City: Park Enforcement Patrol Officers Do Not Need Guns
The city has pushed back against Park Enforcement Patrol officers who are asking for guns, saying it is not necessary.
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The city has pushed back against Park Enforcement Patrol officers who are asking for guns, saying it is not necessary.
Following a violent stabbing rampage last week that injured five people – including a toddler – in Riverside Park South last week, Parks Enforcement Patrol officers are pushing the city to give them guns.
A man was found stabbed to death, and a woman was hospitalized with stab wounds, on Long Island Sunday morning, according to a published report.
The victims continued to recuperate Wednesday, following the bizarre slashing of five people – including a toddler – in Riverside Park South on the Upper West Side.
The incident happened shortly before 8 a.m. Tuesday on a bike path along the Hudson River near West 59th Street.
The Medical Examiner's office has identified the victim as Jonathan Denver, 24. Cameron Mullins, an investigator with the office, said authorities were still trying to determine the city where Denver lived.
Authorities said suspect Steven Torres, 22, admitted to the stabbing because he said Ever Orozco blew him kisses and made sexual advances.
Steven Torres, of the Bronx, has been charged with second-degree murder as a hate crime and criminal possession of a weapon in connection with the death of 69-year-old Ever Orozco.
Two got into some sort of confrontation around 1:30 p.m. under the elevated 7 train tracks at Elmhurst Avenue and Roosevelt Avenue.
Police on Saturday were searching for a Long Island man who allegedly stabbed his father, and then stole a neighbor's sport-utility vehicle.
Diones Espinal, 31, chased down his ex-girlfriend who was a passenger in a Honda Pilot that was being driven by a 28-year-old man described as a platonic friend, according to authorities.
When the officers arrived at the apartment around 8:30 p.m., they saw a 37-year-old man stabbing a 35-year-old woman in the torso and legs.
Police shot and wounded a suspect who was allegedly seen stabbing a woman Saturday night in the South Bronx.
A 55-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with stabbing a man to death in a South Bronx residence.
Natasha Martinez, 17, was walking home from work alone around 11 p.m. last Monday when a man came up behind her and stabbed her nearly a dozen times just steps from her Woodhaven home, police said.
Natasha Martinez was walking home from work alone around 11 p.m. last Monday when a man came up behind her and stabbed her nearly a dozen times, police said.
The NYPD was investigating Wednesday whether the vicious stabbing of a teenager in Queens could be related to an earlier crime.
Police said 17-year-old Natasha Martinez was walking home from work alone around 11 p.m. Monday when a man came up behind her on 85th Street in Woodhaven and stabbed her nearly a dozen times.
One man was killed and another injured early Saturday in a stabbing in the Woodside section of Queens.
Heather Burke was taking the subway to work when she was violently slashed as the train pulled into the 59th Street and Lexington Avenue station.
Two women were rushed to the hospital after being attacked Monday at a subway station in Midtown.
A Clark, N.J. woman was found dead in her home a year ago Sunday, and police have asked for the public's help to solve the murder on the one-year anniversary.
The bad blood apparently has not dissipated between two well-known panhandlers in Times Square, who got into a fight that ended with one of them being stabbed, according to published reports.
A Boston Red Sox fan who was harassed and stabbed through the neck by a New York Yankees fan at a restaurant in 2010 has been awarded $4.3 million by a jury.
The 40- to 50-year-old man was found unconscious and unresponsive with multiple stab wounds to his torso, police said.
OG Anunoby scored 34 points to power the New York Knicks to a 142-103 win over the Denver Nuggets.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest on Friday.
John Miro, a 70-year-old Long Island crossing guard who was struck by a driver while on the job last week, has died, police confirm.
A New York State appeals court struck down a state law this week that banned landlords or realtors from turning away a tenant just because they use federal housing vouchers, like Section 8.
While the money promised by Gov. Mikie Sherrill will help Phillipsburg make sinkhole repairs, it won't be enough to get everyone back in their homes.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest on Friday.
