Bronx borough president says missing swimmer is student from Soundview
Brandon Figueroa, 18, a Soundview resident and high school student, went missing in the waters at Rockaway Beach, the Bronx borough president said.
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Brandon Figueroa, 18, a Soundview resident and high school student, went missing in the waters at Rockaway Beach, the Bronx borough president said.
Police said a woman was driving northbound on Beach Avenue in Soundview when shots were fired and a bullet hit the car's rear window.
The gunfire erupted just after 6:30 p.m. on Saturday in the Soundview section. Police are searching for the gunman. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
CBS News New York's Erica Lunsford shows us the impact it has had.
Police say they're looking for a pair of suspects after two violent crimes in the Soundview section.
The family of a 78-year-old Bronx man who fell down an elevator shaft spoke out Tuesday, just two days after the horrific accident.
The Allerton Resource Center was set up to help out hundreds of people displaced from a fire in mid January. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
A 24-year-old man was stabbed after a woman lured him into an apartment in the Bronx, according to NYPD.
Police say an officer shot a 19-year-old man in the Soundview section of the Bronx on Friday.
The NYPD is investigating the death of a newborn baby found in the courtyard of an apartment building in the Soundview section of the Bronx.
Police said the brothers got into an argument with another group at a party in the Soundview section.
The incidents happened early Tuesday morning in Soundview, setting off panic among area residents. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
A 15-year-old Bronx girl is charged with murder in the stabbing death of 17-year-old Emery Mizell. Sources say it happened Thursday during a fight between two groups of teenagers at a building in Soundview.
Police are investigating the stabbing death of a 17-year-old girl in the Bronx. It happened Thursday afternoon on Boynton Avenue in the Soundview section. The teen was stabbed in the chest and rushed to a local hospital, where she died. Police say three teenagers are in custody for questioning.
Officers fired 41 shots at Diallo, who they thought was reaching for a gun, during an encounter on Feb. 4, 1999.
Flames could be seen shooting from the roof as crews tried to evacuate those inside.
Among the victims are three firefighters who suffered minor injuries. As many as 50 people have been displaced from their homes. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook is live on the scene in Soundview.
More than 100 firefighters responded to the scene.
Two deadly fires broke out in the Soundview section of the Bronx just hours apart this weekend. As CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian reports, families are now salvaging their belongings instead of celebrating the new year. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/47nkNTM
More than 100 firefighters responded to the scene on Colgate Avenue.
Citizen video shows flames shooting out of the windows of an apartment on the second floor.
One person was killed and five others were hurt after a fire broke out in a Bronx apartment building Saturday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/48ymvTo
Police say the 41-year-old victim was taken to a local hospital.
The fire started around 7 p.m. Sunday inside a 10th floor apartment in the Soundview neighborhood.
The fire started around 7 p.m. Sunday inside a 10th-floor apartment in the Soundview neighborhood. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian reports
New Jersey officials are once again urging World Cup ticket holders to lean on public transportation to get to Tuesday's match between France and Senegal.
The Mets fell behind by nine runs through two innings and never came close to recovering in an eventual 12-0 loss to the Reds on Monday night.
Controversy is swirling in one Long Island village after Pride flags were taken down just as celebrations were ramping up. The move followed complaints about them hanging above banners honoring local military heroes.
The Bronx district attorney and NYPD say they have taken a major step in arresting dozens of people for allegedly selling drugs at all hours of the day.
New York City's top officials promise a robust security plan for the New York Knicks championship parade, which is expected to be one of the biggest in the city's history.
New Jersey officials are once again urging World Cup ticket holders to lean on public transportation to get to Tuesday's match between France and Senegal.
Controversy is swirling in one Long Island village after Pride flags were taken down just as celebrations were ramping up. The move followed complaints about them hanging above banners honoring local military heroes.
The Bronx district attorney and NYPD say they have taken a major step in arresting dozens of people for allegedly selling drugs at all hours of the day.
