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There will be a new set of eyes and ears on the subway. Dozens of undercovers will be disguising themselves as normal subway riders in order to catch the thieves who've been snatching people's electronics, including iPods and iPads.
On Monday, police released crystal-clear surveillance video of a man they said tried to rape a woman inside her East Village apartment building on Sunday morning.
Murders jumped 16 percent last year in New Jersey. It was up 10 percent in big cities and 21 percent in rural areas.
"This was an incredibly violent act and put the public at risk," said Supervisory Special Agent Barbara Daly.
Police say 19-year-old Michael Wayman was arrested Thursday night without incident in Harlem by the NYPD's Regional Fugitive Task Force.
A 4-year-old boy is in the fight of his young life after he was shot in the chest during a botched robbery in the Bronx. Police said the gunman, identified as 17-year-old Mauricio Acosta, pulled the trigger while trying to steal an old coat that belonged to the boy's father.
There have been six incidents in Tenafly over the last four weeks, generally in the same section of town.
The bandits were hiding in the bushes of Stuart Leiman's house next door. The trio charged at them, forcing them into the garage. As they started to enter the house, the home's alarm system went off.
An Ivory Coast native has been convicted of raping one woman and harassing three others in New York. But he was acquitted of sexually attacking a fifth woman.
There's relief in Rosedale this morning after a gruesome discovery rattled nerves.
Detectives say they're accused of robbing four women at the Seventh Avenue/West 53rd Street station between Oct. 24 and Nov. 1.
Officials say 19 suspects face charges ranging from conspiracy to attempted murder after authorities dismantled a central Harlem gang.
Twenty-four-year-old Michael Monroe is charged with aggravated sexual assault, attempted sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child.
Gloucester Township police say surveillance cameras caught a man in a K-Mart store dancing as he stuffed two pieces of clothing under his shirt.
Police say a woman walked up to the counter, told the teller she had a gun and demanded money.
Police are looking for a suspect who they say repeatedly punched a woman inside of an elevator before taking her jewelry, cell phone and cash.
Police are searching for a sex abuse suspect whose picture was taken by a 19-year-old woman after she says he attacked her at the Union Square station.
Eye-witness Elizabeth McWilliams took the stand Tuesday in the trial of Oscar Fuller who is accused of hitting Lana Rosas in a fight over a parking spot in the East Village back in February.
Nassau County police said two armed men wearing ski masks walked into a Walmart in East Meadow around 11:30 p.m. and demanded cash from store employees at gunpoint.
A would-be robbery victim avoided serious injury Monday night after a bullet deflected off a cigarette lighter in his pocket, Nassau County police said.
Police say two suspects got in the cab and while one held a knife to the driver's neck, the other suspect took his wallet, cell phone and cash.
Fellow police officers packed the courtroom and stood outside to see the accused stand before the judge.
Sam Friedlander, the Westchester lawyer who police say killed his family and himself, apparently left behind several notes.
Police say the officer struggled with the suspect just before 11 p.m. Thursday at Riverside Drive and 91st Street.
Authorities said that the suspect passed by and grabbed the buttocks of an 8-year-old girl who was shopping with her mom inside a Marshall's clothing store in College Point.
Education officials are pointing to social media as a cause for sexual misconduct cases spiking in New York City schools.
A New York City woman is dead after plunging into an uncovered manhole in Midtown NYC. It's not clear how or why the manhole was uncovered.
New York City and New Jersey are under a heat advisory and air quality alert as the hazy and humid weather settles in across the Tri-State Area.
A jury found Paul Caneiro guilty in February of murdering his brother, sister-in-law, niece and nephew before setting their New Jersey mansion on fire in 2018.
The Long Island Rail Road is now back up and running after the MTA and unions reached a tentative deal to end the strike.
Education officials are pointing to social media as a cause for sexual misconduct cases spiking in New York City schools.
A New York City woman is dead after plunging into an uncovered manhole in Midtown NYC. It's not clear how or why the manhole was uncovered.
New York City and New Jersey are under a heat advisory and air quality alert as the hazy and humid weather settles in across the Tri-State Area.
The Long Island Rail Road is now back up and running after the MTA and unions reached a tentative deal to end the strike.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the MTA and LIRR unions reached "a fair deal" to end the strike after three days.
New York City and New Jersey are under a heat advisory and air quality alert as the hazy and humid weather settles in across the Tri-State Area.
The weekend is set to be the warmest of the year so far with summer-like weather across the Tri-State Area.
