Park Slope 'Street Seats' An Urban Oasis For Some, A Nuisance For Others
Street seats were designed to be a temporary oasis in the urban jungle -- vibrant public places for people to socialize and enjoy.
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Street seats were designed to be a temporary oasis in the urban jungle -- vibrant public places for people to socialize and enjoy.
A Long Island high school just started a charming new tradition.
Jestyfer Henriquez, 25, was arrested Friday. The arrest comes on the heels of police taking Brad Gomez, 28, into custody Thursday.
Amr Alzabidi suffered a fractured orbital socket that left him blind in his left eye for a week.
It was a prom to remember for a New Jersey high school student.
Gloria Kim takes her fluffy pet, Seven, for a walk on a leash every day -- to the wide-eyed bewilderment of those around her, because Seven is not a normal pet.
A 28-year-old high school lacrosse coach from Westchester County has found himself facing a big dilemma.
The MTA says a power outage stalled the train, stranding riders in the dark, without air conditioning or ventilation, for about 45 minutes.
It happened near 115th Street and Riverside Drive just after midnight.
After checking out the apartment, resting on the sofa and helping himself to a soda, the man eventually took Rocco out for less than 10 minutes, instead of the 30 minutes he was supposed to, "Adam" said.
Police on Staten Island are looking for a hit-and-run driver who struck a mother while she was taking her child out of a car.
CBS2's Scott Rapoport followed three Navy airmen as they toured the crossroads of the world for the first time.
A day out at the ballgame ended with a trip to the hospital for a young boy this week.
A driver going the wrong way on the Long Island Expressway crashed into another car on Monday.
Amy Fisher became a headline grabber in the early 90s after shooting the wife of her lover Joey Buttafuoco.
The fire broke out at around 7 p.m. Sunday at the Beth Hamedrash Hagodol synagogue on Norfolk Street near Broome Street.
A loss of power at DeKalb Avenue led to suspensions and delays on several lines Tuesday morning.
New York Mets' pitcher Matt Harvey is taking on a new opponent -- his own team.
His bloody lip and forced removal proved to be a huge black eye for United Airlines and the entire airline industry -- prompting increased calls for airline reform and greater sensitivity to passengers.
The man sprang into action after his grandson was nearly grabbed off the street. CBS2's Scott Rapoport spoke with the hero Tuesday afternoon.
In Lower Manhattan, holocaust survivors from Germany and Poland will be at the Museum of Jewish Heritage discussing their experiences.
Bullets went flying in the Bronx hitting an innocent man as he was moving into an apartment in the Mott Haven section of the borough.
They're nesting way up in the bell tower of the St. Francis Xavier Church on Sixth Avenue and Carrol Street in Park Slope.
A few days ago, after being on the road for two months, 33-year-old Genevieve Roman came home to her Williamsburg apartment and found she had a new roommate, or more specifically, a squatter.
When people think about cherry blossoms, they naturally will think of Washington D.C. But you don't need to head down I-95 to find the very best blossom bloom this spring.
The Houston Astros beat the New York Yankees 9-7 on Tuesday night.
A CBS News New York investigation has found that a car registered to the former police chief of Tuckahoe in Westchester County was involved in multiple reported hit-and-runs within minutes.
New Yorkers have a chance to snag discounted tickets to the U.S. Open.
A 9/11 memorial in Jersey City that's in need of repairs and maintenance is getting help from actor Gary Sinise's foundation.
The Anne Frank Tree in Liberty Park in Lower Manhattan is struggling to survive.
A CBS News New York investigation has found that a car registered to the former police chief of Tuckahoe in Westchester County was involved in multiple reported hit-and-runs within minutes.
New Yorkers have a chance to snag discounted tickets to the U.S. Open.
The Anne Frank Tree in Liberty Park in Lower Manhattan is struggling to survive.
NYC's Empire State Building will pay tribute to music legend Dolly Parton Tuesday night. Parton, 80, died Tuesday in Nashville, her family announced.
State officials sent letters to agencies across New York instructing them to unwind agreements with ICE by Tuesday.
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.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
A 9/11 memorial in Jersey City that's in need of repairs and maintenance is getting help from actor Gary Sinise's foundation.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is out of the Little League World Series after losing to Hamilton, Ohio, on Tuesday night.
Dozens of syringes and other debris were found on the beach in Manasquan on the Jersey Shore over the weekend.
A New Jersey woman is trying to understand how a shocking message was left on her birthday dessert at a local restaurant.
A small earthquake was detected in Morris County, New Jersey, on Saturday, officials say.
After years in the making, a team of surgeons successfully performed the first pancreas-kidney transplant on Long Island. Despite complicated risks, the first patient selected was all in. As CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports, the patient says the double transplant saved his life.
The names include people who died from 9/11-related illnesses.
A man was arrested after investigators said they found 23 guns and hundreds of grams of various illegal drugs at his Long Island home.
A funeral was held Sunday for a Long Island woman who died after her SUV plunged into a backyard pool.
Suffolk County Police say officers rescued a family from a boat that ran aground in the mouth of the Fire Island Inlet early Sunday morning.
State officials sent letters to agencies across New York instructing them to unwind agreements with ICE by Tuesday.
A coalition representing 1,000 minority-owned bodegas and supermarkets is suing to stop New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's plan to build five city-run grocery stores.
The Supreme Court divided 6-3 in granting the Trump administration's request for emergency relief.
The meeting came with Democrats expected to take control of the House in the November elections, which would put Jeffries in line to become the next House speaker.
Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, said the tariff fight with Canada could extend U.S. inflation, should the tense trade dynamic between the historically allied countries continue.
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.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
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 will pay 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.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
The Houston Astros beat the New York Yankees 9-7 on Tuesday night.
New Yorkers have a chance to snag discounted tickets to the U.S. Open.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is out of the Little League World Series after losing to Hamilton, Ohio, on Tuesday night.
Defender James Sands made a spectacular goal clearance before scoring in first-half stoppage time to help NYCFC earn a 1-1 draw with the New England Revolution on Sunday.
It was Peters' third walk-off hit of the season.
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.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
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.
A rally was held in southeast Queens on Tuesday, pushing back against a planned lithium-ion battery storage facility.
The planned closure of a New York City movie theater is upsetting neighbors in Kips Bay. As CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports, there's a growing push to save it.
Would you ever track your dating life on a spreadsheet? While some singles are focused on a potential partner's pros and cons, some young daters say it's helping them figure out what really matters and what they're bringing to the table. Jarred Hill has a closer look.
Another inmate has died at Riker's Island. This is the seventh death at Riker's this year.
New Jersey State Police say two people are dead after an accident involving an overturned tractor trailer in Newark.
