NYPD working extended shifts after rise in subway crimes, Adams says
The mayor says the subway system is averaging about six felonies a day, and he wants to see those statistics improve.
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The mayor says the subway system is averaging about six felonies a day, and he wants to see those statistics improve.
Wednesday on Staten Island, a retired NYPD officer reunited with the firefighters who helped save his life after he went into cardiac arrest.
Jessica Beauvais was found guilty last fall after prosecutors said her blood alcohol level was nearly twice the legal limit.
Jessica Beauvais could serve up to 27 years for killing NYPD Det. Anastasios Tsakos. Prosecutors said she was driving drunk, smoking marijuana, and speeding. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
The mayor says the subway system is averaging about six felonies a day, and he wants to see those statistics improve. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the details.
A Long Island woman was sentenced to at least 22 years in prison Wednesday for the drunk driving crash that killed NYPD Det. Anastasios Tsakos. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
The mayor says the subway is averaging six felonies a day, and he wants officers working 12-hour shifts to increase visibility in the system. CBS New York's Law Enforcement Contributor and former NYPD Deputy Commissioner Richard Esposito weighs in.
Mayor Eric Adams says police officers will be working 12-hour shifts, as the MTA installs new lighting at some subway stations. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
Police say the suspect was arrested in Arizona, but also has a history of arrests in Florida and Texas. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the details.
Prosecutors say the woman's blood alcohol level was nearly twice the legal limit when she hit and killed Officer Anastasios Tsakos on the Long Island Expressway.
Police say he could be responsible for attacking other women nationwide.
One person was taken into custody after a confrontation between police and a migrant at a Randall's Island shelter last week.
The 24-year-old appeared before a judge for a hearing to discuss where $15,000 in bail money came from last week.
Close to 3,000 school safety agents and supervisors have received the vests.
Following a pilot program, the NYPD now confirms they have begun issuing mandatory bullet resistant vests to NYPD school safety agents, according to police sources.
The NYPD wants to question 26-year-old Raad Amansoori about the suspected murder of Denisse Oleas-Arancibia, 38, at a hotel on Feb. 8.
Police want to question Amansoori about the suspected murder of Denisse Oleas-Arancibia, 38, back on Feb. 8, when police say a hotel maid found her dead, sources said.
Police have released dramatic video showing the brazen armed robbery at a Manhattan Gucci store. The thieves made off with $51,000 worth of luxury goods. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
The NYPD wants to question 26-year-old Raad Amansoori about the suspected murder of Denisse Oleas-Arancibia, 38, at a hotel on Feb. 8. CBS New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
His name is Raad Amansoori and police sources told CBS New York's Tim McNicholas they want to question him about what happened to a woman back on Feb. 8.
The NYPD is searching for two people who attacked and robbed a 71-year-old man in the subway Saturday.
Police said three suspects entered the store on West 14th and Ninth Avenue, ordered everyone to get down on the floor and then robbed the shop.
Police said three suspects entered the store on West 14th and Ninth Avenue, ordered everyone to get down on the floor and then robbed the shop. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
Crime in the subway is up 22% since the start of the year, according to the NYPD. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
It happened Feb. 14 at a NYCHA building. Police said they smelled smoke while doing a routine check in the area and rushed inside to help evacuate the building before firefighters arrived.
The New York, New Jersey area is preparing for extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources get ready to keep residents cool.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
The Supreme Court upheld state laws from West Virginia and Idaho that restricted participation by transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
More than 300 firefighters responded to a three-alarm fire at a Midtown Manhattan building Tuesday morning.
The New York, New Jersey area is preparing for extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources get ready to keep residents cool.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
More than 300 firefighters responded to a three-alarm fire at a Midtown Manhattan building Tuesday morning.
A coach bus slammed into a car, flipped over and hit two other cars on Monday night near the Greenpoint Avenue exit on the Long Island Expressway.
A 13-year-old boy was killed and another teenager was hurt when the moped they were on crashed into an open driver's side door in Queens on Monday afternoon.
The New York, New Jersey area is preparing for extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources get ready to keep residents cool.
Dangerously hot weather arrives in the New York City area starting Wednesday.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
Weather is tranquil and pleasant in the New York City area for Father's Day weekend as summer officially begins.
The New York, New Jersey area is preparing for extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources get ready to keep residents cool.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
The anticipated pain of a massive property tax increase in Jersey City has been alleviated somewhat.
Jersey City residents are fired up and frustrated, as city leaders reconsider a proposed property tax hike that could raise bills by about 20%.
Dangerously hot weather arrives in the New York City area starting Wednesday.
A coach bus slammed into a car, flipped over and hit two other cars on Monday night near the Greenpoint Avenue exit on the Long Island Expressway.
Prosecutors described how 36-year-old Olivia Bithorn's long history of alcohol abuse allegedly led to her 18-month-old son's death.
A Long Island school district official is accused of trashing ballots to rig an election.
A Long Island school district official is accused of trashing ballots to rig an election. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
The site will continue to house a casino, but Aqueduct's move to Long Island brings a rare opportunity to the South Ozone Park community.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
The Supreme Court upheld state laws from West Virginia and Idaho that restricted participation by transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports.
The New Jersey congressman missed more than 140 votes since March 5 as those around him declined to give specifics about his medical issue.
The anticipated pain of a massive property tax increase in Jersey City has been alleviated somewhat.
The city is required by law to close the entire Rikers Island jail complex by August 2027.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from executing subpoenas in a criminal probe that sought transgender care records for patients treated at New York hospitals.
An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
Legendary music executive Clive Davis was laid to rest Monday at a private funeral. Davis helped the careers of generations of artists.
The comic icon behind "Curb Your Enthusiasm" brings his own perspective to America's storied past in a new HBO sketch comedy series – finally making use of his history major from college.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Casey Mize matched a career high with 10 strikeouts over seven innings and the Tigers capitalized on shoddy defense by the slumping Yankees in a 7-3 victory Monday night.
George Springer capitalized on two miscues to circle the bases, Trey Yesavage pitched into the seventh inning and the Blue Jays beat the bumbling Mets 2-1 on Monday night.
Jarren Duran singled home the winning run to cap a three-run rally in the 10th inning, and the Red Sox finished a four-game sweep of the rival Yankees with a 5-4 victory Sunday night.
Kyle Schwarber became the first major leaguer to reach 30 homers this season with a two-run shot in the seventh inning that sent the Phillies to a 5-4 win over the Mets on Sunday.
The New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Saturday to stop their seven-game losing streak.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
After learning to swim in her 40s, one school leader is helping students gain life-saving skills.
Entrepreneurs in Brooklyn are reimagining laundry day as a social experience, turning neighborhood laundromats into gathering spaces.
Experts say the team's title run created a feeling of collective joy and connection, while some local businesses are also seeing a boost from the celebration.
Knicks fans who couldn't make it to Thursday's parade still found a way to celebrate across New York in true blue-and-orange fashion.
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.
Human remains were found around 9 a.m. Tuesday at PS 113, the Anthony Pranzo School in Glendale, Queens, according to officers.
Sources say an off-duty officer saw three men trying to steal a catalytic converter when one man reached toward his waistband.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Council Speaker Julie Menin reached a handshake deal that closes the $12 billion budget gap.
Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. said he was diagnosed with depression resulting in a long stay in the hospital, which has kept him out of public view for months. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled states can prohibit transgender athletes from competing on girls' and women's sports teams.
