Man charged with murder after police find dismembered body parts
Police charged Sheldon Johnson with murder after officers found a dismembered body in a Bronx apartment.
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Police charged Sheldon Johnson with murder after officers found a dismembered body in a Bronx apartment.
Potential setbacks include the rollout of new subway cars, upgrades to the signal system and subway stations.
Police said the fire started inside a kitchen on the first floor, sending smoke up to the fourth floor.
Crews responded around 4:45 a.m. to a five-story building on Adams Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard near West 123rd Street.
Lamont Wray followed his lifelong passion to become a jewelry designer, his pieces signifying Black culture and art.
On this last day of Black History Month, we're highlighting a Harlem man who followed his lifelong passion to become a jewelry design. His pieces signify Black culture and art. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal spoke to Lamont Wray.
Young people in crisis find food, friendship, clothing and calm at the organization's drop-in center on 125th Street.
Young people in crisis find food, friendship, clothing and calm at the organization's drop-in center on 125th Street. CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell reports.
There's a growing memorial outside the apartment building in memory of the 27-year-old man who died. Meanwhile, four people remain in critical condition. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
One person was killed, 17 were injured and dozens of people were displaced.
There are renewed concerns about lithium-ion batteries after another deadly fire in New York City. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/49O6g5a
The FDNY says a lithium-ion battery sparked Friday's deadly fire in a Harlem apartment building. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/49O6g5a
Lessons in Black history now often come from institutions outside the classroom.
Lessons in Black history now often come from institutions outside the classroom. CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell reports.
FDNY crews will return to the site of a fire in Harlem on Saturday to investigate the cause after one person died and over a dozen were injured. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
A deadly fire tore through a Harlem apartment building Friday, forcing firefighters to make rare rope rescues. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/42UNFCf
One man has died and four people remain in critical condition after a fire in Harlem on Friday. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/42UNFCf
Mayor Eric Adams and FDNY officials provided an update Friday afternoon on a deadly fire in Harlem.
One person is dead and 17 hurt after a fire broke out at a Harlem building Friday. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/42UNFCf
The National Urban League's new Empowerment Center is one of many shining new facades showing up on the main stretch of 125th Street. CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell shows us a sneak peek of what to expect when the organization returns to its roots.
A total of 18 people had to be rescued from an apartment fire in Harlem on Friday. One of those people later died. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/42UNFCf
CBS New York's John Dias has an exclusive look inside a previously planned high-end apartment building in Harlem.
CBS New York's John Dias has an exclusive look inside a previously planned high-end apartment building in Harlem that is now being turned into a homeless shelter. We're also hearing from the former owner for the first time.
It explores the many ways in which Black artists portrayed everyday life living in Harlem in the 1920s and '40s.
Two historic Harlem theaters collide in collaboration, reviving the renaissance of the past to inspire the neighborhood's future.
The measure would give terminally ill adults who have less than six months to live an option to have a doctor prescribe them a lethal medication mixture.
Nick Reiner appeared in court on Wednesday on two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
Mamdani announced Jahmila Edwards as Director of Intergovernmental Affairs and Catherine Almonte Da Costa as Director of Appointments.
Thursday will bring even more relief, with highs near 50° and a taste of early spring in December. But don't get too comfortable—changes are brewing.
Bronx drill rapper Kay Flock, whose real name is Kevin Perez, was sentenced to 30 years in prison Tuesday.
The measure would give terminally ill adults who have less than six months to live an option to have a doctor prescribe them a lethal medication mixture.
Mamdani announced Jahmila Edwards as Director of Intergovernmental Affairs and Catherine Almonte Da Costa as Director of Appointments.
Thursday will bring even more relief, with highs near 50° and a taste of early spring in December. But don't get too comfortable—changes are brewing.
A firefighter suffered serious injuries battling a fire at matzo factory in Kensington, Brooklyn Wednesday morning.
The NYPD is investigating two possible antisemitic hate crimes in Brooklyn. It all comes during Hanukkah.
Thursday will bring even more relief, with highs near 50° and a taste of early spring in December. But don't get too comfortable—changes are brewing.
Some of the highest totals were on Long Island and in New Jersey, where greater than 6 inches of snow was measured.
A large water main break in Waterbury, Connecticut, is impacting tens of thousands of residents.
Bitterly cold temperatures are causing icy road conditions, including black ice, Monday morning in the Tri-State Area.
