New York Yankees Begin 4th Annual HOPE Week
"For five straight days, we go out into our community and we try and recognize and celebrate some pretty powerful and inspiring stories," team spokesman Jason Zillo told WCBS 880 reporter Marla Diamond.
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"For five straight days, we go out into our community and we try and recognize and celebrate some pretty powerful and inspiring stories," team spokesman Jason Zillo told WCBS 880 reporter Marla Diamond.
Police say the duo is suspected of snatching a purse and a necklace in separate incidents.
The suspect confronts women inside elevators or stairways of apartment buildings, pulls out a knife or box cutter and then forcibly robs them, police said.
The family of a school bus driver beaten into a coma is facing a heartbreaking decision. They spoke on Monday night about the shocking attack over a side-view mirror that could cost them a father and brother.
A Bronx man was shot to death at a Father's Day celebration in Brooklyn.
An eighty-eight-year-old woman was found brutally beaten to death in her Bronx apartment on Saturday.
It happened Tuesday around 10 p.m. on a BX6 bus near Hunts Point Avenue and Lafayette Avenue. Police are now looking for three suspects.
Officer Richard Haste was released on $50,000 bail Wednesday morning after turning himself in to face manslaughter charges in the death of 18-year-old Ramarley Graham.
On Tuesday, officers tried to stop the suspect who was wanted in an attempted robbery earlier in the day. The suspect fled and during the pursuit, authorities said the man fired at an officer three times.
School officials said the two male students exchanged words before the younger one used a razor to slash the other in the neck
Officer Richard Haste, 30, is expected to surrender on Wednesday morning on a first-degree manslaughter charge. Sources told CBS 2, Haste will be suspended from the NYPD once he turns himself in and is placed under arrest.
It's been a devastating ordeal for Roberto Medina, but his family is still hoping for a happy ending.
Neighbors said the man, who they identified as Joe Fisher, was found lifeless on his kitchen floor Wednesday night.
The owners of an evacuated Bronx apartment building hunkered down Wednesday as residents and reporters demanded answers as to why they would remove fire escapes and render the entire structure unsafe.
The hunt was on Wednesday for the licensed engineer, Roland Draper, who filed improper permits for renovations at 2400 Webb Ave., in the Bronx, and as a result the fire escapes were removed illegally.
Jasmine Diaz and Franklin Hernandez were said to be arguing about a cellphone before the Hernandez was struck by the Lincoln Navigator, police said. Hernandez was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Every apartment door was closed off and sealed with, of all things, orange towing signs. In the end, having no fire escapes throughout the building forced more than 200 residents to move.
It's the Bronx tale with a terrifying twist. It would seem that maintaining a working a fire escape is building owner 101, but the owners of the Bronx apartment house in question refused to say why they took their fire escapes down in the first place.
While presenting a report on the March 12, 2011 accident in Washington on Monday, NTSB Chairman Debbie Hersman said the 2011 crash was "dramatic" and "deadly."
Longtime residents of a seven-story apartment building in the Bronx found out they'll have to vacate from a sign on the door.
Police were hoping to question the two after spotting them Monday in the parking lot of a Honda dealership in Westchester. Police suspected the men were trying to steal rims off some of the cars.
Tiana Hartgrove and Pathjrie Roman-Dodja were last seen on East 137th street leaving for school around 7 a.m., police said.
Ely Gordilis was rushed to Saint Barnabas Hospital where he received 28 stitches after he was mauled by a pit bull over the weekend.
Rivera has dropped nearly 30 pounds in the past year while updating followers on his Facebook page of his progress.
John Velasquez said he saw the suspect, described as a man in his 50's with a thick grey and white beard and mustache, grabbing the boy in front of P.S. 160 in the Bronx and intervened because he had a "gut feeling."
The New York governor wants confirmation that ICE agent Jonathan Ross was not moved to New York after the Minneapolis killing of Renee Good.
A child was struck and killed by a school bus in Brooklyn Friday morning, police said. It happened at Lee and Lorimer Streets in Williamsburg just before 8:20 a.m.
The Trader Joe's on Manhattan's Upper West Side will be closing temporarily for renovations. The last day to shop in-store will be May 17.
Iran says it's offered a new proposal for talks with the U.S. to end the war, as the Strait of Hormuz standoff sends costs soaring around the world.
The Knicks had their biggest playoff victory in franchise history, overwhelming and eliminating the Hawks 140-89 in Game 6 on Thursday night.
