to take visitors through the borough's newly designated old growth forest. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger takes us on a hike through Kings County's oldest woodland.
President Trump's crackdown on sanctuary policies named three dozen cities in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, but has since been taken down.
A New Jersey Council member is facing serious charges, accused of conspiracy and racketeering.
CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger went to Prospect Park to show us how they're using social media to spread the word about the birds.
The 2025 NYC half marathon, also known as the United Airlines NYC Half, ran Sunday with a new route from Brooklyn to Manhattan.
Officials say two acres of Prospect Park were damaged in a brush fire in November.
FDNY crews in Brooklyn's Prospect Park were monitoring for hot spots after putting out a brush fire that consumed approximately two acres.
Firefighters across the Tri-State Area battled brush fires Friday as dry, windy conditions helped fuel the flames. CBS News New York's Lori Bordonaro, Alecia Reid and Lonnie Quinn report.
Officials provided an update Friday night on a brush fire in Brooklyn's Prospect Park.
Firefighters are working to knock down a brush fire in Prospect Park in Brooklyn. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/4eoJ7YU
CBS New York's Ali Bauman spoke to revelers in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, and has more on other festivities.
Free outdoor movies are back at Bryant Park and other spots around NYC, as part of the Paramount+ Movie Nights series.
The Lefferts Historic House has been a colonial museum in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, for more than 100 years, but for the first time ever, the house now shares the stories of the enslaved people who lived and worked there. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has their stories.
Police say three men kicked in the backdoor and got away with an unknown amount of money and personal items.
The man convicted of pushing a woman into a moving subway car, leaving her paralyzed, will be sentenced Wednesday in Manhattan.
An NYPD captain has been transferred after video surfaced of him criticizing New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Democrats while on duty.
The Davis Center at the Harlem Meer is celebrating one year of providing year-round recreation space to New Yorkers while still spreading the word to residents.
Ted Turner built a media empire that included cable channels CNN, TBS and TNT, and he owned the Atlanta Braves for 20 years.
Pop-up events from watch parties to street festivals will take place across New Jersey as the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway.
The man convicted of pushing a woman into a moving subway car, leaving her paralyzed, will be sentenced Wednesday in Manhattan.
An NYPD captain has been transferred after video surfaced of him criticizing New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Democrats while on duty.
The Davis Center at the Harlem Meer is celebrating one year of providing year-round recreation space to New Yorkers while still spreading the word to residents.
The NYPD released photos of four people they say painted swastikas and antisemitic statements at synagogues, homes and a car in Queens.
More than 100 firefighters are responding to a blaze at a deli in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx Wednesday morning.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
Pop-up events from watch parties to street festivals will take place across New Jersey as the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway.
Firefighters are still working to put out hot spots at a burnt-out industrial complex in Belleville, New Jersey, three days after a massive fire.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
Two people have been charged in connection to a shooting inside the Freehold Borough Public Library in New Jersey.
A man accused of trying to break into the Met Gala on Monday is facing multiple charges.
Brookhaven town residents are anxious and worried about the underwater toxic plume created by the landfill.
It's a mixed bag for Gov. Kathy Hochul in the latest poll.
Police identified the suspect in the deadly stabbing of two women on Long Island, saying he lived with one of them and worked with the other.
A suspect is in custody after two people were stabbed to death on Long Island early Friday morning, Nassau County police said.
Suffolk County officials say contamination from a former Grumman Navy site is far worse than previously acknowledged and is still spreading.
An NYPD captain has been transferred after video surfaced of him criticizing New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Democrats while on duty.
Tenants in Brooklyn are entering the fifth month of a rent strike over what they call unlivable conditions.
Billionaire Ken Griffin says being New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's poster boy for a tax-the-rich campaign put his life in danger.
It's a mixed bag for Gov. Kathy Hochul in the latest poll.
Murders in New York City hit a record low for the first four months of 2026, the NYPD said Monday. It comes amid a citywide drop in major crime of 9.5%, police said.
There's been a confirmed measles case in Manhattan, health officials said Tuesday.
Keyport residents say they're on edge because of dozens of cancer cases over the years in a neighborhood near the former Aeromarine landfill.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
Travelers at Newark Airport may have been exposed to an individual with measles, New Jersey health officials warn.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
Firefighters responded to Broadway's Eugene O'Neill Theater Monday morning after a blaze broke out.
The 2026 Met Gala's dress code is "Fashion is Art," which goes hand-in-hand with the theme of "Costume Art."
The 2026 Met Gala's theme, "Costume Art," aims to make the connection between fashion and art.
Pop-up events from watch parties to street festivals will take place across New Jersey as the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway.
The New York Yankees beat the Texas Rangers 7-4 on Tuesday night for their fifth straight win and 15th in 17 games.
Jalen Brunson scored 27 of his 35 points in the first half and the Knicks emphatically overwhelmed the 76ers 137-98 on Monday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Aaron Judge put the Yankees ahead in the first inning with his major league-leading 14th home run as part of a four-RBI night, and they went on to rout the Orioles 12-1 on Monday for a four-game sweep.
Carson Benge homered leading off the sixth inning for the Mets' first hit against Tomoyuki Sugano, and they went on to beat the skidding Rockies 4-2 on Monday.
The Davis Center at the Harlem Meer is celebrating one year of providing year-round recreation space to New Yorkers while still spreading the word to residents.
Residents displaced by a deadly apartment building fire in Inwood say it was only a matter of time before their building went up in flames.
In New York City, where land is at a premium, a stockpile of pristine soil unearthed at construction sites helps lower emissions and support urban farmers.
Have you ever wondered what happens to a restaurant's leftover or unsold food at the end of the day? Food access advocates say it could make a big difference if it were served to the community.
A new report finds a shortage of courts, fields and swimming pools in some New York City neighborhoods.
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.
Kamal Semrade was convicted of attempted murder and assault for the incident that happened in May 2023. Police say the victim Emine Oszoy was left paralyzed after she was attacked.
Schools are closed for a third day as firefighters and crews remain at the scene of a fire that destroyed several businesses and two homes. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Ted Turner, the media tycoon who founded CNN and led an empire that also included cable channels TBS, TNT and Turner Classic Movies as well as the Atlanta Braves and Atlanta Hawks, has died. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn reports.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani will announce the city won a record $31 million penalty against the owners of Robert Fulton Terrace and Fordham Towers in the Bronx.
Janie Saunders and Margret Vaughn have both lived in the same East Harlem building for more than 50 years.
