Brooklyn gearing up for J'Ouvert and West Indian American Day Parade
The celebration starts before dawn. CBS New York experienced one of the many festivities leading up to J'Ouvert.
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The celebration starts before dawn. CBS New York experienced one of the many festivities leading up to J'Ouvert.
They came out with their flags on Sunday as revelers prepared for a big Labor Day celebration. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner has the story.
Police said the gunfire erupted just after 4 a.m. at the BP on Myrtle Avenue in Bushwick.
Police said the gunfire erupted just after 4 a.m. Sunday at the BP on Myrtle Avenue in Bushwick. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
The group stole cash, property and a Mercedes-Benz sedan from homes between June and August, according to NYPD.
Few places are as iconic as Coney Island, where you have the beach, the boardwalk and the rides. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
Ten bands with pan players from across the globe hit the stage outside the Brooklyn Museum for 10 minutes each.
Carnival events are taking place all weekend ahead of Monday's West Indian American Day Parade, including the steelpan competition, which returned Saturday for the first time since the pandemic. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports from the Brooklyn Museum. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/44Ba0nC
Days away from the annual West Indian American Day Carnival, supporters say musicians should be allowed to practice steelpan on school grounds.
The party on the parkway has already started, and so has the bustling business.
Residents said the sludge seeps out weekly, despite ongoing efforts to stop the flow.
The NYPD will be deploying surveillance drones over some big events as a security measure. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has details on the plan.
The event brought some of the biggest names in reggae, dancehall, kompa, zouk and soca music under the same roof.
Police charged Samuel Junker, 41, with felony assault after he allegedly pushed Xu Yanan, 34, onto the tracks.
The Grand Street station is the fourth subway station to become fully accessible so far this year.
The first-ever Caribbean Music Awards are being held in Brooklyn on Thursday. Reggae and soca legends from across the globe will all be under one roof at Kings Theater. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports from the red carpet. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3swATvH
Labor Day weekend signals the end of summer, but it also brings the celebration and West Indian American Day Parade.
Another subway station is now accessible for New Yorkers living with a disability.
Labor Day weekend signals the end of summer, but it also brings the return of J'Ouvert and the West Indian American Day Parade.
Supporters rallied to demand Adams comply with the 2027 deadline to close Rikers.
We wanted to know what the masqueraders are planning to wear, so we visited Sesame Flyers on Wednesday.
Tenants in a Brooklyn building damaged on Aug. 10 are asking for help addressing conditions in their apartments.
Tenants in a Brooklyn building damaged by a fire say repairs desperately need to be made, but the landlord is nowhere to be found. CBS New York's Hannah Kliger reports from Brownsville. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3Z4tEav
The FDNY says the elevator became stuck at the lobby level.
According to New York City's Office of Immigration Affairs, the city is home to millions of Caribbean immigrants.
Cam Thomas scored 30 points after missing 20 games with a left hamstring strain, and the Brooklyn Nets defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night.
Karl-Anthony Towns had 36 points with 16 rebounds, Jalen Brunson added 34 points and the Knicks defeated the Hawks Hawks 128-125 on Saturday night.
Defenseman Jakob Chychrun scored in overtime and Logan Thompson made 35 saves as the Capitals beat the Devils 4-3 on Saturday night.
David Rittich made 27 saves for his ninth career shutout, and the Islanders beat the Rangers 2-0 on Saturday night.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued Sunday due to the threat of freezing rain in the northwestern suburbs this evening and overnight.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued Sunday due to the threat of freezing rain in the northwestern suburbs this evening and overnight.
Thousands of new flu cases in New York led to a 38% jump from the previous week, according to state health officials.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
If not for his brave actions, the baby girl might not be alive.
Drumming, dance and hands-on workshops marked the 18th year the Brooklyn Children's Museum is hosting what leaders call New York City's largest family Kwanzaa festival.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued Sunday due to the threat of freezing rain in the northwestern suburbs this evening and overnight.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
A major winter storm pummeled the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.
Shovels and plows will be out later Friday as people in New York City and the surrounding area prepare for a blast of winter.
It's a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to accumulating snow that could be heavy at times.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued Sunday due to the threat of freezing rain in the northwestern suburbs this evening and overnight.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
Roadways across New Jersey got pelted with heavy bands of snow, sleet and freezing rain, putting state officials on high alert.
A major winter storm pummeled the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued Sunday due to the threat of freezing rain in the northwestern suburbs this evening and overnight.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
A major winter storm pummeled the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.
Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina blasted CVS for not releasing the surveillance video to police.
Shovels and plows will be out later Friday as people in New York City and the surrounding area prepare for a blast of winter.
As prosecutors contend with a massive trove of Epstein files, President Trump suggested Friday the Justice Department is spending too much time on the issue — but said Democrats should be named.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
Mamdani's team says the group of 48 includes "people from across fields and communities" and are "New Yorkers whose creativity, leadership and lived experience reflect the full life of the city."
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
A federal judge has given a green light to New York's so-called Green Light Law, rejecting the Trump administration's bid to stop the state from giving people driver's licenses without having them prove they're in the country legally.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
Thousands of new flu cases in New York led to a 38% jump from the previous week, according to state health officials.
A spike in measles cases in Rockland County has New York health officials urging families to get vaccinated.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
In New York, cases of flu, RSV and COVID have spiked since Thanksgiving.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
A judge Friday voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
Cam Thomas scored 30 points after missing 20 games with a left hamstring strain, and the Brooklyn Nets defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night.
Karl-Anthony Towns had 36 points with 16 rebounds, Jalen Brunson added 34 points and the Knicks defeated the Hawks Hawks 128-125 on Saturday night.
Defenseman Jakob Chychrun scored in overtime and Logan Thompson made 35 saves as the Capitals beat the Devils 4-3 on Saturday night.
David Rittich made 27 saves for his ninth career shutout, and the Islanders beat the Rangers 2-0 on Saturday night.
Adam Pelech scored the tiebreaking goal late in the third period, and the New York Islanders beat the New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Drumming, dance and hands-on workshops marked the 18th year the Brooklyn Children's Museum is hosting what leaders call New York City's largest family Kwanzaa festival.
Federal funding cuts have left local organizations struggling to meet growing needs, prompting a borough-wide fundraising push to support food access, housing and other essential services.
What began as a middle school project has grown into hundreds of handwritten messages left across New York City, offering encouragement to strangers and revealing how a small gesture can resonate for weeks.
NYC says center-running bus lanes will speed up commutes and improve safety on one of Brooklyn's busiest corridors, but critics aren't so sure.
Nine Brooklyn Football Club partner bars are collecting shelf-stable food and winter coats to benefit 10 local schools.
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.
The holiday weekend has been a headache for some flyers, and incoming weather could make it worse. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Ashton Altieri has the Tri-State Area's updated Sunday morning First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
CBS News New York's Craig Allen has a timeline of what to expect.
That safe delivery was thanks to EMTs Henry Garcia and Rachel Rosado. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin has the story.
It happened just before 6:30 p.m. on Saturday inside a building on Adee Avenue. A man was killed and a 14-year-old boy was injured. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin has the latest.