The Trader Joe's on Manhattan's Upper West Side will be closing temporarily for renovations. The last day to shop in-store will be May 17.
The soccer clinic at the Jamaica YMCA turned into a dream come true when the kids were given free tickets to a World Cup match.
Suffolk County officials say contamination from a former Grumman Navy site is far worse than previously acknowledged and is still spreading.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing pressure from opposing sides regarding a housing voucher program. While some want it to expand, others want to curb its growth.
Advocates and lawmakers are trying to close what they call a loophole in New York's laws against stalking and harassment, which they say do not keep up with the digital age.
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.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area this week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
A shooting at a library in Freehold, New Jersey, is under investigation.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill marked her 100th day in office by highlighting property tax relief and her affordability focus, but Republicans say New Jersey is more expensive.
The DOJ is suing New Jersey and Gov. Mikie Sherrill over recent legislation limiting the power of ICE agents in the Garden State.
Keyport residents say they're on edge because of dozens of cancer cases over the years in a neighborhood near the former Aeromarine landfill.
Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, is set to be dissolved as a massive legal settlement resolving thousands of lawsuits takes effect.
Suffolk County officials say contamination from a former Grumman Navy site is far worse than previously acknowledged and is still spreading.
The Suffolk County Police Department has converted a seized 2020 Corvette Stingray Coupe into a full-fledged police car, with lights and siren, to raise awareness about driving while under the influence.
Residents said anti-Muslim vandalism was found on at least eight stop signs in the area of Carto Circle in Deer Park.
Rumblings of a possible LIRR strike are putting commuters on edge. The MTA says it's preparing for a potential walkout, while union leaders say they're fighting for a fair deal.
Delays are still lingering after a Long Island Rail Road train hit debris Wednesday morning in one of the East River tunnels.
The New York governor wants confirmation that ICE agent Jonathan Ross was not moved to New York after the Minneapolis killing of Renee Good.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing pressure from opposing sides regarding a housing voucher program. While some want it to expand, others want to curb its growth.
Advocates and lawmakers are trying to close what they call a loophole in New York's laws against stalking and harassment, which they say do not keep up with the digital age.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill marked her 100th day in office by highlighting property tax relief and her affordability focus, but Republicans say New Jersey is more expensive.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine is giving a thumbs up to Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani's proposed pied-à-terre tax. His approval, however, comes with several caveats.
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.
Travelers at Newark Airport may have been exposed to an individual with measles, New Jersey health officials warn.
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.
The 16th Annual Lustgarten Foundation New York City Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research was held Sunday in Battery Park City.
"The Ed Sullivan Show" on CBS brought the evolution of rock music into America's living rooms. More than 50 years after Sullivan died, he's getting the ultimate rock 'n' roll honor.
Megan Thee Stallion has decided to end her run with "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" early, the Broadway show announced on Monday.
The woman accusing Harvey Weinstein of raping her at a Manhattan hotel room in 2013 took the stand Monday in the third trial of the disgraced movie mogul.
Ticketmaster will be rereleasing tickets for Harry Styles' upcoming concerts in New York City that were originally purchased by scalpers, the company says.
The upcoming fashion exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art includes 25 mannequins based on real bodies.
The Knicks had their biggest playoff victory in franchise history, overwhelming and eliminating the Hawks 140-89 in Game 6 on Thursday night.
The soccer clinic at the Jamaica YMCA turned into a dream come true when the kids were given free tickets to a World Cup match.
The Nationals beat the Mets 5-4 Thursday, dealing reeling New York its 17th loss in 20 games.
The Washington Nationals routed the reeling New York Mets 14-2 on a rainy Wednesday night at Citi Field.
Nathan Eovaldi delivered seven scoreless innings as the Rangers blanked the Yankees 3-0, snapping New York's hot streak and avoiding a sweep in Arlington.
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.
Residents living near New York City's busiest airports say the noise overhead has escalated from a nuisance to a health concern.
Construction began Tuesday on a major redesign of Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn.
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 102-story building first opened on May 1, 1931, breaking the record for the tallest building in the world.
The band took the stage Thursday night at Irving Plaza and have another sold out pop-up show on Saturday.
Bronx Week kicks off Friday for it's 54th year. The festivities will include food, concerts, fairs, parades and performances.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced off with lawmakers for a second day on Thursday and argued the 60-day deadline to get the war approved by Congress was on hold during the current ceasefire. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
New York City's City Hall was built between 1802 and 1812. Both the interior and exterior are designated landmarks.