New York City's top officials promise a robust security plan for the New York Knicks championship parade, which is expected to be one of the biggest in the city's history.
A vending machine in Coney Island is offering something unusual alongside the neighborhood's classic attractions: original artwork from local artists.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Thursday and Friday will be First Alert Weather Days in the New York City area, with high temperatures and the chance for strong storms.
The Stamford Fire Department said high winds ripped the 3,000-square-foot flag off the pole atop the WWE building and sent it flying into electrical wires.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
New Jersey officials are once again urging World Cup ticket holders to lean on public transportation to get to Tuesday's match between France and Senegal.
The FBI is investigating after a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent was struck by a vehicle and then opened fire in New Jersey on Monday morning.
Vinícius Júnior scored an equalizing goal in the 32nd minute to give five-time champion Brazil a 1-1 draw against Morocco.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
Ten of the 16 stadiums hosting Men's World Cup matches across North America are using Rutgers turfgrass, which is bred at a sprawling 300-acre research farm in Freehold.
Controversy is swirling in one Long Island village after Pride flags were taken down just as celebrations were ramping up. The move followed complaints about them hanging above banners honoring local military heroes.
After a 10-year fight, a Long Island mother's push for family court reforms is nearing the finish line.
Severe weather and storm threats return to the New York City area on Sunday.
The man accused of driving drunk and killing a Nassau County police officer in January has changed his plea to guilty.
Long Island reporter Jennifer McLogan was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Folio Awards Luncheon.
The U.S. and Iran are expected to meet for a signing ceremony on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland, Pakistan's prime minister said.
The U.S. military has killed Niño Guerrero, the alleged leader of Venezuela-based gang Tren de Aragua, President Trump announced Friday.
Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would not harm U.S. consumers or weaken competition, DOJ antitrust enforcers said.
After a 10-year fight, a Long Island mother's push for family court reforms is nearing the finish line.
A federal appellate court denied a last-minute attempt by the Trump administration to stop the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center on Friday.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
The Broadway revival of the musical (nominated for 11 Tony Awards) depicts drama, joy and heartbreak in the pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century, with parallels to the contemporary world, from issues of race to the immigrant experience.
Madonna performed a surprise concert in Times Square weeks before the release of her "Confessions II" album.
New Jersey officials are once again urging World Cup ticket holders to lean on public transportation to get to Tuesday's match between France and Senegal.
The Mets fell behind by nine runs through two innings and never came close to recovering in an eventual 12-0 loss to the Reds on Monday night.
New York City's top officials promise a robust security plan for the New York Knicks championship parade, which is expected to be one of the biggest in the city's history.
Kevin Hart and Stephen A. Smith say Spike Lee deserves a championship ring from the Knicks. Rings are typically given to players, coaches and executives.
Knicks fans in New York City are still celebrating after the big win as they look forward to the ticker-tape parade Thursday.
A vending machine in Coney Island is offering something unusual alongside the neighborhood's classic attractions: original artwork from local artists.
A years-long battle is intensifying over the future of an old rail line in Queens that was abandoned after a fire over 50 years ago.
Harlem's historic Cotton Club recently announced it was up for sale. The news comes as jazz clubs across the borough disappear.
Jasir Gipson was shot by a stray bullet at 5 years old while walking with his mother. More than a decade later, he's graduating from high school with nothing but a smile.
Garbage piling up near freight train tracks is frustrating many Maspeth residents.
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.
Harlem has a strong Senegalese community with many fans excited for the historical game against France on Tuesday in New Jersey. CBS News New York's Luis Miguel Echegaray reports.
Luigi Mangione is being tried on federal and state charges for the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
The city is treating the ticker-tape parade like other major events, bringing in counter-terrorism resources. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Tuesday's World Cup match in New Jersey is expected to create a ripple effect across the entire region. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
It's a clear and comfortable morning with highs reaching into the upper 70s throughout the day. Showers and storms are on deck later in the week. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
