NYPD Investigating 4 New Subway Attacks, Including 2 At Times Square Station
The victims were either punched or slashed. The assaults are raising more questions about safety in the Big Apple's underground.
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The victims were either punched or slashed. The assaults are raising more questions about safety in the Big Apple's underground.
A big point of contention is the department's overtime budget, which it has already surpassed for this year.
There have already been 200 more shootings this year than at the same time in 2020.
The community leaders will help police determine which cases should be investigated as hate crimes when the suspect's motivation is unclear.
The incident started early Saturday morning when police pulled over a 44-year-old man for running a red light in the area of Claredon Road and East 45th Street.
There are calls to put an end to the violence after a 5-year-old was hit by a stray bullet in Brooklyn on Monday. The little girl was the latest victim in a surge of gun violence in the city.
Enrollment opens Wednesday to sign up for the test in June.
The low-level offenses the public can report include lost property, petit larceny, and misdemeanor criminal mischief and graffiti.
The proposals include efforts to decriminalize poverty, recognize historical and modern day racialized policing, provide transparency and accountability and more.
As we celebrate Women's History Month, CBS2 is looking at women's roles in law enforcement.
New York City is taking steps to combat hate crimes following a series of random attacks on Asian New Yorkers.
The NYPD is rolling out a new campaign to combat a big rise in graffiti across the city. But since there's no budget for it, the department is asking New Yorkers for help.
Police arrested and charged a Brooklyn man with murder Sunday after a series of subway stabbings.
It happened around 8 a.m. at 174th Street and Southern Boulevard 2 train station.
Police Commissioner Dermot Shea tweeted Saturday saying the officer has already been disciplined at the department investigates.
Some New Yorkers are growing more concerned about a nightmarish rash of subway shoving incidents and the curtailment of NYPD involvement in dealing with emotionally disturbed people.
The NYPD will provide the review board, commonly called the CCRB, more timely access to an officer's employment history to review their case.
When the next precinct commander position opens, the precinct council will receive three to five candidates to interview and then provide feedback to the commissioner, who will still make the final decision.
"I think more people need to start asking this: what the heck is going on with the firearms in New York City this year? What has changed? One thing I know is that the cops are always out there courageously doing their jobs," Shea said.
NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea says the officer was struck one time in the lower back below his bulletproof vest.
The mayor showed off a 57-page document titled the "NYPD Disciplinary System Penalty Guidelines," or more simply the "Matrix."
Arrests are continuing following the Capitol riots last week. Now some off-duty police officers around the country and members of the military are being looked into for their attendance.
In a tweet, the NYPD said the commissioner is "doing well."
It has been a year like no other for the nation's largest police department, and its 44th commissioner, Dermot Shea.
The report found the NYPD was not prepared to deal with the protests and that excessive force helped ramp up the tension in the streets.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order Friday establishing the first-ever Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs.
Jews and Muslims came together at Temple Emanu-El on the Upper East Side in a shared call for peace Friday night.
The New York Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers 101-92 on Friday night.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
The Los Angeles Kings held off the New York Islanders 3-2 on Friday night.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order Friday establishing the first-ever Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs.
Jews and Muslims came together at Temple Emanu-El on the Upper East Side in a shared call for peace Friday night.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
Prosecutors said Matthew Smith fended off efforts to hand over his car keys before the crash that killed Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa.
A former New York state trooper has been found guilty of manslaughter in a high-speed crash that killed an 11-year-old child in 2020.
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.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It's a First Alert Weather Day.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
At least 10 dead geese were recently found at Verona Park in Essex County, New Jersey.
Overhead wire problems at the Portal Bridge forced the suspension of some NJ Transit and Amtrak trains Friday.
A New Jersey toddler's death after falling more than 20 stories has prompted new legislation designed to ensure windows are properly guarded in apartment buildings across the state.
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.
Prosecutors said Matthew Smith fended off efforts to hand over his car keys before the crash that killed Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa.
A Manorville breeder was charged with animal neglect after dogs and puppies were allegedly left alone in poor conditions as a blizzard struck New York.
A father and son died in an overnight fire on Long Island. Kenneth Roberts, 42, and his son Mekhi, 12, were trapped in intense smoke inside a basement apartment.
Jones Beach will host a series of special events commemorating America's 250th birthday this summer.
A Long Island woman is reuniting with the NYU Langone medical team that helped deliver her baby after she suffered from kidney failure.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order Friday establishing the first-ever Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani denounced Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville's anti-Muslim social media post during a Ramadan event.
President Trump said Friday that the U.S. military had conducted "one of the most power bombing raids" on Iran's Kharg Island, a vital oil hub for the country.
A New Jersey toddler's death after falling more than 20 stories has prompted new legislation designed to ensure windows are properly guarded in apartment buildings across the state.
An aerial refueling tanker crashed in Western Iraq, U.S. officials said.
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.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Failed contract agreements between Mount Sinai and Anthem have caused thousands of New York patients to lose in-network care.
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."
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Actress Daryl Hannah explains why the depiction of herself in the FX miniseries "Love Story" is unacceptable in an op-ed in Friday's New York Times.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
The New York Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers 101-92 on Friday night.
The Los Angeles Kings held off the New York Islanders 3-2 on Friday night.
Alexis Lafreniere had a goal and an assist to lead the New York Rangers to a 6-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night.
The Hawks extended the NBA's longest current winning streak to eight games, beating the Nets 108-97 on Thursday night.
Mikael Backlund recorded his 600th career NHL point with a third-period goal in the Flames' 5-4 win over the Devils on Thursday night.
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.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
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.
A surprise performance by Alicia Keys caught Grand Central Terminal visitors off-guard Friday, stopping hundreds in their tracks. The free concert was part of Apple's 50th anniversary celebration. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo was there.
The first case of mpox Clade I has been detected in New York City.
In a historic move Friday, Mayor Zohran Mamdani rolled out the Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs, the first of its kind in the city. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
An investigation is underway after a man was shot and killed in Queens on Friday.
President Trump said more bombing in Iran "obliterated" military targets at the country's key oil hub. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
