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Gowanus residents say they weren't told about toxic vapors

NEW YORK -- Residents of Gowanus, Brooklyn, are angry at the state for what they're calling a lack of transparency after toxic vapors were discovered inside a popular local business. CBS2's Hannah Kli...

March 17, 2023
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Reflecting on hate, 29 years after Ari Halberstam's murder

NEW YORK - Wednesday marks 29 years since a gunman shot at a van of Jewish students on the Brooklyn Bridge, injuring three teens and killing 16-year-old Ari Halberstam. Since then, his mom has dedica...

March 2, 2023
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The houses at Weeksville Heritage Center are a living testament to history

NEW YORK -- It's not exactly hidden, but is certainly a gem. Weeksville Heritage Center is tucked away in the midst of a residential community in Crown Heights, and stands as a testament of the living...

February 20, 2023
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Secret benevolent society fights to save historic mansion

NEW YORK - A magnificent mansion stands at 87 Macdonough St. in Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Upon closer inspection, the paint is peeling, the windows are boarded up, and the delicate carved details...

February 2, 2023
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What happened to the controversial Coney Island NYC Ferry Project?

NEW YORK -- It took a decade to develop, and months to build, but until recently, the new, gleaming ferry landing in Coney Island Creek stood locked up and unused. Now, it's not even there. Ann Valdez...

January 9, 2023
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Wake held for fallen FDNY firefighter William Moon

EAST ISLIP, N.Y. -- A wake was held Wednesday for William Moon, the firefighter who died during a training accident in Brooklyn on Dec. 12. As CBS2's Hannah Kliger reports, the mood was mournful and ...

December 29, 2022
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Faithful reflect on meaning of Christmas at St. Patrick's Cathedral

NEW YORK - As people woke up Christmas Day, worshipers from all over the world had already come to St. Patrick's Cathedral for Christmas Day Mass. It was a frigid morning, but that didn't stop faithfu...

December 25, 2022
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Brooklyn woman creates winter wonderland in building's hallway

NEW YORK - For more than 40 years, a Brooklyn woman has brightened her East New York hallway for the holidays in an effort to create a safe and merry space for the community. When every other hallway...

December 25, 2022
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Brooklyn man writes Hanukkah musical based on Christmas classic

NEW YORK - We're just days away from the start of Hanukkah, and one Brooklyn man is celebrating his own miracle, seeing his dreams come to life with a performance of his original musical. CBS2's Hann...

December 17, 2022
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NYC's junior dodgeball team headed to World Cup

NEW YORK - From the outside, Champions Sports Center looks like your typical martial arts school, but inside this dojo, a fierce battle is dominating the court. CBS2's Hannah Kliger caught up with th...

December 15, 2022
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Tri-State Area residents offer mixed reactions to Sunday's snow

TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- Flakes continued to fall Sunday night across parts of our region, leading to a possibly messy Monday morning commute. The snow was falling but melting as soon as it hit the ground. ...

December 12, 2022
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Dyker Heights working on world famous holiday decorations

NEW YORK -- 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 reported Friday, the annual world famous, extravagan...

November 26, 2022
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Brooklyn mother serves Thanksgiving meal to New Yorkers on L train

Brooklyn woman serves Thanksgiving feast on L train NEW YORK -- A Brooklyn woman invited all of New York City to her Thanksgiving dinner this week, setting up a whole meal inside a subway car to feed ...

November 24, 2022
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Brooklyn art installation sparks conversation about police brutality

NEW YORK - A public art installation in Downtown Brooklyn aims to spark a conversation about police brutality. The Plaza at 300 Ashland is temporarily home to six 7' tall black towers, shaped like em...

November 22, 2022
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How to navigate the busy Thanksgiving travel season

NEW YORK -- With the holidays approaching, Gridlock Alert Days are about to get underway in New York City. CBS2's Hannah Kliger got tips from an expert on how to beat the crowds on the roads and in th...

November 14, 2022