Amateur Architects Hit Coney Island For 2017 Sand Sculpting Contest
Jodi Querbach of Brooklyn Community Services is in charge of the contest that brings people from all over the world.
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Jodi Querbach of Brooklyn Community Services is in charge of the contest that brings people from all over the world.
This weekend you can pig out on BBQ, play in the sand and discover the latest in gaming.
The Coastal Classroom is a free, five-week summer intensive that introduces children to New York City's marine environment and maritime industry.
A 6-year-old girl was found safe Sunday afternoon, after her parents thought she was in the water offshore from Coney Island, Brooklyn.
Police say EMTs found Eric Roman unconscious in the driver's seat, with his 7-year-old daughter sitting on his lap.
The shark found its way onto the beach on Surf Avenue and West 19th Street around 11 a.m. Saturday.
The Fourth of July isn't complete without some fun in the sun and some healthy competition.
The American Civil War had just ended when – at a place far, far away called Coney Island – someone ate a hot dog.
Coney Island's Cyclone roller coast opened 90 years ago Monday -- and it's been a shore staple ever since.
It was an early birthday celebration out at Luna Park in Coney Island Sunday to honor a Brooklyn icon.
A 16-month-old Brooklyn girl has died after she was allegedly beaten by her father last weekend.
Police sources say her own father assaulted her, leaving her with skull fractures, bleeding of the brain, and bruising so severe she's now in a coma.
Legendary New York rockers Debbie Harry and Chris Stein of Blondie were honored as this year's Mermaid Queen and King Neptune.
The picture perfect weather greeted throngs of beach-going New Yorkers ready to hit the boardwalk for the unofficial start of Summer.
The sideshow has been running for centuries and its Hall of Fame opened last month. So don't try this at home. See it at Coney Island.
The Coney Island Mermaid Parade has set up a website seeking donations so that its parade can go on in June.
Whether people are looking to soak up the sun on the beach or looking for sweet treat, here are some of the best things to do while visiting Brooklyn's Coney Island.
It happened during a crowded Easter Sunday just before another incident caused panic and sent crowds running.
False reports of shots fired ignited chaos near Coney Island's Luna Park Sunday evening.
Spring has sprung, and Coney Island's Luna Park is officially open for spring break.
The search is on for a man wanted in connection to a knifepoint robbery in Brooklyn earlier this month.
Police say the men -- two of them armed with guns -- pushed their way inside of a second floor apartment building on West 33rd Street in the Coney Island section of Brooklyn at around 9 p.m. on New Year's Day.
The Coney Island club is the oldest winter bathing organization in the U.S. and proceeds from the plunge go to Camp Sunshine, which helps kids with life-threatening illnesses.
The NYPD Community Affairs Bureau posted a photo on Twitter showing two officers with the girl, Keiri Quintero, and a goodie bag of gifts.
The Yankees took advantage of a pair misplays in a four-run fourth inning to beat the Red Sox 4-0 on Thursday night.
Cam Schlittler grew up a Red Sox fan, but the Walpole native ended Boston's season Thursday night with a dominant playoff debut for the New York Yankees.
The family of Petros Krommidas, who went missing earlier this year, says they presume he's dead.
The family says the victim suffered bruises to her arms and a concussion.
Cutting edge DNA technology made it possible, but the investigation is still ongoing.
The family of Petros Krommidas, who went missing earlier this year, says they presume he's dead.
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.
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 family says the victim suffered bruises to her arms and a concussion.
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.
The family of Petros Krommidas, who went missing earlier this year, says they presume he's dead.
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.
The family of Petros Krommidas, who went missing earlier this year, says they presume he's dead.
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.
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 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.
The Yankees took advantage of a pair misplays in a four-run fourth inning to beat the Red Sox 4-0 on Thursday night.
Cam Schlittler grew up a Red Sox fan, but the Walpole native ended Boston's season Thursday night with a dominant playoff debut for the New York Yankees.
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 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.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for October 2 at 11 p.m.
Some in the Jewish community observed Yom Kippur with a call to action Thursday. They marched to the Brooklyn Bridge, blocking the entrance, in a protest against the war in Gaza. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos shares their message.
A Cranford family is preparing to say their final goodbyes to their 17-year-old daughter and sister. Mourners gathered Thursday to remember Maria Niotis, who was killed alongside her best friend in a hit-and-run. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
The Yankees pulled off a dramatic Wild Card win over the Red Sox on Thursday night. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston and Dick Brennan report.
Democratic New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani says he would eliminate the accelerated learning program for children under age 5 in public schools.
