Victim ID'd in deadly FDNY chain-reaction crash in Brooklyn
A 78-year-old Gravesend, Brooklyn man was killed just half a block from his home in a chain-reaction crash involving an FDNY ladder truck.
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A 78-year-old Gravesend, Brooklyn man was killed just half a block from his home in a chain-reaction crash involving an FDNY ladder truck.
A police pursuit ended in a fatal crash in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
Police are investigating whether snowplow practices were properly followed after a crash killed a 50-year-old man on the Long Island Expressway.
Police said the 27-year-old victim was walking south on Seventh Ave. when a GMC van hit her while driving the wrong way on Morton St. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports from the scene.
A 16-year-old has died following a head-on collision on Wednesday night in Jackson Township, New Jersey.
A family's trip to Fort Lauderdale turned tragic when a girl was killed and her sister injured in a watercraft crash, as their father, who can't swim, jumped in to try to save them.
A Long Island man faces up to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty in a wrong-way crash that killed two teenagers. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports from Mineola.
The Long Island community is grieving after a horrific crash killed a teenager and hurt four others. The driver who hit them was also killed. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Johnny Gaudreau and brother Matthew Gaudreau were killed while riding bicycles in Oldmans Township, New Jersey, according to police.
Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau's deaths sent shockwaves through the hockey community. Here's what people are saying.
Video shows a white car slam into a parked car, causing a chain-reaction crash that killed a man who became pinned between the vehicles. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
The man charged with driving while intoxicated and slamming into a Long Island nail salon, killing four people, is due in set to appear in court.
Chadd Lackey was executive director of the New Jersey State Commission of Investigation. He was killed in a crash on July 10 in Hamilton.
The NYPD is searching for the driver of a silver Volkswagen wanted in a double-fatal hit-and-run in Queens.
Rosa had been a first grade, dual-language teacher at Grieco Elementary School in Englewood since 2005.
After the crash, the driver called Williams' wife to tell her what happened, with prosecutors saying he took responsibility for the accident.
Edwin Ivan Martinez's cousin said he was always a positive person and would light up the whole room.
Police say 42-year-old Dhkir Robinson struck Wiston Perlaza on Valentine's Day near a Garden State Parkway overpass.
Wiston Perlaza's family are asking for the driver to turn themselves in after he was struck and killed near a Garden State Parkway overpass.
The 53-year-old is being remembered as a kind woman and a loving mother and grandmother.
The victim was crossing the street in the crosswalk, but did not have the light at the time he was hit, police said.
Police are searching for up to three people they say ran away from a deadly crash overnight in Brooklyn. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports from Bushwick.
Police say the 24-year-old driver from North Carolina was killed along with four passengers from Queens when they hit the center median and collided with another vehicle early New Year's morning.
A 58-year-old man was driving a BMW when it struck a scooter at the intersection of Linden Boulevard and Thomas Boyland Street.
Investigators said the officer was headed to Westchester Medical Center to speak with a pedestrian who was hit by a car.
A man was stabbed in the stomach during an attempted robbery on a southbound No. 4 train in Lower Manhattan just after 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, police confirmed.
The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame unveiled its list of inductees for 2026, and it includes the Wu-Tang Clan, the legendary, local hop hop collective.
A man convicted of killing a woman in a New York City apartment and stuffing her body into a duffel bag was sentenced to 20 years to life on Tuesday.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani went to La Marqueta in East Harlem Tuesday to further discuss his plans for a city-run grocery stores.
The Keansburg St. Patrick's Day was shut down just hours before it started after a suspicious device was found. Police arrested the man they say first planted it, and then reported it.
A man was stabbed in the stomach during an attempted robbery on a southbound No. 4 train in Lower Manhattan just after 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, police confirmed.
The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame unveiled its list of inductees for 2026, and it includes the Wu-Tang Clan, the legendary, local hop hop collective.
A man convicted of killing a woman in a New York City apartment and stuffing her body into a duffel bag was sentenced to 20 years to life on Tuesday.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani went to La Marqueta in East Harlem Tuesday to further discuss his plans for a city-run grocery stores.
Jury selection for Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial in a Manhattan courtroom could begin as soon as Tuesday. He is being accused of raping actress Jessica Mann in 2013.
