NYPD investigating attack on Jewish man on UES as hate crime
The NYPD says suspects yelled "Free Palestine" before punching a 72-year-old Jewish man last week on the Upper East Side.
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The NYPD says suspects yelled "Free Palestine" before punching a 72-year-old Jewish man last week on the Upper East Side.
On Monday, leaders and activists gathered in New York City for one of the world's largest conferences dedicated to combating antisemitism.
On Monday, leaders and activists gathered at the Javits Center for one of the world's largest conferences dedicated to combating hate. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
The NYPD says it will increase security at Jewish institutions before Passover begins next week.
However, as photos given to CBS New York by the borough's mayor show, authorities say it was actually splattered red paint.
Reports of antisemitic incidents in the U.S. over the last two months were up 337% compared to last year, the Anti-Defamation League said.
The Anti-Defamation League is reporting a sharp rise in antisemitic incidents on college campuses since the start of the Israel-Hamas war. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/46CYSHK
The two organizations partnered to bring 40 high school students for a series of seminars around diversity.
A new partnership between the Anti-Defamation League and the Brooklyn Nets aims to build bridges between communities. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/40H4Q9j
Schools across the state are stepping up security following a series of antisemitic messages at Cornell.
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced new security measures being put in place to keep everyone safe at college campuses across New York state. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer has the story.
As CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports, the governor is not only decrying hate speech but doing something about it.
Since the Israel-Hamas war began Oct. 7, the number of antisemitic incidents rose 388% compared to the same period last year, according to the ADL.
The annual event is a call to action against antisemitism, bias, and bullying.
CBS New York's Jessica Moore has the story.
The Anti-Defamation League is opening a new satellite office in Brooklyn to ramp up its efforts to combat antisemitism. CBS2's Hannah Kliger explains why community leaders believe it's important to take a hyperlocal approach to this issue.
NYPD data shows antisemitic hate crimes made up the majority of hate crimes reported in the city last month.
Police say the man is linked to at least half a dozen incidents across Forest Hills and Rego Park since March 18.
Two-thirds of the incidents in the state were in New York City, which saw 395 overall last year.
Hate crimes are on the rise according to troubling evidence released Thursday by the Anti-Defamation League. CBS2's Kristie Keleshian has the details and reaction.
"The largest and most noteworthy bucket of incidents, which we feel contributed greatly to the increase, is organized white supremacist activity," an ADL official said.
A recent ADL survey found 85 percent of Americans believe at least one anti-Jewish trope.
The study found young adults had more anti-Israel sentiment than the older generation.
According to the study, many believe in Israeli-oriented antisemitic positions and young adults have more anti-Israel sentiment than the older generation.
According to the Anti-Defamation League, 2021 was the highest on record for antisemitic attacks in New Jersey.
The construction of a bike lane along 31st Street in Astoria, Queens, has had local businesses and cyclists at odds for months.
New York beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0 on Saturday night.
The Boston Bruins beat New Jersey 4-1 on Saturday night, sending the Devils to their season-high fifth straight loss.
The Brooklyn Nets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 119-101 on Saturday.
A 68-year-old father of five was struck by moped driver and killed in Queens on Friday, leaving his family heartbroken right before the holidays.
The construction of a bike lane along 31st Street in Astoria, Queens, has had local businesses and cyclists at odds for months.
A 68-year-old father of five was struck by moped driver and killed in Queens on Friday, leaving his family heartbroken right before the holidays.
New York has no plans to change hepatitis B vaccine guidance after a Centers for Disease Control advisory panel voted to stop recommending a first dose for newborns.
The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup schedule has been released, including the slate of matches coming to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
The iconic Wythe Diner was physically moved Saturday from its location in Williamsburg to Steiner Studios in Brooklyn's Navy Yard.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
CBS News New York has learned Jed Parkington, who died by suicide during a standoff with law enforcement on Tuesday, was fascinated with Nazi Germany.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
First Alert Weather Days have been declared in the NYC area as the arctic chill could bring record low temperatures.
A decomposed body and pipe bombs were found inside a Stamford, Connecticut, home after a shootout between the homeowner and police officers Tuesday, officials say.
The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup schedule has been released, including the slate of matches coming to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
An apartment building fire in Jersey City, New Jersey, displaced about 30 people Friday, sending them out into frigid temperatures.
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
A man is now in custody in Florida in connection to the 1997 murder of Tanya Denise Jackson on Long Island.
Nassau County Police charged Vito D'Ambrosio, of Seaford, with murdering his parents at A&A Italian Deli and Pizza in Bethpage.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
Two people were killed in a stabbing in Bethpage on Long Island, Nassau County police said.
"We're reviewing the process, and we'll see," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said. "Whatever we were to decide to release, we'd have to be very responsible about reviewing that right now."
President Trump presented medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony.
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's transition fundraising effort is paying off.
The principal of a Brooklyn middle school created controversy this week by turning down the opportunity to have a Holocaust survivor speak to students.
New York has no plans to change hepatitis B vaccine guidance after a Centers for Disease Control advisory panel voted to stop recommending a first dose for newborns.
In New York alone, there have already been more than 17,000 flu cases and nearly 1,000 hospitalizations, and doctors anticipate it's only going to get worse as more people gather for the holidays.
Colette Smith of the Bronx was diagnosed with lung cancer, despite never smoking. Her survival story is central to her push for early detection.
Some New Yorkers want the mayor-elect to appoint a new "rat czar" when he takes office after an uptick in rat sightings.
Gio's Law would establish a $25 million grant program to equip law enforcement nationwide with EpiPens and train officers how to use them.
President Trump presented medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony.
The iconic Wythe Diner was physically moved Saturday from its location in Williamsburg to Steiner Studios in Brooklyn's Navy Yard.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play" and his role in the series "Emily in Paris," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been sentenced to three more months in prison for violating his supervised release terms in a New York gang case.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
New York beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0 on Saturday night.
The Boston Bruins beat New Jersey 4-1 on Saturday night, sending the Devils to their season-high fifth straight loss.
The Brooklyn Nets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 119-101 on Saturday.
The Colorado Avalanche topped Artemi Panarin and the New York Rangers 3-2 on Saturday.
The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup schedule has been released, including the slate of matches coming to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Neighbors in Brooklyn's Victorian Flatbush are expressing frustration after the city designated only part of their area as a historic district.
Brooklyn's Prospect Park is getting financing for a long-term project to battle the impacts of climate change, city leaders say.
The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music plans a 12,000-square-foot campus at One Prospect Park West, aiming to serve thousands more with music therapy and education programs.
Some residents at NYCHA's Eastchester Gardens in the Bronx say they've been shivering on and off all week.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker returns to Downtown Brooklyn with diverse cultural influences, community outreach, and a fresh take on Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
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.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for December 6 at 11 p.m.
Dozens of motorcyclists turned out Saturday for a special toy delivery at the Ronald McDonald House on Long Island.
Cardinal Dolan and Catholic Charities hosted a shopping day for families in need in Chelsea on Saturday.
The Belmont Business Improvement District held its annual tree lighting ceremony in the Bronx on Saturday.
Federal immigration agents continue to escalate their activity across the county. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
