'I Wanted To Kill Them': Authorities Detail Case Against Times Square Crash Suspect Richard Rojas
Bronx resident Richard Rojas, 26, faced a judge on Friday.
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Bronx resident Richard Rojas, 26, faced a judge on Friday.
Three people who were hit by a car in Times Square Thursday remain in critical condition Friday at two local hospitals. One woman is in very critical condition.
Records were broken across the Tri-State Area Thursday, as heat and humidity that were even high by summer standards settled in.
Jason Eisenfeld, 34, of Old Bethpage, is charged with reckless endangerment, driving while intoxicated and criminal possession of a controlled substance, Westchester police said.
Lt. Cmdr. Ryan Kelly said Wednesday the search for any survivors continues east of the island of Eleuthera.
The MTA announced the new six-point plan on Monday that includes improving tracks and signals.
The fire broke out at around 7 p.m. Sunday at the Beth Hamedrash Hagodol synagogue on Norfolk Street near Broome Street.
It happened around 4 a.m. Friday when police said a 39-year-old woman was riding a southbound N train.
Valentine Hernandez had just crossed Westchester Avenue at Fox Street Monday afternoon when police said he was punched by a much younger and much larger man.
The three passengers are charged with inciting a riot, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and trespassing. They were being held Tuesday at the Broward jail in lieu of $10,000 bond each.
Eight of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity brothers and the chapter were charged Friday with involuntary manslaughter in the death of 19-year-old Timothy Piazza. Ten others were also charged.
Video shows the 31-year-old woman struggling with a man as police said he tried to take her purse.
Police say the shooting happened just after 5 p.m. last Friday as 12-year-old Isaiah Osbourne was playing basketball with friends inside the Story Playground Park on Thieriot Avenue.
Trump hasn't set foot in the city since leaving on Jan. 19 to head to Washington to be inaugurated into office the following day.
Police say the man used some kind of alcohol smelling drug to cover the woman's mouth, knocking her out cold
Police on Long Island have arrested the suspect who they say is behind more than a dozen knifepoint robberies across Nassau and Suffolk counties. Two others have also been arrested, police said.
Three men were ransacking a house looking for something to steal when the two men who live there came home, police said.
The attorney general is in Suffolk County, where he is meeting with local, state and federal law enforcement about the violent MS-13 street gang.
There has been an outpouring of grief for the 42-year-old firefighter, who died on the job last week in Queens after falling five stories from an apartment building.
U.S. District Judge William Orrick issued the temporary ruling Tuesday in a lawsuit over the executive order targeting sanctuary cities. The decision will stay in place while the lawsuit moves through court.
The gunfire erupted following a dispute between two men around 3:10 p.m. Monday on Washington Street near Battery Park, according to police.
The tree died after standing for 600 years and must be cut down before it falls a damages Revolutionary War headstones below.
Black and purple bunting was be hung from the facade of Ladder 135 Engine 286 in Ridgewood Friday as a makeshift memorial for firefighter William Tolley continues to grow.
It happened during a crowded Easter Sunday just before another incident caused panic and sent crowds running.
Police said a man armed with a knife walked into the Subway shop Tuesday and demanded cash. Investigators believe it's the same suspect who is wanted for other robberies in Suffolk and Nassau counties.
The NYPD made several arrests related to drag racing early Sunday morning in the Bronx. The busts happened almost one month after another controversial car meet-up in Queens.
The New York Knicks are headed back to the Eastern Conference finals -- and their fans are loving every minute of it.
Hannes Wolf scored three goals for his first hat trick and Nicolás Fernández assisted on all the scores to help lead NYCFC to a 3-0 victory over the Columbus Crew on Sunday.
Eduardo Rodriguez came within two outs of his first complete game, Ryan Waldschmidt had his first three big league RBIs and the Diamondbacks beat the Mets 5-1 on Sunday.
The Knicks will play the winner of the Pistons-Cavaliers series in the Eastern Conference finals after sweeping the Sixers.
The NYPD made several arrests related to drag racing early Sunday morning in the Bronx. The busts happened almost one month after another controversial car meet-up in Queens.
The New York Knicks are headed back to the Eastern Conference finals -- and their fans are loving every minute of it.
