Park Slope 'Street Seats' An Urban Oasis For Some, A Nuisance For Others
Street seats were designed to be a temporary oasis in the urban jungle -- vibrant public places for people to socialize and enjoy.
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Street seats were designed to be a temporary oasis in the urban jungle -- vibrant public places for people to socialize and enjoy.
A Long Island high school just started a charming new tradition.
Jestyfer Henriquez, 25, was arrested Friday. The arrest comes on the heels of police taking Brad Gomez, 28, into custody Thursday.
Amr Alzabidi suffered a fractured orbital socket that left him blind in his left eye for a week.
It was a prom to remember for a New Jersey high school student.
Gloria Kim takes her fluffy pet, Seven, for a walk on a leash every day -- to the wide-eyed bewilderment of those around her, because Seven is not a normal pet.
A 28-year-old high school lacrosse coach from Westchester County has found himself facing a big dilemma.
The MTA says a power outage stalled the train, stranding riders in the dark, without air conditioning or ventilation, for about 45 minutes.
It happened near 115th Street and Riverside Drive just after midnight.
After checking out the apartment, resting on the sofa and helping himself to a soda, the man eventually took Rocco out for less than 10 minutes, instead of the 30 minutes he was supposed to, "Adam" said.
Police on Staten Island are looking for a hit-and-run driver who struck a mother while she was taking her child out of a car.
CBS2's Scott Rapoport followed three Navy airmen as they toured the crossroads of the world for the first time.
A day out at the ballgame ended with a trip to the hospital for a young boy this week.
A driver going the wrong way on the Long Island Expressway crashed into another car on Monday.
Amy Fisher became a headline grabber in the early 90s after shooting the wife of her lover Joey Buttafuoco.
The fire broke out at around 7 p.m. Sunday at the Beth Hamedrash Hagodol synagogue on Norfolk Street near Broome Street.
A loss of power at DeKalb Avenue led to suspensions and delays on several lines Tuesday morning.
New York Mets' pitcher Matt Harvey is taking on a new opponent -- his own team.
His bloody lip and forced removal proved to be a huge black eye for United Airlines and the entire airline industry -- prompting increased calls for airline reform and greater sensitivity to passengers.
The man sprang into action after his grandson was nearly grabbed off the street. CBS2's Scott Rapoport spoke with the hero Tuesday afternoon.
In Lower Manhattan, holocaust survivors from Germany and Poland will be at the Museum of Jewish Heritage discussing their experiences.
Bullets went flying in the Bronx hitting an innocent man as he was moving into an apartment in the Mott Haven section of the borough.
They're nesting way up in the bell tower of the St. Francis Xavier Church on Sixth Avenue and Carrol Street in Park Slope.
A few days ago, after being on the road for two months, 33-year-old Genevieve Roman came home to her Williamsburg apartment and found she had a new roommate, or more specifically, a squatter.
When people think about cherry blossoms, they naturally will think of Washington D.C. But you don't need to head down I-95 to find the very best blossom bloom this spring.
President Biden will be giving a eulogy at former President Jimmy Carter's funeral.
The New York City area will see one more day of windy, cold weather before temperatures return to normal.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams is set to deliver his 2025 State of the City address today at the Apollo Theater in Harlem.
The New York Knicks beat the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night.
The Detroit Pistons won their fifth straight game over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night.
The New York City area will see one more day of windy, cold weather before temperatures return to normal.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams is set to deliver his 2025 State of the City address today at the Apollo Theater in Harlem.
A group of nonprofits is urging New York City and the state to act quickly on legislation to protect New York's most vulnerable residents.
New York lawmakers returned to Albany Wednesday faced with the daunting task of finding more cash for the MTA. New taxes and fees are needed to fill a $33 billion budget shortfall, and it's not coming from congestion pricing.
Jaia Cruz, accused of stabbing USPS worker Ray Hodge to death inside a Harlem deli, was indicted by a grand jury Wednesday.
The New York City area will see one more day of windy, cold weather before temperatures return to normal.
The cold weather continues around NYC, and there's more snow on the way. But the question is, how much?
We're in for some colder weather around the NYC area for the rest of the week, then we're tracking our next chance of snow.
A winter storm is bringing snowy weather to NYC today, and New Jersey expected to see the highest snow totals.
