Wife seeks justice after husband sucker-punched 6 years ago in Brooklyn dies
Domingo Tapia was once a doting dad, caring for his two boys and wife, Esther Diaz, but that all changed in June 2017.
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Domingo Tapia was once a doting dad, caring for his two boys and wife, Esther Diaz, but that all changed in June 2017.
A subway conductor says he feels lucky to be alive after he was slashed at the Rockaway Avenue station in Bedford-Stuyvesant. The MTA veteran spoke exclusively to CBS New York's Derick Waller.
Data shows Brooklyn has New York City's highest rate of 911 calls.
He credited a doctor who was on board the A train in Brooklyn with saving his life. Police continue to search for the suspect. CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Carolyn Jones and David Herion now have the most unique of bonds, showing the power of forgiveness.
Police say a 45-year-old man was shot in the arm and a 29-year-old man was shot multiple times in the chest.
Two people were shot just feet from a Brooklyn subway station Thursday night. Dan Rice reports from Chopper 2. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3RIqQOg
Police say a 17-year-old boy was struck in the hand and a 50-year-old man was struck in the ankle.
Police say the 44-year-old was last seen on the night of Nov. 4 leaving his apartment in Brooklyn.
The chaotic scene unfolded around midnight near the corner of Halsey Street and Tompkins Avenue in Bed-Stuy.
Police took a 20-year-old drive into custody, but so far, no charges have been filed. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports from the scene.
The family described her as a mother of 10, grandmother of more than 20 and a great-grandmother of two.
A heartbroken son is struggling to understand why two drivers hit his elderly mother and drove off without stopping in Bedford-Stuyvesant on Thursday. The 79-year-old died from her injuries. CBS New York's Hannah Kliger reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3SqcOBu
CBS New York's Hannah Kliger spoke with the victim's family on Friday morning, as police continue to search for the drivers who struck her.
Organizers say knowing how to administer Narcan is now as important as knowing how to perform CPR.
A Brooklyn church is taking steps to help with the growing fentanyl crisis in our area. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3LTiqjH
Police took Brian Dowling into custody on Thursday in Brooklyn. CBS New York's Dave Carlin has the latest on the investigation.
Police said they arrested 18-year-old Brian Dowling on Thursday in Brooklyn. CBS New York's Dave Carlin has the latest.
People who knew Ryan Carson, 32, said he dedicated his life to trying to change things for the better.
People who knew Carson, 32, said he dedicated his life to trying to change things for the better. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
New Yorkers are being urged to shelter in place amid severe flooding in Brooklyn. CBS New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
The fire at 28 MacDonough Street in Bed-Stuy displaced dozens of residents.
Three people were hospitalized after a massive fire tore through an apartment building in Brooklyn. Dozens of people were displaced. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
According to the DEP, a water leak from a home on Dekalb caused the roadway to collapse.
A car got stuck in a sinkhole in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, on Friday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3PsyiLc
Casey Mize matched a career high with 10 strikeouts over seven innings and the Tigers capitalized on shoddy defense by the slumping Yankees in a 7-3 victory Monday night.
George Springer capitalized on two miscues to circle the bases, Trey Yesavage pitched into the seventh inning and the Blue Jays beat the bumbling Mets 2-1 on Monday night.
The anticipated pain of a massive property tax increase in Jersey City has been alleviated somewhat.
A 13-year-old boy was killed and another teenager was hurt when the moped they were on crashed into an open driver's side door in Queens on Monday afternoon.
The number of older adults using smartphones soared from 55% in 2016 to 90% now, according to the AARP. That makes senior citizens one of the fastest growing groups using digital devices.
A 13-year-old boy was killed and another teenager was hurt when the moped they were on crashed into an open driver's side door in Queens on Monday afternoon.
The number of older adults using smartphones soared from 55% in 2016 to 90% now, according to the AARP. That makes senior citizens one of the fastest growing groups using digital devices.
