Prisoner Escapes Police Custody In East New York, Brooklyn
Gerald Brooks, 39, was being taken to the 73rd Precinct when he escaped police custody around 5:30 a.m. Tuesday in East New York, according to the NYPD.
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Gerald Brooks, 39, was being taken to the 73rd Precinct when he escaped police custody around 5:30 a.m. Tuesday in East New York, according to the NYPD.
Police released a sketch Saturday of a suspect in the robbery and sexual assault of a woman in Bushwick, Brooklyn.
A man tried to rob a uniformed NYPD officer – and even addressed him as "officer" while doing so – on a downtown Brooklyn subway platform Saturday, police alleged.
Anger has erupted in Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn, over adult activity near a local park.
A car hit a bus and then jumped a curb, hitting two pedestrians in Brooklyn in a wild crash that was caught on surveillance camera.
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Police on Monday were searching for a suspect in the attempted sexual assault of a woman in Bushwick, Brooklyn.
McKinney was in his Jeep in Fort Greene Sunday night when he was shot twice through the window -- once in the torso and once in the arm.
Investigators say they've uncovered a potential problem in some elevator units after a deadly accident in Williamsburg.
Three Hispanic men are facing hate crime charges after allegedly beating up a black man in Brooklyn, officials said.
Two suspects were charged Friday night, following a shootout with police officers in Fort Greene, Brooklyn earlier in the week.
Police said Ling Pei Mei was last seen Monday at a relative's home near 66 Street and 15th Avenue in Dyker Heights.
Investigators were still on the scene Thursday morning near Park and North Portland avenues in Fort Greene where an unmarked police vehicle could be seen with broken glass and covered in bullet holes.
The men were both seen on surveillance video not far from the shooting scene where 53-year-old Michael Matusiak was killed Tuesday, police said.
Thousands of people in red T-shirts filled Cadman Plaza on Wednesday as the event got under way.
In what sounded like a pedestrian version of road rage, a passenger in a car said he was shot and wounded by angry pedestrians on a Brooklyn street.
A second body has been found at the site of Saturday's apparent gas explosion in Brooklyn, fire officials said.
A Brooklyn woman said she was kicked out of a gym over her workout gear, and she claimed it was a case of religious discrimination.
A 37-year-old man was crushed to death when an elevator he was in malfunctioned in Brooklyn early Friday morning.
A fallen tree knocked out service on the Franklin Avenue Shuttle subway service in Brooklyn Friday evening.
Police have now linked a rape in Canarsie, Brooklyn to a subsequent attempted rape in the same neighborhood.
Police late Wednesday were asking the public for help in finding a woman who is missing from her Williamsburg, Brooklyn home.
The incident happened on Sept. 23 around 3 a.m.
The children, identified as 2-year-old Tiye Macon and 3-year-old Destiny McCoy, were last seen around 10 a.m. Saturday at the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and Sutter Avenue.
A Brooklyn woman said she got a disturbing letter – saying she just lost all her health benefits because she was declared dead.
Jalen Brunson scored 31 points, as the New York Knicks defeated the 76ers, 112-109.
Jason Tucker scored twice and Alex Lyon stopped 26 shots and tied a Buffalo record with his ninth straight victory as the Sabres beat the Islanders 5-0 Saturday.
St. John's rallied from a 16-point deficit in the second half to defeat Xavier 88-83, giving Rick Pitino his 900th victory.
Sherrill said NJ Transit service will stop running during the winter storm on Sunday, when heavy snow is forecast to bury the Tri-State Area.
Federal agents in Minneapolis shot and killed a 37-year-old man in south Minneapolis Saturday morning.
St. John's rallied from a 16-point deficit in the second half to defeat Xavier 88-83, giving Rick Pitino his 900th victory.
Mamdani told New Yorkers to prepare for dangerous winter weather, from heavy snow to frigid temperatures, as the city braces for a major snowstorm.
A fire at a New York City apartment building left at least one person dead and 15 injured, Mayor Mamdani said Saturday.
