UJA Federation, local synagogues bring Shofar Across Brooklyn
The program is an effort to bring this mystical sound to more than 20 local parks and public spaces.
Opposition to NYC DOT's McGuinness Boulevard redesign mounts in Greenpoint
Activists on both sides of the McGuinness Boulevard Dispute say DOT's new plan fails to address their concerns.
Volunteers mark 9/11 Day at Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Thousands of volunteers arrived at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum early Monday morning for what's billed as the country's largest day of charitable service.
Brooklyn's 9/11 memorials stand out as celebrations of life
Memorials across New York City serve as significant gathering points for loved ones of those killed on 9/11. But three in South Brooklyn stand out from the rest.
Students across 60 NYC schools are getting an urban farming curriculum
Nonprofit NY Sun Works has partnered with 300 schools in NYC to build hydroponic farms.
Search on for suspects in shooting of man at Brooklyn gas station
Just after 4 a.m. on Sunday, police say those people attempted to rob 33-year-old Javier Sanchez.
Nonprofit holds back-to-school backpack and supplies drive in Queens
More than 300 backpacks full of notebooks, pencils and markers changed hands on Sunday at P.S. 118.
State elected officials call for more resources for steelpan musicians
Days away from the annual West Indian American Day Carnival, supporters say musicians should be allowed to practice steelpan on school grounds.
Brooklyn NYCHA tenants say building still leaks raw sewage
Residents said the sludge seeps out weekly, despite ongoing efforts to stop the flow.
Tenants say landlord is neglecting fire-damaged building
Tenants in a Brooklyn building damaged on Aug. 10 are asking for help addressing conditions in their apartments.
CBS New York speaks to 3 women who attended the famed March on Washington
Judy Gough, Odehyah Gough-Israel and Carolyn Eisenberg offer varying viewpoints on that unforgettable day.
Liyong Ye charged with murder in Brooklyn hammer attack
The attack happened inside the family's apartment on 52nd Street in Sunset Park, where the suspect also lived.
Major milestone in robotic surgery at South Brooklyn Health
The hospital recently completed its 500th such surgery, providing advanced care to underserved communities.
CBS New York tours Randall's Island asylum seekers shelter
Up to 3,000 adults will live in the newly constructed shelter that spans several soccer fields.
Residents say Brighton Beach subway station has lead paint
A viewer reached out to CBS New York' after paint chips falling from the subway station tested positive for lead.