NYPD: Man Rescued From Hotel Air Duct After Climbing Inside, Starting Fire
NYPD officers pulled a man out of an air conditioning duct at a Manhattan hotel after police said he climbed inside and started a fire.
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NYPD officers pulled a man out of an air conditioning duct at a Manhattan hotel after police said he climbed inside and started a fire.
A judge reduced the bail to $250,000 for 18-year-old Abel Cedeno, who pleaded not guilty earlier this month to manslaughter, assault and criminal possession of a weapon charges.
The NYPD wants your help identifying the suspect caught on video trying to rob a Dunkin' Donuts in Queens.
Police in Nutley, New Jersey are warning residents about a fake pizza delivery man.
What if we told you that just by stepping into a room, you would leave with the promise that you will look and feel better just by being there?
Multiple suburban police departments have issued a warning about a spike in vehicle crime.
Police say 63-year-old Geetha Howie was killed Monday afternoon just steps from her own home.
Mayor Bill de Blasio's commission on art and monuments heard it from New Yorkers at its latest public hearing on whether some controversial statues should stay or go.
A 25-year-old man and his 2-year-old daughter were attacked last month in Brooklyn.
Authorities say there was a lot of confusion and commotion after the shot rang out, but with the help of witnesses they were able to figure out who allegedly fired the round.
Sayfullo Saipov, 29, is accused of driving a rented pick-up truck down the West Side highway bicycle path, killing eight people and injuring a dozen others.
Some even say the popular park has become dangerous to walk through and the city is allowing the destruction.
Politicians from both sides of the aisle stood together Tuesday, urging their colleagues to slow the process and consider the ways they're hurting the northeast.
More help is on the way from New York City to Puerto Rico.
The latest battleground in the homelessness problem is the East Side of Manhattan, where City Hall is hoping to transform a historic hotel into a shelter for hundreds of families.
Rex Heuermann, the man accused of being the Gilgo Beach serial killer, is expected to plead guilty to multiple murders when he appears in a Riverhead court on Wednesday.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Tuesday that detainees at Rikers Island with complicated medical needs will be transferred to a Manhattan hospital to get access to speciality care.
These kids from Brooklyn are playing tennis in their school hallways, cafeterias and auditoriums, to make the most of limited space and resources.
Police officers in Nassau County are being lauded for their quick thinking after saving a diner patron who went into cardiac arrest last month.
A fire broke out along a row of businesses on Rockaway Avenue at around 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Three people, including a firefighter, suffered minor injuries.
When UConn plays Michigan for the NCAA Men's Basketball championship tonight in Indianapolis, there are a few places in New York City where fans can root on their schools.
The average price for a gallon of gas in New York City is now $4.11, which is 82 cents higher than a month ago, according to AAA.
Rain has returned for Easter Sunday in the New York area after the holiday weekend kicked off with May-like weather.
UConn's jaw-dropping buzzer beater catapulted them to the Final Four.
Bridgeport firefighter Terrence Cramer was killed after his girlfriend's ex shot him in a fit of rage at a Connecticut home, according to an arrest warrant.
Police in New Jersey are searching for a vandal who threw bricks through the windows of vehicles parked on streets in several Union County towns.
Early voting is underway in the New Jersey special election to fill the U.S. House seat vacated by Gov. Mikie Sherrill.
The average price for a gallon of gas in New York City is now $4.11, which is 82 cents higher than a month ago, according to AAA.
The move would reduce the minimum uninsured motorist coverage for ride-share services from $1.5 million to as low as $35,000.
Fire officials are investigating the cause of a multi-alarm fire at a former chemical manufacturer in Paterson, New Jersey.
Rex Heuermann, the man accused of being the Gilgo Beach serial killer, is expected to plead guilty to multiple murders when he appears in a Riverhead court on Wednesday.
Police officers in Nassau County are being lauded for their quick thinking after saving a diner patron who went into cardiac arrest last month.
A fire broke out along a row of businesses on Rockaway Avenue at around 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Three people, including a firefighter, suffered minor injuries.
A Coast Guard crew rescued four people after they were stranded on a yacht off the coast of Long Island during bad weather over the weekend.
The average price for a gallon of gas in New York City is now $4.11, which is 82 cents higher than a month ago, according to AAA.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Tuesday that detainees at Rikers Island with complicated medical needs will be transferred to a Manhattan hospital to get access to speciality care.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration released New York City's first Preliminary Citywide Racial Equity Plan and True Cost of Living Measure.
A new report is detailing just how much homelessness in New York City is negatively impacting students.
Early voting is underway in the New Jersey special election to fill the U.S. House seat vacated by Gov. Mikie Sherrill.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman outlined the most critical moments he expects in the coming days as Artemis II astronauts continue their journey around the far side of the moon.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
Megan Thee Stallion was released from a New York City hospital after she got sick during a performance of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
The New Jersey Devils are parting ways with general manager Tom Fitzgerald in an abrupt late-season change of direction for a team that is set to miss the playoffs.
This is Michigan's second NCAA title in school history, and the win ends a 26-year national championship drought for the Big Ten.
CJ McCollum's half-court shot at the buzzer was ruled no good after a review and the Knicks held off the Hawks 108-105 on Monday night.
These kids from Brooklyn are playing tennis in their school hallways, cafeterias and auditoriums, to make the most of limited space and resources.
When UConn plays Michigan for the NCAA Men's Basketball championship tonight in Indianapolis, there are a few places in New York City where fans can root on their schools.
These kids from Brooklyn are playing tennis in their school hallways, cafeterias and auditoriums, to make the most of limited space and resources.
Preparations for Passover in Brooklyn blend centuries-old rituals with modern traditions unique to each family.
New York has filed a lawsuit against solar company Attyx, saying it didn't just sell panels, it sold promises it couldn't keep.
Long before Manhattan's iconic street grid took shape, an English widow planned a Brooklyn community that helped shape the city today.
The Center for Brooklyn History showcase examines the Battle of Brooklyn through rare maps, paintings, and historical artifacts from the American Revolutionary War.
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.
The show is a re-imagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Cats," blending New York City Black and Latin LGBTQ+ ballroom culture. It runs through September at the Broadhurst Theatre. CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu reports.
The Artemis II crew made history as they ventured farther from Earth than anyone ever has. They snapped pictures of the far-side of the moon before heading back to Earth.
The New York City Parks Department is opening the first ever "Deliver-ista Hub" to provide safety and support services for the city's 80,000 delivery workers.
It was the latest in a series of threats the president made, as he tries to get the country to re-open the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday night. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
It's a cold and breezy night with feels-like temperatures in the 20s, but warm weather will come back for the weekend. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
