CBS News: Omar Mateen Enrolled In Online Website For Islam Lessons Run By Anti-Gay Imam
The Orlando nightclub gunman enrolled in an online website for lessons on Islam that was run by a man who openly preached against the gay community.
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The Orlando nightclub gunman enrolled in an online website for lessons on Islam that was run by a man who openly preached against the gay community.
The guns that the Orlando nightclub gunman used to kill 49 people were purchased legally at a gun store that's owned by a retired NYPD detective.
The father of the Orlando nightclub gunman wishes his son "killed himself" somewhere outside of the United States.
The decision by law enforcement to hold off on entering the club -- where more than 100 people were shot, 49 of them killed -- immediately raised questions among experts in police tactics.
Seven people were arrested for their alleged involvement in a massive heroin ring operated from Pittsburgh to Nassau County.
The gunman who killed 40 people at a gay nightclub in Orlando had high praise for the Boston Marathon bombers.
Officials say residents can expect a greater police presence and a heightened sense of security in the city.
A retired police officer shot and killed a gunman during an attempted robbery at a Queens bar, police said.
Donald Trump believes "terrible intelligence-gathering'' is hampering efforts to protect the United States.
A New Jersey community is coming together to give back to a beloved middle school math teacher who has ALS, Lou Gehrig's disease.
CBS2 video updates, coverage of the Orlando nightclub shooting.
New Yorkers are gathering in Manhattan at a historic bar to grieve the deaths of at least 50 people in a Florida gay nightclub.
Orlando massacre Gunman Omar Mir Seddique Mateen armed himself with both an assault rifle and a handgun when he opened fire on a gay nightclub and left 50 people dead.
A gunman wielding an assault-type rifle and a handgun took hostages and opened fire inside a crowded Florida nightclub, killing 50 people and wounding 53 others before dying in a gunfight with SWAT officers, police said Sunday.
The ex-wife of the gunman behind the massacre at an Orlando nightclub revealed that he repeatedly beat her while they were married.
Three medical students at NYC's Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai are redefining and expanding the art of ballet through a free course for children with autism.
The 16th Annual Lustgarten Foundation New York City Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research was held Sunday in Battery Park City.
Menin's relationship with Mayor Zohran Mamdani is still a work in progress, but the two agree on Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposed pied-à-terre tax.
A massive drag racing street takeover in Maspeth, Queens, early Saturday morning has prompted an NYPD investigation.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area this week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area this week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
Parts of the New York area could see record high temperatures during a summerlike stretch of weather this week.
A major warmup, featuring summer-like temperatures in the 80s, will take over the Eastern Seaboard beginning Monday.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather this week.
No arrests have been made in connection to a shooting in Paterson, New Jersey, that left one man dead and three others injured.
A child and three other people were shot in Paterson, New Jersey, on Saturday, a source familiar with the investigation told CBS News New York.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area this week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
Thousands of runners took part in the 2026 Jersey City Marathon and Half Marathon on Sunday.
A fatal fire in Union City, New Jersey, is being investigated for arson after it killed a 74-year-old woman and displaced 22 others, officials said.
A young Long Island man who overcame autism to graduate high school as valedictorian is now poised to graduate from Hofstra with top honors.
New York families rely on state records to make sure car purchases are legit, but what happens when those records are wrong?
A Marine Corps veteran is walking more than 100 miles from eastern Long Island to Staten Island to support a little girl battling cancer.
A Nassau County man faces multiple charges are he allegedly tried to lure an 11-year-old earlier this week.
Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, Long Island has reopened after a deadly gang-related shooting Wednesday night.
Menin's relationship with Mayor Zohran Mamdani is still a work in progress, but the two agree on Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposed pied-à-terre tax.
Former President Barack Obama met privately with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani before joining together to read to preschoolers at a child care center in the Bronx.
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
The wife of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has apologized for what she says were "harmful" social media posts she made as a teenager.
The 16th Annual Lustgarten Foundation New York City Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research was held Sunday in Battery Park City.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
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.
Singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw turned to social media for help reconnecting with a New York City bartender after a memorable performance this week.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji will not attend this year's Met Gala, sources said.
The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame unveiled its list of inductees for 2026, and it includes the Wu-Tang Clan, the legendary, local hip-hop collective.
Jury selection for Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial in a Manhattan courtroom began Tuesday. He is being accused of raping actress Jessica Mann in 2013.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
The Yankees beat the reeling Royals 7-0 to complete a three-game sweep on Sunday following a long rain delay.
Chicago had at least one baserunner in each of the first seven innings.
The Cincinnati Bengals acquired Dexter Lawrence from the New York Giants for the 10th overall pick in next week's NFL draft, sources say.
Charlotte FC beat New York City FC 2-1 on Saturday night.
The Knicks beat the Hawks 113-102 on Saturday night in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference playoff series.
Recurring elevator problems are back and worse than ever at one New York City high-rise, according to tenants.
Students at M.S. 407 transform a barren space into a habitat for bees and butterflies, part of a broader city push to expand pollinator-friendly green spaces.
Brooklyn officials announced a first-of-its-kind initiative to build sensory rooms in every District 75 elementary school.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration unveiled a dramatic traffic redesign at Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza.
New York City business owners are pushing on the State Legislature to pass Gov. Kathy Hochul's reforms that would roll back some of the climate legislation passed by New York state in 2019.
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.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for April 19 at 6:30 p.m.
We are once again proud to join the Lustgarten Foundation in raising awareness and funds for critical pancreatic cancer research. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis served as emcee of the annual walk in Battery Park City.
Runners from all over took part in the 4th Annual Jersey City Marathon on Sunday. As CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley found out, for some runners, it's about more than the competition.
A 74-year-old woman was killed in a fire in Union City, New Jersey, on Saturday.
Bronx high school students were injured in a tour bus crash in upstate New York on Sunday.