Parts of the New York area could see record high temperatures during a summerlike stretch of weather this week.
A major warmup, featuring summer-like temperatures in the 80s, will take over the Eastern Seaboard beginning Monday.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather this week.
When UConn plays Michigan for the NCAA Men's Basketball championship tonight in Indianapolis, there are a few places in New York City where fans can root on their schools.
The average price for a gallon of gas in New York City is now $4.11, which is 82 cents higher than a month ago, according to AAA.
The Keansburg St. Patrick's Day was shut down just hours before it started after a suspicious device was found. Police arrested the man they say first planted it, and then reported it.
The victim of a deadly shooting at a Chick-fil-A restaurant in Union, New Jersey, has been identified as a 23-year-old customer from New York City.
NJ Transit riders are in for some high-tech upgrades in the near future.
A North Carolina man was arrested in connection with the decades-old unsolved murder of a New Jersey woman on Friday night.
A man and his estranged wife are dead after a shooting inside the Excelcare rehabilitation facility in Egg Harbor Township Monday morning.
Fire departments across New York are opening their doors this weekend in a bid to attract sorely needed new volunteers.
A cat was rescued when it was spotted lying on the Long Island Rail Road tracks between Lindenhurst and Babylon Sunday night.
Parts of the New York area could see record high temperatures during a summerlike stretch of weather this week.
A major warmup, featuring summer-like temperatures in the 80s, will take over the Eastern Seaboard beginning Monday.
The brutal winter took out much of Southold Town Beach's sand and parking lot, forcing it to close for swimming this summer.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani went to La Marqueta in East Harlem Tuesday to further discuss his plans for a city-run grocery stores.
Annika Albrecht, Ally Sammarco and influencer Cheyenne Hunt, who helped get their stories out, spoke with CBS News about the unraveling of the Democratic congressman's political career.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced East Harlem's La Marqueta will be the home of the Big Apple's first city-owned and operated grocery store.
President Trump told CBS News senior correspondent Norah O'Donnell that Pope Leo is "wrong on the issues" Monday after lashing out at the pontiff late Sunday in a Truth Social post.
"I plan to resign my seat in Congress," Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell said Monday as he faces an expulsion vote.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
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.
The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame unveiled its list of inductees for 2026, and it includes the Wu-Tang Clan, the legendary, local hop hop collective.
Jury selection for Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial in a Manhattan courtroom could begin as soon as Tuesday. He is being accused of raping actress Jessica Mann in 2013.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
Justin Wrobleski pitched two-hit ball over a career-high eight innings, Andy Pages launched a three-run homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the punchless New York Mets 4-0 in a matchup between two of baseball's biggest spenders.
New York scored on a game-ending wild pitch in a three-run ninth inning to overcome Mike Trout's two homers for Los Angeles.
Quick, a three-time Stanley Cup champion, announced his retirement before Monday's game after 19 seasons.
Nico Hischier scored his second goal of the game on the power play with 1:45 left in overtime to give the New Jersey Devils a 4-3 win over the Ottawa Senators on Sunday night.
Nick Suzuki had a goal and an assist and the Canadiens beat the Islanders 4-1 on Sunday, eliminating New York from playoff contention.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration unveiled a dramatic traffic redesign at Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza.
New York City business owners are pushing on the State Legislature to pass Gov. Kathy Hochul's reforms that would roll back some of the climate legislation passed by New York state in 2019.
Ismael Ox lost his right hand as a child in a grenade attack, survived homelessness in the U.S., and became a citizen, all while training to represent Team USA in para Taekwondo.
These kids from Brooklyn are playing tennis in their school hallways, cafeterias and auditoriums, to make the most of limited space and resources.
Preparations for Passover in Brooklyn blend centuries-old rituals with modern traditions unique to each family.
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.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku says the possibility of severe storms developing will remain over the next few days due to the higher temperatures and humidity.
A woman was arrested for starting fires at a Chinese restaurant, a former Jewish center and a funeral home on Monday night. Firefighters said a total of four people were hurt.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani went to La Marqueta in East Harlem Tuesday to further discuss his plans for a city-run grocery stores.
A fire broke out in a Crown Heights apartment building in Brooklyn, killing two people and injuring a firefighter. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Two women spoke to CBS News about the sexual misconduct allegations against Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
