Bronx gun violence becomes hot topic in NYC mayor's race
Mayor Eric Adams was in the Bronx on Thursday afternoon, meeting with community leaders following a dramatic surge in gun violence.
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Mayor Eric Adams was in the Bronx on Thursday afternoon, meeting with community leaders following a dramatic surge in gun violence.
The mayor says he is deploying an additional 1,000 NYPD officers to the Bronx and working with community organizations to help stop the violence. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Mayor Eric Adams says 1,000 new NYPD officers have been deployed to the Bronx after recent shootings. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports.
Mayor Eric Adams announced Thursday the city is putting an additional 1,000 officers in the Bronx. It's part of a plan to make the borough safer after there were five shootings in about 24 hours earlier this week. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports.
Sammy Santiago said he was released from the hospital days after his interaction with officers responding to a noise complaint in his Bronx neighborhood.
Sammy Santiago said he was released from the hospital days after his interaction with officers responding to a noise complaint in his Bronx neighborhood. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
On Tuesday alone, there were five shootings in less than eight hours. As CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports, the issue has become a talking point on the mayoral campaign trail.
The FBI is investigating the shooting at Annunciation Church as a hate crime targeting Catholics and an act of domestic terrorism. CBS News' Nidia Cavazos reports.
The first happened at around 8:15 a.m. Tuesday, and the most recent occurred just after 8:30 a.m. Wednesday.
A Brooklyn father says he was wrongfully arrested because the NYPD used facial recognition technology. Advocates are now calling for a ban on the technology in the city. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
The NYPD says a 30-year-old off-duty officer was killed while riding a motorcycle on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway.
At least two people were killed and two others were injured in separate shootings across the Bronx on Tuesday.
The man's attorney claims the Bronx father suffered a brain injury after a confrontation with police Saturday night.
A 50-year old man remains hospitalized after his interaction with NYPD officers in the Bronx over the weekend. As CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports, it all started after a noise complaint escalated.
New York eliminated cash bail for misdemeanors and nonviolent felonies in 2019, but public outcry forced Gov. Kathy Hochul to push through several reforms.
The president's executive order comes as U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi met with the NYPD commissioner on Monday, and sources say they spoke about the possibility of sending the National Guard to New York City. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
President Trump signed the cashless bail executive order as the White House labeled it "a government-backed crime spree." CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
An NYPD detective who was shot in a friendly fire incident last week in Queens was released from the hospital Monday.
The detective was shot and wounded in a friendly fire incident while responding to a carjacking near the Whitestone Expressway.
The detective who was shot in a friendly fire incident last week in Whitestone, Queens was released from the hospital Monday.
Four arrests have been made in the fatal shooting during a basketball game at a New York City park, the NYPD says.
The gun violence in Haffen Park on Saturday left a 32-year-old man dead, a 17-year-old girl in critical condition, and three other people hospitalized. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos has the latest on the investigation.
It happened early Sunday morning on 18th Avenue between Bay Ridge Parkway and 76th Street. No one was hurt, but it took over an hour to get the flames under control. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Investigators say Kevin Dubuisson, 28, was on a carjacking spree in Whitestone on Friday, leading to an NYPD detective being shot by friendly fire. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Several people were taken into custody, but no charges have been filed in the shooting inside Haffen Park in Baychester on Saturday. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
While the money promised by Gov. Mikie Sherrill will help Phillipsburg make sinkhole repairs, it won't be enough to get everyone back in their homes.
Actress Daryl Hannah explains why the depiction of herself in the FX miniseries "Love Story" is unacceptable in an op-ed in Friday's New York Times.
To keep New Yorkers safe from global threats, the NYPD maintains a massive intelligence operation at its Joint Operations Center.
Research and experts say friendships are crucial for mental health and well-being.
It's New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's turn to try to figure out how to lessen these eyesores without compromising safety.
Actress Daryl Hannah explains why the depiction of herself in the FX miniseries "Love Story" is unacceptable in an op-ed in Friday's New York Times.
To keep New Yorkers safe from global threats, the NYPD maintains a massive intelligence operation at its Joint Operations Center.
It's New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's turn to try to figure out how to lessen these eyesores without compromising safety.
The NYPD released bodycam footage of officers arriving to the off-campus Columbia University residential building where ICE agents were taking a student into custody.
