2 men indicted in ride-share surge pricing scheme, prosecutors say
Two men from New York and New Jersey are accused of selling hacked cellphones to ride-share drivers, so they could collect fake surge pricing fees and higher fares.
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Two men from New York and New Jersey are accused of selling hacked cellphones to ride-share drivers, so they could collect fake surge pricing fees and higher fares.
The FDNY says two fires in Ocean Hill, Brooklyn and Long Island City, Queens were caused by lithium-ion batteries.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Thursday afternoon forecast on CBS News New York.
Mayor Eric Adams and the City Council announced an initiative to boost childhood education and Pre-K and 3-K enrollment.
Authorities seized drugs and guns in five criminal conspiracies operating from Brooklyn from Montauk.
Labor Day Weekend is almost here, and NYC area airports and roadways are expected to see millions of travelers over the next few days. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has a look at this at JFK Airport.
A listeria outbreak linked to deli meats has led to one death in New York, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday.
New technology is making its debut in New York City. Meet Ozmo, the window cleaning robot.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is putting up $1,000 of his own money in the search for a wrong-way driver who killed two people on the Henry Hudson Parkway.
CBS New York's John Elliott has a look at the Yellow Alert forecast, and Natalie Duddridge hears from people about how they're keeping cool.
As the school year begins, colleges across the Tri-State Area are taking extra steps to keep campuses safe after several protests took place at the end of last school year. CBS News New York's law enforcement contributor and former NYPD Deputy Commissioner Richard Esposito is here to explain.
People in New York and New Jersey should take precautions Wednesday as a heat advisory arrives in the area. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the story.
A fire broke out overnight on a barge near the Newtown Creek in Queens.
The city began spraying for mosquitoes overnight in an effort to prevent the spread of West Nile virus. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the details.
CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook is on the scene of a fire in Ocean Hill, Brooklyn.
Police are trying to find the man caught on camera in a frightening attack on a woman getting her mail in Brooklyn. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Dave Carlins visits a pair of museum exhibits focused on women's equality, a Broadway show celebrating suffrage and "get out the vote" efforts on the West Side.
Joseph Delucia Jr. killed his niece and three siblings at his Long Island home two days after his 95-year-old mother, who also lived there, was laid to rest, police said. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
It's a lot more than just buying school supplies. Health check-ups, staying up to date on vaccinations and other screenings are important. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Long Island police say five people were shot and killed in the gruesome murder suicide in Syosset. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Officials said the teens, 13 and 14, were part of a group that attacked a 62-year-old man.
NYPD officials say while there are no specific or credible threats to the tournament, police are prepared for a safe and smooth event.
The US Open starts Monday in New York City, and NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban is holding a press conference to discuss security for this year's tournament.
A heartbroken family held a vigil Sunday on what was supposed to be a wedding day, after the groom and his cousin were killed by a wrong-way driver on the Henry Hudson Parkway. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the story.
CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer was devastated when she lost her dogs Moe and Curly. But it got her wondering, should pet owners get bereavement leave? We asked New Yorkers to weigh in.
New York Mets slugger Juan Soto is scheduled to undergo an MRI after he left Friday night's game against the San Francisco Giants with right calf tightness.
Francisco Alvarez homered twice and rookie Nolan McLean retired his first 15 batters as the New York Mets snapped a three-game skid Friday night with a 10-3 rout of the San Francisco Giants.
President Trump ordered the Department of Homeland Security to find a way to pay "each and every employee" of the agency.
The New York Knicks routed the Chicago Bulls 136-96 on Friday night in a game they led by 47 points.
The surging Hawks routed the Nets 141-107 on Friday night for their fourth straight victory and 18th in 20 games.
Easter weekend kicks off with May-like weather in the New York area before rain returns for the holiday.
New York City's attempt to reduce class sizes will likely be pushed back for two years, a state senator told CBS News New York.
Stony Brook University professor Timothy Glotch is one of 10 scientists selected to shape research plans for NASA's next Artemis missions.
