New Year's Day Polar Plunge tradition lives on in Coney Island
The Coney Island Polar Bear Plunge has been a New Year's Day tradition for more than a century. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports from the beach.
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The Coney Island Polar Bear Plunge has been a New Year's Day tradition for more than a century. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports from the beach.
Many of New York City's annual fireworks displays were canceled for New Year's Eve due to inclement weather Tuesday.
The woman who was set on fire on the NYC subway has been identified as Debrina Kawam, of Toms River, New Jersey, police say.
Prosecutors say Sebastian Zapeta used a lighter to set the unidentified woman's clothes on fire as she slept inside a train car. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
Authorities are revealing more details surrounding the killing of a woman who was set on fire while sleeping on the New York City subway.
Sebastian Zapeta, 33, was charged with murder and arson after a woman sleeping on the New York City subway was set on fire and died, police say.
A man faces first-degree murder charges for allegedly setting a woman on fire as she slept on the New York City subway. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
A woman died after she was set on fire aboard the New York City subway on an F train in Brooklyn, police say.
The shocking attack happened on Sunday morning on an F train in Brooklyn. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the latest on the investigation.
Commissioner Jessica Tisch and other members of the NYPD announced a person of interest in the case was taken into custody on Sunday afternoon.
The grandson of the last civilian lighthouse keeper in America is working to preserve his family's legacy.
The last civilian lighthouse keeper in the country served the community of Sea Gate until his death 20 years ago. Now his grandson wants to raise awareness about the historic structure and his family's legacy. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
A man has been arrested over a year after he allegedly struck and killed a mother of six in Coney Island, police say.
A man has been arrested over a year after he allegedly struck and killed a woman while driving in Coney Island.
A school bus driver crashed into a mechanic crop in Coney Island late Tuesday morning. The driver was taken to a local hospital with head and neck injuries.
The stabbing happened late Tuesday night on a southbound N train as it was pulling into the Stillwell Avenue stop. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner has the story.
Police are searching for the suspect who stabbed a man to death overnight at a subway station in Coney Island, Brooklyn. CBS News New York's Derick Waller reports from the scene.
A man was stabbed to death on the platform of the Stillwell Avenue station overnight in Coney Island, Brooklyn. CBS News New York's Derick Waller has the details.
Police are investigating a double shooting in Coney Island that left two 18-year-olds injured. Police say it happened just after midnight Sunday.
The B&B Carousell on the famous Coney Island Boardwalk is the oldest of the antique amusement park rides in Brooklyn.
The intricately carved and bejeweled gilded steed on the Brooklyn boardwalk bears a legend's autograph and an iconic president's face. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
A Brooklyn juice bar owner is claiming former NYPD commissioner's brother and a since-fired City Hall official shook him down for thousands of dollars, promising to get the police off his back if he paid up.
The owner sat down with CBS News New York's Ali Bauman on Tuesday after sharing his story with federal investigators on Monday.
Residents in Coney Island have been pushing for NYC Ferry service for decades, but not in the location the city selected.
There's a sense of renewed hope for residents in Coney Island who have been fighting to get NYC Ferry service to the peninsula.
The winner advances to face AL East champion Toronto in a best-of-five Division Series beginning Saturday.
The judge said the state will "quite likely" be able to prove its claims that the money would be improperly diverted.
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.
The 2-year-old facility is breaking the stigma when it comes to addressing mental illness.
The judge said the state will "quite likely" be able to prove its claims that the money would be improperly diverted.
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.
The 2-year-old facility is breaking the stigma when it comes to addressing mental illness.
A Suffolk University CityView Poll of 500 voters last week found affordability is what they care most about, followed by crime, the economy and housing.
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.
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 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.
A 17-year-old boy from Garwood, N.J., has been charged with two counts of first degree murder in connection with a deadly hit-and-run that killed two teenage girls.
Documents say Malika Brittingham made a false report of an active shooter at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst due to feeling ostracized from her coworkers.
Two drivers were killed and four passengers were injured in the collision on Tonnelle Avenue.
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.
While not legal under federal law, some states, like Oregon and Colorado, allow supervised psilocybin treatment for adults 21 and over.
It will soon cost more to get around New York. The MTA has approved fare and toll increases set to take effect in January.
Prosecutors said Monday they never gave up on seeking justice for the family of victim Philip Mastropolo.
About 8.2 million New York households are automatically receiving up to $400 back from the state.
The judge said the state will "quite likely" be able to prove its claims that the money would be improperly diverted.
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.
A Suffolk University CityView Poll of 500 voters last week found affordability is what they care most about, followed by crime, the economy and housing.
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.
The first government shutdown in nearly seven years is underway as Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over 2025 funding. Follow live updates here.
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.
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.
Selena Gomez married Benny Blanco, the music producer and songwriter to whom she'd been engaged since last year. Gomez shared photos from the ceremony on social media.
The 2025 Global Citizen Festival featured performances by Shakira, Cardi B, Tyla and others on the Great Lawn in Central Park.
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.
New York Giants co-owner John Mara has cancer, the team announced in a statement Monday.
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.
Secondhand shopping is seeing a surge in popularity, expected to grow into a $79 billion business in the U.S. by 2029. Jarred Hill shows us what's driving the trend.
Great theater adds extra dazzle to a fall getaway in Red Bank, New Jersey. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin previews a classic Agatha Christie tale that's on stage.
Preparations are underway for the annual oyster festival in Oyster Bay.
Another vote to end the government shutdown failed Wednesday. Now, the Democrats and Republicans are pointing fingers at each other. Erica Brown and Jenna DeAngelis report.
Halloween isn't just for haunts anymore. Now, it's also a time of hope. CBS News New York's John Dias explains how hundreds of creative homeowners are taking part in Skeletons for St. Jude.
