NYPD Says Overall Subway Crime On The Rise
The theft of popular, must-have electronics on the subway has helped the number of grand larcenies shoot from 852 in 2010 to 1,075, according to NYPD statistics.
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The theft of popular, must-have electronics on the subway has helped the number of grand larcenies shoot from 852 in 2010 to 1,075, according to NYPD statistics.
Suffolk County officials are seeking a preliminary injunction to restrain 37 self-admitted gang members from associating within a two-square-mile "Safety Zone'' in Wyandanch.
Crime on Long Island is down significantly, according to new stats from the New York State Department of Criminal Services.
It is America's night out against crime and the police in Long Island police want to take a bite out of it.
In a city that is often only noted for crime and poverty, it's hard to see the beauty of Mount Vernon, with the trash and abandoned lots around the city.
That question evoked a wide-range of answers from people who took a Fairleigh Dickinson University PublicMind phone survey as well as people who called into the WCBS 880 talkback line.
New York officials say there were 699 hate crimes statewide last year, up 2 percent from a year earlier.
With the help state funds, Operation Impact helped police arrest more than 300 people and get 87 guns off of the streets.
We all know how wildly popular video games are, but many parents are disturbed by the violence of some games that their children or teens play. But could playing those violent games actually benefit whole neighborhoods in a very unexpected way?
Since 80 percent of Paterson falls within an Urban Enterprise Zone, the city is using UEZ grant money to buy over 50 new surveillance cameras.
Murders are up 71 percent, shootings have increased 29 percent and auto thefts jumped 39 percent for the first three months of this year.
Camden Police Chief Scott Thomson was to receive the award Friday from the Police Executive Research Forum, a law enforcement think-tank in Washington.
Overall, statistics show that crime is down in the northern suburbs, with just a few exceptions.
Police said a homeowner fought back after a gunman and two other suspects forced their way inside a home on Adams Street in East Islip around 2 a.m.
Paterson police are reporting numerous robberies in the past two weeks of people who used Craigslist to buy or sell used iPhones.
17 cities are getting federal grant money to install cameras and license plate readers, and people to check those systems.
In two separate cases, authorities say teenagers walking home from school on Long Island were robbed were hit, bitten, and robbed of their cell phones.
The mayor and council believe raw crime statistics alone could give people the wrong impression of their city.
A spokesman for the NYPD said, "while any crime increase concerns us, Central Park remains the safest precinct in the city."
Fourteen members of a violent street gang have been indicted after terrorizing central Harlem, officials announced Wednesday.
Testing performed by a troubled Long Island police lab appears to have produced erroneous results.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday ordered a study of New York's minimum- and medium-security prisons to identify those that should close.
With all the snow that's fallen on New York this winter, snowblowers are a hot commodity in at least one upstate city.
Both Newark and Camden have laid off over 160 cops within the last three months.
It was Peters' third walk-off hit of the season.
A shooting at a Brooklyn restaurant early Sunday morning left one employee dead and another injured, police sources say.
New York City's EMS needs to be competitive in salary as the department faces staffing struggles, FDNY Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore says.
The New York Yankees pulled away for an 8-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday.
Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, said the tariff fight with Canada could extend U.S. inflation, should the tense trade dynamic between the historically allied countries continue.
A shooting at a Brooklyn restaurant early Sunday morning left one employee dead and another injured, police sources say.
New York City's EMS needs to be competitive in salary as the department faces staffing struggles, FDNY Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore says.
A Burmese python was confiscated near the Coney Island boardwalk in July, New York state officials say.
A free memorial concert was held Saturday night at the College of Staten Island to pay tribute to those killed on 9/11.
Long Island's Sun and Surf Beach Club remained closed Saturday, two days after it was ravaged by a tornado.
Along with the increasingly humid conditions comes another chance of showers and storms overnight Saturday into Sunday.
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 boys from Bayonne, New Jersey, had their first loss of the season Sunday, but their Little League World Series journey isn't over yet.
The Keasbey Fire Department in Woodbridge Township, which first organized 118 years ago, is set to close in October.
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.
Along with the increasingly humid conditions comes another chance of showers and storms overnight Saturday into Sunday.
Bayonne is still riding the high from Wednesday night's Little League World Series game, where the boys beat Massachusetts 2-1.
Suffolk County Police say officers rescued a family from a boat that ran aground in the mouth of the Fire Island Inlet early Sunday morning.
Long Island's Sun and Surf Beach Club remained closed Saturday, two days after it was ravaged by a tornado.
Long Island's Sun and Surf Beach Club remained closed Saturday, two days after it was ravaged by a tornado. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
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.
Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, said the tariff fight with Canada could extend U.S. inflation, should the tense trade dynamic between the historically allied countries continue.
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is considering stepping down from his post by the end of the year, two people familiar with the matter told CBS News Saturday.
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.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
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.
"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.
It was Peters' third walk-off hit of the season.
The New York Yankees pulled away for an 8-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday.
The boys from Bayonne, New Jersey, had their first loss of the season Sunday, but their Little League World Series journey isn't over yet.
The New York Mets beat the AL Central-leading Chicago White Sox on Saturday night.
The New York Red Bulls rallied for a 1-1 draw with the Chicago Fire on Saturday night.
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.
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Suffolk County Police say officers rescued a family from a boat that ran aground in the mouth of the Fire Island Inlet early Sunday morning.
A shooting at a Brooklyn restaurant early Sunday morning left one employee dead and another injured, police sources say. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley reports.
Ellen Hart, owner of the popular Theater District restaurant Ellen's Stardust Diner, discussed her success as a restaurant owner, her past as Miss Subways and more. Watch her full appearance on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
FDNY Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore discussed pay parity for EMS workers, marking 25 years since 9/11, and more. Watch her full appearance on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Can you afford to go out on a date? Marcia Kramer spoke to some New Yorkers who said even a coffee shop meetup can be a bit pricey these days.
