Coney Island residents push MTA to reconsider bus redesign proposal
Residents in Southern Brooklyn are concerned over MTA's proposed changes as part of the Brooklyn Bus Network Redesign.
Residents in Southern Brooklyn are concerned over MTA's proposed changes as part of the Brooklyn Bus Network Redesign.
Residents in Coney Island and Gravesend are worried about proposed bus route changes in their neighbors, saying parts of the MTA's plan just don't make sense. CBS New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
People living in several housing developments in Coney Island are fighting for a long-term solution to what they call an unbearable noise coming from the subway. CBS New York's Hannah Kliger has more on the changes people on Surf Avenue want to see.
Brooklyn native and Academy Award winner Louis Gossett Jr. died Thursday at age 87.
The program works to provide a new path to permanent housing for people experiencing homelessness.
CBS New York's Hannah Kliger takes us to Coney Island for the story.
Jeanette Bigelson celebrated her 104th birthday with dancing, singing, and lots of cake at the JASA senior center.
A big celebration was held in Brooklyn for a lifelong New Yorker turning 104 years old. Producer Maggie Cole was there for the party.
Investigators say there was also a track issue near the West 8th Street station, and the two factors combined to cause the derailment.
The agency says a loose or missing bolt was to blame for a subway derailment on the elevated tracks near Coney Island.
The MTA says service is running on or close to schedule after crews worked around the clock to re-rail the car that went off the track and move the train out of the way. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has an update.
Now, a commuter advocacy group is calling on the governor to declare a state of emergency for the subways after the second derailment in a week. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Some steadfast swimmers took a dip in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Coney Island on Monday for the 121st Annual Polar Bear Club New Year's Day Plunge.
The start of a new year means many people are taking a cold plunge into the water at Coney Island.
Road closures will be in place in Coney Island so families can celebrate Halloween safely.
Memorials across New York City serve as significant gathering points for loved ones of those killed on 9/11. But three in South Brooklyn stand out from the rest.
AAA said traffic congestion was down on Sunday, making travel easier for those looking for one more nice day in the sun. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
There was a sunset session of Raggae on the Boardwalk, just like Joanna Birch-Szapo grew up listening to.
Few places are as iconic as Coney Island, where you have the beach, the boardwalk and the rides. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
A call came in from the Coney Island Boardwalk to Humane Long Island reporting a man carrying a wallaby in a sack.
The beach is not closed, but officials warn there are inadequate water quality levels.
The NYPD confiscated a wallaby on the Coney Island Boardwalk on Friday night. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3En1I8t
The person caught with the animal was given a summons for possession of a wild marsupial.
It was spotted on August 2 five miles from the New York Aquarium in Coney Island, Brooklyn.
While some Coney Island residents are excited about the eco-friendly features, others worry about rapid development in the area.
A small earthquake was recorded in Somerset County, New Jersey on Saturday, but it likely was not felt by many, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Juan Soto's 800th career hit was was a solo home run off Colin Rea in the 1st inning, but the Yankees' early lead didn't last long.
The New York Rangers are one win away from the advancing after beating the Washington Capitals 3-1 to take a 3-0 lead in their first-round series.
Alec Burleson hit his first homer in almost nine months, a three-run blast that powered the St. Louis Cardinals to a 4-2 win over the New York Mets.
A 101-year-old World War II veteran from New York City has received France's Legion of Honor for his service.
A 101-year-old World War II veteran from New York City has received France's Legion of Honor for his service.
The NYPD promoted 177 officers in a ceremony Friday, including two officers whose fathers were also in the NYPD and were shot in the line of duty.
Vicky Dennis went to the hospital with strange symptoms when she had COVID. Doctors found she had two undiagnosed, life-threatening diseases and needed a liver transplant to survive.
Millions of birds are migrating north this spring, but many may not survive the journey because they'll crash into windows.
Experts say dangerous vapors could be seeping into over 1,000 Brooklyn buildings from an underground plume.
CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock looks back at historic tornado outbreaks, which highlight the fact that we don't have to be in the thick of severe weather season to witness a touchdown.
Former MIT researcher Qinxuan Pan has been sentenced to 35 years in prison in the 2021 murder of Yale graduate student Kevin Jiang.
Two heroic men saved a little girl that was running into into a busy intersection in East Hartford, Connecticut.
Expect to see a passing shower this afternoon, with a rumble here and there. Temperatures will be in the upper 60s to around 70 degrees.
