Mobile Medical Vans Set Up In The Rockaways, Coney Island
Volunteers have also been going door-to-door to check on and address the medical needs of those who remain in their homes, often without heat and power.
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Volunteers have also been going door-to-door to check on and address the medical needs of those who remain in their homes, often without heat and power.
Coney Island's famous beach and boardwalk disappeared under the surge during superstorm Sandy and the sand was spread around the neighborhood.
The Queens District Attorney's office has announced the arrests of 15 people for looting businesses in the Rockaways.
A 234-pound baby walrus will soon have a new home at the New York Aquarium.
On Thursday, Mayor Michael Bloomberg unveiled the $127 million design for the new "Ocean Wonders: Sharks!" building.
It is music to the ears of gamblers, and now city residents may be well on their way to hearing their own jingle with their own "gambling destination."
A cute chick is drawing crowds to Coney Island.
Shocked neighbors looked on around 2 p.m. after a 7-year-old girl fell out of a third-floor window and survived thanks to MTA bus driver Steven St. Bernard.
With school out and longer days, it is the perfect time to take the family out to enjoy a beautiful sun-soaked day. This city boasts no shortage of fun for any family. From zoos to ballgames, it's all-American excitement every day. Pack up the kids and head out to the best spots to spend a summer day with your family in New York.
Both Joey Chestnut, 68 hot dogs, and Sonya Thomas, 45 hot dogs, bested or tied their own records at the annual Coney Island contest.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg is fighting a different kind of war. Not about what he puts in his mouth, but on what comes out of it.
Annabella Sciorra was the Queen and Jackie "The Joke Man" Martling, was the King for the 2012 Mermaid Parade on Saturday at Coney Island.
You've heard it all before: it only takes a dollar and dream. A Brooklyn teenager is living that dream.
The song that was initially said to be taken its place was "Baby" by teenage heart-throb Justin Bieber. However, at a Monday afternoon news conference with the mayor and schools chancellor, it was learned that won't be the case.
A Coney Island principal known for controversy has apparently ignited another one. P.S. 90's Greta Hawkins has told her kindergarten teachers to ditch Lee Greenwood's ballad, "God Bless The USA" from the school's June 20th commencement.
On Tuesday morning, the Enterprise will depart from Elizabeth, passing the Statue of Liberty at 9:50 a.m. and the World Trade Center at 10:40 a.m. before completing its journey to the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum at 11:30 a.m., where it will be hoisted onto the flight deck.
New rides, a polished-up boardwalk and gorgeous sands and surf are bringing thousands to Coney Island to start their summer.
The holiday weekend is filled with lots to do here in our area, whether we get rain or sunshine. And we've got many options for you to explore.
Boardwalk Flight, a skycoaster that hurls riders 100 feet up and swings them over the boardwalk, and Coney Island Raceway,a new go-kart track, are the latest rides being added to the line-up at the Scream Zone.
The Wonder Wheel has been delighting visitors at Coney Island for generations. And now its operators are putting a bright idea into action, giving the iconic Ferris wheel an environmentally friendly upgrade.
The suspects snatched a a 44-year-old man's cellphone from his hand around 11:50 a.m. Sunday as he walked onto the elevator of a building on West 27th Street, police said.
A number of fatal shootings in Coney Island led to a 10-month-long narcotics investigation, and it's now resulted in the roundup of nine accused drug traffickers from two loosely connected gangs.
Sure, Central Park and Riverside and the path along the East River downtown are great scenic spots for runners, but not everyone lives in Manhattan. The rest of the city's runners need only check out these great options for runners with some of the finest scenery New York has to offer.
Police said a woman was sexually assaulted while walking near West 30th Street and Neptune Avenue last Tuesday around 9:30 p.m.
With the smash of a bottle of egg cream against the Cyclone, the 2012 season at Coney Island's Luna Park official began.
A 17-year-old boy is facing first-degree murder charges in New Jersey after he allegedly struck and killed two teenage girls in a hit-and-run.
The plan called for Hamas to return all Israeli hostages and for the Israeli military to begin withdrawing from parts of the Gaza Strip in phases.
"I am pleased to advise that I reversed the cuts made to Homeland Security and Counterterrorism for New York City and state," Trump wrote on social media. "It was my honor to do so."
The NTSB is analyzing flight recorders from two Delta Air Lines jets that collided at the intersection of two taxiways in New York City.
Family and friends came together in the wake of tragedy to remember a young life taken far too soon.
"I am pleased to advise that I reversed the cuts made to Homeland Security and Counterterrorism for New York City and state," Trump wrote on social media. "It was my honor to do so."
The NTSB is analyzing flight recorders from two Delta Air Lines jets that collided at the intersection of two taxiways in New York City.
A search is underway for a missing 11-year-old boy after police were called for a welfare check on Howard Avenue in Brownsville, Brooklyn.
NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani says, if elected, he plans to end the city's Gifted and Talented program for the youngest learners.
The family of Petros Krommidas, who went missing earlier this year, says they presume he's dead.
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.
A 17-year-old boy is facing first-degree murder charges in New Jersey after he allegedly struck and killed two teenage girls in a hit-and-run.
Family and friends came together in the wake of tragedy to remember a young life taken far too soon.
NJ Transit riders faced delays Friday morning after a train crashed into a car on the tracks in Ramsey, New Jersey.
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.
The family of Petros Krommidas, who went missing earlier this year, says they presume he's dead.
A body found in a Long Island dumpster in 1982 was identified as 15-year-old Susan Mann, who went missing in 1980.
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 plan called for Hamas to return all Israeli hostages and for the Israeli military to begin withdrawing from parts of the Gaza Strip in phases.
"I am pleased to advise that I reversed the cuts made to Homeland Security and Counterterrorism for New York City and state," Trump wrote on social media. "It was my honor to do so."
NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani says, if elected, he plans to end the city's Gifted and Talented program for the youngest learners.
President Trump said Friday that he is issuing a Sunday evening deadline for Hamas to agree to a U.S. peace proposal, backed by the Israeli government, to end the war in Gaza.
The family of Petros Krommidas, who went missing earlier this year, says they presume he's dead.
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.
Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," was released at midnight Friday. Swift wrote and produced the album with Swedish producers Max Martin and Shellback.
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 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 Alice Gainer covered the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs from the very beginning. She shares her insights from the courtroom after Combs was sentenced to 4 years, 2 months in prison.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was sentenced Friday to 50 months in prison on prostitution-related charges. Watch full team coverage as the sentence was handed down.
The judge announced he is sentencing Combs to 50 months in prison — just over 4 years. He will receive credit for the 13 months he has already spent behind bars. He was also given five years of supervised release and issued a $500,000 fine. Combs gave no reaction when the sentence was read.
Combs is facing up to 20 years in prison after being found guilty on two prostitution-related charges. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
As Republicans and Democrats remain deadlocked, thousands of federal employees have been furloughed and the Trump administration is threatening mass firings. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
