L.I. Wounded Warrior Shares Message Of Hope For Boston Bombing Victims
A local wounded warrior shared his message of hope Wednesday for the survivors of the bombings, especially those who lost limbs in the attack.
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A local wounded warrior shared his message of hope Wednesday for the survivors of the bombings, especially those who lost limbs in the attack.
The third person killed in the Boston Marathon bombings was a student at Boston University.
Experts are also of the opinion that such false websites and social media account will increase in number over the coming days, Suffolk Police said.
Amby Burfoot was running to mark the 45th anniversary of his victory at the Boston Marathon but was stopped before he was able to complete the race.
As the investigation into the bombings at the Boston Marathon continues, a contingent of police officers from New York and New Jersey have descended on the city to assist first responders.
New Yorkers are on high alert, reporting more than 135 suspicious packages to the NYPD since the Boston bombings on Monday.
Dozens of state and county officials as well as race organizers met for about an hour Wednesday on how to improve safety measures.
Boston Marathon organizers vowed to continue the race next year, calling the world's oldest and most prestigious annual marathon "a deeply held tradition (and) an integral part of the fabric and history of our community."
With new details coming in on the crude bombs used in the attacks in Boston, how will this help investigators determine who was behind the explosions?
Laura Nowacki rushed to help the shooting victims at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. Four months later, she hurried out of Boston with her husband and four children, anxious to keep them safe after the deadly explosions near the finish line.
The Boston bombings left three people dead and more than 170 people injured. Dr. Robert Glatter, an emergency physician at Lenox Hill Hospital, visited The Couch to give us insight into treating victims of such attacks.
It was hard to miss the signs that something bad had occurred. Flags were lowered to half-staff and there was a noticeable police presence at Yankee Stadium.
Question the collective talent of this team? Go ahead, be my guest. That's entirely fair. Question their collective desire? That's a different story altogether.
Promotional posters for the May 5 event featuring a picture of pyrotechnics above riders are also being removed in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings.
"I am just a bystander, and that led to my help," the former NFL player said after being photographed carrying a woman away from the blast site.
The challenges seem almost insurmountable right now, but that's because the events of Monday are still raw. But we will continue to celebrate competition, athleticism, and perseverance.
The Yankees honored Boston, home of their longtime rivals, by playing the Diamond hit over the public-address system after the third inning against Arizona.
One of the explosive devices used in bombing of the Boston Marathon appeared to have been placed in a metal pressure cooker packed with nails and ball bearings, CBS News reported Tuesday.
There is once again a high terror alert in New York City. Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Police Commissioner Ray Kelly said Tuesday they are taking no chances that an attack similar to the Boston Marathon bombings could happen here.
Eight-year-old Martin Richard was with his family near the finish line and cheering on friends who were running in the Boston Marathon when the bombs went off Monday afternoon.
In the wake of the unspeakable Boston Marathon bombings, the Yankees paid tribute to the city of Boston when they hosted the Diamondbacks in the Bronx Tuesday night.
On Tuesday afternoon, FBI officials held a news conference stating that it had received more than 2,000 tips as of noon. Many of them have been viewed, analyzed and vetted, according to authorities.
Mourners have been writing messages on a banner reading "Boston You're Our Home" hanging in the Boston Common.
Dozens of people remain hospitalized following Monday afternoon's twin bombings near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Many of those injured suffered traumatic injuries to their lower extremities.
As the first bomb exploded near the finish line, Bill Iffrig could be seen on video falling to the ground as his legs became buckled by the blast.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani conceded late Tuesday that the city does not have the authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The New York Mets blanked the Milwaukee Brewers 4-0 on Tuesday night.
Andrew Arrabaca, the U.S. Army veteran arrested after allegedly shooting off a pellet gun and setting a fire outside 26 Federal Plaza, was in court Tuesday afternoon.
Tuesday's storms flooded roads and brought down trees across New York City and its suburbs.
The death of a woman who visited a Bronx lifestyle center for a popular anti-aging injection is raising questions about the safety of treatments used to keep people beautiful.
Andrew Arrabaca, the U.S. Army veteran arrested after allegedly shooting off a pellet gun and setting a fire outside 26 Federal Plaza, was in court Tuesday afternoon.
Tuesday's storms flooded roads and brought down trees across New York City and its suburbs.
The death of a woman who visited a Bronx lifestyle center for a popular anti-aging injection is raising questions about the safety of treatments used to keep people beautiful.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
Despite promises of action from Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the blocks-long homeless encampments on the West Side of Manhattan continue to stir controversy.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area Tuesday after a brief reprieve.
Storms brought flooding rains, damaging winds, hail and lightning to New York and New Jersey on Saturday.
While the air quality is improving, haze still lingers as New Yorkers brace for upcoming rain and possibly severe storms Saturday.
A tornado warning was issued in parts of New Jersey on Thursday evening.
There were two confirmed tornadoes in northern New Jersey on Tuesday.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
There have been major developments in the case of a social media influencer who was gunned down last summer on the Cross County Parkway in Westchester.
Two young children were killed during the crash in Barnegat Bay between Berkeley Township and Seaside Heights on Sunday night.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
An electrical transformer caught fire outside the Nassau County Court Building on Long Island on Tuesday.
There was a special celebration at Long Island Children's Hospital on Tuesday for two facility dogs who bring comfort to young patients. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
Matthew Smith, 21, pleaded guilty to driving drunk and crashing his pickup truck into Patricia Espinosa's car, killing her.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani conceded late Tuesday that the city does not have the authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Despite promises of action from Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the blocks-long homeless encampments on the West Side of Manhattan continue to stir controversy.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill said a preliminary analysis showed that fewer than 400 of the people registered that way went on to cast ballots.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is doubling down on his promise to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he arrives for the United Nations General Assembly in a few weeks.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
For the third day in a row, the NYC Health Department has announced a death in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
A second death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Saturday.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The final show of Jay-Z's anniversary concert series at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours after hundreds of ticketless fans flooded the gates and breached security, according to officials.
Jay-Z and some very special guests took over Yankee Stadium on Friday night, performing to a sold-out crowd.
The New York Mets blanked the Milwaukee Brewers 4-0 on Tuesday night.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered in consecutive at-bats against All-Star Braxton Ashcraft and drove in five runs, powering the Yankees to an 8-5 victory over the Pirates on Monday night.
Cooper Pratt hit his first major league homer to help spoil Freddy Peralta's return to Milwaukee as the Brewers defeated the Mets 8-3 on Monday night.
Five Yankees pitchers combined on a four-hitter as New York edged the Dodgers 2-1 to split their day-night doubleheader Sunday.
The New York Mets won a series in Philadelphia for the first time in nearly four years, beating the Phillies 6-1 on Sunday.
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.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
Eddie Palmieri, the East Harlem legend who revolutionized Latin music, now has a street renamed in his honor.
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.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, which comes as the fifth confirmed death was reported. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Award-winning journalist and CBS contributor Norah O'Donnell talked about her new podcast "Healthful" that launched Wednesday.
A hearing is set for noon in the case of the ousted Venezuelan leader who is facing drug and weapons charges.
Three people were hospitalized after a slashing incident just before 11:40 p.m. Tuesday night on West 50th Street near Ninth Avenue.
Communities in New York and New Jersey are cleaning up after heavy rain, flash floods and confirmed tornadoes spawned from stormy weather Tuesday. CBS News New York's Christina Fan is in New Jersey and Aziza Shuler is in Queens assessing the damage.
