With All Eyes On Minneapolis, NYPD Says It Is Prepared For Reaction To Derek Chauvin Verdict
Anticipation is mounting as the Tri-State area braces for a verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial. The NYPD is getting ready for possible protests.
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Anticipation is mounting as the Tri-State area braces for a verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial. The NYPD is getting ready for possible protests.
Twelve Minnesotans are now deciding what happens to the ex-police officer charged with the death of George Floyd. The jurors heard closing arguments in the trial of Derek Chauvin Monday.
Students in Allendale, New Jersey are demanding their schools teach about anti-Asian bias and the Black Lives Matter movement.
Many protesters say Taylor has not received justice and they won't stop speaking out until she does.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is commenting on Attorney General Letitia James' federal lawsuit against the NYPD over its response to Black Lives Matter protests last summer.
The lawsuit comes after James' office found widespread civil rights abuses by police against Black Lives Matter protesters over the summer.
There was a very heavy police presence throughout the night, and even though things began peacefully, it escalated quickly.
Police said charges are pending against more than 30 people, and two officers suffered minor injuries.
Officials say it's the first Long Island street to be painted since the movement took off.
The peaceful event, called the National State of Emergency Get Out The Vote Rally, was organized by a social justice group Until Freedom.
The grand jury indicted one of the involved officers for firing blindly outside Taylor's home and endangering her neighbors, but no one was charged in her death.
People gathered in Zuccotti Park and called for action for the woman who was killed during a botched police raid in Louisville, Kentucky.
Before police surged into the crowd, the small group of around 20-40 people had been dancing to a DJ as local artists shared their works.
Protesters marched for at least four hours Wednesday night, and many told CBS2's Ali Bauman they were angry and exhausted from watching injustices repeat.
An 11th grade social studies teacher at Westlake High School showed a cartoon, created by David Fitzsimmons of "The Arizona Star" as commentary on Floyd's death.
A Mount Pleasant, N.Y. high school teacher's decision to use a controversial cartoon of George Floyd in a lesson plan is under review.
More than 100 Black Lives Matter protesters were in front of the precinct around 8 p.m. when they say they were confronted by police.
Sources tell CBS2 the driver surrendered to police Friday and was questioned but was released without charges.
Cellphone video captured a black car with tinted windows driving through the crowd before speeding off.
Police say one officer told a pro-Trump demonstrator to leave in his car, taking a specific route. Police say the demonstrator instead drove through the Black Lives Matter march.
One person was shot and killed late Saturday in Portland, Oregon, as a large caravan of Trump supporters and Black Lives Matter protesters clashed in the streets, police said.
The mayor said he is rescinding the bill after reviewing a local ordinance, which he initially cited as the reason for charging her.
There have been widespread demonstrations throughout New York City since the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis more than three months ago.
The Get Your Knee Off Our Necks rally is focused on police brutality, racial injustice and voter protection.
After watching thousands of Americans show support for the Black Lives Matter movement, Emily Gil, 18, was inspired to hold her own rally.
A carriage horse collapsed and died in Central Park on Tuesday. It's renewing a push to ban carriage horses in the city.
Seven people were shot in Trenton, New Jersey, Tuesday night, police said.
Alec Burleson powered the surging St. Louis Cardinals to a 7-0 victory over the New York Mets.
The New York Yankees defeated the Cleveland Guardians 3-2 on Tuesday night.
A Knicks watch party will be held outside Madison Square Garden for Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday.
A carriage horse collapsed and died in Central Park on Tuesday. It's renewing a push to ban carriage horses in the city.
A Knicks watch party will be held outside Madison Square Garden for Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday.
Workers in Nassau County are calling for Juneteenth to be an official public holiday, just like it already is in the rest of the state.
A man was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole Tuesday in the brutal killing of three people inside his Queens home.
Tom Homan, President Trump's border czar, is increasing his attacks on Gov. Kathy Hochul, threatening, yet again, to surge more ICE agents into New York.
The Stamford Fire Department said high winds ripped the 3,000-square-foot flag off the pole atop the WWE building and sent it flying into electrical wires.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
It's back to feeling like spring, and even summer on some days, as warm weather and sunshine return to the New York area.
