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Manuel Hernandez, the boat's 46-year-old captain, was arrested on reckless endangerment charges and also charged in federal court with two counts of misconduct and neglect.
Manuel Hernandez, 46, was taken into federal custody Sunday after initially being arrested on 13 counts of reckless endangerment. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
A party boat carrying hundreds of people collided with another boat on the East River, and police are trying to determine what went wrong. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
The Marine Mammal Stranding Center said a 26-foot minke whale died after striking a boat in Barnegat Bay, which sent a passenger overboard.
A whale has died after it charged at a boat Saturday afternoon along the Barnegat Bay in Ocean County, New Jersey, police said.
There was a somber gathering just below the Brooklyn Bridge on Wednesday night, as members of the New York Mexican community remembered two sailors who died in last weekend's ship crash.
A boat capsized in a busy shipping channel between Staten Island and Queens, and the Coast Guard is still looking for a missing passenger. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge has the latest.
New Jersey State Police said 18-year-old Zeina Mahafzah died after she was hit by a boat propeller near Harvey Cedars on Long Beach Island.
Police divers have resumed searching for six people believed trapped in the hull of a superyacht that sank off Sicily.
The huge luxury sailing yacht Bayesian sank during a violent storm off Sicily, leaving six people missing, including two Americans.
Federal prosecutors say Richard Cruz, the owner of the boat, and Jaime Pinilla Gomez, the pilot, disregarded safety protocols.
Authorities say the vessel somehow flipped upside down and then landed on the dock of a home.
It's unclear what caused the boat to crash into the home off the coast of Islip on Long Island. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan has the latest on the investigation.
Chopper 2 is overhead and crews are on the scene at Great South Bay in the Town of Islip.
Having experience a family tragedy on the Great South Bay, Gina Lieneck is leading the safety charge.
Police say a 47-year-old woman and 7-year-old boy were killed when the boat went under water Tuesday. CBS2's Jessica Moore has the latest on the investigation.
President Trump is weighing in on New York City's new pied-à-terre tax, a day after a judge on Staten Island temporarily blocked implementation of the controversial measure.
The NYPD is investigating a bizarre incident in Long Island City, Queens. Residents say a woman got into their apartment by tricking the doorman of their luxury building.
Ethan Funk, a 20-year-old Long Island college student, can tell you what day of the week any particular date fell on, regardless of how long ago it was.
The man who shot and killed Monroe University basketball player Amira McLeod has been sentenced to 20 years to life in prison.
AI-powered technology is helping expand what is possible for people who are blind or have low vision.
President Trump is weighing in on New York City's new pied-à-terre tax, a day after a judge on Staten Island temporarily blocked implementation of the controversial measure.
The NYPD is investigating a bizarre incident in Long Island City, Queens. Residents say a woman got into their apartment by tricking the doorman of their luxury building.
Ethan Funk, a 20-year-old Long Island college student, can tell you what day of the week any particular date fell on, regardless of how long ago it was.
The man who shot and killed Monroe University basketball player Amira McLeod has been sentenced to 20 years to life in prison.
AI-powered technology is helping expand what is possible for people who are blind or have low vision.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
The New York area will get some brief relief Sunday from the humid weather.
Friday evening brought yet another round of prolific thunderstorms to the Tri-State Area.
A 16-year-old boy was killed after he was hit Wednesday night by a Metro-North train going from Danbury to South Norwalk, police said.
Police have made an arrest after a mother and child were hit crossing the street Tuesday morning in New Jersey.
New technology is being installed at Newark that will help track planes and vehicles moving around the airport.
Four suspects pulled off a brazen smash-and-grab robbery inside a Woodbridge, New Jersey, jewelry store over the weekend.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Residents of a Newark apartment complex got a startling wakeup call Sunday morning when police in tactical gear, responding to reports of multiple people shot, stormed their building.
Ethan Funk, a 20-year-old Long Island college student, can tell you what day of the week any particular date fell on, regardless of how long ago it was.
A Long Island college student is wowing people with what his mom calls his "superpower." CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
The man who shot and killed Monroe University basketball player Amira McLeod has been sentenced to 20 years to life in prison. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
The man who shot and killed Monroe University basketball player Amira McLeod has been sentenced to 20 years to life in prison.
The man who shot and killed Monroe University basketball player Amira McLeod has been sentenced to 20 years to life in prison.
President Trump is weighing in on New York City's new pied-à-terre tax, a day after a judge on Staten Island temporarily blocked implementation of the controversial measure.
Back in March 1994, Yossi Spalter traveled on a van with his Yeshiva classmates from Manhattan to Crown Heights over the Brooklyn Bridge. The trip changed his life.
A judge on Staten Island has temporarily blocked implementation of New York City's new pied-à-terre tax.
"This is a choice that I am making to feel more in control of my life," said 36-year-old Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
New Yorkers who buy their own health insurance could pay more as insurers file requests with the State Department of Financial Services to increase premiums.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council claims The High Line Hotel tested positive for Legionella bacteria twice this summer.
Several lawsuits were announced Thursday against New York City and others connected to a deadly 2025 Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
LeBron James will return to Los Angeles on Christmas Day in 2026, and the Sixers will open the season in New York against the Knicks.
Brett Baty hit the first grand slam of his career and the Mets held off the Braves 8-5 on Monday night for their sixth win in seven games.
The New York Mets routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-1 on Sunday afternoon.
Don Nelson was one of two coaches in NBA history to have at least 250 wins with three different franchises — Milwaukee, Dallas and Golden State.
Michael Harris II opened the 10th inning with an RBI single, and the Braves beat the Yankees 2-1 on Sunday to prevent a three-game sweep.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
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.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn says there is only a slight chance of a shower, but the rain chances will improve somewhat through Friday.
CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram spoke to some of them in Little Colombia in Elizabeth, New Jersey, on Tuesday, as rescue operations continue in western South America.
President Trump is weighing in on New York City's new pied-à-terre tax, a day after a judge on Staten Island temporarily blocked implementation of the controversial measure. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Residents say a woman got into their apartment by tricking the doorman of their luxury building. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
A Long Island college student is wowing people with what his mom calls his "superpower." CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
