Brooklyn DA Gonzalez Says He'd Support Legislation That Would Decriminalize Prostitution
Brooklyn's district attorney is considering making prostitution legal. But as CBS2's Hazel Sanchez found out Tuesday, not everyone likes that idea.
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Brooklyn's district attorney is considering making prostitution legal. But as CBS2's Hazel Sanchez found out Tuesday, not everyone likes that idea.
Zachary Madsen was seen on video attacking the 61-year-old wrestler during a Hall of Fame induction speech at Barclays Center.
Sources told CBS2 the driver initially stopped to check on the girl, but then fled the scene.
The event will feature everything from interactive wine tastings to crash courses for wine novices and experts alike.
Time Out New York editor Jennifer Picht highlights some events you don't want to miss out on.
A stubborn, wind-fueled fire flared up early Thursday morning in Brooklyn, hours after it started.
Police released surveillance video of a man wanted for questioning in the case, along with a sketch.
In 1982, Zachary Baumel, who was born in New York City, fought for Israel against against Syrian troops in Lebanon.
It happened around 7:15 p.m. on March 21 at the Church Avenue station in East Flatbush, Brooklyn.
The crash happened shortly before 5 a.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Nostrand and Flatbush avenues in East Flatbush.
Grand Rabbi Yisrul Avraham Portugal was a Holocaust survivor who came to the United States in 1960.
One person was killed when a car slammed into a tree on Avenue D and Kings Highway in Brooklyn.
Police made an arrest Sunday in the case of a man pushing another man onto the subway tracks in Brooklyn and then hitting the victim in the face with a metal lock.
A man allegedly rubbed his genitals on a 43-year-old passenger's shoulder Friday on board a southbound G train in Boerum Hill.
It happened around 8:30 a.m. Friday on Rockaway Parkway in Canarsie.
It happened around 1:15 a.m. Sunday on the Manhattan-bound C train platform at Ralph Avenue and Fulton Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant.
Surveillance video shows the victim, 21-year-old Tyquan Eversley, running for his life as 10 men chase him through East New York.
The NYPD says video captured 10 people hunting down and killing a man in Brooklyn earlier this month.
Councilman Robert Cornegy Jr., who represents Bedford-Stuyvesant and Northern Crown Heights in Brooklyn, stands 6 feet 10 inches tall.
The motive came out in court: The woman allegedly became pregnant during a relationship with another man - a police officer.
Authorities say infant Terrell Jones was found by first responders Monday just after 11 a.m. inside an apartment on East 53rd Street after call to 911.
A man shot in the mouth by an off-duty NYPD officer in East New York, Brooklyn is speaking out for the first time.
Police have released a video they say shows the man accused by a Muslim woman of assaulting her while she walked down a street in Midwood last week.
The Powerball jackpot continues to grow after no one won big in Saturday night's drawing, though two $1 million winning tickets were sold in the New York area.
Police found a male sheep soaking wet and tied to a tree in Coney Island Creek Park in Brooklyn Thursday night.
Westchester County health officials say people should avoid recreational activities along a stretch of the Hudson River until further notice due to a massive raw sewage discharge.
A beachgoer suffered a minor shark bite at Jones Beach, officials confirmed, a day after multiple shark sightings at Long Island and New York City beaches.
The weigh-in for Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest happened Friday, where Joey Chestnut, Miki Sudo and other competitive eaters were certified for the event.
President Trump hasn't committed to a firm number of people who will receive clemency — he's scheduled to have a meeting on pardons Friday afternoon, sources said.
Dozens of ships from around the world have voyaged to New York Harbor to commemorate America's 250th anniversary.
Westchester County health officials say people should avoid recreational activities along a stretch of the Hudson River until further notice due to a massive raw sewage discharge.
A beachgoer suffered a minor shark bite at Jones Beach, officials confirmed, a day after multiple shark sightings at Long Island and New York City beaches.
The weigh-in for Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest happened Friday, where Joey Chestnut, Miki Sudo and other competitive eaters were certified for the event.
