A rare look inside the mysterious Coney Island Lighthouse
The grandson of the last civilian lighthouse keeper in America is working to preserve his family's legacy.
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The grandson of the last civilian lighthouse keeper in America is working to preserve his family's legacy.
The last civilian lighthouse keeper in the country served the community of Sea Gate until his death 20 years ago. Now his grandson wants to raise awareness about the historic structure and his family's legacy. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
A man has been arrested over a year after he allegedly struck and killed a mother of six in Coney Island, police say.
A man has been arrested over a year after he allegedly struck and killed a woman while driving in Coney Island.
A school bus driver crashed into a mechanic crop in Coney Island late Tuesday morning. The driver was taken to a local hospital with head and neck injuries.
The stabbing happened late Tuesday night on a southbound N train as it was pulling into the Stillwell Avenue stop. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner has the story.
Police are searching for the suspect who stabbed a man to death overnight at a subway station in Coney Island, Brooklyn. CBS News New York's Derick Waller reports from the scene.
A man was stabbed to death on the platform of the Stillwell Avenue station overnight in Coney Island, Brooklyn. CBS News New York's Derick Waller has the details.
Police are investigating a double shooting in Coney Island that left two 18-year-olds injured. Police say it happened just after midnight Sunday.
The B&B Carousell on the famous Coney Island Boardwalk is the oldest of the antique amusement park rides in Brooklyn.
The intricately carved and bejeweled gilded steed on the Brooklyn boardwalk bears a legend's autograph and an iconic president's face. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
A Brooklyn juice bar owner is claiming former NYPD commissioner's brother and a since-fired City Hall official shook him down for thousands of dollars, promising to get the police off his back if he paid up.
The owner sat down with CBS News New York's Ali Bauman on Tuesday after sharing his story with federal investigators on Monday.
Residents in Coney Island have been pushing for NYC Ferry service for decades, but not in the location the city selected.
There's a sense of renewed hope for residents in Coney Island who have been fighting to get NYC Ferry service to the peninsula.
The famed Coney Island Cyclone roller coaster is back up and running after passing inspection Saturday morning. It has been undergoing repairs since it malfunctioned on Aug. 22.
The goal is to try to address critical disparities often faced by Black women in low-income neighborhoods. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
Coney Island's iconic Cyclone roller coaster was closed Friday. The ride was shut down after it malfunctioned Thursday and riders had to be rescued. The Department of Buildings has now issued violations. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
The world-famous Coney Island Cyclone roller coaster closed Friday after a malfunction that forced riders to be rescued on Thursday.
The iconic Coney Island Cyclone got stuck on its first incline.
New York City Parks enforcement staff was posted along the coastline to enforce the swimming ban. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
NYC beaches are closed to swimming all weekend due to Hurricane Ernesto off shore. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
All beaches in Brooklyn and Queens are closed to swimming through Monday due to expected dangerous rip currents caused by Hurricane Ernesto.
Police say one man raped a woman while the other acted as a lookout and attacked a man who tried to intervene. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports from the scene.
Police have two men in custody after a woman was raped near the Coney Island boardwalk. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
Ondrej Palat and Stefan Noesen scored and the New Jersey Devils beat the St. Louis Blues 4-1.
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.
A former New York City real estate finance executive pleaded guilty Tuesday to drugging and raping a teenage girl for months.
As development continues in Gowanus, Powerhouse Arts, housed in an old power station, works to keep artists in the neighborhood.
A federal judge said Tuesday that he won't dismiss a bribery charge against New York Mayor Eric Adams.
A former New York City real estate finance executive pleaded guilty Tuesday to drugging and raping a teenage girl for months.
As development continues in Gowanus, Powerhouse Arts, housed in an old power station, works to keep artists in the neighborhood.
A federal judge said Tuesday that he won't dismiss a bribery charge against New York Mayor Eric Adams.
A 72-year-old man was pushed onto the subway tracks at the 34th Street-Herald Square station in Midtown after riding the Holiday Nostalgia Train on Sunday.
Congestion pricing advocates are looking forward to the benefits for the transit system, but people against the plan say it'll take a toll on the environment in some New York City neighborhoods.
We're going for nearly 60 Tuesday, which flirts with the record of 62 set back in 2000. The normal high is 44, and we'll be nowhere near that.