Keep an umbrella nearby as there's a chance for showers across the New York and New Jersey area. But the weather will turn to sunshine and warm temperatures for the weekend.
The weather on Wednesday will be a mix of sunshine and clouds with the potential for a shower in New York City. In the evening, rain becomes more widespread.
An unsettled pattern continues through the entire Mother's Day weekend in the New York City area.
New York City and New Jersey are under a heat advisory and air quality alert as the hazy and humid weather settles in across the Tri-State Area.
A jury found Paul Caneiro guilty in February of murdering his brother, sister-in-law, niece and nephew before setting their New Jersey mansion on fire in 2018.
New Jersey wants to help bars and restaurants cash in on the FIFA World Cup by letting them sell more alcohol during the 39-day tournament.
Research conducted by one of New Jersey's largest credit unions found a trip down the Jersey Shore is going to cost 11% more this year on average.
The driver of a Jeep was killed when their vehicle struck a tanker truck on I-287, causing both vehicles to go up in flames, New Jersey State Police said.
New York City and New Jersey are under a heat advisory and air quality alert as the hazy and humid weather settles in across the Tri-State Area.
The Long Island Rail Road is now back up and running after the MTA and unions reached a tentative deal to end the strike.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the MTA and LIRR unions reached "a fair deal" to end the strike after three days.
If history is any indication, the LIRR strike has potential to derail Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul's bid for reelection.
LIRR commuters are taking shuttle buses and subways into New York City as the largest commuter rail system in North America remains shut down.
If history is any indication, the LIRR strike has potential to derail Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul's bid for reelection.
New York City's second city-run grocery store will be in the Bronx, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and city officials announced Monday.
Alex Bores has a master's degree in computer science, but for some reason tech titans are trying to stop his campaign in New York's 12th Congressional District.
While the LIRR work stoppage has caused a mess for people heading to weekend events, the real concern is Monday morning's commute.
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
Thousands of people showed up bright and early for AIDS Walk New York 2026, the largest HIV and AIDS fundraiser in the U.S., in Central Park on Sunday.
A New York doctor who contracted and survived Ebola more than a decade ago says he is worried for healthcare workers who are at the center of treating the latest outbreak.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed millions to keep the program open, but the reforms would cut reimbursement rates for private duty nurses.
A New York native is among 16 American passengers who are quarantining in Nebraska after being on the cruise ship that is at the center of the deadly hantavirus outbreak.
American passengers on the MV Hondius cruise ship, which was hit with a deadly outbreak of the hantavirus, are back in the U.S. Three of the at least 10 people confirmed infected in the outbreak have died.
The well-known film critic and journalist Rex Reed has died at 87.
"The Pitt" star Isa Briones is bringing heightened pride and Filipino presence to both stage and screen.
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" has canceled two weeks of performances following a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
The New York Yankees survived another shaky performance by David Bednar to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-6 Monday night at Yankee Stadium.
The Mets became the first National League team to score at least 10 runs in an extra inning since the 1919 Cincinnati Reds.
Tyrone Taylor hit a game-tying three-run homer off All-Star closer David Bednar with two outs in the ninth as the Mets rallied to defeat the Yankees in 10.
Luke Weaver escaped a bases-loaded, no-outs jam against his former team as the Mets beat the Yankees Saturday night to even the Subway Series.
Anunoby has the maximum amount of time to rest before Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals.
Ahead of the 2026 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, some athletes are showing how simply reaching the starting line is a victory.
The Second Avenue Subway project has entered phase two of extending the "Q" line, but Harlem businesses say they're struggling to co-exist with the construction.
City Council members say requirement for transparent roll-down gates is burdensome for small businesses ahead of the July 1 enforcement deadline.
For more than four decades, residents living beside Brooklyn's District 13 Sanitation Garage in Coney Island have been waiting for the facility to move away from their homes.
There's a swim club in Harlem teaching kids a lifesaving skill, and they're turning timid swimmers into competitors.
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.
Education officials say several schools are having an early dismissal because of the high temperatures.
Long Island Rail Road riders are waiting for the train service to resume after the MTA and unions reached a tentative deal to end the strike.
ICE can't make arrests at immigration courts in New York City except under limited circumstances, according to a judge.
Larry Levy, Executive Dean of The National Center For Suburban Studies at Hofstra University, talks with CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu about the impact the strike could have on the race for NY Governor.
Anastasia Coleman has been the special commissioner of investigation for the New York City School District for eight years. Her office has seen the number of sexual misconduct cases spike since 2023. CBS News New York's Mahsa Saeidi reports.
