Taxstone convicted in deadly shooting at Irving Plaza
The former rapper was charged with killing 33-year-old body guard Ronald McPhatter inside the venue in 2016.
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The former rapper was charged with killing 33-year-old body guard Ronald McPhatter inside the venue in 2016.
The flames broke out around 12:30 a.m. on the second floor of a building on East 31st Street.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
He was charged with shooting a 33-year-old body guard inside the music venue in 2016.
Several cars were involved in the crash near 86th Street.
Any vote on a possible indictment against former Pres. Donald Trump would be pushed into next week, CBS2's John Dias reports.
A train hauling garbage caught on fire just before the Wednesday evening rush, bringing service between Trenton and New York Penn Station to a standstill.
A large inflatable was brought to the street below, where people nervously watched the drama unfold.
A dramatic standoff played out 31 stories above the streets of Midtown on Wednesday. The NYPD saved a man who was hanging out of a high-rise window. CBS2's Ali Bauman has the exclusive video.
Grand jury has been probing any involvement by Trump in "hush money" paid by Michael Cohen to adult film star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 presidential election.
A standoff with a man hanging out a window in Midtown finally ended Wednesday evening. The situation went on for hours. It all started when the FBI tried to serve a warrant. CBS2's Dave Carlin reports.
The man is barricaded inside a high-rise 31 floors up. CBS2's Dave Carlin has the latest from the scene.
For 40 years, former President Donald Trump has navigated a flurry of legal investigations without ever facing criminal charges.
Police say Angelina Cando was seen on video setting the flag on fire outside Little Prince restaurant in SoHo.
The cruisers were not in use and no one was inside at the time.
"We want President Trump to know he has our support. We stand behind him," a protester named Chelsea said.
Police unloaded steel barricades outside the Lower Manhattan court house on Monday to boost security. CBS2's Marcia Kramer reports.
The Manhattan district attorney's office is coordinating security measures with the NYPD after former president Donald Trump said he could be arrested on Tuesday and called on his supporters to protest. Skyler Henry reports for CBS2.
It starts at Prospect Park in Brooklyn at 7 a.m. Sunday and ends in Central Park.
The world's oldest and largest parade stepped off Friday morning in Midtown.
The sounds of Ireland took over the streets of the city on Friday, with roughly 200,000 people marching up Fifth Avenue during the St. Patrick's Day Parade. CBS2's John Dias reports.
People from all over the world flock to New York City for the oldest and largest St. Patrick's Day parade. CBS2's John Dias catches up with some of them in Midtown.
Earlier this year, crews painted over the colorful graffiti, leading to a lot of complaints from the community.
A quarter million marchers will head up Fifth Avenue for the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade, and another two million will be watching along the route. Some got an early start attending the official kickoff breakfast at Pig and Whistle Pub.
The latest happened Thursday near an elementary school playground in Mott Haven, the Bronx.
Santiago's Beer Garden in East Harlem is bouncing back thanks to support from the community after a devastating fire in November.
One person is dead in an e-bike collision in Lower Manhattan. It happened at around 9 a.m. Wednesday at Centre Street and Chambers Street.
A utility pole came toppling down and dragged power lines down with it, sparking a fire that spread to several cars on Wednesday morning.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
Severe storms in New Jersey brought lightning and heavy rain, with several towns experiencing flash flooding Tuesday.
Santiago's Beer Garden in East Harlem is bouncing back thanks to support from the community after a devastating fire in November.
One person is dead in an e-bike collision in Lower Manhattan. It happened at around 9 a.m. Wednesday at Centre Street and Chambers Street.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
While New York City got the brunt of the bad weather Tuesday night, 51 schools will remain open as safe locations while dangerous conditions persist.
Jacob Freytes, 12, went to a bodega to buy a ball when a fight broke out, and he was killed by a stray bullet in the Mount Eden section of the Bronx.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
There was a tornado warning in Sussex and Warren Counties in New Jersey as more severe weather passed through our area.
Weather conditions go downhill Tuesday and Wednesday with rain and potentially strong storms on deck for the New York area.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area Tuesday after a brief reprieve.
A utility pole came toppling down and dragged power lines down with it, sparking a fire that spread to several cars on Wednesday morning.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
Severe storms in New Jersey brought lightning and heavy rain, with several towns experiencing flash flooding Tuesday.
Radar estimated rainfall totals in portions of Morris County were up to 6.4 inches at around 11 p.m. In Essex County, the same estimate found 4.7 inches of rain.
There was a tornado warning in Sussex and Warren Counties in New Jersey as more severe weather passed through our area.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
Auto repair and detailing have long been a male-dominated world. On Long Island, a growing business run by women is helping to change that.
Auto repair and detailing have long been a male-dominated world. On Long Island, a growing business run by women is helping to change that. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
There was a tornado warning in Sussex and Warren Counties in New Jersey as more severe weather passed through our area.
The big rats can be seen scurrying across backyards day and night in Seaford, and their numbers are exploding.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
Letters have been sent to thousands of New York City homeowners, stating they may have to pay the new controversial pied-à-terre tax. But some residents say they shouldn't be on that list.
Family members who lost loved ones on 9/11 have started an online petition calling for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani not to attend the 25th 9/11 remembrance ceremony.
A memorial tribute was held in Central Park on Monday afternoon for Romanch Mahajan, the teenage tourist who died last month in a runaway horse carriage accident.
Certain core groceries will cost 30% less at New York City-run stores, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Monday.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
For the third day in a row, the NYC Health Department has announced a death in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
A second death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Saturday.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
The New York Yankees beat the Chicago White Sox on Monday night in the opener of a four-game series between playoff contenders.
Francisco Lindor homered twice and tripled off the top of the fence, driving in six runs as the Mets pulled away for a 14-3 victory over the Braves on Monday night.
Center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones and second baseman Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
Tyrone Taylor put the Mets ahead with a three-run homer in the sixth inning, and New York beat the Dodgers 8-3 on Sunday to prevent a season sweep.
Cam Schlitter helped lead the New York Yankees to victory over the Philadelphia Phillies Friday night.
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.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
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 flood watch is in effect for parts of New York and Connecticut, but the worst of the rainy weather is over. CBS News New York Meteorologist John Elliott has the forecast.
Four women said Leto sexually assaulted or acted inappropriately when they were teenagers. Leto has said the claims are not true.
It happened at around 9 a.m. Wednesday at Centre Street and Chambers Street. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
The MTA's new preliminary budget calls for a 4% fare and toll increase starting in March, with another 4% increase planned for 2029. The budget will be voted in the fall.
Fauci said the release of his diary entries was an attempt to embarrass and intimidate him. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
