Union Square a mess after NYPD clears massive crowd
It took police hours to clear the park once the chaos started unfolding at an event for livestreamer Kai Cenat.
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It took police hours to clear the park once the chaos started unfolding at an event for livestreamer Kai Cenat.
NYPD is trying to figure out exactly why the crowd was in Union Square and how it got so out of control.
NYPD Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey gave an update on the investigation and police response to the chaos that unfolded in Union Square after the livestreamer planned a giveaway.
Sources tell CBS New York's Marcia Kramer that livestreamer Kai Cenat did not have a permit for an event in Union Square that prompted a massive police response.
Officer Alexis Martinez was off-duty and at home when police say he was shot by his own father Wednesday afternoon.
A vigil was held Thursday in the Bronx for an NYPD officer who was shot and killed by his own father in an apparent murder-suicide on Wednesday. CBS New York's Doug Williams has more from friends, family and fellow officers. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3qjTlqM
Police Commissioner Edward Caban identified the off-duty officer as Alexis Martinez.
Investigators say NYPD Officer Alexis Martinez was shot and killed by his father in a suspected murder-suicide in the Bronx on Wednesday. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3rQzP5v
Police say an off-duty NYPD officer and his father were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide in the Bronx. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3rQzP5v
Good Samaritans tackled the 20-year-old after he allegedly struck pedestrians and vehicles while trying to flee police.
The officer's role wasn't immediately clear, but police said the incident was domestic in nature. Chopper 2's Jim Smith has the story. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3rQzP5v
Officials said the pedestrians struck ranged in age from 6 to 72, but none of the injuries are life threatening.
Police say the 28-year-old was stabbed to death on Saturday night in Midwood, Brooklyn after a dispute.
None of the injuries are considered life threatening. The 20-year-old driver was arrested. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
Police said the driver was taken into custody. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the latest.
Police officials said the driver of a stolen car tried to flee police and injured 10 people.
John Castic's body was found Tuesday morning. He was last seen leaving Brooklyn Mirage on Saturday morning.
District attorney Melinda Katz announced the suspect, Thomas Abreu, was arraigned on an indictment charging him with murder and five counts of attempted murder. CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports.
Surveillance video shows a group dancing when a man walks up to them and allegedly makes homophonic comments.
This as friends of victim O'Shae Sibley remember him as a great guy who loved to dance. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3DzhkoX
The 28-year-old was stabbed to death after an argument over a group of friends dancing outside the gas station in Midwood.
The 56-year-old victim said she was out with her husband when a man punched her in the face for no reason.
The victim, who was walking with her husband after seeing a movie on Saturday night, was left bruised and shaken. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the story.
Police are searching for a suspect. Friends of the victim described him as just a fun-loving guy. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian has the latest.
Police are still searching for a suspect. CBS New York's Jessica Moore has the story.
New York City's "Good Riddance Day" is a nearly 20-year-old tradition that finds creative ways to figuratively get rid of what's not missed from the past year.
Drake Maye threw five touchdown passes, and the Patriots finished the regular season undefeated on the road by dominating the Jets 42-10 on Sunday.
One person was killed and another was critically injured after a helicopter collision
President Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday after he said he had a "good and very productive" call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
From political upheavals and gun violence, to the first American-born pope, "Sunday Morning" host Jane Pauley looks back at key events of a transformative year in U.S. history.
New York City's "Good Riddance Day" is a nearly 20-year-old tradition that finds creative ways to figuratively get rid of what's not missed from the past year.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued Sunday due to the threat of freezing rain in the bulk of the Tri-State Area.
Thousands of new flu cases in New York led to a 38% jump from the previous week, according to state health officials.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
If not for his brave actions, the baby girl might not be alive.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued Sunday due to the threat of freezing rain in the bulk of the Tri-State Area.
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.
It's a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to accumulating snow that could be heavy at times.
One person was killed and another was critically injured after a helicopter collision
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued Sunday due to the threat of freezing rain in the bulk of the Tri-State Area.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
Roadways across New Jersey got pelted with heavy bands of snow, sleet and freezing rain, putting state officials on high alert.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued Sunday due to the threat of freezing rain in the bulk of the Tri-State Area.
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.
Shovels and plows will be out later Friday as people in New York City and the surrounding area prepare for a blast of winter.
President Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday after he said he had a "good and very productive" call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
As prosecutors contend with a massive trove of Epstein files, President Trump suggested Friday the Justice Department is spending too much time on the issue — but said Democrats should be named.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
Mamdani's team says the group of 48 includes "people from across fields and communities" and are "New Yorkers whose creativity, leadership and lived experience reflect the full life of the city."
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
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.
In New York, cases of flu, RSV and COVID have spiked since Thanksgiving.
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.
Drake Maye threw five touchdown passes, and the Patriots finished the regular season undefeated on the road by dominating the Jets 42-10 on Sunday.
Cam Thomas scored 30 points after missing 20 games with a left hamstring strain, and the Brooklyn Nets defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night.
The Patriots and Jets play Sunday as New England eyes a potential AFC East title.
Karl-Anthony Towns had 36 points with 16 rebounds, Jalen Brunson added 34 points and the Knicks defeated the Hawks Hawks 128-125 on Saturday night.
Defenseman Jakob Chychrun scored in overtime and Logan Thompson made 35 saves as the Capitals beat the Devils 4-3 on Saturday night.
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.
CBS News New York's Craig Allen says eventually warming temperatures will cause a changeover to plain rain for the NYC area.
CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian spoke to some people about what from 2025 they're leaving behind.
Health officials said 71,123 cases were reported during that week, a 38% jump from the previous week and higher than the peak last year. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
It's the third time the leaders have met on U.S. soil since Mr. Trump's reelection. CBS News New York's Willie James Inman reports from West Palm Beach, Florida.
Fire officials said the blaze broke out early Sunday morning on 57th Road in Maspeth. The cause is under investigation. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
