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Raul Barrera turned himself in to police and admitted to stabbing 23-year-old Sarah Coit to death just hours after she was found dying in their Lower East Side apartment, but the last-minute guilty plea came as he was about to go on trial for second-degree murder, authorities said.
The city has been cracking down on the illegal conversions since a state law was passed last year. But the city council has plans to increase the fines on illegal hotel landlords to try to run the practice out of business.
The medical examiner said Brigham died form blunt force trauma to the head and neck which is consistent with a fall down the stairs.
Police are investigating the death of a woman who was found with her neck slashed inside a building on the Lower East Side of Manhattan.
The suspect has mugged at least 16 people in the Lower East Side since May, spanning from Houston Street to East 23rd Street, police said.
A lot of kids give their brains a break during the summer, but others are using brain games to stay sharp.
There is an oasis for space-starved New York City apartment dwellers this summer. But it comes at a price, WCBS 880's Marla Diamond reported.
An exhibition on the history of lunch in New York City serves up some delicious tidbits. But you'll need more time than your lunch hour to see it.
The suspect is accused of shooting Officer Brian Groves as he and his partner were checking on suspected drug activity at the Seward Park Housing Development on Essex Street, police said.
Sal Medina couldn't believe what was unfolding before his eyes as a white livery cab came to a stop next to his newsstand on Delancey Street.
Jewish people eat matzo, and no leavened bread, during Passover because the their ancestors didn't have time to allow the bread to rise as they were in their exodus from Egypt.
Six people suffered minor injuries in the three-alarm fire at 89 Columbia Street just north of Delancey Street on Wednesday.
The blaze broke out on Columbia Street and Delancey at around 11:15 a.m. The fire started on the 16th floor of a 20 story high-rise.
About a foot of water has filled the entire intersection, reported CBS 2's Jessica Schneider. Crews with the Fire Department, DEP and Con Edison are all on the scene.
The holidays are a time of celebration - and what says "festive" better than a glass of champagne? Try one of our four favorite bubbly hot spots.
Times Square is getting ready to throw a New Year's Eve bash. But with a new year, come new resolutions and the experts weighed in to help people learn how to stick with them all year long.
One Little Monster could have something to be very, very thankful for this Thanksgiving—they could live it up Gaga style in the Lower East Side. The one-bedroom Lower East Side apartment that one Ms. Stefani Germanotta started her music career is on the market, and you could rent this prime real eastate for $1,850 a month.
Demi Moore is known for being in enviable shape, but when she showed up to the premiere of the new film Margin Call at the Lower East Side's Landmark Sunshine Cinemas on Monday, she was markedly more svelte than usual.
Police say the victim was walking on Attorney Street when the suspect came up from behind and sexually assaulted her on the sidewalk.
The pair allegedly went to try on Kimberly Ovitz spandex leggings before they went to the dressing rooms and grabbed two collectable bags -- the most expensive items in the store.
While the school earned an "A "from the DOE and was named a Blue Ribbon School, some parents say their children are being cheated due to an ongoing investigation and the removal of principal Ling Ling Chou.
A New York City company is hoping to turn a little plot of green space into lots of green dollar bills.
Alberto Barriera pleaded guilty Wednesday to rape after he admitted attacking the teen 18 years ago.
The movie "Crossing Delancey" brought romance, but the reality of actually trying to cross it brings danger.
Parents were fuming Friday over steamy paintings at an exhibit they said was too close to their children's school.
The World Cup is renewing the call for ferry service from West Harlem.
A website will pay a $200,000 fine for listing illegal parking lots near JFK Airport on its app.
From Long Island to the World Cup, Joe Scally is making his hometown proud playing with the U.S. men's national team.
Club Calvi talks to authors Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie about their new book, "A Founding Mother" about Abigail Adams, the wife of President John Adams and the mother of President John Quincy Adams
The NYPD has announced street closures around Madison Square Garden for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
The World Cup is renewing the call for ferry service from West Harlem.
A website will pay a $200,000 fine for listing illegal parking lots near JFK Airport on its app.
