13-year-old's shooting death sparks debate about NYC's gang database
Sanjay Samuel,13, was fatally shot in Queens as he walked to school. His family is demanding police find the killer.
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Sanjay Samuel,13, was fatally shot in Queens as he walked to school. His family is demanding police find the killer.
The killing of 13-year-old Sanjay Samuel, shot in the head outside a Dunkin' in Cambria Heights, Queens earlier this week, has ignited a debate in the New York City mayor's race about public safety and the future of the city's gang database. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
A new poll from Suffolk University gives Democratic New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani a commanding lead.
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Queens Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani and Republican Curtis Sliwa made stops around the five boroughs. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
The independent mayoral candidate had been criticized by Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani for not campaigning at mosques.
Loud critics confronted the former governor as he tried making his case to Muslim voters. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Hecklers shouted down Andrew Cuomo as he spoke at a Queens mosque Friday. Cuomo blamed Zohran Mamdani, who denied any involvement in the disruption. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo is the latest mayoral candidate to announce his support for a horse-drawn carriage ban in New York City.
The NYPD deployed more than 2,000 offers to summer violence zones across the five boroughs, city officials said.
"As global leaders, civil society representatives, press and advocates come together to discuss these issues we have an obligation to ensure that they're able to do it in a safe manner," NYC Mayor Eric Adams said.
They were calling for additional funding and more charter schools. As CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports, the march and rally that followed took place as the race for New York City mayor heats up.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Thursday he plans to look into whether he has the authority to change the Department of Education's policy, which allows students to use restrooms and locker rooms that align with their gender identity.
Police were notified at around 11:30 a.m. on Thursday about a social media post allegedly threatening a shooting at Benjamin N. Cardozo High School in Bayside, Queens. Watch the full briefing with Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch.
The annual event typically means extensive traffic headaches throughout Manhattan, at a bare minimum. Watch their full briefing.
Michelle Thomas, trial attorney joins CBS New York to discuss the potential ban.
Mayor Eric Adams is cracking down on carriage horses in New York City. He signed an executive order Wednesday strengthening oversight on the industry ahead of what he hopes is an eventual ban. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
Heastie said there are many reasons why, including their work together in the Assembly. CBS News New York's political reporter Marcia Kramer has more on the race.
The New York State Assembly speaker will appear with Mamdani on Wednesday morning in the Bronx. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the latest on the race.
Incumbent Eric Adams insisted Tuesday he's not giving up on his quest to get reelected as mayor of New York City, despite his low standing in the polls.
The incumbent mayor insisted Tuesday he's not giving up on his quest to get reelected as, despite his low standing in the polls. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Dick Brennan has more on how affordability appears to be most important to voters.
Mr. Trump called Hochul's endorsement of Mamdani a "rather shocking development, and a very bad one for New York City."
President Trump has weighed in on New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's endorsement of Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayor's election. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Mr. Trump called Hochul's endorsement of Mamdani a "rather shocking development, and a very bad one for New York City. How can such a thing happen? Washington will be watching this situation very closely. No reason to be sending good money after bad!" CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
The New York governor announced her endorsement of Mamdani in an op-ed published by The New York Times.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani conceded late Tuesday that the city does not have the authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The New York Mets blanked the Milwaukee Brewers 4-0 on Tuesday night.
Andrew Arrabaca, the U.S. Army veteran arrested after allegedly shooting off a pellet gun and setting a fire outside 26 Federal Plaza, was in court Tuesday afternoon.
Tuesday's storms flooded roads and brought down trees across New York City and its suburbs.
The death of a woman who visited a Bronx lifestyle center for a popular anti-aging injection is raising questions about the safety of treatments used to keep people beautiful.
Andrew Arrabaca, the U.S. Army veteran arrested after allegedly shooting off a pellet gun and setting a fire outside 26 Federal Plaza, was in court Tuesday afternoon.
Tuesday's storms flooded roads and brought down trees across New York City and its suburbs.
The death of a woman who visited a Bronx lifestyle center for a popular anti-aging injection is raising questions about the safety of treatments used to keep people beautiful.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
Despite promises of action from Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the blocks-long homeless encampments on the West Side of Manhattan continue to stir controversy.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area Tuesday after a brief reprieve.
Storms brought flooding rains, damaging winds, hail and lightning to New York and New Jersey on Saturday.
While the air quality is improving, haze still lingers as New Yorkers brace for upcoming rain and possibly severe storms Saturday.
A tornado warning was issued in parts of New Jersey on Thursday evening.
There were two confirmed tornadoes in northern New Jersey on Tuesday.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
There have been major developments in the case of a social media influencer who was gunned down last summer on the Cross County Parkway in Westchester.
Two young children were killed during the crash in Barnegat Bay between Berkeley Township and Seaside Heights on Sunday night.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
An electrical transformer caught fire outside the Nassau County Court Building on Long Island on Tuesday.
There was a special celebration at Long Island Children's Hospital on Tuesday for two facility dogs who bring comfort to young patients. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
Matthew Smith, 21, pleaded guilty to driving drunk and crashing his pickup truck into Patricia Espinosa's car, killing her.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani conceded late Tuesday that the city does not have the authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Despite promises of action from Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the blocks-long homeless encampments on the West Side of Manhattan continue to stir controversy.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill said a preliminary analysis showed that fewer than 400 of the people registered that way went on to cast ballots.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is doubling down on his promise to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he arrives for the United Nations General Assembly in a few weeks.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
For the third day in a row, the NYC Health Department has announced a death in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
A second death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Saturday.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The final show of Jay-Z's anniversary concert series at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours after hundreds of ticketless fans flooded the gates and breached security, according to officials.
Jay-Z and some very special guests took over Yankee Stadium on Friday night, performing to a sold-out crowd.
The New York Mets blanked the Milwaukee Brewers 4-0 on Tuesday night.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered in consecutive at-bats against All-Star Braxton Ashcraft and drove in five runs, powering the Yankees to an 8-5 victory over the Pirates on Monday night.
Cooper Pratt hit his first major league homer to help spoil Freddy Peralta's return to Milwaukee as the Brewers defeated the Mets 8-3 on Monday night.
Five Yankees pitchers combined on a four-hitter as New York edged the Dodgers 2-1 to split their day-night doubleheader Sunday.
The New York Mets won a series in Philadelphia for the first time in nearly four years, beating the Phillies 6-1 on Sunday.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
Eddie Palmieri, the East Harlem legend who revolutionized Latin music, now has a street renamed in his honor.
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.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, which comes as the fifth confirmed death was reported. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Award-winning journalist and CBS contributor Norah O'Donnell talked about her new podcast "Healthful" that launched Wednesday.
A hearing is set for noon in the case of the ousted Venezuelan leader who is facing drug and weapons charges.
Three people were hospitalized after a slashing incident just before 11:40 p.m. Tuesday night on West 50th Street near Ninth Avenue.
Communities in New York and New Jersey are cleaning up after heavy rain, flash floods and confirmed tornadoes spawned from stormy weather Tuesday. CBS News New York's Christina Fan is in New Jersey and Aziza Shuler is in Queens assessing the damage.
