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Joey Chestnut broke his own record to gulp to a 14th win in the men's Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on Sunday, while Michelle Lesco took the women's title.
German immigrants brought frankfurters to the United States in the 1800s, but it didn't become an American symbol right away.
At Coney Island, lifeguards were in chairs, but no one was at the beach.
Last year's contest was held at a private location without an audience due to COVID restrictions. None of it phased Chestnut, who scarfed down 75 hot dogs in 10 minutes - a world record!
From the suburbs to Coney Island, people cannot wait.
This year's competition will move from Nathan's on Surf Avenue to Coney Island's Maimonides Park with as many fans as they can hold.
Families across the Tri-State Area looked for places to cool off Monday. Unlike last year, there were plenty of options at public places where restrictions are eased.
According to police, a man was loading his two children into his car when the 24-year-old suspect got behind the wheel and tried to drive away.
Others in the city settled for indoor pursuits like movies and shopping or the tourist attractions along 42nd Street.
The contest was held last year, but it took place in a private location without a live audience due to COVID restrictions.
There were strong rip currents in the area, but it's unclear if that was the reason they got stuck.
The plant supplies power fort he Warbasse Houses, a self-contained development of more than 2,500 apartments in Brooklyn.
The park has been waiting since October 2019 to welcome back guests, and it's added six new, family-friend rides for Opening Day.
Festivities will kick off at 11 a.m. with the traditional egg cream christening of the Cyclone roller coaster.
The Coney Island Polar Bear Club announced it is canceling what would have been the event's 117th year.
The vehicle was found nearby, but the driver had taken off.
The statue stood outside Shrine Church of Our Lady of Solace on West 17th Street and Mermaid Avenue in Coney Island. It was worth $4,000.
Shots rang out shortly before 2 a.m. Wednesday on West 16th Street near Hart Place.
A school reliant on human connection is now limited by internet connectivity.
Surveillance video shows a man in a hat climbing a fence outside Our Lady of Solace and clambering up a religious shrine. He grabs the statue of the Blessed Mother, knocks it over and hurls it onto the sidewalk.
The 60th Precinct has seen a 36% decrease in shootings this year, an anomaly in southern Brooklyn, where there's been a 340% increase.
Fans went online to view the parade as marchers, musical groups and other participants performed from remote locations.
New York City's deadly and violent weekend continued Sunday morning when police said at least 12 more people were shot since late Saturday night.
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams says the violence is getting out of control.
The aquarium has been closed since March 16 and is now ready to welcome back visitors.
Cutting edge DNA technology made it possible, but the investigation is still ongoing.
As Democratic and Republican lawmakers remain at odds, small business owners are caught in the middle.
Thousands of "Swifties" have been flocking to a Spotify pop-up experience in Chelsea that brings the new recording to life.
The community has been heartbroken since Maria Niotis and Isabella Salas were killed, allegedly by a 17-year-old who fled the scene.
The elderly woman and dozens of wild and domestic animals were kept in hoarding conditions at a home in Northport, Suffolk County law enforcement officials said.
Cutting edge DNA technology made it possible, but the investigation is still ongoing.
As Democratic and Republican lawmakers remain at odds, small business owners are caught in the middle.
Thousands of "Swifties" have been flocking to a Spotify pop-up experience in Chelsea that brings the new recording to life.
The elderly woman and dozens of wild and domestic animals were kept in hoarding conditions at a home in Northport, Suffolk County law enforcement officials said.
Recent weather in New York is causing leaves to change earlier this season and into different colors, nature experts say.
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 community has been heartbroken since Maria Niotis and Isabella Salas were killed, allegedly by a 17-year-old who fled the scene.
Experts say artificial intelligence is making these schemes seem more legit.
An NJ Transit bus caught fire early Thursday morning on the eastern spur of the NJ Turnpike in Secaucus.
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.
Cutting edge DNA technology made it possible, but the investigation is still ongoing.
As Democratic and Republican lawmakers remain at odds, small business owners are caught in the middle.
The elderly woman and dozens of wild and domestic animals were kept in hoarding conditions at a home in Northport, Suffolk County law enforcement officials said.
Due to limited rainfall of late, the state is taking action to prevent wildfires and to conserve water.
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.
As Democratic and Republican lawmakers remain at odds, small business owners are caught in the middle.
Due to limited rainfall of late, the state is taking action to prevent wildfires and to conserve water.
The 2025 government shutdown entered its second day on Thursday with no signs of an imminent resolution. Follow live updates here.
One of the main lines of attack leveled by Republicans amid the government shutdown is that Democratic lawmakers want to give immigrants in the U.S. illegally free healthcare — which Democrats deny.
The judge said the state will "quite likely" be able to prove its claims that the money would be improperly diverted.
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.
Thousands of "Swifties" have been flocking to a Spotify pop-up experience in Chelsea that brings the new recording to life.
Dutch producer pitches her AI creation, Tilly Norwood, as the next Scarlett Johansson, and says several agents are vying to represent it.
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.
Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler, the son of Needham Police Chief John Schlittler, is ready for his first ever start against his hometown Boston Red Sox.
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.
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.
Yizkor is traditionally held in synagogues on the afternoon of Yom Kippur to grieve those who have been lost in the past year.
The company is trying out eight cars equipped with cameras and a trained operator in the driver's seat in authorized areas of Manhattan and downtown Brooklyn. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
Nassau County Police have identified the victim in a 1982 cold case, but as CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports, the investigation isn't over.
Crews are cutting trees at Double Trouble State Park in Ocean County to help keep the forest healthy.
About 4.5 million people entered the lottery for the first chance to buy tickets.
