Bear Cub Found Dead In Central Park; NYPD Investigating As Animal Cruelty
At around 9:45 a.m, the cub was found beneath some bushes at 69th Street and West Drive by a park conservancy employee who maintains the park grounds.
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At around 9:45 a.m, the cub was found beneath some bushes at 69th Street and West Drive by a park conservancy employee who maintains the park grounds.
Police are looking for a man who they said robbed a Brooklyn bodega at gunpoint over the weekend.
The melee started around 3:50 a.m. outside the Xtreme Lounge at East Fordham Road and Valentine Avenue, just blocks from the Fordham University campus, police said.
The NYPD is asking for the public's help in identifying suspects accused of robbing a livery cab driver in Staten Island.
The woman was walking two of her dogs when a car hit her miniature doberman pinscher. She was then struck by another car while tending to the injured dog.
A ticket-fixing case that stung the New York Police Department three years ago has finally reached trial.
Officer Carlos Guzman was on a routine patrol of the L train subway station at 1st Avenue and 14th Street when he saw a man walk up to the edge of the platform.
A mixed-race NYPD officer with painted toenails accused fellow officers in a department scuba unit of discriminating against him by calling him a transsexual and a descendant of slaves.
An NYPD officer appeared before a judge Thursday on fraud charges, with investigators alleging that he repeatedly filed false insurance claims and even staged an accident.
Police Commissioner Bill Bratton signaled Thursday that he wants to remove NYPD officers who abuse their authority and tarnish his vision for a more tolerant force.
Police have identified a suspect wanted for allegedly stabbing and killing a teenage boy and injuring three others during a house party in the Bronx.
Petty Officer Christopher Montgomery, 26, was reported missing last Thursday.
A suspect remained out on bail this week after allegedly being caught shooting a high-powered laser beam into the eyes of an NYPD helicopter pilot in Queens.
The NYPD has asked the public for help in locating a man wanted in connection with an attempted rape that took place in Queens.
He tracked down New York's notorious Zodiac Killer in the early 90s, now Deputy Chief Joe Herbert will work with the FBI to combat terrorism and track down threats.
Police are continuing to investigate two, separate police-involved shootings that happened within two hours of each other on Monday.
An NYPD officer pleaded not guilty Monday to charges that he broke into an apartment and attacked a woman in the Bronx this past summer.
The hunt is on for a man who police said tried to a rape a woman in Brooklyn over the weekend.
The report said that only 10 cases out of 1,100 complaints were substantiated over the past 5 1/2 years. The worst discipline dished out was the loss of 10 vacation days.
Police are searching for a man who they said sexually assaulted a woman on the Upper West Side Friday night.
Dueling demonstrations took place Saturday on police policy issues in New York City.
Police are looking for a driver who they said took off after striking a child and an elderly woman at a bus stop in Brooklyn earlier this month.
Bag inspections were being set up at some subway stations, more bomb-sniffing dogs and surveillance teams were deployed and officers were working overtime and doing extra checks of subway stations.
An off-duty police lieutenant and captain were arrested separately on drunken driving charges overnight Wednesday into Thursday.
Officer Michael Williams died after the marked NYPD van he was riding in with eight other police officers struck a barrier on Bruckner Boulevard near Bryant Avenue in Hunts Point.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is still earning royalties from his past career as a multilingual rapper, according to his tax filings.
President Trump voices renewed optimism for a wider deal to end the Iran war as Hezbollah indicates it will abide by the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
CBS News New York's Chris Wragge takes us to the High School of Fashion Industries, where hundreds of students are becoming experts in fashion, photography and business, among many other subjects.
Students at M.S. 407 transform a barren space into a habitat for bees and butterflies, part of a broader city push to expand pollinator-friendly green spaces.
Mike Trout homered for the fifth time during a four-game series on Thursday, crushing a long drive in the seventh inning for the Angels in an 11-4 victory over the Yankees.
CBS News New York's Chris Wragge takes us to the High School of Fashion Industries, where hundreds of students are becoming experts in fashion, photography and business, among many other subjects.
Students at M.S. 407 transform a barren space into a habitat for bees and butterflies, part of a broader city push to expand pollinator-friendly green spaces.
