NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell stepping down after 18 months
Sources in the NYPD said there's been friction throughout Sewell's time as commissioner, but the reasons behind her decision aren't clear yet, CBS2's Tim McNicholas reports.
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Sources in the NYPD said there's been friction throughout Sewell's time as commissioner, but the reasons behind her decision aren't clear yet, CBS2's Tim McNicholas reports.
Keechant Sewell became the first woman to be New York City's police commissioner in 2021. She announced her resignation on Monday, CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
Sewell is stepping down as New York City's police commissioner, according to multiple sources. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
Jayqwan Hamilton was arrested Monday in connection with the deaths of Julio Ramirez and John Umberger. Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell and DA Alvin Bragg spoke out about the arrest.
The mayor said Tuesday he's combing the world for the latest technology to put the NYPD on the forefront of fighting crime. CBS2's Marcia Kramer reports.
Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell and Mayor Eric Adams make a public safety-related announcement in Midtown, Manhattan.
There is a $20,000 reward for information leading to the gunman's arrest.
Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell and NYPD officials gave their monthly update to discuss the March, 2023 crime statistics.
NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell said the department has been preparing for weeks.
About 35,000 officers will be in uniform and ready to be deployed on Tuesday, CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell said the department has been preparing for weeks and is ready, CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
The mayor and police commissioner say there are "no specific, credible threats" as former President Donald Trump prepares to face arraignment Tuesday in New York City.
Commissioner Keechant Sewell and other NYPD officials held a briefing to discuss the U-Haul rampage that left one person dead and eight others injured.
Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell said eight people were hurt in a "violent rampage through Brooklyn."
The NYPD and Mayor Eric Adams provide an update after a police officer was shot and wounded overnight in the Bronx.
CBS2's Maurice DuBois met with her this week and touched on a wide range of topics in a broad conversation.
One year into the job and NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell is battling a 23% increase in major crime, while at the same time shootings and murders are down. CBS2's Maurice DuBois sat down with her to ask about that, along with other issues.
CBS2's Maurice DuBois sat down to talk to NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell to reflect on her first year on the job.
Keechant Sewell, the 45th commissioner of the NYPD, has been at the helm for 12, at times tough, months. CBS2's Maurice DuBois met with her this week and touched on a wide range of topics in a broad and surprisingly candid conversation.
NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell, Mayor Eric Adams and other officials provide an update after an officer was shot Wednesday morning in Clinton Hill.
The mayor said they risked their own lives when they raced to save a man with seconds to spare.
Commissioner Keechant Sewell and Laura Kavanagh appeared on CBS Mornings for the first joint interview.
Two women are making history in New York City. For the first time ever, they are leading the country's largest police and fire departments.
The NYPD released new data on crime in New York City on Friday.
The police commissioner says the number of shooting incidents was down during the month of November compared to the same time last year.
The Teens for Food Justice Hydroponic Farm at the Urban Assembly Maker Academy is a triumph. Rows of fresh vegetables, from cucumbers to kale to basil to arugula, are all grown there, and the kids are responsible for it.
The Urban Assembly Maker Academy in Manhattan is built around career and technical education pathways with hands-on learning in the classroom.
Dangerous heat and severe storms are back in the picture for New York City and the surrounding area in Friday's weather forecast.
Some people in Jackson Heights, Queens were without power overnight into Friday morning.
The family of a 14-year-old boy who was struck by a piece of a building facade on Queens sidewalk in May is filing a lawsuit.
The Teens for Food Justice Hydroponic Farm at the Urban Assembly Maker Academy is a triumph. Rows of fresh vegetables, from cucumbers to kale to basil to arugula, are all grown there, and the kids are responsible for it.
The Urban Assembly Maker Academy in Manhattan is built around career and technical education pathways with hands-on learning in the classroom.
Dangerous heat and severe storms are back in the picture for New York City and the surrounding area in Friday's weather forecast.
Some people in Jackson Heights, Queens were without power overnight into Friday morning.
The family of a 14-year-old boy who was struck by a piece of a building facade on Queens sidewalk in May is filing a lawsuit.
