Hochul, NYPD, MTA leadership tout drop in NYC subway crime
Gov. Kathy Hochul, the MTA and the NYPD say New York City's subway system is getting safer, despite a recent string of high-profile transit crimes.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul, the MTA and the NYPD say New York City's subway system is getting safer, despite a recent string of high-profile transit crimes.
Jessica Tisch is staying on as NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's choice to lead the NYPD, the pair announced Wednesday morning.
The head of the NYPD is here to stay. Commissioner Jessica Tisch is signing on to run the department under Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has the latest.
The mayor-elect and police commissioner made a brief public appearance together Wednesday morning at the New York City Police Memorial in Lower Manhattan.
NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch made it official that she will continue to lead the police department under his administration.
Rabbi Kass became the department's youngest chaplain ever when he joined in 1966 at 30 years old and stayed on for six decades, becoming the longest serving member in NYPD history.
Kass died Wednesday morning, the department said, after serving the city for almost 60 years. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner looks back on his career.
Commissioner Jessica Tisch said Kass joined the NYPD in 1966 at the age of 30, becoming the youngest chaplain in the department's history,. He was also a U.S. Air Force veteran and Columbia University graduate. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
With just 26 days left until New York City's mayoral election, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo's campaign is feeling confident after the new poll.
The NYPD deployed more than 2,000 offers to summer violence zones across the five boroughs, city officials said.
"As global leaders, civil society representatives, press and advocates come together to discuss these issues we have an obligation to ensure that they're able to do it in a safe manner," NYC Mayor Eric Adams said.
Police were notified at around 11:30 a.m. on Thursday about a social media post allegedly threatening a shooting at Benjamin N. Cardozo High School in Bayside, Queens. Watch the full briefing with Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch.
The annual event typically means extensive traffic headaches throughout Manhattan, at a bare minimum. Watch their full briefing.
Police said the suspect should be considered armed and dangerous. Watch their full briefing.
Jessica Tisch said crime is on the decline in New York City and that police have things under control.
An NYPD detective was shot twice in a friendly fire incident while responding to a carjacking Whitestone, Queens Friday morning. Watch the full news conference with Mayor Eric Adams, Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, and NYPD officials.
The New York City mayor's race candidates honed in on fighting crime and prostitution after the mass shooting took quality of life issues front and center.
New York City is mourning NYPD Officer Didarul Islam and three other people killed in Monday's shooting inside an office building at 345 Park Ave.
Shane Tamura, the shooter behind the deadly rampage in Midtown Manhattan, was apparently targeting NFL offices, NYC Mayor Eric Adams says.
The NYPD says the city saw the lowest number of shooting victims ever recorded in a six-month span. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
More than two dozen NYPD officers may soon be out of a job because they were hired illegally, the department said Thursday.
Sources say they should never have been hired in the first place. So why were they patrolling the streets? CBS News New York's Mahsa Saeidi is getting answers on both sides of the story.
On social media, Tisch said, in part, "We can't act to mitigate them, even when there's a clear threat." CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Ahead of one of the largest Pride celebrations in the world, New York City's top cop is upping the ante in her disagreement with organizers of the NYC Pride March. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch says she's going to protest Sunday's March over a policy she feels discriminates against LGBTQ+ officers. CBS News New York's Derick Waller reports.
A new 208-count indictment takes aim at 20 people police say are involved. Bronx residents told CBS News New York's Allen Devlin it's a good start, but they want to see more progress.
Casey Mize matched a career high with 10 strikeouts over seven innings and the Tigers capitalized on shoddy defense by the slumping Yankees in a 7-3 victory Monday night.
George Springer capitalized on two miscues to circle the bases, Trey Yesavage pitched into the seventh inning and the Blue Jays beat the bumbling Mets 2-1 on Monday night.
The anticipated pain of a massive property tax increase in Jersey City has been alleviated somewhat.
A 13-year-old boy was killed and another teenager was hurt when the moped they were on crashed into an open driver's side door in Queens on Monday afternoon.
