Thieves in Central Park targeting people with electronics, NYPD says
The NYPD says thieves in Central Park are targeting people with electronics.
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The NYPD says thieves in Central Park are targeting people with electronics.
NYPD officials gathered Tuesday to discuss a recent uptick in crimes in Central Park and what they're doing to address it. They also discussed recent protests at Columbia University.
Police are investigating after three people were attacked in Central Park in separate robberies and attempted robberies.
CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge catches up with people in Central Park, where highs could hit the mid-80s Monday.
Police say there have been three assaults in Central Park in two days. The suspect in at least one of the attacks reportedly pulled out a gun. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports.
Police are issuing a warning about three attacks in Central Park in two days. A total of three people were victims of robberies or attempted robberies on Thursday and Friday.
Runner Brett Cohn said the coyote stopped him dead in his tracks Saturday morning. He was jogging along the 72nd Street transverse toward the Ramble when he spotted the coyote casually sauntering by. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
A pro-Israel march was held on Sunday in Central Park. CBS New York's Lori Bordonaro was there.
Sheep Meadow was packed for a view of the rare celestial spectacle. CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports.
The Great Lawn closed early in 2023 after it was damaged by storms and crowds from the annual Global Citizen Festival.
"Boardwalk Empire" actor Michael Stuhlbarg had rocks thrown at him Sunday night, and a woman was hit with a hammer just hours later.
Police are investigating several recent attacks in Central Park, including a woman who was hit with a hammer, and a star of "Boardwalk Empire" who had rocks hurled at him. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
"Boardwalk Empire" actor Michael Stuhlbarg had rocks thrown at him Sunday night, and a woman was hit with a hammer just hours later. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
After flying around Central Park for more than a year, Flaco the owl became a New York favorite. His sudden death in February saddened many, and we now know several factors could have contributed to it. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
Several factors contributed to Flaco the owl's death last month, according to his necropsy. The Central Park Zoo released the results of the report Monday.
The Central Park Zoo says Flaco died from a combination of injuries, a virus and rat poison.
The zoo says Bobbin and Sage just joined the flock of eight adult sheep in the Tisch Children's Zoo.
Figure skaters will pay tribute to the Eurasian eagle-owl, who died last month after escaping from the Central Park Zoo in 2023.
Figure skaters will pay tribute to the Eurasian eagle-owl, who died last month after escaping from the Central Park Zoo in 2023.
Local and state officials joined community leaders for the "Bring Them Home Now rally" and march on Sunday.
According to police, the man was on a blue scooter when he approached the woman from behind and grabbed her waist.
According to police, the man was on a blue scooter when he approached the woman from behind and grabbed her waist.
The legendary bar, restaurant and wedding venue first opened in 1954 and became the backdrop for countless love stories.
The legendary bar, restaurant and wedding venue first opened in 1954 and became the backdrop for countless love stories. CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock reports.
The venue first opened in 1954 and became a popular wedding spot over the years.
Pinch-hitter Graham Pauley had a go-ahead, two-run double in a four-run eighth inning, and the Marlins held off the Yankees 7-6 on Sunday.
A woman on her way to New York City went into labor as her flight was about to land at JFK Airport on Saturday. Caribbean Airlines confirmed she gave birth on Flight BW005, which was en route from Kingston, Jamaica.
Nolan Traore hit five 3-pointers and finished with 23 points and seven assists, Jalen Wilson added 19 points and the Nets beat the Wizards 121-115 on Sunday.
Pinch-hitter Luis Torrens keyed New York's four-run eighth inning with a two-run double and the Mets made it three straight wins over the San Francisco Giants with a 5-2 victory.
UCLA finished the season 37-1 by defeating the three-time national champion South Carolina Gamecocks.
A woman on her way to New York City went into labor as her flight was about to land at JFK Airport on Saturday. Caribbean Airlines confirmed she gave birth on Flight BW005, which was en route from Kingston, Jamaica.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
History was made Saturday night at Madison Square Garden as the Sirens played the Torrent before a sold-out crowd.
