Spike Lee hosts "Do the Right Thing" block party in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn
It has been 35 years since "Do the Right Thing" was released, and Brooklyn came out to celebrate Spike Lee's iconic movie in style.
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It has been 35 years since "Do the Right Thing" was released, and Brooklyn came out to celebrate Spike Lee's iconic movie in style.
Police say the 44-year-old was last seen on the night of Nov. 4 leaving his apartment in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn.
Police took a 20-year-old drive into custody, but so far, no charges have been filed. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports from the scene.
CBS New York's Hannah Kliger spoke with the victim's family on Friday morning, as police continue to search for the drivers who struck her.
Police have identified a person of interest they are searching for the death of the beloved community activist. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest on the investigation.
The fire at 28 MacDonough Street in Bed-Stuy displaced dozens of residents.
Three people were hospitalized after a massive fire tore through an apartment building in Brooklyn. Dozens of people were displaced. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
The investigation is ongoing, but police say there is a "strong possibility that it is gang-motivated."
Vic Miles visited Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, where a community garden on Bergen Street was just starting to grow.
We're stepping back in time tonight on CBS New York for an in-depth look at Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn during the 1980s.
Mayor Eric Adams says students will practice three to five minutes of mindful breathing each day, along with gardening and yoga. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge takes us to Bed-Stuy for a demonstration.
The building belongs to the Secret Benevolent Society founded by formerly enslaved African American women.
Neighbors say the victim lives nearby and was moving his black Honda Accord from a no parking zone when he was gunned down. CBS2's Christina Fan reports from the scene.
It happened around 6 a.m. on the C train platform of the Fulton Street and Rockaway Avenue station in Bedford-Stuyvesant.
A woman and two children were killed when a fire broke out early Friday morning in Brooklyn. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports from the scene in Bedford-Stuyvesant.
A woman and two children were killed when the flames broke out early Friday morning in Bed-Stuy.
A 50-year-old woman and two children, ages 8 and 10 years old, were taken to Woodhull Hospital, where they were pronounced dead.
"I have a lot of people in my life that have come and passed through this business, and it's just a great thing. It's a great part of Brooklyn," owner Jason Barnett told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
The officer is said to be in stable condition. Sources say the officer was shot while responding to a domestic dispute.
Firefighters were able to get the flames under control within the hour, and no one was hurt.
New York City is making an historic investment to make its public schools greener.
A 90-year-old woman in Brooklyn has dedicated her life to helping others through her generosity and acts of service. CBS2's Hannah Kliger introduces us to the woman who is known in her Bedford-Stuyvesant community as "Nana."
The victim's family tells CBS2 she was minding her business outside a grocery store when she was struck. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge has the story from Brooklyn.
CBS2 is proud to partner with a Brooklyn nonprofit called I Will Graduate as part of our #BetterTogether campaign. As they're busy preparing for their annual celebration of education, CBS2's Hannah Kliger is introducing us to one young man inspired by their mission, who is now giving back to his own high school in Bedford-Stuyvesant.
The NYPD said an officer opened fire and shot a suspect in the leg, CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Burn bans in New Jersey have been lifted after significant rainfall in the state.
The new soccer stadium across from Citi Field will be called Etihad Park, NYCFC and the United Arab Emirates airline announced.
Amid an unprecedented uptick in brush fires and a drought warning, it's raining in New York City for the first time in weeks.
The leaders are accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes over the war in Gaza and the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.
Dnipro bears the brunt of Moscow's first retaliatory strike after Ukraine fires U.S.-made missiles into Russia, and Ukraine claims Moscow may have used an ICBM.
The new soccer stadium across from Citi Field will be called Etihad Park, NYCFC and the United Arab Emirates airline announced.
Amid an unprecedented uptick in brush fires and a drought warning, it's raining in New York City for the first time in weeks.
A woman died Wednesday after being struck by an unmarked police vehicle in Brooklyn, police sources say.
A banana duct-taped to a wall sold for $6.2 million at an art auction in New York on Wednesday.
A Brooklyn woman who was wrongly marked as deceased by the government in 2022 says the problem has caused a years-long struggle.
