Man set on fire on NYC subway reunited with his family
A homeless man who police say was set on fire while sleeping on a New York City subway car has been reunited with his family.
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A homeless man who police say was set on fire while sleeping on a New York City subway car has been reunited with his family.
A man who police say was set on fire while he slept on a subway car in Manhattan has undergone one surgery and is set to have a second.
A metal grate in the road opened up underneath a yellow cab in Times Square on Thursday.
A yellow cab ended up stuck in a dangerous spot Thursday after apparently driving over an opening on the roadway in Times Square.
Police said the 56-year-old victim, who is believed to be homeless, was asleep on a northbound 3 train when he was set on fire Monday in Manhattan.
Police confirmed Wednesday the victim was in fact set on fire and they released new surveillance images of a man wanted for questioning.
Two people were taken into custody after gunshots were fired inside a Manhattan subway station on Monday night. No injuries were reported.
Police said bystanders told them two men discharged a gun on the mezzanine level on the A-C-E subway line inside the 42nd Street-Port Authority Bus Terminal station in Times Square. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
A 55-year-old man suffered burns after his pants caught fire on a 3 train as it approached Times Square. What exactly happened, however, is no longer clear.
A man who suffered burns on a subway car as it approached Times Square early Monday morning keeps changing his story about what happened, the New York City Police Department said.
Police are investigating it as an assault, but said that could change as they find out more information.
The New Year's Eve ball drop in Times Square is getting a makeover as organizers unveil a new crystal ball Monday in New York City.
A man was fatally stabbed just after 1 a.m. Monday in Manhattan at West 49th Street and Seventh Avenue, near Times Square.
Organizers unveiled a new crystal ball Monday -- only the ninth iteration since the holiday tradition began in 1907.
Video from the scene shows a knife on the ground. The victim was beaten with a bat and stabbed, police sources said. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
A man was stabbed to death in early Monday morning near Times Square. It happened on 49th Street and Seventh Avenue. The victim was stabbed repeatedly in the back and side. He was rushed to the hospital but did not survive.
The new ball will be covered in 5,280 Waterford crystals, nearly twice as many as the previous one.
Tuesday's gathering was designed to celebrate the men and women from across the country who have risked their own lives to save others.
As CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports, the event was part of National First Responders Day, which celebrates the men and women who run toward danger to keep others safe.
The gathering, as part of National First Responders Day, was designed to celebrate the men and women from across the country who have risked their own lives to save others. CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu reports.
Activists assembled in Manhattan to protest against the Trump administration amid the prolonged government shutdown.
The Department of Homeland Security says ICE agents arrested two Venezuelan migrants Thursday outside the Row Hotel in Times Square. A DHS spokesperson claimed the two men were gang members with prior arrests.
The large crowd is marching down Seventh Avenue in Manhattan.
Protesters gathered in Times Square for Saturday's "No Kings" demonstration in New York City. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
Protesters across the country are planning "No Kings" demonstrations.
Residents on East 57th Street say reckless drivers have caused life-altering injuries and even death, but despite petitions and years of advocacy, the city has yet to install a speed bump.
One person was killed and dozens of families were displaced when a fire broke out in a Westchester County apartment building on Sunday night.
Three members of a family of four were killed in a crash on the New Jersey Turnpike, leaving their community heartbroken.
Members of New York City's congressional delegation want to stop ICE agents from arresting immigrants at routine court appearances.
Republican Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is entering the 2026 New York governor's race, sources tell CBS News New York.
Residents on East 57th Street say reckless drivers have caused life-altering injuries and even death, but despite petitions and years of advocacy, the city has yet to install a speed bump.
One person was killed and dozens of families were displaced when a fire broke out in a Westchester County apartment building on Sunday night.
Members of New York City's congressional delegation want to stop ICE agents from arresting immigrants at routine court appearances.
Republican Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is entering the 2026 New York governor's race, sources tell CBS News New York.
A 20-year-old man surrendered himself to authorities in Buffalo, police said, more than three weeks after Boyd was shot and wounded in Manhattan.
Sunday's weather was calm and pleasantly chilly, but big changes are in store as we begin the new work week.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
CBS News New York has learned Jed Parkington, who died by suicide during a standoff with law enforcement on Tuesday, was fascinated with Nazi Germany.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
First Alert Weather Days have been declared in the NYC area as the arctic chill could bring record low temperatures.