Survivors of the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting, families and lawmakers gathered in Washington, D.C., on Thursday to honor the lives lost and continue calls for action to end gun violence.
Thursday will bring even more relief, with highs near 50° and a taste of early spring in December. But don't get too comfortable—changes are brewing.
A celebration of the upcoming FIFA World Cup was held Tuesday at the Gateway Center in Newark, featuring a former great player for the U.S. Men's National Team.
If you're heading out, watch your step—black ice could make things tricky.
Davenport currently serves as the first assistant attorney general, a position she previously held from 2018-2020. She also worked as the acting attorney general's principal law enforcement advisor.
The winter storm blanketed New Jersey and brought up to six inches of snow to some areas.
Thursday will bring even more relief, with highs near 50° and a taste of early spring in December. But don't get too comfortable—changes are brewing.
Hundreds of schools across New York, including dozens on Long Island, have to take old water fountains and taps out of commission.
If you're heading out, watch your step—black ice could make things tricky.
Fortunately, the rail was fixed just before 8 a.m., leading to service getting back on track.
The Jewish community of Sydney, Australia has deep connections to the Tri-State Area. Many on Long Island spoke fondly on Monday about victims they knew.
The measure would give terminally ill adults who have less than six months to live an option to have a doctor prescribe them a lethal medication mixture.
Mamdani announced Jahmila Edwards as Director of Intergovernmental Affairs and Catherine Almonte Da Costa as Director of Appointments.
President Trump said he will deliver an address live to the nation Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET.
President Trump filed a defamation lawsuit against the BBC on Monday over a documentary that spliced parts of his Jan. 6, 2021, speech on the Ellipse.
Davenport currently serves as the first assistant attorney general, a position she previously held from 2018-2020. She also worked as the acting attorney general's principal law enforcement advisor.
There are at least 500 sudden and unexpected deaths in the city each year, and in roughly a fifth of those cases, a genetic cause can be detected.
UnitedHealthcare and NewYork-Presbyterian have roughly two weeks to reach an agreement or thousands of Medicare Advantage members could be forced to find care elsewhere.
Connecticut is dealing with its first measles case since 2021, after a child, who is not vaccinated, contracted the virus while traveling internationally.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
New York has no plans to change hepatitis B vaccine guidance after a Centers for Disease Control advisory panel voted to stop recommending a first dose for newborns.
Nick Reiner appeared in court on Wednesday on two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
Bronx drill rapper Kay Flock, whose real name is Kevin Perez, was sentenced to 30 years in prison Tuesday.
Nick Reiner, who is being held in connection with the murder of his parents Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, will not be in court on Tuesday due to medical reasons, his attorney said.
Rob Reiner was a California transplant who never lost his New York edge. He was born in the Bronx, and raised in New Rochelle.
R&B musician Trey Songz was arrested in New York City over the weekend after an incident at the Dramma nightclub near Times Square.
The Knicks rallied to beat Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs 124-113 on Tuesday night to win the NBA Cup.
Alex DeBrincat scored two power-play goals in the third period as the Detroit Red Wings beat the New York Islanders 3-2.
The league-worst Vancouver Canucks defeated the New York Rangers 3-0 on Tuesday night.
A celebration of the upcoming FIFA World Cup was held Tuesday at the Gateway Center in Newark, featuring a former great player for the U.S. Men's National Team.
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets following a worldwide backlash, with some final seats available for $60.
After losing his mother to a stroke in 2022, a Brownsville native is turning personal grief into a grassroots foundation, offering counseling and mentorship to children and young adults.
A Brooklyn startup and a national nonprofit are teaming up to turn everyday mail lockers into easy donation hubs, delivering thousands of toys to hospital rooms this holiday season.
The city is sharing new details about the historic $1 billion investment announced for the Coney Island Boardwalk, the largest in its century-long history
New York City officials have secured long-awaited funding to restore the 102-year-old Coney Island boardwalk.
Residents on East 57th Street say reckless drivers have caused life-altering injuries and even death, but despite petitions and years of advocacy, the city has yet to install a speed bump.
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.
Mamdani announced Jahmila Edwards as Director of Intergovernmental Affairs and Catherine Almonte Da Costa as Director of Appointments.
The fire broke out just before 2 a.m. at 1285 36th Street in Kensington, Brooklyn. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
A new survey from 'Bankrate' shows fewer Americans are planning to tip this year compared to last.
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger help us look into next year's job market.
The mayor-elect is set to take office in just two weeks.
