Bronx Arson Attempt Caught On Tape
The video shows two arsonists spreading accelerant and lighting a fireball in the stairwell of an apartment building in West Farms.
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The video shows two arsonists spreading accelerant and lighting a fireball in the stairwell of an apartment building in West Farms.
A Manhattan man with a reputation for impersonating transit workers and stealing subway trains is apparently up to his old tricks.
A tractor-trailer carrying lumber overturned on an on-ramp to the Cross Bronx Expressway Tuesday evening and caused a commuter nightmare at the peak of rush hour.
Elia Zamora, 28, was found stabbed in the torso around 4:50 a.m. at 2709 Webb Avenue in Kingsbridge Heights, police said. Zamora was taken to Montefiore Medical Center where she was pronounced dead.
Police said the shootings in St. James Park in the Fordham Manor section left a 20 year-old man dead and a teenage boy wounded.
A young boy is struggling to survive Sunday night after a driver slammed into him as he played ball in front of his house. As tears and outrage grow in the community, new video could help police find the driver responsible.
Shon Holland was accused of sexually assaulting the 79-year-old Alzheimer's patient inside her Westchester Square apartment building in July.
The search is on Saturday night for the driver who slammed into a little boy in the Bronx. Witnesses say the five-year-old was out playing when a car hit him and just kept on going.
The Westchester District Attorney has launched a criminal investigation of a bridal shop owner following complaints from 34 clients.
Air Force Week is in full swing in New York. As part of the celebration, airmen are taking up public service projects that represent the week's theme: "honoring hometown heroes."
Jury selection is underway Monday in the trial of four men accused of plotting to bomb New York synagogues.
A man was found dead Monday morning at the scene of an apartment fire in the Bronx.
It's HOPE Week and the New York Yankees are just doing another good deed to brighten people's day
NYC parents are concerned about an Environmental Protection Agency study that found elevated levels of PCB in three area schools: P.S. 199 in Manhattan, P.S. 309 in Brooklyn, and P.S. 178 in the Bronx.
Preliminary tests have detected elevated levels of PCBs at three New York City schools.
A livery cab driver involved in a deadly crash in the Bronx was asking for forgiveness.
Authorities say close to $30,000 worth of laptops and cameras were stolen from PS 35 in Morrisania over the weekend.
A mother in Meriden, Conn., is coping with unspeakable heartache Monday night after her teenage son was gunned down in a drive-by shooting in the Bronx.
There's heartbreak and outrage in the Bronx Saturday night after a teenaged boy was killed in a drive-by shooting while visiting relatives – and it's believed the boy wasn't the intended target.
There have been no criminal charges filed in Tuesday's deadly accident involving a livery cab in the Bronx.
At least seven people have been injured after a car slammed into a bus shelter in Kingsbridge Heights, officials said.
A fast-moving 3-alarm fire in the Bronx not only left 18 people homeless Monday morning, but it also destroyed several stores - which many residents say were badly needed.
A Jewish congregation in Brooklyn is fighting to save their historic house of worship.
The MTA is accusing the federal government of withholding nearly $60 million for Phase 2 of the Second Avenue subway.
Harlem's Lafayette Theatre is believed to be the first major New York City theater to desegregate, just a year after its opening.
More than 500,000 New Yorkers live in housing provided by NYCHA. It's the largest public housing authority in the nation, and a landlord consistently deemed one of the worst by the public advocate.
Some fed-up Staten Island residents have resorted to digging themselves out on streets that remained covered in snow two days after a blizzard walloped the city.
A Jewish congregation in Brooklyn is fighting to save their historic house of worship.
The MTA is accusing the federal government of withholding nearly $60 million for Phase 2 of the Second Avenue subway.
Harlem's Lafayette Theatre is believed to be the first major New York City theater to desegregate, just a year after its opening.
More than 500,000 New Yorkers live in housing provided by NYCHA. It's the largest public housing authority in the nation, and a landlord consistently deemed one of the worst by the public advocate.
Some fed-up Staten Island residents have resorted to digging themselves out on streets that remained covered in snow two days after a blizzard walloped the city.
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Pet owners should be extra cautious with their pets during and after the major winter snowstorm impacting the New York and New Jersey area.
Double-digit snow totals have been reported across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut as a major blizzard begins to wind down.
The storm has started to wrap up in New York City, New Jersey and beyond, with impressive snow totals left in its wake.
