Judge grants request for competency exam of imam stabbing suspect
Zorba, who pleaded not guilty to stabbing the imam in April, appeared via Zoom for a pre-trial hearing.
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Zorba, who pleaded not guilty to stabbing the imam in April, appeared via Zoom for a pre-trial hearing.
Serif Zorba is accused of stabbing the imam during morning prayers inside a mosque.
Paterson is home to New Jersey's largest Muslim population.
Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid al-Fitr, the end of the month-long holy fast of Ramadan. CBS2's Christine Sloan covered some of the festivities in Paterson, which has the largest Muslim population in New Jersey.
Detectives with the prosecutor's office are taking over the investigation.
Imam Sayed Elnakib was stabbed while leading morning prayer inside the mosque on April 9.
There are almost too many heroes to count on the surveillance video of the attack, CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
Congregants chased down the suspect and held him until police arrived.
The state stepped in after several incidents involving the force, including the fatal shooting of Najee Seabrooks.
Last month, the New Jersey attorney general's office took over the Paterson Police Department after several controversial incidents, including the fatal shooting of a man experiencing a mental health crisis.
Imam Sayed Elnakib remains hospitalized after suffering at least two stab wounds to his lungs.
We hear from the Council on American-Islamic Relations after police say an imam was stabbed during a Ramadan prayer service over the weekend in Paterson.
Serif Zorba was allegedly caught on surveillance video stabbing the imam during prayer at Omar Mosque in Paterson, CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports.
The imam's condition is said to be improving and he is expected to make a full recovery.
Paterson officials are promising to keep the Muslim community safe after an imam was stabbed during a Ramadan prayer service at a mosque Sunday. CBS2's John Dias reports.
Paterson officials are promising to keep the Muslim community safe after an imam was stabbed during a Ramadan prayer service at a mosque Sunday.
The suspect, identified as 32-year-old Serif Zorba, was apprehended, officials said.
The man accused of attacking him is due in court later today. CBS2's John Dias has the details.
Police say a 32-year-old man was arrested. The imam is expected to make a full recovery. CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports.
The 65-year-old imam is expected to make a full recovery. CBS2's Lisa Rozner has the latest on the investigation.
A 32-year-old man was taken into custody. The victim is expected to make a full recovery. CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports.
No arrests have been made in either case.
Police in New Jersey are investigating two separate shootings in Paterson that happened just 45 minutes apart.
Matthew Platkin's office took over after what he called a series of policing failures, including the fatal shooting of a community activist.
New Jersey's attorney general has released a list of changes to Paterson's police department since his office took over in March.
Muslim New Yorkers say that deadly day does not represent the Islam they know and practice.
Few post-9/11 changes are more evident around the world than airport security changes.
Thousands of students with special needs and their families are questioning how they're going to get to school at the beginning of the year.
There has been a major escalation in the case of a driver accused of killing a construction worker on Long Island.
The Sept. 11 attacks put New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin's life on a path to politics.
Muslim New Yorkers say that deadly day does not represent the Islam they know and practice.
Few post-9/11 changes are more evident around the world than airport security changes.
Thousands of students with special needs and their families are questioning how they're going to get to school at the beginning of the year.
There has been a major escalation in the case of a driver accused of killing a construction worker on Long Island.
The Sept. 11 attacks put New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin's life on a path to politics.
After a week filled with periods of storminess and high humidity, a calmer and drier weather pattern is settling in for the holiday weekend.
Severe storms returned to the Tri-State Area, making it a soggy Thursday morning.
The rain returns Tuesday with the possibility of severe storms and downpours that can cause flash flooding in the New York City area.
Activity by ICE agents is putting a chill on the economy in parts of Connecticut after an estimated 100 people were recently grabbed off the streets of Danbury and other communities.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Tuesday and Wednesday due to the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms.
A cosmetic treatment that promises breast enhancement without surgery is now at the center of a fight over who regulates human tissue in New York.
More than 41,000 students are heading back to class across Newark, New Jersey, Tuesday following 11 weeks of summer vacation.
Some are calling for Macklemore to be removed from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after he used part of his opening performance on Friday and Saturday nights at MetLife Stadium to share his pro-Palestinian views about the war in Gaza.
