Church Groups Help To Keep Protests Peaceful In Lower Manhattan
For days, people have been gathering to protest of death of George Floyd. But, looting and other forms of violence have, at times, overshadowed the efforts of peaceful protesters.
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For days, people have been gathering to protest of death of George Floyd. But, looting and other forms of violence have, at times, overshadowed the efforts of peaceful protesters.
Two NYPD officers were injured by hit-and-run drivers while responding to reports of break-ins during the protests over George Floyd's death.
Video shows luxury stores, like Chanel, targeted in SoHo. Fireworks were set off and some windows smashed as large crowds gathered in the street.
The NYPD says at least 345 people were arrested during Saturday night protests.
NYPD Chief of Department Terence Monahan says detectives are working with the DA's office on the case.
The NYC Commission on Human Rights opened an investigation into an incident in Central Park in which a white woman called 911 claiming an African-American man was threatening her after he asked her to leash her dog.
A video has gone viral and a woman has been fired from her job at a mutual fund firm after a confrontation in Central Park in which a black man asked her to follow the rules and keep her dog on a leash - to which she phoned police and reported he was threatening her life.
Dr. Jean Lau Chin became a powerhouse in the world of psychology while Gene Chin called her the love of his life.
Over the holiday weekend, a giant American flag and banner reading "Together, We're Strong" was unfurled to commemorate the occasion.
It happened shortly after midnight at the intersection of Lenox Avenue and 125th Street.
One of the city's most iconic buildings is getting an observation deck for the first time in 75 years.
An inventive "fogging station" is just one of many measures building manager John Faldetta has taken to make his employees and tenants feel safe.
Police say a man fought with officers responding to an apartment on fire early Saturday morning where, after the flames were put out, the body of another man was found covered with stab wounds.
The 55-year-old man initially told police his 6-year-old daughter was stabbed when two men tried to rob him around 12:30 a.m. Thursday.
Police said the officers were on their way to a post office at 25th Street and 9th Avenue in Chelsea, where a man was killed by an exploding fire extinguisher.
Con Edison crews responded to West 108th Street and Central Park West on the Upper West Side.
CBS2's Natalie Duddridge remembers two dedicated family men, a father and a grandfather, both gone too soon.
Police said he followed the 32-year-old victim into a Hamilton Heights apartment building, where she was renting an Airbnb.
Police said the suspect made anti-Asian remarks, then grabbed a 30-year-old man and tried to remove him from the train.
The 705-bed center confirmed that through Wednesday 46 residents who tested positive for COVID-19 had died as well as an additional 52 people "suspected" to have the virus.
The flames gutted a northbound 2 train and killed its operator, Garrett Goble.
One man was killed and another man was wounded in an apparent gunfight in New York City early Saturday.
Two years ago, frequent customer Lin-Manuel Miranda stepped in to help negotiate when the restaurant almost closed due to a rent hike.
Mayor Bill de Blasio says New York City hospitals have enough masks, face shields and gloves to make it through Sunday, but surgical gowns are in short supply.
Sources told CBS2 the deaths were believed to be coronavirus-related. It's unclear if the victims knew each other.
Saturday marked one year since 20-month-old River Wilson drowned in the backyard pool of a state-licensed home daycare in the Bronx.
The Chicago Cubs evened their series with the New York Yankees with a 5-2 win on Saturday night.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
On Saturday, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with Mr. Trump and cautioned him against conducting a fresh round of strikes on Iran, CBS News learned.
The New York Red Bulls beat Orlando 3-2 on Saturday night.
Saturday marked one year since 20-month-old River Wilson drowned in the backyard pool of a state-licensed home daycare in the Bronx.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
A group of New Yorkers are demanding change to end human trafficking and prostitution along Roosevelt Avenue in Queens.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area on Monday, bringing the threat of heavy rain and storms that may lead to flash flooding.
Disgraced former Congressman George Santos has agreed to pay $35,000 to settle a federal investigation into his suspicious trades on the prediction marketplace Kalshi.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area on Monday, bringing the threat of heavy rain and storms that may lead to flash flooding.
There's been a report of a bigfoot sighting near the Pachaug State Forest in Connecticut.
Heavy rain is complicating efforts to recover a teenage boy from the West River in New Haven. Strong currents and an increased flow have made the job even more difficult.
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.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area on Monday, bringing the threat of heavy rain and storms that may lead to flash flooding.
Under the new initiative, restaurants will no longer automatically provide plastic utensils, napkins or condiments in takeout orders.
The body of a missing girl was found in the Passaic River in New Jersey after a two-day search, officials said.
A New Jersey police department is getting creative when it comes to cracking down on distracted drivers.
Three children were swept into the Passaic River Wednesday night. A little boy was later found dead, and a young girl is still missing.
John Elliott reports from Glen Cove, Long Island, for Swim Across America Open Water Swim.
Some homeowners on Long Island say teenage pranks have escalated into vandalism. A game of ding-dong ditch is keeping residents up at night and, in at least one case, has done damage. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
For some Long Island families, the cost of supplies, clothes and other back-to-school essentials is becoming a growing challenge.
Doctors in Suffolk County have reported three cases of a rare tick-borne disease known as rabbit fever so far this summer. A 9-year-old boy shared his experiences with the illness.
For some Long Island families, the cost of supplies, clothes and other back-to-school essentials is becoming a growing challenge. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
On Saturday, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with Mr. Trump and cautioned him against conducting a fresh round of strikes on Iran, CBS News learned.
A Brooklyn grandmother went to the dentist hoping to fix her smile. Instead, her daughter says she lost her teeth, her health, and her independence.
President Trump said Todd Blanche will remain acting attorney general as a holdup on his nomination continues.
Republican New York gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman is deploying a campaign strategy that echoes the national GOP playbook — attack Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
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.
The source of exposure for the Legionnaires cluster on Manhattan's Upper East Side has been eliminated, according to the New York City Health Department.
A seventh person has died from Legionnaires' disease in connection with the Upper East Side cluster, New York City's health commissioner said Thursday.
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.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
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.
The Chicago Cubs evened their series with the New York Yankees with a 5-2 win on Saturday night.
The New York Red Bulls beat Orlando 3-2 on Saturday night.
Javier Sanoja and Griffin Conine homered to power the Marlins to a 6-2 victory over the Mets on Saturday.
Kyle Stowers homered for the second straight night Friday, powering the Marlins to a 5-2 win over the Mets.
Toronto FC earned a 1-1 draw with New York City FC at Yankee Stadium on Friday night, but saw its winless streak reach 11 matches.
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.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for August 1 at 11 p.m.
A new law now in effect in New Jersey prohibits restaurants and other food businesses from automatically giving customers napkins, plastic utensils and condiments. Now, customers have to request them.
Saturday marked one year since 20-month-old River Wilson drowned in the backyard pool of a state-licensed home daycare in the Bronx. As her family gathered to celebrate her life and legacy, they also shared a deeply personal message of hope. CBS News New York's Mahsa Saeidi reports.
A group of New Yorkers are demanding change to end what they say is a years-old problem – human trafficking and prostitution along Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
The NYPD is looking for the suspect in a deadly stabbing in Queens.
