Homeless shelter worker says he was following orders when he was attacked by NYPD officers
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The 66-year-old then hit a 23-year-old woman and a building in the Saint Albans section of the borough. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman spoke to witnesses at the scene.
The worker said he was just trying to do his job at a homeless shelter when he was repeatedly punched by police officers. Now the city's police oversight agency is investigating. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
Police say a bystander took a knife that was at the scene of the Brooklyn subway station shooting on Sunday.
Police sources say after cops shot the suspect accused of carrying the knife it was dropped at the scene. Surveillance video then shows another man removing it. CBS News New York Lisa Rozner and Maurice Dubois report.
An NYPD officer was shot when police opened fire on a suspect at an L train subway station in Brooklyn, authorities said.
The NYPD says officers fired on a man with a knife, hitting an officer and two bystanders Sunday at a subway station in Brownsville, Brooklyn. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner has the latest.
The NYPD says officers fired on a man with a knife, striking the suspect, an officer and two bystanders Sunday at a subway station in Brownsville, Brooklyn. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Police officials said during a news conference Sunday night the suspect was wielding a knife when he was shot. Two civilians were also wounded. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Police said the victim suffered a gunshot wound to his leg. They are looking for three suspects. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
CBS News New York's Jessica Moore has the latest on the investigation.
Police said the officer was struck under the left armpit. He is expected to make a full recovery. Two civilians and the suspect were also struck by gunfire. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner has the latest.
Two NYPD officers were injured and sidelined, including one who now needs surgery, trying to get illegal two-wheeled vehicles off Staten Island streets. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis has exclusive video of the incident and joined officers on an operation in the borough.
According to police, the man, identified as 38-year-old Vilmond Jean Baptiste, was wanted in connection to three deaths. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis joined NYPD officers on an operation cracking down on illegal motorcycles and scooters.
NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban's resignation took effect Friday evening, as Tom Donlon takes over as interim leader of the department.
New York City's new interim police commissioner was sworn in Friday afternoon. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports.
A school in Brooklyn is now named after fallen NYPD Det. Rafael Ramos, who was killed while on duty in Bed-Stuy.
New interim NYPD commissioner Tom Donlon took the oath of office Friday following the resignation of now-former police commissioner Edward Caban amid a federal investigation. CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has covered the story from the beginning and spoke to another member of the Adams administration being investigated.
Friday afternoon, Thomas Donlon was sworn in as interim police commissioner of the NYPD as a federal corruption probe continues to embroil the agency. CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has been on top of the investigation and the fallout.
The NYPD commissioner changes command Friday, as Edward Caban's resignation officially takes effect at 5 p.m. and Tom Donlon takes over as the interim leader. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer has the latest from the newsroom.
The New York City Police Department is getting a new interim commissioner Friday, as Edward Caban steps down. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook has all the details.
NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban announced his resignation Thursday, about a week after federal agents raided NYC Mayor Eric Adams' inner circle.
New leadership is taking over the NYPD after Commissioner Edward Caban resigned Thursday. This comes amid a federal corruption investigation that's engulfed a number of police officials, as well as Caban's twin brother. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer and Mahsa Saeidi report.
CBS News New York's John Dias spoke exclusively to the heartbroken best friend of victim Martha Rodriguez.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers will try to persuade federal judges that Combs was treated unfairly at the trial last year that sent him to prison on prostitution-related charges.
As Trump issues a new warning to Iran to comply with a tenuous two-week ceasefire, the two sides don't even seem to agree on the terms of the deal.
NYPD Sgt. Erik Duran faces sentencing Thursday after he was convicted of manslaughter for throwing a cooler at a fleeing suspect who later died.
A Queens man was arrested Wednesday in connection to a fire that killed a child and three adults in March.
The Athletics rallied to beat the New York Yankees 3-2 on Wednesday night.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers will try to persuade federal judges that Combs was treated unfairly at the trial last year that sent him to prison on prostitution-related charges.
NYPD Sgt. Erik Duran faces sentencing Thursday after he was convicted of manslaughter for throwing a cooler at a fleeing suspect who later died.
A Queens man was arrested Wednesday in connection to a fire that killed a child and three adults in March.
Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, 21, said he plotted to attack a Brooklyn Jewish center in October 2024.
Ismael Ox lost his right hand as a child in a grenade attack, survived homelessness in the U.S., and became a citizen, all while training to represent Team USA in para Taekwondo.
When UConn plays Michigan for the NCAA Men's Basketball championship tonight in Indianapolis, there are a few places in New York City where fans can root on their schools.
The average price for a gallon of gas in New York City is now $4.11, which is 82 cents higher than a month ago, according to AAA.
Rain has returned for Easter Sunday in the New York area after the holiday weekend kicked off with May-like weather.
UConn's jaw-dropping buzzer beater catapulted them to the Final Four.
Bridgeport firefighter Terrence Cramer was killed after his girlfriend's ex shot him in a fit of rage at a Connecticut home, according to an arrest warrant.
A New Jersey family's beloved dog has been returned after it was apparently taken right off their back porch.
MetLife Stadium will host eight 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, including the final in July, but soccer fans will have to rely on mass transit because there won't be any parking available.
A meteor spotted across multiple states Tuesday afternoon traveled more than 100 miles before disintegrating, NASA said.
Police in New Jersey are searching for a vandal who threw bricks through the windows of vehicles parked on streets in several Union County towns.
Early voting is underway in the New Jersey special election to fill the U.S. House seat vacated by Gov. Mikie Sherrill.
Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann answered a judge's preliminary questions before pleading guilty to murdering seven women and admitting to killing an eighth.
Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to murdering seven women tied to the years-long Gilgo Beach serial killer investigation.
Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to seven counts and admitted guilt in the death of an eighth woman.
Rex Heuermann was arrested in 2023. He admitted to killing eight women in the Gilgo Beach area of Long Island between 1993 and 2011.
Long Beach, Long Island, is holding a public hearing Tuesday night regarding the loosening of alcohol restrictions on its iconic boardwalk.
Tensions are simmering between New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and City Council Speaker Julie Menin over the city budget.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is approaching his 100th day in office, and almost half of New Yorkers say they approve of his job performance, according to a new poll published Wednesday.
President Trump said he has agreed to a "double sided CEASEFIRE" with Iran, less than two hours before his deadline for Iran to either cut a deal with the U.S. or face massive strikes on its power plants.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Tuesday that detainees at Rikers Island with complicated medical needs will be transferred to a Manhattan hospital to get access to specialty care.
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.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
Megan Thee Stallion was released from a New York City hospital after she got sick during a performance of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
The Athletics rallied to beat the New York Yankees 3-2 on Wednesday night.
The Buffalo Sabres rallied to beat the New York Rangers 5-3 on Wednesday night.
Ismael Ox lost his right hand as a child in a grenade attack, survived homelessness in the U.S., and became a citizen, all while training to represent Team USA in para Taekwondo.
Corbin Carroll had a two-run double during a four-run second inning that sent the Diamondbacks to a 7-2 win over the Mets on Wednesday.
Amed Rosario homered twice, including a go-ahead, three-run drive in the eighth inning that rallied the Yankees over the Athletics 5-3 on Tuesday night.
Ismael Ox lost his right hand as a child in a grenade attack, survived homelessness in the U.S., and became a citizen, all while training to represent Team USA in para Taekwondo.
These kids from Brooklyn are playing tennis in their school hallways, cafeterias and auditoriums, to make the most of limited space and resources.
Preparations for Passover in Brooklyn blend centuries-old rituals with modern traditions unique to each family.
New York has filed a lawsuit against solar company Attyx, saying it didn't just sell panels, it sold promises it couldn't keep.
Long before Manhattan's iconic street grid took shape, an English widow planned a Brooklyn community that helped shape the city today.
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.
Free bike helmets and lights will be handed out across the city through June to promote safe cycling.
The ceasefire is holding between both sides but there are new warning from President Trump and the Israeli prime minister. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
The suspect accused of being behind a fatal Queens fire that killed four people will be arraigned Thursday. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
An elderly man was killed and two others are in the hospital after a car crashed into a building in Brooklyn Wednesday.
A multi-alarm fire burning on the top floor of a five-story apartment building in the Bronx is under control after a large, early morning response.
