NYCHA Tenants On Coney Island Say They've Been Without Heat For Weeks, Complaints Go Unanswered
A rally was held in front of the apartments Thursday.
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A rally was held in front of the apartments Thursday.
The Alliance for Coney Island is looking for a painter to create a mural that welcomes visitors and makes an impact on the entire community.
Just before 8 a.m. Tuesday, the FDNY responded to call about a man who jumped or fell off the pier and was reported to be drowning.
According to police, a 29-year-old man got into an argument with another man on Neptune Avenue near West 17th Street.
It was a sunny scorcher on the last weekend before the official start of fall.
A brazen bandit took advantage of some unlocked doors to steal property from police vehicles parked right outside a precinct in Brooklyn.
Organizers say the event draws hundreds of thousands of people to Coney Island, and "the risks to our sponsors, patrons, community, and our wonderful staff—who have risen to every challenge—were too much to bear."
Fire officials said poor ventilation and heavy smoke made the fire extremely difficult to fight.
Champion eater Joey Chestnut discusses breaking his own record at the 2021 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest with CBS2's Steve Overmyer.
The show was a salute to the hero within, recognizing the strength of the American people.
Joey Chestnut broke his own record to gulp to a 14th win in the men's Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on Sunday, while Michelle Lesco took the women's title.
German immigrants brought frankfurters to the United States in the 1800s, but it didn't become an American symbol right away.
At Coney Island, lifeguards were in chairs, but no one was at the beach.
Last year's contest was held at a private location without an audience due to COVID restrictions. None of it phased Chestnut, who scarfed down 75 hot dogs in 10 minutes - a world record!
From the suburbs to Coney Island, people cannot wait.
This year's competition will move from Nathan's on Surf Avenue to Coney Island's Maimonides Park with as many fans as they can hold.
Families across the Tri-State Area looked for places to cool off Monday. Unlike last year, there were plenty of options at public places where restrictions are eased.
According to police, a man was loading his two children into his car when the 24-year-old suspect got behind the wheel and tried to drive away.
Others in the city settled for indoor pursuits like movies and shopping or the tourist attractions along 42nd Street.
The contest was held last year, but it took place in a private location without a live audience due to COVID restrictions.
There were strong rip currents in the area, but it's unclear if that was the reason they got stuck.
The plant supplies power fort he Warbasse Houses, a self-contained development of more than 2,500 apartments in Brooklyn.
The park has been waiting since October 2019 to welcome back guests, and it's added six new, family-friend rides for Opening Day.
Festivities will kick off at 11 a.m. with the traditional egg cream christening of the Cyclone roller coaster.
The Coney Island Polar Bear Club announced it is canceling what would have been the event's 117th year.
The New York Giants are benching quarterback Daniel Jones and fan-favorite Tommy DeVito will start against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this week, according to reports.
The funeral for Dariel Vasquez, the 18-year-old New York State Parks aide who died fighting the Jennings Creek wildfire, is being held Monday.
Three people were hurt when a sidewalk shed collapsed in Manhattan. It happened around 8:17 a.m. Monday at 29th Street near Eighth Avenue in Chelsea.
New Jersey Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat, says she is running for governor in 2025.
Jonathan Quick stopped 24 shots for his second straight shutout as the New York Rangers beat the Seattle Kraken on Sunday night.
The funeral for Dariel Vasquez, the 18-year-old New York State Parks aide who died fighting the Jennings Creek wildfire, is being held Monday.
Three people were hurt when a sidewalk shed collapsed in Manhattan. It happened around 8:17 a.m. Monday at 29th Street near Eighth Avenue in Chelsea.
The MTA board is expected to vote on Gov. Kathy Hochul's revamped New York City congestion pricing plan today.
A cellphone company worker says he was attacked by a Long Island law enforcement officer while doing his job.
Orange County, New York is dealing with an extended state of emergency due to the ongoing Jennings Creek wildfire.
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.
A Red Flag Warning is back in effect for much of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, as the fire threat remains high.
New Jersey Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat, says she is running for governor in 2025.
Orange County, New York is dealing with an extended state of emergency due to the ongoing Jennings Creek wildfire.
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.
Hundreds of delays at Newark Liberty International Airport on Saturday resulted from air traffic control staffing problems.
The risk of wildfire development will remain elevated across the Tri-State Area through the next several days.
A cellphone company worker says he was attacked by a Long Island law enforcement officer while doing his job.
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.
Stony Brook residents are calling for the restoration of the centuries-old Mill Pond, which was drained and destroyed during a torrential storm in August.
A Rockville Centre police detective faces hate crime charges following an incident in Manorville, prosecutors said Wednesday.
Long Island volunteer firefighter Jonathan Quiles is accused of intentionally setting a brush fire in Medford, New York.
New Jersey Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat, says she is running for governor in 2025.
President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet and senior staff picks are facing an uncertain future as his selections received mixed reviews in recent days — and a handful sent shockwaves through Washington.
A return to Madison Square Garden meant revisiting the place where a comedian caused an uproar at a Trump rally last month by likening Puerto Rico to a "floating island of garbage."
Wright has been one of the industry's loudest voices against efforts to fight climate change and could give fossil fuels a boost, including quick action to end a year-long pause on natural gas export approvals by the Biden administration.
Almost 2.5 million New Yorkers' state criminal records are now automatically sealed under the Clean Slate Act.
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.
Dozens of New York and New Jersey schools are impacted by a recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria.
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.
Six Flags announced it shut down the Kingda Ka and Green Lantern roller coasters to make way for two new rides including The Flash coaster.
John Krasinski is People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive for 2024. The magazine announced the actor-writer-director as its pick during "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."
The New York Giants are benching quarterback Daniel Jones and fan-favorite Tommy DeVito will start against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this week, according to reports.
Jonathan Quick stopped 24 shots for his second straight shutout as the New York Rangers beat the Seattle Kraken on Sunday night.
Karl-Anthony Towns had 26 points and 15 rebounds, and the Knicks completed a weekend sweep of the Nets with a 114-104 victory on Sunday.
Anthony Richardson ran for a 4-yard touchdown with 46 seconds left, lifting the Colts to a 28-27 win over the Jets on Sunday.
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the New Jersey Devils on Saturday night.
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.
As work is being completed on a six-block stretch of the Ocean Parkway Greenway, cyclists say the rest of the bike path is overdue for upgrades.
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."
Three people were hurt when a sidewalk shed collapsed in Manhattan, according to FDNY.
Sherrill, a former military helicopter pilot, has represented New Jersey's 11th congressional district since 2019.
Testimony resumes Monday in the trial of Daniel Penny over the death of Jordan Neely. The prosecution is expected to wrap up its case soon.
The MTA is expected to approve Gov. Kathy Hochul's latest plan to activate congestion pricing tolls in New York City. CBS News New York's Derick Waller reports.
More than 160 families have been asked to voluntarily evacuate their homes in Orange County. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