A wintry mix and rain made a mess on the roads in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
The New York Mets introduced Juan Soto at Citi Field, after the four-time MLB All-Star signed a record 15-year, $765 million deal.
A storm bringing heavy rain and strong winds could lead to flooding and power outages, especially on Long Island.
Heavy rain and strong winds rolled into New York on Wednesday, prompting a First Alert Weather Day.
A New Jersey congressman got a top secret briefing in Washington, D.C. on the drone sightings across the region as state residents and lawmakers demand more transparency from the federal government.
The FBI is warning people about pointing lasers at aircraft after a New Jersey-based pilot was injured.
We're going for nearly 60 Tuesday, which flirts with the record of 62 set back in 2000. The normal high is 44, and we'll be nowhere near that.
New technology is being deployed to find out more information after the spike in drone sightings in New Jersey and beyond.
Federal lawmakers say they will push for new measures in Congress on Monday to track down the mysterious drones flying across the Tri-State Area.
We're going for nearly 60 Tuesday, which flirts with the record of 62 set back in 2000. The normal high is 44, and we'll be nowhere near that.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann has been charged with a seventh murder.
A wintry mix and rain made a mess on the roads in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
A prosecutor tells CBS News New York a loophole in New York law made it difficult to charge a drugged driver who killed four members of a Long Island family last year.
Workers at the Kessler Thermometer Corporation on Long Island who suffered mercury poisoning blame their employer for "prioritizing profits over people."
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced Monday the upcoming rollout of more than 400 new cars.
Trump's lawyers said his conviction in state court should not stand because he was elected president after his conviction.
The NYPD's use of stop-and-frisk and compliance with the How Many Stops Act was examined at a City Council hearing on Monday.
President-elect Donald Trump says he would "look at" a pardon for New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who has been indicted on corruption charges.
Ingrid Lewis-Martin, who abruptly resigned as a top advisor to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, is pushing back against corruption allegations against her.
New York Congressman-elect George Latimer expects "major pushback" to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s potential vaccine policy if he heads Donald Trump's Health and Human Services Department.
A breakthrough treatment is making a huge difference for stroke survivors, improving hand and arm function, and their quality of life.
CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu's mental illness did not stop her. Now, she's highlighting hope and solutions.
Suffolk County is warning parents about the dangers of co-sleeping after three more infants who shared beds with adults died in the last four weeks.
Anthem will reverse a policy that would have capped insurance coverage for anesthesia after objections from doctors and lawmakers.
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.
The annual gala at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts features personalized tributes with performances and testimonials from fellow artists.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
Ondrej Palat and Stefan Noesen scored and the New Jersey Devils beat the St. Louis Blues 4-1.
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.
The Yankees reportedly agreed to acquire outfielder Cody Bellinger from the Cubs for right-hander Cody Poteet on Tuesday.
Evan Mobley scored 21 points, Caris LeVert added 19 and the Cavaliers rolled to a 130-101 win over the Nets on Monday night.
Jalen Brunson scored 31 points and Karl-Anthony Towns added 22 points and 22 rebounds in the Knicks' 100-91 win over the Magic on Sunday.
As development continues in Gowanus, Powerhouse Arts, housed in an old power station, works to keep artists in the neighborhood.
The Guinness World Record holder for the largest gingerbread village is now on display at the Shops at Columbus Circle.
A Queens couple says they have been waiting for a working stove in their apartment for two and a half years.
Brooklynites are trying to protect the new young trees coming to the borough after an ambitious effort to plant more than 3,000 trees in one district.
Five hundred New York Common Pantry clients received care packages this week from the Robin Hood Foundation through a partnership with Amazon and L'Oreal.
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."
Crews are still working to make repairs and clean up the muddy mess left behind by the Bronx water main break Monday. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal and Jenna DeAngelis report.
The NYPD is investigating an antisemitic letter sent to the CEO of Sirius XM.
A former New York City real estate finance executive pleaded guilty Tuesday to drugging and raping a teenage girl for months.
We continue to report on the ongoing development of Gowanus, Brooklyn, which was rezoned in 2021 to add thousands of new apartment units. For decades, the industrial zone attracted artists, many of whom now worry about being priced out. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger explains why one nonprofit is working to address those concerns.
New York state's highest court issued a historic decision in favor of retired New York City workers.
