DNA Database Expansion Begins In New York
Now anyone convicted of a felony or penal misdemeanor will have a DNA sample collected, which will be a massive expansion of the current database.
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Now anyone convicted of a felony or penal misdemeanor will have a DNA sample collected, which will be a massive expansion of the current database.
Police say if they're going to crack this, they're going to need information, even if it's offered anonymously.
It's been a violent month, both here in New York and across the country, and that's how we begin our July Audiofile of the big stories these past 31 days.
Jimmy DeCrescenzo, 50, made a lot of friends in the years he worked at the laundromat on Stillwater Avenue. His murder in the predawn hours of June 26 left his friends stunned and saddened.
The suspect was wearing a driving cap, jacket and tie when he robbed the PNC Bank Monday afternoon, police said.
The suspect is described as a white man, approximately 5-foot-7, between 175 to 190 pounds with the word "Tension" tattooed on his neck.
Police are looking for a violent robbery suspect who has victimized four people in the Bronx from May 27 to July 12.
The suspect rode up an escalator inside the W. 125th St and Broadway station along the 1 and 9 line in Morningside Heights and held his cellphone under the victim's skirt. He also touched her thigh in the process, police said.
A manhunt in under way for the man who stabbed a 25-year-old woman walking on an Upper East Side sidewalk Tuesday.
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.
CBS News New York Investigates is looking into Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, and the new work requirements in order to keep them.
Caleb Durbin broke a tie with a two-run homer in the fifth inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 6-3 on Thursday night.
Pete Crow-Armstrong laced an RBI double in the 10th inning, powering the Cubs to a 4-3 victory Thursday night over the sinking Mets and a sweep of the four-game series.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
A Queens man has been charged with deed theft after the New York Attorney General accused him of forging paperwork to steal the home of a woman with dementia.
CBS News New York Investigates is looking into Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, and the new work requirements in order to keep them.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
Victims of e-bike crashes are suing New York City over Mayor Zohran Mamdani's directive ending criminal enforcement of violations.
Elected officials are lauding the work of law enforcement in what is considered the largest gang takedown in Brooklyn history.
The World Cup has taken over New York City, but it's not just about the soccer out on the pitch. For many fans, it's about wearing the jersey and feeling honored to represent their country on the biggest stage.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
Weather is tranquil and pleasant in the New York City area for Father's Day weekend as summer officially begins.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Thursday and Friday will be First Alert Weather Days in the New York City area, with high temperatures and the chance for strong storms.
Three semi-trucks erupted in flames after a crash that killed one on the NJ Turnpike during the Thursday morning commute.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
Jersey City Mayor James Solomon says his city's $255 million budget shortfall was caused by the shortfalls of the previous administration.
The owner of a New Jersey diner says World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium have been bad for business.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
A defense attorney made stunning new claims in court Wednesday about what may have sparked the fatal stabbing of a Massapequa man.
A defense attorney made stunning new claims in court Wednesday about what may have sparked the fatal stabbing of a Massapequa man. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
All three candidates backed by NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani were projected to win their Democratic primaries Tuesday night.
A woman, her mother and her daughter from Bayport were all indicted in connection with Jor'Dynn Duncan's death on Long Island.
There is a new kind of on-demand video messaging called "kosher cameos" that just launched on Long Island and it doesn't cost a thing.
CBS News New York Investigates is looking into Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, and the new work requirements in order to keep them.
Victims of e-bike crashes are suing New York City over Mayor Zohran Mamdani's directive ending criminal enforcement of violations.
The Supreme Court on Thursday said the Trump administration can move forward with its efforts to strip more than 356,000 Syrian and Haitian immigrants of temporary protections.
New York City's Rent Guidelines Board voted Thursday night for a rent freeze, a decision that will impact millions of residents.
Jersey City Mayor James Solomon says his city's $255 million budget shortfall was caused by the shortfalls of the previous administration.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from executing subpoenas in a criminal probe that sought transgender care records for patients treated at New York hospitals.
An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
When a large tent appeared next door to Taylor Swift's Watch Hill estate this week, it didn't take long for speculation about the superstar's impending nuptials to ripple through the affluent New England seaside village.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
Caleb Durbin broke a tie with a two-run homer in the fifth inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 6-3 on Thursday night.
Pete Crow-Armstrong laced an RBI double in the 10th inning, powering the Cubs to a 4-3 victory Thursday night over the sinking Mets and a sweep of the four-game series.
The Chicago Cubs swept the reeling New York Mets with a 10-5 victory Wednesday night.
Paul Goldschmidt had two home runs and Jasson Domínguez hit a go-ahead, two-run shot in the sixth inning off Tarik Skubal, lifting the New York Yankees to a 4-2 series-winning victory over Detroit.
Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a three-run homer, Dansby Swanson also went deep and drove in four and the Cubs beat the Mets 9-6 on Tuesday night.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
After learning to swim in her 40s, one school leader is helping students gain life-saving skills.
Entrepreneurs in Brooklyn are reimagining laundry day as a social experience, turning neighborhood laundromats into gathering spaces.
Experts say the team's title run created a feeling of collective joy and connection, while some local businesses are also seeing a boost from the celebration.
Knicks fans who couldn't make it to Thursday's parade still found a way to celebrate across New York in true blue-and-orange fashion.
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 Lonnie Quinn is tracking some rain and cooler conditions on Saturday.
A Queens man who had his legs amputated years ago got a letter from the city saying he must work or volunteer to be eligible for food stamps, so he turned to CBS News New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas for help.
From the World Cup to Fourth of July celebrations, it’ll be a summer to remember in New York and New Jersey. Officials are working overtime trying to keep everyone safe. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Two powerful earthquakes have reduced a portion of the country to rubble. Venezuela's health minister now says 235 people were killed and at least 4,300 others were hurt. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
The decision will impact approximately 2 million in New Yorkers and further shows the political power that Mayor Zohran Mamdani currently wields. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
