Fueled By 8 Shootings On Tuesday, NYPD Stats Reveal Gun Violence Is Already Up In 2021
There were 90 shootings in the city at this time last year, but so far in 2021 there have already been 118 shootings.
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Hundreds Of Families In NYCHA Buildings Without Heat, Gas As Temperatures Start To Drop
Tenant Association President Cynthia Tibbs says the same stretch of housing also went without gas for an entire year, starting on Thanksgiving Day in 2018.
In Effort To Combat Rash Of Gun Violence, NYPD To Change Officers' Schedules, Require Many To Work Weekend Day
The NYPD's top cop is now putting more officers on the streets during the weekends.
In Wake Of Continued Gun Violence, Prominent Members Of Black Community Call On NYPD To Bring Back Anti-Crime Unit
It was a dramatic moment -- Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams holding up a pair of baby shoes after a 1-year-old became the latest victim of gun violence.
Officials: There's Room To Cut From NYPD's Budget, But City Must Be Mindful Of Spike In Crime
Mayor Bill de Blasio has heard the calls for police reform and he's making changes, altering his budget to take money from the NYPD and send it elsewhere.
Outraged Mother Says Son Was Pinned Against Wall, Left In School Stairwell For Bad Behavior
A 4-year-old boy was left alone in a stairwell, and his outraged mother said school workers left him there as a punishment for behaving badly.
Officials: Four Suspects In Custody In Connection To Brownsville Rape Case
"Get up, get outraged, and identify these individuals that we see in the video that's being provided by the NYPD," community activist Tony Herbert said at Osborn Playground on Sunday, 1010 WINS' Samantha Liebman reported.
Reward Raised For Arrest Of Man Accused Of Raping Woman In Brooklyn
The woman lost two teeth in the attack and was transported to a local hospital where she is listed in stable condition.
NYC Activists Demand Action After 10 Shootings Leave 3 Dead, 22 Wounded Over Weekend
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams was among those speaking out Monday against the rash of shootings that took place over the weekend.
Protesters: De Blasio Not Doing Enough To Curb City Violence
Appearing on "The Daily Show" on Tuesday, de Blasio acknowledged the city has seen an alarming spike in shootings this year, but also said it's an issue the Police Department is handling.
Community Activist Slams de Blasio Over Road Trip After Violent Weekend At Home
Despite the Central Park muggings and a dozen shootings over the weekend, Mayor Bill de Blasio was headed out-of-town for a controversial four-day trip to promote his progressive agenda.
Brooklyn Only Borough Seeing Drop In Murders, Shootings
According to crime statistics released April 19, there have been three fewer murders this year compared to the same period in 2014. Shooting incidents are down 11.7 percent, and the number of shooting victims has fallen 15.7 percent.
Mother Calls For Justice After Son Beaten By Group Of Teens In Brooklyn
Dahlia Espada said her 14-year-old son was beaten up by the group while walking to a subway station near the mall in Fort Greene.
Video Shows Group Inside Brooklyn McDonald's Beating, Kicking Girl While Spectators Watch
A group of teenagers are seen on video pummeling a girl inside a Brooklyn McDonald's -- and no one tried to stop the violence.
Activists Outraged By Video Of Run-In Between Security Guards, Teen At Kings Plaza Mall
A violent confrontation between a teenager and security guards at the Kings Plaza Shopping Center in Brooklyn was caught on video, and community activists were outraged.
Suspect Accused Of Attacking Female Cop In East Harlem
She was punched in the face by a man in a group smoking marijuana at the Clinton Houses, police said.
Missing 11-Year-Old Brooklyn Boy Found Safe On Subway
Kareem Granton was found Monday morning at the Union Square subway station after someone spotted him in the subway and notified police.
Family: 4-Year-Old Brooklyn Boy Left School Undetected, Walked Home Alone
The boy was in the restroom at P.S. 59 in Bedford Stuyvesant and became spooked when someone mistakenly turned out the light, community advocate Tony Herbert said. The child left the school and walked a few blocks to his father's house.
Mother Speaks Out After Woman Charged In Death of 4-Year-Old Boy
Myls Dobson died Wednesday after police found him unconscious in a bathroom at the Ritz Plaza building on West 48th Street.
5 Partygoers Shot, 1 Attacked In Brooklyn Building
Police were looking for a suspect or suspects in the gunfire, which erupted just after midnight at a building in the Howard Houses public housing complex in Brownsville.
Kings Plaza Mall Drops Policy Restricting Minors From Entry
Kings Plaza shopping center in Brooklyn has decided to lift a policy that forbade minors unaccompanied by adults, following a violent melee last week.
Sources: Ex-Boyfriend Wanted In Murder Of Brooklyn Mom
Shellis Gonzales, 46, was found shot in the head and torso in her apartment on Chauncey Street in Ocean Hill around 8:40 p.m. Wednesday, police said.
Activists: Grading System Hurts Minority Restaurant Owners
Community activists and restaurant owners protested Saturday, claiming that black and Hispanic restaurateurs are being unfairly targeted by the city Department of Health.
Police: Man From Maine Charged In Death Of Brooklyn Teen
Christian Ferdinand, 20, from Limestone, Maine was arrested overnight and charged with second degree murder in connection with the death of 14-year-old Shaniesha Forbes, police said.
