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Pregnant Woman Robbed Of iPhone, Chases After Thief In McCarren Park

Rachel Massey was pushing her child in a stroller around 5 p.m. Tuesday when she said she was approached by a teenage boy who pointed a gun at her and demanded her iPhone.

2012/10/19

De Blasio Calls For Precautions After Another Subway Groping Incident

New York City Public Advocate Bill de Blasio is urging women to take steps to protect themselves on the subway, in the wake of another groping incident.

CBS New York–2012/10/17

NYC’s 5 Best Takes On Classic Thanksgiving Food

Thanksgiving may only come once a year, but several restaurants and vendors in New York City offer their versions of classic Thanksgiving fare on a regular basis.

2012/10/16

Cyclist Runs 3 Red Lights In Brooklyn, Gets Hit With Fine Of Over $1,500

A cyclist admits he ran three red lights in Brooklyn, but thinks the ticket for more than $1,500 he received is excessive, according to a published report.

CBS New York–2012/10/13

Armed Suspect In Critical Condition After Police-Involved Shooting In Brooklyn

The suspect fired two rounds at officers with an illegal 9 mm handgun that was purchased out of state, Police Commissioner Ray Kelly said.

2012/10/12

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NYC’s 5 Best Bodega Taquerias

Like a mullet, a bodega taqueria is business in the front and a party in the back. Here are five of our favorites.

2012/10/06

Scene of the accident in Williamsburg where good Samaritans came to the rescue of the victims. (credit: CBS 2)

Good Samaritans Rescue Grandmother, Children Struck By Car In Brooklyn

Bystanders heroically lifted the car with their hands after the incident on the sidewalk, while the car was going in reverse.

2012/10/05

Cyr Wheel performers in Brooklyn. (credit: CBS 2)

Brooklyn Gym Offers Cyr Wheel Classes; Performers Tout Art Form As Core-Engaging Workout

Once reserved for top-notch circus performers, the Cyr wheel is now easily accessible to all thanks to a class in Willamsburg.

2012/09/25

Aidan Seeger (credit: aidanhasaposse.org)

Stories From Main Street: Saving Children From A Genetic Disorder In Williamsburg

At Indian Larry’s Motorcycle Shop in Williamsburg, past the gleaming, sleek, custom-made choppers, you will find, on the back wall, a floor-to-ceiling photograph of a young boy – a boy who left this world too early, but a simple test could have saved his life.

2012/09/24

Williamsburg Bridge (file / credit: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Report: Williamsburg Ranked Number Three On List Of Top Ten U.S. Hipster Neighborhoods

Forbes has released a list of the top 10 hipster neighborhoods in America and Williamsburg is not at the top of the list.

2012/09/23

Taylor-Wythe Houses (credit: Google Maps)

Holocaust Survivor Killed By Car In Williamsburg

Police said the incident happened just before 10 p.m. near the Taylor-Wythe Houses in Brooklyn, where Katz lived.

2012/09/16

IndyCar Race (file/credit: Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images)

New Development Project Bringing IndyCar Engine Facility To Brooklyn

Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Ayton Performance owner and engineer Ethan Bregman announced a new race engine design facility will be constructed on a cleaned up Williamsburg brownfield site. The clean-up is expected to last through the end of the summer, with development and construction scheduled to begin after.

2012/08/20

The 6 Best Bars With Drinking Games In New York

If your evening plans involve suds, shots and a ping pong table, skip Dave & Busters and seek out these dens of frivolity.

2012/08/02

Williamsburg Businesses Enforce Strict Dress Codes

Hasidic Jews in Williamsburg, Brooklyn adhere to a strict dress code that makes them easily identifiable. Now some business owners may be trying to force that dress code on everybody who visits their store or restaurant, according to some residents.

2012/07/23