The weather is shifting and bringing much-needed rain to the Tri-State Area. There may even be snow in parts of New York.
It looks like the Tri-State Area will get a substantial soaking of rain later this week, something it definitely needs due to the risk of wildfires.
The risk of wildfire development will remain elevated across the Tri-State Area through the next several days.
A Red Flag Warning is in effect today across the entire Tri-State Area until 6 p.m.
Service is finally restored after a transformer explosion and fire along Amtrak tracks in the Bronx caused service suspensions throughout the region Tuesday and Wednesday.
Burn bans in New Jersey have been lifted after significant rainfall in the state.
A crane accident in Montville, New Jersey turned a routine tree trimming job into a chaotic mess when the machine fell onto a house.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy updated commuters Wednesday on what's being done to correct issues on the rails.
The weather is shifting and bringing much-needed rain to the Tri-State Area. There may even be snow in parts of New York.
New Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer is trying to throw a monkey wrench into Gov. Kathy Hochul's congestion pricing plan.
The iconic Stella Ristorante in Floral Park, Long Island will close on Dec. 31 after 64 years in business.
The weather is shifting and bringing much-needed rain to the Tri-State Area. There may even be snow in parts of New York.
Dozens of Suffolk County homeowners are shocked after they say FEMA denied their requests for aid after storms caused devastating damage in August.
Leaders in Nassau and Suffolk counties rolled out a strategy Monday to try and stop congestion pricing.
A cellphone company worker says he was attacked by a Long Island law enforcement officer while doing his job.
New York City special education students are not getting the services they were promised, according to the United Federation of Teachers.
Jessica Tisch, the head of the Department of Sanitation, was appointed New York City's new police commissioner on Wednesday.
New Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer is trying to throw a monkey wrench into Gov. Kathy Hochul's congestion pricing plan.
Linda McMahon is a co-chair of President-elect Donald Trump's transition team and was the Small Business Administrator in his first term.
President-elect Donald Trump's six-year New York criminal odyssey might need to continue for at least another four, prosecutors said Tuesday.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced a $150 million investment in a new state-of-the-art cell and gene therapy hub to be built on Long Island.
Chris Stapleton took home four Country Music Association Awards and hardly left the stage on Wednesday night, while an absent Morgan Wallen won the night's biggest prize, entertainer of the year.
The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
Sean "Diddy" Combs has tried to reach out to prospective witnesses and sway public opinion from jail in NYC to influence potential jurors in his sex trafficking trial, prosecutors say.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
The new soccer stadium across from Citi Field will be called Etihad Park, NYCFC and the United Arab Emirates airline announced.
Jalen Brunson scored 36 points, Karl-Anthony Towns added 34 and the Knicks beat the Suns 138-122 for their fourth straight win.
Mika Zibanejad scored and added an assist as the New York Rangers edged the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night.
Speedy center fielder Jose Siri has been acquired by the New York Mets from the Tampa Bay Rays for reliever Eric Orze.
The Calgary Flames rallied to a victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.
A new state-of-the-art trash system in NYCHA's Polo Grounds Towers in Harlem promises to tackle energy, rodent and recycling issues.
Families in Central Harlem will soon settle into their new homes at Marcus Garvey Village, which also brings free gathering spaces to the community and an LGBTQ center.
The Hispanic Society's new exhibit traces how different cultures influenced the women of Spain as they found their own voices throughout history.
Brooklyn transit riders are worried about an ongoing proposal to cut bus stops as part of a redesign project.
A Long Island man's life savings were stolen from his bank account, and he says he's been waiting a year to get it back.
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.
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."
Political analyst Sean Pittman explains what's in store for President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet nominees.
Amid an unprecedented uptick in brush fires and a drought warning, it's raining in New York City for the first time in weeks. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Gov. Phil Murphy met with NJ Transit and Amtrak officials after a problematic summer of delays and cancelations.
A New York City Council committee is voting on Mayor Eric Adams' proposal to change the city's housing regulations.
New York City's first rainfall in weeks comes after the mayor enacted drought restrictions amid an unprecedented uptick in brush fires. CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku and Elijah Westbrook report.
