Police: Driver Plunged Car Into Gowanus Canal After Hit-And-Run
A driver plunged his car into the frigid Gowanus Canal while allegedly trying to flee from police Monday.
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A driver plunged his car into the frigid Gowanus Canal while allegedly trying to flee from police Monday.
The driver of the van then fled on foot, but was taken into custody a short time later.
Police are searching for a driver who they said struck and killed a pedestrian on the FDR Drive early Friday morning.
A suspect has now come forward after years of searching for the driver in a hit-and-run in upstate Connecticut, but the hands of prosecutors and police are tied.
Under the measure, a fatal hit-run accident would trigger a penalty of up to $15,000.
A search was under way late Wednesday for a man who fled the scene of a fatal crash on Long Island, after plowing a stolen vehicle into another motorist.
Police are looking to question a man who they said was seen getting out of a car that was involved in a deadly hit-and-run in Queens earlier this week.
A teenager on his way home from a funeral was struck and killed in a hit-and-run accident in Queens.
Authorities said an unmarked police car was T-bone at the corner of Wadsworth Avenue and 184th Street in Upper Manhattan around 3:30 a.m.
A Brooklyn man faces numerous charges in connection with a hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a retired NYPD officer and left nine other people injured.
A woman has died, and more than ten people were injured after a hit-and-run in Brooklyn on Thursday, according to officials.
Police identified the victim Thursday as 66-year-old Sofiya Ostrovskaya.
Police were searching Wednesday evening for a driver who struck and killed a woman, and fled the scene afterward, in Bath Beach, Brooklyn.
Aglaia Gouaris, 84, was trying to cross Main Street outside of the crosswalk at the intersection of Kissena Boulevard around 8:30 p.m. Thursday when she was hit, police said.
It happened at the intersection of Main Street and Kissena Boulevard in Flushing around 8:30 p.m. Thursday.
It happened around 2 a.m. Thursday on Coney Island Avenue in Sheepshead Bay.
Paul Roper has been arraigned on charges of leaving the scene of an accident, failure to yield to a pedestrian and failure to exercise due care.
Paul Roper has been charged with leaving the scene of an accident, failure to yield to pedestrian and failure to exercise due care, police said.
Investigators are looking for a dark-colored vehicle, possibly a Nissan with front-end damage.
Michael Choynowski, 27, is charged with knowingly leaving the scene of an accident resulting in serious bodily harm and endangering an injured victim.
Following a hit-and-run that left a Montclair State University student in a coma, the young woman's family has come forward to say the information they're getting doesn't add up.
A hit-and-run in Clifton, New Jersey last week has left a college student in a coma, and a family was demanding answers.
Police have two people in custody following a hit-and-run accident on the Upper East Side.
Josue Gago was arrested and charged with attempted murder on Thursday, police said.
Josue Gago was behind the wheel of a black Ford Taurus when it struck a 26-year-old man who was crossing Union Avenue at East 155th Street, according to police.
Just up the road from the World Trade Center site, the DSNY unveiled a plaque at their garage on Spring Street.
NYPD Officer Karen Selena Hill was one of almost 800 recruits to graduate from the NYPD Academy class that was pushed into active duty while still training on 9/11.
While many had never heard of Shanksville before Sept. 11, 2001, 25 years later, their acts of service remain.
The terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, tested the faith of many, but for Tom Colucci, it led to the calling of priesthood.
In Hempstead, students born years after 9/11 heard firsthand from those who lived through it.
Just up the road from the World Trade Center site, the DSNY unveiled a plaque at their garage on Spring Street.
NYPD Officer Karen Selena Hill was one of almost 800 recruits to graduate from the NYPD Academy class that was pushed into active duty while still training on 9/11.
The terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, tested the faith of many, but for Tom Colucci, it led to the calling of priesthood.
In Hempstead, students born years after 9/11 heard firsthand from those who lived through it.
A man was rushed to the hospital after a tree branch fell on him near the American Museum of Natural History.
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.
The tragedy of 9/11 hit one New Jersey community harder than any other. Middletown had 37 residents killed in the attacks, more than any other town outside the five boroughs.
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.
The New York City area marked 25 years since the moment the city changed forever and thousands of friends, family and loved ones were killed. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan, Jennifer McLogan and Larry Ridley report.
NYPD Officer Karen Selena Hill was one of almost 800 recruits to graduate from the NYPD Academy class that was pushed into active duty while still training on 9/11.
In Hempstead, students born years after 9/11 heard firsthand from those who lived through it.
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.
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.
People in other parts of the world are also marking 25 years since 9/11. Britain lost more citizens on 9/11 than any other country outside the U.S., and a generation too young to remember the attacks is stepping up to make sure no one forgets. Tina Kraus reports.
More than 150 Department of Sanitation workers have died of 9/11-related illnesses over the past 25 years. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
The family of the late NYPD Officer Karen Selena Hill is marking its first 9/11 without her, 25 years after the terrorist attacks. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
The family of FDNY firefighter Stephen Siller retraced the steps of their fallen hero, and student artwork from 25 years ago has become a powerful lesson for the next generation. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian and John Dias report.
The New York City area marked 25 years since the moment the city changed forever and thousands of friends, family and loved ones were killed. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan, Jennifer McLogan and Larry Ridley report.
