'Bat-Man' Helps Rescue Young Girl From Potential Kidnapping
A convicted sexual predator was expected to be arraigned Sunday after police said he tried to abduct an 11-year-old girl before a good Samaritan jumped in to stop him.
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A convicted sexual predator was expected to be arraigned Sunday after police said he tried to abduct an 11-year-old girl before a good Samaritan jumped in to stop him.
Police sources tell CBS2 that an 11-year-old girl was walking to class around 8 a.m. Saturday morning when a 40-year-old man pulled up to her in his car near Center Street and Seneca Avenue in Ridgewood.
Long Island Rail Road riders are being crammed into fewer cars during rush hour, and it's all because of wet leaves on the tracks.
It's not just limbs but full trees that've been falling on streets, damaging cars, blocking roadways, and pulling up slabs of sidewalk when they fall.
The 29-year-old victim was mowed down moments after leaving dinner with friends.
A Long Island woman is showing off the unlimited potential of a tiny home she's created out of a school bus.
More than 50,000 runners from across the globe pushed themselves to the limit to traverse each of the five boroughs over a whopping 26 miles and change.
Before making their debut on the big day as millions watch from all over the world, officials on Saturday test drove some of the new wares.
The 90-year-old victim says she's sharing her story so it doesn't happen to anyone else.
The period between Nov. 1-March 15 is the deadliest time of year for pedestrians in New York City, especially in the evening.
One of two winning PowerBall jackpot tickets was sold to someone at a Harlem bodega, but the identity of who stands to get $198 million isn't yet known.
Many late night subway riders haven't seen subway cleaners since the MTA made a series of budget cuts however, the cost has been a smelly mess for the agency's customers.
A Queens train overpass is crumbling to pieces and nearby workers and residents worry if something isn't done to fix it it could cost someone their life.
Police said the 43-year-old store owner shot 32-year-old Daniel Meeks once in the head, killing him.
People who work and live in the Woodside section of Queens call Northern Boulevard the "Boulevard of Death."
21-year-old Edwin Perez faced a judge on Tuesday on charges that included aggravated assault and endangering the welfare of a child.
Officials have put dog owners in Brooklyn on notice after two raccoons contracted what's commonly known as the "zombie virus."
Police say Sade Sanchez, 24, was walking with her boyfriend and mother when a gunman opened fire.
Through this weekend you can get an up-close look at World War II-era bombers and a fighter plane on display at the Westchester County Airport.
Edwin Perez, 21, is accused of opening fire on the boy as he opened the front door to his home.
Bryan Vasquez was shot as soon as he opened the door, and his entire body is covered in huge welts, with skin ripped open.
The Bronx native surrendered to police after the incident at Angels Strip Club in Queens.
Thousands of people took to the pavement Sunday morning for the Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk.
The NYPD says Shawn Smith, the victim's 20-year-old brother, confessed to throwing 4-year-old Shimron Smith from the roof of the Nostrand Avenue apartment building.
At 13 years old, Preston Sharp is traveling from state to state, placing American flags and flowers on the graves of veterans.
Iran and the U.S. threaten to intensify their attacks as the war in the Middle East stretches into another country.
A new bill could potentially allow for outdoor and public drinking for the duration of the FIFA World Cup in New York this summer.
The New Jersey Devils beat Toronto 4-3 on Wednesday night, sending the Maple Leafs to their fifth straight loss.
The Oklahoma City Thunder edged the New York Knicks 103-100 on Wednesday night.
New York City Councilwoman Vickie Paladino is hiring a lawyer to fight an attempt by the Ethics Committee to censure her because of social media posts it deemed Islamophobic.
A new bill could potentially allow for outdoor and public drinking for the duration of the FIFA World Cup in New York this summer.
New York City Councilwoman Vickie Paladino is hiring a lawyer to fight an attempt by the Ethics Committee to censure her because of social media posts it deemed Islamophobic.
Alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann allegedly used burner phones to contact dozens of sex workers more than 500 times up until the months before his arrest, according to a new court filing.
Con Edison is offering reimbursement to Brooklyn residents who were without power for more than 48 hours during February's winter storm and bitter cold.
One person is in custody after a homeless man was set on fire outside Penn Station Monday night.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It's a First Alert Weather Day.
