NYC police charge man with murder of woman set on fire on subway
Sebastian Zapeta, 33, was charged with murder and arson after a woman sleeping on the New York City subway was set on fire and died, police say.
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Sebastian Zapeta, 33, was charged with murder and arson after a woman sleeping on the New York City subway was set on fire and died, police say.
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch spoke publicly for the first time since Chief Jeffrey Maddrey resigned amid accusations of sexual misconduct.
Commissioner Jessica Tisch and other members of the NYPD announced a person of interest in the case was taken into custody on Sunday afternoon.
NYPD Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey has resigned following a bombshell allegation of sexual misconduct on the job.
Maddrey, the department's highest-ranking uniformed officer, is accused of trading sexual favors for overtime. CBS News New York's Derick Waller has the latest.
NYPD Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey has resigned amid allegations of sexual misconduct, the department says.
The Manhattan District Attorney's Office said Tuesday that Luigi Mangione was hit with 11 counts, including murder in the first degree and murder as a crime of terrorism. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Bragg and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch held a news conference on Tuesday to discuss the multiple counts levied against the suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Jessica Tisch changed the lives of the men and women who work for the NYPD when she was a deputy commissioner. Now that she's the big boss, the sky is the limit.
New NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch has been described as a force of nature by her father. She's about to find out exactly what that means. Plus, Queens Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani shares why he wants to take on the challenge of running New York City on this episode of "The Point with Marcia Kramer.
New NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch says the revolving door of the criminal justice system is a big challenge and she was hired to stabilize the department. You can watch Marcia Kramer's interview on "The Point" at 11:30 a.m. Sunday.
Jessica Tisch is taking the position of police commissioner while a pile of scandals is continuing to plague the mayor's office, but she says one of her top focuses will be building public confidence and trust in the NYPD. CBS News Law Enforcement Contributor Richard Esposito details what's next.
The New York City Police Department's newest commissioner, Jessica Tisch, was sworn in Monday.
Tisch becomes the second female commissioner in the NYPD's 179-year history, and the fourth person to lead the department under Mayor Eric Adams.
New York City's Sanitation Commissioner Jessica Tisch is set to become the city's newest police commissioner. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Jessica Tisch, the head of the Department of Sanitation, was appointed New York City's new police commissioner on Wednesday.
Tisch, the head of the Department of Sanitation, is a 12-year veteran of the NYPD. She will become the second woman to lead the department in its 179-year history when she is sworn in on Monday. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Tisch, who previously served as the Department of Sanitation commissioner, becomes the second female commissioner in the NYPD's 179-year history. She will begin on Monday.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is close to naming a permanent NYPD commissioner, sources tell CBS News New York.
Mayor Eric Adams has not made up his mind yet, but CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports he could make a decision very soon.
New York City will host a national Urban Rat Summit on Sept. 18 and 19, Mayor Eric Adams says.
The Department of Sanitation is requiring trash cans with lids for all New York City businesses now.
New York City Sanitation Commissioner Jessica Tisch speaks with CBS New York as snow falls across the five boroughs.
Department of Sanitation says rat sightings are down 68% in Hamilton Heights since the use of shared bins started.
The Department of Sanitation says rat sightings are down 68% in Hamilton Heights since the use of shared bins started. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Former Rep. Tom Malinowski has conceded the New Jersey special election to fill Gov. Mikie Sherrill's congressional seat.
Luigi Mangione's lawyers want the federal trial date to stay on track after the state court moved its own trial date up. The state trial is set for June 8, and jury selection for the federal trial is set for Sept. 8.
New York City Department of Environmental Protection said there was a "significant reduction in water usage" throughout the Big Apple during his show. That changed as soon as his performance ended.
A large Pride flag has been removed from the Stonewall National Monument in Greenwich Village. The National Park Service said it did so under guidance from the federal government.
An arrest has been made in the 2021 acid attack on Long Island college student Nafiah Ikram.
New York City Department of Environmental Protection said there was a "significant reduction in water usage" throughout the Big Apple during his show. That changed as soon as his performance ended.
A large Pride flag has been removed from the Stonewall National Monument in Greenwich Village. The National Park Service said it did so under guidance from the federal government.
An arrest has been made in the 2021 acid attack on Long Island college student Nafiah Ikram.
New Yorkers will feel much better on Tuesday weather-wise as temperatures warm up slightly. But, snow and ice could make for a potentially dangerous evening.
Firefighters worked feverishly to stop the flames from spreading during a house fire in Elmhurst, Queens, on Monday night. One person is still missing after the deadly fire, and nine are injured.
New Yorkers will feel much better on Tuesday weather-wise as temperatures warm up slightly. But, snow and ice could make for a potentially dangerous evening.
