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.
Rafael Rubio, the New York City Council worker who was detained and released by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, has now been granted asylum.
President Trump is weighing in on New York City's new pied-à-terre tax, a day after a judge on Staten Island temporarily blocked implementation of the controversial measure.
The NYPD is investigating a bizarre incident in Long Island City, Queens. Residents say a woman got into their apartment by tricking the doorman of their luxury building.
Ethan Funk, a 20-year-old Long Island college student, can tell you what day of the week any particular date fell on, regardless of how long ago it was.
The man who shot and killed Monroe University basketball player Amira McLeod has been sentenced to 20 years to life in prison.
Rafael Rubio, the New York City Council worker who was detained and released by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, has now been granted asylum.
President Trump is weighing in on New York City's new pied-à-terre tax, a day after a judge on Staten Island temporarily blocked implementation of the controversial measure.
The NYPD is investigating a bizarre incident in Long Island City, Queens. Residents say a woman got into their apartment by tricking the doorman of their luxury building.
Ethan Funk, a 20-year-old Long Island college student, can tell you what day of the week any particular date fell on, regardless of how long ago it was.
The man who shot and killed Monroe University basketball player Amira McLeod has been sentenced to 20 years to life in prison.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
The New York area will get some brief relief Sunday from the humid weather.
Friday evening brought yet another round of prolific thunderstorms to the Tri-State Area.
A 16-year-old boy was killed after he was hit Wednesday night by a Metro-North train going from Danbury to South Norwalk, police said.
Police have made an arrest after a mother and child were hit crossing the street Tuesday morning in New Jersey.
New technology is being installed at Newark that will help track planes and vehicles moving around the airport.
Four suspects pulled off a brazen smash-and-grab robbery inside a Woodbridge, New Jersey, jewelry store over the weekend.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Residents of a Newark apartment complex got a startling wakeup call Sunday morning when police in tactical gear, responding to reports of multiple people shot, stormed their building.
Rafael Rubio, the New York City Council worker who was detained and released by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, has now been granted asylum.
Ethan Funk, a 20-year-old Long Island college student, can tell you what day of the week any particular date fell on, regardless of how long ago it was.
A Long Island college student is wowing people with what his mom calls his "superpower." CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
The man who shot and killed Monroe University basketball player Amira McLeod has been sentenced to 20 years to life in prison. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
The man who shot and killed Monroe University basketball player Amira McLeod has been sentenced to 20 years to life in prison.
Rafael Rubio, the New York City Council worker who was detained and released by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, has now been granted asylum.
President Trump is weighing in on New York City's new pied-à-terre tax, a day after a judge on Staten Island temporarily blocked implementation of the controversial measure.
Back in March 1994, Yossi Spalter traveled on a van with his Yeshiva classmates from Manhattan to Crown Heights over the Brooklyn Bridge. The trip changed his life.
A judge on Staten Island has temporarily blocked implementation of New York City's new pied-à-terre tax.
"This is a choice that I am making to feel more in control of my life," said 36-year-old Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
New Yorkers who buy their own health insurance could pay more as insurers file requests with the State Department of Financial Services to increase premiums.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council claims The High Line Hotel tested positive for Legionella bacteria twice this summer.
Several lawsuits were announced Thursday against New York City and others connected to a deadly 2025 Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
LeBron James will return to Los Angeles on Christmas Day in 2026, and the Sixers will open the season in New York against the Knicks.
Brett Baty hit the first grand slam of his career and the Mets held off the Braves 8-5 on Monday night for their sixth win in seven games.
The New York Mets routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-1 on Sunday afternoon.
Don Nelson was one of two coaches in NBA history to have at least 250 wins with three different franchises — Milwaukee, Dallas and Golden State.
Michael Harris II opened the 10th inning with an RBI single, and the Braves beat the Yankees 2-1 on Sunday to prevent a three-game sweep.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
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.
A newborn girl was found wrapped in a t-shirt and abandoned in Yonkers. Now, Baby Melanie is wrapped in love with a forever family. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello was at Tuesday's very special reunion.
How do you know a boat and driver are safe and legal? CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner speaks with the U.S. Coast Guard.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn says there is only a slight chance of a shower, but the rain chances will improve somewhat through Friday.
CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram spoke to some of them in Little Colombia in Elizabeth, New Jersey, on Tuesday, as rescue operations continue in western South America.
President Trump is weighing in on New York City's new pied-à-terre tax, a day after a judge on Staten Island temporarily blocked implementation of the controversial measure. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
