City Council Proposes Hit-And-Run Alerts Following Death Of Popular DJ
New York City Councils is calling for a new alert system to help bring hit-and-run drivers to justice after the death of a popular Latin DJ in December 2016.
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New York City Councils is calling for a new alert system to help bring hit-and-run drivers to justice after the death of a popular Latin DJ in December 2016.
A man was hit by a van while crossing the street, and police are looking for the driver who took off.
Raphael Nieves was crossing Grand Street near Lorimer Street towards a building he owned when he was knocked down and run over around 1:00 p.m. The driver of the box truck didn't stop, according to police.
Police are looking for the drivers in both cases.
Sources told CBS2 there was not enough evidence to prove the man in custody was behind the wheel during the incident.
Police have charged a 24-year-old Long Island woman after they say she hit a teen with her car at a school bus stop and then fled the scene.
Police say Jean Guerrero was struck by a black Nissan Maxima going at a high rate of speed, CBS2's Scott Rapoport reported. The vehicle then fled the scene, according to investigators.
A military veteran in a wheelchair was seriously hurt by a hit-and-run driver in New Jersey. The crash was so strong that the wheelchair was destroyed.
Kernel Simon suffered a shattered right leg. He said his doctors told him it will take months and a series of surgeries before he can walk again.
Police in Brooklyn are looking to track down the driver they say mowed down a pedestrian and kept going.
No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.
A woman was struck and critically injured in a hit-and-run at the mouth of the Queens-Midtown Tunnel Sunday, police said.
Authorities say the officer, who has not been identified, was thrown towards his vehicle following the crash.
According to police, and Acura TSX rear-ended a broken down vehicle stranded on the Saw Mill River Parkway at around 2:50 a.m. Monday.
Police don't know how it happened, but residents said the area around Neptune Ave is a popular shortcut for 18 wheelers even though truck traffic is prohibited.
The victim was standing next to his van by the driver's side door when he was struck by a red Ford F-150, police said.
A Long Island family is appealing for justice this week. Their teenage son was hit while riding his bicycle and had to undergo serious life-changing surgery.
A driver was arrested and charged Tuesday in a hit-and-run crash that left a woman dead and her 9-year-old daughter critically injured in Queens this past weekend.
Police are searching for a hit-and-run driver that critically injured a 29-year-old man in Brooklyn.
Police are searching for a driver in a hit-and-run that killed a 35-year-old man in the Bronx Tuesday night.
Officials plan to announce details Friday at Hoboken Police Headquarters.
The 35-year-old bicyclist was traveling eastbound in the bicycle lane on Grand Street in Williamsburg at around 2:30 a.m. when he was struck by a black Chevy Camaro sedan with tinted windows, police say.
An Army veteran is speaking out a month after he was injured in a hit-and-run crash on Long Island.
A 21-year-old man was trying to cross Broadway when police said he was hit by an unknown vehicle.
The streets of the city were unforgiving this weekend. Pedestrians and cyclists alike were struck and killed in several cased by hit-and-run drivers.
The Timberwolves are trading Julius Randle and a first-round pick to the Nets as part of a three-team deal that also includes the Chicago Bulls, a person with knowledge of the terms told the AP.
Riley Greene homered and Kevin McGonigle drove in two runs as the Detroit Tigers beat Gerrit Cole for the first time in 10 years, winning 5-3 against the New York Yankees.
President Trump has insisted that vandals, rather than questionable craftsmanship, are responsible for the enduring problems following the Reflecting Pool's $14.7 million sealant job.
Authorities believe two ransom notes addressed to Nancy Guthrie's family — including a note that said she had died — were likely sent by the person or group of people who abducted her.
Safety upgrades are coming to Westchester County Airport, which serves 2 million flyers every year. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Monday what's planned.
The Timberwolves are trading Julius Randle and a first-round pick to the Nets as part of a three-team deal that also includes the Chicago Bulls, a person with knowledge of the terms told the AP.
