NYPD Going All Out To Prevent Terror Attacks
NYPD officers have been exercising vigilance on land, sea and air, as the city works to detect and prevent terror attacks like the one in Boston.
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NYPD officers have been exercising vigilance on land, sea and air, as the city works to detect and prevent terror attacks like the one in Boston.
President Barack Obama delivered a statement from the White House Tuesday morning. It was the second time Obama has spoken to the public since Monday afternoon's bombings at the finish line of the famous race.
Gov. Chris Christie said he has been in constant contact with his senior staff and the head of the state Department of Homeland Security who are keeping a close eye on the security situation across the state.
As authorities continue to probe the bombings that hit the Boston Marathon a day earlier, some runners from the Tri-State Area who took part in the race told their stories of survival on Tuesday.
County Executive Edward Mangano said police are "closely monitoring" the ongoing investigation in Boston and have placed police on high alert as a precaution.
The National Football League will "review and enhance" its security measures ahead of next week's draft at Radio City Music Hall.
The enhanced security at the ferry terminals was first put into place following the Sept. 11 terror attacks.
Who is to blame? Are we safe? How do we talk to children about what happened? Clinical psychologist Dr. Patricia Saunders and security expert Sal Lifrieri joined us to give us those answers.
Security expert Sal Lifreiri was the Director of Security and Intelligence Operations under Mayor Rudolph Giuliani. He also served as a member of the elite NYPD hostage negotiation team for twelve years. He joined us on The Couch on Tuesday.
On Twitter, the New England newcomer promised to give $100 for every pass he catches in 2013. He'll double that each drop.
Former NFL offensive lineman Joe Andruzzi was one of many spectators rushing to help the victims of Monday's bombings at the finish line of the Boston Marathon.
The Buffalo Police Department and other law enforcement agencies will provide security during the race.
What began as an annual celebration to salute the man who broke baseball's color barrier 66 years ago turned somber after a pair of explosions near the finish line in Boston.
A listener by the name of Craig called in and shared with the guys his personal, emotional experience.
Boomer and Craig took a call from a listener named Andy, who crossed the finish line at the Boston Marathon about 15 minutes before the bombs went off.
Boomer and Craig understandably put everything going on in the world of sports aside this morning.
CBS News' John Miller reported later that an individual, a Saudi national, was in custody and was reportedly being cooperative and denying involvement.
NYPD Deputy Police Commissioner Paul Browne said the city is stepping up security at hotels and other prominent locations through deployment of the NYPD's critical response vehicles.
In the wake of the explosions at the Boston Marathon Monday afternoon, police are looking at all possible angles -- whether it was an act of domestic terrorism or international terrorism.
Witnesses recounted scenes of carnage and horror Monday, when two bombs exploded at the finish line of the Boston Marathon – leaving at least two people dead.
An update posted on the group's Facebook page said all members crossed the finish line before the explosions went off.
Nearly 50 local runners from Long Island survived the Boston Marathon without injury Monday, but they were still left in horror as the bombs went off.
The injuries suffered in the Boston Marathon bombings were severe and extensive, with one doctor comparing them to casualties seen in war.
Authorities in Boston have issued some important information following the bombings Monday that left at least three people dead and 144 injured at the Boston Marathon.
Flights were arriving and departing from Logan International Airport in Boston as usual Monday afternoon, after the airport briefly reported a ground stop following the marathon explosions.
A New York man was sentenced to prison time for using stolen credit cards to buy more than $66,000 in liquor from stores across Pennsylvania, authorities said.
Fire departments across New York are opening their doors this weekend in a bid to attract sorely needed new volunteers.
Monday marks Yom HaShoah, known as Holocaust Remembrance Day. It is customary to honor the day by hearing a survivor's story.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced East Harlem's La Marqueta will be the home of the Big Apple's first city-owned and operated grocery store.
"I plan to resign my seat in Congress," Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell said Monday as he faces an expulsion vote.
Fire departments across New York are opening their doors this weekend in a bid to attract sorely needed new volunteers.