Prosecutors described how 36-year-old Olivia Bithorn's long history of alcohol abuse allegedly led to her 18-month-old son's death.
Archbishop Ronald Hicks is returning to New York City with a sacred souvenir from a pilgrimage to Rome.
Video shows people were dancing at a community celebration moments before a three-wheel motorcycle barreled through Commodore Barry Park.
Dangerously hot weather arrives in the New York City area starting Wednesday.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
Weather is tranquil and pleasant in the New York City area for Father's Day weekend as summer officially begins.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
The anticipated pain of a massive property tax increase in Jersey City has been alleviated somewhat.
Jersey City residents are fired up and frustrated, as city leaders reconsider a proposed property tax hike that could raise bills by about 20%.
Dangerously hot weather arrives in the New York City area starting Wednesday.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
The suspect accused of killing two teenage girls in a hit-and-run in Cranford, New Jersey, last year will be tried as an adult, officials said Friday.
Prosecutors described how 36-year-old Olivia Bithorn's long history of alcohol abuse allegedly led to her 18-month-old son's death.
A Long Island school district official is accused of trashing ballots to rig an election.
A Long Island school district official is accused of trashing ballots to rig an election. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
The site will continue to house a casino, but Aqueduct's move to Long Island brings a rare opportunity to the South Ozone Park community.
A young entrepreneur with Down syndrome opened his first brick-and-mortar store on Long Island after his sock company went global.
The anticipated pain of a massive property tax increase in Jersey City has been alleviated somewhat.
The city is required by law to close the entire Rikers Island jail complex by August 2027.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
A unanimous federal jury found that a preponderance of evidence supported Carroll's claim that Mr. Trump sexually abused her.
Jersey City residents are fired up and frustrated, as city leaders reconsider a proposed property tax hike that could raise bills by about 20%.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from executing subpoenas in a criminal probe that sought transgender care records for patients treated at New York hospitals.
An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
Legendary music executive Clive Davis was laid to rest Monday at a private funeral. Davis helped the careers of generations of artists.
The comic icon behind "Curb Your Enthusiasm" brings his own perspective to America's storied past in a new HBO sketch comedy series – finally making use of his history major from college.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Casey Mize matched a career high with 10 strikeouts over seven innings and the Tigers capitalized on shoddy defense by the slumping Yankees in a 7-3 victory Monday night.
George Springer capitalized on two miscues to circle the bases, Trey Yesavage pitched into the seventh inning and the Blue Jays beat the bumbling Mets 2-1 on Monday night.
Jarren Duran singled home the winning run to cap a three-run rally in the 10th inning, and the Red Sox finished a four-game sweep of the rival Yankees with a 5-4 victory Sunday night.
Kyle Schwarber became the first major leaguer to reach 30 homers this season with a two-run shot in the seventh inning that sent the Phillies to a 5-4 win over the Mets on Sunday.
The New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Saturday to stop their seven-game losing streak.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
After learning to swim in her 40s, one school leader is helping students gain life-saving skills.
Entrepreneurs in Brooklyn are reimagining laundry day as a social experience, turning neighborhood laundromats into gathering spaces.
Experts say the team's title run created a feeling of collective joy and connection, while some local businesses are also seeing a boost from the celebration.
Knicks fans who couldn't make it to Thursday's parade still found a way to celebrate across New York in true blue-and-orange fashion.
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.
In the interim, CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn says Tuesday should look and feel a lot like Monday -- sunny and upper 80s.
Instead of 20%, residents could see a 15% tax hike, the mayor said Monday, after the city secured $120 million in aid from the state of New Jersey. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Donations have poured in and now churches and nonprofits are scrambling to raise money to ship critical aid. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
Police say two teenagers were riding down 162nd Street in Flushing, when they swerved to avoid crashing into the driver’s side door of a parked car as it was opening. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the story.
The plane was hit by a drone early Monday morning. And while there was no significant damage, CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports it was just the latest in a string of incidents in recent days at area airports.