The NYC area is bracing for a major winter storm that's set to hit the region with heavy snow on top of dangerous, subfreezing weather.
An all-electric air taxi was on display for the public to check out at New York City's Pier 76 on Friday.
The NYC area is bracing for a major winter storm that's set to hit the region with heavy snow on top of dangerous, subfreezing weather.
New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches of snow from Sunday to Monday as feels-like temperatures drop below 0. A winter storm watch has been issued.
A winter storm is headed to the Tri-State Area with heavy snow expected. New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches Saturday night into Monday.
Residents are feeling the cold weather, but there will be a slight break Thursday. All eyes are on the weekend with the possibility of a winter storm.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State Area with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
Sherrill said NJ Transit service will stop running during the winter storm on Sunday, when heavy snow is forecast to bury the Tri-State Area.
The NYC area is bracing for a major winter storm that's set to hit the region with heavy snow on top of dangerous, subfreezing weather.
New Jersey auto body shops may be expecting to see more business after this weekend's winter storm.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency as weather forecasts project a major snowstorm this weekend.
New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches of snow from Sunday to Monday as feels-like temperatures drop below 0. A winter storm watch has been issued.
The NYC area is bracing for a major winter storm that's set to hit the region with heavy snow on top of dangerous, subfreezing weather.
The Connetquot Central School District has been threatened with funding cuts unless it reinstates its old mascot name.
New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches of snow from Sunday to Monday as feels-like temperatures drop below 0. A winter storm watch has been issued.
The gang held a Huntington Station neighborhood under siege for years by funding violence through prostitution and sex trafficking, prosecutors said.
Dramatic video from Suffolk County police shows a deer smashing through a bank window and running around as officers try to wrangle it.
Can they plow the snow? It's a question that every New Yorker uses to judge their mayors, and many have failed the test.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency as weather forecasts project a major snowstorm this weekend.
Staten Island Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis is vowing to fight a court finding that says the lines of her 11th District are unconstitutional.
New York City is expected to employ remote learning on Monday due to the impending snowstorm.
As officials across New Jersey prepare for this weekend's expected snowstorm, Piscataway says it hasn't received a salt shipment in weeks.
Starting July 1, as many as 450,000 New Yorkers will lose EP coverage and be forced into marketplace health care plans.
Striking New York City nurses returned to the bargaining table Thursday, the New York State Nurses Association said.
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.
Pop superstar Harry Styles will open an unprecedented 30-show residency at Madison Square Garden, starting on Aug. 26 and ending on Oct. 31.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
The FCC is warning that daytime talk shows and late-night programs must give equal time to opposing political candidates, taking aim at a genre of TV that has long drawn President Trump's ire.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Channing Tatum is bringing "Magic Mike Live" to New York City, promising to "turn up the gas" on the popular show.
Jalen Brunson scored 31 points, as the New York Knicks defeated the 76ers, 112-109.
Jason Tucker scored twice and Alex Lyon stopped 26 shots and tied a Buffalo record with his ninth straight victory as the Sabres beat the Islanders 5-0 Saturday.
St. John's rallied from a 16-point deficit in the second half to defeat Xavier 88-83, giving Rick Pitino his 900th victory.
The Boston Celtics outlasted the lottery-bound Brooklyn Nets 130-126 in double overtime on Friday night.
Ryan Wedding, a 44-year-old Canadian national, was added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list last year.
A critical seasonal blood shortage is prompting renewed calls for New Yorkers to donate.
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.
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.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has the latest timeline and projected totals for Sunday's big snowstorm.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock and Scott Padgett have the very latest on the massive snowstorm that will impact the Tri-State Area from early Sunday morning into Monday.
A funeral service was held Saturday for former New Jersey Gov. Richard Codey.
The early Saturday morning blaze in the Eastchester section tore through the top three floors. Residents said they heard an explosion and felt the building shake beneath them. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
Just over two weeks after the fatal shooting of Renee Good, another person has been shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. Authorities say the 37-year-old man was a U.S. citizen. Lana Zak reports.