Monday marks Yom HaShoah, known as Holocaust Remembrance Day. It is customary to honor the day by hearing a survivor's story.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced East Harlem's La Marqueta will be the home of the Big Apple's first city-owned and operated grocery store.
The Trump administration agreed to restore the Stonewall National Monument's Pride flag in Greenwich Village after it was removed.
Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams has become a citizen of Albania.
Parts of the New York area could see record high temperatures during a summerlike stretch of weather this week.
A major warmup, featuring summer-like temperatures in the 80s, will take over the Eastern Seaboard beginning Monday.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather this week.
When UConn plays Michigan for the NCAA Men's Basketball championship tonight in Indianapolis, there are a few places in New York City where fans can root on their schools.
The average price for a gallon of gas in New York City is now $4.11, which is 82 cents higher than a month ago, according to AAA.
NJ Transit riders are in for some high-tech upgrades in the near future.
A North Carolina man was arrested in connection with the decades-old unsolved murder of a New Jersey woman on Friday night.
One person is dead and another is in critical condition after a shooting inside the Excelcare rehabilitation facility in Egg Harbor Township Monday morning.
Parts of the New York area could see record high temperatures during a summerlike stretch of weather this week.
A tractor-trailer driver is hospitalized after crashing into a two-story building in Clifton, New Jersey early Monday morning.
Fire departments across New York are opening their doors this weekend in a bid to attract sorely needed new volunteers.
A cat was rescued when it was spotted lying on the Long Island Rail Road tracks between Lindenhurst and Babylon Sunday night.
Parts of the New York area could see record high temperatures during a summerlike stretch of weather this week.
A major warmup, featuring summer-like temperatures in the 80s, will take over the Eastern Seaboard beginning Monday.
The brutal winter took out much of Southold Town Beach's sand and parking lot, forcing it to close for swimming this summer.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced East Harlem's La Marqueta will be the home of the Big Apple's first city-owned and operated grocery store.
"I plan to resign my seat in Congress," Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell said Monday as he faces an expulsion vote.
The Trump administration agreed to restore the Stonewall National Monument's Pride flag in Greenwich Village after it was removed.
Pope Leo has been critical of the war in Iran and other priorities of the Trump administration, but says his comments are "not meant as attacks on anyone."
Yeison Cortes Vasquez was back at his church in Elizabeth, New Jersey, on Sunday, one day after being released from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
Megan Thee Stallion was released from a New York City hospital after she got sick during a performance of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Nico Hischier scored his second goal of the game on the power play with 1:45 left in overtime to give the New Jersey Devils a 4-3 win over the Ottawa Senators on Sunday night.
Nick Suzuki had a goal and an assist and the Canadiens beat the Islanders 4-1 on Sunday, eliminating New York from playoff contention.
With Sunday's 110-96 loss to the Hornets, the Knicks finished the regular season 53-29 and with the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
The Raptors clinched their first playoff berth in four seasons by beating the Nets 136-101 on Sunday in the regular-season finale for both teams.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland won the 2026 Masters Tournament at Georgia's Augusta National, claiming his second straight green jacket.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration unveiled a dramatic traffic redesign at Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza.
New York City business owners are pushing on the State Legislature to pass Gov. Kathy Hochul's reforms that would roll back some of the climate legislation passed by New York state in 2019.
Ismael Ox lost his right hand as a child in a grenade attack, survived homelessness in the U.S., and became a citizen, all while training to represent Team USA in para Taekwondo.
These kids from Brooklyn are playing tennis in their school hallways, cafeterias and auditoriums, to make the most of limited space and resources.
Preparations for Passover in Brooklyn blend centuries-old rituals with modern traditions unique to each family.
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.
A funeral service got underway for 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore, who was shot and killed in her stroller in East Williamsburg.
The embattled California congressman is being investigated for sexual assault by the Manhattan District Attorney's Office.
More than 1,000 Hollywood creatives signed an open letter opposing Paramount's pending merger with Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Republican candidate for governor said he'll pardon Sgt. Erik Duran if elected. Duran was convicted of manslaughter for throwing a cooler at a fleeing suspect in the Bronx.
OSHA and the Passaic County Sheriff's Office said it was a tragic accident.
