Cops Search For Bronx Teen Meykelin Vargas, 14
Meykelin Vargas, 14, of 20 East Clarke Place, has been described as Hispanic, 5'4", and 120-lbs. She was last seen wearing a blue tank-top, blue jeans, and multi colored sneakers.
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Meykelin Vargas, 14, of 20 East Clarke Place, has been described as Hispanic, 5'4", and 120-lbs. She was last seen wearing a blue tank-top, blue jeans, and multi colored sneakers.
On the heels of at least four shootings this weekend, 10 gun buyback programs will take place over 12 months in all five boroughs of New York City.
An off-duty New York City police officer was arrested and charged this week, reportedly on allegations that he threatened a woman.
President Barack Obama seems to have NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly on the short list of candidates to replace U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, but if Kelly is interested, he is keeping mum.
The victim rode the elevator with her alleged assailant and the pair got off on the same floor. The man allegedly followed her to her door and then pushed her down.
Shortly before 3 a.m. on Tuesday, a 24-year-old woman was walking in the vicinity of 275 Webster Ave., when she was grabbed from behind and thrown to the ground.
The NYPD was already set to hire the additional staff, but Police Commissioner Ray Kelly was granted approval this week for the new call takers.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation designating the bridge on State Route 109 in West Babylon as the "New York City Police Department Detective Peter Figoski Memorial Bridge."
The suspects have been described as a pair of Hispanic males, each about 6-foot and weighing between 180 and 200 pounds. One suspect has a tattoo on his left forearm.
A woman was riding her bike when she was hit by a Honda Odyssey and then pulled into the van, where she told police she was blindfolded, tied-up and beaten by at least four men, police said.
In a wide-ranging interview, Democratic mayoral hopeful Bill Thompson joined the chorus in calling for fellow candidate Anthony Weiner to drop out of the race amid new sexting allegations.
It was 22 years ago Tuesday when police found the body of a young, unidentified child inside a blue and white cooler in a wooded area on the Henry Hudson Parkway and Dyckman Street.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg on Tuesday vetoed two bills aimed at impacting the NYPD that were recently passed by the City Council.
Amanda Bynes was hospitalized for a mental health evaluation after deputies said she started a small fire in the driveway of a home in Southern California.
The NYPD was seeking assistance from the public Monday evening in finding a man who sexually assaulted a woman in Queens.
The suspect was described as black male, dressed in all black, and wearing a ski mask. He allegedly stepped out of a tan or brown, four-door, sedan driven by a heavy-set black female and opened fire on the teens before getting back in the car and escaping in an unknown direction.
Prior to a rally outside NYPD Headquarters on Saturday, the mother of Trayvon Martin said she is proud of her son, and that she will work to maintain a foundation in his name to help "other victims of senseless guns violence."
A new Siena poll has Quinn with a nine point lead over her closest competitor, Anthony Weiner. But Quinn said the numbers don't matter much to her.
The purpose of the study is to determine the best course of action in the event chemical, biological or radiological materials are released in the city, whether intentionally or not. The research will help officials decide on evacuation or sheltering plans.
Ronald Rhodes was arrested Wednesday and charged with burglary, robbery, criminal possession of stolen property and criminal obstruction of breathing.
"He's going to bring Jersey City to the next level," Mayor Steve Fulop said. "We've been a little bit behind the times and I think Jim coming into Jersey City is going to change the dynamics and move the city forward."
The blaring alarm, sent at 3:51 a.m., left many wondering if the message was accidentally sent out too early, or whether it was needed at all.
Kelly has been floated as a possible replacement for outgoing Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano who is leaving to take over the University of California's 10-campus system.
It happened last week at the Jackson Hole Diner on Astoria Boulevard.
Police on Saturday were asking for help from the public in finding a man who allegedly robbed and tried to sexually assault a woman in her Lower East Side building.
For weeks, there have been protests inside and outside Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark. One woman whose husband is inside is scheduled to give birth Thursday. She just wants him to come home.
With Game 1 of the NBA Finals set for Wednesday night in San Antonio, New York City has three official Knicks watch parties -- inside and outside Madison Square Garden and in Central Park.
A car crashed into a River Edge, N.J. building early Wednesday morning and burst into flames. Residents used the fire escape to get out.
Knicks superfan Spike Lee stopped by CBS Mornings to give his thoughts as the Knicks get set to play in the NBA Finals, and he offered his prediction, too.
A man faces hate crime charges for allegedly hoisting a swastika flag at NYU last month, police said. Alexander Stepnowsky was arrested Tuesday.
