Caught On Camera: Retired Postal Worker With Alzheimer's Disease Randomly Attacked On Subway
Police say a 62-year-old retired postal worker with Alzheimer's disease was randomly attacked as he rode the F train downtown Thursday morning.
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Police say a 62-year-old retired postal worker with Alzheimer's disease was randomly attacked as he rode the F train downtown Thursday morning.
In court Friday, he apologized to his family, former constituents and colleagues.
Records show the man and his wife eventually moved to Florida, but they've both passed away.
Prosecutors say building owner Maria Hrynenko, contractor Dilber Kukic and plumber Athanasios Ioannidis ran an illegal gas line into a building at 121 Second Avenue.
The Farmingdale community is at a loss to explain why a 27-year-old mother was found suffocated in her bed on their quiet, close-knit suburban street.
On Monday, water cascaded into the streets near Lincoln Center, causing serious damage to nearby buildings and cars.
The 64-year-old woman ran after him, but police say the man got away with about $500.
It includes utility support to accelerate the development of electric vehicle charging stations in the state.
A push is on to add billions of dollars to New York's road and bridge building fund, but Albany will be stressed to find the money in a year when the state faces a huge deficit.
As construction crews make major progress, parts of rides are now being shipped in, and CBS2 got an exclusive tour.
The matter may have gotten worse after the schools chancellor abruptly left a public meeting.
Gunfire near Times Square in the middle of the day, and at one of the busiest corners of the city, set off panic among commuters on Friday.
A jury of seven men and five women was selected Friday for Harvey Weinstein's rape trial after an arduous, two-week process in which scores of people were dismissed because they had already made up their minds about the disgraced Hollywood mogul.
Acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Matthew Albence spoke out specifically against New York City on Friday.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's office announced Tuesday it will transform 34th Street into a busway, meaning it'll soon be limited to buses, trucks and emergency vehicles most of the time.
Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks face Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 NBA Finals.
Some are calling it the end of an era as the Red Lobster in Times Square says it will be shutting down.
Garbage piling up near freight train tracks is frustrating many Maspeth residents.
Residents and elected officials are urging the MTA to reopen the Long Island Rail Road's former Elmhurst station, arguing that the neighborhood has outgrown its current transit options.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
It's back to feeling like spring, and even summer on some days, as warm weather and sunshine return to the New York area.
A final round of showers is moving through the New York area in the morning before the rest of the week turns much drier and warmer.
The New York area is off to a soggy start to the unofficial kickoff of summer with rainy weather this Memorial Day Weekend.
It's a gloomy day with rain lingering across the Tri-State Area as Memorial Day weekend shapes up to be unsettled.
A Brazilian staple in Newark is expecting over 1,000 fans to attend their watch parties for the World Cup, as their beloved team is the first to take the pitch at MetLife Stadium.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka is calling for the immediate closure of Delaney Hall, which has been at the center of ongoing protests.
A host of candidates are vying for different seats in New Jersey's primary election on Tuesday. Voters can cast their ballot until 8 p.m.
Monday was largely calm outside Delaney Hall in Newark after chaos unfolded over the weekend, resulting in dozens of arrests.
Monday brought another challenging morning commute for NJ Transit riders. It's a result of Friday's fire in one of the Hudson River Tunnels.
Police on Long Island announced the identity of the woman who allegedly stabbed a man while he was sleeping at a Massapequa home.
A man was stabbed to death in a Massapequa home on Long Island Monday morning, Nassau County police said.
Not many people know Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe's splash to stardom began at a Long Island beach.
A sixth grader from Long Island's Sag Harbor died in a rafting accident on a school trip, officials said.
Loved ones of a 7-year-old girl allegedly murdered by her caretaker say they're haunted by how they learned of the little girl's death.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka is calling for the immediate closure of Delaney Hall, which has been at the center of ongoing protests.
A host of candidates are vying for different seats in New Jersey's primary election on Tuesday. Voters can cast their ballot until 8 p.m.
Congressman Dan Goldman and his Democratic primary opponent, Brad Lander, are speaking out about a new tactic by the Trump administration to speed up deportations.
As New York City ushers in Pride Month, an LGBTQ+ democratic club is mounting a campaign to have former Mayor Ed Koch's name removed from the 59th Street Bridge.
There's a growing campaign to create a new landmarked district honoring LGBTQ+ history in New York City.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Marie Francillion was diagnosed with lung cancer after she was feeling heartburn and shoulder pain. She said she's able to remain hopeful and spend more time with her family because of a different type of treatment.
New York City's Department of Health is evaluating an East Village apartment complex after two residents were diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease over the course of a year.
Thousands of people showed up bright and early for AIDS Walk New York 2026, the largest HIV and AIDS fundraiser in the U.S., in Central Park on Sunday.
Not many people know Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe's splash to stardom began at a Long Island beach.
Federal prosecutors have indicted ex-Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier on additional charges related to a sports gambling sting.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
Stephen Colbert made a surprise appearance hosting the "Only in Monroe" community access show broadcast in Monroe, Michigan, on Friday, one night after he recorded his final episode of "The Late Show."
Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks face Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 NBA Finals.
A Brazilian staple in Newark is expecting over 1,000 fans to attend their watch parties for the World Cup, as their beloved team is the first to take the pitch at MetLife Stadium.
There's an undeniable buzz throughout New York City, a fever that hasn't been present since 1999, the last time the Knicks made it to the NBA Finals.
Getting to the NBA Finals proves that the Knicks and Spurs have made plenty of smart moves along the way.
Odell Beckham Jr., 33, is returning to the New York Giants.
Garbage piling up near freight train tracks is frustrating many Maspeth residents.
Residents and elected officials are urging the MTA to reopen the Long Island Rail Road's former Elmhurst station, arguing that the neighborhood has outgrown its current transit options.
Before there was a Brooklyn, there was a flagpole, and since the earliest days of our country, it stood as a symbol of freedom and self-determination.
Monitor Point proposal in Greenpoint would bring 1,150 apartments, including 460 affordable units, to former industrial waterfront site.
Gold Star families, veterans and thousands of spectators gathered in Bay Ridge to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
This year's Tony nominees for Featured Actor represent a wide-range of performances in Broadway musicals and plays. Some are previous Tony Award-winners, like Andre De Shields, but many are first-time nominees, like Ali Louis Bourzgui. They are familiar faces from the stage and television, including Ben Levi Ross, an actor from the CBS show "Elsbeth".
Candidates are vying for Gov. Mikie Sherrill's former House seat as the New Jersey primary election is underway Tuesday.
The exercise mixes elements of Kung Fu, yoga and dance and is officially known as "Weapon Up." CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
Uber is hosting a pop-up at the Oculus as part of its annual "Lost and Found Index," which is a yearly snapshot of what users have left behind in the vehicles.
Numerous local and federal officials scaled the main cable of the country's busiest bridge during a training exercise Tuesday morning.
