Shooting death of 75-year-old in Queens leaves many dumbfounded
A serene park in the heart of East Flushing is now the center of a deeply disturbing mystery. on Monday, 75-year-old Albert Itzkowitz was found dead along the shoreline of Kissena Lake.
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A serene park in the heart of East Flushing is now the center of a deeply disturbing mystery. on Monday, 75-year-old Albert Itzkowitz was found dead along the shoreline of Kissena Lake.
The killing of Albert Itzkowitz is baffling the police and his community. CBS News New York's Naomi Ruchim explains why.
Police said Albert Itzkowitz, of Flushing, Queens, was shot in the neck and back.
The NYPD has obtained the green light to shoot drones out of the sky over worries about the possibility of a terror attack during a summer of high-profile events in New York City.
Commissioner Jessica Tisch said Thursday said the department now has the green light to shoot them out of the sky. The announcement comes as New York City prepares for a busy summer packed with massive events. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Last month, Mayor Zohran Mamdani vetoed the controversial "buffer zone" bill for protests outside of New York City schools. City Council Speaker Julie Menin is now trying to make changes to keep the mayor from vetoing it again.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch and Gov. Kathy Hochul were all on hand Wednesday morning to officially launch a split of the Bronx into two separate police boroughs, called Bronx North and Bronx South.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch have announced a new anti-violence program that they hope will make the summer of 2026 the safest on record. CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has the story.
She's making the changes in the hopes of preventing Mayor Mamdani from vetoing it again. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Crews resumed their search on Wednesday morning and were out all day. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
A Brooklyn man who admitted murdering three elderly women was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison Wednesday.
The move will add 200 more cops and bring more specialized units.
Richard Esposito joins Chris Wragge on CBS News New York to discuss the increase in hate crimes across the city.
Police say a 15-year-old boy was taken to the hospital after being stabbed in the Bronx. They are now looking for five people.
A 17-year-old boy went into the water with friends near Beach 73rd Street and Shore Front Parkway Tuesday afternoon and has not been seen since, police say. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Police said a 17-year-old went into the water with friends near Beach 73rd Street and Shore Front Parkway on Tuesday afternoon and has not been seen since. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the latest.
The NYPD is searching for a prisoner that bolted from police custody in Brooklyn Tuesday afternoon.
Police are looking for the man they say strangled a child and knocked two more down at a park in Red Hook, Brooklyn.
Police said the man allegedly pushed two young children, then squeezed his hands around the next of a 7-year-old.
A group of K-9s graduated Friday from a program training them to respond to situations that are too urgent or dangerous for a standard response.
Police said a 21-year-old man was shot in the leg just before 7 p.m. in Stapleton, Staten Island.
A clever jewelry theft scheme is prompting a warning from the NYPD. It involves cleanings, blessings, and real jewelry replaced with fakes.
Police said there have been 11 incidents in Brooklyn in Queens, with over $900,000 worth of jewelry stolen. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
A Bronx neighborhood was on edge Wednesday night after a 5-year-old girl was grazed on the ear by a stray bullet.
Police said they arrived at Van Cordlandt Park-242nd Street Station early Wednesday and found a man on the floor who was unconscious and unresponsive.
New York City is seeing historic lows in major crime with the fewest murders and shootings recorded for the first five months of the year, according to NYPD data.
With tickets to the NBA Finals basically impossible to get and official Knicks watch parties filling up fast, bars stand to be the next best thing for many New Yorkers.
José Ramírez doubled in three straight at-bats and drove in the go-ahead run in the fifth inning before the Guardians pulled away for a 9-4 victory over the Yankees on Tuesday.
A prediction market reported former U.S. Rep. George Santos to federal prosecutors after he boasted he'd be going to President Trump's State of the Union address, then bet against his own attendance, the Associated Press reported.
Kean has been missing from the job since March, citing a "personal medical issue."
New York City is seeing historic lows in major crime with the fewest murders and shootings recorded for the first five months of the year, according to NYPD data.
With tickets to the NBA Finals basically impossible to get and official Knicks watch parties filling up fast, bars stand to be the next best thing for many New Yorkers.
A prediction market reported former U.S. Rep. George Santos to federal prosecutors after he boasted he'd be going to President Trump's State of the Union address, then bet against his own attendance, the Associated Press reported.
The NBA Finals is new to just about everyone on the Spurs and Knicks rosters, meaning very few players on either side can have any real idea of how the moment will seem on Wednesday night when the series gets underway.
When did New York City officials first learn that the air at ground zero following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack was dangerous? That's what City Council members want to know.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
It's back to feeling like spring, and even summer on some days, as warm weather and sunshine return to the New York area.