A blizzard warning has been issued for New York City and the surrounding area as a major snowstorm develops along the coast.
New Jersey is facing a lawsuit over a recent directive limiting immigration operations in state-controlled buildings.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill commended the state's response to the major blizzard, but she said they aren't out of the woods yet.
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
The Long Island Rail Road, NJ Transit and other commuter rails are running Tuesday but with modified schedules after a major snowstorm hit the Tri-State Area.
NJ Transit will be back in action on Monday afternoon, with limited service beginning to ramp up after 4 p.m.
Dozens of people were displaced and three suffered minor injuries after a fire at a West Babylon, Long Island apartment complex.
Long Island grandfather's Seth Bykofsky's #1 fight since January has been to keep his custom license plate, which reads "PB4WEGO."
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
The Long Island Rail Road, NJ Transit and other commuter rails are running Tuesday but with modified schedules after a major snowstorm hit the Tri-State Area.
Pet owners should be extra cautious with their pets during and after the major winter snowstorm impacting the New York and New Jersey area.
More than 500,000 New Yorkers live in housing provided by NYCHA. It's the largest public housing authority in the nation, and a landlord consistently deemed one of the worst by the public advocate.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani declined Wednesday to say whether he agreed with NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch on whether or not people who hurled snowballs at police officers in Washington Square Park Monday should face charges.
New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin and Councilmember Yusef Salaam introduced a series of bills aimed at combating hate crimes Wednesday.
Minnesota congresswoman Ilhan Omar and President Trump had multiple tense exchanges during Tuesday night's State of the Union, as the Democratic lawmaker accused him of lying about fraud in the state and "killing Americans" with his immigration policies.
President Trump defended his first year back in office in his 2026 State of the Union address, touting his record on immigration, the economy, tariffs and more.
For the first time in 30 years, the Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment for an inoperable type of pancreatic cancer.
NYSNA has reached a tentative contract agreement with NewYork-Presbyterian, signaling a potential end to the longest nurses strike in New York City history.
NYSNA ratified contracts with Montefiore and Mount Sinai, clearing the way for nurses to return to work Saturday after walking off one month ago.
The longest and largest nurses strike in New York City history is set to end after over three weeks as NYSNA says it has a tentative agreement.
Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield failed to reach a contract agreement by Dec. 31, which means about 9,000 physicians are no longer considered in-network.
Harlem's Lafayette Theatre is believed to be the first major New York City theater to desegregate, just a year after its opening.
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Springsteen is taking his "Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour" nationwide starting in the spring.
The Cavaliers pulled away in the second half for a 109-94 victory over the Knicks on Tuesday night.
The Mavericks beat the Nets 123-114 on Tuesday night after both teams arrived in New York earlier in the day.
Karl-Anthony Towns had 28 points and 11 rebounds for his NBA-leading 39th double-double and the Knicks outlasted the sliding Bulls 105-99 on Sunday night.
Nicolás Fernández scored on a penalty kick in the second half and New York City FC tied the Los Angeles Galaxy 1-1 in a season opener before a sellout crowd of 30,510 at Dignity Health Sports Park.
The Milan Cortina Olympics ended Sunday with a closing ceremony inside the ancient Roman amphitheater, Verona Arena.
A Jewish congregation in Brooklyn is fighting to save their historic house of worship.
Harlem's Lafayette Theatre is believed to be the first major New York City theater to desegregate, just a year after its opening.
Multiple rezonings in Queens are paving the way for tens of thousands of new units, but some residents worry about how it could affect their communities.
Residents and skate advocates clash over a proposed Mount Prospect Park skate facility, as city officials promise an updated design this spring.
A Brooklyn community is fighting to turn a forgotten landmark into a heritage center.
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.
It's been nearly one month since Nassau County Police Officer Patricia Espinosa was killed by an alleged drunk driver. Wednesday, hundreds of pizzerias across Long Island came together to support her grieving family. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
The Port Authority will be testing self-driving shuttles at Newark Liberty International Airport this spring.
A Jewish congregation in Brooklyn is fighting to save their historic house of worship. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
A potential legal battle could derail one of New York City's largest transit expansions. CBS News New York transportation reporter Elijah Westbrook explains what this could mean for the project.
Snow may have caused a partial roof collapse at an ice rink in Westfield, New Jersey, on Wednesday. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
