Brooklyn man dedicates months to creating dazzling holiday displays
You may know about the world-famous Christmas lights in Dyker Heights. But one neighbor in Bergen Beach has been creating the North Pole in his front lawn.
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You may know about the world-famous Christmas lights in Dyker Heights. But one neighbor in Bergen Beach has been creating the North Pole in his front lawn.
The Dyker Heights Christmas lights are a holiday staple, but that's not the only place in Brooklyn you can find dazzling displays. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger spoke to one man in Bergen Beach who thrills thousands by bringing the North Pole to his front lawn.
As the value of Bitcoin rises, the Brooklyn District Attorney's office is warning New Yorkers about cryptocurrency scams.
As the value of bitcoin rises, the district attorney this should serve as a warning for all New Yorkers. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
Svetlana Dali, 57, was expected to spend the night in jail and then appear in U.S. District Count in Brooklyn on Thursday.
The grandson of the last civilian lighthouse keeper in America is working to preserve his family's legacy.
The last civilian lighthouse keeper in the country served the community of Sea Gate until his death 20 years ago. Now his grandson wants to raise awareness about the historic structure and his family's legacy. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
The Mo' Better Jaguars are facing once significant obstacle. They need financial help to get to Orlando, Florida, site of the big game. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports.
CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger has more on this shredding community.
Shirley Chisholm, New York's pioneering congresswoman from Brooklyn, was honored Saturday on what would have been her 100th birthday.
Two people were stabbed at a gas station in Sunset Park, Brooklyn Tuesday during an attempted scooter theft.
Small businesses are in the spotlight for Small Business Saturday. Brooklyn kicked off its annual Winter Wonderland pop-up marketplace that highlights locally made products. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian has more.
A man has been arrested over a year after he allegedly struck and killed a woman while driving in Coney Island.
For Shirley Chisholm Day in 2024, New York City is commemorating the pioneering congresswoman on what would have been her 100th birthday. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
Meals were interrupted by flames in Brooklyn on Thanksgiving after a manhole fire spread, prompting emergency evacuations.
The students at Our Lady of Grace Academy turned their gym into a miniature version of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
A Brooklyn family feared their property was at risk when a construction error at a neighboring building forced them out of their home over two months ago, but now, they're back just in time for the holidays. CBS News New York's investigative reporter Mahsa Saeidi has the story.
Some Brooklyn community members want a recycling facility moved over concerns about pollution.
The NYPD is looking for a man who stole a car with a little girl inside in Brooklyn on Saturday afternoon. The suspect dumped the car about three miles away with the child still inside, unharmed.
A 19-year-old was slashed in the neck outside a train station in Brooklyn late Friday night. CBS News New York's Derick Waller has more on the search for the suspect.
NYPD said the slashing suspect escaped after running back into the subway station in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
A traffic agent was attacked over a ticket in Brooklyn on Wednesday, and now police are looking for the suspect.
Thursday marks exactly 60 years since the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge opened to much fanfare.
A vehicle flipped on its side in the slick conditions on the Kosciuszko Bridge.
A woman died Wednesday after being struck by a van in Brooklyn, and police sources say it was an unmarked police vehicle.
President Trump is set to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders on Monday as the U.S. pursues a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine.
An off-duty New York City police officer fatally shot a man in Washington Heights on Sunday night, police said.
Mark Vientos sent the Mets to a 7-3 win over the Mariners on Sunday night in the Major League Baseball Little League Classic.
Alonso Martínez scored late in the second half to rally New York City FC to a 2-1 victory over Nashville SC on Sunday.
Tenants of a building in the Bronx say they have been living in deplorable conditions ever since a fire nearly five months ago.
An off-duty New York City police officer fatally shot a man in Washington Heights on Sunday night, police said.
Tenants of a building in the Bronx say they have been living in deplorable conditions ever since a fire nearly five months ago.
Brad Hoylman-Sigal says the Queens casino bid might have the upper hand, but he still opposes putting one anywhere in New York City.
Up to four gunman opened fire during a dispute inside the crowded Taste of the City Lounge in New York City overnight, police say.
Hundreds of people marched across Manhattan in solidarity with Palestinians on Saturday.
