Hit-And-Run Driver Gets 13 Years In Prison For Street Racing Accident That Killed New Jersey Vice Principal
Garcia was accused of illegally street racing in Piscataway on Oct. 6, 2018.
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Garcia was accused of illegally street racing in Piscataway on Oct. 6, 2018.
Officer George Day, a 14-year veteran of the force, was struck on July 6 in North Bellmore.
Police are searching for a hit-and-run driver in the Bronx who left a man lying in the street, critically injured.
Witnesses tell CBS2 a driver blew through a red light in Mount Vernon around 10 p.m. Wednesday night and struck the 48-year-old victim.
The victim was last reported to be in critical but stable condition.
It was just a short walk to church across the street on Sunday morning when that little girl was hit while walking alone. The driver simply took off.
Police said Anastasia Diaz, 89, was in the crosswalk when she was struck late Saturday night on Staten Island.
Surveillance cameras captured the car, barreling down 47th Street in the Borough Park section and striking a 14-year-old girl back on March 27 at around 4 p.m.
Suffolk County police say the officer was responding to a call at a home on Peterson Street in Brentwood around 11:15 p.m.
Police said the driver of a green cab hit a woman at around 5 p.m. at Queens Boulevard and 63rd Drive and took off.
The Hudson County prosecutor is asking for the public's help in a fatal hit-and-run.
Two women were left in critical condition after they were struck by a white SUV that left the scene around 2 a.m. Sunday morning in New Jersey.
A 21-year-old bicyclist was struck and killed by a box truck early Friday morning in Brooklyn, and police say the driver fled the scene.
Grief-stricken friends and family gathered at the home of 65-year-old Losif Morgenshteyn Monday; his was family unable to address the tragedy.
A man who was apparently changing his tire in Brooklyn was struck and killed on Saturday night. Now, the search is on for the driver.
It was dark. She said she didn't see what hit her car.
The 29-year-old victim was mowed down moments after leaving dinner with friends.
The hunt is on for a hit-and-run driver in Queens. Police said a man was leaving dinner with friends when he was struck and killed.
Raphael Ramos has been charged with leaving the scene of a deadly accident on Sept. 24 which killed 54-year-old Edward Rao of Hawthorne.
Police have made an arrest after a man with special needs was struck by a hit-and-run driver in New Jersey and died from his injuries on Wednesday.
Surveillance video shows the shocking moment a car strikes a 55-year-old woman, sending her flying into the air.
It happened shortly before 3:30 p.m. near East 184th Street and Webster Avenue.
"Our family needs some closure. We need to know you know what you've done, and you're sorry about it," said Catarina Lima's daughter Samantha Strong.
The incident took place at around 11 a.m. at East 94th & Willmohr Streets in Brownsville.
A 72-year-old woman was struck and killed in a hit-and-run in Garden City Park, Long Island late Tuesday.
One person was rushed to the hospital after a tree branch fell on them near the American Museum of Natural History, the FDNY said.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani spent Friday morning marking 25 years since the deadly terror attacks at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum in Lower Manhattan.
Families and friends gather at Point Lookout every year to remember their loved ones who died because of the 9/11 terror attacks.
The display brought 2,977 lights over New York harbor and the 9/11 memorial, one light for each person killed in the attacks.
An American Airlines reservations agent who took Betty Ong's historic 9/11 call recalls the flight attendant's bravery.
One person was rushed to the hospital after a tree branch fell on them near the American Museum of Natural History, the FDNY said.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani spent Friday morning marking 25 years since the deadly terror attacks at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum in Lower Manhattan.
Families and friends gather at Point Lookout every year to remember their loved ones who died because of the 9/11 terror attacks.
The display brought 2,977 lights over New York harbor and the 9/11 memorial, one light for each person killed in the attacks.
The World Trade Center Memorial Plaza is a place to mourn, and a place to move forward. One World Trade Center is perhaps the greatest symbol of resilience.
After a week filled with periods of storminess and high humidity, a calmer and drier weather pattern is settling in for the holiday weekend.
Severe storms returned to the Tri-State Area, making it a soggy Thursday morning.
The rain returns Tuesday with the possibility of severe storms and downpours that can cause flash flooding in the New York City area.
Activity by ICE agents is putting a chill on the economy in parts of Connecticut after an estimated 100 people were recently grabbed off the streets of Danbury and other communities.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Tuesday and Wednesday due to the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms.
Middletown, New Jersey, had more residents killed in the terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, than any other town outside of New York City.
