Police: Man Stole Woman's Bag At Astoria Subway Stop, Tried To Use Debit Card
Police on Tuesday were trying to identify a suspect who allegedly stole a woman's bag from a subway station in Astoria, Queens and tried to use her debit card.
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Police on Tuesday were trying to identify a suspect who allegedly stole a woman's bag from a subway station in Astoria, Queens and tried to use her debit card.
A man was arrested and charged Friday with burying his head under a woman's skirt in a Brooklyn subway station, and then attacking her when she pushed him away.
Police on Thursday were asking the public for help in finding a suspect who allegedly buried his head under a woman's skirt in a Brooklyn subway station, and then attacked her when she pushed him away.
The Second Avenue Subway will mark the first major expansion of the New York City subway system in 50 years. CBS 2's Andrea Grymes got an exclusive underground look at progress on phase one of the project.
Verizon Wireless customers can now use their cellphones in 35 of New York City's underground subway stations.
Police Monday afternoon were searching for a man who shot and wounded a 24-year-old man on a subway platform in Prospect Park South, Brooklyn.
Most mass transit in the Tri-State Area was back to normal Saturday, just over a day after major changes were put into place due to the snowstorm.
If you were to search for the phrase "sleeping on shoulder" you would find plenty of images of family members, friends, and babies, but you might not expect to find two strangers nestled together.
Republican mayoral candidate and former Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chairman Joe Lhota reportedly said this week that he did not think it was "appropriate" to shut down two subway lines for a pair of lost kittens.
A passenger on the subway who witnessed the June 3 incident took a cell phone video of the man.
You might find relief in a nice, cool air-conditioned subway car Saturday, or you might not – given that construction work is altering service for 14 lines than not this weekend.
Police on Saturday were searching for a thief who swiped a woman's iPad out of her hand on a subway train in Brooklyn.
If you're planning to take the subway this weekend, expect a monkey wrench to be thrown into your plans.
The subways were back up and running in the Flatiron District Saturday, after a large water main break flooded a station and disrupted service.
If you use New York City Transit late at night or in the early morning hours, you may need to adjust your travel route this week.
In the wake of the second recent incident in which someone shoved a fellow passenger off a subway platform and left him to be killed by a train, New York City transit officials said they might give more thought to install sliding doors on some platforms.
The funeral for 58-year-ol Ki-Suck Han was held at the Edward D. Jamie Funeral Chapel in Flushing, Queens.
Naeem Davis, 30, has been charged with second-degree intentional murder and second-degree depraved indifference murder, police said.
Detectives were still questioning suspect Naeem Davis at the Midtown North Precinct on Tuesday night.
Many readers reacted with outrage Tuesday at the front cover photo on the New York Post, which shows subway murder victim Ki-Suk Han hanging from the platform just before he was struck and killed by a train.
The New York International Auto Show will take over the Javits Center in New York City for 10 days starting Friday.
The New York Yankees will look to continue their fast start to the 2026 season when they take on the Miami Marlins in their home opener on Friday at Yankee Stadium.
The New York City Council wants to make subways and buses free for some low-income riders through the city-run Fair Fares Program.
Jack Hughes had two goals and three assists as the Devils beat the Capitals 7-3 on Thursday night.
The Canadiens won their seventh game in a row to move closer to making the playoffs by defeating the Rangers 3-2 on Thursday.
The New York International Auto Show will take over the Javits Center in New York City for 10 days starting Friday.
The New York Yankees will look to continue their fast start to the 2026 season when they take on the Miami Marlins in their home opener on Friday at Yankee Stadium.
The New York City Council wants to make subways and buses free for some low-income riders through the city-run Fair Fares Program.
The grandmother of Kaori Patterson-Moore, the 7-month-old girl shot dead Wednesday while sitting in her stroller in Brooklyn, said she forgives the shooter.
A Long Island man accused of shooting his sister in the head with a crossbow pleaded not guilty to attempted murder Thursday.
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.
Jabari Bush is accused of fatally shooting active-duty Bridgeport Firefighter Terrence Cramer in Shelton, police said.
Warmer weather will return to New York City and the surrounding area soon.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
A pastor in New Jersey was taken into custody by immigration agents while working at his day job, according to church members.
The discovery of a suspicious device forced the cancellation of the Keansburg, New Jersey, St. Patrick's Day Parade last weekend.
New Jersey prosecutors are asking the pubic for help finding a man they say is responsible for a fatal shooting in Union City.
Jersey City P.S. 17 students are celebrating a brand new mini soccer pitch built for them ahead of the FIFA World Cup this summer.
Nerdeen Kiswani, the pro-Palestinian activist targeted in what she calls an assassination plot in NYC, spoke out Monday.
A Long Island man accused of shooting his sister in the head with a crossbow pleaded not guilty to attempted murder Thursday.
A Long Island high schooler and his mom are being credited with saving a sleeping neighbor from a house fire.
New York Republican gubernatorial nominee Bruce Blakeman said Tuesday he will sue the state after the Campaign Finance Board denied him matching funds.
The driver accused of striking and killing a Nassau County school crossing guard in February has been arraigned.
New York's Republican nominee for governor Bruce Blakeman took his campaign to the steps of City Hall on Monday, where he portrayed Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani as the taxing twins.
One of the sources said Hegseth wants someone in the role who will implement President Trump and Hegseth's vision for the Army.
A pastor in New Jersey was taken into custody by immigration agents while working at his day job, according to church members.
President Trump has ousted Pam Bondi as attorney general, saying she will be taking a job in the private sector.
President Trump warned the U.S. "hasn't even started destroying what's left in Iran," and previewed that strikes on bridges and power plants could be next.
President Trump said in a speech that the U.S. will complete its military mission in Iran "very shortly," and that U.S. forces have achieved "overwhelming victories."
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.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
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 New York Yankees will look to continue their fast start to the 2026 season when they take on the Miami Marlins in their home opener on Friday at Yankee Stadium.
Jack Hughes had two goals and three assists as the Devils beat the Capitals 7-3 on Thursday night.
The Canadiens won their seventh game in a row to move closer to making the playoffs by defeating the Rangers 3-2 on Thursday.
Body camera video has been released of Tiger Woods' arrest, after a car crash in Florida. He has been charged with driving under the influence.
The New York Knicks beat the Memphis Grizzlies 130-119 on Wednesday night.
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.
The Center for Brooklyn History showcase examines the Battle of Brooklyn through rare maps, paintings, and historical artifacts from the American Revolutionary War.
From World War II to modern mixology, women in Brooklyn fought for their place behind the bar. This Women's History Month, their legacy continues to influence the city's nightlife.
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 New York International Auto Show will take over the Javits Center in New York City for 10 days starting Friday.
The crew on board Artemis II is on their way to the far side of the moon after spending 25 hours in Earth's orbit. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
Yankee Stadium will be packed with fans Friday afternoon as they take on the Miami Marlins. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Police said a person of interest is in custody following a deadly shooting Thursday night in the Morris Heights section of the Bronx.
Archbishop Ronald Hicks is leading his first Good Friday services as head of the New York Archdiocese at St. Patrick's Cathedral. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
