Man Facing Slew Of Charges After Alleged Attack On Laundromat Employee
Dontae Bennett, 21, was arrested Tuesday and charged with assault, criminal obstruction of breathing, unlawful imprisonment, robbery and trespassing.
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Dontae Bennett, 21, was arrested Tuesday and charged with assault, criminal obstruction of breathing, unlawful imprisonment, robbery and trespassing.
A laundromat employee was attacked on the job last week in Queens, and now police say they have arrested the man responsible.
Officials in a Westchester County school say student fights, broken windows and a smashed glass trophy case resulted from the rapper's antics.
Authorities tell CBS2 that a 34-year-old man entered the eatery on Emmons Avenue just after 5 p.m. and attacked three men with his weapon.
"It's an important first step, and it's one I am taking because I am going to run," the New York senator said on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."
From tax cuts to legalizing marijuana, Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday unveiled a muscular something-for-everyone agenda designed to make him the strong man in New York state.
Within seconds, the 672-foot long structure came down shortly before 11 a.m. Tuesday.
It started just before 1 p.m. at Bergdorf Goodman on 57th And Fifth. The man was suspected of shoplifting.
It happened at around 2 p.m. at 69th Avenue and 193rd Lane in Fresh Meadows.
Nothing was said between the two before the assault, police said.
Capt. Chesley B. "Sully" Sullenberger and the crew of US Airways Flight 1549 turned what could have been a fatal tragedy into the "Miracle."
Broadway has lost a legend. Carol Channing died early Tuesday morning at the age of 97.
Ten years after the "Miracle on the Hudson," survivor Jeff Kolodjay returned to the New York City pier where he was brought after being rescued.
The meeting is a chance for the board and the public to hear more about the proposal, which engineers claim would avert the 15-month closure.
Reposting the original report on US Airways 1549's ditch into the Hudson River as published by WCBS-TV on Jan. 15, 2009.
When US Airways Flight 1549 ditched into the Hudson River in 2009, CBS2 reporter Marcia Kramer was the first reporter on the scene.
CBS2 first told you about the tenants at 97 and 99 Clay Street last week. They claim their landlord is using construction to harass them in an effort to drive them from their rent-stabilized apartments.
A gas station manager was run over and killed Monday morning, and police are looking for the man who behind the wheel.
The state Senate and Assembly both approved legislation Monday that would require counties to allow in-person voting up to 10 days before an election.
A passenger recorded a profanity-laced tirade heard over the MTA speakers of a 6 train in midtown east over the weekend.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's demand to reorganize the MTA to give him a clear majority of appointees was first broached more than 35 years ago by his father, Mario.
Since 1869, the church on Ocean Avenue with a congregation of about 30 people has been known for its iconic charming steeples.
After seeing his story on CBS2, Keith Polite has been given groceries and a chance at a new job thanks to his fellow New Yorkers.
Several people familiar with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand's plans say the New York Democrat is expected to take steps toward launching a presidential campaign in the coming days.
A woman who accused R. Kelly of sexual abuse says he wrote a letter threatening to reveal details of her sexual history if she didn't drop a lawsuit.
One person is dead and another is in critical condition after being struck by a driver in Harlem on Thursday evening.
The union representing NYU full-time contract faculty say they will begin picketing Monday morning if a deal isn't reached.
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Brady Tkachuk scored with 11.1 seconds left to give the Senators a 3-2 victory over the Islanders on Thursday night.
The Blue Jackets beat the Rangers 6-3 on Thursday night, keeping alive hopes for their first playoff berth since the 2019-20 season.
A New York City high school student who was detained by ICE and spent nearly a year in a detention center is finally home.
One person is dead and another is in critical condition after being struck by a driver in Harlem on Thursday evening.
The union representing NYU full-time contract faculty say they will begin picketing Monday morning if a deal isn't reached.
A New York City high school student who was detained by ICE and spent nearly a year in a detention center is finally home.
Child care provider Bright Horizons has agreed to give up its permit for a Manhattan day care center.
The family of a man killed in a crash involving an FDNY truck and an Access-A-Ride bus in Brooklyn last week is planning to take legal action.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.
Montclair School District Board of Education members broke down in tears as they voted to close Renaissance Middle School.
Video shows firefighters dousing the smoldering roof of the structure on Old York Road in Branchburg, New Jersey.
Grubhub is launching New Jersey's first commercial food delivery by drone. CBS News New York has learned more about the high-tech service and how it's expected to work.
Officials say James Hadley, a New Jersey coach and educator, may have assaulted other victims.
A driver was indicted on manslaughter and assault charges Thursday in a deadly crash that killed two teenagers on Long Island back in January.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
Ten people and six vehicles were involved in the fatal accident on Long Island, according to New York State Police. Two people in their 80s were killed.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
Prosecutors said Matthew Smith fended off efforts to hand over his car keys before the crash that killed Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa.
Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is taking the first steps toward overhauling how the city responds to 911 calls involving mental health problems.
The MTA announced plans to replace thousands of New York City's decades-old subway cars with new models.
New York City will no longer criminally enforce minor traffic offenses for cyclists and e-bike riders, the Mamdani administration announced Wednesday.
The Mamdani administration has asked a court to allow them to stop representing former Mayor Eric Adams in a sexual assault case.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
Brady Tkachuk scored with 11.1 seconds left to give the Senators a 3-2 victory over the Islanders on Thursday night.
The Blue Jackets beat the Rangers 6-3 on Thursday night, keeping alive hopes for their first playoff berth since the 2019-20 season.
Howie Rose, the longtime play-by-play voice of the New York Mets on the radio, says the upcoming 2026 season will be his last.
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Brooklyn Nets 121-92 on Wednesday night for their 10th straight win.
The New Jersey Devils beat the New York Rangers 6-3 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory.
Members of the Apollo Theater, where Kiki Shepard left her mark for 15 years, reflect on her legacy after the Harlem icon's death at age 74.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
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.
St. John's and LIU will take the court Friday in the NCAA men's basketball tournament. CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer and Otis Livingston report.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for March 19 at 11 p.m.
Dozens of dogs rescued by police during an animal cruelty investigation in Brooklyn are now ready to be adopted.
A faculty strike is looming at NYU. The union representing full-time faculty says they will strike Monday morning if a deal isn't reached. CBS News New York's Naomi Ruchim explains the potential impact.
Dramatic video shows a New York state trooper being struck by a car during a traffic stop in Mamaroneck.
