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.
The Mets beat the AL West-leading Rangers 6-3 on Tuesday night in their first game with Andy Green as their full-time manager.
The Rays beat the Yankees 6-1 on Tuesday in the second game of a day-night doubleheader to clinch their fifth AL East title.
Sources tell CBS News that Ukraine is ready to sign a landmark drone defense deal with the U.S., as new details of Ukrainian technology helping defend U.S. bases in the Middle East come to light.
With their 2-0 win over the Rays on Tuesday afternoon, the Yankees (90-66) moved six games ahead of the Red Sox for the AL's top wild-card spot.
Maimonides Medical Center expanded its neonatal intensive care unit to 48 beds in 2024, the largest Level IV NICU in Brooklyn, as families navigate lengthy hospital stays with their most fragile newborns.
Maimonides Medical Center expanded its neonatal intensive care unit to 48 beds in 2024, the largest Level IV NICU in Brooklyn, as families navigate lengthy hospital stays with their most fragile newborns.
The Westchester County DA's office has released body camera footage showing what it says is the aftermath of a former Tuckahoe police chief's wife allegedly crashing into three cars.
New York City bodegas are now joining a push to change state law so that they can start selling wine and even hard liquor.
Cornell University and seven fraternity members are facing a lawsuit over rape allegations.
The United Nations General Assembly continued Tuesday in Manhattan, with President Trump speaking to the assembled delegates. There were also protests in the area, as was expected.
The Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport announced it welcomed its first-ever red panda cub, marking an important achievement for the endangered species.
Rain totals on Sunday were much less substantial compared to last Sunday's prolific totals, generally averaging less than 1 inch in most locations.
Fire departments were hard at work in Paterson, New Jersey, and Fairfield County, Connecticut, due to flash flooding on Sunday morning.
Rainy weather makes a return to the New York City area this weekend.
After a week filled with periods of storminess and high humidity, a calmer and drier weather pattern is settling in for the holiday weekend.
Amid speculation Jaxson Dart's knee injury is worse than first thought, Giants head coach John Harbaugh says "evaluations are ongoing."
A robbery at the Riverside Square Mall Tuesday prompted a concern about possible gunshots there, Hackensack police said.
Flights at Newark Liberty International, John F. Kennedy International and LaGuardia airports were delayed due to an equipment outage, the FAA says.
Part of a Lavallette, New Jersey, liquor store was boarded up and a bouquet of flowers was left outside Sunday night, somber reminders of a horrific crash that killed a woman a day earlier.
Trey Smack kicked a 26-yard field goal in overtime and the Packers snapped a six-game skid with a 20-17 victory over the Jets on Sunday.
The water quality is slowly improving in the Long Island Sound, according to a local nonprofit.
A 34-year-old man was conducting an experiment in his Mineola apartment when the mixture reacted violently, according to law enforcement officials.
CBS News New York's John Elliott reports from the Brain Aneurysm Foundation Long Island Run/Walk at Jones Beach State Park on Sept. 19, 2026.
The ground beneath a Long Island woman opened up, swallowing her into the earth below.
The ground beneath a Long Island woman opened up, swallowing her into the earth below. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
New York City bodegas are now joining a push to change state law so that they can start selling wine and even hard liquor.
The United Nations General Assembly continued Tuesday in Manhattan, with President Trump speaking to the assembled delegates. There were also protests in the area, as was expected.
The ongoing feud between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani erupted again Tuesday.
The settlement is to resolve an investigation alleging the company underpaid or delayed payment to its New York City workers.
The alert is in effect through Friday, as street closures and disruptions are causing traffic congestion on Manhattan's East Side.
NYU Langone has reached an agreement with the Justice Department to end gender-affirming care for minors.
A second person has died in the Legionnaires' disease cluster in the South Bronx.
Some people in Keyport, New Jersey, claim the site of a former aircraft manufacturing plant is to blame for a growing number of cancer diagnoses, but the state says otherwise.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
One person has died and a total of five people have been sickened by Legionnaires' disease in the Bronx.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
A truck driver who spent two decades building a massive scale model of his native New York City was delighted when it went viral on TikTok.
The Feast of San Gennaro is filling New York City's Little Italy with faith, music, games and many treats starting Thursday.
The Mets beat the AL West-leading Rangers 6-3 on Tuesday night in their first game with Andy Green as their full-time manager.
The Rays beat the Yankees 6-1 on Tuesday in the second game of a day-night doubleheader to clinch their fifth AL East title.
With their 2-0 win over the Rays on Tuesday afternoon, the Yankees (90-66) moved six games ahead of the Red Sox for the AL's top wild-card spot.
Amid speculation Jaxson Dart's knee injury is worse than first thought, Giants head coach John Harbaugh says "evaluations are ongoing."
As the Yankees get prepared for the playoffs, the news is not good on the Aaron Judge front.
Maimonides Medical Center expanded its neonatal intensive care unit to 48 beds in 2024, the largest Level IV NICU in Brooklyn, as families navigate lengthy hospital stays with their most fragile newborns.
Neighbors have been waiting since 2021 for the bridge over the Belt Parkway to be rebuilt and reconnect Bath Beach with the waterfront.
The People's Theatre now has its first permanent home in more than 15 years, thanks to help from theater legends from the neighborhood, like Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Brooklyn Greenway Initiative's 1.8-acre native plant sanctuary marks 10 years at a site where historians believe hundreds of human remains still lie
At a Bay Ridge school, students who were born years after the attacks are learning about Sept. 11 through the stories of parents, teachers and first responders who lived through it.
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.
The season is uncertain for Giants fans after a devastating injury to quarterback Jaxson Dart. He suffered a knee injury during Monday night's game, and it may be worse than anticipated. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston reports.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for September 22 at 11 p.m.
New images have been released of a man accused of vandalizing an LGBTQ art display in the West Village back in August.
Officers responded to calls of shots fired at Riverside Square Mall in Hackensack, New Jersey, on Tuesday, but instead they found shattered display cases at Bloomingdale's.
President Trump has departed New York City after making a fiery speech at the U.N. that's triggered reaction around the country. This comes as the Israeli prime minister made provocative comments about Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and there's late word of a possible deal between the U.S. and Ukraine. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
