Paralyzed subway shove victim decries attacker's "evil action" at his sentencing
The man convicted of pushing a woman into a moving New York City subway car, leaving her paralyzed, was sentenced on Wednesday to 20 years in prison.
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The man convicted of pushing a woman into a moving New York City subway car, leaving her paralyzed, was sentenced on Wednesday to 20 years in prison.
Kamal Semrade was convicted of attempted murder and assault for the incident that happened in May 2023. Police say the victim Emine Oszoy was left paralyzed after she was attacked.
The MTA is planning numerous weekend closures and more than two dozen overnight shutdowns this year, according to Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso.
The NYPD has released an image of a person sought in connection with a shooting on board a subway train in Queens Monday.
The NYPD is looking for the suspects involved in a shooting on board a subway train during the evening rush in Queens Monday. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Police are looking for at least two people after they say a 15-year-old boy was shot on a Manhattan-bound A train Monday night.
Bairon Hernandez, 34, is due in court Monday as he faces murder charges in the death of 83-year-old Air Force veteran Richard Williams.
The MTA announced plans to replace thousands of New York City's decades-old subway cars with new models.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the MTA have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for withholding funds designed to extend the Second Avenue subway west into Harlem.
A Brooklyn man is facing multiple charges for allegedly pushing two people onto subway tracks on the Upper East Side Sunday.
A Brooklyn man is facing multiple charges for allegedly pushing two people onto subway tracks on the Upper East Side Sunday.
The NYPD released photos of the suspect Monday, asking the public for help identifying him. Officials said a person of interest was in custody Tuesday morning. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
New York City Police arrested a person of interest Tuesday who is accused of pushing two men onto the subway tracks on the Upper East Side Sunday.
The MTA is accusing the federal government of withholding nearly $60 million for Phase 2 of the Second Avenue subway, which would extend the Q line into East Harlem. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber gave an update Monday morning on subway service throughout New York City as the powerful nor'easter brought blizzard conditions to the area.
Transit crime has ticked up so far this year, according to NYPD crime data. The NYPD is blaming the recent cold.
MTA buses and subways are running on a normal schedule as the snow wraps up. MTA chair and CEO Janno Lieber discusses how crews geared up for the storm.
New York City subways are running throughout the storm and will continue to do so, MTA chairman and CEO Janno Lieber said Sunday.
Bill Amarosa, executive vice president of subways for New York City Transit, spoke to CBS News New York's Allen Devlin and Kristine Johnson on the challenges the winter storm poses to the subway system.
New York City subways and buses will keep running throughout the weekend snowstorm, the MTA said. NJ Transit, however, warned of possible suspensions.
One person was arrested after spitting on a cop and an MTA employee. The person also headbutted another officer, according to police.
An 18-year-old was hospitalized after a man stabbed and robbed him in a Bronx subway station. New York officers are searching for the suspect.
Police are looking for the suspect who allegedly punched an MTA conductor on a Queens subway platform.
New York officers are asking for the public's help in identifying a person who allegedly punched an MTA employee in the face on Sunday afternoon.
Plastic MetroCards that used to cost $1 are now being sold on eBay for thousands of dollars, after the card was discontinued.
Tensions ran high over whether or not to install locked gates at Washington Square Park at a Wednesday night meeting.
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" has canceled two weeks of performances following a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
Nathan Eovaldi cooled off the Yankees for the second time in eight days, and the Rangers got early home runs from Corey Seager and Evan Carter in a 6-1 victory Wednesday night.
The Knicks beat the 76ers, 108-102, on Wednesday night for a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has now left the intensive care unit, his spokesperson said, after being hospitalized with pneumonia.
Tensions ran high over whether or not to install locked gates at Washington Square Park at a Wednesday night meeting.
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" has canceled two weeks of performances following a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
Bronx tenants say they're being terrorized by a neighbor armed with a hatchet at all hours of the day.
Three siblings and their mother are fighting for their lives after a fire in Inwood that already took the lives of three of their neighbors.
In its annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents for 2025, the ADL found New York and New Jersey were the No. 1 and 3 locations in the country for antisemitic incidents.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
Rutgers University has rescinded its invitation to a graduation speaker, saying his anti-Israel comments make some uncomfortable.
In its annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents for 2025, the ADL found New York and New Jersey were the No. 1 and 3 locations in the country for antisemitic incidents.
Pop-up events from watch parties to street festivals will take place across New Jersey as the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway.
Firefighters are still working to put out hot spots at a burnt-out industrial complex in Belleville, New Jersey, three days after a massive fire.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
Brookhaven town residents are anxious and worried about the underwater toxic plume created by the landfill.
It's a mixed bag for Gov. Kathy Hochul in the latest poll.
Police identified the suspect in the deadly stabbing of two women on Long Island, saying he lived with one of them and worked with the other.
A suspect is in custody after two people were stabbed to death on Long Island early Friday morning, Nassau County police said.
Suffolk County officials say contamination from a former Grumman Navy site is far worse than previously acknowledged and is still spreading.
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has now left the intensive care unit, his spokesperson said, after being hospitalized with pneumonia.
A former cellmate has previously claimed that the note was written by Epstein after a failed suicide attempt less than a month before his death.
An NYPD captain has been transferred after video surfaced of him criticizing New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Democrats while on duty.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
Tenants in Brooklyn are entering the fifth month of a rent strike over what they call unlivable conditions.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
There's been a confirmed measles case in Manhattan, health officials said Tuesday.
Keyport residents say they're on edge because of dozens of cancer cases over the years in a neighborhood near the former Aeromarine landfill.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" has canceled two weeks of performances following a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
Firefighters responded to Broadway's Eugene O'Neill Theater Monday morning after a blaze broke out.
The 2026 Met Gala's dress code is "Fashion is Art," which goes hand-in-hand with the theme of "Costume Art."
Nathan Eovaldi cooled off the Yankees for the second time in eight days, and the Rangers got early home runs from Corey Seager and Evan Carter in a 6-1 victory Wednesday night.
The Knicks beat the 76ers, 108-102, on Wednesday night for a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
The last time a horse won the Triple Crown was in 2018.
The Sixers' Joel Embiid will miss Wednesday's game against the Knicks because of a sprained right ankle and right hip soreness.
Pop-up events from watch parties to street festivals will take place across New Jersey as the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway.
The Davis Center at the Harlem Meer is celebrating one year of providing year-round recreation space to New Yorkers while still spreading the word to residents.
Residents displaced by a deadly apartment building fire in Inwood say it was only a matter of time before their building went up in flames.
In New York City, where land is at a premium, a stockpile of pristine soil unearthed at construction sites helps lower emissions and support urban farmers.
Have you ever wondered what happens to a restaurant's leftover or unsold food at the end of the day? Food access advocates say it could make a big difference if it were served to the community.
A new report finds a shortage of courts, fields and swimming pools in some New York City neighborhoods.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The price to take the ferry into the city will go up on May 11 due to a sharp spike in fuel costs.
An apparent suicide note written in 2019 by the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was released Wednesday.
The president said he's had "very good talks" with Iran this week but if the country's government doesn't agree to a deal then attacks will be more intense.
New York City's Department of Transportation will install 500 new bike parking facilities across the five boroughs. They will include secure lockers, large bike hubs and charging stations for e-bikes.
Two Georgia residents are being monitored after they recently returned home after disembarking from the MV Hondius, the cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak that has raised concerns among global health officials. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
