NYC Council member arrested for gun at pro-Palestinian rally at Brooklyn College
The NYPD said Vernikov was seen on video with a gun in her waistband during the rally.
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The NYPD said Vernikov was seen on video with a gun in her waistband during the rally.
There has been heightened security across New York City in case of potential threats. CBS New York's Tim McNicholas reports. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/46MWI95
Heightened security measures are in place in case of potential threats, while protests over Israel's war with Hamas are expected to continue. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
All NYPD officers reporting for duty Friday will be in full uniform as police step up patrols across New York City, although officials said there are no credible threats. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
The NYPD is on high alert in reaction to a former Hamas leader calling for a day of action on Friday. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports from Brooklyn.
The city is making preparations in the case of unrest after a former leader of Hamas called for a day of action on Friday.
Some Jewish parents are debating whether to keep their kids home tomorrow after a former Hamas chief called for protests across the Muslim world. CBS New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
Police are searching for a man suspected in a pattern of subway assaults in Queens. He's accused of hitting people on platforms with pieces of wood from a moving train. CBS New York's Doug Williams reports.
Actor Luis Guzman was also honored for his charitable work in the city.
There was a celebration of Hispanic heritage at One Police Plaza on Tuesday. Members of the NYPD's Hispanic community were honored for their accomplishments in the department. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3F8rqxP
They wound up spending much of their weekend hiding in stairwells and security rooms during bombings.
They wound up spending much of their weekend hiding in stairwells and security rooms during bombings. CBS New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
It comes after a 13-year-old was recently stabbed to death on an MTA bus and a 17-year-old was shot in the ankle.
The victim was brutally beaten near West 17th Street and Ninth Avenue on Sept. 15.
It comes after a 13-year-old was recently stabbed to death on an MTA bus on Staten Island and a 17-year-old was shot in the ankle in Brooklyn. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the story.
A 72-year-old man was savagely beaten back on Sept. 15. Police have released images of the suspects. CBS New York's Jessica Moore has the story.
Police said the driver stayed at the scene in Dyker Heights. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
It happened on 73rd Street near 13th Avenue just before 1 p.m. on Sunday.
It happened on a northbound A train at the 72nd Street station on the Upper West Side.
The NYPD said it was monitoring the situation in Israel and that there were no immediate threats to New York City.
Police believe the stabbing may have been gang-related.
Police sources said the boy was stabbed multiple times during a dispute on the bus. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.
The home where agents say Thursday's bust took place is two buildings away from a school.
Brian Dowling was questioned before he was charged with murder and criminal possession of a weapon.
Police took Brian Dowling into custody on Thursday in Brooklyn. CBS New York's Dave Carlin has the latest on the investigation.
The union representing Central Park carriage horse drivers says stray voltage from underground electric cables could have caused the accident that killed a teen.
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.
People who overcame homelessness were celebrated Wednesday at a special graduation ceremony hosted by The Doe Fund — the organization that helped them do it.
East Village tenants are rallying over the city's response while a sixth person reportedly died from the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side.
The union representing Central Park carriage horse drivers says stray voltage from underground electric cables could have caused the accident that killed a teen.
People who overcame homelessness were celebrated Wednesday at a special graduation ceremony hosted by The Doe Fund — the organization that helped them do it.
East Village tenants are rallying over the city's response while a sixth person reportedly died from the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is responding to criticism from some New York attorneys over the lack of Jewish representation on his judicial panel.
Republican New York gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman is deploying a campaign strategy that echoes the national GOP playbook — attack Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
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.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area Tuesday after a brief reprieve.
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.
One child was found dead Wednesday night after going missing in the Passaic River in New Jersey, officials say.
A utility pole came toppling down and dragged power lines down with it, sparking a fire that spread to several cars on Wednesday morning.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
Nassau lawmakers have unanimously approved a new program aimed at supporting neurodivergent drivers if they're pulled over by police. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A school music teacher allegedly raped and strangled his sister-in-law in a "planned, twisted attack" last month on Long Island, prosecutors said. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A school music teacher allegedly raped and strangled his sister-in-law in a "planned, twisted attack" last month on Long Island, prosecutors said Wednesday.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
Auto repair and detailing have long been a male-dominated world. On Long Island, a growing business run by women is helping to change that.
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.
Family members who lost loved ones on 9/11 have started an online petition calling for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani not to attend the 25th 9/11 remembrance ceremony.
A memorial tribute was held in Central Park on Monday afternoon for Romanch Mahajan, the teenage tourist who died last month in a runaway horse carriage accident.
East Village tenants are rallying over the city's response while a sixth person reportedly died from the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side.
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.
For the third day in a row, the NYC Health Department has announced a death in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
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."
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.
Carson Benge hit a tie-breaking RBI double in the seventh inning Wednesday, lifting the Mets to a 3-2 victory over the Braves.
The New York Yankees beat the Chicago White Sox on Monday night in the opener of a four-game series between playoff contenders.
Francisco Lindor homered twice and tripled off the top of the fence, driving in six runs as the Mets pulled away for a 14-3 victory over the Braves on Monday night.
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.
Pedro is a 3-year-old chihuahua who loves cuddles, is polite and enjoys playing with other dogs. The little dog is looking for his forever home.
There are some lingering showers, but the weekend weather is shaping up. CBS News New York Meteorologist John Elliott has the forecast.
Twenty-six vending machines will be installed inside former retail spaces in subway stations.
The bear was found completely knocked out on the side of the road in Alexandria Township in New Jersey.
The Older Americans Act requires eligible homebound seniors to receive one nutritious meal a day, five days a week, but advocates have been pushing for meals the entire week.
