Arrest made after NYC subway rider set on fire
The NYPD announced Thursday that an arrest has been made in the case of a man set on fire on board a subway car in Manhattan earlier this week.
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The NYPD announced Thursday that an arrest has been made in the case of a man set on fire on board a subway car in Manhattan earlier this week.
The man charged with attacking a New York University student on her way to class this week was arraigned late Wednesday night in Manhattan Criminal Court.
An NYU student was attacked while walking to class in Manhattan, and police say the man in custody is a repeat offender.
Mangione's lawyers and prosecutors are battling over evidence police recovered from his backpack at the time of his arrest.
Police say James Rizzo is a repeat offender with a history of attacking women. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Police said the 56-year-old victim, who is believed to be homeless, was asleep on a northbound 3 train when he was set on fire Monday in Manhattan.
Police confirmed Wednesday the victim was in fact set on fire and they released new surveillance images of a man wanted for questioning.
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The student was attacked while walking to class, and we've learned the man in custody is a repeat offender. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the story.
The New York City holiday tradition returns Wednesday night in midtown Manhattan. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler has what to know.
Luigi Mangione's attorneys want certain evidence to be excluded from his upcoming trial in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in NYC.
Mangione is back in court Tuesday for a series of hearings over which evidence will be allowed during his trial in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Police are investigating a burglary at the high-end clothing store 4G in New York City's SoHo neighborhood.
Two people were taken into custody after gunshots were fired inside a Manhattan subway station on Monday night. No injuries were reported.
Protesters said they were trying to prevent ICE from conducting an operation near a parking garage in Lower Manhattan.
A 55-year-old man suffered burns after his pants caught fire on a 3 train as it approached Times Square. What exactly happened, however, is no longer clear.
The 27-year-old's defense attorneys are arguing that certain evidence should be excluded from trial because of how they say it was obtained. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
Police are investigating it as an assault, but said that could change as they find out more information.
Immigration advocates are calling for a response from the NYPD following Saturday's clash with protestors outside of a parking garage in Lower Manhattan.
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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade kicked off the 2025 holiday season in NYC, as the iconic balloons, floats and performers marched through Manhattan.
New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd wrote on social media on Thursday that he is back in the hospital.
It's unclear when Boyd, who was shot in the early morning hours of Nov. 16 in Manhattan, was released and why he has returned to the hospital. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis has all the sights and sounds from an exciting holiday celebration in Manhattan.
Spectators started lining up early for their chance to see the 99th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade march through Manhattan. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has all the excitement.
The principal of a Brooklyn middle school created controversy this week by turning down the opportunity to have a Holocaust survivor speak to students.
Prosecutors have released photos of some of the evidence authorities recovered from Luigi Mangione when he was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Neighbors in Brooklyn's Victorian Flatbush are expressing frustration after the city designated only part of their area as a historic district.
Two NYPD officers involved in the deadly shooting of Win Rozario in March 2024 will not face criminal charges.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued executive orders Thursday designed to protect Israel and appeal to the Jewish community.
Prosecutors have released photos of some of the evidence authorities recovered from Luigi Mangione when he was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Neighbors in Brooklyn's Victorian Flatbush are expressing frustration after the city designated only part of their area as a historic district.
Two NYPD officers involved in the deadly shooting of Win Rozario in March 2024 will not face criminal charges.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued executive orders Thursday designed to protect Israel and appeal to the Jewish community.
The NYPD announced Thursday that an arrest has been made in the case of a man set on fire on board a subway car in Manhattan earlier this week.
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First Alert Weather Days have been declared in the NYC area as the arctic chill could bring record low temperatures.
A decomposed body and pipe bombs were found inside a Stamford, Connecticut, home after a shootout between the homeowner and police officers Tuesday, officials say.
Police exchanged gunfire with a suspect barricaded inside a home in Stamford, Connecticut, on Tuesday.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
First Alert Weather Days have been declared in the NYC area as the arctic chill could bring record low temperatures.
James Solomon easily won the race to become Jersey City's next mayor and Emily Jabbour beat the son of a former popular mayor to take the helm in Hoboken.
Popcorn Park Animal Refuge said the monkey, now named Forrest, was one of 21 monkeys being transported to a lab when the truck overturned on a Mississippi highway.
Traffic at the George Washington Bridge faced major delays Wednesday following an early morning crash on the inbound upper level.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
Two people were killed in a stabbing in Bethpage on Long Island, Nassau County police said.
First Alert Weather Days have been declared in the NYC area as the arctic chill could bring record low temperatures.
Siena men's lacrosse coach Liam Gleason has died after suffering a traumatic brain injury in a fall at his home.
The Nov. 22 shooting on Willow Avenue in Hempstead killed 19-year-old Amira McLeod, of Queens, and injured two 20-year-old men.
The principal of a Brooklyn middle school created controversy this week by turning down the opportunity to have a Holocaust survivor speak to students.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued executive orders Thursday designed to protect Israel and appeal to the Jewish community.
Federal prosecutors on Thursday presented an indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James to a grand jury in Norfolk, Virginia.
Authorities say the FBI has arrested a man suspected of placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
The MTA is set to unveil a new high-tech system for catching people who don't pay.
In New York alone, there have already been more than 17,000 flu cases and nearly 1,000 hospitalizations, and doctors anticipate it's only going to get worse as more people gather for the holidays.
Colette Smith of the Bronx was diagnosed with lung cancer, despite never smoking. Her survival story is central to her push for early detection.
Some New Yorkers want the mayor-elect to appoint a new "rat czar" when he takes office after an uptick in rat sightings.
Gio's Law would establish a $25 million grant program to equip law enforcement nationwide with EpiPens and train officers how to use them.
A blood drive was held in Harlem on Wednesday as the New York Blood Center reports a dip in its blood supply.
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker returns to Downtown Brooklyn with diverse cultural influences, community outreach, and a fresh take on Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
"Everybody Loves Raymond" is getting the spotlight at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
Doc Rivers said there have been no talks between team officials and Giannis Antetokounmpo regarding the two-time NBA MVP's potential exit from Milwaukee.
The Bulls dropped to 9-12 with their fifth loss in a row.
The New York Knicks beat the Charlotte Hornets 119-104 on Wednesday night.
The Dallas Stars shut out the New Jersey Devils 3-0 on Wednesday night.
Siena men's lacrosse coach Liam Gleason has died after suffering a traumatic brain injury in a fall at his home.
Neighbors in Brooklyn's Victorian Flatbush are expressing frustration after the city designated only part of their area as a historic district.
Brooklyn's Prospect Park is getting financing for a long-term project to battle the impacts of climate change, city leaders say.
The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music plans a 12,000-square-foot campus at One Prospect Park West, aiming to serve thousands more with music therapy and education programs.
Some residents at NYCHA's Eastchester Gardens in the Bronx say they've been shivering on and off all week.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker returns to Downtown Brooklyn with diverse cultural influences, community outreach, and a fresh take on Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
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.
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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.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will have several new productions this holiday season.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing scrutiny after a new watchdog report found his use of the Signal app earlier this year could have harmed troops. The findings come as military officials briefed lawmakers about the U.S. strikes on suspected drug boats near Venezuela. Erica Brown reports from Capitol Hill.
A yellow cab ended up stuck in a dangerous spot Thursday after apparently driving over an opening on the roadway in Times Square.
A grand jury has once again declined to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James on federal mortgage fraud charges.
It's been one year since UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was gunned down in front of a New York City hotel. The man accused in his murder, Luigi Mangione, has pleaded not guilty to state and federal charges. Now, his attorneys are trying to get some evidence tossed before his trial. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
