Bronx Sees New York City's Highest COVID Positivity Rate At 27%
In the city, the Bronx tops all the boroughs with a 27% COVID positivity rate, and in the Fordham, Kingsbridge and University Heights sections, the rate is 47%.
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In the city, the Bronx tops all the boroughs with a 27% COVID positivity rate, and in the Fordham, Kingsbridge and University Heights sections, the rate is 47%.
Police say the suspects pulled guns and robbed the victim of $8,000, his jacket, iPhone, and bank cards.
A man crossing the street died after being struck by an FDNY ambulance in the Bronx.
It happened Monday at 11:45 a.m. at Grand Concourse and East Burnside Avenues.
It happened on Dec. 15 at 7:35 p.m. at the Food Bazaar on Exterior Street near East 150th Street.
Police say the driver of the vehicle ran off after the crash.
There's a new way to commute between the Bronx and Manhattan.
Video shows the suspect first come out of the elevator and check if anyone's around. Then he goes back in to grab the victim's purse, which caused her to fall to the ground.
According to investigators, the suspect slashed the 48-year-old woman in the face, arms and hands after some kind of argument.
There's at least one new site in each of the five boroughs.
Police say a 52-year-old man was struck and killed on the Bruckner Expressway, in the Soundview section of the Bronx.
Police said it happened on Thursday on Washington Avenue and East 180th Street in the Belmont section of the borough.
Residents in a senior housing building in the Bronx have been using their stoves to keep warm.
Most of these products are widely available elsewhere, but a Christmas week trip to Arthur Avenue is in the DNA of many families.
Police said a driver and two passengers were in a Nissan SUV when someone opened fire from another vehicle behind them.
It happened near the 42nd Precinct on Washington Avenue in Morrisania.
Police said the suspect approached the woman, pulled out a knife and stole $20 before taking off.
An NYPD officer is recovering, after being dragged during a traffic stop.
The suspects allegedly stole two iPhones, an iPad and a children's piggy bank containing more than $7,500.
Fire officials said the fire started on the first floor of a home on Story Avenue and then quickly spread to the structure next door.
FDNY officials said the flames broke out on the second floor of an apartment building shortly after 10:30 a.m. on Webb Avenue near West 197th Street in the Kingsbridge Heights.
When the woman opened her door, he allegedly pushed his way inside and stole the woman's purse.
Investigators say 33-year-old Anthony Laser was shot multiple times and had cuts on his back and head.
Dozens of firefighters could be seen working nonstop for nearly two hours to save the man.
The FDNY says the fire started in a multi-level residential building, but it didn't take long to spread to two more buildings.
Zero-proof beverages are having a moment, especially at Westchester County's first "spirit-free bottle shop."
An outbreak of E. coli and salmonella that has sickened dozens of people across 15 states has been linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, federal health officials said Friday.
Multiple people in one Queens neighborhood say their homes are repeatedly getting flooded out when storms hit.
The Milleridge Inn in Jericho went up in flames Thursday night. It's a piece of Long Island history. The main restaurant dates all the way back to 1672.
Hundreds of people were near the Sun & Surf Beach Club in Atlantic Beach when a tornado hit.
Zero-proof beverages are having a moment, especially at Westchester County's first "spirit-free bottle shop."
Multiple people in one Queens neighborhood say their homes are repeatedly getting flooded out when storms hit.
The Milleridge Inn in Jericho went up in flames Thursday night. It's a piece of Long Island history. The main restaurant dates all the way back to 1672.
Hundreds of people were near the Sun & Surf Beach Club in Atlantic Beach when a tornado hit.
The NYPD wants your help finding a Brooklyn shooting suspect. The bullet wound up striking a dog, according to police.
Friday's quiet weather was a much-needed respite from a tumultuous weather day on Thursday, but it won't last long.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
The undefeated Bayonne, New Jersey, all-star Little Leaguers beat West Chester, Pennsylvania, on Friday night in their second game in the Little League World Series.
Friday's quiet weather was a much-needed respite from a tumultuous weather day on Thursday, but it won't last long.
Bayonne is still riding the high from Wednesday night's Little League World Series game, where the boys beat Massachusetts 2-1.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is advancing to the next round of the Little League World Series.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
The Milleridge Inn in Jericho went up in flames Thursday night. It's a piece of Long Island history. The main restaurant dates all the way back to 1672.
Hundreds of people were near the Sun & Surf Beach Club in Atlantic Beach when a tornado hit.
It's a piece of Long Island history, dating back centuries. It's one of the oldest operating restaurants in America - the main restaurant dates all the way back to 1672. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
The tornado hit the Sun and Surf Beach Club at around 6:50 p.m. Thursday. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Friday's quiet weather was a much-needed respite from a tumultuous weather day on Thursday, but it won't last long.
A federal appeals court said the top federal prosecutor in the Northern District of New York was unlawfully serving when he subpoenaed state Attorney General Letitia James.
A New York woman is accused of plotting "a major attack" on the state Capitol building in Albany, authorities said Thursday.
The Democratic National Committee is on the hunt for the best host city for the 2028 Democratic convention.
As we approach the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, there is an ongoing fight to repair Jersey City's memorial for the victims.
President Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. and Canada have reached a last-minute agreement to pause the 50% tariffs.
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Two more deaths have been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Friday.
Jones Beach is back open for swimmers after it was prohibited due to elevated bacterial levels. The rare shutdown took place from Thursday afternoon through midday Friday.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
The lineup for the 2026 Global Citizen Festival in New York City was announced Thursday.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.
The undefeated Bayonne, New Jersey, all-star Little Leaguers beat West Chester, Pennsylvania, on Friday night in their second game in the Little League World Series.
The New York Police Department explained its security plans to keep more than a million fans and hundreds of players safe ahead of the U.S. Open.
Gerrit Cole pitched six sharp innings, and the New York Yankees completed a three-game sweep in Baltimore with a 6-1 victory over the Orioles.
Bayonne is still riding the high from Wednesday night's Little League World Series game, where the boys beat Massachusetts 2-1.
MLS-leading Nashville SC pulled out a 1-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Wednesday night.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
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.
There are growing privacy concerns over Meta's AI glasses and people being recorded without their consent. Anna Schecter has been following the trend.
Hundreds of women have rallied outside a Massachusetts courthouse throughout the trial of Lindsay Clancy to support her and her postpartum mental health struggle. Shanelle Kaul met with one woman who's sharing her experience with the condition.
President Trump was in South Carolina on Friday, rallying for the sister of late Sen. Lindsey Graham. It comes as the administration is getting ready to reveal details on what Mr. Trump called "economic D-day" against Iran. Natalie Brand reports.
We're learning new information about a New York City woman who was found dead in Las Vegas after she was missing for nearly two weeks.
The all-stars from Bayonne, New Jersey, played in their second Little League World Series on Friday night. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports from a hometown watch party.
