Debris spill on Gowanus Expressway causing heavy delays
Chopper 2 is over the Gowanus Expressway at the BQE where a debris spill is causing delays.
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Chopper 2 is over the Gowanus Expressway at the BQE where a debris spill is causing delays.
Voters will cast their ballots in Brooklyn in a special election to fill a vacant New York City Council seat
A livery cab driver suffered a terrifying brush with death early Monday morning, as he was shot in the face during an argument with a passenger in Brooklyn.
Police say the man got out of the cab, opened fire, and then tried to rob him. The victim managed get away and drive himself to the hospital. The suspect remains on the loose. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Conservative Democratic State Senator Simcha Felder and pro-Trump businessman Heshy Tischler are running to fill the seat in the 44th District. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn residents are rallying against the construction of a homeless shelter in their community. Many say they were tricked by developers.
CBS New New York's Hannah Kliger spoke with Sheepshead Bay residents who say they were misled by developers.
A rally was held Friday in support of United Senior Center of Sunset Park, which is facing what a steep rent increase and is in danger of having to relocate, or close.
Police are investigating a string of burglaries in Brooklyn, Manhattan and Staten Island.
A Brooklyn middle school dean was arrested for allegedly strangling a 13-year-old boy who refused to change into his uniform at lunchtime.
Brooklyn's historic Hendrick I. Lott House is getting a long overdue restoration. It's set to be transformed into Marine Park's first museum. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger took a tour to unlock its secrets.
At issue is a lease that’s about to expire on federal park land. As CBS News New York's Derick Waller reports, the leagues that play there may soon have to find somewhere else.
A jury has found two men guilty of trying to kill Iranian dissident Masih Alinejad, who works as a journalist and lives in New York City.
Rafat Amirov and Polad Omaroy will be sentenced in September and are facing decades behind bars for their plot to kill Masih Alinejad. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Rafat Amirov and Polad Omaroy, both allegedly members of the Russian mob, will be sentenced in September and are facing decades behind bars. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
Police believe the shootings in Bushwick are connected.
Loved ones on Wednesday remembered a Brooklyn teenager killed in a drive-by shooting one year ago. They were joined by other community members all connected through grief by gun violence. CBS News New York's Lori Bordonaro reports.
Thirteen people were hurt in a fire at the Brownsville Houses in Brooklyn on Wednesday.
Tensions are sparking in southern Brooklyn as residents learn of lithium-ion battery energy storage systems moving into vacant storefronts and lots along industrial corridors, many just steps from residential homes.
Tensions are sparking in southern Brooklyn as residents learn of lithium-ion battery energy storage systems moving into vacant storefronts and lots along industrial corridors, many just steps from residential homes. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
This Woman's History Month, we're remembering the woman who brought the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge across the finish line.
As CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports, Roebling's family legacy continues to be a source of pride today.
The 2025 NYC half marathon, also known as the United Airlines NYC Half, ran Sunday with a new route from Brooklyn to Manhattan.
It was a rare sight in Times Square on Sunday as runners had control of the streets, with no cars in sight. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
It happened on Friday night near Barclays Center in Park Slope. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian spoke to the victim's mother, who has a message for the person responsible.
The winner advances to face AL East champion Toronto in a best-of-five Division Series beginning Saturday.
The judge said the state will "quite likely" be able to prove its claims that the money would be improperly diverted.
The USF program ensures participants pay no more than 6% of their annual income for gas and electric service.
As of Wednesday morning, essential government employees, like air traffic controllers, are working without paychecks until the FAA back pays them at the end of the shutdown.
The 2-year-old facility is breaking the stigma when it comes to addressing mental illness.
The judge said the state will "quite likely" be able to prove its claims that the money would be improperly diverted.
As of Wednesday morning, essential government employees, like air traffic controllers, are working without paychecks until the FAA back pays them at the end of the shutdown.
The 2-year-old facility is breaking the stigma when it comes to addressing mental illness.
A Suffolk University CityView Poll of 500 voters last week found affordability is what they care most about, followed by crime, the economy and housing.
When disaster strikes, the last thing you need to think about is being ripped off, but officials say it's happening across Long Island's eastern county.
Rubin's personal assistant, who was arrested in a Dallas-Fort Worth area suburb, allegedly arranged for the women to fly to New York for the encounters.
The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning in Sullivan County, New York, amid storms in the Tri-State Area.
The bulk of the rain looks to be Thursday, which is why we have declared a First Alert Weather Day.
