Subway rider punched, falls on tracks in "knockout" attack
Investigators said the 62-year-old victim was punched in what appeared to be part of a game, CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
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Investigators said the 62-year-old victim was punched in what appeared to be part of a game, CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
CBS2's Lisa Rozner found out some of the public safety solutions that leaders discussed on Sunday.
NYPD stats show crime in the city is on the rise compared to last year. On Sunday, Adams wrapped up a summit with dozens of leaders in the criminal justice system. CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports.
Adams says he wants to fix what isn't working and cut down on the uptick of crime that came with the pandemic, CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
The joint city/state initiative is called "Cops, Cameras, Care."
The crime summit continues Sunday.
Mayor Eric Adams held a crime summit at Gracie Mansion on Saturday to discuss how to keep New Yorkers safe.
Gov. Hochul, Mayor Adams, MTA and NYPD officials addressed subway safety at a Saturday afternoon news conference.
The mayor is convening a high-level summit to identify solutions that preserve public safety and justice.
Mayor Eric Adams is acknowledging more needs to be done to make New Yorkers feel safer. CBS2's Alecia Reid has more on the summit taking place this weekend.
Mayor Eric Adams is convening a high-level crime summit this weekend. CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer reports the mayor is bringing together judges, district attorneys, cops, defense attorneys and advocates to seek solutions.
Thousands of people have made their way here in hopes of a new life, but Adams says despite providing what the city can in terms of shelter, medical care and legal services, more funding from the federal government is needed.
Thousands of people have made their way here, but the mayor says in order to help them the city needs more help from the federal government. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has the latest.
The mayor is meeting with criminal justice reform and mental health organizations, as well as law enforcement this weekend at Gracie Mansion.
The mayor says stats show crime is down overall across the city, but he knows more needs to be done to make New Yorkers feel safe. CBS2's John Dias has the latest.
Some staying at a nearby shelter say the migrants are getting better treatment than them. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has more.
Men at the migrant center have a recreation room with multiple TVs, plush couches and Xbox. Men at the homeless shelter have one TV and uncomfortable plastic chairs.
The proposed legislation to add Diwali would replace Anniversary Day on the school calendar.
Diwali would replace Anniversary Day, which recognizes the first Sunday School in Brooklyn.
New York City has unveiled its latest plan to deal with trash and rats, while officials are also looking at best practice in cities around the world.
New York City has unveiled its latest plan to deal with trash and rats. Officials are also looking at best practices from cities around the world, CBS2's Tim McNicholas reports.
The new rules would take effect on April 1.
The event shares a message of happiness, love, and respect for family and friends. CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
Groundbreaking is set for 2026 with construction completed by the end of 2031.
It comes just 26 days before the midterm and governor's elections, and as the city is trying to provide housing.