Congestion pricing is now in effect in NYC, and drivers faced the first weekday commute with the controversial new tolling system.
The New York City area will see one more day of windy, cold weather before temperatures return to normal.
A New Jersey man killed in the Jan. 1 New Orleans terror attack was honored Wednesday.
The cold weather continues around NYC, and there's more snow on the way. But the question is, how much?
The trial began Tuesday for a New Jersey school bus aide charged in the death of a 6-year-old student with special needs.
Brutally cold temperatures and blustery conditions made for an uncomfortable trek into Manhattan for many on the second day of congestion pricing.
Disgraced former Rep. George Santos had his February sentencing delayed until April so he can keep making new episodes of his podcast.
Ray Tierney, the district attorney credited for the arrest of Rex Heuermann in the Gilgo Beach serial killer case, will be running for re-election next year.
Several people, including two children, were injured in a crash involving a school bus Tuesday in Old Westbury, Long Island.
Brutally cold temperatures and blustery conditions made for an uncomfortable trek into Manhattan for many on the second day of congestion pricing.
In New York City alone, there were nearly 1,300 cases in December. That's almost triple the number during same time in 2023.
President Biden will be giving a eulogy at former President Jimmy Carter's funeral.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams is set to deliver his 2025 State of the City address today at the Apollo Theater in Harlem.
A group of nonprofits is urging New York City and the state to act quickly on legislation to protect New York's most vulnerable residents.
New York lawmakers returned to Albany Wednesday faced with the daunting task of finding more cash for the MTA. New taxes and fees are needed to fill a $33 billion budget shortfall, and it's not coming from congestion pricing.
Disgraced former Rep. George Santos had his February sentencing delayed until April so he can keep making new episodes of his podcast.
Lower immunity to the new GII.17 strain could be leading to more infections.
In New York City alone, there were nearly 1,300 cases in December. That's almost triple the number during same time in 2023.
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says the recent surge in violence in the subway "cannot continue." She says she will include new legislation in the executive budget to change New York's involuntary commitment standards.
Gardners Candies warns that recalled Meltaway Bars product may contain undeclared cashews, a health risk for people with tree nut allergies.
"Inside Edition" correspondent Alison Hall opens up about her breast cancer battle and how Olivia Munn's own experience with early detection inspired her to take a life-saving risk assessment test.
New York City's Broadway Week is back, offering two tickets for the price of one to select Broadway shows in January and February.
Peter Yarrow was a singer-songwriter and a social activist, but he was best known as one-third of the folk-music group Peter, Paul and Mary.
The actor Aubrey Plaza has spoken out for the first time since her husband Jeff Baena's death last week. He was 47.
Here is the full list of winners who took home awards at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
The New York Knicks beat the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night.
The Detroit Pistons won their fifth straight game over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night.
The Panthers will play host to the Rangers at loanDepot Park in Miami -- home of baseball's Marlins -- on Jan. 2, 2026, the NHL said Wednesday.
The Stars rallied from an early three-goal deficit to defeat the struggling Rangers on Tuesday night.
Cole Anthony scored 24 points and the Magic shut down the short-handed Knicks 103-94 on Monday night.
Two eighth graders in Queens are being hailed as heroes after their quick thinking helped a woman who had taken a bad fall near their school.
Neighbors were left baffled and heartbroken after an unknown perpetrator left slash marks across two street trees in Ridgewood, Queens.
Musicians and student groups marched through the snowy streets of East Harlem on Monday to celebrate Three Kings Day.
New Yorkers can now be fined $50 if they fail to secure their trash bins properly, but some Brooklyn residents say the city is failing to maintain the same standards.
A young man from Mauritania receives help settling into the city as he serves as a youth ambassador for others.
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."
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is set to deliver his 2025 State of the City address Thursday at the Apollo Theater in Harlem. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook has a sneak peak of what he's expected to talk about.
Billy DiMaio, 25, was one of 14 people killed on New Year's Day when a man drove a truck into a crowd in Bourbon Street.
The Jan. 2022 fire killed 17 people, including eight children, in the Fordham Heights section of the Bronx.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams will try to highlight his administration's wins, even as he faces a federal corruption trial scheduled to start in April. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports from the Apollo Theater in Harlem.
At least five people have been killed and thousands are under evacuation orders as multiple fires burn near Los Angeles, California. CBS News New York has team coverage.
