NYPD: Suspect tried to remove man's turban, punched him on bus
The man allegedly approached the 19-year-old passenger and said, "We don't wear that in this country and take that mask off."
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The man allegedly approached the 19-year-old passenger and said, "We don't wear that in this country and take that mask off."
"People think all of the sudden you're going to have a Terminator-type figure come in and take over government and displace human beings. That's just not the reality. Take a deep breath, get a grip. It is going to help us function," said Mayor Eric Adams.
The Big Apple will become the first major U.S. city with an innovative plan to use artificial intelligence to help New Yorkers access city services. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Lonnie Quinn has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News at 5.
As Americans continue to try to leave Israel, Acting New York Supreme Court Judge Rachel Freier recounts challenges she and others faced trying to get home. CBS New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
Many commuters were stranded at Penn Station because of a problem with overhead wires in Elizabeth, CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock reports.
The display at the Museum of the City of New York looks back on 100 years of pop culture, highlighting the city's impact on art and storytelling throughout the U.S.
The Middle East is top of mind for many here in the Tri-State Area this week. Plus, we talk about jails and who should run Rikers Island.
There are over 6,200 people in custody in New York City, but the plan for new jails would only have room for about 3,400.
With wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, and unrest in North Korea, Iran, Yemen, Ethiopia and Haiti, is peace possible?
New York City Correction Commissioner Louis Molina has one of the toughest jobs in the city. Watch his conversation on The Point with Marcia Kramer.
Police said an officer accidentally discharged their weapon after stopping a car in Brooklyn.
Craig Allen has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News This Morning.
Craig Allen has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News This Morning.
There were moments of tension as both sides denounced the killing of innocent civilians by opposing forces.
Pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian demonstrators faced off throughout New York City on Friday, and police sources confirm dozens of arrests were made. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3FfpC5Z
All NYPD officers reporting for duty Friday will be in full uniform as police step up patrols across New York City.
There has been heightened security across New York City in case of potential threats. CBS New York's Tim McNicholas reports. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/46MWI95
Red "kidnapped" flyers are being taped all over New York City. It's an initiative by Israeli artists based in the city to bring awareness to the lives still missing after Hamas attacked Israel last week. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian spoke with the artists, who say no life can be forgotten. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/45vz5AP
Staten Island officials are calling on the city to close the center for asylum seekers, which they say is facing a vacate order because of violations.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News at Noon.
Staten Island officials are calling on the city to close the center for asylum seekers, which they say is facing a vacate order because of violations.
Heightened security measures are in place in case of potential threats, while protests over Israel's war with Hamas are expected to continue. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
While a Stage 4 diagnosis can be devastating, some women go on to lead long, productive lives.
Class Act with Chris Wragge returns Oct. 20! Chris will be anchoring the whole morning show live from James Madison High School in Brooklyn! Check out more Class Act stories here
Jalen Brunson's driving floater and a layup in the final 1:06 helped the Knicks surge in front late and beat the Pelicans 130-125 on Monday night.
Stephen Curry scored 27 points and Jimmy Butler finished with 21 as the Warriors beat the Nets 120-107 on Monday night.
Jackson Blake's power-play goal on a deflection 4:47 into overtime lifted the Hurricanes to a 3-2 win over the Rangers on Monday night.
What will Zohran Mamdani's message to New Yorkers be on Jan. 1? One historian thinks he'll look to the past for inspiration.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams claims his administration's policies have caused a sharp drop in shootings.
What will Zohran Mamdani's message to New Yorkers be on Jan. 1? One historian thinks he'll look to the past for inspiration.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams claims his administration's policies have caused a sharp drop in shootings.
Mayor Mike Spano said Yonkers loses about $400,000 every year in property taxes because the MTA does not pay for the bus depot.
New York City police are investigating Monday's death of a 1-year-old boy in Jamaica, Queens.
Brooklyn-based Maimonides Health is merging with NYC Health + Hospitals, New York City health leaders announced.
All of New York City was under a dense fog advisory Monday morning, with warmer air in place after freezing rain in the Tri-State Area.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued through 2 a.m. Monday due to the lingering threat of freezing rain in the northern suburbs of NYC.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
A major winter storm pummeled the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.
Shovels and plows will be out later Friday as people in New York City and the surrounding area prepare for a blast of winter.
A pair of vintage mandolins worth thousands of dollars that were recently stolen from a North Jersey music shop have been returned, but with a note attached.
A second helicopter pilot critically injured in a midair collision in Hammonton, New Jersey has died from his injuries, police said Monday.
New Jersey is one of nearly two dozen states set to increase its minimum wage in 2026, and the only state in the Delaware Valley that will see a hike.
All of New York City was under a dense fog advisory Monday morning, with warmer air in place after freezing rain in the Tri-State Area.
One pilot died and another pilot was critically injured after two helicopters collided midair in Hammonton, New Jersey on Sunday, Dec. 28.
All of New York City was under a dense fog advisory Monday morning, with warmer air in place after freezing rain in the Tri-State Area.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued through 2 a.m. Monday due to the lingering threat of freezing rain in the northern suburbs of NYC.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
A major winter storm pummeled the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.
Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina blasted CVS for not releasing the surveillance video to police.
What will Zohran Mamdani's message to New Yorkers be on Jan. 1? One historian thinks he'll look to the past for inspiration.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams claims his administration's policies have caused a sharp drop in shootings.
Mayor Mike Spano said Yonkers loses about $400,000 every year in property taxes because the MTA does not pay for the bus depot.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also announced President Trump will receive the Israel Prize for his work on peace negotiations.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in as New York City's 111th mayor while millions are celebrating on New Year's Eve.
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.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
A judge Friday voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
Jalen Brunson's driving floater and a layup in the final 1:06 helped the Knicks surge in front late and beat the Pelicans 130-125 on Monday night.
Stephen Curry scored 27 points and Jimmy Butler finished with 21 as the Warriors beat the Nets 120-107 on Monday night.
Jackson Blake's power-play goal on a deflection 4:47 into overtime lifted the Hurricanes to a 3-2 win over the Rangers on Monday night.
The Blue Jackets scored a pair of third-period goals in just over a minute and rallied to beat the Islanders 4-2 on Sunday for their second straight win.
The Raiders moved into position to snag the top pick in next year's draft after losing 34-10 to Jaxson Dart and the Giants on Sunday.
Drumming, dance and hands-on workshops marked the 18th year the Brooklyn Children's Museum is hosting what leaders call New York City's largest family Kwanzaa festival.
Federal funding cuts have left local organizations struggling to meet growing needs, prompting a borough-wide fundraising push to support food access, housing and other essential services.
What began as a middle school project has grown into hundreds of handwritten messages left across New York City, offering encouragement to strangers and revealing how a small gesture can resonate for weeks.
NYC says center-running bus lanes will speed up commutes and improve safety on one of Brooklyn's busiest corridors, but critics aren't so sure.
Nine Brooklyn Football Club partner bars are collecting shelf-stable food and winter coats to benefit 10 local schools.
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.
Police now believe the boy was covered in his mother's blood when he arrived at Jamaica Hospital in critical condition, but the cause of his death is still unknown. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
The have won state and national titles in a sport that is growing in schools nationwide. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan reports.
At closing Monday, it was about $72 an ounce. A year ago, that number was closer to $29 an ounce. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram has more on the price jump and why it's expected to continue.
CBS News New York's Nick Caloway spoke to the owner of Lark Street Music, where there are cameras everywhere.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has more on what the conditions will be like on New Year's Eve in Times Square.
