Family Of Woman Allegedly Shot, Killed By Off-Duty Cop Sues NYPD
Former police officer Yvonne Wu was charged with murdering Jamie Liang and attempting to kill Liang's girlfriend, who Wu used to date.
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Former police officer Yvonne Wu was charged with murdering Jamie Liang and attempting to kill Liang's girlfriend, who Wu used to date.
Hundreds of people were suddenly ushered out of La Boom nightclub in Woodside when gunfire erupted outside.
When the woman opened her door, he allegedly pushed his way inside and stole the woman's purse.
Keechant Sewell will be New York City's 45th police commissioner and the first woman to lead the department.
Police said the off-duty lieutenant was leaving a Myke Towers concert at La Boom nightclub when a group of armed men followed him outside.
The city's new top cop has a long to-do list of big-ticket items to address once she takes the helm of the NYPD on Jan. 1.
Both officers were stripped of their guns and badges on Tuesday.
Chief of Patrol Juanita Holmes created "Girl Talk" as a police mentorship program for teenagers.
Mayor-elect Eric Adams and the next NYPD commissioner, Keechant Sewell, went to the scene of a deadly shooting in Brooklyn on Wednesday.
Adams searched across the country to find his choice, but in the end, he didn't have to go far. Sewell grew up at the Queensbridge Houses in Long Island City.
Sewell's meteoric rise took her from Queens to Long Island and 25 years with the Nassau County Police Department and as an integral part of the District Attorney's Office.
After two years on the job, Dec. 31 will be the last day on the job for New York City's 44th police commissioner.
Sewell will be New York's first female police commissioner.
It appears Rodney Harrison's retirement won't last very long.
Officer Ryan Zelman rushed over to a car engulfed in flames on Randall Avenue and East Tremont Avenue. Once he realized a driver was still stuck inside, he pulled him to safety.
People are returning to the New York City subway in big numbers. But new statistics show a jump in crime, too.
Police said one of the suspects had 37 prior arrests.
The suspect is believed to have stolen more than $2,700 worth of cash and property since the first reported incident on Oct. 29.
The officer suffered a cut to her left ear and a fracture to her face, police said. The suspect got away.
According to police, a 34-year-old man was hit by a black sedan as he crossed the street near Chelsea Piers.
25 ghost guns - including semi-automatic pistols, assault weapons and a semi-automatic shotgun - were recovered with large-capacity magazines and ammunition inside a bedroom.
Police say officers had pulled up next to a BMW that was connected to armed robberies targeting restaurant patrons.
Adams has vowed New York City's next top cop will be a woman.
The officer was not hit and did not fire back.
More than 97,000 people nationwide are currently waiting for a kidney donation, including 7,000 people here in New York.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill will make a winter storm announcement Friday as weather forecasts project a major snowstorm this weekend.
A New York City police officer is hospitalized after driving the wrong way on the Taconic State Parkway and crashing into an oncoming car, New York State Police say.
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.
A New York City police officer is hospitalized after driving the wrong way on the Taconic State Parkway and crashing into an oncoming car, New York State Police say.
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 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 Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill will make a winter storm announcement Friday as weather forecasts project a major snowstorm this weekend.
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.
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.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill will make a winter storm announcement Friday as weather forecasts project a major snowstorm this weekend.
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.
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.
New York State Police said a driver was killed when an off-duty NYPD officer crashed driving the wrong way on the Taconic State Parkway.
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.
