"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.
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RBG statue to be unveiled in Brooklyn on her birthday
The unveiling of the statue, which was approved by RBG before she died, will also coincide with Women's History Month.
Protesters burn masks in Brooklyn hotspot over Cuomo's lockdown
Videos on social media show some Orthodox Jewish protesters chanting "Jewish lives matter!"
New York to close schools in 9 neighborhoods
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said the state will shut down schools in nine coronavirus hot spots. The neighborhoods facing school closures have all seen a positive test rate well over 3% for the last seven days. CBS New York has the details.
New York City looking to close some areas seeing coronavirus surge
Mayor Bill de Blasio said shutdowns — including public and private schools — would happen starting Wednesday in nine ZIP codes, and indoor dining would be suspended.
NYC neighborhoods see COVID-19 spike
New York City’s daily coronavirus infection rate has spiked above 3% for the first time in months. Mayor Bill de Blasio says eight ZIP codes in Brooklyn and Queens are to blame for the recent surge. Dr. Neeta Ogden, an internal medicine specialist and immunologist, joins CBSN to talk about the latest coronavirus news.
New York landmarks to be lit blue in honor of Ginsburg
Governor Andrew Cuomo also announced that Ginsburg will be honored with a statue in Brooklyn, her birthplace.
Chefs work to grow diversity in the industry
Baltimore native Jared Howard's Honey Bunny's Chicken, is still a concept in the making -- but his success story during the COVID-19 pandemic has beat the odds already. He and other Black restauranteurs have partnered with Chef Greg Baxtrom, who opened the doors of his Brooklyn restaurant Maison Yaki to be used as a pop-up for their culinary brands and grow diversity in an industry that has lacked it. Michelle Miller speaks to Howard and Baxtrom.
The NYPD released surveillance footage showing a suspect in the kidnapping of Brooklyn real estate developer Menachem “Max” Stark, whose burned body was discovered last week in a Long Island dumpster
The NYPD released surveillance footage showing a suspect in the kidnapping of Brooklyn real estate developer Menachem “Max” Stark, whose burned body was discovered last week in a Long Island dumpster. The reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the case was raised to $72,000
Charred body of 39-year-old Menachem Stark discovered in gas station dumpster
The partially-burned body of a Brooklyn real estate developer was discovered in a dumpster in Great Neck, N.Y., a day after police said he was kidnapped in Brooklyn. WCBS' Steve Langford reports.
76-year-old proposes to girlfriend
Two residents at a senior living facility in Brooklyn proved this week that true love can come at any age. 76-year-old Jeffrey Miller proposed to his girlfriend, 71-year-old Gloria Alexis, as residents and staff members at Amber Court Assisted Living cheered him on.
1-year-old killed in NYC shooting
A 1-year-old child died after being struck by a bullet at a Brooklyn playground, and a 12-year-old was wounded in a separate incident as multiple shootings were reported around the city. CBSN NY gets the latest from reporter John Dias.
1-year-old in stroller shot dead during NYC cookout
Mayor Bill de Blasio held a moment of silence during Monday's press briefing and said he was "heartbroken."
Gun violence on the rise in New York City
Gun violence in New York City "spiked significantly" during the month of June compared to the same time last year, officials say. One of the most recent victims was a teenager in Queens. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
Oprah Winfrey reveals latest book club pick
Only on "CBS This Morning," Oprah Winfrey announced "Deacon King Kong" by New York Times best-selling author James McBride as her new book club pick. The book takes place in 1969 and follows the life of a community in a Brooklyn housing project. Author James McBride joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the book and the power of forgiveness.
Thousands march and rally for black trans lives in Brooklyn
An estimated 15,000 people took to the streets of Brooklyn wearing white.
Black Lives Matter street mural unveiled in New York City
Big bold yellow letters form the words "Black Lives Matter" along Fulton Street in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn.
NYPD cop who shoved Brooklyn protester charged with assault
He is the first NYPD officer to be charged for his conduct during the city's ongoing protests for police reform.
NYC official and ex-cop says police profession has been "hijacked"
"I know what it is to have people call you Uncle Tom and hate you, and not realize it was just a few minutes ago I was marching next to you," Eric Adams said.
Generations of activists reflect on protests
"CBS This Morning" spoke with a number of African American civil rights activists, spanning generations, including activist DeRay McKesson, Pastor Calvin Butts of Abyssinian Baptist Church, 19-year-old activist Winter BreeAnne, and former NYPD captain and current Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, for their wide-ranging perspectives on the national civil rights movement following the death of George Floyd.
Memorials, peaceful protests held Thursday
An emotional Brooklyn memorial to George Floyd led to a peaceful march, echoing other demonstrations around the country. Jericka Duncan reports.
George Floyd's brother attends NYC memorial
Standing before thousands in his home borough of Brooklyn, Terrence Floyd, George Floyd's brother, thanked New Yorkers on Thursday. For the eighth day, protesters marched throughout New York City, leading up to the memorial service at Cadman Plaza in Brooklyn. CBS New York's Aundrea Cline-Thomas reports.
Cuomo: "Violence never works"
As deaths from coronavirus continued to drop to lows not seen since March, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo used his daily coronavirus briefing Sunday afternoon to plead for calm after a night of unrest statewide. "Violence never works," he said. Watch his remarks here.
Video shows NYPD vehicles driving into protesters in Brooklyn
A law enforcement source said officers did not "ram" the protestors, but that they were "trying to go forward and escape."
R. Kelly denied bail
Beleaguered singer R. Kelly was denied bail Wednesday in his New York City sex abuse case after a judge agreed with prosecutors that freeing him from jail would create a risk of him fleeing or tampering with witnesses. CBSN New York reports.
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