Coney Island Boardwalk Makeover Plan Gets Approved
The boardwalk's fate has been the subject of much debate. Opponents said the change would destroy the boardwalk's character and make it less safe.
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The boardwalk's fate has been the subject of much debate. Opponents said the change would destroy the boardwalk's character and make it less safe.
New York City's Coney Island boardwalk may be getting a makeover, from wood to plastic.
If Gov. Andrew Cuomo succeeds in making table gambling legal in New York, where do you think casinos will crop up? Some are betting on Coney Island.
Ice Breakers member Bob Stewart says the unusually warm, roughly 50-degree air made it "almost like a summer day" by their standards.
We've reached the end of our countdown of the top 11 Tri-State Area news stories of 2011. The number 1 story has a name, and she sure left her mark.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg ordered the mandatory evacuation of all residents in the coastal areas dubbed "Zone A" and also extended the mandatory evacuation zone to include all of the Rockaways.
Mayor Bloomberg said that senior citizen homes, nursing homes and hospitals in low-lying areas "must evacuate" by 8 p.m. Friday unless they are able to show that their location or provisions for back-up power would allow them to stay safe.
After more than seven decades in the sea, an 18-pound American lobster will be spending the rest of his life at the New York Aquarium in Coney Island.
Service on the F subway line has resumed in Coney Island after workers repaired tracks damaged by a signal room fire that broke out near the West 8th Street station Friday.
Brooklyn's Coney Island is home to the world-famous boardwalk, amusement park, beaches and more. Meagan Brauer of PopUp New York brings CBSNewYork along for some warm and exciting summer fun.
The FDNY defeated the NYPD 5-4 in last year's game, but NYPD team manager Jose Vasquez said he is confident in his club. However, he says he would "definitely" consider them the "underdogs."
The Queen of Soul will be singing songs from her latest album "A Woman Falling Out of Love" plus some of her greatest hits like "Freeway of Love."
Three members of the Williamsport Crosscutters, a Short-Season Class A team affiliated with the Philadelphia Phillies, suffered minor injuries when their bus was involved in an accident on Staten Island.
The latest alleged incident took place around 10 p.m. -- also on July 17 -- when the suspect tried to get into 2898 West 8th Street, causing damage to the door and the door lock, authorities said.
What recession? A state report finds that Coney Island and Brighton Beach communities are bouncing back quickly from the economic downturn.
Atlantic City ranked number one on the list by National Geographic with Coney Island coming in second.
On this 4th of July at Coney Island, the rides were spinning and so were some visitors' heads, stunned by the crowds.
They are the chompions: Joey "Jaws" Chestnut and Sonya "The Black Widow" Thomas scarfed down more than 100 dogs between them to become top dogs at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Competition on Coney Island.
Brooklyn Parks Commissioner Kevin Jeffrey says there is plenty of toilet paper to go around.
This year's Fourth of July hot dog eating contest on Coney Island has a new women-only pigout.
City officials have replaced some wooden boards with concrete strips as part of an effort to save trees, but some residents aren't happy with the look and feel of the new surface.
Before the fireworks Monday, crowds will be gathering for another beloved New York tradition: the 96th Annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island.
The 28th annual Coney Island Mermaid Parade will take place this Saturday with celebrity attendees, plenty of bizarre outfits and scantily-clad participants.
Politicians, firefighters and Brooklyn residents rallied Sunday to save Ladder 161, one of the firehouses that could be closed by the city.
The park's carefully designed gardens and habitats make visitors forget they're in the middle of Brooklyn.
The U.S. Drought Monitor rates most of New York, northern New Jersey and Connecticut as "abnormally dry."
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 park's carefully designed gardens and habitats make visitors forget they're in the middle of Brooklyn.
The U.S. Drought Monitor rates most of New York, northern New Jersey and Connecticut as "abnormally dry."
"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.
In the frantic search for a missing 11-year-old boy in Brooklyn, police say they have his mother in custody and that she denies having a child.
The U.S. Drought Monitor rates most of New York, northern New Jersey and Connecticut as "abnormally dry."
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 U.S. Drought Monitor rates most of New York, northern New Jersey and Connecticut as "abnormally dry."
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 U.S. Drought Monitor rates most of New York, northern New Jersey and Connecticut as "abnormally dry."
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.
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 park's carefully designed gardens and habitats make visitors forget they're in the middle of Brooklyn.
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.
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.
In the frantic search for a missing 11-year-old boy in Brooklyn, police have taken his mother into custody. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports.
New York City is getting $187 million back in counterterrorism funding after it was put on hold by the White House.
The park's carefully designed gardens and habitats make visitors forget they are in the middle of Brooklyn. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
There's a new warning for women about the devastating costs of skipping regular mammograms. A new study finds women who miss their first breast cancer screening could have a 40% higher long-term risk of dying from the disease. Dr. Laurie Margolies, vice chair of breast imaging for Mount Sinai Health System, explains the findings.
The president said he believes Hamas is ready for peace and called on Israel to immediately stop bombing Gaza so hostages can get out safely. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
