02Logo WFAN 1010WINS WCBS tiny WLNYLogo

Brooklyn Heights

Adam Yauch Park In Brooklyn Heights (credit: Marla Diamond/WCBS 880)

Brooklyn Heights Park Named After Late Beastie Boy Adam ‘MCA’ Yauch

Palmetto Playground on State Street in Brooklyn Heights is where Yauch learned to ride a bike, hung out with friends and helped launch the Beastie Boys.

2013/05/03

Citi Bike Docking Station - New York, NY. (credit: Stan Brooks / 1010 WINS)

Some Brooklyn Residents Say Citi Bike Racks Amount To Intrusive Advertising

Some angry neighbors have plastered new Citi Bike stations in Brooklyn with messages saying they amount to intrusive examples of “advertising” and “commercial activity.”

2013/04/22

Ambulance (file/credit: CBS 2)

Woman Hit, Killed By Vehicle In Brooklyn Heights

A 48-year-old woman is dead, after being struck by a vehicle in Brooklyn Heights.

2013/02/23

Radio Shack Robberies

Police Search For Suspects Who Robbed Radio Shacks In Brooklyn, Queens

Police have asked for the public’s help in a search for three suspects wanted in connection with the robberies of Radio Shack stores in Brooklyn and Queens – all in broad daylight.

2012/11/20

(credit: NYPD)

Suspect Sought In Seven Attempted Burglaries In Brooklyn Heights

In each incident, the suspect entered the victims’ apartments at 75 Henry Street and 75 Livingston Street, but fled empty handed after encountering somebody inside, police said.

2012/10/11

A bank teller displays $100 bills (file/credit: Oscar Siagian/AFP/GettyImages)

Brooklyn Bank Robber Sentenced To 26 Years In Prison

Edward Pride, 49, was convicted in July of successfully holding up a Brooklyn Heights branch of the bank in February 2011.

2012/09/04

SAT prep books (file / credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Nearly 200 Brooklyn Students To Retake SAT After Scores Invalidated

Students from nearly 50 schools took the exam on May 5 at the Packer Collegiate Institute in Brooklyn Heights.

2012/05/17

Manhole Explosions Rock Brooklyn Neighborhood

In the murky lull after the morning rain, the FDNY was out along a four-block stretch of Joralemon Street.

2010/09/30

Listen Live!

Follow CBS New York

Like us on foursquare

New York City Guides

 New York City Guides
Food & Drink
The latest on New York City’s diverse dining scene: Restaurant openings, the best meals, and fun takes on food.
 New York City Guides
Nightlife & Bars
From events to the latest cocktail creations, all you need to navigate the extensive NYC nightlife scene.
 New York City Guides
Family & Pets
Plan a weekend getaway with the kids, share tips with fellow parents or find a groomer that suits your pooch.