Bodega workers ask Manhattan DA to drop murder charges in deadly stabbing
The clerk, who spoke exclusively with CBS2, says it was all in self-defense.
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The clerk, who spoke exclusively with CBS2, says it was all in self-defense.
They're asking DA Bragg to drop the charges against the clerk who fatally stabbed a disgruntled customer in Hamilton Heights. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has the latest.
Jose Alba said he is grateful for all the support he has been receiving from co-workers and everyday New Yorkers.
We are hearing for the first time from the bodega worker who's facing murder charges following a deadly stabbing in Hamilton Heights. CBS2's John Dias reports.
Jose Alba says he's thankful for all the support he has received from people across New York City. CBS2's Ali Bauman has the exclusive interview.
The victim from Saturday's deadly attack has been identified as 14-year-old Ethan Reyes, from Yonkers.
A 15-year-old boy is facing murder charges, accused of stabbing another teen to death on a subway platform. As the victim's family mourns his death, commuters tell CBS2's Alecia Reid there's heightened fear when riding the subway.
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with killing another teen on a subway platform Saturday. As the young victim's family mourns his death, commuters tell CBS2's Alecia Reid there's heightened fear when riding the subway.
One witness says three teenage girls were trying to rob a 14-year-old boy when things escalated.
A teenager is facing murder charges for the deadly stabbing of a 14-year-old boy on a subway platform in Hamilton Heights. CBS2's Alecia Reid reports.
Calls are growing for charges to be dropped against a Hamilton Heights bodega worker.
A 14-year-old boy has died after being stabbed on a 1 train platform at a Hamilton Heights subway station. As CBS2's Alecia Reid reports, this comes after at least two other stabbings in recent days.
A teenager was stabbed to death on the 1 train platform at a Hamilton Heights subway station Saturday. As CBS2's Alecia Reid reports, police are searching for the attacker, who is still on the loose.
Many people, including Mayor Eric Adams, are defending the worker's actions as self-defense.
The 51-year-old worker was released from Rikers Island on Thursday night. CBS2's Ali Bauman has the latest on the investigation.
A 51-year-old Hamilton Heights bodega worker is charged with second-degree murder in the incident. CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
Many people, including Mayor Eric Adams, are defending the worker's actions as self-defense, CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
Surveillance video shows the moment the shooter opened fire on busy Amsterdam Avenue and sent people running.
Surveillance video shows the moment the shooter opened fire on busy Amsterdam Avenue and sent people running, CBS2's Tony Aiello reports.
Police said the teen got into an argument with a group of four people, when one of them pulled out a sharp object and stabbed him three times.
Police said the suspect grabbed several items from the shelves and tried to leave without paying.
The city's Department of Buildings said the six-story building on West 144th Street in Hamilton Heights is undergoing permitted renovations to repair damage from a 2017 fire.
Police said McKay was minding his business when a gunfight broke out nearby and he was caught in the crossfire.
The First Responders Children's Foundation, started in the wake of 9/11, launched its first ever Toy Express this year. Organizers say they wanted to support essential workers, many of whom developed COVID while on the front lines.
Police say the driver of a Mercedes SUV ran a red light and slammed into a sedan.
The top 16 seeds in the 68-team field will host first- and second-round games, with the regional rounds being played at two neutral sites for the fourth straight year.
New Jersey's new Portal North Bridge opened for NJ Transit on Monday, marking a milestone in the Gateway Program after weeks of disruptions.
Iran war could escalate further as Trump threatens to hit key oil infrastructure if Tehran doesn't drop its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz.
The fatal accident occurred late Sunday night on Long Island, in the eastbound lanes by Exit 17 at Hempstead Avenue.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
The fatal accident occurred late Sunday night on Long Island, in the eastbound lanes by Exit 17 at Hempstead Avenue.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
Families were forced to jump from windows Sunday as flames burned through a three-story home in Canarsie, Brooklyn.
A wind advisory, periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms are in store for the New York area Monday.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
A wind advisory, periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms are in store for the New York area Monday.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
New Jersey's new Portal North Bridge opened for NJ Transit on Monday, marking a milestone in the Gateway Program after weeks of disruptions.
A wind advisory, periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms are in store for the New York area Monday.
Four people, including two teens and two construction workers, were hurt in a house explosion in Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
The fatal accident occurred late Sunday night on Long Island, in the eastbound lanes by Exit 17 at Hempstead Avenue.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
Prosecutors said Matthew Smith fended off efforts to hand over his car keys before the crash that killed Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa.
A Manorville breeder was charged with animal neglect after dogs and puppies were allegedly left alone in poor conditions as a blizzard struck New York.
A father and son died in an overnight fire on Long Island. Kenneth Roberts, 42, and his son Mekhi, 12, were trapped in intense smoke inside a basement apartment.
With oil markets paralyzed by the U.S.-Iran war, the Trump administration says it could escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz — a massive undertaking that experts say could already be in the preparatory stages.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order Friday establishing the first-ever Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani denounced Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville's anti-Muslim social media post during a Ramadan event.
The war, which shows no signs of ending soon, has disrupted oil exports from the region, driven fuel prices far higher worldwide and upended global air travel.
A New Jersey toddler's death after falling more than 20 stories has prompted new legislation designed to ensure windows are properly guarded in apartment buildings across the state.
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.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
The top 16 seeds in the 68-team field will host first- and second-round games, with the regional rounds being played at two neutral sites for the fourth straight year.
The Knicks rallied from a 21-point deficit against a patchwork Golden State lineup to beat the Warriors 110-107 on Sunday night.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
Nicolas Fernández scored twice in the first half and Talles Magno scored late in the second to propel New York City FC to a 3-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids at Yankee Stadium on Saturday night.
The New Jersey Devils edged the Los Angeles Kings 6-4 on Saturday night.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Emergency relief flights bringing U.S. citizens back from the Middle East amid the war with Iran started arriving at Newark Liberty Airport overnight. CBS News New York's Naomi Ruchim reports.
The opening of New Jersey's new bridge marks a milestone in the Gateway Program after weeks of NJ Transit disruptions. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Tony Sadiku has the Tri-State Area's updated Monday morning First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for March 15 at 11 p.m.
Discrimination against natural hair and hairstyle became illegal in New York in 2019 with the passage of the CROWN Act, and now, a local school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley introduces us to the natural hair club at Harlem's Patrick Henry Prep.
