Police Questioning Woman In Death Of 4-Year-Old Boy
Police are questioning a 37-year-old woman after the death of a child in her care in Midtown Manhattan.
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Police are questioning a 37-year-old woman after the death of a child in her care in Midtown Manhattan.
Police are looking for a man they say repeatedly stabbed someone on a subway train last month.
The woman cases the place and then the man threatens the clerk with a knife or gun, police said.
The man, who has brown eyes and grey hair, is 5-foot-9 and weighs 200 pounds. He was wearing blue jogging pants, a jacket and size 9.5 black Adidas sneakers.
For 147 years, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has served as the primary law enforcement agency for animal abuse laws in New York City.
Of the 334 murders in New York City in 2013, it appears only 29 victims did not know their killer.
A straphanger who fell on the subway awoke to find that someone had cut open his pockets and stolen his wallet and cellphone, police said.
Barry Baldwin, 35, of Brownsville is accused of targeting women, hitting most of them in the back of the head during daylight hours.
New York City police unions have asked a federal appeals court to hurry its decision on whether they can continue stop-and-frisk litigation if Mayor Bill de Blasio drops the case.
William Bratton officially took the reins of the nation's largest police department on Thursday, becoming the 42nd police commissioner at a time when there is a demand for big change, especially in the area of stop-and-frisk.
Police are asking for the public's help in tracking down four suspects wanted in connection with an armed assault in Inwood.
A man's body was pulled from a lake in Central Park on Wednesday afternoon.
A Queens woman was killed Thursday in Flushing when her car and another vehicle collided, police said.
If you plan to welcome 2014 in Times Square, police want you to know that backpacks and large bags, as well as alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
Returning Police Commissioner William Bratton will be sworn into office just after midnight New Year's Day.
Police said they believe the same man is behind two robberies and one attempted robbery in the Bronx.
New York City was on track for another year with the fewest murders and shootings in recorded history.
Staffers at the Kings Plaza shopping worked to get back to business Monday, following a rampage last week by hundreds of teenagers.
The suspect pushed his way into a couple's apartment on Dec. 14, displayed a handgun and ordered the victims to the floor, police said.
Arrests outside a Phish concert at Madison Square Garden this weekend numbered in the dozens, according to a published report.
Days before he was set to step down, NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly talked about his career and what he and many others have said was the success of his policies.
Kings Plaza shopping center in Brooklyn has decided to lift a policy that forbade minors unaccompanied by adults, following a violent melee last week.
Two men are wanted in connection with a series of robberies at bodegas and other small businesses that began in August.
The NYPD gave an auditorium full of private security executives plenty to worry about at a security briefing in Lower Manhattan recently.
Police have released video of three suspects wanted in connection with a violent home invasion in Kips Bay.
Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla will visit New York City during their trip to the United States later this month.
The Los Angeles Angels beat the New York Yankees 7-1 on Tuesday night.
The Boston Bruins clinched the top wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference with a 4-0 win over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night.
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the New York Islanders 2-1 on Tuesday night.
A man who was convicted in a series of hate crime assaults that took place in New York City in 2023 and 2024 has been sentenced.
Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla will visit New York City during their trip to the United States later this month.
A man who was convicted in a series of hate crime assaults that took place in New York City in 2023 and 2024 has been sentenced.
Brooklyn officials announced a first-of-its-kind initiative to build sensory rooms in every District 75 elementary school.
Mental health experts say 1 in 10 men suffer from paternal postpartum depression, and it is not a sign that you don't love your baby or partner.
Three lawsuits have been filed in New York and New Jersey after recalled barbeque grill brushes allegedly caused injuries.
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.
The average price for a gallon of gas in New York City is now $4.11, which is 82 cents higher than a month ago, according to AAA.
Ashly Robinson, an influencer who went by Ashlee Jenae online, died on a trip with her fiancé in Zanzibar. Now, her family is searching for answers.
A report in "The Athletic" says NJ Transit is considering charging more than $100 for round-trip tickets from New York Penn Station to MetLife Stadium for World Cup games.
A freight train derailment in North Bergen, New Jersey, shut down Route 3 for hours Tuesday.
The Keansburg St. Patrick's Day was shut down just hours before it started after a suspicious device was found. Police arrested the man they say first planted it, and then reported it.
The victim of a deadly shooting at a Chick-fil-A restaurant in Union, New Jersey, has been identified as a 23-year-old customer from New York City.
Three lawsuits have been filed in New York and New Jersey after recalled barbeque grill brushes allegedly caused injuries.
There are some workforce worries at Long Island farm stands and wineries after ICE agents were recently spotted in East End towns.
Fire departments across New York are opening their doors this weekend in a bid to attract sorely needed new volunteers.
A cat was rescued when it was spotted lying on the Long Island Rail Road tracks between Lindenhurst and Babylon Sunday night.
Parts of the New York area could see record high temperatures during a summerlike stretch of weather this week.
President Trump has sparked a religious uproar with his attacks on Pope Leo XIV. On Tuesday, New York Archbishop Ronald Hicks chimed in.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are gearing up for a big summer. Major events include the 2026 FIFA World Cup and America's 250th birthday celebration. In New York City, police say they're prepared to keep everyone safe.
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum is urging New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to rethink her overall energy policy.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani went to La Marqueta in East Harlem Tuesday to further discuss his plans for a city-run grocery stores.
Annika Albrecht, Ally Sammarco and influencer Cheyenne Hunt, who helped get their stories out, spoke with CBS News about the unraveling of the Democratic congressman's political career.
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.
The Los Angeles Angels beat the New York Yankees 7-1 on Tuesday night.
The Boston Bruins clinched the top wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference with a 4-0 win over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night.
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the New York Islanders 2-1 on Tuesday night.
A report in "The Athletic" says NJ Transit is considering charging more than $100 for round-trip tickets from New York Penn Station to MetLife Stadium for World Cup games.
Justin Wrobleski pitched two-hit ball over a career-high eight innings, Andy Pages launched a three-run homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the punchless New York Mets 4-0 in a matchup between two of baseball's biggest spenders.
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.
These kids from Brooklyn are playing tennis in their school hallways, cafeterias and auditoriums, to make the most of limited space and resources.
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.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for April 14 at 11 p.m.
A dog in South Jersey had to undergo surgery after apparently eating several socks and other objects.
A brush fire began burning in Central Park on Tuesday night.
Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla will visit New York City during their trip to the United States later this month.
There are questions over the mysterious death of a social media influencer who was on vacation in Africa.
