Dyker Heights working on world famous holiday decorations
It's that time of year. The pumpkins are in the trash, and now it's all about the wreaths and candy canes.
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It's that time of year. The pumpkins are in the trash, and now it's all about the wreaths and candy canes.
It's the official start of the holiday season, and residents in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn are not missing a beat. As CBS2's Hannah Kliger reports, the annual world famous, extravagant decorations are shining bright.
It was a chaotic scene in Brooklyn overnight after an abduction on Long Island sparked a police chase that ended with a crash. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has the latest from the scene in Dyker Heights.
A 44-year-old man was sitting on a stoop when a suspect approached and pushed him to the ground, according to police.
The impressively decked out neighborhood never fails to delight, and attracts thousands of visitors to Brooklyn every year.
Dyker Heights is known for its elaborate holiday displays, which attract thousands of visitors each year.
CBS2's Ali Bauman toured through some of the most elaborate displays and went through one of New York's scariest haunted houses.
The incident happened at around 9:30 a.m. Police said the truck was turning from 73rd Street onto 11th Avenue when it hit a 39-year-old woman who was crossing the street near the intersection.
Neighbors in Brooklyn lit candles and left teddy bears Thursday night at the spot where 6-year-old Tamy Guachiac was hit by a car and killed two days earlier.
The first suspect allegedly placed a necklace around the victim's neck, as the second removed her necklace, worth $1,500.
The 20-year-old car owner was dragged a short distance before losing his grip.
Video shows the dramatic moment firefighter Piotr Orlowski carried his 92-year-old next door neighbor out of a burning house on 74th Street.
Nearly 200 firefighters responded to the scene as the fire spread to a home next door.
It happened around 5:30 p.m. Saturday on 78th Street near 12th Avenue in Dyker Heights.
Two men went on a rampage. A worker told CBS2's Cory James it began after he told them they were closed for the night.
It all started with a Back the Blue rally at the Bay Ridge Parkway where hundreds marched to support the NYPD.
Amid the pandemic, CBS2's Elle McLogan checks in with Bianco Brothers, a neighborhood institution that's been sharpening Brooklyn's knives for nearly 50 years.
He gave the gift of life not once, but twice. Meet the people thankful for this double organ donor, including a Brooklyn man.
It's one of the biggest attractions in New York City at this time of year, but how does this spectacle all come together?
Chopper 2 got a glimpse of a house in Dyker Heights all decked out with lights and decorations for the holidays -- on Nov. 16!
An 11-year-old girl was on her way to school on Thursday, Oct. 3 when a man in a black Dodge pick-up truck called her over to his vehicle.
The rain garden will leave only four feet of space to walk by. The Department of Environmental Protection says the gardens are made to absorb millions of gallons of storm water.
According to police, the suspect is wanted in connection to at least 15 burglaries.
There's no word yet when this bill will come up for a vote, but the councilman hopes it becomes law in time for this Christmas.
The accident happened around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday near Bay Ridge and 10th Avenues.
Demonstrators gathered outside Meta's Manhattan office Thursday, demanding the company take better precautions at protecting children.
The NYC Council passed the Helicopter Oversight Act, which bans certain nonessential flights unless operators make safety upgrades.
New York Attorney General Letitia James' lawyer says mortgage fraud allegations against her are "improper political retribution" by Trump administration officials.
Federal layers seeking to kill New York City congestion pricing said they mistakenly filed a memo admitting flaws in the Trump administration's case.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan, say "enough is not being done" about the harm social media can do to children.
Demonstrators gathered outside Meta's Manhattan office Thursday, demanding the company take better precautions at protecting children.
The NYC Council passed the Helicopter Oversight Act, which bans certain nonessential flights unless operators make safety upgrades.
New York Attorney General Letitia James' lawyer says mortgage fraud allegations against her are "improper political retribution" by Trump administration officials.
Federal layers seeking to kill New York City congestion pricing said they mistakenly filed a memo admitting flaws in the Trump administration's case.
The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, N.J. is now considered a case of arson sparked by an unattended bonfire, authorities say.
Easter Sunday looks great, as the sun will stick around, but temperatures will be more more comfortable in the upper 60s.
The stock market's wild ride is having an impact on families who use a 529 college savings account, a tax-free way for parents to save for educational expenses.
The man who said his stepmother held him captive for two decades has released his first public statement.
Wind gusts between 30-45 mph will persist into Wednesday across the Tri-State Area
The UConn women's basketball team celebrated its NCAA championship with a victory parade Sunday in downtown Hartford.
