Bone-chilling weather couldn’t stop tradition as thousands of people welcomed 2026 at the Coney Island Polar Bear Plunge.

Hundreds of New Yorkers braved temperatures in the 20s as they charged into the frigid Atlantic Ocean for the Coney Island ...

Thousands of thrill-seekers brrr-aved frigid 27-degree weather to kick off the New Year with an icy splash at Coney Island’s ...

After a few years of milder temperatures on New Year's Day, 2026 began with frigid cold, bitter winds, and a dusting of snow ...

Although summer may be coming to an end, Coney Island is still bringing fun to America’s Playground with art and movies. The Alliance for Coney Island recently unveiled 13 new storefront gate murals ...

Hannah Kliger joined the CBS News New York team as a reporter in May 2022, focusing her coverage in Brooklyn. A native New Yorker, Hannah has received several awards for her investigative journalism ...

After years of stalled plans and scrapped projects, the Coney Island ferry effort is moving forward once again — this time with a research buoy off Steeplechase Pier. The buoy will collect vital data ...

After decades of advocacy, New York City has allocated $1 billion for a makeover of the historic Coney Island boardwalk. Community stakeholders say the investment marks a turning point for the beloved ...

A more than $350 million project with 505 apartments is on its way to a city-owned Coney Island parking lot, the latest part of Mayor Eric Adams' push to bring 1,500 new homes to the Brooklyn ...