Man holding fake gun fatally shot by off-duty officer, NYPD says
An off-duty officer on Staten Island fatally shot a man who was pointing what appeared to be a real firearm, police said.
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An off-duty officer on Staten Island fatally shot a man who was pointing what appeared to be a real firearm, police said.
Police said it started with a 911 call about an armed man near a Staten Island diner. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
An off-duty police officer shot and critically injured a man on Staten Island, police sources say. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
A Staten Island homeowner is dealing with costly damage to his property, all thanks to what may be part of a social media challenge.
As CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports, this type of vandalism has happened before in the borough.
CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer has the latest on what is turning out to be an event-filled New York City mayoral campaign.
It's happening along heavily congested Hylan Boulevard. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado has more on what the NYPD and the borough president are urging drivers to keep in mind if they travel on that road.
Since 1864, every lighthouse in the U.S. was designed in the New York City borough. CBS News New York's John Elliott reports.
City officials and ferry riders are expressing optimism as NYC Ferry considers a new Bay Ridge stop on the St. George route.
A long-awaited ferry connection between Brooklyn and Staten Island may finally be on the horizon as New York City Ferry looks to make its first-ever overhaul to the city's waterborne transit system. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
Video shows people being rescued from flash flooding and submerged cars on the Clearview Expressway in Queens on Thursday afternoon.
Summer community theater is back on a Staten Island stage for the first time since the pandemic. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin takes us behind the scenes.
If New Yorkers could live anywhere in the city, where would it be?
NYC's Summer Streets return for 2025, starting in Queens and Staten Island where several blocks were shut down to vehicle traffic.
Con Edison says it's restored power to nearly 21,000 customers who experienced outages during Friday's storms.
In all, 22 miles of streets will be closed to cars in all five boroughs over five weekends this summer. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Storms brought down trees and caused other damage across the Tri-State Area on Friday. Staten Island was hit especially hard. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid and Lonnie Quinn report.
Storms brought lightning, strong winds and more to the Tri-State Area on Friday.
Several blocks will be shut down to vehicle traffic on Saturday for people to enjoy car-free time outside.
A 1-year-old baby is recovering after being thrown down a garbage chute on Staten Island Monday, police said.
Police sources say a person in custody is the 1-year-old's uncle. The incident happened at an apartment building in the Park Hill section of Staten Island. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
A 39-year-old man has been taken into custody. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
A 1-year-old baby is recovering after being thrown down a garbage chute on Staten Island Monday, police said.
West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes in New York City, but no human cases have been reported in the city so far in 2025.
The legendary hip-hop group from Staten Island is playing what it says are its final shows this week as part of its farewell tour.
Three members of a family of four were killed in a crash on the New Jersey Turnpike, leaving their community heartbroken.
Members of New York City's congressional delegation want to stop ICE agents from arresting immigrants at routine court appearances.
Republican Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is entering the 2026 New York governor's race, sources tell CBS News New York.
Alina Habba served as a personal lawyer to President Trump before she was tapped to temporarily serve as U.S. attorney in New Jersey.
A 20-year-old man surrendered himself to authorities in Buffalo, police said, more than three weeks after Boyd was shot and wounded in Manhattan.
Members of New York City's congressional delegation want to stop ICE agents from arresting immigrants at routine court appearances.
Republican Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is entering the 2026 New York governor's race, sources tell CBS News New York.
A 20-year-old man surrendered himself to authorities in Buffalo, police said, more than three weeks after Boyd was shot and wounded in Manhattan.
Mangione's defense attorneys are trying to have certain evidence withheld from his upcoming state trial, arguing the evidence was illegally obtained.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has put an end to speculation over where he will live once he takes office.
Sunday's weather was calm and pleasantly chilly, but big changes are in store as we begin the new work week.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
CBS News New York has learned Jed Parkington, who died by suicide during a standoff with law enforcement on Tuesday, was fascinated with Nazi Germany.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
First Alert Weather Days have been declared in the NYC area as the arctic chill could bring record low temperatures.
