NYPD: Elderly Upper East Side Woman Scammed Out Of Nearly $40,000
The woman was allegedly told her grandson was jailed in Florida and needed bail money.
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The woman was allegedly told her grandson was jailed in Florida and needed bail money.
The final span of the Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge was slated to open to drivers Saturday, but has been delayed because of safety concerns.
Northeast Corridor Train 3886 became disabled around 11:45 p.m. Friday on its way into the station when Amtrak overhead wires dislodged, causing a metal bracket to fall onto a train car.
Pedro Rodriguez, 21, of the Bronx, is facing charges in connection with one rape and is suspected in another incident, as well.
The former Beatles star released his highly anticipated album "Egypt Station" on Friday. To celebrate, he's throwing a secret concert somewhere in New York.
A suspect was arrested Friday in connection to an attempted rape in the Bay Ridge section of Brooklyn.
Nadal stopped playing after dropping the opening two sets Friday night, putting Juan Martin del Potro back in a Grand Slam final for the first time since winning the 2009 title at Flushing Meadows.
With the Democratic gubernatorial primary in New York just days away, Gov. Cuomo spent Friday dedicating the new Tappan Zee Bridge to his father
Paul Greco is reminded of September 11th every time he opens his eyes, but he's now getting help living better amid failing health.
After eight years of organizing his not-for-profit cycling event, Marty Epstein is now welcoming a corporate sponsor who is helping save his life.
A mother's devastating news about a breast cancer diagnosis mid-pregnancy turned into a story of survival, and today she says the baby made all the difference.
The feds say the U.S. economy added 201,000 jobs in August, pegging unemployment rate at 3.9 percent, near an 18-year-low.
A huge piece of rock face broke off and fell onto a roadway in Hudson Heights, damaging multiple cars.
Authorities say 20-year-old Kevin G. Lopez-Morales has been tied to the killings of two young men, whose bodies were found around the Roosevelt Preserve.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo spoke at the ceremonial opening of the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, named in honor of his father. The bridge will be completely open to traffic on Saturday morning.
Border czar Tom Homan said no decision had been made about the exact nature of the cuts, which are supposed to take effect in two weeks.
A school in Manhattan was placed on lockdown Wednesday afternoon after shots were fired in a nearby park.
Nurses continue to hold the picket line as the largest nurses' strike in New York City history is on its third day with no end in sight.
The trial of NYPD Sgt. Erik Duran got underway Wednesday in the Bronx. Duran faces manslaughter charges in the death of 30-year-old Eric Duprey in Aug. 2023.
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
Two men posing as Amazon delivery workers held a Connecticut homeowner at gunpoint while robbing him and his wife, police said.
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
Police in Danbury, Connecticut, are actively looking for a man who they believe fired a deadly gunshot that traveled through a wall and killed his neighbor.
There's plenty of sunshine is on the way to the Tri-State Area, but the First Alert Weather team is also tracking a round of snow later this week.
It was a mostly dry Sunday, until some snow squalls briefly hit the Tri-State Area on Sunday night.
Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop is reflecting on his public career as he moves to New York for his next job.
Priyatharsini Natarajan, 35, of Hillsborough, N.J. faces two first-degree murder charges in the death of her two boys, 5 and 7.
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
The New Jersey governor highlighted his achievements during his eight years in office in his final State of the State address.
The Paterson School District says the teacher accused of giving special needs students hot sauce as a form of discipline has been relieved of her duties.
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
Three people were sentenced Tuesday for their roles in murdering and dismembering a man and a woman in Amityville in February 2024.
The trial in the case of accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is finally in sight.
Hochul laid out plans to move New York toward universal child care, and restrict 3-D printed ghost guns in the state.
A new bill proposed in New York would target private businesses that don't quickly turn over surveillance footage after a crime. The legislation is named after the young employee killed at a Long Island CVS on Christmas Day.
A shooting occurred Wednesday night in north Minneapolis after ICE officers were attacked by men with shovels during an arrest operation, three U.S. officials told CBS News.
Border czar Tom Homan said no decision had been made about the exact nature of the cuts, which are supposed to take effect in two weeks.
Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop is reflecting on his public career as he moves to New York for his next job.
The FBI's search is part of a probe into a federal employee suspected of mishandling classified information, Attorney General Pam Bondi said.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday nominated Midori Valdivia to lead the Taxi and Limousine Commission.
Nurses continue to hold the picket line as the largest nurses' strike in New York City history is on its third day with no end in sight.
Nurses say health care benefits and workplace safety are their main reasons for striking, and are refusing to go back to work until their demands are met.
Loved ones of patients at hospitals in New York City are concerned about care as nurses continue to strike due to failed contract negotiations on Monday.
The New York State Nurses Association said it called for the strike as negotiations stalled with the city's wealthiest hospitals.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees, was found dead in his home in Massachusetts.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Video of an angry confrontation during intermission at a performance of "Mamma Mia!" on Broadway is going viral on social media.
Nico Hischier scored his second goal of the game on a breakaway at 3:42 of overtime to give the Devils a 3-2 victory over the Kraken on Wednesday.
John Harbaugh interviewed in person with the Giants on Wednesday for their head coaching vacancy, a report says.
Adam Lowry and Kyle Connor each had a goal and an assist, and the Winnipeg Jets beat the New York Islanders 5-4.
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has informed the team that he is stepping down from his position.
Jesper Bratt and Ondrej Palat each scored twice and the New Jersey Devils beat the Minnesota Wild 5-2 to snap a four-game skid.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
A three-year pilot run by the Brooklyn Justice Initiative and the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice aims to improve court compliance and reduce recidivism by meeting participants where they live.
Harlem native Teyana Taylor wins her first major acting honor at the 83rd Golden Globes Awards for her performance in Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another." Locals say it's a win for the whole neighborhood.
Legislation would protect and expand hunger programs and improve benefit security as New York pantries see rising demand.
The people and businesses of Ridgewood, Queens, have banded together to help those impacted by the recent apartment building fire.
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.
If you borrowed money from the Department of Education to pay for college and are behind on those student loan payments, the Trump administration is cracking down. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains what's happening and steps you can take.
Wednesday was opening day for 3-K and pre-K applications in New York City. Mayor Zohran Mamdani was on hand at a child care center in Brooklyn.
A New Jersey mother is continuing to demand answers after she claims her child was given hot sauce as a means of discipline in school.
The fiancée of a man killed by a stray bullet in Danbury, Connecticut, spoke out Wednesday as police continue to search for a suspect.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order Wednesday aimed at cutting red tape for small businesses.
