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Authorities said the 20-year-old victim had just exited the cab and entered the vestibule area of apartment building on 30th Street and 34th Avenue when the driver of that cab followed her.
The suspect tells the victims to stay put while he goes to check if the phone is stolen, police said. However, the suspect leaves and doesn't return, according to authorities.
The incident happened shortly before 1 a.m. when the department's anti-crime unit received information about a suspicious man with a firearm in front of 21 Mill Street.
For America's big cities: the people who are supposed to have, need to have, and claim to have all the answers simply don't have a clue.
It's not clear if the suspect was a U.S. Postal Service employee or if he was just wearing a uniform as a disguise.
The incident happened on June 23 at the New York City public library on Main Street in Flushing.
Authorities said that the two men approached two male victims -- ages 32 and 21 -- at gunpoint and demanded their property.
In each of the incidents, the suspect enters the establishment while displaying a firearm and removes cash and cartons of cigarettes before fleeing the scene.
A $12,000 reward has been offered for the information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect.
The suspect entered the Venus Over Manhattan Art Gallery on June 19 and posed as a potential customer before swiping the $150,000 painting, authorities said.
The latest incident happened on Monday at 9:45 p.m. inside 1729 Lexington Ave. The suspects got away with money, a wallet and electronics.
Two men entered the Duane Reade at 100 Delancey St. and walked to the counter, where one of the men demanded money while the second suspect displayed a gun.
Bonilla allegedly knocked a 68-year-old Hempstead man down and kicked him the head and body. The victim suffers from dementia and Alzheimer's, police said, and has been in a coma since.
Police say Veronica Austin, 22, was driving her Chevrolet Trailblazer on Sunrise Highway North Service Road at around 11:15 p.m. last night when she crashed west of Pond Road.
Since Saturday, there have been three more break-ins on Oak Lane, Newark-Pompton Turnpike, and Nellis Drive.
Commuters and especially women were on edge at the Fort Hamilton Parkway subway station after police said a man sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl.
The two enhanced and very clear photos from the surveillance system has given police and the public hope that they'll soon catch the suspect.
On Tuesday, officers tried to stop the suspect who was wanted in an attempted robbery earlier in the day. The suspect fled and during the pursuit, authorities said the man fired at an officer three times.
The incident happened around 5:30 a.m. at the corner of Rockaway Beach Boulevard and Beach 91 Street. The suspect approached the woman, forced her to the ground and raped her, police said.
Authorities said in each of the incidents the suspect walked up to a store employee, demanded cash while holding a knife and fled the location with cash.
Anyone with information in regards to this robbery is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-577-TIPS.
The suspect, identified as Ibrahima Ragis, is wanted for three attacks on May 19, 28 and June 3. Anyone with information on any of these incidents is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-577-TIPS.
Authorities say they launched their investigation after members of the community registerd numerous complaints about "widespread drug dealing and violence, including shootings and robberies" in the area.
There have been dozens of burglaries all across North Jersey in recent weeks, WCBS 880's Sean Adams reported.
Anyone with information in regards to this deception larceny is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-577-TIPS.
A White Plains, New York, man is accused of using a weapon of mass destruction after an explosive incident early Monday.
The driver accused of striking and killing a Nassau County school crossing guard in February has been arraigned.
One of New York City's most notorious and prolific ghost gun traffickers is in custody, prosecutors claimed Tuesday.
New Jersey prosecutors are asking the pubic for help finding a man they say is responsible for a fatal shooting in Union City.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, the Republican gubernatorial candidate, is gaining on incumbent Kathy Hochul in the race for New York governor, according to a new poll.
A White Plains, New York, man is accused of using a weapon of mass destruction after an explosive incident early Monday.
The driver accused of striking and killing a Nassau County school crossing guard in February has been arraigned.
One of New York City's most notorious and prolific ghost gun traffickers is in custody, prosecutors claimed Tuesday.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, the Republican gubernatorial candidate, is gaining on incumbent Kathy Hochul in the race for New York governor, according to a new poll.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's office is set to roll out a new ad campaign this week targeting domestic and gender-based violence.
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.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
New Jersey prosecutors are asking the pubic for help finding a man they say is responsible for a fatal shooting in Union City.
Jersey City P.S. 17 students are celebrating a brand new mini soccer pitch built for them ahead of the FIFA World Cup this summer.
Nerdeen Kiswani, the pro-Palestinian activist targeted in what she calls an assassination plot in NYC, spoke out Monday.
Former New Jersey Assemblyman Alberto Courtinho, 56, served for more than five years, representing parts of Newark.
Warmer weather will return to New York City and the surrounding area soon.
The driver accused of striking and killing a Nassau County school crossing guard in February has been arraigned.
New York's Republican nominee for governor Bruce Blakeman took his campaign to the steps of City Hall on Monday, where he portrayed Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani as the taxing twins.
Members and associates of the Riverhead-based 48 Gang are charged with crimes linked to murders, armed robberies and shootings dating back to 2021, prosecutors said.
The St. John's Red Storm played the No. 1 overall seed Duke in the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 on Friday night.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is likely to change his plea to guilty when he next appears in court, a source with knowledge of the case tells CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, the Republican gubernatorial candidate, is gaining on incumbent Kathy Hochul in the race for New York governor, according to a new poll.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's office is set to roll out a new ad campaign this week targeting domestic and gender-based violence.
A federal corruption investigation has been launched against a member of the New York City Council and her sister, who is an aide to Gov. Kathy Hochul.
New York's Republican nominee for governor Bruce Blakeman took his campaign to the steps of City Hall on Monday, where he portrayed Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani as the taxing twins.
Former New Jersey Assemblyman Alberto Courtinho, 56, served for more than five years, representing parts of Newark.
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.
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.
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion made her Broadway debut Tuesday night, adding some of her own big hits to "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Tiger Woods was arrested last week in Florida and charged with driving under the influence after a vehicle crash.
Cal Raleigh hit a walk-off RBI single down the right field line as the Seattle Mariners beat the New York Yankees on Monday night.
Bo Bichette had a hit and drove in two runs, lifting the Mets to a 4-2 victory over the Cardinals on Monday night.
Anthony Mantha had two goals and an assist, and the Penguins rallied to defeat the Islanders 8-3 on Monday night in a crucial game in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
Jersey City P.S. 17 students are celebrating a brand new mini soccer pitch built for them ahead of the FIFA World Cup this summer.
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.
A new performing arts venue with a focus on immigrant stories is opening in Upper Manhattan this fall. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley got an exclusive tour of the construction that will give The People's Theatre its first home in more than 15 years.
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.
A White Plains, New York, man is accused of using a weapon of mass destruction after an explosive incident early Monday. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello was in federal court as the charges were announced.
The driver accused of striking and killing a Nassau County crossing guard in February has been arraigned on elevated charges. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan was in court and heard from loved ones of the 70-year-old crossing guard.
One of New York City's most notorious and prolific ghost gun traffickers is in custody, prosecutors claimed Tuesday. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
The weather brings a taste of June to the New York area as highs are around the 80s Tuesday. There is a change for an isolated shower but mainly north. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
The closing arguments come at the end of an emotional trial with testimony from Det. Jonatahn Diller's widow and fellow officers. Diller was killed during a Queens traffic stop in 2024. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
