NYPD data shows substantial drop in serious crimes in 2023
Since the beginning of the year, NYPD officers seized 2,100 guns and made over 1,800 gun arrests.
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Since the beginning of the year, NYPD officers seized 2,100 guns and made over 1,800 gun arrests.
Charles Foehner is charged with weapons possession, but not for murder.
A Queens man accused of shooting and killing a man he said was trying to rob him was arraigned Friday on weapons charges. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports police say they found two dozen weapons in his home and most of them are unlicensed.
Police say she was sitting inside a friend's car, when a bullet struck her in the head. She later died.
Charles Foehner is charged with weapons possession, but not murder. A judge set $50,000 bail, CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Detectives say Charles Foehner, 65, shot and killed a 32-year-old man early Wednesday morning.
The case took a strange turn on Thursday when the judge recused herself. A search warrant revealed the accused, a 65-year-old retired doorman, had more than two dozen weapons in his home. CBS2's Naveen Dhaliwal has the story.
Charles Foehner, 65, told officers he opened fire on 32-year-old Cody Gonzalez. Foehner says Gonzalez had a sharp object when he demanded cash and cigarettes. Police say that sharp object turned out to be a pen. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
Police said they arrested the suspects in Jamaica, Queens.
Aromas of fresh spices drift from a basement of Ganesh Temple in Flushing. Dosas, mango lassi, and other South Indian fare - all vegetarian - are on the menu at Temple Canteen.
The Queens Pride Parade and Multicultural Festival is New York City's second-oldest and second-largest Pride march.
The Queens Pride Parade and Multicultural Festival is New York City's second-oldest and second-largest Pride march. David Kilmnick, president of the LGBT Network, and performer Avant Garbage joined CBS2 News on Thursday morning.
An 8-year-old from Queens diagnosed with a terminal illness had a special day Wednesday thanks to some help from the NYPD.
On Wednesday, 82nd Avenue and Queens Boulevard was still a crime scene as detectives and the Queens DA surveyed the area.
A Queens man told police he opened fire on someone who was trying to mug him. The district attorney said it was a complicated case, but late Wednesday afternoon, she decided whether to file charges. CBS2's Doug Williams has the story.
As we celebrate AAPI Month, a restaurant beloved by all faiths is found hidden inside of a Hindu temple in Queens. CBS2's Elle McLogan takes us to Flushing.
Federal prosecutors filed an indictment on Tuesday, charging Jay Bryant, 49, in the death of Jason "Jay" Mizell.
Federal prosecutors filed an indictment Tuesday, charging Jay Bryant in the death of Jason "Jay" Mizell.
The NYPD says a truck carrying a crane was driving on 101st Avenue when it took down overhead wires.
Cleanup and repairs were underway all day Tuesday in Jamaica, Queens, after a truck snagged some overhead wires, bringing down multiple telephone poles. CBS2's Alice Gainer reports.
Streets remain closed in the area after a crash led to a domino effect. CBS2's Alice Gainer reports from the scene.
Police say he was last seen around 10:15 a.m. Monday leaving the facility on Grenfell Street in Kew Gardens.
The 78-year-old was last seen around 10:15 a.m. Monday in Kew Gardens.
The 78-year-old was last seen around 10:15 a.m. Monday in Kew Gardens.
Police confirmed a 25-year-old man was shot and later died at Jamaica Hospital.
Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed a record $260 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year. She said the goal is to improve affordability while managing dramatic cuts in federal aid without raising taxes, a key priority for NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
The surging New York Mets beat the Colorado Rockies 10-5 on Wednesday night after the start time was pushed back six hours due to a snowstorm.
Firefighters are still putting out hot spots on buildings destroyed by a massive warehouse fire in Belleville, New Jersey, that started Sunday.
Tensions ran high over whether or not to install locked gates at Washington Square Park at a Wednesday night meeting.
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" has canceled two weeks of performances following a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed a record $260 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year. She said the goal is to improve affordability while managing dramatic cuts in federal aid without raising taxes, a key priority for NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Tensions ran high over whether or not to install locked gates at Washington Square Park at a Wednesday night meeting.
