Protesters Call For Justice For Francisco Villalva Vitinio, DoorDash Worker Fatally Shot In East Harlem
He was killed at a playground in East Harlem on March 29.
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He was killed at a playground in East Harlem on March 29.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo made the announcement Wednesday.
The Manhattan District Attorney's office wanted the cases dropped, saying the accused were exploited sex workers and unfairly targeted.
Rivera, who is from the Bronx, is going to be the first in her family to go to college.
The project was the first renovation for the playground in more than 20 years.
Even as she celebrated the verdict in the Floyd case, she says it was also complicated -- a feeling of elation for the Floyd family but also reflection on what's happened to others.
Pre-COVID, in 2019, the city saw some 66 million tourists. In 2020, that number plunged to 22 million.
According to police, authorities responded Tuesday at around 5:40 p.m. after a 911 call from the Premier Fashion store on New Main Street.
Witness video shows flames shooting out of windows of the apartment building at the corner of 82nd Street and Second Avenue at around 8:30 a.m.
The supermarket employee accused in a deadly shooting on Long Island appeared in court on Wednesday morning.
The storms have brought with it pea-to-dime size hail, and potentially damaging winds.
Police said the suspect was arguing with a 23-year-old man when he pulled out a knife and stabbed the victim in the face, body and hand.
Police said a 23-year-old male passenger was killed, and two other passengers were hospitalized in stable condition.
Police said two men and one woman, all in their 20s, were hospitalized with serious injuries.
William Segar, 56, had been wanted on several charges, including assaulting a law enforcement officer, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, resisting arrest, domestic battery and more.
Police say Pezdan teaches math at the school and had sexual contact with a male student over the past two months.
New Yorkers took to the streets Tuesday after Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all counts in the death of George Floyd.
He allegedly demanded the campaign of rival Janice Duarte drop a challenge to his ballot petitions.
Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder said a 49-year-old employee was killed, and two others were hurt. The injured workers were conscious and speaking with investigators.
Leaders from Black Lives Matter Greater NY told the crowd the conviction came about because of the relentless protests and pressure of everyday people who would not give up.
Chauvin on Tuesday afternoon was found guilty of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.
Police said one person was killed and two others injured in the shooting, which took place at around 11:30 a.m. at the store on Cherry Valley Avenue in West Hempstead.
A gunman entered the Stop & Shop on Cherry Valley Avenue in West Hempstead and fired a reported "five or six shots" in the upstairs area.
The most recent incident happened Friday just after midnight at a deli at Roosevelt Avenue near 68th Street.
It happened at around 1:30 a.m. Monday at an apartment on Bainbridge Avenue and 193rd Street in the Fordham Manor section.
New York City's Summer Streets celebration returns to Manhattan on Saturday for the 2026 season.
There's been a report of a bigfoot sighting near the Pachaug State Forest in Connecticut.
For some Long Island families, the cost of supplies, clothes and other back-to-school essentials is becoming a growing challenge.
Doctors in Suffolk County have reported three cases of a rare tick-borne disease known as rabbit fever so far this summer. A 9-year-old boy shared his experiences with the illness.
The body of a missing girl has been found in the Passaic River in New Jersey after a two-day search, officials said.
New York City's Summer Streets celebration returns to Manhattan on Saturday for the 2026 season.
For some Long Island families, the cost of supplies, clothes and other back-to-school essentials is becoming a growing challenge.
Doctors in Suffolk County have reported three cases of a rare tick-borne disease known as rabbit fever so far this summer. A 9-year-old boy shared his experiences with the illness.
There are new questions about who's looking out for New York City's children after a Bronx mother and grandmother were charged in the death of a teenager with autism.
The son of a fallen NYPD hero was promoted Friday in an emotional ceremony.
There's been a report of a bigfoot sighting near the Pachaug State Forest in Connecticut.
Heavy rain is complicating efforts to recover a teenage boy from the West River in New Haven. Strong currents and an increased flow have made the job even more difficult.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
There was a tornado warning in Sussex and Warren Counties in New Jersey as more severe weather passed through our area.
Weather conditions go downhill Tuesday and Wednesday with rain and potentially strong storms on deck for the New York area.
The body of a missing girl has been found in the Passaic River in New Jersey after a two-day search, officials said.
A New Jersey police department is getting creative when it comes to cracking down on distracted drivers.
Three children were swept into the Passaic River Wednesday night. A little boy was later found dead, and a young girl is still missing.
Three kids entered the Passaic River Wednesday night. A little boy was later found dead, and investigators are still searching for one of the girls.
A CBS News Philadelphia investigation found Trenton police use-of-force incidents have increased in 2026 despite the department earning state accreditation.
Some homeowners on Long Island say teenage pranks have escalated into vandalism. A game of ding-dong ditch is keeping residents up at night and, in at least one case, has done damage. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
For some Long Island families, the cost of supplies, clothes and other back-to-school essentials is becoming a growing challenge.
Doctors in Suffolk County have reported three cases of a rare tick-borne disease known as rabbit fever so far this summer. A 9-year-old boy shared his experiences with the illness.
For some Long Island families, the cost of supplies, clothes and other back-to-school essentials is becoming a growing challenge. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Doctors in Suffolk County have reported three cases of a rare tick-borne disease known as rabbit fever so far this summer. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A Brooklyn grandmother went to the dentist hoping to fix her smile. Instead, her daughter says she lost her teeth, her health, and her independence.
President Trump said Todd Blanche will remain acting attorney general as a holdup on his nomination continues.
Republican New York gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman is deploying a campaign strategy that echoes the national GOP playbook — attack Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
Letters have been sent to thousands of New York City homeowners, stating they may have to pay the new controversial pied-à-terre tax. But some residents say they shouldn't be on that list.
The source of exposure for the Legionnaires cluster on Manhattan's Upper East Side has been eliminated, according to the New York City Health Department.
A seventh person has died from Legionnaires' disease in connection with the Upper East Side cluster, New York City's health commissioner said Thursday.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
Will Warren pitched four-hit ball into the seventh inning, Amed Rosario and rookie Spencer Jones each homered and the New York Yankees beat the Chicago Cubs 2-0.
Luis Robert Jr. had a two-run single to cap an eighth-inning rally in the Mets' 4-2 victory over the Marlins on Thursday night.
Tristan Peters drew a bases-loaded walk in the 11th inning to force in automatic runner Chase Meidroth and the Chicago White Sox edged the Yankees 2-1.
The White Sox stayed 1 1/2 games ahead of Cleveland in the AL Central.
The Atlanta Braves beat the Mets 1-0 on Wednesday to split a day/night doubleheader.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
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.
Officials provided an update Friday evening after the body of a missing 10-year-old girl was found in the Passaic River.
A vigil was held Friday night in the Bronx for a 12-year-old boy killed in a triple shooting last weekend.
A body has been found in the Passaic River in New Jersey after a two-day search for a missing girl, officials say. CBS News New York's Naomi Ruchim reports.
Some homeowners on Long Island say teenage pranks have escalated into vandalism. A game of ding-dong ditch is keeping residents up at night and, in at least one case, has done damage. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Authorities have released the ransom notes sent to Savannah Guthrie's family right after her mother's kidnapping. Saturday marks six months since Nancy Guthrie was taken from her home in the middle of the night. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
