Is the plan for a new school in Greenpoint safe? There are skeptics.
Officials say the site for a new elementary school in Brooklyn is safe, but some are skeptical because of lingering contamination from a decades-old Superfund site.
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Officials say the site for a new elementary school in Brooklyn is safe, but some are skeptical because of lingering contamination from a decades-old Superfund site.
The third-grader is creating NYC-themed pins and selling them through a gumball machine outside his family’s home. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado has the story.
The city says the new elementary school site is safe, but some are skeptical because of lingering underground contamination. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
From Greenpoint community gardens to Governor's Island orchards, New Yorkers are reconnecting with the city's agricultural past through historic fruit trees.
It's officially apple picking season, and you may not know New York City has a long legacy of growing fruit trees. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger explains how local gardeners look at history to feel connected to their food sources.
A new survey found hundreds of illegally parked vehicles in the Downtown Brooklyn every day.
Elected officials want New York City to step up illegal parking enforcement in Downtown Brooklyn. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger explains why residents say that area has become unbearable for all who share the road.
The newly expanded facility will serve more than 30,000 children annually and is the borough's only pediatric trauma center.
Mayor Eric Adams is out with a new plan to upgrade infrastructure and build new homes in Brooklyn and Queens.
Tuesday was the grand opening of an expanded children's emergency department at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn. It's now the largest children's ER in the borough. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports on the new high-tech hospital and how children will be helped.
The 28-year-old victim was riding his motorcycle on Sunday night, when he was struck and killed by the driver of a Mercedes.
A suspected hit-and-run driver is on the loose after crashing into a motorcycle and killing two people in Brooklyn, the NYPD said. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
A video of the crash in Sheepshead Bay shows the suspect's Mercedes-Benz landing upside down after the collision.
A 24-year-old man was shot in the chest in Flatbush, according to police.
The NYCRUNS Falling Leaves Half Marathon was held Saturday morning in Brooklyn.
Runners geared up for the start of the race in Prospect Park.
FDNY crews rushed to the scene on East 14th Street in the Midwood section.
Body parts were found in the trash outside a building in Flatbush, Brooklyn, on Friday. As CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports, neighbors believe the victim lived in the building and this crime is the result of domestic violence.
A 16-year-old student was arrested Friday after allegedly bringing a gun to the Boys and Girls High School in Brooklyn.
Body parts were found outside a Brooklyn building Friday. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid spoke to neighbors, who said they knew the victim.
Families visiting Most Holy Trinity Cemetery say they've been left searching for the graves of loved ones after thousands of copper monuments were stolen over the years.
A cemetery in Brooklyn is the target of a string of thefts, and it's nothing new; it's happened for decades. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports on families left searching for the graves of their loved ones.
A 75-year-old woman was killed and two other women were injured after being struck by a driver in Brooklyn Wednesday afternoon.
A 75-year-old woman was killed and two other women were injured after being struck by a car in Brooklyn Wednesday afternoon. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
It happened at Norman Avenue and Eckford Street in Greenpoint.
An audit by New York City Comptroller Brad Lander reveals thousands upon thousands of complaints about the NYC school buses.
The Davis Center in Harlem is now open for its first winter season after technical delays.
The remains of Dulce Maria Alavez, who went missing in 2019, have not been found, despite a fake report on social media, officials said Wednesday.
Pope Leo XIV is expected to name Bishop Ronald Hicks of Joliet, Illinois, to succeed retiring Timothy Cardinal Dolan as archbishop of New York, sources briefed on the transition say.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
An audit by New York City Comptroller Brad Lander reveals thousands upon thousands of complaints about the NYC school buses.
The Davis Center in Harlem is now open for its first winter season after technical delays.
Pope Leo XIV is expected to name Bishop Ronald Hicks of Joliet, Illinois, to succeed retiring Timothy Cardinal Dolan as archbishop of New York, sources briefed on the transition say.
The measure would give terminally ill adults who have less than six months to live an option to have a doctor prescribe them a lethal medication mixture.
Mamdani announced Jahmila Edwards as Director of Intergovernmental Affairs and Catherine Almonte Da Costa as Director of Appointments.
Thursday will bring even more relief, with highs near 50° and a taste of early spring in December. But don't get too comfortable—changes are brewing.
Some of the highest totals were on Long Island and in New Jersey, where greater than 6 inches of snow was measured.
A large water main break in Waterbury, Connecticut, is impacting tens of thousands of residents.