A Cold Weather Advisory is in place through 10 a.m. on Monday for the entire Tri-State Area. As a result, a First Alert Weather Day will be in play for at least part of the day.
A Connecticut man was arrested after allegedly driving drunk in the Bronx and hitting pedestrians on a sidewalk Friday.
Parts of New York and Connecticut could see snow Friday into Saturday. A First Alert Weather Day is in effect for the weekend due to dangerously cold temperatures.
Bundle up — New York City and the Tri-State Area's stretch of dangerously cold weather continues, and it's sticking around longer than anyone would like.
Former Rep. Tom Malinowski has conceded the New Jersey special election to fill Gov. Mikie Sherrill's congressional seat.
A home on Roosevelt Avenue in Bergenfield, New Jersey, went up in flames on Tuesday morning as firefighters worked to contain the blaze.
New Yorkers will feel much better on Tuesday weather-wise as temperatures warm up slightly. But, snow and ice could make for a potentially dangerous evening.
A New Jersey pilot and his co-pilot have been jailed in West Africa for almost six weeks after landing to refuel. CBS News New York spoke to both men on the phone.
The New Jersey Democrat says it's time to make seat belts on school buses a national standard, instead of leaving it up to states.
An arrest has been made in the 2021 acid attack on Long Island college student Nafiah Ikram.
New Yorkers will feel much better on Tuesday weather-wise as temperatures warm up slightly. But, snow and ice could make for a potentially dangerous evening.
Adelphi University student Orion Newby was celebrating on Monday after a court found that he didn't use artificial intelligence to cheat on a paper.
The 140-foot cell tower in Nissequogue would fix dropped calls and spotty service, but rise far above the trees.
A Cold Weather Advisory is in place through 10 a.m. on Monday for the entire Tri-State Area. As a result, a First Alert Weather Day will be in play for at least part of the day.
Former Rep. Tom Malinowski has conceded the New Jersey special election to fill Gov. Mikie Sherrill's congressional seat.
A large Pride flag has been removed from the Stonewall National Monument in Greenwich Village. The National Park Service said it did so under guidance from the federal government.
A New Jersey pilot and his co-pilot have been jailed in West Africa for almost six weeks after landing to refuel. CBS News New York spoke to both men on the phone.
The New Jersey Democrat says it's time to make seat belts on school buses a national standard, instead of leaving it up to states.
Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams agreed to pay thousands of dollars as a penalty for a campaign stunt at one of his official City Hall press conferences.
The longest and largest nurses strike in New York City history is set to end after over three weeks as NYSNA says it has a tentative agreement.
Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield failed to reach a contract agreement by Dec. 31, which means about 9,000 physicians are no longer considered in-network.
Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery is set to become the first on the East Coast to offer human composting.
The goal is to get patients drunk and high at a new research lab on the border of Nassau County and Queens.
The Patchogue-Medford School District said in a letter that the Suffolk County Department of Health alerted them about an infectious person in the school community.
New York City Department of Environmental Protection said there was a "significant reduction in water usage" throughout the Big Apple during his show. That changed as soon as his performance ended.
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
LUAR Creative Director Raul López says Lady Gaga's salsa-inspired dress in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show was a moment of pride for Caribbeans and Latinos.
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is one of the most-streamed artists on the planet.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Nic Claxton scored 28 points and had 10 rebounds to lead the Nets to a 123-113 win over the Bulls on Monday night.
Zuby Ejiofor scored six of his 25 points in overtime and No. 17 St. John's outlasted pesky Xavier 87-82 on Monday night at Madison Square Garden.
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is one of the most-streamed artists on the planet.
Lindsey Vonn posted on Instagram a day after suffering a broken leg in a devastating crash at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
Google and Pepsi were among the best ads of the Big Game, while Coinbase and ai.com got failing grades, according to one ranking.
LUAR Creative Director Raul López says Lady Gaga's salsa-inspired dress in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show was a moment of pride for Caribbeans and Latinos.
After their building managers were arrested on fraud charges, tenants in Queens say their apartments were left in chaos.
Harlem's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture centennial anniversary began last year, and 2026 marks 100 years since the library became owner of its namesake's personal collection, making it a full-fledged research center.
Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery is set to become the first on the East Coast to offer human composting.
Dozens of middle school girls celebrated National Girls and Women in Sports Day at the Brooklyn Basketball Training Center on Wednesday.
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.
Sources tell CBS News an arrest has been made in an acid attack on a Long Island college student that happened nearly five years ago.
Firefighters working to put out a large blaze that burned through a Bergenfield home on Tuesday.
The state health department issued a new standing order allowing pharmacists to dispense FDA-approved test kits without a doctor's prescription for eligible patients.
Firefighters were called around 7 p.m. Monday to a four-alarm fire in the Bronx.
Iceboaters have been taking out their specialized runner-equipped boats out to sail in New Jersey.
