Report: Wright Spoke To Slain NYPD Officer's Sons For Over 15 Minutes On Phone
In light of the tragedy this past Saturday, when two NYPD officers were murdered in Brooklyn, the seven-time All-Star tried to lend a hand in any way he could.
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In light of the tragedy this past Saturday, when two NYPD officers were murdered in Brooklyn, the seven-time All-Star tried to lend a hand in any way he could.
Members of the NYPD and New York City teens came together on Wednesday to recognize their differences and similarities.
Capt. Mark Iocco said the NFL player gave a pep talk that "hit home, big time" after the ambush killing of two officers in Brooklyn.
The singer wore an NYPD football T-shirt during the Bobby Bandiera and Friends Hope Concert in Red Bank, New Jersey on Monday.
The mayor, along with his wife, Chirlane, stood silent before placing a bouquet of flowers at the memorial site for Officers Wenjian Liu and Rafael Ramos.
City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito showed her support for the NYPD on Tuesday.
Thirty six years ago, Ilene and her three siblings had their reality pierced by a harrowing act of permanence that defined the rest of their lives.
The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation will be taking over the mortgage payments on the both of homes of the two NYPD officers who were ambushed and killed Saturday in Brooklyn.
Mayor Bill de Blasio has been sorrowful and somber in his public appearances since the murders of Officer Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu.
Mayor Bill de Blasio is calling on New Yorkers to focus on the families of two slain NYPD officers in the coming days as tensions continue to run high between the mayor and police.
An NYPD baseball cap surrounded by flowers, teddy bears and candles marks the spot where two police officers were killed by a gunman in Brooklyn who was targeting law enforcement.
Ismaaiyl Brinsley began his Saturday, by making anti-police threats online.
The Yankees -- thanks to late owner George Steinbrenner -- are stepping up to the plate for the family of Rafael Ramos, one of two NYPD officers murdered during an ambush in Brooklyn.
A timeline of events in the hours before and moments after two New York Police Department officers were killed in their cruiser Saturday by Ismaaiyl Brinsley, a 28-year-old man who vowed online to shoot two "pigs'' in retaliation for the police chokehold death of Eric Garner.
Ten seconds later, MSG's public address announcer introduced the color guard for the national anthem -- four members of the NYPD, who walked onto the ice to a rousing ovation.
Four state lawmakers are proposing that all police cars in New York state be retrofitted with bullet-proof glass after two New York City officers were gunned down in their car.
Sheldon Richardson, the Jets defensive lineman who has been critical of law enforcement in the past, spoke Sunday in support of slain officers Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu.
Police say the man who "assassinated" two NYPD officers in Brooklyn Saturday began his crime spree in Baltimore, Maryland.
He kept the hat on in the tunnel before introductions and held it over his heart during the national anthem. The Jets also held a moment of silence.
Richard Gonzales, Ramos' first cousin said it's time for the city to come together and forgive the killer.
Raymond Leonardo, 17, has been charged with two counts of criminal possession of a weapon, menacing a police officer and reckless endangerment
Cardinal Timothy Dolan called the death of two police officers ambushed in their car ``brutal and irrational'' and expressed his solidarity and love for their fellow officers.
According to officials, police were called to 116 Grove St. at around 11:15 a.m. on Saturday.
The deadly shooting of two NYPD officers in Brooklyn has prompted police departments around the New York area to take precautions.
Police have arrested a wanted female suspect in the assault of two NYPD lieutenants on the Brooklyn Bridge during protests of the Eric Garner grand jury decision.
Content creators and influencers at the U.S. Open are sparking a debate about fan etiquette.
It wasn't immediately clear what charges Sanchez was pleading guilty to, but he is facing a felony battery charge and several misdemeanors, including unlawful entry of a motor vehicle and public intoxication.
Police on Long Island recently impounded an imitation presidential limousine that was part of a mock motorcade and carrying a President Trump look-alike.
Massive whale sharks were recently spotted surfacing right next to a boat near New York City, turning an ordinary day on the water into an extraordinary encounter.
This year's 9/11 memorial service will be Zohran Mamdani's first as mayor of New York City.
Content creators and influencers at the U.S. Open are sparking a debate about fan etiquette.
Police on Long Island recently impounded an imitation presidential limousine that was part of a mock motorcade and carrying a President Trump look-alike.
Massive whale sharks were recently spotted surfacing right next to a boat near New York City, turning an ordinary day on the water into an extraordinary encounter.
This year's 9/11 memorial service will be Zohran Mamdani's first as mayor of New York City.
