Schumer calls on FBI for help combatting swatting at schools
More than 220 schools across the state have been victims of swatting in recent weeks.
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More than 220 schools across the state have been victims of swatting in recent weeks.
Every time bogus threats are called in to schools, students and parents are left on edge. Now, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is trying to put an end to the disturbing trend known as swatting. CBS2's Doug Williams reports the senator went to Long Island on Thursday, asking the FBI for help.
Fire department funding secured by Schumer in 1999 will run out this year if not extended.
Funding secured by Sen. Chuck Schumer in 1999 will run out this year unless it's extended.
It has been linked to dozens of overdose deaths across upstate New York, and is now making its way south.
It has been linked to dozens of overdose deaths across upstate New York, and is now making its way south. CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
The new terminal marks the first time in 100 years the LIRR has expanded service. CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
A ceremony marking 30 years since the 1993 World Trade Center bombing happened Sunday in Lower Manhattan.
However, the feds say the objects could have been a hazard for commercial airplanes, and could have been foreign surveillance tools. CBS2's Tim McNicholas reports.
The latest one was taken down over Lake Huron on Sunday. CBS2's Tim McNicholas has the latest.
Biden spoke from inside the tunnel where the construction project is taking place.
Congressmen Josh Gottheimer and Mike Lawler are hoping to pump the brakes on the controversial measure.
More than 30 lawmakers were at the House of Justice in Harlem for the annual event.
Phillip Washington, the head of Denver International Airport, has yet to receive a confirmation hearing.
Phillip Washington, the head of Denver International Airport, has yet to receive a confirmation hearing. CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
This new funding will enable it to continue providing uninterrupted service until at least 2027.
The City Council met for a second day to examine how it plans to handle the increase of migrants.
Parents are now concerned over empty shelves at pharmacies instead of toy stores this time of year.
CBS2's Kristie Keleshian has more on parents' frustrations and Schumer's proposed solutions.
According to the NYPD, there were 45 antisemitic hate crimes in Nov. 2022, compared to 20 in Nov. 2021.
New York City has experienced a significant rise in hate crimes since Adams took office, CBS2's Marcia Kramer reports.
City, state and national officials joined with Jewish groups to take action. CBS2's Political Reporter Marcia Kramer has the story.
Sen. Schumer, Gov. Hochul and Mayor Adams spoke at an event aimed at enhancing security in Jewish communities.
The project includes four new stations in the Bronx and will cut travel times from Westchester and Connecticut.
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Sen. Chuck Schumer were in the Bronx to kick off the long awaited project to give Metro-North trains direct access to Penn Station.
Jalen Brunson scored 33 points, including a 3-pointer that capped the Knicks' opening 23-point run, and New York beat the Jazz 146-112 on Friday.
Akira Schmid got a shutout against his former team, and the Golden Knights beat the Devils 3-0 on Friday night.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been sentenced to three more months in prison for violating his supervised release terms in a New York gang case.
The destruction of homeless encampments across New York City, a hallmark policy of Mayor Eric Adams' administration, will be halted by Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
A man is now in custody in Florida in connection to the 1997 murder of Tanya Denise Jackson on Long Island.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been sentenced to three more months in prison for violating his supervised release terms in a New York gang case.
The destruction of homeless encampments across New York City, a hallmark policy of Mayor Eric Adams' administration, will be halted by Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
A man is now in custody in Florida in connection to the 1997 murder of Tanya Denise Jackson on Long Island.
A Peekskill police officer is under investigation after video shows him kicking and cursing at a suspect on the ground.
A New York City woman was unlawfully held by ICE for nearly two weeks after being detained at LaGuardia Airport before Thanksgiving, a judge ruled.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
CBS News New York has learned Jed Parkington, who died by suicide during a standoff with law enforcement on Tuesday, was fascinated with Nazi Germany.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
First Alert Weather Days have been declared in the NYC area as the arctic chill could bring record low temperatures.
A decomposed body and pipe bombs were found inside a Stamford, Connecticut, home after a shootout between the homeowner and police officers Tuesday, officials say.
An apartment building fire in Jersey City, New Jersey, displaced about 30 people Friday, sending them out into frigid temperatures.
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
First Alert Weather Days have been declared in the NYC area as the arctic chill could bring record low temperatures.
A man is now in custody in Florida in connection to the 1997 murder of Tanya Denise Jackson on Long Island.
Nassau County Police charged Vito D'Ambrosio, of Seaford, with murdering his parents at A&A Italian Deli and Pizza in Bethpage.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
Two people were killed in a stabbing in Bethpage on Long Island, Nassau County police said.
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's transition fundraising effort is paying off.
The principal of a Brooklyn middle school created controversy this week by turning down the opportunity to have a Holocaust survivor speak to students.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued executive orders Thursday designed to protect Israel and appeal to the Jewish community.
Federal prosecutors on Thursday presented an indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James to a grand jury in Norfolk, Virginia.
In New York alone, there have already been more than 17,000 flu cases and nearly 1,000 hospitalizations, and doctors anticipate it's only going to get worse as more people gather for the holidays.
Colette Smith of the Bronx was diagnosed with lung cancer, despite never smoking. Her survival story is central to her push for early detection.
Some New Yorkers want the mayor-elect to appoint a new "rat czar" when he takes office after an uptick in rat sightings.
Gio's Law would establish a $25 million grant program to equip law enforcement nationwide with EpiPens and train officers how to use them.
A blood drive was held in Harlem on Wednesday as the New York Blood Center reports a dip in its blood supply.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been sentenced to three more months in prison for violating his supervised release terms in a New York gang case.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker returns to Downtown Brooklyn with diverse cultural influences, community outreach, and a fresh take on Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
Jalen Brunson scored 33 points, including a 3-pointer that capped the Knicks' opening 23-point run, and New York beat the Jazz 146-112 on Friday.
Akira Schmid got a shutout against his former team, and the Golden Knights beat the Devils 3-0 on Friday night.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
The New York Rangers won for the league-leading 12th time on the road, beating the Ottawa Senators 4-2 on Thursday night.
The New York Islanders defeated the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche 6-3 on Thursday night.
Neighbors in Brooklyn's Victorian Flatbush are expressing frustration after the city designated only part of their area as a historic district.
Brooklyn's Prospect Park is getting financing for a long-term project to battle the impacts of climate change, city leaders say.
The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music plans a 12,000-square-foot campus at One Prospect Park West, aiming to serve thousands more with music therapy and education programs.
Some residents at NYCHA's Eastchester Gardens in the Bronx say they've been shivering on and off all week.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker returns to Downtown Brooklyn with diverse cultural influences, community outreach, and a fresh take on Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
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.
As the season of giving gets underway, charities say the need has never been greater. The Salvation Army reports a sharp rise in families asking for help this year. Evyn Moon shows us how the organization is working to meet that demand.
This time of year can be difficult for people struggling with loneliness, an issue that has grown in recent years. Cristian Benavides has the story of one woman who was able to overcome feeling alone by reconnecting with her communities and finding new ones.
Prosecutors said Hiram Carrero ,18, threw a flaming piece of paper onto a 3 train and caused a 56-year-old man to catch fire.
Police said 18-year-old Emily Finn was fatally shot by her ex-boyfriend the day before Thanksgiving.
The New Jersey town is celebrating the start of the holiday season with its annual Christmas tree lighting. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