Bitterly cold temperatures are causing icy road conditions, including black ice, Monday morning in the Tri-State Area.
Survivors of the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting, families and lawmakers gathered in Washington, D.C., on Thursday to honor the lives lost and continue calls for action to end gun violence.
The remains of Dulce Maria Alavez, who went missing in 2019, have not been found, despite a fake report on social media, officials said Wednesday.
Thursday will bring even more relief, with highs near 50° and a taste of early spring in December. But don't get too comfortable—changes are brewing.
A celebration of the upcoming FIFA World Cup was held Tuesday at the Gateway Center in Newark, featuring a former great player for the U.S. Men's National Team.
If you're heading out, watch your step—black ice could make things tricky.
Davenport currently serves as the first assistant attorney general, a position she previously held from 2018-2020. She also worked as the acting attorney general's principal law enforcement advisor.
Thursday will bring even more relief, with highs near 50° and a taste of early spring in December. But don't get too comfortable—changes are brewing.
Hundreds of schools across New York, including dozens on Long Island, have to take old water fountains and taps out of commission.
If you're heading out, watch your step—black ice could make things tricky.
Fortunately, the rail was fixed just before 8 a.m., leading to service getting back on track.
The Jewish community of Sydney, Australia has deep connections to the Tri-State Area. Many on Long Island spoke fondly on Monday about victims they knew.
An audit by New York City Comptroller Brad Lander reveals thousands upon thousands of complaints about the NYC school buses.
The measure would give terminally ill adults who have less than six months to live an option to have a doctor prescribe them a lethal medication mixture.
Mamdani announced Jahmila Edwards as Director of Intergovernmental Affairs and Catherine Almonte Da Costa as Director of Appointments.
The House has passed a GOP health care bill that does not include an extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits.
President Trump will deliver an address to the nation Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET. Here's what's expected and how to watch.
There are at least 500 sudden and unexpected deaths in the city each year, and in roughly a fifth of those cases, a genetic cause can be detected.
UnitedHealthcare and NewYork-Presbyterian have roughly two weeks to reach an agreement or thousands of Medicare Advantage members could be forced to find care elsewhere.
Connecticut is dealing with its first measles case since 2021, after a child, who is not vaccinated, contracted the virus while traveling internationally.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
New York has no plans to change hepatitis B vaccine guidance after a Centers for Disease Control advisory panel voted to stop recommending a first dose for newborns.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Nick Reiner appeared in court on Wednesday on two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
Bronx drill rapper Kay Flock, whose real name is Kevin Perez, was sentenced to 30 years in prison Tuesday.
Nick Reiner, who is being held in connection with the murder of his parents Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, will not be in court on Tuesday due to medical reasons, his attorney said.
Rob Reiner was a California transplant who never lost his New York edge. He was born in the Bronx, and raised in New Rochelle.
The Knicks rallied to beat Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs 124-113 on Tuesday night to win the NBA Cup.
Alex DeBrincat scored two power-play goals in the third period as the Detroit Red Wings beat the New York Islanders 3-2.
The league-worst Vancouver Canucks defeated the New York Rangers 3-0 on Tuesday night.
A celebration of the upcoming FIFA World Cup was held Tuesday at the Gateway Center in Newark, featuring a former great player for the U.S. Men's National Team.
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets following a worldwide backlash, with some final seats available for $60.
The Davis Center in Harlem is now open for its first winter season after technical delays.
After losing his mother to a stroke in 2022, a Brownsville native is turning personal grief into a grassroots foundation, offering counseling and mentorship to children and young adults.
A Brooklyn startup and a national nonprofit are teaming up to turn everyday mail lockers into easy donation hubs, delivering thousands of toys to hospital rooms this holiday season.
The city is sharing new details about the historic $1 billion investment announced for the Coney Island Boardwalk, the largest in its century-long history
New York City officials have secured long-awaited funding to restore the 102-year-old Coney Island boardwalk.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
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.
A street in Montclair, New Jersey, is all decked out for the holidays with giant snowman decorations in nearly every yard. As CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports, it's more than holiday cheer, it's all for a good cause.
The massive pigeon sculpture on New York City's High Line is taking flight. It will be replaced with a 27-foot-tall Buddha sculpture.
A dozen people face federal charges in a widespread drug operation at a housing project in East Harlem.
The widow of fallen NYPD Officer Didarul Islam is suing over the Midtown office shooting that claimed his life and three others.
As CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports, the problems plaguing the system now largely fall to Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
