NYC Reaches $4 Million Settlement With Family Of Akai Gurley
New York City has reached a settlement of more than $4 million with the family of an unarmed man fatally shot by a police officer in a darkened stairwell in November 2014.
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New York City has reached a settlement of more than $4 million with the family of an unarmed man fatally shot by a police officer in a darkened stairwell in November 2014.
A rookie police officer is learning his fate following his manslaughter conviction in the accidental shooting death of an unarmed man in a darkened stairwell in Brooklyn.
A judge on Thursday ruled against a motion to toss the conviction for former NYPD police officer Peter Liang.
A Brooklyn judge will convened a special hearing Wednesday in connection to the trial of former NYPD police officer Peter Liang, who was convicted in the 2014 stairwell shooting death of Akai Gurley.
Lawyers for former NYPD Officer Peter Liang want a new trial for their client after it was revealed a juror failed to disclose that his father was convicted of the same crime Liang was on trial for.
Attorneys for former NYPD Officer Peter Liang have filed a motion for retrial in the Akai Gurley case.
Police Commissioner Bill Bratton said Friday said the Brooklyn District Attorney acted with "courage" in his recommendation of no jail time for NYPD Officer Peter Liang, and issued a warning to a state assemblyman for his comments about the case.
Akai Gurley's family said they believe Peter Liang should serve time in prison.
The Brooklyn District Attorney's office on Wednesday recommended that former NYPD Officer Peter Liang serve no jail time in the fatal shooting of a man in a Brooklyn building.
An NYPD officer has been stripped of her gun and badge amid a probe into whether officers were improperly trained on CPR.
A legal defense fund has been created for former NYPD Officer Peter Liang, who was recently convicted in the fatal shooting of a man in a Brooklyn public housing development.
"Project Heat," created by Tiffon "Pop" Dunn, blends storytelling and reality to portray life in the East New York housing development.
A crowd of 10,000 rallied in Brooklyn on Saturday to protest former officer Peter Liang's conviction in the 2104 shooting of Akai Gurley.
The family of Akai Gurley says their "demands for justice will not end" following the conviction of an NYPD officer who shot the unarmed Gurley in a darkened public housing stairwell in 2014.
Peter Liang, was found guilty of manslaughter and official misconduct in the death of Akai Gurley. Upon being convicted of a felony, Liang was automatically terminated from the NYPD.
A city jury continues deliberations in the trial of a police officer charged with fatally shooting an unarmed man in a public housing building stairwell in 2014.
Officer Peter Liang is charged with manslaughter in the shooting of 28-year-old Akai Gurley in November of 2014.
Prosecutors said Liang fired his gun in a darkened stairwell of the Pink Houses in East New York in November 2014, killing Gurley.
As justification for Liang having his gun out in the pitch black stairwell, Landau said they were almost guaranteed to find someone when they patrolled the roof landing in the complex.
Officer Peter Liang is accused of firing his gun in a darkened stairwell at the Pink Houses in East New York back in 2014, killing Akai Gurley.
An NYPD police supervisor said Thursday in the manslaughter trial of Akai Gurley that rookie officer Peter Liang was "shaken" after the fatal shooting.
Officer Peter Liang is accused of firing his gun in a darkened stairwell at the Pink Houses in East New York back in 2014, killing Akai Gurley.
A New York police officer recklessly fired his gun into a darkened stairwell, shooting a man, and then "stood there whining and moaning about how he could get fired'' instead of helping the dying man, a prosecutor said Monday.
Jury selection has begun in the trial of rookie NYPD officer Peter Liang, who is facing manslaughter charges in the stairwell shooting of Akai Gurley.
Officer Peter Liang has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter and other charges in connection with the shooting death of 28-year-old Akai Gurley on Nov. 20, 2014.
Some NYC subway riders allege the MTA's OMNY system is charging for rides they didn't take, but the agency is pushing back on those claims.
A grassroots organization is using a new tool to alert communities to sightings of federal immigration agents amid an uptick in enforcement on Long Island and President Trump's directive to expand deportation efforts in Democratic-run cities like New York.
In order to restore all the I-80 eastbound lanes, there will be a full closure Friday night so the road can be paved and traffic stripes added.
The Mermaid Parade, a Coney Island tradition, returns to NYC this weekend for the 2025 celebration.
NYC and the surrounding area could face their first heat wave of the season next week, as the first day of summer arrives.
Some NYC subway riders allege the MTA's OMNY system is charging for rides they didn't take, but the agency is pushing back on those claims.
A grassroots organization is using a new tool to alert communities to sightings of federal immigration agents amid an uptick in enforcement on Long Island and President Trump's directive to expand deportation efforts in Democratic-run cities like New York.
The Mermaid Parade, a Coney Island tradition, returns to NYC this weekend for the 2025 celebration.
NYC and the surrounding area could face their first heat wave of the season next week, as the first day of summer arrives.
Brad Lander, NYC comptroller and candidate for mayor, returned to observe federal immigration court just days after his ICE arrest.
NYC and the surrounding area could face their first heat wave of the season next week, as the first day of summer arrives.
