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It was supposed to be its first joint operation with city social workers, but it did not go as planned.
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It was supposed to be its first joint operation with city social workers, but it did not go as planned.
A man was gunned down at the Redfern Houses at around 6 p.m., police said. CBS2's Kristine Johnson reports.
Witnesses and neighbors were visibly shaken. One man said he ran to help, and even used his shirt to try and stop the child's bleeding, CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
It happened in the Ridgewood section of the borough at around 9 p.m. at Seneca and Myrtle avenues.
The incident happened at around 9 p.m. on Sunday in the Ridgewood section of the borough. CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
Investigators said she was hit by an SUV near the corner of Buffalo Avenue and Pacific Street just before 3 p.m.
The attack happened at around 11:15 a.m. Sunday at the Myrtle Street subway station in Bed-Stuy.
The officer is expected to be OK. A suspect was taken into custody. CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
Investigators said she was hit by an SUV near the corner of Buffalo Avenue and Pacific Street just before 3 p.m. on Sunday. CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
That driver is being remembered as a loving husband and father just trying to support his family, CBS2's Andrea Grymes reported.
The victim was rushed to Harlem Hospital, but he did not survive.
It's all part of the NYPD's quality of life initiative.
The crash sent four officers to Lutheran Hospital in stable condition.
The NYPD says two police cars collided overnight on their way to a shooting in Brooklyn. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports from the scene in Sheepshead Bay.
Investigators say there have been at least nine robberies in the Bronx and Queens from Aug. 1-9.
Police are searching for a group of people suspected in a citywide car robbery spree.
Police say four people were injured in incident at George Street and Wyckoff Avenue in Ridgewood.
Police said four people were injured when a driver took off during a traffic stop in the Ridgewood section of the borough on Wednesday. CBS2's Alecia Reid has the latest.
In all, four people suffered minor injuries. The NYPD is searching for the driver. CBS2's Maurice Dubois reports.
She says she and "Moose" were on their daily stroll when a man, muttering to himself, went after them with a pole.
The incident happened last Wednesday. The woman says she now feels unsafe in New York City. CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
The accident happened just before 9:30 p.m. in Sheepshead Bay. The officer's injuries are not serious.
Investigators say the officer's injuries are not serious. CBS2's Kristine Johnson reports.
Police said four men were robbing the store when the 29-year-old customer intervened and was wounded.
Police went up and down 42nd Avenue and neighboring streets Sunday and discovered 44 cars with punctured tires.
Sister Francis Piscatella, New York's oldest person, celebrated her 113th birthday and Pope Leo XIV sent a blessing from the Vatican for the occasion.
Chopper 2 was over the blaze at the Reformed Church of Astoria on 12th Street, between Astoria Boulevard and 27th Avenue.
The Metropolitan Opera's planned partnership with the Saudi Arabian government is off, Met officials announced.
The team identified Robert Dean Irelan as the man whose body was found in a shallow grave in Salem County, New Jersey, in 1979.
Dozens of members of the New York State Public Safety Alliance gathered at New York City Hall to push for a 15-foot safety buffer zone around first responders.
Sister Francis Piscatella, New York's oldest person, celebrated her 113th birthday and Pope Leo XIV sent a blessing from the Vatican for the occasion.
Chopper 2 was over the blaze at the Reformed Church of Astoria on 12th Street, between Astoria Boulevard and 27th Avenue.
The Metropolitan Opera's planned partnership with the Saudi Arabian government is off, Met officials announced.
Dozens of members of the New York State Public Safety Alliance gathered at New York City Hall to push for a 15-foot safety buffer zone around first responders.
Three people were stabbed in Queens when a dispute about a dog escalated wildly.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area this week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
Parts of the New York area could see record high temperatures during a summerlike stretch of weather this week.
The team identified Robert Dean Irelan as the man whose body was found in a shallow grave in Salem County, New Jersey, in 1979.
The New York Giants selected Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
The Jets selected Texas Tech defensive end David Bailey with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
A minor earthquake rattled parts of New Jersey just after 2 a.m. Thursday.
Travelers at Newark Airport may have been exposed to an individual with measles, New Jersey health officials warn.
Sister Francis Piscatella, New York's oldest person, celebrated her 113th birthday and Pope Leo XIV sent a blessing from the Vatican for the occasion.
A father and son were arrested after police said they found chemicals to make explosives at their home on New York's Long Island.
Scientists say New York's coastal waters are experiencing some of the most severe threats on record, and they're not just environmental.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
A crackdown on gang violence in Nassau County is delivering results with nearly three dozen arrests in the last week, police said.
Dozens of members of the New York State Public Safety Alliance gathered at New York City Hall to push for a 15-foot safety buffer zone around first responders.
Republican Rep. Mike Lawler is asking a judge to kick a Democrat off the ballot in the 17th Congressional District, due to alleged fraud.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced thousands of New York City Housing Authority apartments will get upgraded utilities.
New York City Council member Chi Ossé was arrested in Brooklyn Wednesday morning, the NYPD confirmed.
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Travelers at Newark Airport may have been exposed to an individual with measles, New Jersey health officials warn.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
The 16th Annual Lustgarten Foundation New York City Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research was held Sunday in Battery Park City.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Ticketmaster will be rereleasing tickets for Harry Styles' upcoming concerts in New York City that were originally purchased by scalpers, the company says.
The upcoming fashion exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art includes 25 mannequins based on real bodies.
A previously unreleased song is one of many ways Prince is being honored a decade after his death.
Singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw turned to social media for help reconnecting with a New York City bartender after a memorable performance this week.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji will not attend this year's Met Gala, sources said.
The New York Giants selected Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
The Jets selected Texas Tech defensive end David Bailey with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
The Savannah Bananas will play against the Party Animals on Friday and Sunday in sold-out games at Yankee Stadium.
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The 2026 NFL Draft is underway from Pittsburgh. Here are the Round 1 picks.
An out-of-service escalator at Jamaica Station in Queens is reviving complaints that date back years.
The head of a housing nonprofit in Harlem was arrested after residents complained over delayed repairs.
A 2009 New York City law requiring most roll-down security gates to be at least 70% transparent is set to take effect this summer.
Recurring elevator problems are back and worse than ever at one New York City high-rise, according to tenants.
Students at M.S. 407 transform a barren space into a habitat for bees and butterflies, part of a broader city push to expand pollinator-friendly green spaces.
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.
Scott Padgett has the Tri-State Area's updated Thursday evening First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
The 4-alarm fire in Astoria involves two structures, including the Reform Church of Astoria on 12th Street.
A class action lawsuit asks if New York is doing enough to ensure yeshivas provide a basic education. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Piscatella, of Sisters of St. Dominic of Amityville, received a blessing from Pope Leo XIV to mark the momentous occasion. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
As CBS News New York's John Dias reports, the county sheriff's office says high-speed pursuits could be a thing of the past.
