Bishop Lamor Whitehead speaks out about killing of robbery suspect
Bishop Lamor Whitehead and a witness Thursday spoke a South Brunswick motel where U.S. Marshals shot and killed a suspect who was wanted for robbing Whitehead.
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Bishop Lamor Whitehead and a witness Thursday spoke a South Brunswick motel where U.S. Marshals shot and killed a suspect who was wanted for robbing Whitehead.
Investigators say the suspect opened fire as they tried to serve an arrest warrant at a motel in South Brunswick. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the latest.
Hochul spoke Thursday in Manhattan about her push to expand the list of offenses that can be prosecuted as a hate crime.
CBS New York's Chis Wragge sits down with political strategist O'Brien Murray to discuss the mayor's address on crime, affordable housing and social media.
Investigators say the suspect opened fire as they tried to serve an arrest warrant at a motel in South Brunswick. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the latest.
A jury found Kevin Monahan guilty of second-degree murder for shooting 20-year-old Kaylin Gillis last April after she and her friends pulled into his long, curving driveway while they were trying to find another house.
Santos faces nearly two dozen federal charges, including wire fraud and money laundering.
The case that's played out for more than 20 years finally heads to federal court in Downtown Brooklyn. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has a closer look at the case.
A Texas prosecutor has convened a grand jury to investigate the Uvalde school shooting that killed 21 people, multiple media outlets reported.
Jermain Rigueur is expected to face a judge this afternoon in connection with multiple stabbings in Queens and Brooklyn.
Police say the suspects tried to break into two homes early Friday morning.
Law enforcement on Long Island announced Thursday they're creating a new task force to fight a spike in high end home break-ins and car thefts. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A Queens man accused in a stabbing spree that wounded at least five people is now facing attempted murder charges. CBS New York's Christina Fan has an update from investigators.
NYPD officials and Mayor Eric Adams share new information on the arrest of the Queens stabbing spree suspect.
Police say 27-year-old Jermain Rigueur was behind the series of unprovoked attacks. He now faces attempted murder, assault and criminal possession of a weapon. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
Police say 27-year-old Jermain Rigueur was behind the series of unprovoked attacks. He now faces attempted murder, assault and criminal possession of a weapon. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
Officers stopped a car that had been sought for a past crime, police said. The car took off, hitting one of the officers. He suffered a broken arm and leg.
Three of the attacks happened Wednesday morning in Springfield Gardens. Additional attacks took place Tuesday and on Jan. 8. Police said they are also eyeing the same suspect for a stabbing on a subway in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, as well. CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports.
Police want your help finding the man they say stabbed at least five people at random with a hunting knife. They say, in one case, the suspect laughed in a victim's face after the attack.
The suspect initially met the girl online, and attacked her when they met in person on January 6th, according to the NYPD. They want your help finding him.
Penny was charged with criminally negligent homicide and second-degree manslaughter after Neely's death last May and pleaded not guilty.
Police say the suspect was also shot and taken into custody. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the details from East Flatbush.
The Gilgo Beach murders suspect is due in court Tuesday on Long Island, where he is expected to be charged in a fourth murder.
The suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer is due in court Tuesday on Long Island.
Police sources tell CBS New York the 45-year-old man was trying to break up a fight between two other passengers who were arguing over loud music. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge has reaction from his family.
Hundreds of New York University's non-tenured faculty members say they're prepared to walk off the job, impacting about 25% of classes.
The Trump administration says Iran's autocratic regime is down but not out, and it won't say how long the deadly, costly conflict will go on.
The NYPD said the deadly crash in Harlem happened Thursday night on West 125th Street near Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard.
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Brady Tkachuk scored with 11.1 seconds left to give the Senators a 3-2 victory over the Islanders on Thursday night.
The Blue Jackets beat the Rangers 6-3 on Thursday night, keeping alive hopes for their first playoff berth since the 2019-20 season.
Hundreds of New York University's non-tenured faculty members say they're prepared to walk off the job, impacting about 25% of classes.
The NYPD said the deadly crash in Harlem happened Thursday night on West 125th Street near Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard.
A New York City high school student who was detained by ICE and spent nearly a year in a detention center is finally home.
Child care provider Bright Horizons has agreed to give up its permit for a Manhattan day care center.
The family of a man killed in a crash involving an FDNY truck and an Access-A-Ride bus in Brooklyn last week is planning to take legal action.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.
Montclair School District Board of Education members broke down in tears as they voted to close Renaissance Middle School.
Video shows firefighters dousing the smoldering roof of the structure on Old York Road in Branchburg, New Jersey.
Grubhub is launching New Jersey's first commercial food delivery by drone. CBS News New York has learned more about the high-tech service and how it's expected to work.
Officials say James Hadley, a New Jersey coach and educator, may have assaulted other victims.
A driver was indicted on manslaughter and assault charges Thursday in a deadly crash that killed two teenagers on Long Island back in January.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
Ten people and six vehicles were involved in the fatal accident on Long Island, according to New York State Police. Two people in their 80s were killed.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are scheduled to play Friday in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament.
Prosecutors said Matthew Smith fended off efforts to hand over his car keys before the crash that killed Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa.
Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is taking the first steps toward overhauling how the city responds to 911 calls involving mental health problems.
The MTA announced plans to replace thousands of New York City's decades-old subway cars with new models.
New York City will no longer criminally enforce minor traffic offenses for cyclists and e-bike riders, the Mamdani administration announced Wednesday.
The Mamdani administration has asked a court to allow them to stop representing former Mayor Eric Adams in a sexual assault case.
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.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
Brady Tkachuk scored with 11.1 seconds left to give the Senators a 3-2 victory over the Islanders on Thursday night.
The Blue Jackets beat the Rangers 6-3 on Thursday night, keeping alive hopes for their first playoff berth since the 2019-20 season.
Howie Rose, the longtime play-by-play voice of the New York Mets on the radio, says the upcoming 2026 season will be his last.
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Brooklyn Nets 121-92 on Wednesday night for their 10th straight win.
The New Jersey Devils beat the New York Rangers 6-3 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory.
Members of the Apollo Theater, where Kiki Shepard left her mark for 15 years, reflect on her legacy after the Harlem icon's death at age 74.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
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.
Hundreds of New York University's non-tenured faculty members say they're prepared to go on strike. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
The NYPD said the late-night shooting happened on Fulton Street in Bed-Stuy.
Police said it started when a Hyundai driver slammed into two men at 125th Street and Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
St. John's and LIU will take the court Friday in the NCAA men's basketball tournament. CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer and Otis Livingston report.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for March 19 at 11 p.m.
