Weekend Shootings Send 2 To Hospital In Paterson
A 25-year-old city man was shot multiple times in the upper body early Sunday.
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A 25-year-old city man was shot multiple times in the upper body early Sunday.
"She was able to fight him off. He ran out and ran into the street," said Jersey City Police Chief Tom Comey.
Nassau County Police also said a 91-year-old woman has come forward, saying she too was the victim of a burglary pattern targeting the elderly.
All three robberies occurred within hours of each other on Tuesday and are believed to have been carried out by the same man and woman who were wearing somewhat distinctive clothing.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg is closing out 2011 by touting how safe the Big Apple is, announcing near record safety levels were maintained in this year.
The suspect is described as a white man, between 45 and 49 years old. Authorities said the man weighs about 145 pounds and has a bald head, grey mustache and a mole under the left side of his lip.
Felonies in New York City stayed virtually flat in the past year, up just a quarter of a percent according to NYPD statistics, but in one precinct that covers the western part of the Rockaways, crime has soared.
Authorities are looking for two suspects, one of whom allegedly flashed a badge with a police logo and forced his victim to disrobe before sexually assaulting her in her apartment.
The first happened back on Oct. 25 when police say a suspect walked up to a man on 114th Street. Armed with a box cutter, police say the suspect demanded the man's iPhone. He handed it over and the suspect took off.
Family and friends of 39-year-old John Amendola were stunned to see his home surrounded by investigators.
The suspect was pronounced dead Saturday evening. His identity is not being released until notification of next of kin.
The crime scene inside YZ Jewelers is located behind two security doors and a battery of aging security cameras. The local police have begun releasing images it hopes will crack the case.
The city of fewer than 80,000 has had 16 murders since Oct. 1, prompting one city council member to call for the National Guard to be sent in to help.
Police say the pair struck at all times of the day in prominently high traffic areas, including Chelsea, Midtown and the West Village.
Criminals in the city apparently no longer want cold, hard, cash. Instead they are in search of hand-held electronics like iPads, smartphones, and MP3 players, according to a new report.
The attack took place early Sunday morning. Police say a 20-year-old woman was walking near Vernon Boulevard and 10th Street when two men grabbed her.
Police arrested Donald Deliotte, who is suspected in the attempted rapes of a 61-year-old and 77-year-old.
The 20-year-old woman, who authorities said was grabbed from behind, told police the suspect touched her breast and buttocks as she walked near Broadway.
It happened back on Oct. 9 around 4:15 p.m. at the Movado Outlet in Riverhead.
Police want to talk to 21-year-old Victor Mendez about the shooting death of Terrance Drayton, 26, last Sunday in the Bronx.
Authorities said a S.I. returning home from vacation, discovered that someone had opened multiple department store credit card accounts from various stores and purchased merchandise using the cards.
The NYPD says 25-year-old Levonn Allen was arrested early Thursday morning.
Officials say a man walked in, handed a teller a note and demanded money.
The suspect is described a man about 6'0'' and approximately 40-years-old. Police have released a sketch of the suspect and are asking anyone with information to come forward.
Steven Benoit, 25, and 19-year-old Jasmine Wilkins, were arrested Monday for allegedly kidnapping a 28-year-old woman.
A growing number of U.S. states are seeking to crack down on prediction markets, but face pushback from federal regulators.
A Mount Vernon police officer shot an armed man after he barricaded himself inside his apartment, police said.
A New Jersey police department is getting creative when it comes to cracking down on distracted drivers.
New York City regulators are reviewing complaints after Sail4th 250 canceled some customers' tickets without offering refunds, citing weather damage.
Three children were swept into the Passaic River Wednesday night. A little boy was later found dead, and a young girl is still missing.
A Mount Vernon police officer shot an armed man after he barricaded himself inside his apartment, police said.
New York City regulators are reviewing complaints after Sail4th 250 canceled some customers' tickets without offering refunds, citing weather damage.
Loved ones and community members are saying their final goodbyes to Staff Sgt. Angel Rampersad, a Queens resident who was killed overseas during the war with Iran.
A Bronx mother and grandmother have been charged in the death of a teenage family member. The medical examiner ruled the boy died by homicide, noting he was malnourished and dehydrated.
Heavy rain is complicating efforts to recover a teenage boy from the West River in New Haven. Strong currents and an increased flow have made the job even more difficult.
Heavy rain is complicating efforts to recover a teenage boy from the West River in New Haven. Strong currents and an increased flow have made the job even more difficult.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
There was a tornado warning in Sussex and Warren Counties in New Jersey as more severe weather passed through our area.
Weather conditions go downhill Tuesday and Wednesday with rain and potentially strong storms on deck for the New York area.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
A New Jersey police department is getting creative when it comes to cracking down on distracted drivers.
Three children were swept into the Passaic River Wednesday night. A little boy was later found dead, and a young girl is still missing.
Three kids entered the Passaic River Wednesday night. A little boy was later found dead, and investigators are still searching for one of the girls.
A CBS News Philadelphia investigation found Trenton police use-of-force incidents have increased in 2026 despite the department earning state accreditation.
One child was found dead Wednesday night after going missing in the Passaic River in New Jersey, officials say.
As the Tri-State Area prepares to mark 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks, families have a last chance to permanently honor those killed that day and those who later died from 9/11-related illnesses.
Nassau lawmakers have unanimously approved a new program aimed at supporting neurodivergent drivers if they're pulled over by police. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A school music teacher allegedly raped and strangled his sister-in-law in a "planned, twisted attack" last month on Long Island, prosecutors said. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A school music teacher allegedly raped and strangled his sister-in-law in a "planned, twisted attack" last month on Long Island, prosecutors said Wednesday.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
A Brooklyn grandmother went to the dentist hoping to fix her smile. Instead, her daughter says she lost her teeth, her health, and her independence.
President Trump said Todd Blanche will remain acting attorney general as a holdup on his nomination continues.
Republican New York gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman is deploying a campaign strategy that echoes the national GOP playbook — attack Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
Letters have been sent to thousands of New York City homeowners, stating they may have to pay the new controversial pied-à-terre tax. But some residents say they shouldn't be on that list.
A seventh person has died from Legionnaires' disease in connection with the Upper East Side cluster, New York City's health commissioner said Thursday.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
For the third day in a row, the NYC Health Department has announced a death in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
Luis Robert Jr. had a two-run single to cap an eighth-inning rally in the Mets' 4-2 victory over the Marlins on Thursday night.
Tristan Peters drew a bases-loaded walk in the 11th inning to force in automatic runner Chase Meidroth and the Chicago White Sox edged the Yankees 2-1.
The White Sox stayed 1 1/2 games ahead of Cleveland in the AL Central.
The Atlanta Braves beat the Mets 1-0 on Wednesday to split a day/night doubleheader.
Carson Benge hit a tie-breaking RBI double in the seventh inning Wednesday, lifting the Mets to a 3-2 victory over the Braves.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
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.
"New York Gritty" host Sal Bono sits down with CBS News New York's Mary Calvi to discuss this week's episode digging deeper into the deaths of Prince Teddy Khedker and his wife Nenescha in the 1990s.
Amanda Stone, Vice President of Public Affairs at the New Jersey Restaurant and Hospitality Association, talks with CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu about new efforts to cut down on waste and help businesses' bottom lines.
An officer in Dunellen was out in the streets disguised as a shrub, holding binoculars to try to catch drivers on their phones.
President Trump is threatening to pull the nomination rather than give in to the demands of two Republican senators. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
The reported Bigfoot encounter took place in Voluntown near the Pachaug State Forest in Connecticut.
