NYPD on alert amid Maine manhunt, demonstrations over war
Police say there is a level four activation in New York City with over 900 cops mobilized.
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Police say there is a level four activation in New York City with over 900 cops mobilized.
An NYPD tow truck driver was arrested Thursday after police say she struck and killed a 7-year-old boy in Brooklyn. CBS New York's Doug Williams reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3QzDqPr
The NYPD is stepping up patrols out of an abundance of caution as the manhunt for the Maine shootings suspect continues, all while officers are still monitoring demonstrations related to the Israel-Hamas war. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3MjV1bA
A woman with pro-Palestinian sympathies interrupted a rally to stop hate against Jewish students at Cooper Union.
A 7-year-old boy was killed in Brooklyn while he was on his way to school Thursday morning. Police say the driver of an NYPD tow truck hit him. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3QzDqPr
The 63-year-old was doing the job she loved last Friday when she was struck by a dump truck in Woodhaven.
The NYPD is monitoring the situation in Maine. Police Commissioner Edward Caban says there is no credible threat to the city, but authorities want to be prepared.
Prosecutors dropped all charges against Grace Jabbari, who accused Jonathan Majors of assault, less than a day after she was arrested following his allegation that she initiated the physical confrontation.
Family and friends gathered in Howard Beach to say goodbye to beloved Krystyna Naprawa. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge has the story.
New York City officials shared new details Thursday about the heated rally at Cooper Union College that led to some tense moments between students at the library. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has the latest from campus.
NYPD officials and Mayor Eric Adams share an update on last night's tense protest on the Cooper Union campus and the death of a 7-year-old boy who was struck by a department tow truck in Brooklyn.
Officials discuss, among other things, attacks against the Jewish community.
Tuesday's briefing came amid rising tensions surrounding the Israel-Hamas war around the world and here at home.
Police say the boy, who has autism, was last seen around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Marble Hill section.
It's unclear why he went in the water, but investigators said they do not believe any criminality to be involved.
The teenager, identified as Kavion Godfrey, entered the water on Friday. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the latest.
The teen went into the river at around 4 p.m. on Friday and has not been seen since. CBS New York's Maurice Dubois reports.
Major demonstrations were held over the weekend, and new criticism is being leveled at the NYPD over the handling of the protests.
Major demonstrations were held over the weekend against the Israel-Hamas war, drawing criticism over how the NYPD handled the protests. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has the latest.
Jasmer Singh, who was Sikh, was brutally beaten on the Van Wyck Expressway on Thursday after a fender bender.
Jasmer Singh, who was Sikh, was brutally beaten on the Van Wyck Expressway on Thursday after a fender bender. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
Investigators said they were responding to a dispute involving a man with a gun at East 164th Street and Sheridan Avenue.
It happened at around 3 p.m. on Sunday on the platform at the 176th Street station.
Officials said no one was injured by the gunfire in the Concourse section of the borough. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
The NYPD confirms 139 people were arrested Friday for disorderly conduct during a march in support of Palestinians. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/46WBTZ4
No injuries have been reported because of the issue, the Food and Drug Administration said.
Izz al-Din al-Haddad was killed in a "precise strike in the area on the City of Gaza," the Israel Defense Forces said Saturday.
The work stoppage, the LIRR's first since 1994, went into effect after the MTA and five unions representing 3,500 workers failed to reach a deal on a new four-year contract.
A controversial plan would build one of nation's largest battery energy storage sites near homes on Staten Island. The state says the sites are critical to New York's push for cleaner energy, but how and where they're built remains a flashpoint.
Cam Schlittler overpowered the New York Mets in his Subway Series debut.
The work stoppage, the LIRR's first since 1994, went into effect after the MTA and five unions representing 3,500 workers failed to reach a deal on a new four-year contract.
A controversial plan would build one of nation's largest battery energy storage sites near homes on Staten Island. The state says the sites are critical to New York's push for cleaner energy, but how and where they're built remains a flashpoint.
Ahead of the 2026 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, some athletes are showing how simply reaching the starting line is a victory.
The NYPD said the crash happened at 6 p.m. Friday on Amsterdam Ave. near 109th St. on Manhattan's Upper West Side.
Glen Cove's hidden gem has been closed for nearly two decades, but it's finally reopening thanks to hard work from the community.
The weekend is set to be the warmest of the year so far with summer-like weather across the Tri-State Area.