Excessive heat is expected to hit NYC over the next few days, with a potential heat wave early next week.
It's a steamy day around NYC, with highs expected to hit 90 and the chance of severe thunderstorms.
The cool, rainy weather sticks around today across NYC, but highs are expected to hit the 90s later in the week.
Father's Day is looking mostly cloudy for dads across the Tri-State Area.
In order to restore all the I-80 eastbound lanes, there will be a full closure Friday night so the road can be paved and traffic stripes added.
NYC and the surrounding area could face their first heat wave of the season next week, as the first day of summer arrives.
Excessive heat is expected to hit NYC over the next few days, with a potential heat wave early next week.
Edan Alexander, an American taken hostage during the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, has finally returned to his hometown.
It's a steamy day around NYC, with highs expected to hit 90 and the chance of severe thunderstorms.
A grassroots organization is using a new tool to alert communities to sightings of federal immigration agents amid an uptick in enforcement on Long Island and President Trump's directive to expand deportation efforts in Democratic-run cities like New York.
A Democratic candidate hoping to run Hempstead, a longtime Republican stronghold, says he's not happy about the legality of appointing -- not electing -- town supervisors.
There is controversy over a New York State Regents exam study packet that inaccurately defines Zionism and includes factual errors on the history of the conflict.
Authorities say the driver died when the car crashed into the Manhasset Quaker Meeting House on Northern Blvd. near Onderdonk Ave.
A bill that would make it standard issue for first responders to carry EpiPens or other devices for life-threatening allergies is now in Congress.
Brad Lander, NYC comptroller and candidate for mayor, returned to observe federal immigration court just days after his ICE arrest.
A Democratic candidate hoping to run Hempstead, a longtime Republican stronghold, says he's not happy about the legality of appointing -- not electing -- town supervisors.
FBI Director Kash Patel has increased efforts to monitor possible domestic sleeper cells linked to Hezbollah, U.S. officials say.
There is controversy over a New York State Regents exam study packet that inaccurately defines Zionism and includes factual errors on the history of the conflict.
An alleged bomb threat against NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is being investigated by the NYPD.
The clock is ticking on United Healthcare and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to reach a contract agreement or thousands of patients could lose coverage for much-needed care.
A bill that would make it standard issue for first responders to carry EpiPens or other devices for life-threatening allergies is now in Congress.
Terminally ill New Yorkers would have the legal ability to end their own lives with pharmaceutical drugs under a bill that's been approved by the New York state Legislature.
Passing nurses Sabrina Castle and Gianna Formisano saved the life of Merryl Hoffman when she experienced a sudden cardiac arrest.
A measles case has been confirmed in Putnam County, N.Y., and health officials have a warning for some who visited Arturo's Tavern in Mahopac.
Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown pleaded not guilty to a charge related to the serious beating of a music producer with a bottle in a London nightclub in 2023.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering trial in NYC was adjourned for the day Wednesday due to a sick juror.
Anne Burrell, an acclaimed chef from upstate New York, hosted "Secrets of a Restaurant Chef," "Worst Cooks in America" and other popular Food Network shows.
The judge in the Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking and racketeering trial in NYC dismissed one of the jurors Monday.
Kanye West showed up at the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs on Friday in New York City.
Spencer Strider struck out eight in six innings and the Braves beat the Mets 7-1 on Thursday, extending New York's losing streak to six games.
Trent Grisham and Paul Goldschmidt hit consecutive homers in the second inning, and the Yankees beat the Angels 7-3 on Thursday to halt their six-game skid.
C.J. Mosley, a five-time NFL Pro Bowl linebacker, is retiring after 11 years with the Baltimore Ravens and New York Jets.
Chris Sale went 8 2/3 innings, just missing his first shutout since 2019, and the Braves handed the Mets their season-high fifth straight loss, 5-0 on Wednesday.
The Yankees ended their 30-inning scoreless streak, but managed just three hits in a 3-2 loss to the Angels on Wednesday.
The nonprofit Qaravan is working to help immigrants fleeing homophobia, discrimination, and war in the former Soviet countries of Eastern Europe.
New York City police charged a man with murder after a U.S. Navy veteran was shot and killed during an alleged road rage incident in the Bronx.
A Bronx high school student is pushing to pass a bill that would require closed captions in movie theaters across the state.
As the manager of Dollar Universe LLC, Luis Almonte said the mystery is part of the fun for many shoppers.
At a historic Jewish community center, Jewish and Asian neighbors are building bridges through shared programming and a new tradition: A street festival called "Shalom Dragon."
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.
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.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman held a briefing Friday to warn residents about what to expect this weekend.
Some riders allege the MTA's OMNY system is charging for rides they didn't take, but the agency is pushing back on those claims. CBS News New York's Mahsa Saeidi investigates.
CBS News New York's John Elliott has the latest weather forecast.
Brad Lander, NYC comptroller and candidate for mayor, returned to observe federal immigration court just days after his ICE arrest. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
A grassroots organization is using a new tool to alert communities to sightings of federal immigration agents amid an uptick in enforcement on Long Island and President Trump's directive to expand deportation efforts in Democratic-run cities like New York. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
