41st Annual Coney Island Mermaid Parade held Saturday
The event has been the largest art parade and gathering of mermaids in the United States since its start in 1983.
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The event has been the largest art parade and gathering of mermaids in the United States since its start in 1983.
The 41st Annual Coney Island Mermaid Parade was held on June 17, 2023.
Sources told CBS2 Michael Walston was charged with murder in the stabbing death of Shavonny White.
Police say a man was taken into custody, though it's unclear their relationship.
Police say the group attacked a man at a station in Coney Island.
If one place is synonymous with summer in New York City, it's Coney Island.
If one place is synonymous with summer in New York City, it's Coney Island. CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
CBS2's Alecia Reid went to Coney Island, where the water was cold but the fun times were heating up.
The water at Coney Island might be too chilly for some, but there's still plenty to enjoy, like food, rides and games.
CBS2's Alecia Reid was at Coney Island, where the party started early.
14 miles of beautiful New York City beaches open Saturday. The water might be too chilly for some, but there's still plenty to enjoy, like food, rides and games. CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
The beach is bound to be a popular destination this Memorial Day Weekend for the unofficial kickoff to summer, CBS2's Kristie Keleshian reports.
Before you hit the surf, experts have some important safety advice. Lifeguards start on duty Saturday.
Before you hit the surf, experts have some important safety advice. CBS2's John Dias reports.
The weather looks great this weekend, but there are a few hazards to look out for as we get back into the water. CBS2's John Dias reports from Coney Island.
Coney Island Beach officially opens this weekend with lifeguards on duty from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
A Coney Island school gym that was used to house hundreds of asylum seekers is now empty, but as CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports, that doesn't mean using schools as housing is entirely off the table.
CBS2 has learned New York City is moving asylum seekers out of the gymnasium at P.S. 188 in Coney Island.
At least 20 schools are now on a list of possible shelters.
Parents are protesting the city's plans to house asylum seekers at some public schools. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports from P.S. 188 in Coney Island.
Sources told CBS2 asylum seekers could be heading to at least six more schools.
The city says the housing will be temporary, but some parents say they should find another option. CBS2's John Dias reports from Coney Island.
The plan is drawing pushback from some parents and officials, as the city struggles to find shelter for all the new arrivals. CBS2's John Dias reports.
Those same sources say the city is preparing to also put asylum seekers in two other schools in the borough. CBS2's Naveen Dhaliwal has the latest.
Adult men and women have arrived at P.S. 188 in Coney Island, but only on a short-term basis.
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.
Residents in Orange County are dealing with an extended state of emergency due to the ongoing Jennings Creek wildfire.
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.
Grimmway Farms, which made and packaged the organic carrots, issued the recall on Saturday after nearly 40 cases were recorded in 18 states.
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.
Residents in Orange County are dealing with an extended state of emergency due to the ongoing Jennings Creek wildfire.
The weather Sunday will be a near repeat of Saturday, minus the breezy conditions. That's good news as wildfires continue to burn.
The risk of wildfire development will remain elevated across the Tri-State Area through the next several days.
A man was stabbed to death Friday inside an Upper West Side apartment building as he tried to help a neighbor's daughter, his family says.
Over 100 New York families were asked to evacuate due to the Jennings Creek wildfire, which has been burning from Orange County to West Milford, New Jersey for over a week.
The weather Sunday will be a near repeat of Saturday, minus the breezy conditions. That's good news as wildfires continue to burn.
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.
Residents in Orange County are dealing with an extended state of emergency due to the ongoing Jennings Creek wildfire.
The weather Sunday will be a near repeat of Saturday, minus the breezy conditions. That's good news as wildfires continue to burn.
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.
Over 100 New York families were asked to evacuate due to the Jennings Creek wildfire, which has been burning from Orange County to West Milford, New Jersey for over a week.
The weather Sunday will be a near repeat of Saturday, minus the breezy conditions. That's good news as wildfires continue to burn.
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.
Long Island leaders say they're hopeful that Donald Trump's pick for head of the EPA, former Rep. Lee Zeldin, will in fact protect the environment.
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.
There are questions about President-elect Donald Trump's decision to replace the U.S. Attorney in Manhattan and the effect it will have on the corruption investigation involving Mayor Eric Adams.
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."
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.
The Seattle Kraken beat the New York Islanders on Saturday for their fourth straight win.
Jake Paul defeated Mike Tyson in a highly anticipated fight that ended in a win for the YouTuber-turned-pro-boxer.
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."
In the interim, CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock is calling for sun and clouds on Monday and Tuesday, with highs in the upper 50s and low 60s.
He blessed the thousands of turkeys and hot meals that will be handed out by Catholic Charities to the city's most vulnerable populations. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Flames tore through an abandoned house on Seymour Avenue during the overnight hours on Saturday. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore has the story.
The revived plan announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul last week would charge drivers $9 to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street during peak hours. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
The fire has impacted more than 5,200 acres along the New York-New Jersey border. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger spoke to worried residents in Greenwood Lake and Warwick.
