Woman Gets 24 Years For Shoving Man Off Subway Track In Queens
A woman was sentenced to 24 years in prison Wednesday, after admitting to shoving a Hindu man off a Queens subway platform to his death in an attack motivated by religious animus.
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A woman was sentenced to 24 years in prison Wednesday, after admitting to shoving a Hindu man off a Queens subway platform to his death in an attack motivated by religious animus.
Maricela Mera, the mother of accused killer Erika Menendez, offered her condolences Friday to the family of the victim, 46-year-old Sunando Sen.
Defense attorneys will have its own psychiatrist examine 31-year-old Erika Menendez.
The woman accused of shoving a man in front of a subway train in Queens last month blamed a "bad day" for her actions in a recent interview.
At a hearing on Monday, the judge ruled that Menendez is fit to stand trial. Menendez was not in court for the hearing. A lawyer hired by the woman's family said she remains hospitalized.
Police say Menendez's family members called authorities several times in the past five years because they were having difficulty dealing with her. Police did not say what the medication was.
Judge Gia Morris ordered Erika Menendez, 31, held without bail and be given a mental health exam. Menendez was arraigned Saturday night on a charge of second degree murder as a hate crime.
NYC is under an excessive heat warning today, while Long Island and the Jersey coastline are under a heat advisory.
Trump says U.S. strikes "totally obliterated" 3 Iranian nuclear facilities, but the extent of the damage to Iran's nuclear program remains unclear.
Crews were on the scene of a five-alarm fire in the University Heights section of the Bronx on Sunday night.
Pacers star guard Tyrese Haliburton, who had been playing with a strained calf, went down in the first quarter and would not return.
Kyle Schwarber and Edmundo Sosa homered, Jesús Luzardo tossed 6 2/3 scoreless innings and the Philadelphia Phillies regained sole possession of first place in the NL East with a 7-1 victory over the slumping New York Mets.
NYC is under an excessive heat warning today, while Long Island and the Jersey coastline are under a heat advisory.
Crews were on the scene of a five-alarm fire in the University Heights section of the Bronx on Sunday night.
The New York City area has the largest Jewish population outside Israel, so it is not surprising that the U.S.'s bombing of Iran became topic number one Sunday among the Democratic mayoral candidates.
Demonstrators hit the streets across New York City on Sunday in opposition of the United States' bombing of Iran.
Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil returned to Columbia University on Sunday, a day after he was released from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention.
NYC is under an excessive heat warning today, while Long Island and the Jersey coastline are under a heat advisory.
Saturday marked the first full day of summer 2025 in NYC after the summer solstice occurred at 10:41 p.m. Friday.
NYC and the surrounding area could face the first heat wave of 2025 this week, as summer officially begins.
Excessive heat is expected to hit NYC over the next few days, after summer officially arrived Friday night.
It's a steamy day around NYC, with highs expected to hit 90 and the chance of severe thunderstorms.
NYC is under an excessive heat warning today, while Long Island and the Jersey coastline are under a heat advisory.
Mahmoud Khalil arrived at Newark Airport after a federal judge ordered his release from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention in Louisiana.
Saturday marked the first full day of summer 2025 in NYC after the summer solstice occurred at 10:41 p.m. Friday.
This year, Andrew Cuomo, Jim McGreevey and Anthony Weiner are all trying to make a comeback.
Gov. Phil Murphy announced the State of Emergency declared back in March would be lifted Saturday afternoon.
Saturday marked the first full day of summer 2025 in NYC after the summer solstice occurred at 10:41 p.m. Friday.
A Long Island teenager says a Navy SEAL museum and the people who run it inspired him to overcome an unthinkable challenge.
A grassroots organization is using a new tool to alert communities to sightings of federal immigration agents amid an uptick in enforcement on Long Island and President Trump's directive to expand deportation efforts in Democratic-run cities like New York.
A Democratic candidate hoping to run Hempstead, a longtime Republican stronghold, says he's not happy about the legality of appointing -- not electing -- town supervisors.
There is controversy over a New York State Regents exam study packet that inaccurately defines Zionism and includes factual errors on the history of the conflict.
The New York City area has the largest Jewish population outside Israel, so it is not surprising that the U.S.'s bombing of Iran became topic number one Sunday among the Democratic mayoral candidates.
Demonstrators hit the streets across New York City on Sunday in opposition of the United States' bombing of Iran.
Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil returned to Columbia University on Sunday, a day after he was released from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention.
Cuomo believes his past relationship with President Trump would benefit New Yorkers, but says the president must first be willing to help them.
A bulletin from the National Terrorism Advisory System warns of a "heightened threat environment" in the U.S. following the military strikes on Iran's nuclear sites.
A Long Island teenager says a Navy SEAL museum and the people who run it inspired him to overcome an unthinkable challenge.
The clock is ticking on United Healthcare and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to reach a contract agreement or thousands of patients could lose coverage for much-needed care.
A bill that would make it standard issue for first responders to carry EpiPens or other devices for life-threatening allergies is now in Congress.
Terminally ill New Yorkers would have the legal ability to end their own lives with pharmaceutical drugs under a bill that's been approved by the New York state Legislature.
Passing nurses Sabrina Castle and Gianna Formisano saved the life of Merryl Hoffman when she experienced a sudden cardiac arrest.
Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown pleaded not guilty to a charge related to the serious beating of a music producer with a bottle in a London nightclub in 2023.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering trial in NYC was adjourned for the day Wednesday due to a sick juror.
Anne Burrell, an acclaimed chef from upstate New York, hosted "Secrets of a Restaurant Chef," "Worst Cooks in America" and other popular Food Network shows.
The judge in the Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking and racketeering trial in NYC dismissed one of the jurors Monday.
Kanye West showed up at the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs on Friday in New York City.
Pacers star guard Tyrese Haliburton, who had been playing with a strained calf, went down in the first quarter and would not return.
Kyle Schwarber and Edmundo Sosa homered, Jesús Luzardo tossed 6 2/3 scoreless innings and the Philadelphia Phillies regained sole possession of first place in the NL East with a 7-1 victory over the slumping New York Mets.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a go-ahead, two-run double during a three-run eighth inning, leading the Yankees over the Orioles 4-2 Sunday.
The New York Mets connected for seven solo shots to snap a seven-game losing streak with an 11-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
JT Brubaker gave up a single to Gary Sánchez to open the eighth for the Orioles' only hit.
The nonprofit Qaravan is working to help immigrants fleeing homophobia, discrimination, and war in the former Soviet countries of Eastern Europe.
New York City police charged a man with murder after a U.S. Navy veteran was shot and killed during an alleged road rage incident in the Bronx.
A Bronx high school student is pushing to pass a bill that would require closed captions in movie theaters across the state.
As the manager of Dollar Universe LLC, Luis Almonte said the mystery is part of the fun for many shoppers.
At a historic Jewish community center, Jewish and Asian neighbors are building bridges through shared programming and a new tradition: A street festival called "Shalom Dragon."
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.
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.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The president is expected to meet with his national security team Monday, two days after the U.S. launched strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites.
Firefighters and EMS workers were among those injured in a five-alarm fire in the University Heights section. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the latest.
New York City is under an excessive heat warning to start the week, as highs are expected to hit the mid-to-upper 90s on Monday. CBS News New York's Derick Waller reports.
Deputy Mayor for Administration Camille Joseph Varlack speaks with CBS News New York about the city's cooling centers and more.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast.
