Vigil marks 25 years since police killed Amadou Diallo
Officers fired 41 shots at Diallo, who they thought was reaching for a gun, during an encounter on Feb. 4, 1999.
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Officers fired 41 shots at Diallo, who they thought was reaching for a gun, during an encounter on Feb. 4, 1999.
Twenty-five years ago, Amadou Diallo's death was one of the first NYPD shootings that sparked national outrage. A vigil was held in his honor Saturday night in the Bronx, where the tragedy unfolded. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3SrTt19
Police officers fired 41 shots at Diallo when they thought he was reaching for a gun that turned out to be his wallet.
Grei Mendez was arrested in October on murder and drug charges for the death of 1-year-old Nicholas Dominici.
A Bronx day care owner appeared in criminal court Tuesday for a hearing on the murder charge she's facing. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3SCWnBH
The bridge is closed for the morning commute. Drivers should find alternate routes.
The Bronx has been working with the FDNY on conducting fire safety workshops throughout the borough.
Bronx officials are trying to stay ahead of potential fires in the borough by conducting fire safety workshops. As CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian explains, the event was held at the Bronx Zoo and residents were given a little extra incentive to attend. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3vZ45wW
Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson says DOB is just as important as the NYPD and FDNY.
More than a month after a building collapse, the Bronx borough president is asking the city not to cut the Department of Building's budget. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3vQdhUF
Two passengers in the vehicle, 15-year-old Sabrina Villagomez and 21-year-old Giovante Roberson, were killed.
Police have made an arrest in a deadly crash caused by reckless driving in the Bronx. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3SA9Iea
The sunda gharial are related to crocodiles and can grow up to 18 feet long.
Her daughters hope that the community their mom has helped feed will be able to give back to her.
The sophomore from Ramapo High School died in a crash that left her friend fighting for her life in the hospital.
Drequan Drayton-Howard faces multiple charges, including rape and endangering the welfare of a child.
They said the Red Cross can no longer afford to put them up. Some are going to shelters, but others have no place to go.
They said the Red Cross can no longer afford to put them up. Some are going to shelters, but others have no place to go. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
Investigators said he threw a cooler at the man's head during a drug bust. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian reports.
An NYPD sergeant was indicted and arrested Tuesday on manslaughter charges after video shows him throwing a cooler at the head of a 30-year-old man, causing him to die during an alleged drug bust last August in the Bronx. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian reports.
Flames could be seen shooting from the roof as crews tried to evacuate those inside.
Among the victims are three firefighters who suffered minor injuries. As many as 50 people have been displaced from their homes. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook is live on the scene in Soundview.
Two teenagers were killed Sunday when the car they were in crashed into a parked oil tanker.
Two teenagers were killed Sunday when the car they were in crashed into a parked oil tanker. CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
The Street Vendor Project says more than 10,000 applicants are on the city's waitlist for a license, which has been closed for nearly a decade.
In a private ceremony at the abandoned Old City Hall subway station, Mamdani was sworn in by New York Attorney General Letitia James as the clock struck midnight on New Year's Eve.
Julian Champagnie had a career-high 36 points and the Spurs rallied to beat the Knicks 134-132 on Wednesday night in a rematch of the NBA Cup final.
Luke Hughes scored the go-ahead goal 4:45 into the third period and the Devils scored three times in a 1:56 span in a 3-2 win over the Blue Jackets on Wednesday night.
Tom Wilson had two goals and an assist to lead the Capitals past the Rangers 6-3 on Wednesday.
A recently released cache of security videos is raising new questions about the prison cameras at the facility where Jeffrey Epstein died in his cell in 2019.
In a private ceremony at the abandoned Old City Hall subway station, Mamdani was sworn in by New York Attorney General Letitia James as the clock struck midnight on New Year's Eve.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced his choice for schools chancellor Wednesday afternoon.
Assuming the weather is favorable, the New Year's Eve night sky in New York City will be lit up by fireworks shows in Central Park and Prospect Park in Brooklyn.
Some New York City subway riders say a new gate system designed to cut down on turnstile jumpers is creating chaos, confusion and potential danger.
The last day of 2025 will feature a blend of clouds and sun in New York City.
The last day of 2025 will feature a blend of clouds and sun in New York City.
