CBS2 Exclusive: Bronx Man Wounded By Stray Bullet Speaks, Says Backpack Saved His Life
A Bronx man who says his backpack saved his life talked on camera for the first time Monday about being struck in the head by a stray bullet.
Watch CBS News
A Bronx man who says his backpack saved his life talked on camera for the first time Monday about being struck in the head by a stray bullet.
A concrete cinder block crashed through the roof of a Metropolitan Transportation Authority bus, hitting and injuring an 18-year-old passenger in the Bronx.
Investigators say a gunman fired several several shots into a crowd of people in the Fordham Manor section Friday night around 11 p.m.
Investigators say his passenger is also in serious condition after the accident near the Bronx River Parkway exit in the Van Nest section.
The situation began when police were responding to reports of an assault near White Plains Road and Arnow Avenue shortly before 11 p.m. Thursday.
Two men were shot and wounded late Thursday in the Fordham Heights section of the Bronx.
Police on Wednesday were searching for a suspect who dragged a man on the back of his vehicle in the Bronx and left him dead.
An NYPD officer is facing lewdness and other charges for allegedly exposing himself to two young girls in the Bronx.
Abel Cedeno, 18, faces murder, attempted murder, manslaughter, attempted manslaughter, assault and criminal possession of a weapon charges.
The 17-year-old is in stable condition at Saint Barnabus Hospital.
He was punched in the face, and knocked out at which point a member of the group rifled through his pickets and took a cell phone, police said.
It happened around 7:30 a.m. Sunday on Cruger Avenue.
Dozens of mourners attended a dawn funeral service Saturday to grieve a 15-year-old student stabbed to death in a Bronx classroom.
Police on Saturday were searching for a man who allegedly flashed two girls ages 7 and 12 in the Bronx last week.
The Bronx is all smiles when you're talking baseball as the Yankees head to the American League Championship Series after a come-from-behind victory and three must-win games.
The crash happened around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday on West 149th Street, just off the Grand Concourse.
Police say the on-duty officer was driving a two wheeled scooter near East Tremont Avenue and East 180th Street in the Van Nest section when another vehicle struck one of the scooter's wheels.
Police say the hit-and-run driver, 50-year-old Alcyto Powell, of the Bronx, turned himself in Saturday morning and was charged with leaving the scene of a deadly accident.
Police were searching Thursday for two women who allegedly attacked and robbed another woman at a bus stop in the Bronx last month.
A woman was convicted Thursday of killing a pregnant woman in the Bronx two years ago and cutting and stealing the infant from her womb.
Police said the boy was found with an unloaded .22 caliber handgun inside Middle School 135 in Bronxdale.
Police say Coca Cola wasn't the only kind of coke being sold at a McDonald's in the Bronx.
Abel Cedeno's attorney waived his court appearance Tuesday. She also said the 18-year-old murder suspect will testify before the grand jury.
There was more fallout Monday, from the fatal stabbing at a Bronx school.
Intense flames ripped through the top floor of an apartment building in Soundview Sunday afternoon.
One person is dead and another is in critical condition after being struck by a driver in Harlem on Thursday evening.
The union representing NYU full-time contract faculty say they will begin picketing Monday morning if a deal isn't reached.
![Simon Holmstrom #92, Adam Pelech #3 and Ilya Sorokin #30 of the New York Islanders after Brady Tkachuk #7 of the Ottawa Senators [NOT PICTURED] scores a go ahead goal in the third period on March 19, 2026, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada.](https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/03/20/4e3a863c-496a-405e-b4cb-9bb704027ac5/thumbnail/640x360/23d7c78f0b2cd82687b7e3ec795c508f/gettyimages-2266947333.jpg#)
Brady Tkachuk scored with 11.1 seconds left to give the Senators a 3-2 victory over the Islanders on Thursday night.
The Blue Jackets beat the Rangers 6-3 on Thursday night, keeping alive hopes for their first playoff berth since the 2019-20 season.
A New York City high school student who was detained by ICE and spent nearly a year in a detention center is finally home.
One person is dead and another is in critical condition after being struck by a driver in Harlem on Thursday evening.
The union representing NYU full-time contract faculty say they will begin picketing Monday morning if a deal isn't reached.
A New York City high school student who was detained by ICE and spent nearly a year in a detention center is finally home.
Child care provider Bright Horizons has agreed to give up its permit for a Manhattan day care center.
The family of a man killed in a crash involving an FDNY truck and an Access-A-Ride bus in Brooklyn last week is planning to take legal action.
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.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.
Montclair School District Board of Education members broke down in tears as they voted to close Renaissance Middle School.
Video shows firefighters dousing the smoldering roof of the structure on Old York Road in Branchburg, New Jersey.
Grubhub is launching New Jersey's first commercial food delivery by drone. CBS News New York has learned more about the high-tech service and how it's expected to work.
Officials say James Hadley, a New Jersey coach and educator, may have assaulted other victims.
A driver was indicted on manslaughter and assault charges Thursday in a deadly crash that killed two teenagers on Long Island back in January.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
Ten people and six vehicles were involved in the fatal accident on Long Island, according to New York State Police. Two people in their 80s were killed.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
Prosecutors said Matthew Smith fended off efforts to hand over his car keys before the crash that killed Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa.
Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is taking the first steps toward overhauling how the city responds to 911 calls involving mental health problems.
The MTA announced plans to replace thousands of New York City's decades-old subway cars with new models.
New York City will no longer criminally enforce minor traffic offenses for cyclists and e-bike riders, the Mamdani administration announced Wednesday.
The Mamdani administration has asked a court to allow them to stop representing former Mayor Eric Adams in a sexual assault case.
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 new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
Brady Tkachuk scored with 11.1 seconds left to give the Senators a 3-2 victory over the Islanders on Thursday night.
The Blue Jackets beat the Rangers 6-3 on Thursday night, keeping alive hopes for their first playoff berth since the 2019-20 season.
Howie Rose, the longtime play-by-play voice of the New York Mets on the radio, says the upcoming 2026 season will be his last.
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Brooklyn Nets 121-92 on Wednesday night for their 10th straight win.
The New Jersey Devils beat the New York Rangers 6-3 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory.
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 NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
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.
Dozens of dogs rescued by police during an animal cruelty investigation in Brooklyn are now ready to be adopted.
A faculty strike is looming at NYU. The union representing full-time faculty says they will strike Monday morning if a deal isn't reached. CBS News New York's Naomi Ruchim explains the potential impact.
Dramatic video shows a New York state trooper being struck by a car during a traffic stop in Mamaroneck.
Israel says it will back off targeting a key Iranian gas field. The pledge comes after Tehran intensified attacks on oil facilities. Erica Brown reports from Washington.
The suspect accused of stabbing a woman as she walked to a Queens bus stop faced a judge Thursday.
