Crime in NYC is way down, according to new data
The NYPD says there have been fewer murders, shooting incidents and shooting victims in recorded history for the first five months of the year.
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The NYPD says there have been fewer murders, shooting incidents and shooting victims in recorded history for the first five months of the year.
Steven Schwally is accused of ramming his SUV into a Deer Park nail salon while drunk, killing four people in 2024.
The Knicks are taking on the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, and fans will be watching from all over New York. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
The morning starts mild but temperatures will reach into the low 80s. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
Surveillance video shows three men casually approaching a city manhole. One of them is seen removing the cover, and then they are seen entering the sewer, assisted with a spotlight from a nearby idling car, waiting for them to go underground. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
A former New York state trooper was sentenced to two-and-a-half to seven-and-a-half years in prison for his role in the death of an 11-year-old Brooklyn girl back in 2020. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's office announced Tuesday it will transform the historic thoroughfare into a busway, meaning it'll soon be limited to buses, trucks and emergency vehicles most of the time. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
This year's Tony nominees for Featured Actor represent a wide-range of performances in Broadway musicals and plays. Some are previous Tony Award-winners, like Andre De Shields, but many are first-time nominees, like Ali Louis Bourzgui. They are familiar faces from the stage and television, including Ben Levi Ross, an actor from the CBS show "Elsbeth".
The exercise mixes elements of Kung Fu, yoga and dance and is officially known as "Weapon Up." CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
Uber is hosting a pop-up at the Oculus as part of its annual "Lost and Found Index," which is a yearly snapshot of what users have left behind in the vehicles.
Numerous local and federal officials scaled the main cable of the country's busiest bridge during a training exercise Tuesday morning.
Tuesday is a great day to get outside with sunny and 70-degree weather. Temperatures will soar into the weekend. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
A former state trooper was convicted of killing Monica Goods after he used his police vehicle to ram a car occupies by her family. She was killed when the car flipped over.
Temperatures will climb into the mid-to-upper 70s with a sunny week ahead. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
New York's first phone-free school year paid off, according to a statewide survey of teachers.
Investigators said the driver was trying to get off the Northern State Parkway, but failed to negotiate the ramp.
Cars were covered in a white compound at a Mobil station in Lindenhurst after police said the fire suppression system malfunctioned.
Long Island investigators are working to determine what caused the fire on White Oak Drive.
The collision in the bike lane of the Queensboro Bridge that left two people dead Thursday is shedding light on a lack of enforcement for e-bikes and scooters, and in particular illegal ones that exceed the speed limit. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
The overnight fire grew into a major commuter headache for thousands of people trying to get into New York City for work. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
It will be sunny and warm on Friday, but a bit cooler for Saturday to start the weekend. CBS News New York Meteorologist John Elliott has the forecast.
Traffic in Midtown Manhattan will be getting a revamp for the eight 2026 FIFA World Cup match days this summer at MetLife Stadium.
A crash between two cars and a school bus shut down the upper level of the Verrazzano Bridge during the Friday morning commute.
A fire disrupted the morning commutes of thousands and the effects are still being felt nearly a day later. CBS News New York’s Doug Williams reports.
MTA CEO Janno Lieber held a news conference to discuss the fire that broke out on a train car, causing NJ Transit and Amtrak to be suspended at Penn Station Friday morning.
Jake Rogers hit a tiebreaking two-run homer off Jefry Yan with two out in the ninth inning, and the Chicago White Sox topped the New York Mets 6-4.
Interfaith leaders and the NYPD commissioner addressed the Central Synagogue congregation Friday night, marking one week since police say a man disrupted Shabbat services there.
The New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 on Friday night for their fifth straight victory.
Geno Smith threw for a touchdown during a brief preseason appearance and the New York Jets defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 17-0.
The 2026 New York City Summer Streets season comes to an end Saturday with festivities in Brooklyn and the Bronx.
Interfaith leaders and the NYPD commissioner addressed the Central Synagogue congregation Friday night, marking one week since police say a man disrupted Shabbat services there.
The 2026 New York City Summer Streets season comes to an end Saturday with festivities in Brooklyn and the Bronx.
Zero-proof beverages are having a moment, especially at Westchester County's first "spirit-free bottle shop."
Multiple people in one Queens neighborhood say their homes are repeatedly getting flooded out when storms hit.
The Milleridge Inn in Jericho went up in flames Thursday night. It's a piece of Long Island history. The main restaurant dates all the way back to 1672.
Friday's quiet weather was a much-needed respite from a tumultuous weather day on Thursday, but it won't last long.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
The undefeated Bayonne, New Jersey, all-star Little Leaguers beat West Chester, Pennsylvania, on Friday night in their second game in the Little League World Series.
Friday's quiet weather was a much-needed respite from a tumultuous weather day on Thursday, but it won't last long.
Bayonne is still riding the high from Wednesday night's Little League World Series game, where the boys beat Massachusetts 2-1.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is advancing to the next round of the Little League World Series.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
The clean-up at a Long Island beach club after Thursday's tornado will take some time. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
The Milleridge Inn in Jericho went up in flames Thursday night. It's a piece of Long Island history. The main restaurant dates all the way back to 1672.
Hundreds of people were near the Sun & Surf Beach Club in Atlantic Beach when a tornado hit.
It's a piece of Long Island history, dating back centuries. It's one of the oldest operating restaurants in America - the main restaurant dates all the way back to 1672. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
The tornado hit the Sun and Surf Beach Club at around 6:50 p.m. Thursday. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A federal appeals court said the top federal prosecutor in the Northern District of New York was unlawfully serving when he subpoenaed state Attorney General Letitia James.
A New York woman is accused of plotting "a major attack" on the state Capitol building in Albany, authorities said Thursday.
The Democratic National Committee is on the hunt for the best host city for the 2028 Democratic convention.
As we approach the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, there is an ongoing fight to repair Jersey City's memorial for the victims.
President Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. and Canada have reached a last-minute agreement to pause the 50% tariffs.
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Two more deaths have been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Friday.
Jones Beach is back open for swimmers after it was prohibited due to elevated bacterial levels. The rare shutdown took place from Thursday afternoon through midday Friday.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
The lineup for the 2026 Global Citizen Festival in New York City was announced Thursday.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.
Jake Rogers hit a tiebreaking two-run homer off Jefry Yan with two out in the ninth inning, and the Chicago White Sox topped the New York Mets 6-4.
The New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 on Friday night for their fifth straight victory.
Geno Smith threw for a touchdown during a brief preseason appearance and the New York Jets defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 17-0.
The undefeated Bayonne, New Jersey, all-star Little Leaguers beat West Chester, Pennsylvania, on Friday night in their second game in the Little League World Series.
The New York Police Department explained its security plans to keep more than a million fans and hundreds of players safe ahead of the U.S. Open.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for August 21 at 11 p.m.
The clean-up at a Long Island beach club after Thursday's tornado will take some time. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
Interfaith leaders and the NYPD commissioner addressed the Central Synagogue congregation Friday night, marking one week since a man disrupted Shabbat services there. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
There are growing privacy concerns over Meta's AI glasses and people being recorded without their consent. Anna Schecter has been following the trend.
Hundreds of women have rallied outside a Massachusetts courthouse throughout the trial of Lindsay Clancy to support her and her postpartum mental health struggle. Shanelle Kaul met with one woman who's sharing her experience with the condition.