The Empty Sky Memorial at Liberty State Park in Jersey City honored the hundreds of New Jersey residents killed in the 9/11 attacks Thursday.
A United States Army intelligence officer from New Jersey is reflecting on his service, which he says was inspired by his desire to serve his country and combat Islamophobia.
A cosmetic treatment that promises breast enhancement without surgery is now at the center of a fight over who regulates human tissue in New York.
More than 41,000 students are heading back to class across Newark, New Jersey, Tuesday following 11 weeks of summer vacation.
Families and friends gather at Point Lookout every year to remember their loved ones who died because of the 9/11 terror attacks.
Many remember an image featuring longtime FDNY firefighter Bob Beckwith that spread around the world in the days following the 9/11 attacks -- an image of bravery and hope.
Retired at the time, Beckwith, who spent 30 years with the FDNY, responded to the devastation at ground zero and was captured in an iconic moment with President George W. Bush. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A man accused of killing a Long Island woman was fatally shot by police officers in Massachusetts on Wednesday night, officials say.
New water rescue equipment can now reach swimmers in distress before rescue crews can even reach the water. Nassau County Police on Thursday unveiled drones equipped with flotation devices to reach people in trouble in a matter of seconds. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
The trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three other alleged 9/11 plotters is scheduled to begin in June 2028.
Four former presidents were at the World Trade Center memorial site for 9/11 commemorations, while President Trump spoke at the Pentagon.
Many remember an image featuring longtime FDNY firefighter Bob Beckwith that spread around the world in the days following the 9/11 attacks -- an image of bravery and hope.
As governor of New York on Sept. 11, 2001, George Pataki was responsible for many of the decisions being made at the highest level of state government. He recently reflected on that somber day.
Former President George W. Bush gave rare remarks on Wednesday as Americans mark 25 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
One person has died and a total of five people have been sickened by Legionnaires' disease in the Bronx.
As of late August, the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund has received 112,000 claims, awarding more than $18 billion.
A cosmetic treatment that promises breast enhancement without surgery is now at the center of a fight over who regulates human tissue in New York.
Twenty-five years after the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, the health threat hasn't ended for many survivors.
New York City officials released thousands of previously unseen documents questioning the air quality at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
Grammy and Emmy Award-winning musician Lizzo made a surprise visit to meet Brooklyn students and debut her new children's book.
Some are calling for Macklemore to be removed from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after he used part of his opening performance on Friday and Saturday nights at MetLife Stadium to share his pro-Palestinian views about the war in Gaza.
The Met's decision to highlight the work by designer John Galliano sparked widespread controversy due to his history of antisemitic and racist comments.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
The New York Yankees beat the Colorado Rockies 10-3 on Thursday night to tighten the AL East race.
Jude Terry and Armindo Sieb each scored a goal, Hugo Lloris had his MLS-leading 12th shutout this season, and Los Angeles FC beat the New York Red Bulls 2-0 to snap a six-game winless streak.
Rookie George Lombard Jr. became the second-youngest player in Yankees' history to hit a grand slam as New York beat the Rockies 6-1 on Wednesday night.
Dániel Gazdag scored in the third minute of second-half stoppage time to rally the New England Revolution to a 2-1 victory over New York City FC on Wednesday night at Citi Field.
The New York Yankees beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 on Tuesday night to clinch their 34th straight winning season.
At a Bay Ridge school, students who were born years after the attacks are learning about Sept. 11 through the stories of parents, teachers and first responders who lived through it.
Former Mets players from the 2001 season were at Ladder 25 on the Upper West Side on Tuesday.
Grammy and Emmy Award-winning musician Lizzo made a surprise visit to meet Brooklyn students and debut her new children's book.
A Bronx pizzeria is proving that kindness is contagious by giving slices to hungry New Yorkers.
Brooklyn Community Services says keeping its mobile shower program running is becoming increasingly difficult as the costs of fuel, hygiene products and other expenses rise.
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.
Downpours could impact New York City Saturday night into Sunday. CBS News New York Meteorologist John Elliott has the forecast.
From the ceremony in Manhattan to those in Yonkers and on Long Island, New Yorkers gathered to honor the victims killed 25 years ago on 9/11.
Two thousand nine hundred and seventy seven lights rose over New York harbor and the 9/11 memorial Wednesday night.
A whole generation has only learned about 9/11 from history books. A Bay Ridge school is teaching students how to "never forget" something they didn't experience. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
A number of our colleagues were working in the newsroom, witnessing the tragedies in real time.
