Suspect who allegedly set woman on fire in subway fanned flames, prosecutors say
Authorities are revealing more details surrounding the killing of a woman who was set on fire while sleeping on the New York City subway.
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Authorities are revealing more details surrounding the killing of a woman who was set on fire while sleeping on the New York City subway.
According to the criminal complaint, Sebastian Zapeta allegedly set the unidentified woman's clothes on fire, and then fanned the flames by waving a shirt around her, which caused the flames to fully engulf her. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
A woman died after she was set on fire aboard the New York City subway on an F train in Brooklyn, police say.
Gov. Kathy Hochul and MTA Chair Janno Lieber held a news conference Wednesday to announce that 250 more National Guard troops are coming to help support security in the subway system, and that every subway car now is equipped with a camera.
The MTA board will hold its final meeting of the year Wednesday and it's set to discuss the new toll and possibly a fare hike. CBS News New York's Derick Waller has a preview.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced Monday the upcoming rollout of more than 400 new cars.
The outage sparked widespread delays and changes on the A, C, F and G lines, and officials said evacuations took nearly three hours. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook asks officials for answers.
Subway disruptions continue after Wednesday night's power outage in Brooklyn. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook has what to know for the commute.
Marine veteran Daniel Penny was found not guilty of criminally negligent homicide in the death of Jordan Neely. Now with a civil suit looming, what are the legal actions the Neely family can take? Professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice Gloria Browne-Marshall breaks down the case.
Daniel Penny was found not guilty of criminally negligent homicide in the 2023 chokehold death of Jordan Neely on a New York City subway car.
Jury deliberations resume Monday in the Daniel Penny subway chokehold trial, but jurors will only need to consider one lesser charge.
The manslaughter charge against Daniel Penny has been dismissed after jurors told the judge twice Friday that they were unable to reach a unanimous vote.
Jurors deliberating in the Daniel Penny trial sent a note to the judge Friday morning indicating they are unable to reach a unanimous vote on the second-degree manslaughter charge he faces. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports, and and Fordham law professor Cheryl Bader offers analysis on what this means for the trial.
Penny, 26, is charged in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely aboard a subway last year. The Marine veteran has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges.
Jurors have wrapped up a third day of deliberations in the trial of Daniel Penny.
Penny, a Marine veteran, has pleaded not guilty to charges related to the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on board the subway last year. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
Penny faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges in the subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely last year. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
Jurors sent a note to the judge Wednesday morning requesting to see a video compilation depicting the events from last year, including body camera video, witness cell phone video, and Penny's station house interview. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Jurors in the Daniel Penny trial will continue to deliberate on a verdict Wednesday. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has an update on the case.
Closing arguments are over, and jurors in the Daniel Penny trial are trying to reach a verdict. They began deliberating Tuesday afternoon. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
Deliberations could begin Tuesday in the Daniel Penny manslaughter trial. The Marine veteran is charged in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on a subway last year. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Penny, a Marine veteran, is charged in the deadly chokehold of Jordan Neely on the subway last year in Manhattan. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the latest from the courthouse.
The Daniel Penny trial entered closing arguments Monday in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on the subway in Manhattan.
The Daniel Penny trial entered closing arguments Monday in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on the subway in Manhattan. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports from the courthouse.
Penny, a Marine veteran, is charged in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely last year onboard an F train in Manhattan. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has a closer look at the case.
The move would reduce the minimum uninsured motorist coverage for ride-share services from $1.5 million to as low as $35,000.
Aerial shots of the blaze appear to show a portion of the building on East Main Street collapsed overnight.
New York Mets slugger Juan Soto is scheduled to undergo an MRI after he left Friday night's game against the San Francisco Giants with right calf tightness.
Francisco Alvarez homered twice and rookie Nolan McLean retired his first 15 batters as the New York Mets snapped a three-game skid Friday night with a 10-3 rout of the San Francisco Giants.
President Trump ordered the Department of Homeland Security to find a way to pay "each and every employee" of the agency.
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New York City's attempt to reduce class sizes will likely be pushed back for two years, a state senator told CBS News New York.
Stony Brook University professor Timothy Glotch is one of 10 scientists selected to shape research plans for NASA's next Artemis missions.
The struggle for some dementia patients and caregivers just to get through the day can be daunting and stressful, but some programs in New York are helping alleviate stress.
Social media influencers are driving a dangerous trend of people trespassing to explore abandoned buildings, New York State Police say.
Easter weekend kicks off with May-like weather in the New York area before rain returns for the holiday.
UConn's jaw-dropping buzzer beater catapulted them to the Final Four.
Bridgeport firefighter Terrence Cramer was killed after his girlfriend's ex shot him in a fit of rage at a Connecticut home, according to an arrest warrant.
Jabari Bush is accused of fatally shooting active-duty Bridgeport Firefighter Terrence Cramer in Shelton, police said.
Warmer weather will return to New York City and the surrounding area soon.
The move would reduce the minimum uninsured motorist coverage for ride-share services from $1.5 million to as low as $35,000.
Aerial shots of the blaze appear to show a portion of the building on East Main Street collapsed overnight.
Easter weekend kicks off with May-like weather in the New York area before rain returns for the holiday.
With just over one square mile of land, the City of Hoboken says the 2026 FIFA World Cup could be a once-in-a-generation opportunity for homeowners.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving into Drumthwacket, the governor's official residence in Princeton.
Stony Brook University professor Timothy Glotch is one of 10 scientists selected to shape research plans for NASA's next Artemis missions.
A Long Island man accused of shooting his sister in the head with a crossbow pleaded not guilty to attempted murder Thursday.
A Long Island high schooler and his mom are being credited with saving a sleeping neighbor from a house fire.
New York Republican gubernatorial nominee Bruce Blakeman said Tuesday he will sue the state after the Campaign Finance Board denied him matching funds.
The driver accused of striking and killing a Nassau County school crossing guard in February has been arraigned.
President Trump ordered the Department of Homeland Security to find a way to pay "each and every employee" of the agency.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving into Drumthwacket, the governor's official residence in Princeton.
The search for the second crew member, a weapons system officer, is continuing, two U.S. officials said.
One of the sources said Hegseth wants someone in the role who will implement President Trump and Hegseth's vision for the Army.
A pastor in New Jersey was taken into custody by immigration agents while working at his day job, according to church members.
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.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
Megan Thee Stallion was released from a New York City hospital after she got sick during a performance of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
New York Mets slugger Juan Soto is scheduled to undergo an MRI after he left Friday night's game against the San Francisco Giants with right calf tightness.
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The New York Knicks routed the Chicago Bulls 136-96 on Friday night in a game they led by 47 points.
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New York has filed a lawsuit against solar company Attyx, saying it didn't just sell panels, it sold promises it couldn't keep.
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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.
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The Fresh Air Fund has been hosting free summer camps for kids living in New York City for nearly 150 years. CEO Lisa Gitelson discusses the benefits and how parents can choose the best option for their kids.
Paterson firefighters battled intense flames coming from the entire building on East Main Street.
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