Three members of a family of four were killed in a crash on the New Jersey Turnpike, leaving their community heartbroken.
Three people are dead, including a minor, after a crash in East Windsor Township on the New Jersey Turnpike, state police said.
Sunday's weather was calm and pleasantly chilly, but big changes are in store as we begin the new work week.
Police in New Jersey are investigating a series of home break-ins with suspects allegedly targeting high-end cars.
The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup schedule has been released, including the slate of matches coming to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Republican Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is entering the 2026 New York governor's race, sources tell CBS News New York.
Sunday's weather was calm and pleasantly chilly, but big changes are in store as we begin the new work week.
A man is now in custody in Florida in connection to the 1997 murder of Tanya Denise Jackson on Long Island.
Nassau County Police charged Vito D'Ambrosio, of Seaford, with murdering his parents at A&A Italian Deli and Pizza in Bethpage.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
Members of New York City's congressional delegation want to stop ICE agents from arresting immigrants at routine court appearances.
Republican Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is entering the 2026 New York governor's race, sources tell CBS News New York.
Alina Habba served as a personal lawyer to President Trump before she was tapped to temporarily serve as U.S. attorney in New Jersey.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has put an end to speculation over where he will live once he takes office.
Zohran Mamdani shared a video Sunday reminding NYC residents about their rights when it comes to interacting with ICE agents.
New York has no plans to change hepatitis B vaccine guidance after a Centers for Disease Control advisory panel voted to stop recommending a first dose for newborns.
In New York alone, there have already been more than 17,000 flu cases and nearly 1,000 hospitalizations, and doctors anticipate it's only going to get worse as more people gather for the holidays.
Colette Smith of the Bronx was diagnosed with lung cancer, despite never smoking. Her survival story is central to her push for early detection.
Some New Yorkers want the mayor-elect to appoint a new "rat czar" when he takes office after an uptick in rat sightings.
Gio's Law would establish a $25 million grant program to equip law enforcement nationwide with EpiPens and train officers how to use them.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
The iconic Wythe Diner was physically moved Saturday from its location in Williamsburg to Steiner Studios in Brooklyn's Navy Yard.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play" and his role in the series "Emily in Paris," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been sentenced to three more months in prison for violating his supervised release terms in a New York gang case.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
A 20-year-old man surrendered himself to authorities in Buffalo, police said, more than three weeks after Boyd was shot and wounded in Manhattan.
Jack Eichel scored at 4:52 of overtime and the Golden Knights beat the Rangers 3-2 on Sunday night for their fourth straight win.
Jeff Kent was elected to baseball's Hall of Fame on Sunday by the contemporary era committee, while steroids-tainted stars Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were among seven players who fell short once again.
Carter Verhaeghe stays red-hot with his sixth goal in six games as the Florida Panthers top the New York Islanders 4-1 on Sunday.
Tua Tagovailoa remained unbeaten against the New York Jets, leading the Miami Dolphins to a 34-10 victory on Sunday.
Residents on East 57th Street say reckless drivers have caused life-altering injuries and even death, but despite petitions and years of advocacy, the city has yet to install a speed bump.
Neighbors in Brooklyn's Victorian Flatbush are expressing frustration after the city designated only part of their area as a historic district.
Brooklyn's Prospect Park is getting financing for a long-term project to battle the impacts of climate change, city leaders say.
The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music plans a 12,000-square-foot campus at One Prospect Park West, aiming to serve thousands more with music therapy and education programs.
Some residents at NYCHA's Eastchester Gardens in the Bronx say they've been shivering on and off all week.
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.
The first ferry route from Staten Island to Brooklyn is expected to cut travel by up to an hour for thousands of commuters.
The Miami Heat player was arraigned in Brooklyn federal court and released on $3 million bond.
Officer body camera video captured the tense rescue in Bristol, where the car crashed into a utility poll and flipped.
More changes are coming to City Hall before Mayor elect-Zohran Mamdani takes office.
James Rizzo was indicted in connection with the December attack on a female student and a Thanksgiving attack on a 68-year-old woman.
