Teen Arrested In Connection To Alleged Anti-Semitic Hate Crimes In Brooklyn
Police say the 16-year-old was arrested Friday morning.
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Police say the 16-year-old was arrested Friday morning.
The victims were chased, scared, taunted and, in some cases, punched.
State police will coordinate with the NYPD, who will have patrol cars stationed at every synagogue until the holiday ends Wednesday night.
Police believe the same suspects approached four children. One incident was captured on surveillance video.
Chaya Horowitz and her family have been unable to take hot showers, use the stove or even cook basic meals.
Police are searching for a suspect accused of slashing another man during a fight in Brooklyn.
Police continue to investigate what led to the crash between an NYPD cruiser responding to a call and a mini van on Saturday night.
Police were called to Sahara Sam's Oasis Outdoor and Indoor Water Park in West Berlin at around 7:30 p.m. for a report of cardiac arrest.
It has happened yet again. There has been another anti-Semitic incident in Brooklyn. And on Monday it was followed by a call for action.
The search is on for four men wanted for harassing two Hasidic teenagers in Brooklyn on Saturday.
Julia Litmonovich, 49, faces several counts, including assault, reckless endangerment and leaving the scene of a crash.
Xin Yi Wang, 14, told CBS2 she was on her way home from school when she was struck in the crosswalk at the corner of 47th Street and Ninth Avenue in Borough Park.
Sources told CBS2 the driver initially stopped to check on the girl, but then fled the scene.
Grand Rabbi Yisrul Avraham Portugal was a Holocaust survivor who came to the United States in 1960.
The NYPD is speaking out after one of their traffic agents was harassed and taunted while trying to tow an illegally parked car in Borough Park.
Witnesses say the officer was violent and screaming expletives at the driver of a crashed vehicle.
Investigators say the four-year-old was struck by a minivan after running onto 13th Avenue in Borough Park around 2 p.m.
The 59-year-old runs the Shomrim's Brooklyn South Safety Patrol in Borough Park.
Police on Wednesday arrested a man they say forced himself into a teenager's bed in Brooklyn.
Surveillance video captured a yellow school bus driving up on the sidewalk at 40th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway to avoid traffic last week.
It happened around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday on 39th Street in Borough Park.
Borough Park residents say they're getting trapped by people double parking, and some drivers are going to extremes to get around.
Police are investigating a possible hate crime in Borough Park, Brooklyn.
It broke out around 4:20 a.m. Monday in a four-story, multi-unit building at 1225 49th St. at 12th Avenue in Borough Park.
A religious family feud is brewing in Brooklyn, where some say the best way to save a congregation is to tear down its historic synagogue. Others are upset and fighting back in court.
Rookie George Lombard Jr. became the second-youngest player in Yankees' history to hit a grand slam as New York beat the Rockies 6-1 on Wednesday night.
Dániel Gazdag scored in the third minute of second-half stoppage time to rally the New England Revolution to a 2-1 victory over New York City FC on Wednesday night at Citi Field.
Muslim New Yorkers say that deadly day does not represent the Islam they know and practice.
Few post-9/11 changes are more evident around the world than airport security changes.
Thousands of students with special needs and their families are questioning how they're going to get to school at the beginning of the year.
Muslim New Yorkers say that deadly day does not represent the Islam they know and practice.
Few post-9/11 changes are more evident around the world than airport security changes.
Thousands of students with special needs and their families are questioning how they're going to get to school at the beginning of the year.
There has been a major escalation in the case of a driver accused of killing a construction worker on Long Island.
The Sept. 11 attacks put New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin's life on a path to politics.
After a week filled with periods of storminess and high humidity, a calmer and drier weather pattern is settling in for the holiday weekend.
Severe storms returned to the Tri-State Area, making it a soggy Thursday morning.
The rain returns Tuesday with the possibility of severe storms and downpours that can cause flash flooding in the New York City area.
Activity by ICE agents is putting a chill on the economy in parts of Connecticut after an estimated 100 people were recently grabbed off the streets of Danbury and other communities.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Tuesday and Wednesday due to the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms.
