News 12's Carolina Rudas got a peek at the final bloom of the cherry blossoms at the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens.

The total amount of sargassum in the Atlantic in April was 40% higher than the previous all-time high set in June 2022.

Komagome is the birthplace of Somei-yoshino, the most popular cherry blossom variety in Japan. We visit a scenic garden, meet locals who cultivate cherry tree saplings, and explore shopping streets.