From Long Island to the World Cup, Joe Scally is making his hometown proud playing with the U.S. men's national team.
The NYPD has announced street closures around Madison Square Garden for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
New York City Zohran Mamdani remained unperturbed after taking a viral roasting for telling sweat-soaked New Yorkers in the middle of an expected heat wave to set their thermostats to 78° to protect the power grid.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100 degrees set on this date in 1966.
The New York, New Jersey area is preparing for extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources get ready to keep residents cool.
Dangerously hot weather is beginning in the New York City area, with an Extreme Heat Warning about to go into effect.
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.
It was not immediately clear how many Delaney Hall detainees were impacted by the air conditioning issue or whether repairs were complete.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100 degrees set on this date in 1966.
Jersey City Mayor James Solomon is now lowering a proposed tax hike from 20% to 15%, but many residents says it's still a painful pill to swallow.
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for the entire region through Saturday. Temperatures could feel like 110 degrees or more.
The annual 3% increase affects trains, buses, light rail and the Access Link. It comes as commuters have been dealing with service issues.
From Long Island to the World Cup, Joe Scally is making his hometown proud playing with the U.S. men's national team.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100° set on this date in 1966. That was the last time we hit 100° in Central Park was in 2012. CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn, Doug Williams, Mahsa Saeidi, Dave Carlin and Christine Sloan have team coverage.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100 degrees set on this date in 1966.
Point Lookout and other areas on Lido Beach were immediately red-flagged for swimming after the shark was spotted in the water.
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for the entire region through Saturday. Temperatures could feel like 110 degrees or more.
It was not immediately clear how many Delaney Hall detainees were impacted by the air conditioning issue or whether repairs were complete.
New York City Zohran Mamdani remained unperturbed after taking a viral roasting for telling sweat-soaked New Yorkers in the middle of an expected heat wave to set their thermostats to 78° to protect the power grid.
Jersey City Mayor James Solomon is now lowering a proposed tax hike from 20% to 15%, but many residents says it's still a painful pill to swallow.
Investigations are underway into possible fraudulent activity at some of these kinds of facilities across New York, CBS News has learned.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani will give a major speech in front of the George Washington desk at City Hall on Friday morning to mark America's 250th birthday, sources say.
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.
The NYPD has announced street closures around Madison Square Garden for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated to 20 local and national charities ahead of their wedding Friday.
Two elite event designers shared their thoughts on how Taylor Swift's team might transform Madison Square Garden.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
Taylor Swift has had a decadeslong history with Madison Square Garden, performing there as early as 2003 and even celebrating her 30th birthday at the venue.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Camilo Doval forced in the go-ahead run with a bases-loaded walk in a four-run 11th inning that gave the Tigers a 6-2 victory over the Yankees on Wednesday.
Sean Keys hit his first career home run, Myles Straw added a pinch-hit shot and the Blue Jays beat the Mets 9-3 in a Canada Day matinee Wednesday.
The Boston Celtics have reportedly signed NBA free agents Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley Jr.
Riley Greene hit two of Detroit's four homers off Cam Schlittler as the Tigers beat the Yankees 9-3 on Tuesday night and sent New York to its season-worst sixth straight loss.
The World Cup is renewing the call for ferry service from West Harlem.
As children cooled off in a splash pad steps from the empty Red Hook Pool, families in the neighborhood said they are once again waiting for answers about when the public pool will open for the summer.
Miss Subways was a citywide contest that highlighted everyday New York women doing amazing things. The competition no longer exists but former titleholders say the message still rings true.
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.
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.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for July 2 at 11 p.m.
The NYPD is getting ready for what they are calling one of the biggest security operations on the waterways in years. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
Street restrictions around Madison Square Garden began Thursday night ahead of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding on Friday. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
New York City's health department is investigating a community cluster of Legionnaires' disease on the Upper East Side.
Thursday was the hottest day of the year, and the dangerous conditions put a stress on Con Edison's power grid. Thousands of customers in New York City lost power, and some had their power reduced to conserve energy. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