A final round of showers is moving through the New York area in the morning before the rest of the week turns much drier and warmer.
Seven people were shot in Trenton, New Jersey, Tuesday night, police said.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced the free tickets will go to certain groups, including National Guard members, pediatric hospital patients and healthcare workers, among others.
Rescue crews determined the woman fell down the chute and got stuck on a pile of backed-up trash at the Hackensack apartment building.
Tensions rose once again this weekend outside Delaney Hall in Newark after the mayor scaled back local law enforcement.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
Workers in Nassau County are calling for Juneteenth to be an official public holiday, just like it already is in the rest of the state.
Prosecutors on Long Island announced a crackdown on what they're calling serial shoplifting.
An 18-year-old pleaded guilty Thursday to murder and weapons charges in connection to a deadly shooting at a Long Island house party in 2025.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, who is from Long Island, returned to his home turf Friday to spread the word on what is right with the agency.
Workers in Nassau County are calling for Juneteenth to be an official public holiday, just like it already is in the rest of the state.
Tom Homan, President Trump's border czar, is increasing his attacks on Gov. Kathy Hochul, threatening, yet again, to surge more ICE agents into New York.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is not on the ballot in the upcoming primaries, but he could be the deciding factor in whether two sitting congressmen are defeated.
Experts predict up to $60 million will be spent this fall on the New York 17th Congressional District race in the northern suburbs.
Donald Trump was booed loudly by fans inside Madison Square Garden when he was shown on video screens during the national anthem prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday.
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.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Marie Francillion was diagnosed with lung cancer after she was feeling heartburn and shoulder pain. She said she's able to remain hopeful and spend more time with her family because of a different type of treatment.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
The Broadway revival of the musical (nominated for 11 Tony Awards) depicts drama, joy and heartbreak in the pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century, with parallels to the contemporary world, from issues of race to the immigrant experience.
Madonna performed a surprise concert in Times Square weeks before the release of her "Confessions II" album.
Knicks superfan Spike Lee stopped by CBS Mornings to give his thoughts as the Knicks get set to play in the NBA Finals, and he offered his prediction, too.
The 25th edition of the film and media festival opens on Wednesday, showcasing more than 100 world premiere documentaries and narrative features, as well as short films, live music, podcasts and conversations with leading entertainment figures.
Alec Burleson powered the surging St. Louis Cardinals to a 7-0 victory over the New York Mets.
The New York Yankees defeated the Cleveland Guardians 3-2 on Tuesday night.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and actor, director and die-hard Knicks fan Ben Stiller are among those speaking out against violence against San Antonio Spurs fans during the NBA Finals.
A Nordic bar in Soho called KABIN is preparing to host Norway's loyal fans as they return to the tournament for the first time since 1998.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced the free tickets will go to certain groups, including National Guard members, pediatric hospital patients and healthcare workers, among others.
Harlem's historic Cotton Club recently announced it was up for sale. The news comes as jazz clubs across the borough disappear.
Jasir Gipson was shot by a stray bullet at 5 years old while walking with his mother. More than a decade later, he's graduating from high school with nothing but a smile.
Garbage piling up near freight train tracks is frustrating many Maspeth residents.
Residents and elected officials are urging the MTA to reopen the Long Island Rail Road's former Elmhurst station, arguing that the neighborhood has outgrown its current transit options.
Before there was a Brooklyn, there was a flagpole, and since the earliest days of our country, it stood as a symbol of freedom and self-determination.
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.
There will be tight security Wednesday at the Knicks watch party outside Madison Square Garden for Game 4 of the NBA Finals. CBS News New York's Naomi Ruchim reports.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for June 9 at 11 p.m.
NJ Transit riders faced another round of delays and cancellations during the Tuesday evening commute. Some say they're concerned about bigger problems with the World Cup beginning this weekend. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
The U.S. launched airstrikes on Iran following the crash of an Army helicopter. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
A carriage horse collapsed and died in Central Park on Tuesday. It's renewing a push to ban carriage horses in the city. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
