Lawsuits Blame Range Rover Gear Shifter For Deadly Rollaway
A man in Los Angeles is suing after his wife was killed in a roll away accident. He claims the gear shift in the luxury car is to blame.
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A man in Los Angeles is suing after his wife was killed in a roll away accident. He claims the gear shift in the luxury car is to blame.
Luxury car thieves are finding new ways to target unsuspecting drivers.
On Wednesday, the jury in the Short Hills Mall carjacking trial heard the alleged getaway driver describe what happened in his own words.
People aren't talking about it, but residents of some of the area's wealthiest suburbs are experiencing a rash of high-end car thefts.
It was like a courtroom scene right out of "My Cousin Vinny" with waving of hands and pointing of fingers.
The sport-utility vehicle that the suspects used as a getaway vehicle in the deadly carjacking and shooting at the Short Hills Mall last weekend actually belonged to a suspect's mother, according to a published report.
So far in 2013, there have been 450 carjackings in Essex County, up from 422 in 2012, and 410 in 2011, 2009 saw just 200.
Services for Dustin Friedland, 30, were held Wednesday at Beth Am Shalom in Lakewood.
Services for Dustin Friedland, 30, are scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday at Beth Am Shalom in Lakewood.
Five of the bikers who were allegedly involved in a September 29, road rage incident appeared in court on Wednesday.
Police have charged 40-year-old Jason Brown of Brooklyn with felony assault and gang assault.
Weeks after video of a road rage attack in Manhattan by a bunch of bikers on the driver of an SUV went viral, a second undercover police officer has come forward.
Alexian Lien, the sport-utility vehicle driver who was attacked and beaten in a clash with bikers last month, was seen before cameras for the first time since the attack in recent days.
Among others facing possible indictment is undercover NYPD detective Wojciech Braszczok, who is accused of being a key player in the attack.
A seventh biker has been arraigned on charges stemming from the Sept. 29 incident that began on the West Side Highway.
Wojciech Braszczok was arraigned on assault, gang assault and criminal mischief charges.
His lawyer had said Monday that the detective only witnessed other bikers attacking the vehicle.
The NYPD released photos of the two persons of interest who they said were part of the large group of bikers. Police said the two are wanted for questioning.
Police have identified the suspect who authorities said is seen on a YouTube video violently smashing the window of a SUV after an intense confrontation between the driver and a group of bikers on Sunday.
The family of Range Rover driver Alexian Lien issued a statement Thursday via their attorney.
A motorcycle rider seriously injured when an SUV ran him over after a New York City highway altercation was recently arrested in Massachusetts for driving with a revoked license.
State Sen. Adriano Espaillat and others gathered Thursday in Washington Heights where they unveiled what they said was new video of Sunday's biker rally.
Police are continuing to piece together the chain of events that led to the confrontation, which was all caught on a camera mounted on the helmet of a fellow biker and posted to YouTube.
The NYPD released a new photo early Tuesday morning of two bikers who investigators said were part of the melee.
A recent road rage attack by bikers who surrounded an SUV on the Henry Hudson Parkway has many drivers wondering what they would do in a similar situation.
John Harbaugh, the 63-year-old former head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, agreed to a 5-year contract to coach Big Blue, CBS News New York learned Saturday.
Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child actress, was identified as the woman killed in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn.
Shimamura most recently served as the City Department of Parks and Recreation's Manhattan borough commissioner, Mamdani said.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
The New York City Fire Department spent hours battling a raging fire above a tire shop in Queens early Saturday.
John Harbaugh, the 63-year-old former head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, agreed to a 5-year contract to coach Big Blue, CBS News New York learned Saturday.
Shimamura most recently served as the City Department of Parks and Recreation's Manhattan borough commissioner, Mamdani said.
The New York City Fire Department spent hours battling a raging fire above a tire shop in Queens early Saturday.
A Brooklyn church is demanding answers after they say one of their leaders was detained by ICE agents this week.
Dozens of people have been displaced after a fire spread to multiple buildings in Yonkers on Friday, causing at least one to collapse.