John Miro, a 70-year-old Long Island crossing guard who was struck by a driver while on the job last week, has died, police confirm.
A New York State appeals court struck down a state law this week that banned landlords or realtors from turning away a tenant just because they use federal housing vouchers, like Section 8.
Actress Daryl Hannah explains why the depiction of herself in the FX miniseries "Love Story" is unacceptable in an op-ed in Friday's New York Times.
To keep New Yorkers safe from global threats, the NYPD maintains a massive intelligence operation at its Joint Operations Center.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest on Friday.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It's a First Alert Weather Day.
The Tri-State Area's weekend is looking like a tale of two seasons with both snow and sunshine.
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest on Friday.
While the money promised by Gov. Mikie Sherrill will help Phillipsburg make sinkhole repairs, it won't be enough to get everyone back in their homes.
The suspect allegedly used Google Translate to threaten to shoot a cashier at Mi Rinconcito Ecuatoriano in Newark.
Americans coming from the Middle East arrived at JFK Airport on Thursday and said the U.S. evacuation plan after attacking Iran was grossly insufficient.
New Jersey E-ZPass users could soon be able to ditch the tags mounted to their windshields to pay tolls.
John Miro, a 70-year-old Long Island crossing guard who was struck by a driver while on the job last week, has died, police confirm.
Middle Country Road in Suffolk County will be getting major improvements, as a portion of it has been on a list of New York's ten deadliest roads for years.
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.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann allegedly used burner phones to contact dozens of sex workers more than 500 times up until the months before his arrest, according to a new court filing.
New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins' office confirmed the budget plan will have a "robust progressive and corporate tax proposal."
Americans coming from the Middle East arrived at JFK Airport on Thursday and said the U.S. evacuation plan after attacking Iran was grossly insufficient.
The timing of Trump's Truth Social post announcing Kristi Noem's removal as DHS secretary took DHS officials and the secretary herself by surprise.
The announcement comes amid criticism of DHS spending under Noem, and as Congress has allowed the department's funding to lapse.
The New York City Council held a hearing Thursday on sanctuary city laws, and how well agencies are complying, prompting a rally outside City Hall.
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.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Failed contract agreements between Mount Sinai and Anthem have caused thousands of New York patients to lose in-network care.
New York Attorney General Letitia James' office has ordered NYU Langone Health to resume its Transgender Youth Health Program.
Actress Daryl Hannah explains why the depiction of herself in the FX miniseries "Love Story" is unacceptable in an op-ed in Friday's New York Times.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Brian Anthony Moreland is a Tony Award-nominated producer who has worked on numerous hit shows and joins a short list of Black producers working on Broadway.
Pokémon fans across New York City waited in live for special events marking the franchise's 30th anniversary.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
OG Anunoby scored 34 points to power the New York Knicks to a 142-103 win over the Denver Nuggets.
The Rangers beat the Maple Leafs 6-2 on Thursday night to pick up their first regulation win at home in more than three months.
Cutter Gauthier scored twice in a span of just over three minutes in the first period, backup Ville Husso stopped 42 shots and the Anaheim Ducks beat the New York Islanders 5-1.
The New Jersey Devils beat Toronto 4-3 on Wednesday night, sending the Maple Leafs to their fifth straight loss.
The Oklahoma City Thunder edged the New York Knicks 103-100 on Wednesday night.
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.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
Could New York City's harsh winter weather end up curbing the number of rats? Here's why experts are saying don't count on it.
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.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for March 6 at 11 p.m.
Friday in Chicago, there was a tribute to Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died last month at the age of 84. The civil rights giant was remembered by presidents, preachers, musicians and just plain folks. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
A total of 15 people died in New Jersey during the blizzard in February.
Dozens of tenants have been displaced after a partial roof collapse at a Bloomfield, New Jersey, apartment building. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
President Trump demanded Iran's "unconditional surrender" Friday, and this weekend, he's set to attend the dignified transfer of six U.S. service members killed in the war. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
