Playland Park set for 2026 opening after tumultuous year
This year will mark Playland's 98th season and the reopening of the famous Dragon Coaster.
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This year will mark Playland's 98th season and the reopening of the famous Dragon Coaster.
Emergency crews rescued a swan stuck on a frozen pond in Rye on Friday.
Jeanine Pirro is suing the city of Rye, claiming she was left bedridden by a preventable injury.
All three suspects in a break-in at Playland Park in Rye, New York, have now surrendered to police, Westchester County Police said.
John Elliott spends the morning at Playland Park in Rye for the Polar Plunge supporting Special Olympics New York.
One of three suspects who allegedly broke into and vandalized Playland Park in Rye, New York, has surrendered to police.
Rising rents, the cost of utilities and increasing insurance premiums are all factors in growing demand for donated clothing in Westchester County. That was the message at Friday's Sharing Shelf luncheon in Rye, where CBS News New York's Tony Aiello moderated a panel on children and clothing insecurity.
The three individuals took a small boat to Playland beach, then climbed a fence to gain access to the park.
Police are searching for three men who broke into the Playland Amusement Park in Rye in September.
A young osprey is being nursed back to health after its nest was struck by lightning in Rye, New York.
A young osprey was saved after a lightning strike killed one of its siblings in Westchester County. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian visited the surviving bird as it prepares to return to the wild.
Playland Park in Rye is offering free admission for Memorial Day weekend, as it opens for the 2025 season.
There's good news and bad news as Playland Park in Rye opens for the season. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Playland Amusement Park will open Memorial Day weekend for free, according to Westchester County officials.
Thursday is the first day of May, the month that usually marks the opening of the season at Playland Amusement Park in Rye.
As CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports, it's not clear how much of the park will be in operation, or when the gates will open.
Playland Park may not open this summer because of a contract dispute between Westchester County and the park's private operator.
A contract dispute could keep Playland Park, Westchester County's popular amusement park, closed for the entire 2025 season. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
CBS News New York's John Elliott catches up with vendors at the annual holiday market in Rye, New York.
An incredible video captured the moment a whale off the coast of New Hampshire capsized a boat, sending two men flying into the ocean.
Two ospreys have built a nest on top of the Playland Ferris wheel, which means the ride won't open this weekend. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Mosquitoes with West Nile virus were found in Westchester county.
Emergency officials say the rear train car came off the tracks and hit a wooden pillar near the ride's entrance.
Police told CBS New York publicity about the arrest has other possible victims coming forward.
Police told CBS New York publicity about the arrest has other possible victims coming forward. CBS2's Tony Aiello reports.
Ochai Agbaji scored 18 points in 25 minutes off the bench and the Nets snapped a 10-game losing streak with a 116-99 win over the Kings on Sunday night.
The New York City Police Department is investigating a triple stabbing at the Van Dyke Houses apartment complex in Brooklyn.
Ryan O'Hearn had three hits and two RBIs, including a go-ahead single in the 10th inning, and the Pirates beat the Mets 4-3 on Sunday.
Adam Sykora broke a scoreless tie early in the third period, Igor Shesterkin made 27 saves and the Rangers defeated the Panthers 3-1 on Sunday.
Jabari Bush is accused of fatally shooting active-duty Bridgeport Firefighter Terrence Cramer in Shelton, police said.
The New York City Police Department is investigating a triple stabbing at the Van Dyke Houses apartment complex in Brooklyn.
Thousands of Catholics went to St. Patrick's Cathedral in NYC on Palm Sunday to mark the start of 2026 Holy Week, the first under Archbishop Ronald Hicks.
Kathyrn Garcia, executive director of the Port Authority of N.Y. and N.J., said no procedural changes have been made at LGA in the week since the late-night crash.
Saturday, family and friends bid a final farewell to Sheridan Gorman, the Loyola University student shot and killed last week in Chicago.
Warmer weather will return to New York City and the surrounding area soon.
