Suspect Arrested In Beating Of Journalist Randy Gener
Leighton Jennings, 24, of Queens was arrested Wednesday and is charged with second-degree assault.
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Leighton Jennings, 24, of Queens was arrested Wednesday and is charged with second-degree assault.
The NYPD has asked the public for help in identifying and locating two suspects wanted in connection with a gunpoint robbery that took place in the Bronx.
Stray cats are vanishing at an alarming rate in Astoria, Queens, residents say.
Randy Gener, 45, was attacked near West 54th Street and Seventh Avenue in the early hours of Jan. 17, police said.
The NYPD has asked the public for help in locating a man wanted in connection with an assault that took place on a BX36 bus in the Bronx.
A man charged with shooting at a police officer whose gun belt shielded him from the bullet told jurors Monday he acted out of fear for his life, saying he didn't recognize the men who confronted him on a nighttime street as police.
A elderly Chinese immigrant is suing the NYPD and the city, alleging that police officers roughed him up after he jaywalked on the Upper West Side earlier this month.
Family and friends of an openly gay journalist savagely beaten in Midtown will hold a vigil Sunday night and are asking for the public's help to track down his attacker.
Police say a 51-year-old man has died after being found unconscious in his jail cell.
Officials said the girl was walking on Castle Hill Avenue, in the vicinity of Lafayette Avenue when she was approached by a man who had exited a blue Astro van.
The NYPD has asked the public for help in locating a Bronx woman who was last seen on Thursday.
Kapri Dickson is accused of stealing a Ford Explore while a 13-year-old girl was asleep in the backseat and then trying to sexually assault her.
Miguel Mejia-Ramos was arrested Monday in Texas after authorities tracked his cellphone.
The NYPD will take the lead role in responding to all animal cruelty complaints while the ASPCA will care for any animal brought in by police.
The New York City Patrolmen's Benevolent Association on Thursday called on the public to oppose parole for two men who were convicted in the 1971 murders of two NYPD officers.
Queens college student Alejandro Rodriguez says he was attacked by New York Police Department officers while he was just trying to get take-out tacos in Jackson Heights early Monday.
Bratton Tweeted a photo of himself at a meeting about tracking crime statistics this morning.
Kalief Jackson faces robbery, burglary, sex abuse and attempted rape charges in connection with the attacks that occurred between Jan. 15 and Jan. 19, police said.
Police were attempting to place the suspect under arrest for trying to steal sneakers from a store when he punched the officer in the face and pushed him down the stairs, the NYPD said.
Police are looking for a 15-year-old boy who they believe tried to rape of a woman in East Harlem last weekend and could be responsible for as many as a dozen robberies.
A man suspected of killing his wife and their two young daughters in New York City has waived extradition from Texas.
Police on Tuesday were asking the public to help them find a suspect who allegedly impersonated a police officer and stole money from a man at a vegetarian restaurant near NYU.
A second man has been arrested for allegedly killing a Brooklyn deli worker during a robbery earlier this month.
Police on Monday were asking the public to help find a suspect in the attempted rape of a woman in East Harlem this past weekend.
The NYPD on Monday was investigating how an 84-year-old Chinese immigrant, who speaks no English, suffered serious head injuries while getting a jaywalking ticket on the Upper West Side.
An investigation is now underway after an MTA worker was killed on the job Thursday night after she was struck by a train.
A new study from NYU shows that the number of American children taking GLP-1s for weight loss has increased 300-fold since 2019.
A passenger on a flight to Newark Airport in New Jersey was so disruptive, he had to be duct-taped to his seat.
A picture shows the man with multiple loops of tape around his wrists, torso and head.
A mostly vacant parking lot in Elmhurst, Queens, is at the center of controversy. The site used to be a historic African burial ground, but now weeds and trash fill the lot.
An investigation is now underway after an MTA worker was killed on the job Thursday night after she was struck by a train.
A new study from NYU shows that the number of American children taking GLP-1s for weight loss has increased 300-fold since 2019.
A mostly vacant parking lot in Elmhurst, Queens, is at the center of controversy. The site used to be a historic African burial ground, but now weeds and trash fill the lot.
The cultural celebration draws a big crowd every year on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn, but it has resulted in some violence in the past.
Tri-State Area roads during Labor Day weekend will see millions of drivers, despite high gas prices.
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.
A passenger on a flight to Newark Airport in New Jersey was so disruptive, he had to be duct-taped to his seat.
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.
Police in Suffolk County, Long Island, say a woman found dead inside her home Thursday was murdered. Her body was found by a family member inside her Sayville home. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A Sayville woman was found dead Thursday night, and police said they believe she was a victim of violence. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A 62-year-old woman was found dead inside her Sayville home Thursday night. Police say she was a victim of violence.
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.
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 new study from NYU shows that the number of American children taking GLP-1s for weight loss has increased 300-fold since 2019.
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.
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.
Police fatally shot a man on the Brooklyn Bridge after officers say he pulled a knife Friday morning. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
An investigation is now underway after an MTA worker was killed on the job Thursday night after she was struck by a train. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
The 59th Annual J'Ouvert and West Indian Day Carnival along Eastern Parkway is just days away. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
A new study from NYU shows that the number of American children taking GLP-1s for weight loss has increased 300-fold since 2019. But is it safe? CBS News New York's Doug Williams spoke with the obesity medicine specialist who authored the study.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for September 4 at 6 p.m.