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" has canceled two weeks of performances following a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
Bronx tenants say they're being terrorized by a neighbor armed with a hatchet at all hours of the day.
Three siblings and their mother are fighting for their lives after a fire in Inwood that already took the lives of three of their neighbors.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
Firefighters are still putting out hot spots on buildings destroyed by a massive warehouse fire in Belleville, New Jersey, that started Sunday.
Rutgers University has rescinded its invitation to a graduation speaker, saying his anti-Israel comments make some uncomfortable.
In its annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents for 2025, the ADL found New York and New Jersey were the No. 1 and 3 locations in the country for antisemitic incidents.
Pop-up events from watch parties to street festivals will take place across New Jersey as the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway.
Firefighters are still working to put out hot spots at a burnt-out industrial complex in Belleville, New Jersey, three days after a massive fire.
Brookhaven town residents are anxious and worried about the underwater toxic plume created by the landfill.
It's a mixed bag for Gov. Kathy Hochul in the latest poll.
Police identified the suspect in the deadly stabbing of two women on Long Island, saying he lived with one of them and worked with the other.
A suspect is in custody after two people were stabbed to death on Long Island early Friday morning, Nassau County police said.
Suffolk County officials say contamination from a former Grumman Navy site is far worse than previously acknowledged and is still spreading.
Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed a record $260 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year. She said the goal is to improve affordability while managing dramatic cuts in federal aid without raising taxes, a key priority for NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has now left the intensive care unit, his spokesperson said, after being hospitalized with pneumonia.
A former cellmate has previously claimed that the note was written by Epstein after a failed suicide attempt less than a month before his death.
An NYPD captain has been transferred after video surfaced of him criticizing New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Democrats while on duty.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
There's been a confirmed measles case in Manhattan, health officials said Tuesday.
Keyport residents say they're on edge because of dozens of cancer cases over the years in a neighborhood near the former Aeromarine landfill.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" has canceled two weeks of performances following a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
Firefighters responded to Broadway's Eugene O'Neill Theater Monday morning after a blaze broke out.
The 2026 Met Gala's dress code is "Fashion is Art," which goes hand-in-hand with the theme of "Costume Art."
The surging New York Mets beat the Colorado Rockies 10-5 on Wednesday night after the start time was pushed back six hours due to a snowstorm.
Nathan Eovaldi cooled off the Yankees for the second time in eight days, and the Rangers got early home runs from Corey Seager and Evan Carter in a 6-1 victory Wednesday night.
The Knicks beat the 76ers, 108-102, on Wednesday night for a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
The last time a horse won the Triple Crown was in 2018.
The Sixers' Joel Embiid will miss Wednesday's game against the Knicks because of a sprained right ankle and right hip soreness.
The Davis Center at the Harlem Meer is celebrating one year of providing year-round recreation space to New Yorkers while still spreading the word to residents.
Residents displaced by a deadly apartment building fire in Inwood say it was only a matter of time before their building went up in flames.
In New York City, where land is at a premium, a stockpile of pristine soil unearthed at construction sites helps lower emissions and support urban farmers.
Have you ever wondered what happens to a restaurant's leftover or unsold food at the end of the day? Food access advocates say it could make a big difference if it were served to the community.
A new report finds a shortage of courts, fields and swimming pools in some New York City neighborhoods.
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.
The price to take the ferry into the city will go up on May 11 due to a sharp spike in fuel costs.
An apparent suicide note written in 2019 by the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was released Wednesday.
The president said he's had "very good talks" with Iran this week but if the country's government doesn't agree to a deal then attacks will be more intense.
New York City's Department of Transportation will install 500 new bike parking facilities across the five boroughs. They will include secure lockers, large bike hubs and charging stations for e-bikes.
Two Georgia residents are being monitored after they recently returned home after disembarking from the MV Hondius, the cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak that has raised concerns among global health officials. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
