Roller skating is making a comeback

Roller skating is making a comeback; 14 new rinks have opened across the country in the past year with a new twist on the classic four-wheel fad. CBS News' Colby Thelen reports.

• Aug 29, 2014
• 2:57

The Russian tourist who climbed to the top of the Brooklyn Bridge is in court

The Russian tourist who climbed to the top of the Brooklyn Bridge is in court. Mayor De Blasio promises "a wholesale review" after the second security breach in just over a month.

• Aug 26, 2014
• 1:45

Point-of-view video of a ride on the Brooklyn, N.Y., wooden coaster built in 1927

Exciting video shows what it's like to be front-and-center on Brooklyn's classic Coney Island Cyclone roller coaster. The historic wooden ride has been standing since June 26, 1927.

• Aug 1, 2014
• 2:23

Experience the new steel attraction named after its predecessor at Luna Park in Coney Island, N.Y.

Feel the drops, twists and turns in this point-of-view experience of the newest attraction at Luna Park in Coney Island, N.Y. -- the Thunderbolt roller coaster.

• Aug 1, 2014
• 2:10

Andy Serkis and Keri Russell told CBS News' Ken Lombardi that there was no monkeying around on set

Andy Serkis and Keri Russell spoke to CBS News' Ken Lombardi about their new film, "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes," at a special screening of the sequel in Brooklyn, N.Y.

• Jul 10, 2014
• 2:56

Viewing parties are popping up all over the country, including President Obama who will tune in from Air Force One

Viewing parties are popping up all over the country, including President Obama who will tune in from Air Force One. Vinita Nair reports.

• Jul 1, 2014
• 3:26

Dr. Fauci to star in new children's book

The picture book follows the doctor through his Brooklyn childhood, medical school, and career working with seven U.S. presidents to tackle the nation's biggest public health crises.

• Mar 22, 2021

Daniel St. Hubert, 27, taken into custody as prime suspect in elevator stabbing that killed 6-year-old, left 7-year-old in critical condition

Police arrested 27-year-old Daniel St. Hubert as their prime suspect in a Brooklyn, N.Y., elevator stabbing that killed 6-year-old P.J. Avitto and left 7-year-old Mikayla Capers in critical condition.

• Jun 5, 2014
• 1:42

Love locks first started to appear in Europe over a decade ago

Love locks first started to appear in Europe over a decade ago. But now they’re so much of a common sight at New York City’s Brooklyn Bridge they face removal over concerns they could fall onto vehicles. Jim Axelrod reports.

• May 31, 2014
• 2:05

Charles Diaz, 35, of Brooklyn, has been arrested in connection with Wednesday’s morning attack in Sunset Park, Brooklyn

Police say Charles Diaz, 35, of Brooklyn, has been arrested and charged with attempted murder, arson and criminal possession of a weapon in connection with Wednesday’s morning attack in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.

• Apr 25, 2014
• 0:33

Over the past five years, the big beer conglomerates, Anheuser-Busch InBev and Miller-Coors, have decreased production by 10 percent

Over the past five years, the big beer conglomerates, Anheuser-Busch InBev and Miller-Coors, have decreased production by 10 percent. At the same time, craft beer is going through a renaissance. CBS News' Michelle Miller sat down with the co-founder of Brooklyn Brewery to discuss his new book "The Craft Beer Revolution: How a Band of Microbrewers is Transforming the World's Favorite Drink."

• Apr 23, 2014
• 4:19

In this week’s edition of “Sounds of the Toyota Green Room,” “Friends With Better Lives” star Brooklyn Decker snaps photos at the photo booth with her parents and Gayle King

In this week’s edition of “Sounds of the Toyota Green Room,” “Friends With Better Lives” star Brooklyn Decker snaps photos at the photo booth with her parents and Gayle King. She also talks about the influence her parents had on her career and diet.

• Apr 15, 2014
• 1:57

Brooklyn Decker co-stars in the new CBS comedy, "Friends with Better Lives." Her character just got engaged and is having trouble adjusting

Brooklyn Decker co-stars in the new CBS comedy, "Friends with Better Lives." Her character just got engaged and is having trouble adjusting. Brooklyn Decker joins "CBS This Morning" for a conversation on her modeling career and her new role.

• Apr 9, 2014
• 4:52

WCBS' Hazel Sanchez reports on her reaction

A woman in Brooklyn, New York, just received a birthday card from her Mom and Dad postmarked June 26, 1969. WCBS' Hazel Sanchez reports on her reaction.

• Apr 8, 2014
• 1:41

Tucked away on an industrial block in the trendy Williamsburg section of Brooklyn, two artists are taking temporary residence on a 60-feet-tall wooden wheel

Tucked away on an industrial block in the trendy Williamsburg section of Brooklyn, two artists are taking temporary residence on a 60-feet-tall wooden wheel. Terrell Brown reports.

• Mar 8, 2014
• 2:54

Performance artists Ward Shelley and Alex Schweder are spending 10 days living in the installation called "In Orbit," an over-sized hamster wheel. CBS News' Terrell Brown reports.

Performance artists Ward Shelley and Alex Schweder are spending 10 days living in the installation called "In Orbit," an over-sized hamster wheel

• Mar 6, 2014
• 3:40

Ruth Bader Ginsburg's legacy continues with new statue in Brooklyn

Ginsburg would have turned 88 on March 15, which will now be known as "Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Day" in her native Brooklyn.

• Mar 13, 2021

Ruth Bader Ginsburg statue unveiled in NYC

A 7-foot bronze statue of the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was unveiled in Brooklyn three days before her birthday.

• Mar 12, 2021
• 0:20

The Dish: Chef Edy Massih

Born in Lebanon, chef Edy Massih said he'd like to be the Middle Eastern Martha Stewart. At 26, he appears to be on his way. From food to layout, Massih does it all. He speaks to Dana Jacobson about the latest venture he launched during the pandemic in his very own Brooklyn, New York neighborhood.

• Feb 27, 2021
• 7:27

Brooklyn's budding Black-owned floral studio

"Starting in the midst of the pandemic, it was not ideal," said Jalloh. "But I think it still worked in our favor because a lot of people are finding new ways to celebrate each other or just send love to each other."

• Feb 12, 2021

Son of Brooklyn judge arrested in Capitol attack

The New York man was seen in viral social media images wearing a fur outfit and an allegedly stolen police vest

• Jan 12, 2021

12-year-old composes music for NY Philharmonic

The New York Philharmonic recently performed a world premiere of a piece by a new composer, Grace Moore - a Brooklyn 7th grader who is just 12 years old. Moore composed the piece for the world-renowned symphony orchestra as part of it's Very Young Composers program, which teaches children how to create music. Introducing young, new composers is not the only way the Philharmonic is diversifying this year.

• Nov 19, 2020
• 1:32

Brooklyn Grange cultivates green roof movement

Brooklyn Grange Rooftop Farms is known for its produce harvest, but another arm of its business is gaining traction. Gwen Schantz, Brooklyn Grange co-founder and chief creative officer, shares with CBSN how the social enterprise is impacting New York, one green roof at a time.

• Oct 29, 2020
• 3:14

NYPD beefs up presence at polling locations

A Brooklyn police officer was suspended for using his car speaker to voice his support for President Trump, and another officer was caught removing PPE from activists outside of a polling station. Gothamist reporter Sydney Pereira joined CBSN to shed light on the two incidents and how the largest police union in New York City is continuing to support President Trump.

• Oct 28, 2020
• 9:27

"Big pile" of eels dumped at lake in Brooklyn park

New York state and city officials say it's too soon to know how the eels in Prospect Park might affect local species.

• Oct 17, 2020

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