Police: Suspects Took $6,000 From Woman, 91, In Pigeon Drop Scam On Staten Island
Police were seeking two suspects Wednesday, after a 91-year-old woman lost $6,000 in a pigeon drop scam on Staten Island last month.
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Police were seeking two suspects Wednesday, after a 91-year-old woman lost $6,000 in a pigeon drop scam on Staten Island last month.
Police say a woman crashed her car into a wall after her grandmother inexplicably pulled her hair as they drove on Staten Island.
The dog - a 3-year-old pit bull named Jay -- was found locked in a freezing bedroom.
A teenage computer whiz from Staten Island stood accused Friday of hacking into the records at his high school and changing his grades.
The New York Post, citing a video released by conservative activist James O'Keefe, claims that Eric Garner's daughter is caught on video saying Sharpton is only interested in money.
Staten Island is serving up some of the best food in New York City.
Last Thursday, at least two murals were tagged with anti-semitic and hateful messages, according to the NYPD.
The woman is suspected in five cases in which pocketbooks containing bank cards and cash were removed as well as cell phones.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has set a May 5 date for a congressional special election to replace Michael Grimm, the Staten Island congressman who resigned last month after pleading guilty to tax evasion.
Cardinal Timothy Dolan showed his support for Coptic Christians at a prayer service on Thursday, after the massacre of 21 followers of the faith by Islamic State militants.
Vandalism on Staten Island has turned up in the form of hateful messages on outdoor works of art.
The search was under way Wednesday for a man who stole $1,300 that another man left on the counter at a Dunkin' Donuts on Staten Island.
A Staten Island mother helped save a police officer in distress earlier this month, when the officer's unmarked squad car crashed into a front yard.
A man is dead after his vehicle struck a utility pole early Tuesday in the Mariners Harbor section of Staten Island.
Scott LoBaido said he is on a mission to paint a three dimensional version of the American flag on one veteran's post in every state.
At New York City rinks, you'll join native and non-native New Yorkers as they glide, spin, jump, and, yes, even wipe out.
A Staten Island woman has pleaded guilty to animal cruelty charges, following charges that she threw ammonia in a dog's eyes.
In a story right out of a horror movie, a young mother was tied up, beaten and nearly killed in her own home in the middle of the day.
A Staten Island mother stood accused Friday of threatening to blow up her daughter's school after her daughter failed an exam.
The New York Civil Liberties Union and other petitioners have gone to court to demand that Judge William Garnett open the record in the Eric Garner case.
The New York Civil Liberties Union was set to go to court Thursday, as the group demanded the release of the grand jury transcript from the Eric Garner case.
Developers have begun gearing up to break ground on a giant Ferris wheel on Staten Island.
Everyone knows that kids are expensive. Savvy, smart parents save money where they can, such as by buying adorable, new-to-you clothes from the city's best thrift stores.
The daughter of Eric Garner believes her father's memorial on Staten Island was burned to the ground by vandals on Martin Luther King Day.
Staten Island District Attorney Dan Donovan is all but locked in his place on the Republican and Conservative party lines as any would-be competitors have stepped aside.
Filip Forsberg scored the only goal in a shootout to lift the Predators over the Islanders 2-1 on Thursday night.
Police say a rock was thrown at a school bus on the New Jersey Turnpike, shattering a window and seriously injuring a young child.
The Buffalo Sabres beat the New York Rangers 5-2 on Thursday night to give them 12 victories in their past 13 games.
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Thursday night for their sixth straight victory.
Many news outlets, including CBS News New York, were excluded from Mayor Zohran Mamdani's first official City Hall press conference Wednesday.
Many news outlets, including CBS News New York, were excluded from Mayor Zohran Mamdani's first official City Hall press conference Wednesday.
Video of an angry confrontation during intermission at a performance of "Mamma Mia!" on Broadway is going viral on social media.
The people and businesses of Ridgewood, Queens, have banded together to help those impacted by the recent apartment building fire.
An armed patient who barricaded himself inside NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital was fatally shot by police on Thursday.
The man convicted of murdering Westchester County social worker Maria Coto was sentenced on Thursday.
Investigators said the victim was struck by a bullet inside his Danbury, Connecticut, home, and it came from the unit next door.
