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.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Stocks are falling sharply on Wall Street on Thursday as oil prices rise further because of the war with Iran.
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 is holding a hearing Thursday on sanctuary city laws, and how well agencies are complying, prompting a rally outside City Hall.
A driver is wanted after they struck and killed a young child in Brooklyn and then fled the scene Thursday, New York City police said.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
The New York City Council is holding a hearing Thursday on sanctuary city laws, and how well agencies are complying, prompting a rally outside City Hall.
A driver is wanted after they struck and killed a young child in Brooklyn and then fled the scene Thursday, New York City police said.
Two teen girls were rescued from a stuck elevator at NJ Transit's Ninth Street/Congress Street light rail station over the weekend.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
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.
Pet owners should be extra cautious with their pets during and after the major winter snowstorm impacting the New York and New Jersey area.
Two teen girls were rescued from a stuck elevator at NJ Transit's Ninth Street/Congress Street light rail station over the weekend.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Four people were critically injured after an explosion at Savita Naturals in Logan Township, New Jersey, officials said.
Some New Jersey residents are among the Americans in more than a dozen Middle Eastern countries scrambling to get home amid the war with Iran.
On Tuesday morning, FIFA officials marked 100 days until the World Cup 2026 kickoff by lighting up the Empire State Building.
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.
Some Iranian Americans on Long Island tell CBS News New York they're emotional and praying for a path to freedom as their families abroad grapple with the newly-launched war.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
The Embassy Diner in Bethpage was one of the only establishments open during the February blizzard. The owner generously donated food to dozens of hospital staff members who had to work through the storm.
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 is holding a hearing Thursday on sanctuary city laws, and how well agencies are complying, prompting a rally outside City Hall.
A new bill could potentially allow for outdoor and public drinking for the duration of the FIFA World Cup in New York this summer.
New York City Councilwoman Vickie Paladino is hiring a lawyer to fight an attempt by the Ethics Committee to censure her because of social media posts it deemed Islamophobic.
Radio host Sid Rosenberg apologized Wednesday for hateful remarks he made about New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
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.
Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield agreed to temporarily extend their deadline to negotiate a new contract.
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.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
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.
Bam Adebayo had 23 points, nine rebounds and six steals, and the Miami Heat beat the Brooklyn Nets 124-98 on Tuesday night in the opener of a two-game series.
The New York Knicks beat the Toronto Raptors 111-95 on Wednesday night for their fifth win in six games.
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.
A Jewish congregation in Brooklyn is fighting to save their historic house of worship.
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 teen girls were rescued from a stuck elevator at NJ Transit's Ninth Street/Congress Street light rail station over the weekend.
The hearing followed a Department of Investigation review that found gaps and insufficient guidance in city agencies' compliance with sanctuary policies and practices. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
How much longer can Americans expect to see rising costs at the pumps?
Abby is a 9-year-old domestic medium hair cut who weighs eight pounds. She is a homebody and enjoys sitting on people's lap.
As tensions rise in the Middle East following the war with Iran, the NYPD is ramping up security here at home.