The number of older adults using smartphones soared from 55% in 2016 to 90% now, according to the AARP. That makes senior citizens one of the fastest growing groups using digital devices.
A 13-year-old boy was killed and another teenager was hurt when the moped they were on crashed into an open driver's side door in Queens on Monday afternoon.
The number of older adults using smartphones soared from 55% in 2016 to 90% now, according to the AARP. That makes senior citizens one of the fastest growing groups using digital devices.
Prosecutors described how 36-year-old Olivia Bithorn's long history of alcohol abuse allegedly led to her 18-month-old son's death.
Archbishop Ronald Hicks is returning to New York City with a sacred souvenir from a pilgrimage to Rome.
Video shows people were dancing at a community celebration moments before a three-wheel motorcycle barreled through Commodore Barry Park.
Dangerously hot weather arrives in the New York City area starting Wednesday.
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.
The anticipated pain of a massive property tax increase in Jersey City has been alleviated somewhat.
Jersey City residents are fired up and frustrated, as city leaders reconsider a proposed property tax hike that could raise bills by about 20%.
Dangerously hot weather arrives in the New York City area starting Wednesday.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
The suspect accused of killing two teenage girls in a hit-and-run in Cranford, New Jersey, last year will be tried as an adult, officials said Friday.
Prosecutors described how 36-year-old Olivia Bithorn's long history of alcohol abuse allegedly led to her 18-month-old son's death.
A Long Island school district official is accused of trashing ballots to rig an election.
A Long Island school district official is accused of trashing ballots to rig an election. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
The site will continue to house a casino, but Aqueduct's move to Long Island brings a rare opportunity to the South Ozone Park community.
A young entrepreneur with Down syndrome opened his first brick-and-mortar store on Long Island after his sock company went global.
The anticipated pain of a massive property tax increase in Jersey City has been alleviated somewhat.
The city is required by law to close the entire Rikers Island jail complex by August 2027.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
A unanimous federal jury found that a preponderance of evidence supported Carroll's claim that Mr. Trump sexually abused her.
Jersey City residents are fired up and frustrated, as city leaders reconsider a proposed property tax hike that could raise bills by about 20%.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from executing subpoenas in a criminal probe that sought transgender care records for patients treated at New York hospitals.
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.
Legendary music executive Clive Davis was laid to rest Monday at a private funeral. Davis helped the careers of generations of artists.
The comic icon behind "Curb Your Enthusiasm" brings his own perspective to America's storied past in a new HBO sketch comedy series – finally making use of his history major from college.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Casey Mize matched a career high with 10 strikeouts over seven innings and the Tigers capitalized on shoddy defense by the slumping Yankees in a 7-3 victory Monday night.
George Springer capitalized on two miscues to circle the bases, Trey Yesavage pitched into the seventh inning and the Blue Jays beat the bumbling Mets 2-1 on Monday night.
Jarren Duran singled home the winning run to cap a three-run rally in the 10th inning, and the Red Sox finished a four-game sweep of the rival Yankees with a 5-4 victory Sunday night.
Kyle Schwarber became the first major leaguer to reach 30 homers this season with a two-run shot in the seventh inning that sent the Phillies to a 5-4 win over the Mets on Sunday.
The New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Saturday to stop their seven-game losing streak.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
After learning to swim in her 40s, one school leader is helping students gain life-saving skills.
Entrepreneurs in Brooklyn are reimagining laundry day as a social experience, turning neighborhood laundromats into gathering spaces.
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.
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.
In the interim, CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn says Tuesday should look and feel a lot like Monday -- sunny and upper 80s.
Instead of 20%, residents could see a 15% tax hike, the mayor said Monday, after the city secured $120 million in aid from the state of New Jersey. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Donations have poured in and now churches and nonprofits are scrambling to raise money to ship critical aid. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
Police say two teenagers were riding down 162nd Street in Flushing, when they swerved to avoid crashing into the driver’s side door of a parked car as it was opening. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the story.
The plane was hit by a drone early Monday morning. And while there was no significant damage, CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports it was just the latest in a string of incidents in recent days at area airports.
