Nighttime Intruder Uses Fire Escape To Break Into Sleeping Teen's Bedroom
A Bronx teenager suffered a terrifying encounter after waking to find an intruder had climbed up a fire escape and into her bedroom.
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A Bronx teenager suffered a terrifying encounter after waking to find an intruder had climbed up a fire escape and into her bedroom.
Opening statements are happening in the New Jersey murder trial of the former internet star known as "Kai the Hitchhiker" who found viral fame back in 2013.
Surveillance cameras captured the car, barreling down 47th Street in the Borough Park section and striking a 14-year-old girl back on March 27 at around 4 p.m.
Two people were caught on camera breaking into a Queens church and stealing hundreds of dollars from a donation box.
A student police say was behind a shooting scare at the Fashion Institute of technology has now been charged.
Charles Powell was found shot in the head and leg on May 16 and later died at the hospital.
"I told myself I'm gonna help the policeman to arrest the guy, to stop the guy," Bathily said.
Manhattan's Fashion Institute of Technology was placed on lockdown Friday evening after there were reports of a person with a gun at the school.
Authorities now report that 22-year-old Alfred Cooks, 33-year-old Frank Cook, and 35-year-old Leroy Dunn have all been taken into custody in connection with the murder.
A wild crash on a Brooklyn street ended with Good Samaritans chasing down the driver who police say was intoxicated and armed.
Police say the man behind the wheel hit several parked cars before trying to make a run for it.
The search is on for a suspect in a bizarre sex assault on the Upper East Side.
In his first interview since he was arrested on federal charges fraud and extortion, Michael Avenatti denied any wrongdoing but said he is "concerned" about the prospect of prison time.
Prosecutors say Patrick McDonnell is the man behind the mask seen in a YouTube video promoting cryptocurrency.
Authorities say two men pinned the victim against a wall as he was walking into his building in the Morris Heights section of the Bronx on March 19.
The gang-style ambush is the latest report in a disturbing and growing trend of groups beating other New Yorkers throughout the city.
The NYPD released surveillance photos and video of the suspect Friday. The man in that heinous attack has now been identified as 36-year-old Marc Gomez of Yonkers.
Surveillance video shows one of the suspects punching the victim, knocking him to the ground, before the other attackers swarm the victim and take his belongings.
McGregor is accused of strong-arm robbery and criminal mischief.
The hunt is on for a man who robbed and sexually assaulted a senior citizen in the Bronx on Saturday afternoon.
Investigators say the woman, who is black, sprayed multiple people, all of whom are white, in several unprovoked attacks near subway stations in Harlem and the Upper West Side on Friday.
Police say a teenager was left beaten and stabbed in the Bronx after being brutally attacked by a group of young men last month.
Jussie Smollett is now facing deeper legal troubles after a grand jury returned 16 felony counts against the actor for falsely reporting a hate crime attack against him in January.
Police say the teen allegedly pulled out a taser-like device and shocked the 13-year-old student. The 13-year-old's mother then slashed the young attacker's face with a sharp object.
Authorities say the two men were caught on camera lighting and then throwing a bottle full of flammable liquid at an apartment door in East Harlem on Feb. 28 around 9 p.m.
The Buffalo Bills expressed their condolences to defensive tackle Ed Oliver on the death of his 2-year-old son.
Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz to create a powerhouse mixed doubles pair in her return to the U.S. Open.
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
Jake Rogers hit a tiebreaking two-run homer off Jefry Yan with two out in the ninth inning, and the Chicago White Sox topped the New York Mets 6-4.
Interfaith leaders and the NYPD commissioner addressed the Central Synagogue congregation Friday night, marking one week since police say a man disrupted Shabbat services there.
Interfaith leaders and the NYPD commissioner addressed the Central Synagogue congregation Friday night, marking one week since police say a man disrupted Shabbat services there.
The 2026 New York City Summer Streets season comes to an end Saturday with festivities in Brooklyn and the Bronx.
Zero-proof beverages are having a moment, especially at Westchester County's first "spirit-free bottle shop."
Multiple people in one Queens neighborhood say their homes are repeatedly getting flooded out when storms hit.
The Milleridge Inn in Jericho went up in flames Thursday night. It's a piece of Long Island history. The main restaurant dates all the way back to 1672.
Friday's quiet weather was a much-needed respite from a tumultuous weather day on Thursday, but it won't last long.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
The undefeated Bayonne, New Jersey, all-star Little Leaguers beat West Chester, Pennsylvania, on Friday night in their second game in the Little League World Series.
Friday's quiet weather was a much-needed respite from a tumultuous weather day on Thursday, but it won't last long.
Bayonne is still riding the high from Wednesday night's Little League World Series game, where the boys beat Massachusetts 2-1.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is advancing to the next round of the Little League World Series.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
Cleanup efforts continue this weekend on Long Island after an EF-1 tornado hit the area Thursday. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
The clean-up at a Long Island beach club after Thursday's tornado will take some time. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
The Milleridge Inn in Jericho went up in flames Thursday night. It's a piece of Long Island history. The main restaurant dates all the way back to 1672.
Hundreds of people were near the Sun & Surf Beach Club in Atlantic Beach when a tornado hit.
It's a piece of Long Island history, dating back centuries. It's one of the oldest operating restaurants in America - the main restaurant dates all the way back to 1672. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
A federal appeals court said the top federal prosecutor in the Northern District of New York was unlawfully serving when he subpoenaed state Attorney General Letitia James.
A New York woman is accused of plotting "a major attack" on the state Capitol building in Albany, authorities said Thursday.
The Democratic National Committee is on the hunt for the best host city for the 2028 Democratic convention.
As we approach the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, there is an ongoing fight to repair Jersey City's memorial for the victims.
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Two more deaths have been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Friday.
Jones Beach is back open for swimmers after it was prohibited due to elevated bacterial levels. The rare shutdown took place from Thursday afternoon through midday Friday.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
The lineup for the 2026 Global Citizen Festival in New York City was announced Thursday.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.
The Buffalo Bills expressed their condolences to defensive tackle Ed Oliver on the death of his 2-year-old son.
Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz to create a powerhouse mixed doubles pair in her return to the U.S. Open.
Jake Rogers hit a tiebreaking two-run homer off Jefry Yan with two out in the ninth inning, and the Chicago White Sox topped the New York Mets 6-4.
The New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 on Friday night for their fifth straight victory.
Geno Smith threw for a touchdown during a brief preseason appearance and the New York Jets defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 17-0.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
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.
Cleanup efforts continue this weekend on Long Island after an EF-1 tornado hit the area Thursday. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
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The clean-up at a Long Island beach club after Thursday's tornado will take some time. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
Interfaith leaders and the NYPD commissioner addressed the Central Synagogue congregation Friday night, marking one week since a man disrupted Shabbat services there. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