Joseph Kling, 19, is charged with arson in the Ocean County, N.J. wildfire that has scorched more than 15,000 acres.
The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, N.J. is now considered a case of arson sparked by an unattended bonfire, authorities say.
Legislation that impacts multiple parts of the agriculture industry is in jeopardy in Congress.
The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey, forced thousands to evacuate their homes, but the evacuation orders were lifted Wednesday morning.
Jet Set owner Antonio Espaillat spoke out in an exclusive interview on "El Dia," a program on Telesistema Dominicano with host Edith Febles, about the deadly April 8 accident that killed 232 people.
The developer who planned to turn Long Island's Nassau Coliseum site into a casino has pulled the plug on the project.
Police on Long Island have released the identities of a mother and child whose remains were found near Gilgo Beach nearly three decades ago.
President Trump says a Long Island high school should be allowed to keep their Native American mascot, going against a statewide ban that went into effect in 2023.
Disgraced former Rep. George Santos sent a lengthy letter to the judge set to sentence him on Friday as prosecutors seek a seven year sentence.
Simple words and gentle gestures -- that is how Long Islanders remember Pope Francis, a pontiff they loved and respected.
The NYC Council passed the Helicopter Oversight Act, which bans certain nonessential flights unless operators make safety upgrades.
New York Attorney General Letitia James' lawyer says mortgage fraud allegations against her are "improper political retribution" by Trump administration officials.
Federal layers seeking to kill New York City congestion pricing said they mistakenly filed a memo admitting flaws in the Trump administration's case.
Legislation that impacts multiple parts of the agriculture industry is in jeopardy in Congress.
Mohsen Mahdawi — a Columbia student who was detained at a U.S. citizenship interview last week — must remain in Vermont for at least 90 days while his legal team pushes for his release.
Doctors in New York City were able to save the lives of three children with one heart transplant. Here's how.
A grieving family in Queens wants answers after a young woman died two weeks after giving birth to twins. They believe it was due to complications with her C-section, but say the hospital is not giving them any answers.
A Long Island woman accused of forging vaccination records of students did not appear in court for her arraignment.
Is fluoride actually good or bad for you? Dr. Mallika Marshall answers common questions about fluoride.
Travelers who stopped at a New Jersey Turnpike service area in Middlesex County earlier this month may have been exposed to measles, state health officials say.
Harvey Weinstein's retrial started with opening statements in NYC, five years after the original was a catalyst in the #MeToo movement.
Opening statements are set for Wednesday in former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial.
The world famous Radio City Rockettes are holding auditions in New York City Tuesday.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was back in court Friday as a judge denies to delay his sex trafficking and racketeering trial by two months.
The Frick Collection, housed in a luxurious Gilded Age mansion on Fifth Avenue, reopened after the museum's five-year renovation.
The Mets beat the Phillies 4-3 on Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep that extended their winning streak to seven.
The New York Yankees beat the Cleveland Guardians 5-1 on Wednesday to avoid a series sweep.
The Mets defeated the Phillies 5-1 on Tuesday night for their second six-game winning streak already this season.
Tanner Bibee recovered from giving up a home run on his first pitch to work six innings, leading the Guardians to a win over the Yankees.
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils 3-1 on Tuesday for a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a $5.5 million investment to expand free swimming lessons to children in the city.
A powerful new campaign from a Brooklyn organization pairs music with memory, honoring Holocaust survivors this Yom HaShoah.
Preston High School in the Bronx will remain open for years to come, Attorney General Letitia James announced Tuesday.
NYCHA is transitioning its doors to electronic key fobs, but tenants at Queensbridge South tell us they don't work.
A computer training school in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx is looking for applicants for a coding fellowship.
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."
Federal layers seeking to kill congestion pricing said they mistakenly filed a memo admitting flaws in the case. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Demonstrators gathered outside Meta's Manhattan office Thursday, demanding the company take better precautions at protecting children. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
The bill requires nonessential helicopter operators to upgrade to safer, greener and quieter aircraft to continue using NYC heliports. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Hundreds of New Yorkers are in Vatican City on a pilgrimage led by Timothy Cardinal Dolan. They'll visit Saint Peter's Basilica on Friday to pray at Pope Francis' coffin. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello caught up with the cardinal.
Officials provided an update Thursday on the massive wildfire burning in New Jersey and charges related to it.