Harmonie Wright said she cradled her son, Zacharia Padilla, in her arms after a hit-and-run driver struck him in Brownsville.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It's a First Alert Weather Day.
The Tri-State Area's weekend is looking like a tale of two seasons with both snow and sunshine.
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Pet owners should be extra cautious with their pets during and after the major winter snowstorm impacting the New York and New Jersey area.
While the money promised by Gov. Mikie Sherrill will help Phillipsburg make sinkhole repairs, it won't be enough to get everyone back in their homes.
The suspect allegedly used Google Translate to threaten to shoot a cashier at Mi Rinconcito Ecuatoriano in Newark.
Americans coming from the Middle East arrived at JFK Airport on Thursday and said the U.S. evacuation plan after attacking Iran was grossly insufficient.
New Jersey E-ZPass users could soon be able to ditch the tags mounted to their windshields to pay tolls.
Two teen girls were rescued from a stuck elevator at NJ Transit's Ninth Street/Congress Street light rail station over the weekend.
Middle Country Road in Suffolk County will be getting major improvements, as a portion of it has been on a list of New York's ten deadliest roads for years.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann allegedly used burner phones to contact dozens of sex workers more than 500 times up until the months before his arrest, according to a new court filing.
Some Iranian Americans on Long Island tell CBS News New York they're emotional and praying for a path to freedom as their families abroad grapple with the newly-launched war.
New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins' office confirmed the budget plan will have a "robust progressive and corporate tax proposal."
Americans coming from the Middle East arrived at JFK Airport on Thursday and said the U.S. evacuation plan after attacking Iran was grossly insufficient.
The timing of Trump's Truth Social post announcing Kristi Noem's removal as DHS secretary took DHS officials and the secretary herself by surprise.
The announcement comes amid criticism of DHS spending under Noem, and as Congress has allowed the department's funding to lapse.
The New York City Council held a hearing Thursday on sanctuary city laws, and how well agencies are complying, prompting a rally outside City Hall.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Failed contract agreements between Mount Sinai and Anthem have caused thousands of New York patients to lose in-network care.
New York Attorney General Letitia James' office has ordered NYU Langone Health to resume its Transgender Youth Health Program.
Actress Daryl Hannah explains why the depiction of herself in the FX miniseries "Love Story" is unacceptable in an op-ed in Friday's New York Times.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Brian Anthony Moreland is a Tony Award-nominated producer who has worked on numerous hit shows and joins a short list of Black producers working on Broadway.
Pokémon fans across New York City waited in live for special events marking the franchise's 30th anniversary.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
The Rangers beat the Maple Leafs 6-2 on Thursday night to pick up their first regulation win at home in more than three months.
Cutter Gauthier scored twice in a span of just over three minutes in the first period, backup Ville Husso stopped 42 shots and the Anaheim Ducks beat the New York Islanders 5-1.
The New Jersey Devils beat Toronto 4-3 on Wednesday night, sending the Maple Leafs to their fifth straight loss.
The Oklahoma City Thunder edged the New York Knicks 103-100 on Wednesday night.
Bam Adebayo had 23 points, nine rebounds and six steals, and the Miami Heat beat the Brooklyn Nets 124-98 on Tuesday night in the opener of a two-game series.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
Could New York City's harsh winter weather end up curbing the number of rats? Here's why experts are saying don't count on it.
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.
Actress Daryl Hannah is back in the public eye due to the new FX miniseries "Love Story," which depicts her as a drug-using, somewhat irritating girlfriend of John F. Kennedy Jr. In an op-ed in Friday's New York Times, Hannah explains why this is not acceptable, celebrity or not. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
The experts and the science agree: human connection is crucial for our mental health and well-being, but in a busy and stress-filled world, these relationships can sometimes be overlooked. CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu is breaking the stigma about the importance that meaningful connections can have on our lives.
There are nearly 400 miles of scaffolding across New York City sidewalks. For decades, mayors have tried to lessen these eyesores without compromising safety. As CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports, it's now Mayor Zohran Mamdani's turn.
Three former presidents were among the dignitaries in Chicago on Friday to celebrate the life and legacy of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson. Ash-har Quraishi reports on the sendoff for the civil rights activist and former Democratic presidential candidate.
With fighting in Iran and the Middle East intensifying, questions remain about how and when the campaign will end and who will lead the Persian country moving forward. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
