Families Say Personal Items Belonging To Loved Ones Lost To COVID-19 Disappeared From Hospitals
"They're grave robbers. If they're not grave robbers, then they're stealing from the sick," said one woman whose husband's gold necklace went missing.
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"They're grave robbers. If they're not grave robbers, then they're stealing from the sick," said one woman whose husband's gold necklace went missing.
Thousands of homeless people have been moved from packed shelters and shutdown subway trains into hotels all throughout the city.
Starting next week, the city's subway system will not be running 24/7 service for the first time ever.
Many New Yorkers have taken self-isolation seriously, especially those at higher risk of getting the coronavirus. So they've had to rely on others to do the essential.
Banks say money set aside by Congress ran out within minutes, and as lawmakers look to put in more cash, business owners are hoping they won't be left out.
It's not just the closure of the pools and beaches that have parents concerned about upcoming summer plans. Camps and community programs could also be sidelined for the season.
A powerful storm, featuring drenching rain and damaging winds, pummeled the Tri-State Area on Monday.
The lines are long to get in and precautions have been stepped up to try and keep people safe - but for those opting to stay inside, getting essentials delivered to them isn't easy.
All across the country and here in New York, airport terminals are empty.
Nursing home workers have been reusing a lot of their supplies, and in some cases, they're getting creative, using household items like garbage bags as gowns.
Both for the living and dead, Brookdale Hospital Medical Center in Brooklyn has reached its maximum capacity in the unprecedented coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak.
Restaurant owners just about everywhere have been thanking the communities they serve for helping them stay afloat.
A day after the incident, police officers are still processing the scene as neighbors try to process what happened.
Jason Epting is not only well known in the Harlem Hebrew Academy community, he's well liked. So parents are having a hard time understanding how something like this could happen.
The first patient is a health care worker in his 30s who has an apartment in Fort Lee. The second patient is being treated at Englewood Hospital.
Police say a piece of metal from a dump truck smashed through a car windshield, hitting the driver in the head.
Students at the Isaac Newton Middle School for Math and Science in East Harlem say a man walked into the cafeteria at around 8 a.m. who wasn't supposed to be there, and then he started grabbing an 11-year-old girl.
A judge has ordered developers to take down several floors from a nearly-completed high rise on Amsterdam Avenue.
Police said they threw him to the ground and stabbed him in both legs, while stealing his bike, jacket, cellphone a pizza a roughly $70.
New Jersey's Department of Transportation said it repaired more than 34,000 potholes last month, up from 20,000 in January of last year despite the lack of snow.
There is a new campaign to help Brooklyn residents save for a rainy day. The goal isn't to save astronomical amounts of cash. Instead, the idea is to start off small.
Police said the woman was attacked inside the 95th Street/4th Avenue station in Bay Ridge. The alleged incident happened at around 10 a.m. as she walked inside a bathroom.
Since it was started 30 years ago, the idea was people would call a day ahead and schedule a ride.
Police are investigating two shootings in East New York, one of which involved Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
The unidentified suspect was taken to University Hospital and was in critical condition, and the lieutenant was taken for observation.
If not for his brave actions, the baby girl might not be alive.
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.
It happened at the corner of Warburton and Ashburton Avenues at around 1:15 p.m.
A major winter storm is barreling down on the Tri-State Area, as New York and New Jersey both declared a state of emergency.
Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina blasted CVS for not releasing the surveillance video to police.
If not for his brave actions, the baby girl might not be alive.
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.
It happened at the corner of Warburton and Ashburton Avenues at around 1:15 p.m.
A major winter storm is barreling down on the Tri-State Area, as New York and New Jersey both declared a state of emergency.
Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina blasted CVS for not releasing the surveillance video to police.
A major winter storm is barreling down on the Tri-State Area, as New York and New Jersey both declared a state 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.
Forecast model data continues to suggest that a general 4–8-inch snowfall is likely with this system.
We've issued a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to snow.
A major winter storm is barreling down on the Tri-State Area, as New York and New Jersey both declared a state of emergency.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
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.
Forecast model data continues to suggest that a general 4–8-inch snowfall is likely with this system.
A major winter storm is barreling down on the Tri-State Area, as New York and New Jersey both declared a state 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.
It's a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to accumulating snow that could be heavy at times.
In Levittown, volunteers spent Christmas morning making dreams come true for children from struggling families.
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.
A federal judge has given a green light to New York's so-called Green Light Law, rejecting the Trump administration's bid to stop the state from giving people driver's licenses without having them prove they're in the country legally.
Leaders in Paterson, N.J., are pushing back against Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard's remarks suggesting the city is working to impose Islamic law.
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.
There are at least 500 sudden and unexpected deaths in the city each year, and in roughly a fifth of those cases, a genetic cause can be detected.
UnitedHealthcare and NewYork-Presbyterian have roughly two weeks to reach an agreement or thousands of Medicare Advantage members could be forced to find care elsewhere.
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.
Adam Pelech scored the tiebreaking goal late in the third period, and the New York Islanders beat the New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Taylor Raddysh and Alexis Lafreniere scored 68 seconds apart in a five-goal third period for the New York Rangers in a 7-3 win over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday.
Anthony Edwards scored 38 points to help the Minnesota Timberwolves beat former teammate Karl-Anthony Towns for the first time and hold off the New York Knicks 115-104.
Michael Porter Jr. scored 28 points, as the Brooklyn Nets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 114-106.
The Mets jettisoned another core player Monday, trading second baseman Jeff McNeil to the Athletics for minor league right-hander Yordan Rodriguez.
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.
Craig Allen has the Tri-State Area's updated Friday night First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
Acting DSNY Commissioner Javier Lojan says the city will deploy snow plows once accumulation reaches 2 inches.
Craig Allen has the Tri-State Area's updated First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
Video from a home surveillance camera shows NYPD Officer Freddy Cerpa saving the life of the unresponsive 1-year-old girl. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
Snow has been coming down heavy in Westchester County and other parts of the NYC area in the early hours of the major winter storm.
