78-Year-Old Woman Found Dead With Cord Wrapped Around Neck In Brooklyn NYCHA Building
NYPD officers are now stationed outside of NYCHA's Carter Woodson Senior Housing Development in Brooklyn.
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NYPD officers are now stationed outside of NYCHA's Carter Woodson Senior Housing Development in Brooklyn.
The FDNY said the fire started in an apartment on the third floor of the 14-story building.
Police say the man slashed a woman walking her dog. The woman was taken to a local hospital with deep cuts in her head and both hands.
Police said the woman was walking down the street when the man came up behind her and put a knife to her throat.
Police say the EMTs were lured to the building by a false 911 call.
Officials say two FDNY emergency medical technicians were responding to a call about a person having a seizure when they were approached by a man with a gun and robbed.
As more innocent bystanders become victims, neither Police Commissioner Dermot Shea nor Mayor Bill de Blasio have any fresh solutions
Authorities said the EMS team responded to a bogus 911 call around 11 p.m. on Sackman Street in Brownsville.
Voters in Brownsville lined up early again, despite rainy weather. But, elected officials said early voting turnout is lower there than in other parts of the district.
Jessica won the Daniel Feinberg Success in Chess Award, which comes with a $40,000 college scholarship.
Rodney Maxwell, 58, was shot and killed when gunfire erupted behind a building on Hegeman Avenue in Brownsville.
According to police, the victim, 29, was riding a dirt bike when he was hit by an SUV. Police said the driver got out of the car and fled the scene on foot.
Gunfire erupted around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday on Hegeman Avenue near Osborn Street in Brownsville.
The shooting happened shortly before 2:30 a.m. Thursday near the Van Dyke Houses on Blake Avenue in Brownsville.
The tight geography of gang territories creates tension, which has a ripple effect citywide.
The shooting happened shortly before 2:30 a.m. near the Van Dyke Houses on Blake Avenue.
The Violent Crimes squad is tasked with investigating gang violence and gang-motivated shootings.
Gun violence erupted once again on the streets of New York City overnight.
It happened at the Ravenswood NYCHA Housing Complex on 35th Street in Astoria around 4:45 p.m. Tuesday.
Surveillance video shows a man running on the sidewalk and opening fire. It happened shortly before 4 p.m. on Ralph Avenue in Brownsville.
Police said the suspect followed the victim into the elevator, then placed her in a chokehold.
A 20-year-old man was shot in the head and died at a local hospital.
Police said three of the shootings stemmed from some sort of dispute, but the last may have been a robbery.
She is the first known New York City public school staff member to die from the virus.
The incident happened on Tuesday around 6 p.m. at the corner of Sackman Street and Truxton Street.
A minor electrical issue forced Air Force One to turn around and return to the U.S. less than an hour after takeoff as it was headed for Switzerland with President Trump aboard, White House officials said.
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 New Jersey family has been reunited with their beloved dog that was lost when their car was stolen.
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.
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 Area 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 New Jersey family has been reunited with their beloved dog that was lost when their car was stolen.
The New York Giants officially introduced their new head coach John Harbaugh Tuesday.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State Area 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 Area 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.
A minor electrical issue forced Air Force One to turn around and return to the U.S. less than an hour after takeoff as it was headed for Switzerland with President Trump aboard, White House officials said.
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 before departing 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.
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.
Stew Leonard's is celebrating 100 years of service and 10 years in Farmingdale.
The highly acclaimed musical "Mexodus" is making an off-Broadway return this spring.
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.