Police are searching for a suspect following the shooting death of a 15-year-old boy in Queens on Thursday evening.
A second man has come forward to say he believes he was wrongly targeted during the NYPD's Brooklyn drug operation
A former NYPD lieutenant spoke out Thursday about a controversial arrest of a Brooklyn man.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
Parts of the New York area could see record high temperatures during a summerlike stretch of weather this week.
A major warmup, featuring summer-like temperatures in the 80s, will take over the Eastern Seaboard beginning Monday.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather this week.
When UConn plays Michigan for the NCAA Men's Basketball championship tonight in Indianapolis, there are a few places in New York City where fans can root on their schools.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill is sounding off about the cost of getting to and from the FIFA World Cup games at MetLife Stadium this summer.
CBS News projects that Democrat Analilia Mejia will win the special election in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District, a seat formerly held by Gov. Mikie Sherrill.
Parking at MetLife Stadium will not be allowed during the FIFA World Cup games there this summer.
CBS News New York is investigating the cashless tolling system in New York and New Jersey. Unpaid tolls can spiral into crushing debt — but that's just one of many issues drivers face.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
A Nassau County man faces multiple charges are he allegedly tried to lure an 11-year-old earlier this week.
Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, Long Island has reopened after a deadly gang-related shooting Wednesday night.
A teenager was killed and two others were hurt in a gang-related shooting in Eisenhower Park on Long Island, police say.
A Long Island woman accused of attempting to kidnap a toddler in Long Beach earlier this month was back in court on Wednesday.
A Long Island-based survey has found more than 1 in 4 registered voters does not think the Holocaust should be required teaching in schools.
The federal government is withholding $73 million in highway funds from New York, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Thursday.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he and President Trump are "honest, direct about the fact that we have many disagreements," but they agree on their love for New York City.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani spoke with "CBS Mornings" on Thursday and reflected on his first 100 days in office.
CBS News projects that Democrat Analilia Mejia will win the special election in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District, a seat formerly held by Gov. Mikie Sherrill.
A new initiative from New York state is putting about $70 million up for grabs to community organizations that are more vulnerable to hate crimes and attacks.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame unveiled its list of inductees for 2026, and it includes the Wu-Tang Clan, the legendary, local hip-hop collective.
Jury selection for Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial in a Manhattan courtroom began Tuesday. He is being accused of raping actress Jessica Mann in 2013.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
Mike Trout homered for the fifth time during a four-game series on Thursday, crushing a long drive in the seventh inning for the Angels in an 11-4 victory over the Yankees.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill is sounding off about the cost of getting to and from the FIFA World Cup games at MetLife Stadium this summer.
The New York Islanders are facing criticism for promoting a fundraiser for a former New York City police sergeant who was convicted of manslaughter.
Shohei Ohtani pitched six strong innings, striking out 10, as the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the New York Mets 8-2.
The New York Rangers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Wednesday night in the regular-season finale for both teams.
Students at M.S. 407 transform a barren space into a habitat for bees and butterflies, part of a broader city push to expand pollinator-friendly green spaces.
Brooklyn officials announced a first-of-its-kind initiative to build sensory rooms in every District 75 elementary school.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration unveiled a dramatic traffic redesign at Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza.
New York City business owners are pushing on the State Legislature to pass Gov. Kathy Hochul's reforms that would roll back some of the climate legislation passed by New York state in 2019.
Ismael Ox lost his right hand as a child in a grenade attack, survived homelessness in the U.S., and became a citizen, all while training to represent Team USA in para Taekwondo.
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.
An elderly man was shot and killed in the Bronx overnight. Police sources say he was likely an innocent bystander.
Fans attending a FIFA World Cup match could pay hundreds before even getting to the game. Officials from NJ Transit and the host committee are set to meet about the issue Friday. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Thomas Paine's Common Sense is one of the all-time best-selling books in American history. It was read at establishments across New York and New Jersey, including Fraunces Tavern, which still stands today.
Video from Chopper 2 shows flames engulfing a building in Woodbridge, New Jersey as firefighters work to put it out.
Authorities said they found a 14-year-old girl in the trunk of Queens-born artist D4vd 's Tesla in Los Angeles. He denies any involvement.
