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Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg said gun crimes are a top priority under his plan to fight crime in the city.
Officers responding to a reported assault arrived at the scene and found Sean Sarker stabbed in the neck and shoulder.
According to police, the man was sitting next to the teen when he touched her right buttocks and thigh and tried to touch her groin.
Video from the most recent incident shows the suspect snatching an 85-year-old woman's purse.
Little faces attempted murder, assault, robbery and weapons charges.
Police sources tell CBS2 the victim was not the intended target, but rather an innocent bystander.
A man was shot on Monday night in Queens in what police are calling an attempted robbery gone wrong.
Police sources tell CBS2 the suspects were upset about how slowly their food was being prepared.
CBS2 spoke with her boyfriend, who said the mother of three was an innocent bystander.
Police said a 17-year-old girl was behind the counter when the suspect walked in with a gun in his waistband and demanded money.
Police found a 29-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the chest lying on the sidewalk.
New video from police shows a bizarre attack in Manhattan.
A man is seen on surveillance video punching the victim from behind and knocking him to the ground.
From the subway to the street, NYPD data shows crime is up in New York City 6% compared to last year. In some of the unprovoked attacks, we've learned the suspect has a criminal past, with victims that have sounded the alarm before.
It happened Dec. 16 in Woodside. Police say at least three armed men wearing ski masks tried to rob the off-duty lieutenant, who was shot several times.
According to investigators, the suspect slashed the 48-year-old woman in the face, arms and hands after some kind of argument.
According to police, it started when Johnson and two friends got into an argument with someone outside.
Police said a driver and two passengers were in a Nissan SUV when someone opened fire from another vehicle behind them.
It happened near the 42nd Precinct on Washington Avenue in Morrisania.
Police said the suspect approached the woman, pulled out a knife and stole $20 before taking off.
The suspects allegedly stole two iPhones, an iPad and a children's piggy bank containing more than $7,500.
Prosecutors claim Maxwell is a dangerous predator who helped Epstein abuse teenage girls.
Police responded to a 911 call for a person armed with a gun and knife shortly after 4 a.m. on Eastern Parkway near Utica Avenue in Crown Heights.
If convicted, Maxwell could face up to 80 years in prison.
Police said the 32-year-old victim got into a fight with another man, who pulled out a gun and shot him in the left hand.
Disturbing attacks by two dogs were caught on camera in the Dix Hills neighborhood on Long Island.
The New York City Council is considering a new bill to address the city's backlog of emergency calls as some say the situation has reached critical mass.
Bayonne is still riding the high from Wednesday night's Little League World Series game, where the boys beat Massachusetts 2-1.
This year, Westchester's Annual 9/11 Day of Service will expand to four days, taking place from Sept. 8-11.
"The Amateur" by Chris Bohjalian is about a golf prodigy in Westchester County, NY who hits a shot that kills a young caddy, and how her life unravels and troubling secrets are revealed after the tragedy
Disturbing attacks by two dogs were caught on camera in the Dix Hills neighborhood on Long Island.
The New York City Council is considering a new bill to address the city's backlog of emergency calls as some say the situation has reached critical mass.
This year, Westchester's Annual 9/11 Day of Service will expand to four days, taking place from Sept. 8-11.
A New York woman is accused of plotting "a major attack" on the state Capitol building in Albany, authorities said Thursday.
A car crash left three people hurt and multiple vehicles mangled Thursday morning in Manhattan's Inwood neighborhood.
A tornado warning that was issued for Queens and parts of Nassau County due to a severe thunderstorm in the area of Rockaway Beach has been canceled.
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.
Bayonne is still riding the high from Wednesday night's Little League World Series game, where the boys beat Massachusetts 2-1.
A tornado warning that was issued for Queens and parts of Nassau County due to a severe thunderstorm in the area of Rockaway Beach has been canceled.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is advancing to the next round of the Little League World Series.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
A former New Jersey correctional police officer pleaded guilty to smuggling contraband into Northern State Prison, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced Wednesday.
Disturbing attacks by two dogs were caught on camera in the Dix Hills neighborhood on Long Island.
Disturbing attacks by two dogs were caught on camera in the Dix Hills neighborhood on Long Island. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff spoke with the victims and the dogs' owners.
A tornado warning that was issued for Queens and parts of Nassau County due to a severe thunderstorm in the area of Rockaway Beach has been canceled.
Long Island is getting a new soccer team. The United Soccer League has awarded a professional men's franchise to Long Island that is set to launch in 2028.
A fuel truck overturned on the Rockaway Turnpike on the border of Queens and Nassau County on Wednesday. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
A New York woman is accused of plotting "a major attack" on the state Capitol building in Albany, authorities said Thursday.
The Democratic National Committee is on the hunt for the best host city for the 2028 Democratic convention.
As we approach the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, there is an ongoing fight to repair Jersey City's memorial for the victims.
President Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. and Canada have reached a last-minute agreement to pause the 50% tariffs.
The New York City Council held an hours-long hearing Tuesday afternoon on the controversial new pied-à-terre tax rollout.
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.
Jones Beach is back open for swimmers after it was prohibited due to elevated bacterial levels. The rare shutdown took place from Thursday afternoon through midday 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.
Bayonne is still riding the high from Wednesday night's Little League World Series game, where the boys beat Massachusetts 2-1.
MLS-leading Nashville SC pulled out a 1-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Wednesday night.
FC Cincinnati beat New York City FC 2-1 on Wednesday.
Pete Alonso's drive down the left-field line in the seventh inning was ruled foul, and the New York Yankees took advantage of that reprieve, scoring twice in the top of the eighth to beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-3 on Wednesday night.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is advancing to the next round of the Little League World Series.
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.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
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.
Bayonne is still riding the high from Wednesday night's Little League World Series game, where the boys beat Massachusetts 2-1. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian spoke with the team as they prepare for their next game.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for August 20 at 7:30 p.m.
In the last quarter century, the idea of giving back on September 11th has taken root. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports on plans to expand the Day of Service in Westchester County.
Disturbing attacks by two dogs were caught on camera in the Dix Hills neighborhood on Long Island. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff spoke with the victims and the dogs' owners.
It's a situation some say has become a crisis – the backlog of emergency calls in New York City. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports on the proposed changes that could potentially save lives.
