Father of missing Bronx child charged with murder and manslaughter
Charges have been filed against Arius Williams, the father of missing Bronx 2-year-old Montrell Williams, whose body was believed to have been pulled from the East River.
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Charges have been filed against Arius Williams, the father of missing Bronx 2-year-old Montrell Williams, whose body was believed to have been pulled from the East River.
CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis has been following the story all week and has the latest from Bronx Criminal Court, where the father is expected to go before a judge.
Three bodies were pulled from New York City's East River this weekend.
Three bodies have been found in New York City's East River since Friday evening.
The Mexican navy ship that struck the Brooklyn Bridge last month was moved for repairs Friday morning. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook captured the action.
The Mexican Navy ship that struck the Brooklyn Bridge on May 17 will be towed from Manhattan to Brooklyn on Friday.
The Macy's 4th of July Fireworks show in NYC is headed back to the East River for 2025, Mayor Eric Adams announced.
The holiday tradition returns on Friday, July 4, as the nation celebrates Independence Day.
NYPD boats went back out in search of a 15-year-old who disappeared underneath the Roosevelt Island Bridge.
Dive teams continued their search Saturday for a missing teen who disappeared in the East River on Friday.
Police in NYC have suspended their search for a teen reported missing in the East River off Roosevelt Island.
The NYPD has suspended its search for a teen reported missing in the East River off Roosevelt Island. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo has the latest.
Two people died and more than a dozen were hurt when a Mexican navy training ship hit the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday evening in New York City, officials said. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Two Amtrak rail tunnels under the East River are about to undergo a massive rehabilitation project, but as CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports there are concerns about the work's impact on LIRR service.
Amtrak's East River Tunnel project is facing pushback from other transit officials and New York elected leaders.
She was walking on solid ground on Wednesday, after walking into the hearts of those who saved her. But as CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer reports, she still hasn't been claimed.
Police say human remains were found in a suitcase in the East River on Wednesday evening.
A man's body washed up in an arm of the East River in July. He's the third person found dead there in the past year.
A Brooklyn mother is desperately seeking answers after her son's body was found in a branch of the East River after leaving a nearby nightclub. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the story.
A mother in Brooklyn is desperately seeking answers after her son's body was found in a branch of the East River. As CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports, he is the third person found dead there after leaving nearby nightclubs in the past year.
Divers pulled his body from the water at Pier 16.
The family of a 13-year-old boy who went missing in the East River confirms his body has been found. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3SaOcwG
It wasn't immediately clear if the body was pulled from the East River was 13-year-old Kavion Brown Godfrey, who was last seen going into the water a week ago. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
The teenager entered the river near East Sixth Street and was seen by witnesses struggling against strong currents.
It's been nearly a week since a teenager went missing in the East River, and his parents are demanding answers about what happened. CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports on the continued search efforts. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/45Pk79d
The New York Knicks outlasted the Brooklyn Nets 93-92 on Friday night for their fifth consecutive victory.
Nicholas Brendon was best known for his role as Xander Harris on all seven seasons of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."
The Washington Capitals beat the New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Friday night.
Fifth-seeded St. John's beat Northern Iowa 79-53 on Friday night for its second NCAA Tournament victory since 2000.
A Florida man has been arrested in connection to a deadly Upper East Side hit-and-run.
A Florida man has been arrested in connection to a deadly Upper East Side hit-and-run.
A man was driving under the influence Thursday night when he struck two cyclists, killing one, the NYPD said.
New York and New Jersey lawmakers have announced a bipartisan, bi-state bill to address E-ZPass late fees.
The good Samaritan who helped a woman after she was randomly attacked and stabbed in Queens is speaking out.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
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.
A New Jersey teen attending yeshiva school in Israel is back home after a journey that took him through three countries, at times on foot.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill accused ICE of ignoring the concerns of Roxbury residents after it bought the vacant warehouse on Route 46.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
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.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
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.
New York and New Jersey lawmakers have announced a bipartisan, bi-state bill to address E-ZPass late fees.
Border czar Tom Homan is expected back on Capitol Hill later Friday for bipartisan talks.
It is unclear under what circumstances President Trump would authorize the use of U.S. troops on the ground in Iran.
The Dark Skies Protection Act is aimed at reducing artificial light between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. across New York state.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill accused ICE of ignoring the concerns of Roxbury residents after it bought the vacant warehouse on Route 46.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
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.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
The New York Knicks outlasted the Brooklyn Nets 93-92 on Friday night for their fifth consecutive victory.
The Washington Capitals beat the New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Friday night.
Fifth-seeded St. John's beat Northern Iowa 79-53 on Friday night for its second NCAA Tournament victory since 2000.
No. 4 seed Alabama rallied from an early double-digit deficit to beat 13th-seeded Hofstra 90-70 in a first-round game in the Midwest Region of the NCAA Tournament on Friday.
Top-seeded Arizona opened its NCAA Tournament run with a 92-58 victory over Long Island on Friday.
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.
St. John's is headed to the Second Round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament after blowing out Northern Iowa. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston and Andrew Ramos report.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for March 20 at 11 p.m.
A driver is accused of running over two delivery workers in Harlem, killing one and critically injuring the other. It was all caught on camera. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
Thousands more Marines and war ships are headed toward the Middle East, but President Trump says he's considering "winding down" the operation. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Body camera video was released late Friday showing Justin Timberlake's 2024 DWI arrest in the Hamptons. Timberlake sued to block the footage from being made public, but an agreement was reached. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
