Reported rape crimes across NYC up 22% compared to last year
According to the NYPD, reported rape crimes in the five boroughs are up 22% compared to this time last year.
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According to the NYPD, reported rape crimes in the five boroughs are up 22% compared to this time last year.
Police say the suspect they are looking for in the burning of nearly a dozen NYPD vehicles in Brooklyn last week is no stranger to law enforcement.
As CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports, the eight-year battle waged by the children of Miosotis Familia will have to continue.
According to the NYPD, Jakhi Lodgson-McCray has been arrested several times during protests in the city. Police say 11 vehicles were burned last week by what appeared to be homemade incendiary devices. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
A woman who was brutally attacked on Randall's Island last month has opened her eyes and can move her left arm.
It was an emotional day in court as the daughter of victim Diana Agudelo came face to face with her mother’s suspected attacker. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports.
One man was killed in the Melrose section and police are searching for a suspect. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
The suspect accused in the violent attack on court officers at Manhattan Criminal Court faced a judge on Tuesday.
President Trump is now directing federal immigration officials to prioritize deportations from New York and other Democratic-run cities.
The grandmother of 2-year-old Montrell Williams spoke out Monday, a week after authorities recovered what is believed to be his body from the East River.
Montrell Williams' grandmother spoke out one week after authorities recovered what is believed to be the boy's body from the East River. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
CBS News New York's Allen Devlin has learned more about the slashing suspect’s criminal history and growing concerns over courthouse security.
Two court officers were slashed and a third was injured inside the lobby of Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City, police said. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports from the scene.
CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas breaks down what the mayor had to say.
Prosecutors say the missing boy's father threw him into the East River alive sometime in May. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner has more on the family's claims.
A three-car accident involving police in Brooklyn early Sunday morning sent four people to the hospital, including two officers who are in critical condition.
In Brooklyn, police now say a drunk driver is to blame for a three-car crash that sent four people to the hospital, including two officers who are in critical condition. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo has the latest.
Mayor Eric Adams says 14 people were arrested in New York during Saturday's "No Kings Day" protests, which were part of a nationwide movement. On Sunday, the mayor praised the NYPD for their work during the demonstrations, which were mostly peaceful.
A driver was in custody after the three-car collision, according to police. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
The NYPD is increasing security at some synagogues in response to the crisis in the Middle East, and volunteer paramedics and doctors from New York are trying to get to Tel Aviv. CBS News New York's Derick Waller reports.
Several NYPD vehicles were set on fire overnight in Bushwick, Brooklyn, according to police.
Police are searching for the man accused of setting nearly a dozen NYPD vehicles on fire. It happened in a police yard in Brooklyn. As CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports, it's believed to have stemmed from ICE protests nationwide.
Charges have been filed against Arius Williams, the father of missing Bronx 2-year-old Montrell Williams, whose body was believed to have been pulled from the East River.
CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis has been following the story all week and has the latest from Bronx Criminal Court, where the father is expected to go before a judge.
Police said it appears to be a case of arson and criminal mischief as they search for a suspect. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
A Brooklyn church is demanding answers after they say one of their leaders was detained by ICE agents this week.
Dozens of people have been displaced after a fire spread to multiple buildings in Yonkers on Friday, causing at least one to collapse.
The Nets beat the Bulls 112-109 on Friday night.
You may have spotted "Mr. Pink" on buildings or hiding between them in New York City's Flatiron District.
A Long Island nurse was seen on a nanny camera hitting a non-verbal child that he was caring for, leaving bruises on the boy's body.
A Brooklyn church is demanding answers after they say one of their leaders was detained by ICE agents this week.
Dozens of people have been displaced after a fire spread to multiple buildings in Yonkers on Friday, causing at least one to collapse.
You may have spotted "Mr. Pink" on buildings or hiding between them in New York City's Flatiron District.
New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin announced a five-point plan to combat hate crimes against Jewish New Yorkers.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine said NYC faces a budget shortfall of $2.2 billion this fiscal year, and $10.4 billion in FY2027.
