Queens Man Arrested In Prospect Park Rape Case
Mowngly Lucas, 28, of Queens, was taken into custody Wednesday night and charged with rape, robbery, strangulation, burglary, sexual abuse and unlawful imprisonment.
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Mowngly Lucas, 28, of Queens, was taken into custody Wednesday night and charged with rape, robbery, strangulation, burglary, sexual abuse and unlawful imprisonment.
The NYPD hate crimes task force is investigating after a 9-year-old Jewish boy was attacked in Brooklyn.
The 59-year-old victim was attacked while she walked home from a family event on November 18.
Police say it happened at 8:30 a.m. on a southbound S79 bus on Nov. 14.
Sinatra was found wandering, over 1,000 miles away from his Brooklyn home.
It happened on Woodbine Street near Central Avenue in Bushwick at around 9:22 a.m.
A video that went viral showed the bully punching the young boy in the face and slamming his victim's head into a wall as he screams "Give me candy!"
Ashia Moses, 16, was last seen with her daughter, Aaronlin, around 3 p.m. Wednesday on Suydam Street near Central Avenue.
Chopper 2 was over the emergency response at the six-story mixed use building project near the corner of Myrtle and Marcy Avenues just before noon.
The flames broke out around 7:15 a.m. in the right lane of the Brooklyn-bound span.
Police say the suspect struck up a conversation with the victim before grabbing him and throwing him to the ground. The suspect then punched and kicked the victim in the face before stealing his eyeglasses.
Borough President Eric Adams and Councilman Mathieu Eugene held a press conference Wednesday morning to offer a reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the case.
Police are searching for the suspect who put the 59-year-old woman in a chokehold while she walked home from a family event Sunday morning.
The debate team at MS-50 in Williamsburg has won the Middle School City Championships for the last three years.
A terrifying home invasion took place in broad daylight in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn Monday.
A homeless, emotionally disturbed woman is under arrest in the hospital after she allegedly carjacked a vehicle with a toddler inside.
A homeless woman is in hot water after allegedly creating quite a ruckus on Sunday afternoon.
When a fight broke out between the seller and the three men, one of the suspects pulled out a hammer and struck the victim.
Authorities say 32-year-old Aleksejs Saveljev is now facing multiple assault charges in connection with the Nov. 8 attack on a rookie NYPD officer.
Police have released surveillance video showing the man suspected of slashing a subway rider Wednesday in Brooklyn.
A man was slashed in the face Wednesday night on board the 2 train in Downtown Brooklyn. It happened around 11:30 p.m. at the Nevins Street subway station.
Witnesses say the officer was violent and screaming expletives at the driver of a crashed vehicle.
Samaya Clark-Gabriel is using her incredible basketball talent to bring an important message to her school, P.S. 309 in Brooklyn.
The car went through a barricade and into a trench at Avenue V and Bedford Ave just before noon.
A juror had to be excused for an unknown reason shortly before they were set to start.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday proposed a record $260 billion election-year budget.
Advocate groups for 9/11 victims say federal staffing cuts and a hiring freeze are making it more difficult for first responders to get help from Zadroga Act programs.
A family is making a desperate plea after their car was stolen with their dog inside in Florham Park, New Jersey.
Carlos Beltrán was a nine-time All-Star during his 20-year MLB career. Andruw Jones was a five-time All-Star and won 10 Gold Gloves.
NYPD body cam video shows officers chase down and arrest a robbery suspect in Queens last week.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday proposed a record $260 billion election-year budget.
NYPD body cam video shows officers chase down and arrest a robbery suspect in Queens last week.
Police are looking for the suspect who allegedly punched an MTA conductor on a Queens subway platform.
Jury selection is set to begin Tuesday in the trial of luxury real estate brokers Oren and Tal Alexander and their brother Alon on sex trafficking charges.
The New York Giants officially introduced their new head coach John Harbaugh Tuesday.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
Many dangers lurk when the temperature plummets, including hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
The weekend of snow in the New York City area finally wrapped up overnight, but don't let it fool you. Temperatures are about to plummet.
Snow fell in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday morning and evening, leaving a good amount to measure in its wake.
David Grullon Jr. killed a 34-year-old Connecticut man after he fired a gun and the bullet went through the wall.
A family is making a desperate plea after their car was stolen with their dog inside in Florham Park, New Jersey.
The New York Giants officially introduced their new head coach John Harbaugh Tuesday.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
Mikie Sherrill was inaugurated on Tuesday morning in Newark, becoming the first Democratic woman to hold New Jersey's highest office.
Many dangers lurk when the temperature plummets, including hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
The weekend of snow in the New York City area finally wrapped up overnight, but don't let it fool you. Temperatures are about to plummet.
Snow fell in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday morning and evening, leaving a good amount to measure in its wake.
A Long Island nurse was seen on a nanny camera hitting a non-verbal child that he was caring for, leaving bruises on the boy's body.
The first of this weekend's two rounds of snow blanketed the Tri-State Area on Saturday.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday proposed a record $260 billion election-year budget.
Advocate groups for 9/11 victims say federal staffing cuts and a hiring freeze are making it more difficult for first responders to get help from Zadroga Act programs.
President Trump spoke in the White House briefing room for nearly two hours on Tuesday, marking the first year of his second term as he prepares for a high-pressure trip to Europe.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders joined striking New York City nurses on the picket line Tuesday.
Mikie Sherrill was inaugurated on Tuesday morning in Newark, becoming the first Democratic woman to hold New Jersey's highest office.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders joined striking New York City nurses on the picket line Tuesday.
New York City's largest nurses strike is now in Week 2 and it appears negotiations toward a deal remain at a standstill.
Negotiators for major New York City hospitals and the state nurses union returned to the bargaining table as the city's largest nurses strike enters a fifth day.
Nurses continue to hold the picket line as the largest nurses' strike in New York City history is on its third day with no end in sight.
Nurses say health care benefits and workplace safety are their main reasons for striking, and are refusing to go back to work until their demands are met.
Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child actress, was identified as the woman killed in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn.
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees, was found dead in his home in Massachusetts.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Carlos Beltrán was a nine-time All-Star during his 20-year MLB career. Andruw Jones was a five-time All-Star and won 10 Gold Gloves.
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Calgary Flames 2-1 in an overtime game on Monday night.
The New York Islanders defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 on Monday night in Canada.
The New York Giants officially introduced their new head coach John Harbaugh Tuesday.
Alex Killorn broke a second-period tie, rugged newcomer Jeffrey Viel scored his first goal of the season and the Anaheim Ducks beat the New York Rangers 5-3 on Monday night.
Puppet shows, peaceful protests and acts of service helped families reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through a child's perspective.
Nearly 100 tenants from three different buildings managed by A&E Real Estate on the Upper West Side rallied on Monday.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
A three-year pilot run by the Brooklyn Justice Initiative and the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice aims to improve court compliance and reduce recidivism by meeting participants where they live.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
There are growing calls for Columbia University to end a policy that closed the gates of its campus. Residents tell CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley it's more than just an inconvenience.
He's known as "the license plate guy," and he may have the most impressive Big Blue collection you'll ever see. Allen Devlin sat down with him on Tuesday to talk about the new head coach.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday proposed a record $260 billion election-year budget designed to improve affordability and manage dramatic cuts in federal aid without raising taxes. CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has the details.
Deicing fluid leaked into the cabin of a Delta flight at LaGuardia Airport on Sunday.
Advocates say federal staffing cuts and a hiring freeze are making it more difficult for first responders and survivors to get much needed care. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
