Acting MTA Boss Janno Lieber Applauds NYPD For Deployment Of More Officers In Subway System
There are renewed calls for increased safety measures in the subway system after a woman was pushed in front of a subway train in Times Square.
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There are renewed calls for increased safety measures in the subway system after a woman was pushed in front of a subway train in Times Square.
"It was terrifying. It was overwhelming, and we are still processing. It has been a lot. It is completely overwhelming," said Rabbi Charlie Cytron Walker.
Saturday morning as Sabbath services were underway at the Beth Israel Congregation in Colleyville, Texas, outside of Dallas, prayers were interrupted by a gunman who took four people hostage, including the rabbi.
Although no threats have been received, the NYPD has deployed the critical response command team to several Jewish houses of worship in the city.
Police say he was cuffed behind his back, but he somehow managed to bring his hands forward and escape the emergency room.
The stolen vehicle was eventually crashed into a pole near Columbus Circle. The suspect headed into the subway and got away.
The NYPD says they arrested 21-year-old Akeem Williams around 8:30 a.m. Wednesday for a robbery.
Three men who allegedly posed as fake cops in the Bronx are in custody, after police said they attempted to kidnap and rob a man believed to be dealing drugs out of his apartment.
Two officers suffered minor injuries. No one else was hurt.
The meeting comes days after Sewell sent an email to every NYPD officer saying the new DA's policies made her worry about the safety of her department and the public.
According to sources, an 18-year-old man had been arguing with two strangers when one of them pulled out a gun and shot the teenager in the abdomen and right arm.
According to investigators, Kristal Bayron-Nieves died during what appeared to be a robbery. Police are looking for the gunman.
Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg said gun crimes are a top priority under his plan to fight crime in the city.
Officers responding to a reported assault arrived at the scene and found Sean Sarker stabbed in the neck and shoulder.
The officers quickly put out the fire. No one was hurt.
The mayor and police commissioner have ordered officers to actually ride the trains.
According to police, the man was sitting next to the teen when he touched her right buttocks and thigh and tried to touch her groin.
Video from the most recent incident shows the suspect snatching an 85-year-old woman's purse.
Little faces attempted murder, assault, robbery and weapons charges.
Before officers arrived, we're told the 45-year-old suspect pulled a gun on the cashier and stole cash from the register.
Queens neighbors were stranded on their street Monday after flooding from high tide. That meant kids who normally walk to school were in danger of missing the first day back.
Investigators do not believe the officer was the intended target.
Gun violence is a top priority of the city's new mayor. On Sunday, Eric Adams heard from families whose loved ones were gunned down.
Police found a 29-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the chest lying on the sidewalk.
A $10,000 reward is being offered for information that can help lead to an arrest.
New York City subways and buses will keep running throughout the weekend snowstorm, the MTA said. NJ Transit, however, warned of possible suspensions.
Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is back in federal court Friday at a hearing focused on his backpack.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani says Monday will not be a snow day for public schools, despite the major storm that's expected.
Ryan Wedding, a 44-year-old Canadian national, was added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list last year.
The governor declared a state of emergency due to heavy snow expected this weekend.
New York City subways and buses will keep running throughout the weekend snowstorm, the MTA said. NJ Transit, however, warned of possible suspensions.
Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is back in federal court Friday at a hearing focused on his backpack.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani says Monday will not be a snow day for public schools, despite the major storm that's expected.
The governor declared a state of emergency due to heavy snow expected this weekend.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Friday his administration is prepared to meet the moment during this weekend's major snowstorm.
New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches of snow from Sunday to Monday as feels-like temperatures drop below 0. A winter storm watch has been issued.
A winter storm is headed to the Tri-State Area with heavy snow expected. New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches Saturday night into Monday.
Residents are feeling the cold weather, but there will be a slight break Thursday. All eyes are on the weekend with the possibility of a winter storm.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State Area with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
Many dangers lurk when the temperature plummets, including hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches of snow from Sunday to Monday as feels-like temperatures drop below 0. A winter storm watch has been issued.
As officials across New Jersey prepare for this weekend's expected snowstorm, Piscataway says it hasn't received a salt shipment in weeks.
People filled the New Jersey State House rotunda to pay their respects to former Gov. Richard Codey.
A winter storm is headed to the Tri-State Area with heavy snow expected. New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches Saturday night into Monday.
An audit for the Hackensack School District uncovered a $17 million budget gap for the 2025-2026 academic year and a projected $24 million gap for the next.
New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches of snow from Sunday to Monday as feels-like temperatures drop below 0. A winter storm watch has been issued.
The gang held a Huntington Station neighborhood under siege for years by funding violence through prostitution and sex trafficking, prosecutors said.
Dramatic video from Suffolk County police shows a deer smashing through a bank window and running around as officers try to wrangle it.
A winter storm is headed to the Tri-State Area with heavy snow expected. New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches Saturday night into Monday.
A list of the most dangerous roads in New York is out, and four of them are on Long Island.
Staten Island Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis is vowing to fight a court finding that says the lines of her 11th District are unconstitutional.
New York City is expected to employ remote learning on Monday due to the impending snowstorm.
As officials across New Jersey prepare for this weekend's expected snowstorm, Piscataway says it hasn't received a salt shipment in weeks.
People filled the New Jersey State House rotunda to pay their respects to former Gov. Richard Codey.
JPMorgan Chase says President Trump's lawsuit "has no merit."
Starting July 1, as many as 450,000 New Yorkers will lose EP coverage and be forced into marketplace health care plans.
Striking New York City nurses returned to the bargaining table Thursday, the New York State Nurses Association said.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders joined striking New York City nurses on the picket line Tuesday.
New York City's largest nurses strike is now in Week 2 and it appears negotiations toward a deal remain at a standstill.
Negotiators for major New York City hospitals and the state nurses union returned to the bargaining table as the city's largest nurses strike enters a fifth day.
Pop superstar Harry Styles will open an unprecedented 30-show residency at Madison Square Garden, starting on Aug. 26 and ending on Oct. 31.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
The FCC is warning that daytime talk shows and late-night programs must give equal time to opposing political candidates, taking aim at a genre of TV that has long drawn President Trump's ire.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Channing Tatum is bringing "Magic Mike Live" to New York City, promising to "turn up the gas" on the popular show.
Ryan Wedding, a 44-year-old Canadian national, was added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list last year.
The active New York Mets have acquired ace pitcher Freddy Peralta and right-hander Tobias Myers from Milwaukee in a trade that sent two top prospects to the Brewers.
The Knicks broke a four-game losing streak without breaking a sweat, crushing the Nets 120-66 on Wednesday night.
The Yankees have reportedly agreed to a long-term contract with free agent outfielder Cody Bellinger.
The New York Mets acquired Luis Robert Jr. in a trade with the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, filling a hole in center field.
A critical seasonal blood shortage is prompting renewed calls for New Yorkers to donate.
Puppet shows, peaceful protests and acts of service helped families reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through a child's perspective.
Nearly 100 tenants from three different buildings managed by A&E Real Estate on the Upper West Side rallied on Monday.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
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.
Preparations are underway in New York and New Jersey for this weekend's snowstorm. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram, Tony Aiello and Christina Fan have team coverage.
Residents in New York's northern suburbs are getting ready for the snowstorm expected on Sunday. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
New Yorkers can expect 6-12 inches of snow as the storm impacts the area from Sunday to Monday. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the latest forecast.
Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state is fully prepared to clear streets and roadways during the winter storm.
English pop-star Harry Styles announced he will be going on tour, with 30 shows slated at Madison Square Garden.