The struggle for some dementia patients and caregivers just to get through the day can be daunting and stressful, but some programs in New York are helping alleviate stress.
Social media influencers are driving a dangerous trend of people trespassing to explore abandoned buildings, New York State Police say.
Easter weekend kicks off with May-like weather in the New York area before rain returns for the holiday.
UConn's jaw-dropping buzzer beater catapulted them to the Final Four.
Bridgeport firefighter Terrence Cramer was killed after his girlfriend's ex shot him in a fit of rage at a Connecticut home, according to an arrest warrant.
Jabari Bush is accused of fatally shooting active-duty Bridgeport Firefighter Terrence Cramer in Shelton, police said.
Warmer weather will return to New York City and the surrounding area soon.
Easter weekend kicks off with May-like weather in the New York area before rain returns for the holiday.
With just over one square mile of land, the City of Hoboken says the 2026 FIFA World Cup could be a once-in-a-generation opportunity for homeowners.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving into Drumthwacket, the governor's official residence in Princeton.
A pastor in New Jersey was taken into custody by immigration agents while working at his day job, according to church members.
The discovery of a suspicious device forced the cancellation of the Keansburg, New Jersey, St. Patrick's Day Parade last weekend.
Stony Brook University professor Timothy Glotch is one of 10 scientists selected to shape research plans for NASA's next Artemis missions.
A Long Island man accused of shooting his sister in the head with a crossbow pleaded not guilty to attempted murder Thursday.
A Long Island high schooler and his mom are being credited with saving a sleeping neighbor from a house fire.
New York Republican gubernatorial nominee Bruce Blakeman said Tuesday he will sue the state after the Campaign Finance Board denied him matching funds.
The driver accused of striking and killing a Nassau County school crossing guard in February has been arraigned.
President Trump ordered the Department of Homeland Security to find a way to pay "each and every employee" of the agency.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving into Drumthwacket, the governor's official residence in Princeton.
The search for the second crew member, a weapons system officer, is continuing, two U.S. officials said.
One of the sources said Hegseth wants someone in the role who will implement President Trump and Hegseth's vision for the Army.
A pastor in New Jersey was taken into custody by immigration agents while working at his day job, according to church members.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
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 federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
Megan Thee Stallion was released from a New York City hospital after she got sick during a performance of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
New York Mets slugger Juan Soto is scheduled to undergo an MRI after he left Friday night's game against the San Francisco Giants with right calf tightness.
Francisco Alvarez homered twice and rookie Nolan McLean retired his first 15 batters as the New York Mets snapped a three-game skid Friday night with a 10-3 rout of the San Francisco Giants.
The New York Knicks routed the Chicago Bulls 136-96 on Friday night in a game they led by 47 points.
The surging Hawks routed the Nets 141-107 on Friday night for their fourth straight victory and 18th in 20 games.
The Flyers beat the Islanders 3-1 on Friday night to move within one point of the Islanders for third place in the Metropolitan Division.
Preparations for Passover in Brooklyn blend centuries-old rituals with modern traditions unique to each family.
New York has filed a lawsuit against solar company Attyx, saying it didn't just sell panels, it sold promises it couldn't keep.
Long before Manhattan's iconic street grid took shape, an English widow planned a Brooklyn community that helped shape the city today.
The Center for Brooklyn History showcase examines the Battle of Brooklyn through rare maps, paintings, and historical artifacts from the American Revolutionary War.
From World War II to modern mixology, women in Brooklyn fought for their place behind the bar. This Women's History Month, their legacy continues to influence the city's nightlife.
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.
It's the first time enemy fire has downed a U.S. plane since the start of the war with Iran. CBS News' Shawna Mizelle reports.
The alleged gunman was charged with murder and another suspect was in custody after the fatal shooting of a 7-month-old in a stroller. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Saturday morning First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for April 3 at 11 p.m.
A search-and-rescue operation is underway in the Middle East for an American aviator who is missing after Iran shot down a fighter jet Friday. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
