17-Year-Old Girl Killed In Newark Triple Shooting
Laniay Grifin, 17, of Brooklyn was killed Sunday after gunfire broke out in front of a store on South 14th Street around 9:30 p.m., prosecutors said.
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Laniay Grifin, 17, of Brooklyn was killed Sunday after gunfire broke out in front of a store on South 14th Street around 9:30 p.m., prosecutors said.
A Uniondale man was shot outside of his home on Sunday morning. Ainsworth Evans, 26, was studying at Nassau Community College, he dreamed of becoming a police officer.
A Bronx man was pronounced Dead On Arrival at Lincoln Hospital on Saturday. Police found Christopher Muse, 25, of Mott Haven with a stab wound to the torso after responding to a call about a shooting inside of an East 141 Street apartment.
Police responding to a call of 'shots fired' in Springfield Gardens, Queens found three black males dead, each with multiple gunshot wounds, on Saturday morning.
"Officer Groves is clearly lucky to be alive," Police Commissioner Ray Kelly said. "He was shot from no more than eight feet away. He would have almost certainly have been killed if it wasn't for his bullet-resistant vest."
Police surrounded the house on Polo Lane around 8:30 a.m. Friday after getting a call about a woman shot in the head. The caller said that her 82-year-old father had killed her 79-year-old mother and was going to kill himself, police said.
The incident happened around 11 p.m. at the corner of Cornelia Street and Evergreen Avenue in Bushwick.
Sean Terrell is charged with attempted murder, criminal use of a firearm, criminal possession of a weapon, reckless endangerment and menacing a police officer.
A Bronx man was shot to death at a Father's Day celebration in Brooklyn.
The 23-year-old woman was driving "erratically" westbound on Church Avenue in a stolen Toyota Camry before colliding with a minivan, Deputy NYPD Commissioner Paul Browne said in a statement.
Killed were 30-year-old Amaury Rodriguez, 26-year-old Heriberto Suazo and 25-year-old Louis - aka Patrick - Catalan, according to police.
A 25-year-old male who was shot in the back has died, he was originally listed in critical condition. Three other victims have been listed in stable condition.
Prosecutors from multiple counties in New Jersey have announced the conclusion of a seven-month gang investigation.
The 17 boys and girls had just finished choir practice at the Mt. Pisgah African Methodist Episcopal Church Tuesday night and were about to be driven home when shots ran out.
The shooting inside the Rugged Sole hat and shoe store left a 12-year-old boy and another man injured, according to police.
A stroll through the neighborhood quickly turned into a walk from hell for a woman in New Brunswick, NJ.
Police said that one man was fatally shot and three others were wounded in a shootout inside a New York City housing project on Saturday morning.
The little girl was shot in the buttocks just before 5:30 p.m. Monday. Police said she was caught in the crossfire as rival gangs shot their way out of a corner grocery store.
A 13-year-old girl is dead and her mother seriously wounded in a shooting that ended with a firefight between officers and the woman's son, police said Tuesday.
Mawahib Elbahi was with her two young children outside their Astoria apartment building on Tuesday when a bullet struck her in the upper arm.
The injury is not considered life-threatening. The man was taken to New York Hospital.
Four suspects have been arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting that left a 15-year-old Queens girl seriously injured.
One suspect was killed Thursday morning during a shooting at an East Harlem pharmacy, police said. Surveillance video obtained exclusively by CBS 2 showed the chaotic scene.
Police said a group of men fire shots into an Elmont home after a woman yelled at them to stop hitting her boyfriend's car.
Camden County Prosecutor Warren Faulk said investigators were still working Sunday to determine a motive for the shooting.
A long-time New York City driver says he monitored his E-ZPass account and paid his tolls, but he was still hit with huge late fees.
Jack Hughes had three assists, and the Devils dented the Bruins' playoff chances by beating them 4-3 in overtime Monday night.
Deni Avdija and Toumani Camara each scored 18 points, and the Trail Blazers coasted to 114-95 victory over the Nets on Monday night.
Alex Laferriere had a goal and two assists to lead the Los Angeles Kings to a 4-1 win over the New York Rangers on Monday night.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A long-time New York City driver says he monitored his E-ZPass account and paid his tolls, but he was still hit with huge late fees.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is moving to lower the speed limit around hundreds of schools in New York City as part of a major escalation of the Vision Zero initiative.
A Palestinian woman who had been living and working in Paterson, New Jersey, has been released after a year in ICE custody in Texas, her legal team says.
Many paid their respects Monday to legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos. The 82-year-old died early Thursday morning of pneumonia, his family said.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
Jeanne Hengemuhle has made history as the first woman in charge of the New Jersey State Police.
A Palestinian woman who had been living and working in Paterson, New Jersey, has been released after a year in ICE custody in Texas, her legal team says.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
New Jersey's new Portal North Bridge opened for NJ Transit on Monday, marking a milestone for commuters after weeks of disruptions.
Ten people and six vehicles were involved in the fatal accident on Long Island, according to New York State Police. Two people in their 80s were killed.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
Prosecutors said Matthew Smith fended off efforts to hand over his car keys before the crash that killed Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa.
A Manorville breeder was charged with animal neglect after dogs and puppies were allegedly left alone in poor conditions as a blizzard struck New York.
A father and son died in an overnight fire on Long Island. Kenneth Roberts, 42, and his son Mekhi, 12, were trapped in intense smoke inside a basement apartment.
A long-time New York City driver says he monitored his E-ZPass account and paid his tolls, but he was still hit with huge late fees.
Jeanne Hengemuhle has made history as the first woman in charge of the New Jersey State Police.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is moving to lower the speed limit around hundreds of schools in New York City as part of a major escalation of the Vision Zero initiative.
With oil markets paralyzed by the U.S.-Iran war, the Trump administration says it could escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz — a massive undertaking that experts say could already be in the preparatory stages.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order Friday establishing the first-ever Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs.
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 new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
Jack Hughes had three assists, and the Devils dented the Bruins' playoff chances by beating them 4-3 in overtime Monday night.
Deni Avdija and Toumani Camara each scored 18 points, and the Trail Blazers coasted to 114-95 victory over the Nets on Monday night.
Alex Laferriere had a goal and two assists to lead the Los Angeles Kings to a 4-1 win over the New York Rangers on Monday night.
The Jets will receive a 2027 sixth-round draft pick from the Chiefs and pick up $7 million of Fields' guaranteed $10 million salary.
The top 16 seeds in the 68-team women's NCAA field will host first- and second-round games, with the regional rounds being played at two neutral sites for the fourth straight year.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
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.
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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.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn says the rain will exit the area during the overnight hours and Tuesday is looking sunny and brisk, with highs only reaching around 40.
He says he was hit with huge late fees he didn't know about. Out of options, he turned to CBS News New York Investigates' Mahsa Saeidi.
A bunch of them arrived at Newark Liberty International Airport on Monday and were thankful for all the hard work done to get them out of the war zone. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Leqaa Kordia walked out of an immigration center in Texas on Monday. She was among roughly 100 people arrested outside of Columbia University during protests in 2024. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
Firefighters raced to the rescue, but the blaze proved to be too powerful. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
