5-year-old Bronx twins died by homicide, medical examiner says
Officials said the Gianna and George Kantanka were both smothered back in December in Mount Hope.
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Officials said the Gianna and George Kantanka were both smothered back in December in Mount Hope.
Officials said the Gianna and George Kantanka were both smothered back in Mount Hope. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
At a news conference in East Elmhurst, the NYPD said the driver, who was later charged, was one of the first people to call 911 to report the crash.
Domingo Tapia was once a doting dad, caring for his two boys and wife, Esther Diaz, but that all changed in June 2017.
Domingo Tapia was once a doting dad, caring for his two boys and wife, Esther Diaz, but that all changed in June 2017. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
At a news conference in East Elmhurst, the NYPD said that driver was one of the first people to call 911 to report the crash. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports.
CBS New York takes a deep dive into why cops are walking out the door and what's being done to keep them and recruit more.
At a news conference in East Elmhurst, the NYPD said that driver, who was taken into custody, was one of the first people to call 911 to report the crash. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports.
CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram takes a deep dive into why cops are walking out the door and what's being done to keep them and recruit more.
Yanny Cordero claims there was a misunderstanding with staff at the shelter which led to him being hit with a stun gun.
The man says police Tased him while he was holding his 1-year-old son, after officers said they were responding to a disturbance. CBS New York's Christina Fan has reaction.
Transport Workers Union Local 100 officials say the governor's plan falls short of providing a long-term solution.
Safety is top of mind for many New Yorkers after Gov. Kathy Hochul deployed the National Guard to subway stations throughout the city. CBS News law enforcement contributor and former NYPD deputy commissioner Richard Esposito joins us to discuss.
A man was Tased by police while holding his 1-year-old son at a shelter in Jamaica. Officers say they were responding to a dispute, but the man is blaming a language barrier. CBS New York's Christian Fan has the story.
Eight arrests were made and authorities hope it sends a message to those trying to evade tolls or cause mayhem.
The NYPD and several other law enforcement agencies are hopeful their actions have sent a message to toll evaders and people looking to cause trouble. CBS New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
Yanny Cordero claims there was a misunderstanding with staff at the shelter that led to him being hit with a stun gun. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.
At least 10 people, including six firefighters, were injured when the flames broke out Monday afternoon on Marble Hill Avenue and West 225th Street. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
The man claims it was all a misunderstand about whether or not he could bring food up to his room. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Eight arrests were made and authorities hope it sends a message to those trying to evade tolls or cause mayhem. CBS New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
The Beacon School in Hell's Kitchen is implementing new safety measures until the person responsible is found. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Police sources say a 29-year-old woman's feet were amputated when she was hit by a 3 train on Saturday morning.
The 40-year-old was gunned down on Sterling Place in Crown Heights just after 1 a.m. on Sunday.
The 40-year-old was gunned down on Sterling Place in Crown Heights just after 1 a.m. on Sunday. CBS New York's Derick Waller reports.
Police sources say a 29-year-old woman's feet were amputated when she was hit by a 3 train at the station at around 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
The governor declared a state of emergency due to heavy snow expected this weekend.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Friday his administration is prepared to meet the moment for this weekend's major snowstorm.
New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches of snow from Sunday to Monday as feels-like temperatures drop into the negatives. A winter storm watch has been issued.
Luigi Mangione is expected to appear in federal court on Friday for a hearing designed to determine whether his backpack was lawfully searched.
Pop superstar Harry Styles will open an unprecedented 30-show residency at Madison Square Garden, starting on Aug. 26 and ending on Oct. 31.
The governor declared a state of emergency due to heavy snow expected this weekend.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Friday his administration is prepared to meet the moment for this weekend's major snowstorm.
New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches of snow from Sunday to Monday as feels-like temperatures drop into the negatives. A winter storm watch has been issued.
Luigi Mangione is expected to appear in federal court on Friday for a hearing designed to determine whether his backpack was lawfully searched.
Pop superstar Harry Styles will open an unprecedented 30-show residency at Madison Square Garden, starting on Aug. 26 and ending on Oct. 31.
