2 teens dead in possible subway surfing incident in Brooklyn, sources say
Police sources tell CBS News New York the two girls' bodies were found on top of a J train.
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Police sources tell CBS News New York the two girls' bodies were found on top of a J train.
Two teenagers were found dead early Saturday, and authorities believe it's tied to the dangerous stunt known as subway surfing. It happened at the Marcy Avenue subway station in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
Sources said the girls were found unresponsive at the Marcy Avenue station in Brooklyn. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Police say Alexandra Huggins, 32, was riding her bike westbound on Meserole Street when the driver of a blue Tesla struck her, then fled the scene.
Police said a woman riding her bike in Williamsburg was fatally struck by a blue Tesla.
The 1950s style diner in Williamsburg has been used not only for dining over the past few decades, but it has also been the site of several movie shoots. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
The Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast in Williamsburg culminated Sunday with the lifting of the Giglio, an 80-foot tower carried by more than 100 men in celebration of faith, family, and heritage.
Italian-Americans came out in droves on Sunday in Williamsburg. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger has more on the lifting of the Giglio, an 80-foot tower carried by more than 100 men in celebration of faith, family, and heritage.
The 2005 rezoning of 175 blocks along Brooklyn's waterfront reshaped the skyline and the community. But some promises are only partially fulfilled 20 years later.
A centuries-old Italian tradition paraded through the streets of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, on Thursday. Huge crowds came out for the lifting of the Giglio.
Wednesday's annual Feast Day of Our Lady of Mount Carmel drew hundreds of worshipers to the streets of Williamsburg.
A state appeals court is blocking City Hall from removing the controversial bike lane on Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
A judge gave the city approval to remove a bike lane in Brooklyn after several collisions between cyclists and pedestrians.
A judge will allow the city to remove a controversial bike lane in Brooklyn.
A protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn will be removed due to safety concerns, Mayor Eric Adams says.
Mayor Eric Adams is back-pedaling on a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn, citing safety concerns. As CBS News New York's Lori Bordonaro reports, the decision to remove it is drawing mixed reaction in Williamsburg.
A protected bike lane in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, that was meant to promote street safety is apparently making things worse.
Teens in Brooklyn's El Puente Bike Club are preparing to cycle from New Haven to Boston for the 2025 Youth Bike Summit.
Officials said a hazmat team was requested at the fire in Williamsburg.
Parents in Williamsburg, Brooklyn are pleading with the city to reroute a part of a protected bike lane from Flushing to DeKalb Avenue, saying it's putting children in danger.
Parents in Brooklyn are pleading with the city to reroute a part of a protected bike lane from Flushing to DeKalb Avenue, saying it's putting children in danger. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
A fire in Williamsburg, Brooklyn late Saturday night left 12 people displaced and three firefighters hurt, the FDNY says.
Nearly 200 FDNY members responded to the late-night fire on Graham Avenue. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Parents in Brooklyn are outraged after the city announced it will close multiple child care centers in the borough.
The New York City Department of Education is pulling the plug on several early child care centers in Brooklyn.
A man is dead after a shootout with police in Newport, Rhode Island, that also left an officer injured.
Police are still looking for an armed and dangerous man who they say is responsible for deadly shootings in the Bronx and Brooklyn.
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."
A rally was held in Southeast Queens Tuesday pushing back against a planned lithium-ion battery storage facility.
Fifteen sheriffs across New York are asking a judge to block a new law preventing local law enforcement agencies from working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
Police are still looking for an armed and dangerous man who they say is responsible for deadly shootings in the Bronx and Brooklyn.
A rally was held in Southeast Queens Tuesday pushing back against a planned lithium-ion battery storage facility.
Fifteen sheriffs across New York are asking a judge to block a new law preventing local law enforcement agencies from working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
Three teenagers were killed, and four people are in the hospital after two cars crashed on the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn, police said.
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.
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 man is dead after a shootout with police in Newport, Rhode Island, that also left an officer injured.
A dean at Rutgers University was arrested for allegedly recording inappropriate videos while working for the school, according to New Jersey prosecutors.
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.
Officers on Long Island deployed a drone to find the suspect after he robbed a home and ran away.
Starting in September, the Long Island Rail Road will offer year-round service to Montauk.
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.
Fifteen sheriffs across New York are asking a judge to block a new law preventing local law enforcement agencies from working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
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.
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.
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.
Francisco Lindor scored the winning run on a throwing error in the 10th to lead the Mets past the Brewers 3-2 on Tuesday night.
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.
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.
The child star who played "Ron Weasley" in all eight Harry Potter films will appear for 17 weeks in the Broadway show starting in February.
Enjoy the sunshine because Thursday afternoon brings stormy weather with potentially heavy rain. CBS News New York Meteorologist John Elliott has the forecast.
Actor Tim Curry, known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It," has died, his manager confirmed.
Officers on Long Island deployed a drone to find the suspect after he robbed a home and ran away.
Water is shut down until 10 p.m. Wednesday for some residents, while others are under a boil water advisory.