With fall set to officially arrive on Monday, many are wondering when and where they can enjoy the beautiful change in leaves that occurs annually.
The first opportunity to get your hands on FIFA 2026 World Cup tickets started at 11 a.m. on Wednesday and will run until 11 a.m. on Sept. 19.
The USF program ensures participants pay no more than 6% of their annual income for gas and electric service.
As of Wednesday morning, essential government employees, like air traffic controllers, are working without paychecks until the FAA back pays them at the end of the shutdown.
A 17-year-old boy from Garwood, N.J., has been charged with two counts of first degree murder in connection with a deadly hit-and-run that killed two teenage girls.
Documents say Malika Brittingham made a false report of an active shooter at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst due to feeling ostracized from her coworkers.
Two drivers were killed and four passengers were injured in the collision on Tonnelle Avenue.
When disaster strikes, the last thing you need to think about is being ripped off, but officials say it's happening across Long Island's eastern county.
While not legal under federal law, some states, like Oregon and Colorado, allow supervised psilocybin treatment for adults 21 and over.
It will soon cost more to get around New York. The MTA has approved fare and toll increases set to take effect in January.
Prosecutors said Monday they never gave up on seeking justice for the family of victim Philip Mastropolo.
About 8.2 million New York households are automatically receiving up to $400 back from the state.
The judge said the state will "quite likely" be able to prove its claims that the money would be improperly diverted.
As of Wednesday morning, essential government employees, like air traffic controllers, are working without paychecks until the FAA back pays them at the end of the shutdown.
A Suffolk University CityView Poll of 500 voters last week found affordability is what they care most about, followed by crime, the economy and housing.
When disaster strikes, the last thing you need to think about is being ripped off, but officials say it's happening across Long Island's eastern county.
The first government shutdown in nearly seven years is underway as Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over 2025 funding. Follow live updates here.
The 2-year-old facility is breaking the stigma when it comes to addressing mental illness.
With time running out to avert a government shutdown, millions of Americans who get health insurance under the Affordable Care Act could soon face sharply higher premiums.
In handwritten notes he left behind, the gunman repeatedly referenced CTE and asked for his brain to be studied.
Attorney Ben Crump represents families of those who died and is filing four wrongful death notices of claim.
His doctors put him on a combination of targeted therapy and immunotherapy.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have been married since 2006 and have two daughters together.
Prosecutors are urging a New York federal judge to send Sean "Diddy" Combs to prison for over 11 years following his conviction on prostitution-related charges.
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Bad Bunny will lead the 2026 Super Bowl halftime festivities at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California.
Selena Gomez married Benny Blanco, the music producer and songwriter to whom she'd been engaged since last year. Gomez shared photos from the ceremony on social media.
The 2025 Global Citizen Festival featured performances by Shakira, Cardi B, Tyla and others on the Great Lawn in Central Park.
The winner advances to face AL East champion Toronto in a best-of-five Division Series beginning Saturday.
Game 2 in the best-of-three series is Wednesday night.
The Red Sox and Yankees open the postseason in The Bronx on Tuesday, but Boston fans may have trouble getting tickets.
The Dolphins lost star receiver Tyreek Hill to what appeared to be a serious knee injury in the third quarter.
New York Giants co-owner John Mara has cancer, the team announced in a statement Monday.
The beloved Coney Island landmark was recognized for its role in shaping Brooklyn's heritage and identity.
The Delivering Together program offers repair kits, restrooms, language classes, and much more to support app-based delivery workers.
Neighbors along Newtown Creek say the acrid smog it regularly pumps out looks anything but clean.
As the U.S. approaches its 250th birthday, locals are fighting to preserve the city's only museum on an active military installation.
Christopher Burke estimates he's covered almost the entire western half of the borough, and is more than halfway through.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
Secondhand shopping is seeing a surge in popularity, expected to grow into a $79 billion business in the U.S. by 2029. Jarred Hill shows us what's driving the trend.
Great theater adds extra dazzle to a fall getaway in Red Bank, New Jersey. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin previews a classic Agatha Christie tale that's on stage.
Preparations are underway for the annual oyster festival in Oyster Bay.
Another vote to end the government shutdown failed Wednesday. Now, the Democrats and Republicans are pointing fingers at each other. Erica Brown and Jenna DeAngelis report.
Halloween isn't just for haunts anymore. Now, it's also a time of hope. CBS News New York's John Dias explains how hundreds of creative homeowners are taking part in Skeletons for St. Jude.