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.
The Stamford Fire Department said high winds ripped the 3,000-square-foot flag off the pole atop the WWE building and sent it flying into electrical wires.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
Dangerous heat and severe storms are back in the picture for New York City and the surrounding area in Friday's weather forecast.
The first World Cup game at MetLife Stadium is Saturday, and it will be a major test for NJ Transit. Here's what to expect.
With the temperatures rising into the 90s and a dangerous heat index, Newark, New Jersey, is activating a Code Red warning to keep residents and soccer fans attending World Cup festivals safe.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Fans will soon gather at Choripan in Hackensack, New Jersey, to root for Argentina as they look to win their second consecutive World Cup title.
Dangerous heat and severe storms are back in the picture for New York City and the surrounding area in Friday's weather forecast.
The man accused of driving drunk and killing a Nassau County police officer in January has changed his plea to guilty.
Long Island reporter Jennifer McLogan was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Folio Awards Luncheon.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
A Long Island woman says her efforts to avoid check washing didn't keep her from being robbed, calling the experience "upsetting and disheartening."
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is reacting to threats from President Trump's border czar about sending more ICE agents to the state.
Multiple floors of the Pentagon were locked down for several hours Thursday morning and hazmat crews were deployed for what authorities had described as a "hazardous materials incident."
A judge has found former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander not guilty in a bench trial over his arrest at the city's immigration court last fall.
The bench trial of former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander over his arrest at the city's immigration court last fall got underway on Wednesday in Manhattan.
Calls to ban horse carriages in New York City are growing after a horse collapsed and died in Central Park Tuesday.
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.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Marie Francillion was diagnosed with lung cancer after she was feeling heartburn and shoulder pain. She said she's able to remain hopeful and spend more time with her family because of a different type of treatment.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
The Broadway revival of the musical (nominated for 11 Tony Awards) depicts drama, joy and heartbreak in the pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century, with parallels to the contemporary world, from issues of race to the immigrant experience.
Madonna performed a surprise concert in Times Square weeks before the release of her "Confessions II" album.
Knicks superfan Spike Lee stopped by CBS Mornings to give his thoughts as the Knicks get set to play in the NBA Finals, and he offered his prediction, too.
The first World Cup game at MetLife Stadium is Saturday, and it will be a major test for NJ Transit. Here's what to expect.
Juan Soto hit a go-ahead homer in the seventh inning and the New York Mets earned a 5-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday.
The NYPD said "reckless and dangerous" fan behavior before and after the game between the Knicks and Spurs justified stepped-up security around the Garden.
A video shared online shows at least one egg tossed in the direction of the San Antonio Spurs superstar as he entered his hotel following the loss to the Knicks.
Fans will soon gather at Choripan in Hackensack, New Jersey, to root for Argentina as they look to win their second consecutive World Cup title.
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.
Jasir Gipson was shot by a stray bullet at 5 years old while walking with his mother. More than a decade later, he's graduating from high school with nothing but a smile.
Garbage piling up near freight train tracks is frustrating many Maspeth residents.
Residents and elected officials are urging the MTA to reopen the Long Island Rail Road's former Elmhurst station, arguing that the neighborhood has outgrown its current transit options.
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.
From the moment the switch was flipped in January of 2025, this endeavor has grown exponentially. Rows of fresh vegetables, from cucumbers to kale to basil to arugula, are all grown there, and the kids are responsible for it. CBS News New York's Chris Wragge reports.
The Maker Space at Urban Assembly Maker Academy is where all the action happens. It's a triangle where nothing but work is being done, including computer science, digital media and even bench building, photography, and more. Chris Wragge reports.
The school is built around career and technical education pathways with hands-on learning in classes like video game programming, physical computing, and plant production. The coursework prepares students for the working world. CBS News New York's Chris Wragge reports.
Temperatures will feel like the upper 90s and even the low 100s. CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has a look at the forecast.
The Knicks are just one win away from winning their first NBA Championship in more than 50 years. So how are the Knicks preparing for Saturday's critical Game 5? CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer has a look ahead.
