NYPD To Add 644 Additional Officers To Subway System Patrol
As the city transit system is beset by a horrifying spike in violent crimes, a dispute has broken out between the mayor and the MTA over how many cops it will take to keep riders safe.
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As the city transit system is beset by a horrifying spike in violent crimes, a dispute has broken out between the mayor and the MTA over how many cops it will take to keep riders safe.
A vigil was held Monday afternoon at the 207th Street station in Inwood to remember the victims.
Police arrested and charged a Brooklyn man with murder Sunday after a series of subway stabbings.
Sources told CBS2 it appears the driver may have crashed after losing control of the car.
The NYPD is beefing up its presence throughout the subway system in response.
Police discovered eight loaded guns, 58 rounds of ammunition and arrested 14 people - including 11 adults and three juveniles.
Videos show tense moments as they marched on 54th Street between Sixth Avenue and Broadway.
It happened on Jan. 27 at about 4:40 p.m.
It happened Wednesday at 2:51 p.m. on First Avenue near 12th Street.
The chairman of the transportation committee says he wants the city and the state to work on this problem together.
Seventy-six-year-old Lucy Tolentino was last seen at her home on Cypress Avenue near 78th Avenue around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Police have released new video of a suspect they say shoved a woman onto the subway tracks in the Crotona Park East section of the Bronx.
It happened Jan. 12 at 6:45 p.m. at 90th Street and Northern Boulevard.
The NYPD says a man punched an officer in the face outside the 40th Precinct after passing security barriers Tuesday afternoon.
It happened around 8 a.m. at 174th Street and Southern Boulevard 2 train station.
Police released video of a second man wanted in connection to an armed robbery and home invasion in Queens.
Sources tell CBS2 a victim of a home invasion in Queens was likely targeted after displaying money on social media.
Police Commissioner Dermot Shea tweeted Saturday saying the officer has already been disciplined at the department investigates.
Police are still trying to find a man they believe is connected a rape in Queens that was reported months ago.
The NYPD Harbor Unit pulled the man from the water near Pike Street on Thursday afternoon.
Lt. Rennae Francis joined the NYPD as a police cadet in 2007 while she was going to John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
Police say two armed robbers broke into the basement of a Woodhaven home around 2:50 a.m.
Carmine Simpson, of Holbrook, was charged with sexual exploitation of children and suspended without pay.
The NYPD now believes the same group is responsible for targeting more than 20 high-end stores, including a Chanel store in SoHo, since September of 2020.
Some New Yorkers are growing more concerned about a nightmarish rash of subway shoving incidents and the curtailment of NYPD involvement in dealing with emotionally disturbed people.
Many news outlets, including CBS News New York, were excluded from Mayor Zohran Mamdani's first official City Hall press conference Wednesday.
Video of an angry confrontation during intermission at a performance of "Mamma Mia!" on Broadway is going viral on social media.
The people and businesses of Ridgewood, Queens, have banded together to help those impacted by the recent apartment building fire.
Investigators said the victim was struck by a bullet inside his Danbury, Connecticut, home, and it came from the unit next door.
Two people were wounded in a shooting involving Customs and Border Patrol agents in Portlant, official said.
Many news outlets, including CBS News New York, were excluded from Mayor Zohran Mamdani's first official City Hall press conference Wednesday.
Video of an angry confrontation during intermission at a performance of "Mamma Mia!" on Broadway is going viral on social media.
The people and businesses of Ridgewood, Queens, have banded together to help those impacted by the recent apartment building fire.
A man wielding a sharp object was shot by police inside NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital on Thursday, police sources say.
The man convicted of murdering Westchester County social worker Maria Coto was sentenced on Thursday.
Investigators said the victim was struck by a bullet inside his Danbury, Connecticut, home, and it came from the unit next door.
Enjoy the spring preview while it lasts because umbrellas will be your best friend this weekend!
It will feel more like March than January.
While Tuesday may have some bumps, the trend is toward milder, more pleasant weather.
