Coney Island

City Sends Out Medical Teams To Coney Island As Community Vows To Rebuild

Eleven days after Sandy struck, residents in Coney Island are still in need of all forms of help.

2012/11/09

Brooklyn Waterfront Struggles Amid Devastation From Sandy

Along the Brooklyn waterfront, piles of debris lay strewn about from homes soaked with sea water and sand during Superstorm Sandy.

2012/11/05

Sandy's damage to the Rockaways is seen from Chopper 880 - Nov. 2, 2012 (credit: Tom Kaminski / WCBS 880)

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.

2012/11/05

Coney Island Residents Complain There’s Not Enough Help, As FEMA Sets Up Shop

Coney Island’s famous beach and boardwalk disappeared under the surge during superstorm Sandy and the sand was spread around the neighborhood.

2012/11/02

Cars burned by downed power lines (credit: Arturo Pacheco)

In Sandy’s Wake, Looting Arrests Reported In Nassau, Rockaways

The Queens District Attorney’s office has announced the arrests of 15 people for looting businesses in the Rockaways.

2012/10/31

234-Pound Baby Walrus Coming To New York Aquarium

A 234-pound baby walrus will soon have a new home at the New York Aquarium.

CBS New York–2012/10/10

Beachgoers at Coney Island (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

A Guide To New York City’s Free Beaches

Time to fit in one last beach weekend of the season. To help, here’s a look at the city’s shores.

CBS New York–2012/08/31

Rendering for the Ocean Wonders: Sharks! building at the New York Aquarium (credit: The Portico Group)

Bloomberg Unveils Design For New Aquarium Building

On Thursday, Mayor Michael Bloomberg unveiled the $127 million design for the new “Ocean Wonders: Sharks!” building.

2012/08/17

Speaker Silver Considering Coney Island, Willets Point As Casino Destinations

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.”

2012/08/13

Black-Footed Penguin (credit: Julie Larsen Maher/WCS)

New York Aquarium Welcomes Black-Footed Penguin Chick

A cute chick is drawing crowds to Coney Island.

2012/07/25

MUST SEE VIDEO: Girl Lands In Arms Of Good Samaritan After Falling From Third-Floor Window

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.

2012/07/16

Baby giraffe at Bronx Zoo (credit: Julie Larsen Maher/WCS)

The 5 Best New York Spots to Spend A Summer Day With Your Family

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.

2012/07/13