West Indian Day Parade: Brooklyn route map & street closures
NYC's annual West Indian American Day Carnival and Parade takes over the streets of Brooklyn for Labor Day 2024.
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NYC's annual West Indian American Day Carnival and Parade takes over the streets of Brooklyn for Labor Day 2024.
While there are a some rain chances over the next three days, the long Labor Day weekend will feature plenty of dry time as well.
A rest stop along the NJ Turnpike sort of turns into the happiest place on earth when there's surprisingly mild traffic at the beginning of a long weekend. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
Millions of people are taking to the roads and skies for the last holiday weekend of the summer. CBS New York's Doug Williams catches up with travelers at the Thomas Edison rest stop on the Jersey Turnpike.
Millions of people will take to the skies and the roads this holiday weekend. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has a look at travel conditions around the area.
CBS News New York's Nick Caloway spent the first day of the holiday getaway at the airports and says things are going remarkably smooth.
The Labor Day Weekend travel window kicks off Thursday, and CBS New York's Nick Caloway has a look at the lines at Newark Liberty International Airport.
Labor Day weekend is here, and NYC area airports and roadways are expected to see millions of travelers over the next few days.
Labor Day Weekend is almost here, and NYC area airports and roadways are expected to see millions of travelers over the next few days. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has a look at this at JFK Airport.
Summer isn't going out quietly with these temperatures. People were taking full advantage of the heat on Sunday, before before city beaches close for the season. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
The agency did so at the behest of Sen. Chuck Schumer, who was not happy with wait times at some airports. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
AAA said traffic congestion was down on Sunday, making travel easier for those looking for one more nice day in the sun. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
There was a sunset session of Raggae on the Boardwalk, just like Joanna Birch-Szapo grew up listening to.
Humidity is up from yesterday, but not terribly. It'll be a little muggy this afternoon, but with plenty of sunshine.
Few places are as iconic as Coney Island, where you have the beach, the boardwalk and the rides. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
Torrential rain inundated the area in July and damaged the park's water treatment plant, which took weeks to repair.
This weekend may be the unofficial wrap to summer, but we're looking at a heat wave next week!
Several beaches were closed for more than 24 hours because of high surf and hazardous rip currents.
International travel is seeing the biggest spike this year, up 44% from 2022, according to experts.
Labor Day weekend is here, and millions of Americans --an estimated 148 million according to one survey -- aren't planning to stay home. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has the latest on the travel rush.
The party on the parkway has already started, and so has the bustling business.
Those attending large outdoor gatherings this weekend in New York City may see an uninvited guest hovering above.
The NYPD will be deploying surveillance drones over some big events as a security measure. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has details on the plan.
Lifeguards took to their stands at 9 a.m. Friday at Field Six of Jones Beach, but not before changing the red flags to green ones, symbolizing it was safe to swim. CBS New York's John Dias was there and has the story.
The NYPD will be watching out for trouble in a whole new way this Labor Day weekend. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the details.
The Chicago Bulls outlasted the New York Knicks on Wednesday night.
The Boston Celtics beat the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night.
Democrat Ken Jenkins will run in the Westchester County executive special election early in 2025.
Nearly 200 survivors of sex abuse in New York jails rallied in Lower Manhattan on Wednesday, saying there's been no action from the state or city to make jails safer.
Governor Kathy Hochul is set to make an announcement about congestion pricing in New York City, her office said.
Democrat Ken Jenkins will run in the Westchester County executive special election early in 2025.
Nearly 200 survivors of sex abuse in New York jails rallied in Lower Manhattan on Wednesday, saying there's been no action from the state or city to make jails safer.
Governor Kathy Hochul is set to make an announcement about congestion pricing in New York City, her office said.
Nearly 150 firefighters and EMS personnel were deployed to battle a brush fire in the Inwood section of Manhattan on Wednesday.
Firefighters are slowly making progress in their battle against a wildfire at the border of New Jersey and New York.
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.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is moving forward with a plan to "unpause" congestion pricing by the end of the year, sources tell CBS News New York.
Connecticut election results show Vice President Kamala Harris won the state, and Sen. Chris Murphy was reelected, CBS News projects.
This Election Day is expected to be one of our warmest ever on record for New York City and the surrounding area.
New Jersey has declared a drought warning as dry conditions continue, asking residents to conserve water voluntarily.
Firefighters are slowly making progress in their battle against a wildfire at the border of New Jersey and New York.
An arrest has been made in a 50-year-old murder case thanks to the diligent work of some New Jersey college students.
Gov. Phil Murphy and other state officials will hold another briefing Wednesday to discuss the possible drought warning status.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul visited the site of a deadly 5,000-acre wildfire that's burning along the New York-New Jersey border Tuesday.
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.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says she wants to reduce congestion pricing tolls, but her plan is being met by opposition to any tolling.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is moving forward with a plan to "unpause" congestion pricing by the end of the year, sources tell CBS News New York.
Democrat Ken Jenkins will run in the Westchester County executive special election early in 2025.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Matt Gaetz, whose selection as attorney general prompted backlash, resigned from Congress.
Firefighters are slowly making progress in their battle against a wildfire at the border of New Jersey and New York.
President Biden and President-elect Donald Trump both promised a "smooth" transition.
Many migrants in New York City say they're facing fear and uncertainty since President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to deport millions of undocumented immigrants.
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.
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."
America's largest nonfiction film festival, featuring more than 200 features and shorts, returns to New York City theaters and streaming.
Mattel apologizes for inadvertently directing people to pornography site instead of one promoting upcoming film.
Judith Jamison, an internationally acclaimed dancer who later served as artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for two decades, has died at age 81.
Actor Tony Todd's TV and movie credits spanned 40 years and included the 1992 horror film "Candyman" and its 2021 sequel.
The Chicago Bulls outlasted the New York Knicks on Wednesday night.
The Boston Celtics beat the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night.
Leon Draisaitl had two goals, including the overtime winner, as the Edmonton Oilers beat the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.
The New York Knicks beat Philadelphia on Tuesday night in the opener of NBA Cup group play for both teams.
The New Jersey Devils snapped Florida's seven-game winning streak by beating the Panthers on Tuesday night.
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.
A Bronx resident says illegally parked RVs and abandoned vehicles have been an eyesore in his community for years.
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."
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for November 13 at 11 p.m.
Sources tell CBS News New York Gov. Kathy Hochul plans to unpause congestion pricing at the end of this year, but as Ali Bauman reports, Republicans, and even some Democrats, are looking to kill the controversial plan.
Bloomingdale's kicked off the holiday season with their annual window unveiling at their 59th Street location Wednesday night.
A Queens community is getting its calls for change answered. They have been raising concerns about how long it takes police to get to them in an emergency. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis has more on how the city took action.
President-elect Donald Trump has announced new administration picks, but there's one nomination that riled up Washington. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