A cosmetic treatment that promises breast enhancement without surgery is now at the center of a fight over who regulates human tissue in New York.
More than 41,000 students are heading back to class across Newark, New Jersey, Tuesday following 11 weeks of summer vacation.
Some are calling for Macklemore to be removed from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after he used part of his opening performance on Friday and Saturday nights at MetLife Stadium to share his pro-Palestinian views about the war in Gaza.
Passaic's Mexican Independence Day Parade has been postponed, with officials citing concerns about recent arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
A fast-moving fire early Sunday morning forced a woman to jump from a third-floor window in Elizabeth, New Jersey. City officials said the 50-year-old landed in the driveway of 470 Jefferson Ave.
There has been a major escalation in the case of a driver accused of killing a construction worker on Long Island.
Thomas Lobianco of Lake Ronkonkoma originally faced a misdemeanor charge, but is now facing a 19-count indictment in the August death of a 38-year-old construction worker. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Police in Suffolk County, Long Island, say a woman found dead inside her home Thursday was murdered. Her body was found by a family member inside her Sayville home. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A Sayville woman was found dead Thursday night, and police said they believe she was a victim of violence. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A 62-year-old woman was found dead inside her Sayville home Thursday night. Police say she was a victim of violence.
New renderings show what stations might look like for the proposed Interborough Express light rail system that would connect Brooklyn and Queens.
New York City leaders unveiled their plan for security around events for 9/11 and the Jewish high holidays.
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A cosmetic treatment that promises breast enhancement without surgery is now at the center of a fight over who regulates human tissue in New York.
Twenty-five years after the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, the health threat hasn't ended for many survivors.
New York City officials released thousands of previously unseen documents questioning the air quality at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
A new study from NYU shows that the number of American children taking GLP-1s for weight loss has increased 300-fold since 2019.
A report released Tuesday is offering a new glimpse into the health impact the 9/11 attacks continue to have on FDNY first responders.
Grammy and Emmy Award-winning musician Lizzo made a surprise visit to meet Brooklyn students and debut her new children's book.
Some are calling for Macklemore to be removed from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after he used part of his opening performance on Friday and Saturday nights at MetLife Stadium to share his pro-Palestinian views about the war in Gaza.
The Met's decision to highlight the work by designer John Galliano sparked widespread controversy due to his history of antisemitic and racist comments.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
Rookie George Lombard Jr. became the second-youngest player in Yankees' history to hit a grand slam as New York beat the Rockies 6-1 on Wednesday night.
Dániel Gazdag scored in the third minute of second-half stoppage time to rally the New England Revolution to a 2-1 victory over New York City FC on Wednesday night at Citi Field.
The New York Yankees beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 on Tuesday night to clinch their 34th straight winning season.
Aaron Judge was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Monday night by the New York Yankees.
Bo Bichette's go-ahead single and Ewing's 2-run double turned a 4-3 deficit into a 7-4 Mets lead.
Former Mets players from the 2001 season were at Ladder 25 on the Upper West Side on Tuesday.
Grammy and Emmy Award-winning musician Lizzo made a surprise visit to meet Brooklyn students and debut her new children's book.
A Bronx pizzeria is proving that kindness is contagious by giving slices to hungry New Yorkers.
Brooklyn Community Services says keeping its mobile shower program running is becoming increasingly difficult as the costs of fuel, hygiene products and other expenses rise.
The Brooklyn family traces its roots to Pieter Claesen Wyckoff, who arrived in the New World 400 years ago. Today, descendants connect through reunions, Zoom calls and a massive genealogical database.
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.
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It was a late night for U.S. Open fans. The last men's quarterfinal match did not end until 3:30 a.m. Wednesday. So is it time for the USTA to change the match schedule? CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock gets reaction from fans.
There was a large turnout of volunteers at the Intrepid Museum on Wednesday as New York helped lead the way on the National 9/11 Day of Service. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett says the rain should move out early and be replaced by a sun-and-cloud mix for the rest of the day. Both Friday and Saturday look nice.
A bald eagle was spotted in the Bronx on Tuesday.