You'll want to bundle up Monday in the New York City area for a chilly start to the week before wetter, milder weather arrives midweek.
New Jersey has joined a growing list of states limiting students' cellphone use during the school day.
Enjoy the spring preview while it lasts because umbrellas will be your best friend this weekend!
Two people were killed and two others, including a toddler, were injured in a wrong-way crash involving an off-duty firefighter in Totowa, New Jersey.
New Jersey firefighters made a dramatic rescue, pulling a man trapped in his car out of the Hackensack River.
It will feel more like March than January.
Enjoy the spring preview while it lasts because umbrellas will be your best friend this weekend!
John Pillaccio, accused in the fatal stabbing of a CVS employee on Long Island on Christmas Day, appeared before a judge on Wednesday.
It will feel more like March than January.
Roughly 17,000 nurses across eight hospitals in New York City and Long Island could take to the picket line as soon as next Monday.
A Long Island travel agent with Destiny Travel is accused of defrauding people out of tens of thousands of dollars.
Many news outlets, including CBS News New York, were excluded from Mayor Zohran Mamdani's first official City Hall press conference Wednesday.
U.S. prosecutors pursue new criminal probe centering on financial transactions between New York AG Letitia James and her hairdresser, two sources said.
Noem lauded Operation Salvo, which she said targeted members of the Trinitarios gang, saying it has led to 54 arrests.
John Sarcone is the fifth of the administration's picks for U.S. attorney who were serving in a temporary capacity and have been disqualified by a federal judge.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a plan for free child care for 2-year-olds.
A potentially deadly and drug-resistant fungus is spreading nationwide, including New York and New Jersey.
Brooklyn-based Maimonides Health is merging with NYC Health + Hospitals, New York City health leaders announced.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
Thousands of new flu cases in New York led to a 38% jump from the previous week, according to state health officials.
A spike in measles cases in Rockland County has New York health officials urging families to get vaccinated.
Video of an angry confrontation during intermission at a performance of "Mamma Mia!" on Broadway is going viral on social media.
Weinstein's defense attorney told the judge he'd like to pursue plea negotiations after last year's mistrial on a rape charge.
The annual festival will return to Queens this summer, running from June 5-7 at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park.
Theater fans get the opportunity to buy 2-for-1 tickets to 26 Broadway shows.
Nikki Glaser is hosting the Golden Globes for a second time and told CBS Mornings about the challenges of picking the perfect jokes.
Paolo Banchero banked in a 3-pointer from the top of the key at the overtime buzzer to give the Magic a 104-103 victory over the Nets on Wednesday.
The Knicks snapped their four-game losing streak with a 123-111 victory over the Clippers on Wednesday night.
John Harbaugh, recently fired by the Baltimore Ravens, figures to be high on Giants' head coach wish list this offseason.
The Islanders handed the Devils a second consecutive defeat, routing them 9-0 on Tuesday night.
Sean Durzi scored 1:06 into overtime and the Mammoth beat the Rangers 3-2 on Monday night for their second win in three games.
The people and businesses of Ridgewood, Queens, have banded together to help those impacted by the recent apartment building fire.
Student athletes at a high school in Queens have won both state and national video game championships.
Thousands of teachers across New York are participating in a statewide campaign demanding pension reform.
For the 48th year, El Museo del Barrio hosted a parade in East Harlem for Three Kings' Day.
City officials credit Project Restore, a paid mentorship and therapy initiative, with helping cut violence in Bed-Stuy and offering young men a path away from gangs.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
President Trump's order to raid Venezuela and capture Nicolas Maduro has some in Congress questioning how far the president can go without congressional approval. Erica Brown reports.
The NYPD says it's taking action to reduce crime in the subway system.
A man armed with a knife was shot by police inside NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital on Thursday, police sources say. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
A man armed with a knife was shot by police inside NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital on Thursday, police sources say. Dan Rice reports from Chopper 2.
Many news outlets, including CBS News New York, were excluded from Mayor Zohran Mamdani's first official City Hall press conference Wednesday. CBS News New York's Mahsa Saeidi reports.