Keep an umbrella nearby as there's a chance for showers across the New York and New Jersey area. But the weather will turn to sunshine and warm temperatures for the weekend.
The weather on Wednesday will be a mix of sunshine and clouds with the potential for a shower in New York City. In the evening, rain becomes more widespread.
An unsettled pattern continues through the entire Mother's Day weekend in the New York City area.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
With just weeks to go before the primary, voters in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District are wondering where their congressman is.
Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks will take place on both the lower East River near the Seaport and the lower Hudson River, in collaboration with Jersey City.
It was down to the wire for one lucky New Jersey lottery winner. A winning $5.9 million Pick-6 lottery ticket was just eight days away from expiring.
The weekend is set to be the warmest of the year so far with summer-like weather across the Tri-State Area.
For the first time ever, the World Cup final will host a Super Bowl-style halftime show, with megawatt headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS.
The work stoppage, the LIRR's first since 1994, went into effect after the MTA and five unions representing 3,500 workers failed to reach a deal on a new four-year contract.
Glen Cove's hidden gem has been closed for nearly two decades, but it's finally reopening thanks to hard work from the community.
Riders have been rerouted to Grand Central Terminal, which is much more crowded than usual since the electrical fire at Penn Station.
A coalition of five unions representing LIRR workers say they are prepared to walk off the job just after midnight tonight if there's no deal.
The MTA released a contingency plan with shuttles and drop-off destinations during the LIRR strike.
The work stoppage, the LIRR's first since 1994, went into effect after the MTA and five unions representing 3,500 workers failed to reach a deal on a new four-year contract.
With just weeks to go before the primary, voters in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District are wondering where their congressman is.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed millions to keep the program open, but the reforms would cut reimbursement rates for private duty nurses.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government plans to file a defamation lawsuit against The New York Times.
President Trump is in Beijing meeting with China's President Xi Jinping, with the two leaders aiming to stabilize their trading relationship after last year's trade war.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed millions to keep the program open, but the reforms would cut reimbursement rates for private duty nurses.
A New York native is among 16 American passengers who are quarantining in Nebraska after being on the cruise ship that is at the center of the deadly hantavirus outbreak.
American passengers on the MV Hondius cruise ship, which was hit with a deadly outbreak of the hantavirus, are back in the U.S. Three of the at least 10 people confirmed infected in the outbreak have died.
Three New Yorkers are among the 18 people being quarantined in Nebraska and Atlanta due to hantavirus concerns.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
The well-known film critic and journalist Rex Reed has died at 87.
"The Pitt" star Isa Briones is bringing heightened pride and Filipino presence to both stage and screen.
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" has canceled two weeks of performances following a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
Cam Schlittler overpowered the New York Mets in his Subway Series debut.
Ahead of the 2026 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, some athletes are showing how simply reaching the starting line is a victory.
A.J. Ewing's first Major League home run sparked a comeback as the New York Mets completed a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers on Thursday.
Carson Benge delivered his first big league walk-off hit, a 10th-inning single, lifting the Mets past the Tigers 3-2 on Wednesday night.
Nicolás Fernández scored a goal in the eighth minute, Matt Freese had his fourth shutout this season, and New York City FC beat Charlotte FC 1-0 on Wednesday night.
Ahead of the 2026 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, some athletes are showing how simply reaching the starting line is a victory.
The Second Avenue Subway project has entered phase two of extending the "Q" line, but Harlem businesses say they're struggling to co-exist with the construction.
City Council members say requirement for transparent roll-down gates is burdensome for small businesses ahead of the July 1 enforcement deadline.
For more than four decades, residents living beside Brooklyn's District 13 Sanitation Garage in Coney Island have been waiting for the facility to move away from their homes.
There's a swim club in Harlem teaching kids a lifesaving skill, and they're turning timid swimmers into competitors.
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 John Dias has the latest on the strike, the LIRR's first since 1994, and Kristie Keleshian looks at alternative ways to get around during the work stoppage.
CBS News New York's John Elliott is calling for sunny skies and a high near 80 on Saturday, and it will be even warmer on Sunday.
Many gathered outside Penn Station on Saturday morning as the railroad begins its first strike in 32 years. CBS News New York's John Dias leads team coverage.
The MTA and the unions failed to come to an agreement on the fourth year of a new contract late Friday, leading to the railroad's first work stoppage since 1994. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Lonnie Quinn has the Tri-State Area's updated nightly forecast on CBS News New York.
