NYPD "laser focused" on recruitment after shedding thousands of officers
The NYPD welcomed more than 1,000 recruits into the academy over the summer. Community leaders say, however, thousands more officers are needed to keep crime down.
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The NYPD welcomed more than 1,000 recruits into the academy over the summer. Community leaders say, however, thousands more officers are needed to keep crime down.
There has been a 42% surge in reports of domestic violence on Long Island since 2019.
A neighbor broke up the fight by tackling the attacker. Police took the 40-year-old suspect into custody.
Kristen Hogan faces an attempted murder charge after police said she laced a bottle of wine with a toxic chemical and her partner drank it.
A student brought a loaded gun to a high school in Brooklyn Monday morning, police said. It happened at East Brooklyn High School on Kings Highway in Flatbush.
Mark Sanchez was hospitalized with multiple stab wounds following a violent altercation over the weekend.
Police say Judith Byron died after the SUV blew through a red light while she was in the crosswalk at Seventh and 41st Street in Sunset Park on Saturday night.
A single shot was fired, killing the man on Coventry Road in East Flatbush, early Sunday morning.
A 17-year-old boy is facing first-degree murder charges in New Jersey after he allegedly struck and killed two teenage girls in a hit-and-run.
Family and friends came together in the wake of tragedy to remember a young life taken far too soon.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' sentencing hearing was held three months after he was convicted on two prostitution-related charges.
The community has been heartbroken since Maria Niotis and Isabella Salas were killed, allegedly by a 17-year-old who fled the scene.
The elderly woman and dozens of wild and domestic animals were kept in hoarding conditions at a home in Northport, Suffolk County law enforcement officials said.
Experts say artificial intelligence is making these schemes seem more legit.
The terror attack unfolded outside a synagogue in the English city of Manchester while worshippers were inside, authorities said.
The measure would give terminally ill adults who have less than six months to live an option to have a doctor prescribe them a lethal medication mixture.
Mamdani announced Jahmila Edwards as Director of Intergovernmental Affairs and Catherine Almonte Da Costa as Director of Appointments.
Thursday will bring even more relief, with highs near 50° and a taste of early spring in December. But don't get too comfortable—changes are brewing.
A firefighter was injured battling a fire at matzo factory in Kensington, Brooklyn Wednesday morning.
The NYPD is investigating two possible antisemitic hate crimes in Brooklyn. It all comes during Hanukkah.
Thursday will bring even more relief, with highs near 50° and a taste of early spring in December. But don't get too comfortable—changes are brewing.
Some of the highest totals were on Long Island and in New Jersey, where greater than 6 inches of snow was measured.
A large water main break in Waterbury, Connecticut, is impacting tens of thousands of residents.
Bitterly cold temperatures are causing icy road conditions, including black ice, Monday morning in the Tri-State Area.
Survivors of the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting, families and lawmakers gathered in Washington, D.C., on Thursday to honor the lives lost and continue calls for action to end gun violence.
Thursday will bring even more relief, with highs near 50° and a taste of early spring in December. But don't get too comfortable—changes are brewing.
A celebration of the upcoming FIFA World Cup was held Tuesday at the Gateway Center in Newark, featuring a former great player for the U.S. Men's National Team.
If you're heading out, watch your step—black ice could make things tricky.
Davenport currently serves as the first assistant attorney general, a position she previously held from 2018-2020. She also worked as the acting attorney general's principal law enforcement advisor.
The winter storm blanketed New Jersey and brought up to six inches of snow to some areas.
Thursday will bring even more relief, with highs near 50° and a taste of early spring in December. But don't get too comfortable—changes are brewing.
Hundreds of schools across New York, including dozens on Long Island, have to take old water fountains and taps out of commission.
If you're heading out, watch your step—black ice could make things tricky.
Fortunately, the rail was fixed just before 8 a.m., leading to service getting back on track.
The Jewish community of Sydney, Australia has deep connections to the Tri-State Area. Many on Long Island spoke fondly on Monday about victims they knew.
The measure would give terminally ill adults who have less than six months to live an option to have a doctor prescribe them a lethal medication mixture.
Mamdani announced Jahmila Edwards as Director of Intergovernmental Affairs and Catherine Almonte Da Costa as Director of Appointments.
President Trump said he will deliver an address live to the nation Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET.
President Trump filed a defamation lawsuit against the BBC on Monday over a documentary that spliced parts of his Jan. 6, 2021, speech on the Ellipse.
Davenport currently serves as the first assistant attorney general, a position she previously held from 2018-2020. She also worked as the acting attorney general's principal law enforcement advisor.
There are at least 500 sudden and unexpected deaths in the city each year, and in roughly a fifth of those cases, a genetic cause can be detected.
UnitedHealthcare and NewYork-Presbyterian have roughly two weeks to reach an agreement or thousands of Medicare Advantage members could be forced to find care elsewhere.
Connecticut is dealing with its first measles case since 2021, after a child, who is not vaccinated, contracted the virus while traveling internationally.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
New York has no plans to change hepatitis B vaccine guidance after a Centers for Disease Control advisory panel voted to stop recommending a first dose for newborns.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Nick Reiner appeared in court on Wednesday on two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
Bronx drill rapper Kay Flock, whose real name is Kevin Perez, was sentenced to 30 years in prison Tuesday.
Nick Reiner, who is being held in connection with the murder of his parents Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, will not be in court on Tuesday due to medical reasons, his attorney said.
Rob Reiner was a California transplant who never lost his New York edge. He was born in the Bronx, and raised in New Rochelle.
The Knicks rallied to beat Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs 124-113 on Tuesday night to win the NBA Cup.
Alex DeBrincat scored two power-play goals in the third period as the Detroit Red Wings beat the New York Islanders 3-2.
The league-worst Vancouver Canucks defeated the New York Rangers 3-0 on Tuesday night.
A celebration of the upcoming FIFA World Cup was held Tuesday at the Gateway Center in Newark, featuring a former great player for the U.S. Men's National Team.
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets following a worldwide backlash, with some final seats available for $60.
After losing his mother to a stroke in 2022, a Brownsville native is turning personal grief into a grassroots foundation, offering counseling and mentorship to children and young adults.
A Brooklyn startup and a national nonprofit are teaming up to turn everyday mail lockers into easy donation hubs, delivering thousands of toys to hospital rooms this holiday season.
The city is sharing new details about the historic $1 billion investment announced for the Coney Island Boardwalk, the largest in its century-long history
New York City officials have secured long-awaited funding to restore the 102-year-old Coney Island boardwalk.
Residents on East 57th Street say reckless drivers have caused life-altering injuries and even death, but despite petitions and years of advocacy, the city has yet to install a speed bump.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Kerri Aherne, 43, of Tewksbury, Massachusetts, is facing multiple charges following an attack on a tourist from California last week. CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu reports.
However, Friday is shaping up to be a mess in the form of rain and wind. The good news is temperatures will be in the mid to upper 50s. CBS News New York's John Elliott has your forecast.
The new images show a person walking around an area near the campus, hours before Saturday's deadly attack. CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu reports.
Newly released video shows him in a gas station convenience store just hours after the killings of his parents, actor and director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. CBS News New York's Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Mamdani announced Jahmila Edwards as Director of Intergovernmental Affairs and Catherine Almonte Da Costa as Director of Appointments.