A final round of showers is moving through the New York area in the morning before the rest of the week turns much drier and warmer.
The New York area is off to a soggy start to the unofficial kickoff of summer with rainy weather this Memorial Day Weekend.
It's a gloomy day with rain lingering across the Tri-State Area as Memorial Day weekend shapes up to be unsettled.
Here are the results for the Primary Day races in New Jersey.
The FIFA World Cup trophy made its way to New York City on Tuesday. One soccer legend explained the thrill of lifting it years ago.
FIFA World Cup 2026 is less than two weeks out. Police are scaling up security operations around MetLife Stadium, which is hosting eight games during the monthlong tournament, including the final.
A Brazilian staple in Newark is expecting over 1,000 fans to attend their watch parties for the World Cup, as their beloved team is the first to take the pitch at MetLife Stadium.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka is calling for the immediate closure of Delaney Hall, which has been at the center of ongoing protests.
A prediction market reported former U.S. Rep. George Santos to federal prosecutors after he boasted he'd be going to President Trump's State of the Union address, then bet against his own attendance, the Associated Press reported.
Police on Long Island announced the identity of the woman who allegedly stabbed a man while he was sleeping at a Massapequa home.
A man was stabbed to death in a Massapequa home on Long Island Monday morning, Nassau County police said.
Not many people know Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe's splash to stardom began at a Long Island beach.
A sixth grader from Long Island's Sag Harbor died in a rafting accident on a school trip, officials said.
A prediction market reported former U.S. Rep. George Santos to federal prosecutors after he boasted he'd be going to President Trump's State of the Union address, then bet against his own attendance, the Associated Press reported.
Kean has been missing from the job since March, citing a "personal medical issue."
Here are the results for the Primary Day races in New Jersey.
When did New York City officials first learn that the air at ground zero following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack was dangerous? That's what City Council members want to know.
The New Jersey congressman last voted on March 5.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Marie Francillion was diagnosed with lung cancer after she was feeling heartburn and shoulder pain. She said she's able to remain hopeful and spend more time with her family because of a different type of treatment.
New York City's Department of Health is evaluating an East Village apartment complex after two residents were diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease over the course of a year.
Thousands of people showed up bright and early for AIDS Walk New York 2026, the largest HIV and AIDS fundraiser in the U.S., in Central Park on Sunday.
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
Not many people know Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe's splash to stardom began at a Long Island beach.
Federal prosecutors have indicted ex-Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier on additional charges related to a sports gambling sting.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
With tickets to the NBA Finals basically impossible to get and official Knicks watch parties filling up fast, bars stand to be the next best thing for many New Yorkers.
José Ramírez doubled in three straight at-bats and drove in the go-ahead run in the fifth inning before the Guardians pulled away for a 9-4 victory over the Yankees on Tuesday.
The NBA Finals is new to just about everyone on the Spurs and Knicks rosters, meaning very few players on either side can have any real idea of how the moment will seem on Wednesday night when the series gets underway.
The FIFA World Cup trophy made its way to New York City on Tuesday. One soccer legend explained the thrill of lifting it years ago.
FIFA World Cup 2026 is less than two weeks out. Police are scaling up security operations around MetLife Stadium, which is hosting eight games during the monthlong tournament, including the final.
Garbage piling up near freight train tracks is frustrating many Maspeth residents.
Residents and elected officials are urging the MTA to reopen the Long Island Rail Road's former Elmhurst station, arguing that the neighborhood has outgrown its current transit options.
Before there was a Brooklyn, there was a flagpole, and since the earliest days of our country, it stood as a symbol of freedom and self-determination.
Monitor Point proposal in Greenpoint would bring 1,150 apartments, including 460 affordable units, to former industrial waterfront site.
Gold Star families, veterans and thousands of spectators gathered in Bay Ridge to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
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 has fired longtime "60 Minutes" correspondent and former "CBS Evening News" anchor Scott Pelley one day after he had a tense and confrontational exchange with new "60 Minutes" executive producer Nick Bilton during a staff meeting.
Demonstrators cheered when the curfew was lifted after it was put in place due to violent clashes between protestors and police over the weekend. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
The oldest bar and restaurant in New York City served as a gathering place for patriots during the Revolutionary War. CBS News New York's Mary Calvi reports.
Soccer fans who signed up for the World Cup lottery will find out Wednesday if they won the chance to buy a $50 ticket.
The NYPD says there have been fewer murders, shooting incidents and shooting victims in recorded history for the first five months of the year.