Passaic's Mexican Independence Day Parade has been postponed, with officials citing concerns about recent arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
A fast-moving fire early Sunday morning forced a woman to jump from a third-floor window in Elizabeth, New Jersey. City officials said the 50-year-old landed in the driveway of 470 Jefferson Ave.
There has been a major escalation in the case of a driver accused of killing a construction worker on Long Island.
Thomas Lobianco of Lake Ronkonkoma originally faced a misdemeanor charge, but is now facing a 19-count indictment in the August death of a 38-year-old construction worker. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Police in Suffolk County, Long Island, say a woman found dead inside her home Thursday was murdered. Her body was found by a family member inside her Sayville home. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A Sayville woman was found dead Thursday night, and police said they believe she was a victim of violence. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A 62-year-old woman was found dead inside her Sayville home Thursday night. Police say she was a victim of violence.
New renderings show what stations might look like for the proposed Interborough Express light rail system that would connect Brooklyn and Queens.
New York City leaders unveiled their plan for security around events for 9/11 and the Jewish high holidays.
Newly released documents are raising tough questions about what first responders were told about the air they were breathing after the 9/11 attacks.
Tough choices had to be made in the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, including when it would be safe to reopen Lower Manhattan.
New York City officials released thousands of previously unseen documents questioning the air quality at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
A cosmetic treatment that promises breast enhancement without surgery is now at the center of a fight over who regulates human tissue in New York.
Twenty-five years after the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, the health threat hasn't ended for many survivors.
New York City officials released thousands of previously unseen documents questioning the air quality at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
A new study from NYU shows that the number of American children taking GLP-1s for weight loss has increased 300-fold since 2019.
A report released Tuesday is offering a new glimpse into the health impact the 9/11 attacks continue to have on FDNY first responders.
Grammy and Emmy Award-winning musician Lizzo made a surprise visit to meet Brooklyn students and debut her new children's book.
Some are calling for Macklemore to be removed from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after he used part of his opening performance on Friday and Saturday nights at MetLife Stadium to share his pro-Palestinian views about the war in Gaza.
The Met's decision to highlight the work by designer John Galliano sparked widespread controversy due to his history of antisemitic and racist comments.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
The New York Yankees beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 on Tuesday night to clinch their 34th straight winning season.
Aaron Judge was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Monday night by the New York Yankees.
Bo Bichette's go-ahead single and Ewing's 2-run double turned a 4-3 deficit into a 7-4 Mets lead.
Fernando Tatis Jr., Jake Cronenworth and Manny Machado hit consecutive home runs off Gerrit Cole to open the bottom of the first inning, and the Padres held off the Yankees 4-3 on Sunday.
Bo Bichette launched a go-ahead three-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning after an intentional walk to Juan Soto, and the Mets rallied for a 4-2 victory over the Giants on Sunday.
Former Mets players from the 2001 season were at Ladder 25 on the Upper West Side on Tuesday.
Grammy and Emmy Award-winning musician Lizzo made a surprise visit to meet Brooklyn students and debut her new children's book.
A Bronx pizzeria is proving that kindness is contagious by giving slices to hungry New Yorkers.
Brooklyn Community Services says keeping its mobile shower program running is becoming increasingly difficult as the costs of fuel, hygiene products and other expenses rise.
The Brooklyn family traces its roots to Pieter Claesen Wyckoff, who arrived in the New World 400 years ago. Today, descendants connect through reunions, Zoom calls and a massive genealogical database.
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.
A former lead researcher at Anthropic took to social media with shocking new warnings about artificial intelligence. Jo Ling Kent reports.
It was a late night for U.S. Open fans. The last men's quarterfinal match did not end until 3:30 a.m. Wednesday. So is it time for the USTA to change the match schedule? CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock gets reaction from fans.
There was a large turnout of volunteers at the Intrepid Museum on Wednesday as New York helped lead the way on the National 9/11 Day of Service. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett says the rain should move out early and be replaced by a sun-and-cloud mix for the rest of the day. Both Friday and Saturday look nice.
A bald eagle was spotted in the Bronx on Tuesday.
