Man Accused Of Spray Painting Swastika, Anti-Black Statements On NYU Building
It happened just after 11 a.m. on Feb. 6 at a building on the New York University campus.
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It happened just after 11 a.m. on Feb. 6 at a building on the New York University campus.
CBS2 has learned from NYPD officials that in 2019, there were only three anti-Asian hate crimes, while in 2020, there were 29, and 24 of those were motivated by COVID-19.
Police say he drew graffiti on four synagogues, including derogatory phrases.
Police said the suspect drew graffiti on four locations, including derogatory phrases.
Police released new surveillance pictures of suspects wanted in a hate crime investigation after a woman was allegedly attacked for not wearing a mask on the subway.
The incident is being investigated as a hate crime because the suspects made anti-Asian comments related to COVID during the attack, police said.
Police said two suspects riding one Citi Bike snatched the men's hats off their heads and rode away.
Vandals found spray paint in the office. It was used just last week to cover up white supremacy graffiti at the baseball field.
According to police, no weapons were involved and the suspects did not say anything to the man before attacking.
New York-based Japanese musician Tadataka Unno is a beloved member of the local jazz community. The 40-year-old is a renowned pianist and composer.
Police said Lorena Delaguna, 53, threw a glass bottle at a jogger and yelled a racial slur at her.
Video shows a woman tossing a glass bottle at a Black jogger.
Police say there have been 21 hate crimes against Asian Americans reported since March. Seventeen of those led to arrests.
Police in suburban Ossining say a March attack on a Black teenager was a hate crime. The suspect is now facing enhanced charges and more severe penalties.
Community activists say people of Asian descent are being blamed for the spread of the coronavirus.
Police say the suspects sprayed the words "COVID-19" and "coronavirus" all over the New Gourmet Garden restaurant.
The suspects allegedly made anti-Semitic remarks, then grabbed one man's face mask and punched him in the face.
Police said the suspect made anti-Asian remarks, then grabbed a 30-year-old man and tried to remove him from the train.
The victim was taken to a local hospital and had to get stitches for a cut on her head.
The suspects allegedly told the victim to go back to his country and mentioned the coronavirus.
Swastikas and curse words were found scrawled in the halls and on doorways.
The FBI has also been called in to help with the investigation.
Police said the 22-year-old victim was assaulted shortly before 1 p.m. on New Year's Day in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
New surveillance images of the suspect emerged on New Year's Day. Surveillance cameras appear to show 37-year-old holding his machete moments before the alleged attack on Saturday, Dec. 28.
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It's gearing up to be a wet and stormy weekend in New York.
The NYPD wants your help finding a Brooklyn shooting suspect. The bullet wound up striking a dog, according to police.
The body of Alisa Goods, a New York grandmother who went missing while visiting Las Vegas, has been found after more than a week, her sister told CBS News' Alice Gainer.
The New York Police Department explained its security plans to keep more than a million fans and hundreds of players safe ahead of the U.S. Open.
It's gearing up to be a wet and stormy weekend in New York.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
It's gearing up to be a wet and stormy weekend in New York.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
It's gearing up to be a wet and stormy weekend in New York.
Bayonne is still riding the high from Wednesday night's Little League World Series game, where the boys beat Massachusetts 2-1.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is advancing to the next round of the Little League World Series.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
A former New Jersey correctional police officer pleaded guilty to smuggling contraband into Northern State Prison, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced Wednesday.
It's gearing up to be a wet and stormy weekend in New York.
Cleanup efforts are underway after a tornado struck Atlantic Beach on Long Island Thursday evening.
The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado touched down on Atlantic Beach during Thursday's massive storms. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
"Yesterday, at approximately 7:11 p.m., we had a tornado touched down here in Atlantic at the Sun and Surf Beach Club," Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said at a news conference Friday morning. Watch his full news conference
Dozens of cabanas at a popular Long Island beach club were damaged or destroyed Thursday by a possible tornado, officials say. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
A New York woman is accused of plotting "a major attack" on the state Capitol building in Albany, authorities said Thursday.
The Democratic National Committee is on the hunt for the best host city for the 2028 Democratic convention.
As we approach the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, there is an ongoing fight to repair Jersey City's memorial for the victims.
President Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. and Canada have reached a last-minute agreement to pause the 50% tariffs.
The New York City Council held an hours-long hearing Tuesday afternoon on the controversial new pied-à-terre tax rollout.
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Two more deaths have been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Friday.
Jones Beach is back open for swimmers after it was prohibited due to elevated bacterial levels. The rare shutdown took place from Thursday afternoon through midday Friday.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
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The lineup for the 2026 Global Citizen Festival in New York City was announced Thursday.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.
The New York Police Department explained its security plans to keep more than a million fans and hundreds of players safe ahead of the U.S. Open.
Gerrit Cole pitched six sharp innings, and the New York Yankees completed a three-game sweep in Baltimore with a 6-1 victory over the Orioles.
Bayonne is still riding the high from Wednesday night's Little League World Series game, where the boys beat Massachusetts 2-1.
MLS-leading Nashville SC pulled out a 1-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Wednesday night.
FC Cincinnati beat New York City FC 2-1 on Wednesday.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
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.
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This year, for the first time ever, the NYPD has the authority to take down drones overhead, making it the first locality in the country to have clearance. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
The body of a New York grandmother who went missing while visiting Las Vegas earlier this month has been found, her sister told CBS News New York.
Cleanup efforts are underway after a tornado struck Atlantic Beach on Long Island Thursday evening. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff and John Elliott have team coverage.
Police are searching for the driver in a deadly hit-and-run in Flatlands, Brooklyn.
WCBS' John Elliot has your latest weather forecast.