Three members of a family of four were killed in a crash on the New Jersey Turnpike, leaving their community heartbroken.
Three people are dead, including a minor, after a crash in East Windsor Township on the New Jersey Turnpike, state police said.
Sunday's weather was calm and pleasantly chilly, but big changes are in store as we begin the new work week.
Police in New Jersey are investigating a series of home break-ins with suspects allegedly targeting high-end cars.
The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup schedule has been released, including the slate of matches coming to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Republican Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is entering the 2026 New York governor's race, sources tell CBS News New York.
Sunday's weather was calm and pleasantly chilly, but big changes are in store as we begin the new work week.
A man is now in custody in Florida in connection to the 1997 murder of Tanya Denise Jackson on Long Island.
Nassau County Police charged Vito D'Ambrosio, of Seaford, with murdering his parents at A&A Italian Deli and Pizza in Bethpage.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
Members of New York City's congressional delegation want to stop ICE agents from arresting immigrants at routine court appearances.
Republican Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is entering the 2026 New York governor's race, sources tell CBS News New York.
Alina Habba served as a personal lawyer to President Trump before she was tapped to temporarily serve as U.S. attorney in New Jersey.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has put an end to speculation over where he will live once he takes office.
Zohran Mamdani shared a video Sunday reminding NYC residents about their rights when it comes to interacting with ICE agents.
New York has no plans to change hepatitis B vaccine guidance after a Centers for Disease Control advisory panel voted to stop recommending a first dose for newborns.
In New York alone, there have already been more than 17,000 flu cases and nearly 1,000 hospitalizations, and doctors anticipate it's only going to get worse as more people gather for the holidays.
Colette Smith of the Bronx was diagnosed with lung cancer, despite never smoking. Her survival story is central to her push for early detection.
Some New Yorkers want the mayor-elect to appoint a new "rat czar" when he takes office after an uptick in rat sightings.
Gio's Law would establish a $25 million grant program to equip law enforcement nationwide with EpiPens and train officers how to use them.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
The iconic Wythe Diner was physically moved Saturday from its location in Williamsburg to Steiner Studios in Brooklyn's Navy Yard.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play" and his role in the series "Emily in Paris," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been sentenced to three more months in prison for violating his supervised release terms in a New York gang case.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
A 20-year-old man surrendered himself to authorities in Buffalo, police said, more than three weeks after Boyd was shot and wounded in Manhattan.
Jack Eichel scored at 4:52 of overtime and the Golden Knights beat the Rangers 3-2 on Sunday night for their fourth straight win.
Jeff Kent was elected to baseball's Hall of Fame on Sunday by the contemporary era committee, while steroids-tainted stars Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were among seven players who fell short once again.
Carter Verhaeghe stays red-hot with his sixth goal in six games as the Florida Panthers top the New York Islanders 4-1 on Sunday.
Tua Tagovailoa remained unbeaten against the New York Jets, leading the Miami Dolphins to a 34-10 victory on Sunday.
Neighbors in Brooklyn's Victorian Flatbush are expressing frustration after the city designated only part of their area as a historic district.
Brooklyn's Prospect Park is getting financing for a long-term project to battle the impacts of climate change, city leaders say.
The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music plans a 12,000-square-foot campus at One Prospect Park West, aiming to serve thousands more with music therapy and education programs.
Some residents at NYCHA's Eastchester Gardens in the Bronx say they've been shivering on and off all week.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker returns to Downtown Brooklyn with diverse cultural influences, community outreach, and a fresh take on Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
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.
Pal-O-Mine Equestrian in Islandia is a place where disabled folks are doing a lot more than finding confidence in the stables. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Three members of a family of four from Bloomfield were killed in the crash on the New Jersey Turnpike. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
The Globes is the first major award show of the season and honors both movies and television -- and this year it added a new category: podcasts. CBS News New York's Gwen Baumgardner has more from Los Angeles.
The blaze happened just after 10 p.m. on Sunday at the Rivermere Apartments on Lake Avenue, and took the life of an 85-year-old man, officials said. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is entering the 2026 New York governor's race, sources tell CBS News New York.