With Game 1 of the NBA Finals set for Wednesday night in San Antonio, New York City has three official Knicks watch parties -- inside and outside Madison Square Garden and in Central Park.
Knicks superfan Spike Lee stopped by CBS Mornings to give his thoughts as the Knicks get set to play in the NBA Finals, and he offered his prediction, too.
A man faces hate crime charges for allegedly hoisting a swastika flag at NYU last month, police said. Alexander Stepnowsky was arrested Tuesday.
New York City is seeing historic lows in major crime with the fewest murders and shootings recorded for the first five months of the year, according to NYPD data.
With tickets to the NBA Finals basically impossible to get and official Knicks watch parties filling up fast, bars stand to be the next best thing for many New Yorkers.
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.
For weeks, there have been protests inside and outside Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark. One woman whose husband is inside is scheduled to give birth Thursday. She just wants him to come home.
A car crashed into a River Edge, N.J. building early Wednesday morning and burst into flames. Residents used the fire escape to get out.
Here are the results for the Primary Day races in New Jersey.
The FIFA World Cup trophy made its way to New York City on Tuesday. One soccer legend explained the thrill of lifting it years ago.
FIFA World Cup 2026 is less than two weeks out. Police are scaling up security operations around MetLife Stadium, which is hosting eight games during the monthlong tournament, including the final.
With Game 1 of the NBA Finals set for Wednesday night in San Antonio, New York City has three official Knicks watch parties -- inside and outside Madison Square Garden and in Central Park.
A prediction market reported former U.S. Rep. George Santos to federal prosecutors after he boasted he'd be going to President Trump's State of the Union address, then bet against his own attendance, the Associated Press reported.
Police on Long Island announced the identity of the woman who allegedly stabbed a man while he was sleeping at a Massapequa home.
A man was stabbed to death in a Massapequa home on Long Island Monday morning, Nassau County police said.
Not many people know Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe's splash to stardom began at a Long Island beach.
For weeks, there have been protests inside and outside Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark. One woman whose husband is inside is scheduled to give birth Thursday. She just wants him to come home.
A prediction market reported former U.S. Rep. George Santos to federal prosecutors after he boasted he'd be going to President Trump's State of the Union address, then bet against his own attendance, the Associated Press reported.
Kean has been missing from the job since March, citing a "personal medical issue."
Here are the results for the Primary Day races in New Jersey.
When did New York City officials first learn that the air at ground zero following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack was dangerous? That's what City Council members want to know.
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.
Knicks superfan Spike Lee stopped by CBS Mornings to give his thoughts as the Knicks get set to play in the NBA Finals, and he offered his prediction, too.
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
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.
With Game 1 of the NBA Finals set for Wednesday night in San Antonio, New York City has three official Knicks watch parties -- inside and outside Madison Square Garden and in Central Park.
Knicks superfan Spike Lee stopped by CBS Mornings to give his thoughts as the Knicks get set to play in the NBA Finals, and he offered his prediction, too.
With tickets to the NBA Finals basically impossible to get and official Knicks watch parties filling up fast, bars stand to be the next best thing for many New Yorkers.
José Ramírez doubled in three straight at-bats and drove in the go-ahead run in the fifth inning before the Guardians pulled away for a 9-4 victory over the Yankees on Tuesday.
The NBA Finals is new to just about everyone on the Spurs and Knicks rosters, meaning very few players on either side can have any real idea of how the moment will seem on Wednesday night when the series gets underway.
Garbage piling up near freight train tracks is frustrating many Maspeth residents.
Residents and elected officials are urging the MTA to reopen the Long Island Rail Road's former Elmhurst station, arguing that the neighborhood has outgrown its current transit options.
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.
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.
Earl "The Pearl" Monroe and Johnny Warren, who won championships with the Knicks in 1973 and 1970, respectively, gathered with fans on Long island on Wednesday, hours before the start of the NBA Finals. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Fans will be watching Game 1 of the series against the Spurs on Wednesday night both inside and outside Madison Square Garden and in Central Park. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston, Dick Brennan and Doug Williams have the latest.
The Valerie Fund is marking 50 years of making cancer care more accessible for children and their families. Bunny Flanders, Director of Marketing and Communications for The Valerie Fund, along with Kristina Boyle and her daughter, Blakely, discuss the important work the organization does and its impact on families in the community.
New York Knicks fans are amped as the NBA Finals get underway. We talked to them about what being in the Finals means to New York City and fans, as well as what they make of the cost of tickets.
The team behind "Liberation" is nominated for five Tony awards. The show is about a group of women who meet in a gym and share stories from their lives as part of the women's liberation movement.
