Police Confiscate Nearly $2 Million Worth Of Psychedelic Mushrooms In Brooklyn
Police arrested three men and confiscated more than 250 pounds of psychedelic mushrooms in a raid in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn this week.
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Police arrested three men and confiscated more than 250 pounds of psychedelic mushrooms in a raid in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn this week.
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams identified the woman on Twitter Friday as Alexandra Melo, grandmother of 1-year-old Ivan Paez.
In both cases, the victims were first asked their race and ethnicity before being punched in the face, police said.
Police on Thursday released surveillance video of a suspect who barged into an 85-year-old man's Greenpoint, Brooklyn home and robbed him.
The NYPD is asking for the public's help in locating several men depicted in surveillance video in connection to a burglary in a Brooklyn drug store.
The fire began around 8:30 a.m. inside an apartment on the 13th floor of the building on Mother Gaston Boulevard in Brownsville.
Residents in Brownsville say they're having a hard time getting their packages from the post office-- and it's not just during the holiday season.
It happened just before midnight Saturday at the Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church on Metropolitan Avenue and was caught on surveillance video.
Police sources say a vehicle hit an unmarked police car at Farragut Rd. and E. 49th St. The striking vehicle then took off with police in pursuit.
Authorities say four people were injured. Three of the injured were taken to Methodist Hospital with serious injuries.
The incident happened on Linden Street and Holly Boulevard in East New York at around 10:55 p.m. on Dec. 5.
The artist describes the igloo, which can glow in different colors and fit up to 50 people, was like a sanctuary for people to listen to music and "escape the world a little bit."
According to police, Delvin Martinez, 31, of Brooklyn, was fatally stabbed in the torso and neck during an assault on Heyward Street in the Williamsburg section shortly after midnight.
Five people have been arrested in connection to a robbery and assault of a teenage boy at a train station in Brooklyn earlier this week.
Police are investigating after a 31-year-old man was stabbed to death in Brooklyn early Sunday morning.
The 33-year-old male driver arrived at Schnectady and Saint Marks avenues on Sunday Nov. 27 around 4 a.m. to pick up passengers.
Surrounded by auto body shops and warehouses, the greenhouse might be the last thing you'd expect to find on the Brownsville street corner, but it's been a staple of the community for nearly 20 years.
Now, the NYPD is investigating whether someone tried to cover up a death, and if so, why?
A collision in Brooklyn left a 9-year-old boy lying in the street and his mother screaming for help Friday morning.
The NYPD released video Thursday that they say shows the final harrowing moments of 25-year-old Alastasia Bryan's life.
Alastasia Bryan, 25, was inside her parked car at Avenue L and 73rd Street about to drive to Rikers Island where she had just started working as a correction officer a month ago.
Police said the 14-year-old boy was riding between two cars of a southbound L train when he attempted to jump off the moving train and onto a station platform.
Police say just before 2 a.m. on Oct. 16th, a man entered a food truck located inside a parking lot on the 500 block of Dekalb Avenue through a window.
Police on Thursday were searching for 10 people who attacked and robbed a teenage boy at an elevated subway station in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn.
Police say the shooting occurred at 2:40 p.m. on the 700 block of E. 80th Street in Brooklyn's Canarsie neighborhood.
A U.S. Postal Service truck struck and killed a beloved fixture of New York City's music scene over the weekend. The driver, who is accused of fleeing the scene, is now facing charges.
Brett Baty hit the first grand slam of his career and the Mets held off the Braves 8-5 on Monday night for their sixth win in seven games.
Back in March 1994, Yossi Spalter traveled on a van with his Yeshiva classmates from Manhattan to Crown Heights over the Brooklyn Bridge. The trip changed his life.
Four suspects pulled off a brazen smash-and-grab robbery inside a Woodbridge, New Jersey, jewelry store over the weekend.
The large earthquake that struck Colombia on Monday has left many people in Queens concerned. The borough has one of the largest Colombian-American populations in the New York City area.
A U.S. Postal Service truck struck and killed a beloved fixture of New York City's music scene over the weekend. The driver, who is accused of fleeing the scene, is now facing charges.
Back in March 1994, Yossi Spalter traveled on a van with his Yeshiva classmates from Manhattan to Crown Heights over the Brooklyn Bridge. The trip changed his life.
The large earthquake that struck Colombia on Monday has left many people in Queens concerned. The borough has one of the largest Colombian-American populations in the New York City area.
A judge on Staten Island has temporarily blocked implementation of New York City's new pied-à-terre tax.
The captain of the boat that capsized near Liberty Island Saturday, resulting in the death of a mother and her infant child, appeared in federal court Monday.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
The New York area will get some brief relief Sunday from the humid weather.
Friday evening brought yet another round of prolific thunderstorms to the Tri-State Area.
A 16-year-old boy was killed after he was hit Wednesday night by a Metro-North train going from Danbury to South Norwalk, police said.
Four suspects pulled off a brazen smash-and-grab robbery inside a Woodbridge, New Jersey, jewelry store over the weekend.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Residents of a Newark apartment complex got a startling wakeup call Sunday morning when police in tactical gear, responding to reports of multiple people shot, stormed their building.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
The New York area will get some brief relief Sunday from the humid weather.
A car plowed into a road crew on Long Island Monday morning, killing one worker and seriously injuring two others, Suffolk County police said. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A construction worker was killed and two others were injured when they were struck by a vehicle in Nesconset on Monday morning, Suffolk County police said.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
The NYPD is mourning the death of a former chief.
Back in March 1994, Yossi Spalter traveled on a van with his Yeshiva classmates from Manhattan to Crown Heights over the Brooklyn Bridge. The trip changed his life.
A judge on Staten Island has temporarily blocked implementation of New York City's new pied-à-terre tax.
"This is a choice that I am making to feel more in control of my life," said 36-year-old Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
In a narrow 50-49 vote, President Trump's former defense lawyer was confirmed as attorney general in a vote early Saturday.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council claims The High Line Hotel tested positive for Legionella bacteria twice this summer.
Several lawsuits were announced Thursday against New York City and others connected to a deadly 2025 Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
The source of exposure for the Legionnaires cluster on Manhattan's Upper East Side has been eliminated, according to the New York City Health Department.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
Brett Baty hit the first grand slam of his career and the Mets held off the Braves 8-5 on Monday night for their sixth win in seven games.
The New York Mets routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-1 on Sunday afternoon.
Don Nelson was one of two coaches in NBA history to have at least 250 wins with three different franchises — Milwaukee, Dallas and Golden State.
Michael Harris II opened the 10th inning with an RBI single, and the Braves beat the Yankees 2-1 on Sunday to prevent a three-game sweep.
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the New York Mets 9-0 on Saturday night to end a four-game skid.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
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.
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.
They are 06, 37, 54, 55, 64 and a Powerball of 10. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett says the Tri-State Area could see rain on Tuesday afternoon into the evening. The high will be in the upper 80s.
At last 111 people were killed when a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the western part of the South American country on Monday. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
The ruling pauses enforcement on the tax for people who own second properties while a lawsuit brought by a group of homeowners moves forward. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
The driver is now facing charges. One of the victim's closest friends spoke to CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal.