Dozens of ships from around the world have voyaged to New York Harbor to commemorate America's 250th anniversary.
Friday is another day of sweltering temperatures as the extremely hot weather continues.
Friday is another day of sweltering temperatures as the extremely hot weather continues.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100 degrees set on this date in 1966.
The New York, New Jersey area is dealing with extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources try to keep residents cool.
Dangerously hot weather is beginning in the New York City area, with an Extreme Heat Warning about to go into effect.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
Friday is another day of sweltering temperatures as the extremely hot weather continues.
It was not immediately clear how many Delaney Hall detainees were impacted by the air conditioning issue or whether repairs were complete.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100 degrees set on this date in 1966.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Jersey City Mayor James Solomon is now lowering a proposed tax hike from 20% to 15%, but many residents says it's still a painful pill to swallow.
A beachgoer suffered a minor shark bite at Jones Beach, officials confirmed, a day after multiple shark sightings at Long Island and New York City beaches.
Friday is another day of sweltering temperatures as the extremely hot weather continues.
From Long Island to the World Cup, Joe Scally is making his hometown proud playing with the U.S. men's national team.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100° set on this date in 1966. That was the last time we hit 100° in Central Park was in 2012. CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn, Doug Williams, Mahsa Saeidi, Dave Carlin and Christine Sloan have team coverage.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100 degrees set on this date in 1966.
President Trump hasn't committed to a firm number of people who will receive clemency — he's scheduled to have a meeting on pardons Friday afternoon, sources said.
It was not immediately clear how many Delaney Hall detainees were impacted by the air conditioning issue or whether repairs were complete.
New York City Zohran Mamdani remained unperturbed after taking a viral roasting for telling sweat-soaked New Yorkers in the middle of an expected heat wave to set their thermostats to 78° to protect the power grid.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Jersey City Mayor James Solomon is now lowering a proposed tax hike from 20% to 15%, but many residents says it's still a painful pill to swallow.
Westchester County health officials say people should avoid recreational activities along a stretch of the Hudson River until further notice due to a massive raw sewage discharge.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from executing subpoenas in a criminal probe that sought transgender care records for patients treated at New York hospitals.
An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are expected to welcome around 1,000 guests at Madison Square Garden to celebrate their wedding, sources say.
The NYPD has announced street closures around Madison Square Garden for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated to 20 local and national charities ahead of their wedding Friday.
Two elite event designers shared their thoughts on how Taylor Swift's team might transform Madison Square Garden.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Camilo Doval forced in the go-ahead run with a bases-loaded walk in a four-run 11th inning that gave the Tigers a 6-2 victory over the Yankees on Wednesday.
Sean Keys hit his first career home run, Myles Straw added a pinch-hit shot and the Blue Jays beat the Mets 9-3 in a Canada Day matinee Wednesday.
The Boston Celtics have reportedly signed NBA free agents Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley Jr.
Riley Greene hit two of Detroit's four homers off Cam Schlittler as the Tigers beat the Yankees 9-3 on Tuesday night and sent New York to its season-worst sixth straight loss.
The World Cup is renewing the call for ferry service from West Harlem.
As children cooled off in a splash pad steps from the empty Red Hook Pool, families in the neighborhood said they are once again waiting for answers about when the public pool will open for the summer.
Miss Subways was a citywide contest that highlighted everyday New York women doing amazing things. The competition no longer exists but former titleholders say the message still rings true.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
After learning to swim in her 40s, one school leader is helping students gain life-saving skills.
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.
Westchester County says people should avoid recreational activities along a stretch of the Hudson River until further notice.
After weeks of speculation, it appears the Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding is happening at Madison Square Garden. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
President Trump is poised to pardon people convicted of violating pollution and emission laws and is said to be considering additional acts of clemency.
CBS News New York's John Elliott has a look at the First Alert Weather forecast for America's 250th.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani gave a speech focusing on the power of immigrants and the importance of immigration rights at City Hall on Friday morning to mark America's 250th birthday. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
