Molotov cocktails thrown at Staten Island home, NYPD says
The NYPD said officers responded to a report of a possible explosive device on Roma Avenue late Wednesday night.
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The NYPD said officers responded to a report of a possible explosive device on Roma Avenue late Wednesday night.
A Molotov cocktail mystery is under investigation on Staten Island after three devices were hurled at a home in New Dorp. As CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports, it was a stroke of luck for the homeowner that the explosives didn't start a fire.
Investigators believe two people threw the explosive devices at a house in New Dorp, but they did not ignite. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
Police said two suspects threw improvised explosives at the home in New Dorp and drove away in a two-door sedan. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Police said improvised explosives were thrown, but there were no explosions, fires or injuries reported.
More than 1,000 new seats for New York City's 3-K program were announced Tuesday by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
The displeasure came on the same day the borough was included in the announcement of more than 1,000 new seats for the city's free 3-K program. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
It's the first phase of Mayor Zohran Mamdani's campaign promise of universal child care. But as CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports, one borough is missing from the rollout.
Army Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis' parents accepted the award from President Trump at the White House on Monday. Ollis was killed in Afghanistan in 2013 when he used his body to protect a Polish army officer during a suicide bombing. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
New York Republicans and the Trump administration had sought the high court's intervention in the redistricting battle.
Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella sits down with CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer to discuss the city's plowing efforts, the borough seceding from the city and the snowball incident involving NYPD officers.
After days of uncertainty, we now know the Staten Island St. Patrick's Day Parade will go on as scheduled Sunday.
An oversight hearing into New York City's response to both of this year's major snowstorms took place at City Hall on Friday. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Some fed-up Staten Island residents have resorted to digging themselves out on streets that remained covered in snow two days after a blizzard walloped the city.
Some narrow streets that have parked cars on them make it difficult for plows to clean the snow up.
New York City Public School students returned to in-person classes Tuesday morning as the city continued to dig out following Monday's historic blizzard.
The city has pledged more resources will be dedicated to the borough after numerous complaints from residents who had to take snow removal into their own hands. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Piles of snow are still blocking some Staten Island streets. As CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports, residents in one neighborhood aren't waiting and got to work themselves.
As much of New York City continues to dig out from Sunday's blizzard, some neighbors on Staten Island say they feel abandoned by the city. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
Staten Island got hammered with about 2.5 feet of snow during Sunday's blizzard, but Tuesday, some roads were still completely impassable. The mayor defended the city's response. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
New York City Public School students returned to in-person classes Tuesday morning as the city continued to dig out following Monday's historic blizzard. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner and Aziza Shuler have team coverage.
New York City Public Schools will be back in session as normal Tuesday, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced.
Some are frustrated after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced school will be held in person on Tuesday after the major winter storm. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
Staten Island elected officials and residents say there's really no way the streets will be ready for buses to school on Tuesday morning. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
A dad from Staten Island ran into CBS News New York's Naomi Ruchim. He told her that his daughter is a nurse in Brooklyn, so he is driving her to work to make sure she arrives safely.
Police are searching for a suspect who jumped into the water at Mill Basin to evade police. It happened at around midnight at the Kings Plaza Shopping Center in Brooklyn.
The New York Knicks outlasted the Brooklyn Nets 93-92 on Friday night for their fifth consecutive victory.
Nicholas Brendon was best known for his role as Xander Harris on all seven seasons of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."
The Washington Capitals beat the New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Friday night.
Fifth-seeded St. John's beat Northern Iowa 79-53 on Friday night for its second NCAA Tournament victory since 2000.
Police are searching for a suspect who jumped into the water at Mill Basin to evade police. It happened at around midnight at the Kings Plaza Shopping Center in Brooklyn.
A Florida man has been arrested in connection to a deadly Upper East Side hit-and-run.
A man was driving under the influence Thursday night when he struck two cyclists, killing one, the NYPD said.
New York and New Jersey lawmakers have announced a bipartisan, bi-state bill to address E-ZPass late fees.
The good Samaritan who helped a woman after she was randomly attacked and stabbed in Queens is speaking out.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
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.
A New Jersey teen attending yeshiva school in Israel is back home after a journey that took him through three countries, at times on foot.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill accused ICE of ignoring the concerns of Roxbury residents after it bought the vacant warehouse on Route 46.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.
Montclair School District Board of Education members broke down in tears as they voted to close Renaissance Middle School.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
A driver was indicted on manslaughter and assault charges Thursday in a deadly crash that killed two teenagers on Long Island back in January.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
The Trump administration has been strategizing methods and options to secure or extract Iran's nuclear materials, according to multiple sources, as the military campaign against Tehran enters a more uncertain phase.
New York and New Jersey lawmakers have announced a bipartisan, bi-state bill to address E-ZPass late fees.
Border czar Tom Homan is expected back on Capitol Hill later Friday for bipartisan talks.
It is unclear under what circumstances President Trump would authorize the use of U.S. troops on the ground in Iran.
The Dark Skies Protection Act is aimed at reducing artificial light between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. across New York state.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
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.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
The New York Knicks outlasted the Brooklyn Nets 93-92 on Friday night for their fifth consecutive victory.
The Washington Capitals beat the New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Friday night.
Fifth-seeded St. John's beat Northern Iowa 79-53 on Friday night for its second NCAA Tournament victory since 2000.
No. 4 seed Alabama rallied from an early double-digit deficit to beat 13th-seeded Hofstra 90-70 in a first-round game in the Midwest Region of the NCAA Tournament on Friday.
Top-seeded Arizona opened its NCAA Tournament run with a 92-58 victory over Long Island on Friday.
Members of the Apollo Theater, where Kiki Shepard left her mark for 15 years, reflect on her legacy after the Harlem icon's death at age 74.
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.
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.
Two people are accused of attempting to steal a car from the Kings Plaza shopping center. One of them is in custody, but the other suspect attempted to get away by jumping into the water. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
St. John's is headed to the Second Round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament after blowing out Northern Iowa. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston and Andrew Ramos report.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for March 20 at 11 p.m.
A driver is accused of running over two delivery workers in Harlem, killing one and critically injuring the other. It was all caught on camera. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
Thousands more Marines and war ships are headed toward the Middle East, but President Trump says he's considering "winding down" the operation. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