The NYPD announced record-low crime this summer, touting officers' efforts to keep New York City safe.
Severe storms returned to the Tri-State Area, making it a soggy Thursday morning.
The rain returns Tuesday with the possibility of severe storms and downpours that can cause flash flooding in the New York City area.
Activity by ICE agents is putting a chill on the economy in parts of Connecticut after an estimated 100 people were recently grabbed off the streets of Danbury and other communities.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Tuesday and Wednesday due to the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms.
ICE is defending operations they are conducting this week in Danbury, Connecticut, as some residents say they feel uneasy at what they are seeing on the streets.
Massive whale sharks were recently spotted surfacing right next to a boat near New York City, turning an ordinary day on the water into an extraordinary encounter.
Police in North Brunswick, New Jersey, say ICE agents detained a driver who crashed into another vehicle on Wednesday morning.
Severe storms returned to the Tri-State Area, making it a soggy Thursday morning.
An 87-year-old woman was found dead, and a man was rescued after the pair went missing Sunday during a hike in New Jersey, police said.
Experts say "mauve stingers" washed up along Manasquan's beach over the weekend, although they are usually pretty infrequent down the Jersey Shore.
Police on Long Island recently impounded an imitation presidential limousine that was part of a mock motorcade and carrying a President Trump look-alike.
Massive whale sharks were recently spotted surfacing right next to a boat near New York City, turning an ordinary day on the water into an extraordinary encounter.
Researchers are capturing and tagging sharks in the waters off the Hamptons on Long Island.
Lyme disease cases surged to 25,000 across New York state last year. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan toured Long Island's tick center with the health commissioner, who said the ticks are winning and New Yorkers must stay vigilant.
New York reports that overdose deaths across the state have fallen 45% since 2022. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan met with Long Island advocates and parents who say the mission continues.
Police on Long Island recently impounded an imitation presidential limousine that was part of a mock motorcade and carrying a President Trump look-alike.
Police in North Brunswick, New Jersey, say ICE agents detained a driver who crashed into another vehicle on Wednesday morning.
New York City Council members announced an investment in how future generations learn about 9/11 and hosted a wreath-laying ceremony to mark 25 years since the attack.
A GOP-proposed constitutional amendment to limit the Supreme Court to nine justices failed in the House, coming up well short of the two-thirds majority needed.
New York City officials are taking a close look at the city's response to the recent Legionnaires' outbreak on the Upper East Side and how to protect residents from the disease in the future.
A report released Tuesday is offering a new glimpse into the health impact the 9/11 attacks continue to have on FDNY first responders.
Two more people who were sickened in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster have died, health officials announced Friday.
A new electronic device that's the size of a grain of rice is making a big difference for heart patients.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
The Met's decision to highlight the work by designer John Galliano sparked widespread controversy due to his history of antisemitic and racist comments.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
NYC's Empire State Building paid tribute to music legend Dolly Parton Tuesday night. Parton, 80, died Tuesday in Nashville, her family announced.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Content creators and influencers at the U.S. Open are sparking a debate about fan etiquette.
It wasn't immediately clear what charges Sanchez was pleading guilty to, but he is facing a felony battery charge and several misdemeanors, including unlawful entry of a motor vehicle and public intoxication.
Cam Schlitter gave up one run and two hits in eight superb innings, and the New York Yankees scored five two-out runs in 10th in a 6-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night.
Rookie Nick Morabito had a three-run double for his first major league hit, helping the Mets beat the Rays 10-4 on Wednesday.
Tiger Woods has pled no contest to a charge of reckless driving months after pleading not guilty to two misdemeanor charges.
The Brooklyn family traces its roots to Pieter Claesen Wyckoff, who arrived in the New World 400 years ago. Today, descendants connect through reunions, Zoom calls and a massive genealogical database.
An off-duty volunteer EMT was honored Wednesday for saving a man's life at the 2026 New York Knicks Championship parade.
With tickets to the U.S. Open skyrocketing, tennis advocates in the Harlem community are working to make the sport more accessible for New Yorkers.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
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.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' release date from prison has been moved up once again.
MTA inspectors say warning signs were ignored before a Brooklyn substation explosion in 2024. It led to a massive power outage and stranded thousands of subway riders for two hours.
The clock is ticking for a Queens family. The city says their home needs to be demolished due to safety concerns after recent flooding, but the family isn't giving up without a fight. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan reports.
CBS News New York's John Dias spoke to some people whose ordinary day on the water turned into an extraordinary encounter.
As CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports, police are looking into whether the driver may have fallen asleep and the car went into self-driving mode.