David Grullon Jr. killed a 34-year-old Connecticut man after he fired a gun and the bullet went through the wall.
Light-to-moderate snow in the forecast has led the CBS News New York Weather Team to issue a First Alert Weather Day.
Two men posing as Amazon delivery workers held a Connecticut homeowner at gunpoint while robbing him and his wife, police said.
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
Police in Danbury, Connecticut, are actively looking for a man who they believe fired a deadly gunshot that traveled through a wall and killed his neighbor.
New Jersey officials are warning residents to be careful after a resident reported their small dog was possibly attacked by a coyote.
Light-to-moderate snow in the forecast has led the CBS News New York Weather Team to issue a First Alert Weather Day.
A data company is finding that some Airbnb hosts in New Jersey are charging a lot for the time period around upcoming World Cup matches.
A pastor in Morristown, New Jersey, says community members are too afraid to go outside after recent ICE activity.
Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop is reflecting on his public career as he moves to New York for his next job.
A Long Island nurse was seen on a nanny camera hitting a non-verbal child that he was caring for, leaving bruises on the boy's body.
Light-to-moderate snow in the forecast has led the CBS News New York Weather Team to issue a First Alert Weather Day.
A federal judge ruled the Empire Wind project can move forward while he considers the merits of the Trump administration's order to suspend it.
Hochul said she would commit $1.7 billion in the next budget to expand child care in New York in her 2026 state of the state address.
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin announced a five-point plan to combat hate crimes against Jewish New Yorkers.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine said NYC faces a budget shortfall of $2.2 billion this fiscal year, and $10.4 billion in FY2027.
Denmark, Greenland and other NATO allies remain staunchly opposed to President Trump's efforts to acquire Greenland.
Hochul said she would commit $1.7 billion in the next budget to expand child care in New York in her 2026 state of the state address.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Machado previously said she wanted to "share" the prize for removing Nicolás Maduro from power.
Negotiators for major New York City hospitals and the state nurses union returned to the bargaining table as the city's largest nurses strike enters a fifth day.
Nurses continue to hold the picket line as the largest nurses' strike in New York City history is on its third day with no end in sight.
Nurses say health care benefits and workplace safety are their main reasons for striking, and are refusing to go back to work until their demands are met.
Loved ones of patients at hospitals in New York City are concerned about care as nurses continue to strike due to failed contract negotiations on Monday.
The New York State Nurses Association said it called for the strike as negotiations stalled with the city's wealthiest hospitals.
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees, was found dead in his home in Massachusetts.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Video of an angry confrontation during intermission at a performance of "Mamma Mia!" on Broadway is going viral on social media.
The Nets beat the Bulls 112-109 on Friday night.
Infielder Bo Bichette and the New York Mets have agreed to a $126 million, 3-year contract, a source tells The Associated Press.
Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves for his NHL-leading fifth shutout of the season as the New York Islanders edged the Edmonton Oilers 1-0 on Thursday night.
Jimmy Butler had 32 points and eight rebounds, Stephen Curry warmed up in the second half to finish with 27 points and seven assists, and the Golden State Warriors beat the New York Knicks 126-113 on Thursday night.
Authorities said the alleged scheme involved 39 players, 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams and 29 games.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
A three-year pilot run by the Brooklyn Justice Initiative and the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice aims to improve court compliance and reduce recidivism by meeting participants where they live.
Harlem native Teyana Taylor wins her first major acting honor at the 83rd Golden Globes Awards for her performance in Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another." Locals say it's a win for the whole neighborhood.
Legislation would protect and expand hunger programs and improve benefit security as New York pantries see rising demand.
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.
Church leaders in Brooklyn said a deacon was detained by federal immigration agents. Tonight, those leaders are demanding answers. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
Two teens were rescued after wandering out on thin ice in Oradell, New Jersey.
One person is dead after a house fire in Carlstadt, New Jersey.
A four-alarm fire and building collapse displaced dozens of people in Yonkers on Friday night. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Some former Giants players weighed in on the team's unofficial new head coach, John Harbaugh, as they prepared donations for the Community FoodBank of New Jersey on Friday.
