NYPD questioned over violent altercation at Queens migrant shelter
Yanny Cordero claims there was a misunderstanding with staff at the shelter which led to him being hit with a stun gun.
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Yanny Cordero claims there was a misunderstanding with staff at the shelter which led to him being hit with a stun gun.
The man says police Tased him while he was holding his 1-year-old son, after officers said they were responding to a disturbance. CBS New York's Christina Fan has reaction.
A man was Tased by police while holding his 1-year-old son at a shelter in Jamaica. Officers say they were responding to a dispute, but the man is blaming a language barrier. CBS New York's Christian Fan has the story.
Yanny Cordero claims there was a misunderstanding with staff at the shelter that led to him being hit with a stun gun. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.
The man claims it was all a misunderstand about whether or not he could bring food up to his room. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
A lawsuit raises concerns about the shelter's capacity and location near the heavily contaminated Gowanus Canal.
Local leaders say the shelter would house too many people, and they cite environmental concerns near the Gowanus Canal.
New legislation would prohibit caps on shelter stays for New Yorkers experiencing homelessness, including asylum seekers.
New legislation would prohibit caps on shelter stays for New Yorkers experiencing homelessness, including asylum seekers. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Demonstrators rallied in Lower Manhattan to support changing a policy that limits how long migrants can stay at shelters. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Young people in crisis find food, friendship, clothing and calm at the organization's drop-in center on 125th Street.
Young people in crisis find food, friendship, clothing and calm at the organization's drop-in center on 125th Street. CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell reports.
This is the second bust in just two days, and investigators say they are connected. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the latest.
Mayor Eric Adams is slamming the city's sanctuary laws, saying he supports working with federal immigration officials.
Hizzoner joined Maurice Dubois and Kristine Johnson to discuss his sanctuary city comments, migrants living in basements and a lot more,.
The mayor's stance marks a major shift in the decades-old policy, which he argues is detrimental to public safety. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
The mayor's stance marks a major shift in the decades-old policy, which he argues is detrimental to public safety. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
The mayor is calling for more cooperation between local and federal authorities to deport migrants who are suspected of serious crimes. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the story.
The business owner said since he felt the city wasn't helping them, he decided to step up with assistance.
Business owner Ebou Sarr said since he felt the city wasn't helping them, he decided to step up with assistance. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
The business owner said since he felt the city wasn't helping them, he decided to step up with assistance. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Mayor Eric Adams said new savings on the cost of sheltering migrants will allow him to restore planned budget cuts and lift a hiring freeze.
Mayor Eric Adams said new savings on the cost of sheltering migrants will allow him to restore planned budget cuts and lift a hiring freeze. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
The budget will now be slashed by a total of 30 percent for spending on housing and feeding migrants.
The 24-year-old appeared before a judge for a hearing to discuss where $15,000 in bail money came from last week.
A U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces.
Clay Holmes and Tobias Myers combined on a three-hitter and the New York Mets beat the San Francisco Giants 9-0 on Saturday night.
History was made Saturday night at Madison Square Garden as the Sirens played the Torrent before a sold-out crowd.
The New York Yankees beat the Miami Marlins 9-7 on Saturday night for their second 7-1 start in three seasons.
Oliver Kapanen's decisive goal in the shootout gave the Canadiens a 4-3 win over the Devils for their eighth straight win on Saturday.
History was made Saturday night at Madison Square Garden as the Sirens played the Torrent before a sold-out crowd.
An NYPD officer was struck by a driver and injured during a traffic stop in Brooklyn on Saturday.
Tributes continue to pour into Brooklyn, where 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore lost her life in a senseless shooting Wednesday.
New York City's annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival returns to Midtown Manhattan on Sunday.
Easter weekend kicked off with May-like weather in the New York area, before rain returns for the holiday.
Easter weekend kicked off with May-like weather in the New York area, before rain returns for the holiday.
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.
Jabari Bush is accused of fatally shooting active-duty Bridgeport Firefighter Terrence Cramer in Shelton, police said.
Warmer weather will return to New York City and the surrounding area soon.
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.
Easter weekend kicked off with May-like weather in the New York area, before rain returns for the holiday.
With just over one square mile of land, the City of Hoboken says the 2026 FIFA World Cup could be a once-in-a-generation opportunity for homeowners.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving into Drumthwacket, the governor's official residence in Princeton.
Stony Brook University professor Timothy Glotch is one of 10 scientists selected to shape research plans for NASA's next Artemis missions.
A Long Island man accused of shooting his sister in the head with a crossbow pleaded not guilty to attempted murder Thursday.
A Long Island high schooler and his mom are being credited with saving a sleeping neighbor from a house fire.
New York Republican gubernatorial nominee Bruce Blakeman said Tuesday he will sue the state after the Campaign Finance Board denied him matching funds.
The driver accused of striking and killing a Nassau County school crossing guard in February has been arraigned.
A U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces.
The changes were likely to affect Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward, the No. 3 official at the Justice Department and Harmeet Dhillon, the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division.
President Trump ordered the Department of Homeland Security to find a way to pay "each and every employee" of the agency.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving into Drumthwacket, the governor's official residence in Princeton.
The search for the second crew member, a weapons system officer, is continuing, two U.S. officials said.
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.
Clay Holmes and Tobias Myers combined on a three-hitter and the New York Mets beat the San Francisco Giants 9-0 on Saturday night.
History was made Saturday night at Madison Square Garden as the Sirens played the Torrent before a sold-out crowd.
The New York Yankees beat the Miami Marlins 9-7 on Saturday night for their second 7-1 start in three seasons.
Oliver Kapanen's decisive goal in the shootout gave the Canadiens a 4-3 win over the Devils for their eighth straight win on Saturday.
Brendan McSorley scored in the sixth minute of second-half stoppage time to rally St. Louis City to a 1-1 draw with New York City FC on Saturday night at Citi Field.
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.
From World War II to modern mixology, women in Brooklyn fought for their place behind the bar. This Women's History Month, their legacy continues to influence the city's nightlife.
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.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Sunday morning First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
The New York Sirens and Seattle Torrent made history Saturday night, playing in front of a sold-out crowd at Madison Square Garden. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
CBS News New York's Craig Allen has your First Alert Forecast for April 4 at 11 p.m.
Thousands turned out at St. Patrick's Cathedral for Holy Saturday, and other Easter events were held across the area.
Soaring gas prices amid the war in Iran are also fueling new questions about the cost of the vehicles we drive. Ali Bauman reports from the New York Auto Show.