The Nets entered the draft lottery with a 14% chance of securing the No. 1 overall pick, tied for the best odds with the Wizards and Pacers.
The Rent Guidelines Board might be on the verge of fulfilling Mayor Zohran Mamdani's signature campaign promise after it voted to support hikes ranging from 0-4%.
The fatal fire erupted just before 1:30 a.m. Sunday at a boarded-up house on Sycamore Avenue in Hempstead, Nassau County fire officials said.
An unsettled pattern continues through the entire Mother's Day weekend in the New York City area.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
A man was arrested after a police standoff forced Bridgewater, New Jersey, residents to shelter in place for over 24 hours, officials say.
A woman has been charged with theft for taking a dog outside a Clifton, New Jersey, home in April, police say.
An unsettled pattern continues through the entire Mother's Day weekend in the New York City area.
The owners of Boulevard Drinks in Jersey City's Journal Square said new building owners gave them until May 27 to get out.
A New Jersey neighborhood was ordered to shelter in place all day as police investigated at a home in Bridgewater Township.
The fatal fire erupted just before 1:30 a.m. Sunday at a boarded-up house on Sycamore Avenue in Hempstead, Nassau County fire officials said.
Unions representing thousands of LIRR workers rallied Saturday amid a dispute with the MTA that could trigger their first strike in decades.
A new proposal on Long Island could change how quickly a business has to hand over surveillance video to police during an investigation.
The MTA and five of its unions are embroiled in a contract dispute that could trigger the LIRR's first work stoppage in more than 30 years.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $268 billion budget that includes a pied-à-terre tax targeting wealthy New York City second home owners.
The Rent Guidelines Board might be on the verge of fulfilling Mayor Zohran Mamdani's signature campaign promise after it voted to support hikes ranging from 0-4%.
A new proposal on Long Island could change how quickly a business has to hand over surveillance video to police during an investigation.
The Trump administration announced a major expansion of its denaturalization campaign targeting foreign-born American citizens accused of fraudulently obtaining U.S. citizenship.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
New York City's Rent Guidelines Board held a preliminary vote Thursday proposing a potential increase for 1 million rent-stabilized apartments across the five boroughs.
A Dutch-flagged cruise ship that was hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak reached Spain's Canary Islands early Sunday morning.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
"The Pitt" star Isa Briones is bringing heightened pride and Filipino presence to both stage and screen.
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" has canceled two weeks of performances following a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
Firefighters responded to Broadway's Eugene O'Neill Theater Monday morning after a blaze broke out.
The New York Knicks are headed back to the Eastern Conference finals -- and their fans are loving every minute of it.
Hannes Wolf scored three goals for his first hat trick and Nicolás Fernández assisted on all the scores to help lead NYCFC to a 3-0 victory over the Columbus Crew on Sunday.
Eduardo Rodriguez came within two outs of his first complete game, Ryan Waldschmidt had his first three big league RBIs and the Diamondbacks beat the Mets 5-1 on Sunday.
The Knicks will play the winner of the Pistons-Cavaliers series in the Eastern Conference finals after sweeping the Sixers.
Brice Turang homered off David Bednar with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Brewers completed a three-game sweep of the Yankees with a 4-3 victory Sunday.
For more than four decades, residents living beside Brooklyn's District 13 Sanitation Garage in Coney Island have been waiting for the facility to move away from their homes.
There's a swim club in Harlem teaching kids a lifesaving skill, and they're turning timid swimmers into competitors.
The Davis Center at the Harlem Meer is celebrating one year of providing year-round recreation space to New Yorkers while still spreading the word to residents.
Residents displaced by a deadly apartment building fire in Inwood say it was only a matter of time before their building went up in flames.
In New York City, where land is at a premium, a stockpile of pristine soil unearthed at construction sites helps lower emissions and support urban farmers.
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 Vanessa Murdock says we'll see mostly dry and sunny conditions until then, with temperatures in the 60s.
The ship is now docked off Spain's Canary Islands, and health officials are trying to ease fears and vowing to closely monitor any signs of disease. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos spoke with several supporters of the blue and orange who think this may just be the Knicks' year.
It was the latest incident in a troubling trend of illegal car activity in New York City. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner has the story.
The shooting happened in the area of Rosa Parks and Godwin avenues. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin has the latest.