New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches of snow from Sunday to Monday as feels-like temperatures drop into the negatives. A winter storm watch has been issued.
A winter storm is headed to the Tri-State Area with heavy snow expected. New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches Saturday night into Monday.
Residents are feeling the cold weather, but there will be a slight break Thursday. All eyes are on the weekend with the possibility of a winter storm.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State Area with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
Many dangers lurk when the temperature plummets, including hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches of snow from Sunday to Monday as feels-like temperatures drop into the negatives. A winter storm watch has been issued.
As officials across New Jersey prepare for this weekend's expected snowstorm, Piscataway says it hasn't received a salt shipment in weeks.
People filled the New Jersey State House rotunda to pay their respects to former Gov. Richard Codey.
A winter storm is headed to the Tri-State Area with heavy snow expected. New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches Saturday night into Monday.
An audit for the Hackensack School District uncovered a $17 million budget gap for the 2025-2026 academic year and a projected $24 million gap for the next.
New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches of snow from Sunday to Monday as feels-like temperatures drop into the negatives. A winter storm watch has been issued.
The gang held a Huntington Station neighborhood under siege for years by funding violence through prostitution and sex trafficking, prosecutors said.
Dramatic video from Suffolk County police shows a deer smashing through a bank window and running around as officers try to wrangle it.
A winter storm is headed to the Tri-State Area with heavy snow expected. New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches Saturday night into Monday.
A list of the most dangerous roads in New York is out, and four of them are on Long Island.
Staten Island Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis is vowing to fight a court finding that says the lines of her 11th District are unconstitutional.
New York City is expected to employ remote learning on Monday due to the impending snowstorm.
As officials across New Jersey prepare for this weekend's expected snowstorm, Piscataway says it hasn't received a salt shipment in weeks.
People filled the New Jersey State House rotunda to pay their respects to former Gov. Richard Codey.
JPMorgan Chase says President Trump's lawsuit "has no merit."
Starting July 1, as many as 450,000 New Yorkers will lose EP coverage and be forced into marketplace health care plans.
Striking New York City nurses returned to the bargaining table Thursday, the New York State Nurses Association said.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders joined striking New York City nurses on the picket line Tuesday.
New York City's largest nurses strike is now in Week 2 and it appears negotiations toward a deal remain at a standstill.
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.
Pop superstar Harry Styles will open an unprecedented 30-show residency at Madison Square Garden, starting on Aug. 26 and ending on Oct. 31.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
The FCC is warning that daytime talk shows and late-night programs must give equal time to opposing political candidates, taking aim at a genre of TV that has long drawn President Trump's ire.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Channing Tatum is bringing "Magic Mike Live" to New York City, promising to "turn up the gas" on the popular show.
The active New York Mets have acquired ace pitcher Freddy Peralta and right-hander Tobias Myers from Milwaukee in a trade that sent two top prospects to the Brewers.
The Knicks broke a four-game losing streak without breaking a sweat, crushing the Nets 120-66 on Wednesday night.
The Yankees have reportedly agreed to a long-term contract with free agent outfielder Cody Bellinger.
The New York Mets acquired Luis Robert Jr. in a trade with the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, filling a hole in center field.
Goalie Darcy Kuemper has left the Los Angeles Kings' game against the New York Rangers after a collision in the crease late in the first period.
A critical seasonal blood shortage is prompting renewed calls for New Yorkers to donate.
Puppet shows, peaceful protests and acts of service helped families reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through a child's perspective.
Nearly 100 tenants from three different buildings managed by A&E Real Estate on the Upper West Side rallied on Monday.
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.
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.
The governor declared a state of emergency for all of New York due to the winter storm expected on Sunday.
Under the new deal with China, TikTok will form a new American version of the app.
AAA officials advise staying home, but share these tips if you have to go out during the winter weather.
This year's event kicks off Friday morning in Times Square and will feature a special panel celebrating 30 years of the musical "Rent."
The company confirmed the situation was fully resolved at around 1:30 a.m. Friday.
