NJ Coptic Christians To Hold Prayer Service For Beheading Victims In Libya
The prayer service with be held Thursday night at St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church in East Brunwick.
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The prayer service with be held Thursday night at St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church in East Brunwick.
The unit of 350 cops will be specially trained in high-tech weaponry to deal with protests, lone-wolf attacks and evolving threats posed by terrorists.
Khaled al-Fawwaz "worked for years, directly and personally for Osama bin Laden. The defendant helped Osama bin Laden declare his bloody war on Americans," Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicholas Lewin said.
Wesam El-Hanafi, who was born in Brooklyn, said he'd spent the nearly five years since his arrest reflecting on his actions.
The New York Democrat said Sunday that current federal rules could potentially allow someone to make homemade explosives without breaking the law.
Following a recent wave of anti-Semitic attacks across Europe, people in Brooklyn are worried about their streets, their schools and their synagogues, and say now is the time to hire additional protection.
In New York City, Police Commissioner Bill Bratton said the incident underscores the challenges counterterrorism officers here are facing.
The NYPD sent an honor unit to Paris Tuesday to mourn three police officers murdered during the terror spree last week.
The hack apparently started at 12:30 p.m. with a message that read "American soldiers, we are coming, watch your back. ISIS."
As world leaders linked arms and marched in defiance of terror attacks in Paris, there was one glaring absence: a high-level representative from the United States.
Hundreds of thousands of people marched through Paris on Sunday in a massive show of unity and defiance in the face of terrorism that killed 17 people in France's bleakest moment in half a century.
John Miller, the NYPD's deputy commissioner of intelligence and counterterrorism, said on CBS' "Face the Nation" on Sunday that the Islamic State posted a video on Twitter on Saturday.
From the French consulate to synagogues to transit hubs to news organizations in Times Square, the NYPD has visibly increased security in New York City following the attack on a newspaper in Paris.
An Islamic cleric convicted of terrorism charges has been sentenced to life in prison by a judge who called his actions "barbaric'' and "misguided.''
The Senate Thursday approved legislation to renew a federal program that is credited with reviving the market for insurance against terrorist attacks after its collapse in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks.
An unknown person tapped into ISIS terror imagery to intimidate a Rockland County politician, in a delivery with criminal implications.
The gunman was identified as Man Haron Monis, who once was prosecuted for sending offensive letters to families of Australian troops killed in Afghanistan.
Kassig was captured in eastern Syria while delivering relief supplies to refugees whose lives had been upended by war, and for a year, his family and friends quietly worked to secure the former U.S. Army ranger's release
Top NYPD counterterrorism officials have warned that a possible new tool for terrorists could have a chilling effect on New York City.
About a dozen imams from mosques in all five of New York City's boroughs have gathered Tuesday to denounce violent extremist acts around the world.
"To say Iran doesn't practice terrorism, is like saying Derek Jeter never played shortstop for the New York Yankees," Netanyahu said.
In a conference call Sunday, Cuomo said much progress has been made in Afghanistan, but Islamic State extremists are now spreading a new "virulent strain of terrorist activity and culture."
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie have ordered an unprecedented heavier police presence on commuter rail lines, subways, bus stations, airports and bridge and tunnel crossings.
Does the U.S.'s go-it-alone attack in Syria on the Khorasan Group, an al Qaeda offshoot, raise the terrorism threat to New York City?
Who are the Americans who authorities say are out to attack their own country? The FBI said it is watching them and stopping them is a priority.
The Mets' home opener is set for Thursday as the team takes on the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citi Field in Queens.
About 111 million Americans are carrying credit card balances, a 17% increase in five years, new research shows.
Iran's state media say the regime has rejected points suggested by the Trump administration as the basis of a potential peace deal.
The strike by hundreds of non-tenured faculty members at New York University was paused after the union said a tentative agreement was reached.
A 16-year-old boy is fighting for his life after he was stabbed Tuesday in Hackensack, New Jersey, his family told CBS News New York.
The Mets' home opener is set for Thursday as the team takes on the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citi Field in Queens.
The strike by hundreds of non-tenured faculty members at New York University was paused after the union said a tentative agreement was reached.
A Queens man raped a teenager and held her captive in his car for months, and raped and assaulted two others, the district attorney said.
Frustration over long security lines at airports reached new heights on Monday when the delay hit investigators trying to reach the scene of the deadly runway collision at LaGuardia Airport.
A sex offender who was out on parole is back in custody after he allegedly tried to sexually assault a woman in Central Park in broad daylight, police say.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
A 16-year-old boy is fighting for his life after he was stabbed Tuesday in Hackensack, New Jersey, his family told CBS News New York.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed an executive order Tuesday that pushes NJ Transit to improve the rider experience.
ICE agents began patrolling at JFK Airport in NYC and Newark Airport in New Jersey on Monday.
The air traffic control tower at Newark Liberty airport in New Jersey was evacuated early Monday, after a report of smoke inside the tower.
Leqaa Kordia, a Columbia University protester who was detained by ICE for more than a year, spoke out Sunday for the first time since her release last week.
A second person was arrested Tuesday in connection with a 2021 acid attack on Long Island college student Nafiah Ikram.
High school students are helping residents in assisted living in Long Island, New York feel a bit more confident with makeovers.
Two of the most storied programs in men's college basketball, St. John's and Kansas, will battle it out later Sunday.
A Long Island teenager accused of killing his ex-girlfriend in November allegedly plotted to burglarize the victim's home.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Frustration over long security lines at airports reached new heights on Monday when the delay hit investigators trying to reach the scene of the deadly runway collision at LaGuardia Airport.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed an executive order Tuesday that pushes NJ Transit to improve the rider experience.
Democrats are pushing for reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement as the Senate appeared to be closing in on a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
Leqaa Kordia, a Columbia University protester who was detained by ICE for more than a year, spoke out Sunday for the first time since her release last week.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine was the first to sound the alarm about New York City's massive budget gap.
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.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
Jack Hughes scored twice in a four-goal first period as New Jersey beat Dallas 6-4, ending the Stars' run without consecutive regulation losses.
The New York Knicks beat the New Orleans Pelicans 121-116 on Tuesday night for their seventh straight victory.
The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the New York Islanders 4-3 on Tuesday night.
Toumani Camara had career highs of nine 3-pointers and 35 points to help Portland beat the Brooklyn Nets 134-99 on Monday night.
The Rangers recorded just nine shots on goal, matching their lowest total in franchise history, in a 2-1 loss to the surging Senators on Monday,
From World War II to modern mixology, women in Brooklyn fought for their place behind the bar. This Women's History Month, their legacy continues to influence the city's nightlife.
A new performing arts venue with a focus on immigrant stories is opening in Upper Manhattan this fall. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley got an exclusive tour of the construction that will give The People's Theatre its first home in more than 15 years.
Members of the Apollo Theater, where Kiki Shepard left her mark for 15 years, reflect on her legacy after the Harlem icon's death at age 74.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
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.
St. Paul's Church in Mount Vernon served as a critical hospital during the Revolutionary War for both sides. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello takes us there.
The NTSB is piecing together what happened when an Air Canada plane collided with an emergency vehicle on a LaGuardia runway. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest details on the investigation and Aziza Shuler reports on the impacts to travelers.
A 16-year-old boy was charged with manslaughter and negligent homicide after allegedly shooting another 16-year-old in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn.
Despite indirect talks between Washington and Tehran, the United States is preparing to send 5,000 troops to the region in addition to the 50,000 already deployed.
Delta suspended a major travel perk for members of Congress at the partial government shutdown continues. Officials said legislators will now be treated the same as all other passengers.
