'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.
Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs are headed to the NBA Finals to face the New York Knicks.
New York City is preparing for an expected record turnout at the 2026 Israel Day Parade on Sunday.
Christian Scott finally earned his first big league win on Saturday as the New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 6-1.
A Queens teenager was injured Saturday after being hit by falling debris.
Jing S. Dong of Staten Island, New York, was charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter, with additional charges pending, Virginia State Police said.
New York City is preparing for an expected record turnout at the 2026 Israel Day Parade on Sunday.
A Queens teenager was injured Saturday after being hit by falling debris.
The Red Lobster restaurant located in Times Square will close in June.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed retired NYPD lieutenant Edwin Raymond as the new New York City sheriff.
Not many people know Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe's splash to stardom began at a Long Island beach.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
It's back to feeling like spring, and even summer on some days, as warm weather and sunshine return to the New York area.
A final round of showers is moving through the New York area in the morning before the rest of the week turns much drier and warmer.
The New York area is off to a soggy start to the unofficial kickoff of summer with rainy weather this Memorial Day Weekend.
It's a gloomy day with rain lingering across the Tri-State Area as Memorial Day weekend shapes up to be unsettled.
Late Saturday, Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced he would be enacting a curfew outside Delaney Hall moving forward.
A former Flemington, N.J. councilman is serving time in prison after having been convicted for distributing cocaine.
Clashes between New Jersey State Police and protesters erupted outside the Delaney Hall immigration detention facility Friday night.
La Fortaleza in New Jersey will become a home away from home for Mexico fans during the World Cup.
A trip to the Jersey Shore is getting more expensive, and that could put more travelers at risk. Here are red flags to look for this summer.
Not many people know Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe's splash to stardom began at a Long Island beach.
A sixth grader from Long Island's Sag Harbor died in a rafting accident on a school trip, officials said.
Loved ones of a 7-year-old girl allegedly murdered by her caretaker say they're haunted by how they learned of the little girl's death.
On Long Island, one woman has started a movement showing people just how important it is to smile every day.
A predatory invasive fish that can survive out of water and even cross the street has been found in a Long Island pond.
Late Saturday, Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced he would be enacting a curfew outside Delaney Hall moving forward.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed retired NYPD lieutenant Edwin Raymond as the new New York City sheriff.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new anti-ICE legislation into law Friday, drawing pushback from DHS and her Republican opponent in the gubernatorial race.
A judge blocked the Kennedy Center from closing its doors during renovations, and ruled that its board acted unlawfully by adding President Trump's name to the building. The president reacted by saying he wants Congress to take it over.
Clashes between New Jersey State Police and protesters erupted outside the Delaney Hall immigration detention facility Friday night.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Marie Francillion was diagnosed with lung cancer after she was feeling heartburn and shoulder pain. She said she's able to remain hopeful and spend more time with her family because of a different type of treatment.
New York City's Department of Health is evaluating an East Village apartment complex after two residents were diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease over the course of a year.
Thousands of people showed up bright and early for AIDS Walk New York 2026, the largest HIV and AIDS fundraiser in the U.S., in Central Park on Sunday.
Not many people know Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe's splash to stardom began at a Long Island beach.
Federal prosecutors have indicted ex-Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier on additional charges related to a sports gambling sting.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
Stephen Colbert made a surprise appearance hosting the "Only in Monroe" community access show broadcast in Monroe, Michigan, on Friday, one night after he recorded his final episode of "The Late Show."
Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs are headed to the NBA Finals to face the New York Knicks.
Christian Scott finally earned his first big league win on Saturday as the New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 6-1.
Longtime friends and former roommates Lee Mazzilli and Bobby Valentine have been inducted into the New York Mets Hall of Fame.
Paul Goldschmidt hit a three-run homer, Ryan McMahon and Ben Rice also went deep, and the New York Yankees beat the Athletics 8-1 for their fifth straight win.
MJ Melendez hit a two-run homer to give the Mets a victory over the Marlins after squandering a four-run lead Friday.
Before there was a Brooklyn, there was a flagpole, and since the earliest days of our country, it stood as a symbol of freedom and self-determination.
Monitor Point proposal in Greenpoint would bring 1,150 apartments, including 460 affordable units, to former industrial waterfront site.
Gold Star families, veterans and thousands of spectators gathered in Bay Ridge to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
The grassroots group pushed for bilingual policing, victim support and anti-gang efforts as Brooklyn's Chinatown rapidly grew.
Advocates estimate one-third of the 200-acre park in Flushing is still without functioning drinking fountains and bathrooms.
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.
The Knicks have been waiting all week to see who would be standing across from them in the NBA Finals. Tonight, they got their answer. CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer reports.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for May 30 at 11 p.m.
The High Line hosted its first ever plant sale Saturday.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani made remarks at the annual Africa Day Celebration at the Africa Center on Fifth Avenue on Saturday.
A United Airlines flight was forced to land Friday after a passenger tried to break into the cockpit. As Ali Bauman reports, it's the second high-profile mid-air scare this week.