Enjoy the spring preview while it lasts because umbrellas will be your best friend this weekend!
It will feel more like March than January.
While Tuesday may have some bumps, the trend is toward milder, more pleasant weather.
You'll want to bundle up Monday in the New York City area for a chilly start to the week before wetter, milder weather arrives midweek.
Police say a rock was thrown at a school bus on the New Jersey Turnpike, shattering a window and seriously injuring a young child.
New Jersey has joined a growing list of states limiting students' cellphone use during the school day.
Enjoy the spring preview while it lasts because umbrellas will be your best friend this weekend!
Two people were killed and two others, including a toddler, were injured in a wrong-way crash involving an off-duty firefighter in Totowa, New Jersey.
New Jersey firefighters made a dramatic rescue, pulling a man trapped in his car out of the Hackensack River.
Enjoy the spring preview while it lasts because umbrellas will be your best friend this weekend!
John Pillaccio, accused in the fatal stabbing of a CVS employee on Long Island on Christmas Day, appeared before a judge on Wednesday.
It will feel more like March than January.
Roughly 17,000 nurses across eight hospitals in New York City and Long Island could take to the picket line as soon as next Monday.
A Long Island travel agent with Destiny Travel is accused of defrauding people out of tens of thousands of dollars.
Many news outlets, including CBS News New York, were excluded from Mayor Zohran Mamdani's first official City Hall press conference Wednesday.
U.S. prosecutors pursue new criminal probe centering on financial transactions between New York AG Letitia James and her hairdresser, two sources said.
Noem lauded Operation Salvo, which she said targeted members of the Trinitarios gang, saying it has led to 54 arrests.
John Sarcone is the fifth of the administration's picks for U.S. attorney who were serving in a temporary capacity and have been disqualified by a federal judge.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a plan for free child care for 2-year-olds.
A potentially deadly and drug-resistant fungus is spreading nationwide, including New York and New Jersey.
Brooklyn-based Maimonides Health is merging with NYC Health + Hospitals, New York City health leaders announced.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
Thousands of new flu cases in New York led to a 38% jump from the previous week, according to state health officials.
A spike in measles cases in Rockland County has New York health officials urging families to get vaccinated.
Video of an angry confrontation during intermission at a performance of "Mamma Mia!" on Broadway is going viral on social media.
Weinstein's defense attorney told the judge he'd like to pursue plea negotiations after last year's mistrial on a rape charge.
The annual festival will return to Queens this summer, running from June 5-7 at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park.
Theater fans get the opportunity to buy 2-for-1 tickets to 26 Broadway shows.
Nikki Glaser is hosting the Golden Globes for a second time and told CBS Mornings about the challenges of picking the perfect jokes.
Filip Forsberg scored the only goal in a shootout to lift the Predators over the Islanders 2-1 on Thursday night.
The Buffalo Sabres beat the New York Rangers 5-2 on Thursday night to give them 12 victories in their past 13 games.
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Thursday night for their sixth straight victory.
Paolo Banchero banked in a 3-pointer from the top of the key at the overtime buzzer to give the Magic a 104-103 victory over the Nets on Wednesday.
The Knicks snapped their four-game losing streak with a 123-111 victory over the Clippers on Wednesday night.
The people and businesses of Ridgewood, Queens, have banded together to help those impacted by the recent apartment building fire.
Student athletes at a high school in Queens have won both state and national video game championships.
Thousands of teachers across New York are participating in a statewide campaign demanding pension reform.
For the 48th year, El Museo del Barrio hosted a parade in East Harlem for Three Kings' Day.
City officials credit Project Restore, a paid mentorship and therapy initiative, with helping cut violence in Bed-Stuy and offering young men a path away from gangs.
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 January 8 at 11 p.m.
New Jersey State Police are asking for the public's help with an aggravated assault investigation on a school bus. Investigators say a rock was thrown at the bus, shattering a window and seriously injuring a child. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the details.
A police investigation is underway in Hudson Square.
A crash on the lower level of the Verrazzano Bridge caused massive backups in Brooklyn on Thursday night.
Protests continued Thursday in both Minneapolis and New York City following the deadly ICE shooting of a driver inside her SUV on Wednesday. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan and Andrew Ramos report.