Safety upgrades are coming to Westchester County Airport, which serves 2 million flyers every year. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Monday what's planned.
There is a new kind of on-demand video messaging called "kosher cameos" that just launched on Long Island and it doesn't cost a thing.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is accused of using anti-Israel tropes to mobilize voters in the city's Democratic primaries.
Police are investigating how weapons got inside a Bronx juvenile detention center where at least 12 people were hurt in a brawl between teens and staff.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
Weather is tranquil and pleasant in the New York City area for Father's Day weekend as summer officially begins.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Thursday and Friday will be First Alert Weather Days in the New York City area, with high temperatures and the chance for strong storms.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
A small plane crashed into a lake in West Milford, New Jersey, on Saturday.
There is a new kind of on-demand video messaging called "kosher cameos" that just launched on Long Island and it doesn't cost a thing.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
Firefighters in Hempstead used a ladder truck to free a seagull that got tangled in a rope above a busy street.
Adventureland reopened Saturday, but its new Wave Twister ride remained closed one day after 15 kids and one adult were stranded on the ride for hours.
Fifteen children and one adult were rescued Friday evening after they got stuck on a ride at Long Island's Adventureland amusement park.
President Trump has insisted that vandals, rather than questionable craftsmanship, are responsible for the enduring problems following the Reflecting Pool's $14.7 million sealant job.
Safety upgrades are coming to Westchester County Airport, which serves 2 million flyers every year. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Monday what's planned.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is accused of using anti-Israel tropes to mobilize voters in the city's Democratic primaries.
New York is forming an exploratory committee to evaluate the potential of hosting the Winter Olympics for the first time since 1980.
Councilmember Chris Marte organized the vigil for Romanch Mahajan, the tourist from India killed in last week's horse carriage crash.
An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
When a large tent appeared next door to Taylor Swift's Watch Hill estate this week, it didn't take long for speculation about the superstar's impending nuptials to ripple through the affluent New England seaside village.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
A New York Knicks documentary series is in the works from director and Knicks superfan Ben Stiller.
The Timberwolves are trading Julius Randle and a first-round pick to the Nets as part of a three-team deal that also includes the Chicago Bulls, a person with knowledge of the terms told the AP.
Riley Greene homered and Kevin McGonigle drove in two runs as the Detroit Tigers beat Gerrit Cole for the first time in 10 years, winning 5-3 against the New York Yankees.
New York is forming an exploratory committee to evaluate the potential of hosting the Winter Olympics for the first time since 1980.
Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper each homered for the second consecutive game, and Zack Wheeler struck out seven as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the New York Mets 6-2.
Wyndham Clark began the final round up six shots, but ended up winning by just one, securing his second U.S. Open title in four years.
Experts say the team's title run created a feeling of collective joy and connection, while some local businesses are also seeing a boost from the celebration.
Knicks fans who couldn't make it to Thursday's parade still found a way to celebrate across New York in true blue-and-orange fashion.
A vending machine in Coney Island is offering something unusual alongside the neighborhood's classic attractions: original artwork from local artists.
A years-long battle is intensifying over the future of an old rail line in Queens that was abandoned after a fire over 50 years ago.
Harlem's historic Cotton Club recently announced it was up for sale. The news comes as jazz clubs across the borough disappear.
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 Lonnie Quinn says Wednesday will be our pick of the week, with sunny skies and a high of 84.
The FIFA World Cup returned to MetLife Stadium on Monday night and, despite the weather, did not disappoint. CBS News New York's Luis Miguel Echegaray met many of the fans.
The FBI has taken seriously at least two notes tied to the case, but not one tip in the 141 days she has been missing has led to her kidnapper. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan has the latest.
The ponchos were out Monday night, and one of the food tents got flooded. As CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports, that didn't dampen the spirits of the soccer faithful.
Davis helped guide the careers of many artists, including Whitney Houston, Carlos Santana and Alicia Keys. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan has more about his life and legacy.