Jabari Bush is accused of fatally shooting active-duty Bridgeport Firefighter Terrence Cramer in Shelton, police said.
Warmer weather will return to New York City and the surrounding area soon.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
Warmer weather will return to New York City and the surrounding area soon.
Two teenagers are facing charges in connection to a Hackensack, New Jersey, stabbing that sent one of them to the hospital.
A New Jersey family says missteps by school administrators led a 14-year-old to take his own life, but the district denies that claim.
Nerdeen Kiswani, co-founder of the group Within Our Lifetime, said the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force told her about "a plot against my life that was 'about to' take place."
The St. John's Red Storm played the No. 1 overall seed Duke in the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 on Friday night.
Members and associates of the Riverhead-based 48 Gang are charged with crimes linked to murders, armed robberies and shootings dating back to 2021, prosecutors said.
The St. John's Red Storm played the No. 1 overall seed Duke in the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 on Friday night.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is likely to change his plea to guilty when he next appears in court, a source with knowledge of the case tells CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff.
A second person was arrested Tuesday in connection with a 2021 acid attack on Long Island college student Nafiah Ikram.
High school students are helping residents in assisted living in Long Island, New York feel a bit more confident with makeovers.
Congress has yet to approve funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which has been shut down for over 40 days.
The Europeans also argue that the war in Ukraine is intertwined with the war in Iran due to the cooperation between Russia and Iran.
The "No Kings" protest in New York City on Saturday drew thousands of demonstrators from across the Tri-State Area.
Ten U.S. service members were injured in an attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, according to multiple U.S. officials.
Nerdeen Kiswani, co-founder of the group Within Our Lifetime, said the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force told her about "a plot against my life that was 'about to' take place."
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion made her Broadway debut Tuesday night, adding some of her own big hits to "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Ochai Agbaji scored 18 points in 25 minutes off the bench and the Nets snapped a 10-game losing streak with a 116-99 win over the Kings on Sunday night.
Ryan O'Hearn had three hits and two RBIs, including a go-ahead single in the 10th inning, and the Pirates beat the Mets 4-3 on Sunday.
Adam Sykora broke a scoreless tie early in the third period, Igor Shesterkin made 27 saves and the Rangers defeated the Panthers 3-1 on Sunday.
Aaron Judge homered for a second straight day to nearly the same left-field spot, Ben Rice hit a two-run double in the third inning, and the New York Yankees beat the San Francisco Giants 3-1 for a three-game sweep.
Luis Robert Jr. hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the 11th inning to give the Mets a 4-2 victory over the Pirates on Saturday.
The Center for Brooklyn History showcase examines the Battle of Brooklyn through rare maps, paintings, and historical artifacts from the American Revolutionary War.
From World War II to modern mixology, women in Brooklyn fought for their place behind the bar. This Women's History Month, their legacy continues to influence the city's nightlife.
A new performing arts venue with a focus on immigrant stories is opening in Upper Manhattan this fall. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley got an exclusive tour of the construction that will give The People's Theatre its first home in more than 15 years.
Members of the Apollo Theater, where Kiki Shepard left her mark for 15 years, reflect on her legacy after the Harlem icon's death at age 74.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
However, CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock says severe weather is possible and temperatures will drop during the second half of the week.
Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso led the annual "Egg Cream Christening" tradition, to announce the reopening of the Cyclone roller coaster, which is in its 99th year of operation. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Performers like John Fogerty, Cyndi Lauper, Fat Joe, and more took the stage on Saturday at Madison Square Garden for an exclusive celebration of NYPD uniformed officers, civilian employees, and their loved ones. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Suffolk County police say a woman was at the laundromat on East Main Street in Patchogue on Saturday when a 38-year-old suspect led her 4-year-old girl out the back. She was later found at the play area of a nearby library. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Flowers were laid Sunday at Ocean Parkway and Quentin Road in Midwood, where investigators say Natasha Saada and her two daughters, 8-year-old Diana and 5-year-old Deborah, were killed by a speeding driver. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