David Grullon Jr. killed a 34-year-old Connecticut man after he fired a gun and the bullet went through the wall.
Multiple counties in New York and New Jersey are under winter weather advisories Saturday.
Two men posing as Amazon delivery workers held a Connecticut homeowner at gunpoint while robbing him and his wife, police said.
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
Police in Danbury, Connecticut, are actively looking for a man who they believe fired a deadly gunshot that traveled through a wall and killed his neighbor.
John Harbaugh, the 63-year-old former head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, agreed to a 5-year contract to coach Big Blue, CBS News New York learned Saturday.
New Jersey officials are warning residents to be careful after a resident reported their small dog was possibly attacked by a coyote.
Multiple counties in New York and New Jersey are under winter weather advisories Saturday.
A data company is finding that some Airbnb hosts in New Jersey are charging a lot for the time period around upcoming World Cup matches.
A pastor in Morristown, New Jersey, says community members are too afraid to go outside after recent ICE activity.
A Long Island nurse was seen on a nanny camera hitting a non-verbal child that he was caring for, leaving bruises on the boy's body.
Multiple counties in New York and New Jersey are under winter weather advisories Saturday.
A federal judge ruled the Empire Wind project can move forward while he considers the merits of the Trump administration's order to suspend it.
Hochul said she would commit $1.7 billion in the next budget to expand child care in New York in her 2026 state of the state address.
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
Shimamura most recently served as the City Department of Parks and Recreation's Manhattan borough commissioner, Mamdani said.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin announced a five-point plan to combat hate crimes against Jewish New Yorkers.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine said NYC faces a budget shortfall of $2.2 billion this fiscal year, and $10.4 billion in FY2027.
Denmark, Greenland and other NATO allies remain staunchly opposed to President Trump's efforts to acquire Greenland.
Negotiators for major New York City hospitals and the state nurses union returned to the bargaining table as the city's largest nurses strike enters a fifth day.
Nurses continue to hold the picket line as the largest nurses' strike in New York City history is on its third day with no end in sight.
Nurses say health care benefits and workplace safety are their main reasons for striking, and are refusing to go back to work until their demands are met.
Loved ones of patients at hospitals in New York City are concerned about care as nurses continue to strike due to failed contract negotiations on Monday.
The New York State Nurses Association said it called for the strike as negotiations stalled with the city's wealthiest hospitals.
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees, was found dead in his home in Massachusetts.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
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Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Video of an angry confrontation during intermission at a performance of "Mamma Mia!" on Broadway is going viral on social media.
John Harbaugh, the 63-year-old former head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, agreed to a 5-year contract to coach Big Blue, CBS News New York learned Saturday.
The Nets beat the Bulls 112-109 on Friday night.
Infielder Bo Bichette and the New York Mets have agreed to a $126 million, 3-year contract, a source tells The Associated Press.
Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves for his NHL-leading fifth shutout of the season as the New York Islanders edged the Edmonton Oilers 1-0 on Thursday night.
Jimmy Butler had 32 points and eight rebounds, Stephen Curry warmed up in the second half to finish with 27 points and seven assists, and the Golden State Warriors beat the New York Knicks 126-113 on Thursday night.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
A three-year pilot run by the Brooklyn Justice Initiative and the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice aims to improve court compliance and reduce recidivism by meeting participants where they live.
Harlem native Teyana Taylor wins her first major acting honor at the 83rd Golden Globes Awards for her performance in Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another." Locals say it's a win for the whole neighborhood.
Legislation would protect and expand hunger programs and improve benefit security as New York pantries see rising demand.
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.
Mamdani appointed Tricia Shimamura as NYC's next parks commissioner at High Bridge Park in the Bronx.
Investigators said three people surrounded the 14-year-old on Roosevelt Avenue in Flushing.
FDNY crews spent hours battling the raging fire above a tire shop in Ridgewood, Queens. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
The fire ripped through multiple buildings, leaving dozens of people without a place to call home, authorities said. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
The Justice Department's investigation into the Minnesota governor and Minneapolis mayor comes as tensions continue to escalate in the state. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports.