The Tri-State Area's weekend is looking like a tale of two seasons with both snow and sunshine.
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Pet owners should be extra cautious with their pets during and after the major winter snowstorm impacting the New York and New Jersey area.
Double-digit snow totals have been reported across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut as a major blizzard begins to wind down.
Some New Jersey residents are among the Americans in more than a dozen Middle Eastern countries scrambling to get home amid the war with Iran.
On Tuesday morning, FIFA officials marked 100 days until the World Cup 2026 kickoff by lighting up the Empire State Building.
Two planes came into contact on the ground at Newark Liberty International Airport on Tuesday, officials said.
The West Orange High School chess team has made history by becoming the best in New Jersey. They're hoping to take that momentum with them to a national tournament.
Popcorn Park Animal Refuge has been closed to the public after it suffered major damage in last week's blizzard.
Alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann allegedly used burner phones to contact dozens of sex workers more than 500 times up until the months before his arrest, according to a new court filing.
Some Iranian Americans on Long Island tell CBS News New York they're emotional and praying for a path to freedom as their families abroad grapple with the newly-launched war.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
The Embassy Diner in Bethpage was one of the only establishments open during the February blizzard. The owner generously donated food to dozens of hospital staff members who had to work through the storm.
A Long Island woman was formally charged in the decades-old murder of her newborn baby, who was dumped on the side of a Calverton road, according to prosecutors.
A new bill could potentially allow for outdoor and public drinking for the duration of the FIFA World Cup in New York this summer.
New York City Councilwoman Vickie Paladino is hiring a lawyer to fight an attempt by the Ethics Committee to censure her because of social media posts it deemed Islamophobic.
Radio host Sid Rosenberg apologized Wednesday for hateful remarks he made about New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
In Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's second news briefing since the start of the Iran war, Hegseth said the U.S. had sunk an enemy ship by a torpedo for the first time since World War II.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced friendly Republicans and critical Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee, where she testified about the administration's immigration agenda.
Failed contract agreements between Mount Sinai and Anthem have caused thousands of New York patients to lose in-network care.
New York Attorney General Letitia James' office has ordered NYU Langone Health to resume its Transgender Youth Health Program.
Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield agreed to temporarily extend their deadline to negotiate a new contract.
For the first time in 30 years, the Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment for an inoperable type of pancreatic cancer.
NYSNA has reached a tentative contract agreement with NewYork-Presbyterian, signaling a potential end to the longest nurses strike in New York City history.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Brian Anthony Moreland is a Tony Award-nominated producer who has worked on numerous hit shows and joins a short list of Black producers working on Broadway.
Pokémon fans across New York City waited in live for special events marking the franchise's 30th anniversary.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The New Jersey Devils beat Toronto 4-3 on Wednesday night, sending the Maple Leafs to their fifth straight loss.
The Oklahoma City Thunder edged the New York Knicks 103-100 on Wednesday night.
Bam Adebayo had 23 points, nine rebounds and six steals, and the Miami Heat beat the Brooklyn Nets 124-98 on Tuesday night in the opener of a two-game series.
The New York Knicks beat the Toronto Raptors 111-95 on Wednesday night for their fifth win in six games.
The Devils dealt the Panthers' playoff hopes another blow by beating the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions 5-1 on Tuesday.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
Could New York City's harsh winter weather end up curbing the number of rats? Here's why experts are saying don't count on it.
A Jewish congregation in Brooklyn is fighting to save their historic house of worship.
Harlem's Lafayette Theatre is believed to be the first major New York City theater to desegregate, just a year after its opening.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
The Wall Street Journal reported that financial firm Morgan Stanley is cutting about 2,500 people.
PATH service between Hoboken and Manhattan was suspended because of a power outage Wednesday night but it was resolved around 1 a.m. Thursday.
The second of Mayor Mamdani's rental ripoff hearings will be held in Queens Thursday. It comes as NYCHA residents held their own hearing in the Bronx.
United States officials said they have helped about 6,500 Americans leave the region, while CBS News reports another 10,000 have managed to leave on their own. However, many are still stuck. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
It's a First Alert Weather Day due to on-and-off rain Thursday. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the morning forecast.
