Boy, 9, Struck And Killed By Taxi Crossing Upper West Side Street
Police say a nine-year-old boy has been killed and his father injured after they were struck by a taxi while crossing a New York City street.
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Police say a nine-year-old boy has been killed and his father injured after they were struck by a taxi while crossing a New York City street.
Co-workers said they believe someone may have come in through the back of the deli on Stanley Avenue in East New York overnight and killed Hisham Zidan.
Here's a new warning about another scam that could show up on your door step. An official looking letter arrives in the mail saying you owe fees -- and if you don't pay up, you may face jail time.
The National Weather Service issued a freezing rain advisory for parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut from 10 p.m. Friday through 4 a.m. Saturday.
Jose Vasquez, 44, of Clifton, N.J., faces sex abuse and other charges for allegedly inappropriately touching young girls while apparently dressed as Woody from "Toy Story" in Times Square.
It's been more than a year since Hurricane Sandy hit the Tri-State Area. The hard lessons learned have prompted a call for action to improve public housing in flood-prone areas.
During a visit to Goodfellas Pizzeria on Staten Island Friday, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio ate three slices using a knife and fork. The Boston-born mayor switched over to eating pizza by hand when he got to his fourth slice.
Some Long Islanders are irate, claiming important environmental laws were circumvented to make way for upscale condos.
More than 100 people have been camped out in Long Island City for days in tents, cars and lawn chairs to apply for 50 apprenticeships with District Council 9.
There have been numerous accidents reported on the southbound lanes of the Palisades Parkway near the George Washington Bridge.
Nina Gebarowski, 38, of Selden, covered her face and apologized as she left the courthouse in Central Islip Friday. Gebarowski is accused of driving drunk with her 2-year-old daughter in the car when she hit a pedestrian in Selden who was walking with his 4-year-old son.
Myls Dobson died Wednesday after police found him unconscious in a bathroom at the Ritz Plaza building on West 48th Street.
Target's pre-Christmas security breach was significantly more extensive and affected millions more shoppers than the company reported last month.
Virgilio Ocampo is 33, 5'7", 180 pounds with brown eyes and black hair.
As of Friday afternoon, 59 senators now back a new sanctions package they say would increase the pressure on Iran to make nuclear concessions, congressional aides said. The count brings Congress closer to passing a bill the Obama administration considers a threat to a historic diplomatic opportunity.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is backtracking again on the controversial rollout of his pied-à-terre tax.
Huntington native Jack Kennedy, 18, is making his Grand Slam debut in the U.S. Open this year.
Some New York City early childhood education programs say they can't afford supplies and snacks for the kids or salaries for their teachers.
Parents and coaches who use a Little League field in the Bronx are becoming increasingly worried as they say conditions continue to deteriorate and become dangerous for kids.
Thousands of people in Yonkers are under a boil water advisory after a one-two punch of infrastructure problems.
A nice stretch of weather kicks off the week in the New York City area before a heightened chance of rain returns.
Along with the increasingly humid conditions comes another chance of showers and storms overnight Saturday into Sunday.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
A man is dead after a shootout with police in Newport, Rhode Island, that also left an officer injured.
A dean at Rutgers University was arrested for allegedly recording inappropriate videos while working for the school, according to New Jersey prosecutors.
A 9/11 memorial in Jersey City that's in need of repairs and maintenance is getting help from actor Gary Sinise's foundation.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is out of the Little League World Series after losing to Hamilton, Ohio, on Tuesday night.
Dozens of syringes and other debris were found on the beach in Manasquan on the Jersey Shore over the weekend.
Huntington native Jack Kennedy, 18, is making his Grand Slam debut in the U.S. Open this year.
Officers on Long Island deployed a drone to find the suspect after he robbed a home and ran away.
Fifteen sheriffs across New York are asking a judge to block a new law preventing local law enforcement agencies from working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
Starting in September, the Long Island Rail Road will offer year-round service to Montauk.
After years in the making, a team of surgeons successfully performed the first pancreas-kidney transplant on Long Island. Despite complicated risks, the first patient selected was all in. As CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports, the patient says the double transplant saved his life.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is backtracking again on the controversial rollout of his pied-à-terre tax.
Fifteen sheriffs across New York are asking a judge to block a new law preventing local law enforcement agencies from working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
State officials sent letters to agencies across New York instructing them to unwind agreements with ICE by Tuesday.
A coalition representing 1,000 minority-owned bodegas and supermarkets is suing to stop New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's plan to build five city-run grocery stores.
The Supreme Court divided 6-3 in granting the Trump administration's request for emergency relief.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
NYC's Empire State Building paid tribute to music legend Dolly Parton Tuesday night. Parton, 80, died Tuesday in Nashville, her family announced.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
The AMC Kips Bay 15 on Second Avenue has been open since 1999 but will shut down at the end of 2026, according to a spokesperson.
Huntington native Jack Kennedy, 18, is making his Grand Slam debut in the U.S. Open this year.
Francisco Lindor scored the winning run on a throwing error in the 10th to lead the Mets past the Brewers 3-2 on Tuesday night.
The Houston Astros beat the New York Yankees 9-7 on Tuesday night.
New Yorkers have a chance to snag discounted tickets to the U.S. Open.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is out of the Little League World Series after losing to Hamilton, Ohio, on Tuesday night.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
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.
Loved ones are remembering the men who died in two separate New York City shootings. The same gunman is suspected of killing both. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for August 26 at 6 p.m.
The U.S. Open is underway, drawing the best tennis players from around the world to New York, and amid all those stars, there's a local player making his Grand Slam debut. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration has reduced the number of people who may have to pay the tax, and pushed back the deadline for people to file challenges. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
From graffiti to homeless encampments, there's a growing list of problems plaguing a Little League field in the Bronx. Parents and coaches say it's not just an eyesore, they're worried about what's making its way through the fence. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
