NYC gun violence: CBS2 analyzes how we got to this point
Shootings spiked in June and July of 2020, reaching record levels not seen since 2006. We examine the reasons why.
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Shootings spiked in June and July of 2020, reaching record levels not seen since 2006. We examine the reasons why.
Our research suggests a link between gun violence and poor, blighted neighborhoods.
Bad guys buy firearms, mostly handguns, from states to the south, along the I-95 corridor, then transport them here.
According to data analyzed by CBS News, the national homicide clearance rate has been improving for cases involving white victims, but falling for Black and Hispanic victims.
The man was not injured but was checked out by an EMS crew as a precaution.
Nearly half of all murderers in our country are walking free, and in a first-of-its-kind collaboration with CBS News, we're examining what's behind the rise in "Crime Without Punishment." Barely 50% of murder cases in the U.S. get solved, and as CBS2's Ali Bauman reports, the NYPD's clearance rate is even worse.
A dramatic water rescue was caught on camera in Queens on Wednesday morning.
City promptly responds to clean up the tagging, says NYPD notified and looking for patterns to find perpetrators.
In wake of Glenn Hirsch posting $500,000 bail, owner of Great Wall Chinese restaurant says patrons are staying away.
In a collaboration with CBS News, we examine a crime often going without punishment in our country. CBS2's Ali Bauman takes a closer look at racial disparities in homicide closure rates at the NYPD.
NYPD Deputy Commissioner for Intelligence and Counterterrorism John Miller has served four police commissioners.
NYPD Deputy Commissioner for Intelligence and Counterterrorism John Miller is retiring.
The residents of Brownsville are benefiting from the renovation of Betsy Head Park as a safe space for young people.
For some kids in the city, the challenges of staying safe and out of trouble can seem insurmountable. But in one Brooklyn community, leaders and police are taking steps to fix the problem. CBS2's Kristine Johnson reports.
John Balestrieri was order his favorite meal when he went down. When police and medics arrived he had no pulse. On Monday, he spoke of the ordeal with CBS2's Jennifer McLogan.
Three bodies were discovered inside a house in South Jamaica, but as CBS2's Jessica Moore reports, two of the people may have been unintended victims.
The store worker accused of slapping the former New York City mayor on the back is facing assault charges.
If was unclear if the victim was the intended target, police said.
It happened less than an hour after an 8-year-old was hurt in a separate shooting.
Four people, including a child, were injured when shots were fired near a courtyard at a NYCHA complex, CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
A gun buyback event was held at the Soul Saving Station Church in Harlem on Saturday afternoon.
The NYPD provided an update Saturday after the driver of a vehicle in Brooklyn struck multiple pedestrians, killing one.
Police said the shooter was on a sidewalk and fired at a passing car, but hit the driver's side window of the patrol car.
Police say an NYPD detective was hurt by shattered glass Thursday after a stray bullet shooting in Brooklyn.
Police say the 26-year-old detective was sitting in a marked patrol car when a stray bullet shattered the window.
Police are investigating the fatal stabbing of a Queens man inside a luxury apartment building in Long Island City on Saturday.
Strong downpours have dumped rain on parts of New York and New Jersey that are still recovering from last week's severe weather.
New York City is seeing historic lows in crime with the fewest murders and shootings for the first seven months of the year, according to NYPD data.
New York City and parts of New Jersey are under a flood watch due to downpours and strong storms Monday.
An SUV and minivan crashed, sending the SUV over the curb and into a woman who was walking with her kids on the sidewalk in Brooklyn.
Police are investigating the fatal stabbing of a Queens man inside a luxury apartment building in Long Island City on Saturday.
Strong downpours have dumped rain on parts of New York and New Jersey that are still recovering from last week's severe weather.
New York City is seeing historic lows in crime with the fewest murders and shootings for the first seven months of the year, according to NYPD data.
New York City and parts of New Jersey are under a flood watch due to downpours and strong storms Monday.
An SUV and minivan crashed, sending the SUV over the curb and into a woman who was walking with her kids on the sidewalk in Brooklyn.
New York City and parts of New Jersey are under a flood watch due to downpours and strong storms Monday.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area on Monday, bringing the threat of heavy rain and storms that may lead to flash flooding.
There's been a report of a bigfoot sighting near the Pachaug State Forest in Connecticut.
Heavy rain is complicating efforts to recover a teenage boy from the West River in New Haven. Strong currents and an increased flow have made the job even more difficult.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
Strong downpours have dumped rain on parts of New York and New Jersey that are still recovering from last week's severe weather.
New York City and parts of New Jersey are under a flood watch due to downpours and strong storms Monday.
A man wanted in a Reading homicide was arrested while waiting to board a flight to the Dominican Republic at an airport in New Jersey Sunday, police said.
A new parking option is turning into a shopping debate at the Willowbrook Mall in Wayne, New Jersey.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area on Monday, bringing the threat of heavy rain and storms that may lead to flash flooding.
John Elliott reports from Glen Cove, Long Island, for Swim Across America Open Water Swim.
Some homeowners on Long Island say teenage pranks have escalated into vandalism. A game of ding-dong ditch is keeping residents up at night and, in at least one case, has done damage. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
For some Long Island families, the cost of supplies, clothes and other back-to-school essentials is becoming a growing challenge.
Doctors in Suffolk County have reported three cases of a rare tick-borne disease known as rabbit fever so far this summer. A 9-year-old boy shared his experiences with the illness.
For some Long Island families, the cost of supplies, clothes and other back-to-school essentials is becoming a growing challenge. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
The order came after Republican Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn threatened to block Blanche's confirmation for Attorney General if the fund was not rescinded in writing.
The Consul General of Israel in New York is calling on Mayor Zohran Mamdani to change his anti-Israel rhetoric before Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the city in September for the United Nations General Assembly.
On Saturday, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with Mr. Trump and cautioned him against conducting a fresh round of strikes on Iran, CBS News learned.
A Brooklyn grandmother went to the dentist hoping to fix her smile. Instead, her daughter says she lost her teeth, her health, and her independence.
President Trump said Todd Blanche will remain acting attorney general as a holdup on his nomination continues.
The source of exposure for the Legionnaires cluster on Manhattan's Upper East Side has been eliminated, according to the New York City Health Department.
A seventh person has died from Legionnaires' disease in connection with the Upper East Side cluster, New York City's health commissioner said Thursday.
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.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
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.
José Caballero lined a two-run homer, Gerrit Cole pitched into the sixth inning and the New York Yankees hung on to top the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Sunday.
The Miami Marlins beat the Mets 2-0 Sunday shortly after New York traded opening day starter Freddy Peralta to Tampa Bay.
Peralta has been a disappointment for the Mets after they acquired him from Milwaukee in a January trade.
The Chicago Cubs evened their series with the New York Yankees with a 5-2 win on Saturday night.
The New York Red Bulls beat Orlando 3-2 on Saturday 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.
New York City and parts of New Jersey are under a flood watch due to downpours and strong storms Monday. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
A mother and daughter were rushed to the hospital after a car hit them on the sidewalk in Brooklyn.
Early voting in Connecticut began on Monday for a series of races, including the Democratic nominee for governor.
A shooting Sunday night in Yonkers left a 20-year-old dead and four other teens injured. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Police are investigating the fatal stabbing of a Queens man inside a luxury apartment building in Long Island City on Saturday.