Here's how to stream Times Square New Year's Eve performances on Wednesday night and the ball drop ushering in 2026.
Some flurries or a snow shower will be possible on New Year's Eve, both in the morning and as we approach midnight.
All of New York City was under a dense fog advisory Monday morning, with warmer air in place after freezing rain in the Tri-State Area.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued through 2 a.m. Monday due to the lingering threat of freezing rain in the northern suburbs of NYC.
Toll increases on the PA Turnpike, NJ Turnpike, Garden State Parkway and Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission bridges go into effect in the first week 2026.
The last day of 2025 will feature a blend of clouds and sun in New York City.
Here's how to stream Times Square New Year's Eve performances on Wednesday night and the ball drop ushering in 2026.
Police in Wayne, New Jersey, responded to reports of shots fired at the Willowbrook Mall on Tuesday night.
The Associated Humane Societies in Newark is trying to find foster homes for dozens of dogs after a roof collapse made some of the kennel uninhabitable.
Here's how to stream Times Square New Year's Eve performances on Wednesday night and the ball drop ushering in 2026.
A Long Island community is grieving after a young man was killed while working at a CVS on Christmas Day -- a shift he wasn't even scheduled to work.
All of New York City was under a dense fog advisory Monday morning, with warmer air in place after freezing rain in the Tri-State Area.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued through 2 a.m. Monday due to the lingering threat of freezing rain in the northern suburbs of NYC.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
In a private ceremony at the abandoned Old City Hall subway station, Mamdani was sworn in by New York Attorney General Letitia James as the clock struck midnight on New Year's Eve.
A recently released cache of security videos is raising new questions about the prison cameras at the facility where Jeffrey Epstein died in his cell in 2019.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced his choice for schools chancellor Wednesday afternoon.
President Trump used his veto power this week for the first time since returning to the White House, rejecting a pair of bills linked to a Colorado water pipeline and a tribal village in the Everglades.
New York City carriage horse owners are not happy with a city-approved veterinarian, and they are refusing new horse exams with blood work and so-called trotting tests.
Brooklyn-based Maimonides Health is merging with NYC Health + Hospitals, New York City health leaders announced.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
Thousands of new flu cases in New York led to a 38% jump from the previous week, according to state health officials.
A spike in measles cases in Rockland County has New York health officials urging families to get vaccinated.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
Here's what to know about the lineup of performances scheduled for New Year's Eve, as crowds gather in Times Square to ring in 2026.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
Julian Champagnie had a career-high 36 points and the Spurs rallied to beat the Knicks 134-132 on Wednesday night in a rematch of the NBA Cup final.
Luke Hughes scored the go-ahead goal 4:45 into the third period and the Devils scored three times in a 1:56 span in a 3-2 win over the Blue Jackets on Wednesday night.
Tom Wilson had two goals and an assist to lead the Capitals past the Rangers 6-3 on Wednesday.
Chicago had a chance to win in regulation, but Nick Foligno shot the puck off a post on a prime scoring opportunity in the final seconds.
Joseph Woll made 33 saves and the Maple Leafs defeated the struggling Devils 4-0 on Tuesday night.
Drumming, dance and hands-on workshops marked the 18th year the Brooklyn Children's Museum is hosting what leaders call New York City's largest family Kwanzaa festival.
Federal funding cuts have left local organizations struggling to meet growing needs, prompting a borough-wide fundraising push to support food access, housing and other essential services.
What began as a middle school project has grown into hundreds of handwritten messages left across New York City, offering encouragement to strangers and revealing how a small gesture can resonate for weeks.
NYC says center-running bus lanes will speed up commutes and improve safety on one of Brooklyn's busiest corridors, but critics aren't so sure.
Nine Brooklyn Football Club partner bars are collecting shelf-stable food and winter coats to benefit 10 local schools.
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.
New York Attorney General Letitia James gave the oath of office. After, Mamdani announced his new transportation commissioner.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock says the next several days will feature sun and clouds and temperatures right around freezing.
Mamdani will be sworn by state Attorney General Letitia James in at a private ceremony at the abandoned Old City Hall subway station. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
Nearly 1 million people are jammed into Times Square for the New Year's Eve ball drop. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the latest from the Crossroads of the World.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock says we could see some heavier snow squalls early Thursday morning, but with just minor accumulations.