Hurricane Erin's track is forecast to stay offshore, but the New York City area and Jersey Shore may still get some impact.
Storms came in fast and furious across the Tri-State Area on Wednesday afternoon and evening.
The New York DMV is warning of a scamming method known as social engineering where you receive texts with links to fake websites.
An air quality alert remains in effect today for parts of the Hudson Valley due to smoke and haze from the Canadian wildfires.
Another air quality alert is in effect Tuesday for NYC, western Long Island, the Hudson Valley, northwest New Jersey and southwest Connecticut.
Hurricane Erin's track is forecast to stay offshore, but the New York City area and Jersey Shore may still get some impact.
A teenager died after being pulled from the ocean at the beach in Belmar, New Jersey, police said.
A boil water advisory has been partially lifted in Paterson, New Jersey.
New Jersey officials said a tree limb fell onto power lines and then hit three people walking on the street below in Teaneck.
After a major water main break, Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh and Jim Mueller, executive director of the Passaic Valley Water Commission, shared their strategy to restore service.
Two people died Saturday in separate drowning incidents in Orange County, New York.
Hurricane Erin's track is forecast to stay offshore, but the New York City area and Jersey Shore may still get some impact.
After spending more than a half century at the bottom of the Long Island Sound, a long lost college ring has been reunited with its owner.
Weeks after an alleged drunk driver plowed through the Montauk Artist Association's annual summer art show, ruining artwork, breaking hearts and causing thousands in damage, the show has returned.
A 16-year-old Long Island girl was banned from school for not taking a required vaccine, but a federal judge has ordered her district to allow the rising junior to return.
President Trump is set to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders on Monday as the U.S. pursues a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine.
Brad Hoylman-Sigal says the Queens casino bid might have the upper hand, but he still opposes putting one anywhere in New York City.
European leaders will join Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for his crucial meeting with President Trump in Washington on Monday.
President Trump announced the news on Truth Social hours after meeting with Russian president Vladimir Putin in Alaska.
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a high-stakes summit in Alaska, but the talks did not yield a ceasefire in Ukraine.
A traveler who was infectious with measles spent several hours over two days at Newark Liberty International Airport recently, New Jersey health officials said.
The Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem has been traced to 12 cooling towers, including several at city-run buildings, officials said.
Northwell Health's plan to expand Lenox Hill Hospital, which faced stiff opposition from some Upper East Side residents, was approved by the New York City Council Thursday.
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
A deadly Legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York City has set health and community leaders on a campaign to educate the public on ways to prevent the bacteria from growing and spreading.
The Oscar-nominated actor famously played arch-villain General Zod in "Superman" and "Superman II."
The life and work of journalist and educator David Diaz was celebrated Thursday, on the eve of what would've been his 83rd birthday.
A special exhibit celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Bruce Springsteen album "Born to Run" is coming to the Jersey Shore.
Prosecutors said Wednesday they are ready to proceed to with a third trial of disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein.
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
Mark Vientos sent the Mets to a 7-3 win over the Mariners on Sunday night in the Major League Baseball Little League Classic.
Alonso Martínez scored late in the second half to rally New York City FC to a 2-1 victory over Nashville SC on Sunday.
The New York Yankees beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-4 on Sunday for a series sweep.
Brad Hoylman-Sigal says the Queens casino bid might have the upper hand, but he still opposes putting one anywhere in New York City.
The New York Yankees beat the St. Louis Cardinals 12-8 on Saturday night.
New York City's tallest subway station will receive long-awaited elevators as part of the MTA's $68 billion capital plan.
Residents say they approved a plan which included affordable housing but are now facing a shelter for 169 families.
Some Bay Ridge homeowners say the city's plan for 50 new Citi Bike docking stations is too big and too dangerous.
Nature lovers can now enjoy a new network of trails in Brooklyn's Prospect Park.
A youth gardening program at the Wyckoff House Museum offers East Flatbush students hands-on farming experience, community connection and their first paid job opportunities.
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.
CBS News New York's John Elliott has the latest weather forecast.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for August 17 at 11 p.m.
Metro-North says it will be providing extra trains this week as big crowds are expected for the Yankees-Red Sox matchup.
The Red Hook public pool reopened in Brooklyn on Sunday.
The US Open kicks off Monday with Fan Week.