U.S. News & World Report on Tuesday released their 2024 high school rankings, including nearly 2,000 in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut combined.
A small earthquake was recorded in Somerset County, New Jersey on Saturday, but it likely was not felt by many, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
So far in 2024, deadly crashes are up 27% statewide in New Jersey. The most traffic deaths are happening in Central Jersey, including Middlesex County.
A slew of lane closures could cause extra traffic for drivers headed between New York and New Jersey over the next week, the Port Authority said Friday
The New York Giants selected wide receiver Malik Nabers with the 6th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka says the city will start enforcing its curfew for kids on May 3 after an uptick in crimes involving suspects under 18.
Millions of birds are migrating north this spring, but many may not survive the journey because they'll crash into windows.
CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock looks back at historic tornado outbreaks, which highlight the fact that we don't have to be in the thick of severe weather season to witness a touchdown.
Twenty years after the remains of two Gilgo Beach victims were found in Manorville, a widespread search has resumed there.
Gov. Hochul secures funding for New Yorkers struggling with mental illness and involved in the criminal justice system.
Authorities with several law enforcement agencies continue to search an area in Manorville for evidence in the Gilgo Beach murders case.
Prosecutors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York called two new witnesses to the stand on Friday, rounding out the first week of testimony.
After hours of negotiating with the Columbia University administration, protesters said Friday they've reached an impasse.
Former National Enquirer boss David Pecker appeared on the stand for the third day, detailing an agreement the tabloid made with a former Playboy model.
Former President Donald Trump visited a construction site in Midtown for an NYC rally before returning to court in his alleged "hush money" trial.
Gov. Hochul secures funding for New Yorkers struggling with mental illness and involved in the criminal justice system.
Vicky Dennis went to the hospital with strange symptoms when she had COVID. Doctors found she had two undiagnosed, life-threatening diseases and needed a liver transplant to survive.
Joel Embiid has been experiencing Bell's palsy symptoms, he said after Philadelphia's 125-114 win over the New York Knicks.
A New Jersey woman has received a first-of-its-kind transplant using a modified pig kidney along with a heart pump.
Suffolk County law enforcement officers are now equipped with a tool to help people on the autism spectrum during stressful encounters.
High blood pressure, or hypertension, may increase the risk of dementia, according to a new study. Hear from a doctor for advice on lowering your risk factors.
A long-lost guitar that belonged to John Lennon has been found, and it will be on display and up for auction in New York City.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
Mary J. Blige, Cher, Foreigner, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band and Peter Frampton have been named to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
The classic musical, which first opened in 1966, is back on Broadway in an immersive new production titled "Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club," starring Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin and Bebe Neuwirth. Leave your troubles outside!
Taylor Swift's new album, "The Tortured Poets Department," was released Friday, and Swifties in New York City came together to celebrate.
Juan Soto's 800th career hit was was a solo home run off Colin Rea in the 1st inning, but the Yankees' early lead didn't last long.
The New York Rangers are one win away from the advancing after beating the Washington Capitals 3-1 to take a 3-0 lead in their first-round series.
Alec Burleson hit his first homer in almost nine months, a three-run blast that powered the St. Louis Cardinals to a 4-2 win over the New York Mets.
The New York Jets used their 2024 NFL Draft first round draft pick on Penn State tackle Olumuyiwa "Olu" Fashanu.
The New York Giants selected wide receiver Malik Nabers with the 6th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft.
The NYPD promoted 177 officers in a ceremony Friday, including two officers whose fathers were also in the NYPD and were shot in the line of duty.
Vicky Dennis went to the hospital with strange symptoms when she had COVID. Doctors found she had two undiagnosed, life-threatening diseases and needed a liver transplant to survive.
Street vendors in the Bronx are calling on the city to fix the system for getting a vending license.
Some Queens residents are fuming over cars parking on beloved greenway.
The 12th Annual Black Comic Book Festival returns to the Schomburg Center later this week.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
A small earthquake was recorded in New Jersey on Saturday, according to the USGS. But it's unlikely anyone felt it this time.
The American Museum of Natural History is holding special EarthFest activities on April 27 in celebration of Earth Day.
The overnight fire in Hamilton Heights is under investigation. No injuries were reported.
Tony Sadiku has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News This Morning.
It was a quiet Saturday morning on Columbia's campus, but students remain camped out on the main lawn. CBS New York's John Dias reports.