An NYPD officer was struck by a driver and injured during a traffic stop in Brooklyn on Saturday.
Tributes continue to pour into Brooklyn, where 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore lost her life in a senseless shooting Wednesday.
Rain has returned for Easter Sunday in the New York area after the holiday weekend kicked off with May-like weather.
UConn's jaw-dropping buzzer beater catapulted them to the Final Four.
Bridgeport firefighter Terrence Cramer was killed after his girlfriend's ex shot him in a fit of rage at a Connecticut home, according to an arrest warrant.
Jabari Bush is accused of fatally shooting active-duty Bridgeport Firefighter Terrence Cramer in Shelton, police said.
Warmer weather will return to New York City and the surrounding area soon.
The move would reduce the minimum uninsured motorist coverage for ride-share services from $1.5 million to as low as $35,000.
Fire officials are investigating the cause of a multi-alarm fire at a former chemical manufacturer in Paterson, New Jersey.
Rain has returned for Easter Sunday in the New York area after the holiday weekend kicked off with May-like weather.
With just over one square mile of land, the City of Hoboken says the 2026 FIFA World Cup could be a once-in-a-generation opportunity for homeowners.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving into Drumthwacket, the governor's official residence in Princeton.
Patrick Roy has been abruptly fired as head coach of the New York Islanders.
Stony Brook University professor Timothy Glotch is one of 10 scientists selected to shape research plans for NASA's next Artemis missions.
A Long Island man accused of shooting his sister in the head with a crossbow pleaded not guilty to attempted murder Thursday.
A Long Island high schooler and his mom are being credited with saving a sleeping neighbor from a house fire.
New York Republican gubernatorial nominee Bruce Blakeman said Tuesday he will sue the state after the Campaign Finance Board denied him matching funds.
A U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces.
The changes were likely to affect Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward, the No. 3 official at the Justice Department and Harmeet Dhillon, the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division.
President Trump ordered the Department of Homeland Security to find a way to pay "each and every employee" of the agency.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving into Drumthwacket, the governor's official residence in Princeton.
The search for the second crew member, a weapons system officer, is continuing, two U.S. officials said.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
Megan Thee Stallion was released from a New York City hospital after she got sick during a performance of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
Pinch-hitter Graham Pauley had a go-ahead, two-run double in a four-run eighth inning, and the Marlins held off the Yankees 7-6 on Sunday.
Nolan Traore hit five 3-pointers and finished with 23 points and seven assists, Jalen Wilson added 19 points and the Nets beat the Wizards 121-115 on Sunday.
Pinch-hitter Luis Torrens keyed New York's four-run eighth inning with a two-run double and the Mets made it three straight wins over the San Francisco Giants with a 5-2 victory.
UCLA finished the season 37-1 by defeating the three-time national champion South Carolina Gamecocks.
Patrick Roy has been abruptly fired as head coach of the New York Islanders.
Preparations for Passover in Brooklyn blend centuries-old rituals with modern traditions unique to each family.
New York has filed a lawsuit against solar company Attyx, saying it didn't just sell panels, it sold promises it couldn't keep.
Long before Manhattan's iconic street grid took shape, an English widow planned a Brooklyn community that helped shape the city today.
The Center for Brooklyn History showcase examines the Battle of Brooklyn through rare maps, paintings, and historical artifacts from the American Revolutionary War.
From World War II to modern mixology, women in Brooklyn fought for their place behind the bar. This Women's History Month, their legacy continues to influence the city's nightlife.
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.
CBS News New York's Craig Allen says to expect temperatures in the upper 40s and low 50s for the next few days, but the warmth will return late in the week.
Caribbean Airlines confirmed Saturday's event. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin has more on the special delivery.
It will mark the first time she has appeared on the show since her mother's disappearance on Jan. 31. Authorities believe 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie was taken from her Tucson, Arizona, home. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
It happened just before 6 a.m. on Sunday at a Park Right on West 43rd Street near 11th Avenue. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian got a look at this year’s festivities, in what’s now an over-century-old tradition.
