Family, friends of Ofek Arbib say he died a hero after Hamas attacked
"The last phone call from Ofek was 'Brother, they are shooting at me,'" said Rinat Shtrasburg.
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"The last phone call from Ofek was 'Brother, they are shooting at me,'" said Rinat Shtrasburg.
"The last phone call from Ofek was 'Brother, they are shooting at me,'" said Rinat Shtrasburg. CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
As Israel is ready to attack Gaza, it faces a difficult military task: to punish Hamas on one hand, but to free the 199 hostages they are holding on the other. CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports.
President Biden will head to Israel this week, in a show of U.S. support for the country and its people.
Palestinian American groups say they've seen an uptick in what they call bias incidents. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Photos from show 28-year-old Natalie Sanandaji of Great Neck visiting Israel for a wedding, then onto a desert celebration of peace, love and dance music. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Acting New York Supreme Court Judge Rachel Freier and her family were on vacation in Israel when emergency sirens began ringing over Jerusalem.
After running for four hours, an Israeli local came to Natalie Sanandaji's rescue.
Photos from before the horror show 28-year-old Natalie Sanandaji of Great Neck visiting Israel for a wedding, then onto a desert celebration of peace, love and dance music. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Through prayers, song, speeches and fundraising, Long Island residents continue to come together to support the quest for freedom, dignity and human rights.
With relatives still in Gaza, there's a growing fear about safety.
As tension grows along the Gaza border, Long Island volunteers and donors are trying to make a real difference. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
As Americans continue to try to leave Israel, Acting New York Supreme Court Judge Rachel Freier recounts challenges she and others faced trying to get home. CBS New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
With war all around them, some young Palestinians are still managing to play like children. Ian Lee reports.
Prosecutors said Joseph Czuba, 71, wanted the victims to move out of the home they rented from him, and believed he and his wife "were in danger," because he feared the woman he stabbed "was going to call over her Palestinian friends or family to harm them."
Several flights from Tel Aviv started arriving at Newark Liberty International Airport over the weekend, and three more are scheduled to land Monday.
Getting back to the Tri-State Area from Israel has not been easy, but several flights started arriving over the weekend. As CBS New York's John Dias reports, three more landed Monday at Newark Liberty International Airport.
Several flights from Tel Aviv started arriving at Newark Liberty International Airport over the weekend, and more landed Monday. CBS New York's John Dias hears from passengers who just landed.
Getting back to our area from Israel hasn't been easy, but several flights started arriving over the weekend. CBS New York's John Dias is live at Newark Airport where we spoke with some travelers.
Supporters of Palestinians gathered on Long Island and supporters of Israelis gathered in New Jersey.
More than a week after the war in Israel began, activists here at home continue to rally. CBS New York's Hannah Kliger shows how organizers are using prayer to ease their pain. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3PVhHzH
Israeli forces have positioned themselves along Gaza's border ahead of an expected imminent offensive as aid groups say the conditions in Gaza have deteriorated into a "complete catastrophe." CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3QeuYoy
More than a week into the crisis, many families are still struggling to get out.
Some local families returned home from Israel on Sunday as others are still making arrangements to flee the war-torn country. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian has more on their emotional journeys. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3Fn8Ode
As war between Israel and Hamas continues, President Biden said he does not believe the two-state solution is dead.
The Blue Jackets scored a pair of third-period goals in just over a minute and rallied to beat the Islanders 4-2 on Sunday for their second straight win.
The Raiders moved into position to snag the top pick in next year's draft after losing 34-10 to Jaxson Dart and the Giants on Sunday.
New York City's "Good Riddance Day" is a nearly 20-year-old tradition that finds creative ways to figuratively get rid of what's not missed from the past year.
Ahmed al Ahmed, the man hailed as a hero for disarming one of the gunmen behind a deadly antisemitic attack on Australia's Bondi Beach, says he just wanted to save innocent people.
Drake Maye threw five touchdown passes, and the Patriots finished the regular season undefeated on the road by dominating the Jets 42-10 on Sunday.
New York City's "Good Riddance Day" is a nearly 20-year-old tradition that finds creative ways to figuratively get rid of what's not missed from the past year.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued through 2 a.m. Monday due to the lingering threat of freezing rain in the northern suburbs of NYC.
Thousands of new flu cases in New York led to a 38% jump from the previous week, according to state health officials.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
If not for his brave actions, the baby girl might not be alive.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued through 2 a.m. Monday due to the lingering threat of freezing rain in the northern suburbs of NYC.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
A major winter storm pummeled the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.
Shovels and plows will be out later Friday as people in New York City and the surrounding area prepare for a blast of winter.
It's a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to accumulating snow that could be heavy at times.
One person was killed and another was critically injured after a helicopter collision
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued through 2 a.m. Monday due to the lingering threat of freezing rain in the northern suburbs of NYC.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
Roadways across New Jersey got pelted with heavy bands of snow, sleet and freezing rain, putting state officials on high alert.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued through 2 a.m. Monday due to the lingering threat of freezing rain in the northern suburbs of NYC.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
A major winter storm pummeled the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.
Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina blasted CVS for not releasing the surveillance video to police.
Shovels and plows will be out later Friday as people in New York City and the surrounding area prepare for a blast of winter.
President Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday after he said he had a "good and very productive" call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
As prosecutors contend with a massive trove of Epstein files, President Trump suggested Friday the Justice Department is spending too much time on the issue — but said Democrats should be named.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
Mamdani's team says the group of 48 includes "people from across fields and communities" and are "New Yorkers whose creativity, leadership and lived experience reflect the full life of the city."
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
Thousands of new flu cases in New York led to a 38% jump from the previous week, according to state health officials.
A spike in measles cases in Rockland County has New York health officials urging families to get vaccinated.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
In New York, cases of flu, RSV and COVID have spiked since Thanksgiving.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
A judge Friday voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
The Blue Jackets scored a pair of third-period goals in just over a minute and rallied to beat the Islanders 4-2 on Sunday for their second straight win.
The Raiders moved into position to snag the top pick in next year's draft after losing 34-10 to Jaxson Dart and the Giants on Sunday.
Drake Maye threw five touchdown passes, and the Patriots finished the regular season undefeated on the road by dominating the Jets 42-10 on Sunday.
Cam Thomas scored 30 points after missing 20 games with a left hamstring strain, and the Brooklyn Nets defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night.
The Patriots and Jets play Sunday as New England eyes a potential AFC East title.
Drumming, dance and hands-on workshops marked the 18th year the Brooklyn Children's Museum is hosting what leaders call New York City's largest family Kwanzaa festival.
Federal funding cuts have left local organizations struggling to meet growing needs, prompting a borough-wide fundraising push to support food access, housing and other essential services.
What began as a middle school project has grown into hundreds of handwritten messages left across New York City, offering encouragement to strangers and revealing how a small gesture can resonate for weeks.
NYC says center-running bus lanes will speed up commutes and improve safety on one of Brooklyn's busiest corridors, but critics aren't so sure.
Nine Brooklyn Football Club partner bars are collecting shelf-stable food and winter coats to benefit 10 local schools.
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.
CBS News New York's Craig Allen says the last few days of 2025 will continuing December's cold trend.
Police say the carjacking took place in Clifton on Sunday evening. Officers then followed the vehicle through Fort Lee, where it had multiple collisions, before it eventually came to a stop in Edgewater. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Another was listed in critical condition. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos has the latest.
There were numerous delays at NYC-area airports and those who took to the road had to deal with freezing rain on Sunday. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
CBS News New York's Craig Allen says eventually warming temperatures will cause a changeover to plain rain for the NYC area.