NYPD: Officers Shot Brownsville Suspect After He Pulled Out Firearm
The incident happened Thursday evening around 6 p.m. on Grafton Street at Livonia Avenue in Brownsville.
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Ghislaine Maxwell sentenced to 20 years in prison
The British socialite was found guilty of helping Jeffrey Epstein abuse underage girls between 1994 and 2004.
Watch Live: Trump grabbed steering wheel to get to Capitol on Jan. 6, aide testifies
The House Jan. 6 committee is hearing from Cassidy Hutchinson, a top aide to former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows.
Primary Day in New York: Voters decide who will be their candidates for governor, Assembly
On the Democratic side, Gov. Kathy Hochul is facing a challenge from two candidates, while voters will choose from four on the Republican ballot.
Authorities: Carbon monoxide leak sickens Long Island campers
The incident happened at the Chabad of Great Neck on East Shore Road early Tuesday morning.
New York City public pools reopen for summer, but with staffing problems
This means those free summer swim programs you're used to participating in may not be a thing this summer.
50 migrants found dead in back of tractor trailer in San Antonio
Sixteen others, including four children, were taken to local hospitals with heat-related injuries, and three people were in custody, officials said.
Suffolk County closes dozens of beaches to bathing
Health officials say depending on testing, the beaches could re-open Wednesday.
NYPD responds to fight aboard Carnival Cruise Line
Police arrived at Pier 88 at around 5:30 a.m. Tuesday after the Coast Guard responded to a fight on board the ship and was escorting the ship into the pier.
Reagan shooter John Hinckley, Jr.: "I have true remorse for what I did"
Hinckley spoke exclusively with CBS News in his first interview.
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Authorities: Carbon monoxide leak sickens Long Island campers
The incident happened at the Chabad of Great Neck on East Shore Road early Tuesday morning.
Suffolk County closes dozens of beaches to bathing
Health officials say depending on testing, the beaches could re-open Wednesday.
NYPD responds to fight aboard Carnival Cruise Line
Police arrived at Pier 88 at around 5:30 a.m. Tuesday after the Coast Guard responded to a fight on board the ship and was escorting the ship into the pier.
New York City public pools reopen for summer, but with staffing problems
This means those free summer swim programs you're used to participating in may not be a thing this summer.
Ghislaine Maxwell sentenced to 20 years in prison
The British socialite was found guilty of helping Jeffrey Epstein abuse underage girls between 1994 and 2004.
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Tri-State Area joins effort to boost offshore wind industry
The president aims to be able to power 10 million homes with wind energy by 2030.
Investigators say 6-year-old burned Bridgeport boy was not intentionally set on fire
Officials say there's no evidence any of the children deliberately hurt one another.
Conn. woman dies after being infected with tickborne virus
She is the second person in Connecticut to test positive for the virus this year and the first to die.
For first time ever, average gas prices in New York hits $5
Drivers across the Tri-State Area continue to feel the squeeze at the pump.
Drivers hoping for relief as gas prices again hit record highs
The national average for a gallon of regular reached $4.87 on Monday. It's even more expensive in the Tri-State Area.
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Police: 7-year-old girl drowns during backyard pool party in Teaneck
Police said the child was first reported missing at around 6 p.m. on Sunday. She was later found in the pool.
2 planes partially collide on tarmac at Newark Airport
United Airlines says two of its planes made contact on the tarmac before departing.
95-year-old WWII vet finally receives high school diploma
Now 95 and blessed with a massive family, Lyndhurst High School grad says he still enjoys many of life's pleasures.
N.J. couple recalls escape from Surfside condo collapse
"The hardest part is knowing you walked out and other people didn't," Janette Aguero said.
Murphy asks NJ lawmakers to look into creating gun-free zones
Murphy called the Supreme Court's ruling on firearm carry laws an outrage.
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Authorities: Carbon monoxide leak sickens Long Island campers
The incident happened at the Chabad of Great Neck on East Shore Road early Tuesday morning.
Suffolk County closes dozens of beaches to bathing
Health officials say depending on testing, the beaches could re-open Wednesday.
Heroes save former NYPD cop after he collapsed at Long Island restaurant
Medics kept the resuscitation going on the way to the hospital. Five times John Balestrieri had to be brought back.
Schumer trying to get tax relief for Long Islanders who fixed cesspools
He has asked the USDA to formally determine the grants protect and preserve the environment, making them tax exempt.
Zeldin campaign says antisemitic death threat made against GOP candidate for governor
If elected, Zeldin would be New York's first Jewish Republican governor.
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Watch Live: Trump grabbed steering wheel to get to Capitol on Jan. 6, aide testifies
The House Jan. 6 committee is hearing from Cassidy Hutchinson, a top aide to former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows.
Reagan shooter John Hinckley, Jr.: "I have true remorse for what I did"
Hinckley spoke exclusively with CBS News in his first interview.
Primary Day in New York: Voters decide who will be their candidates for governor
On the Democratic side, Gov. Kathy Hochul is facing a primary challenge from two other candidates, while Republicans will choose from four candidates on the primary ballot.
Westchester County passes law allowing women safe access to abortion
The Reproductive Health Care Facilities Access Act passed the county Board of Legislators on Monday night.
Focus shifts to "trigger laws" and state courts after Roe v. Wade is overturned
Judges in Louisiana and Utah temporarily blocked enforcement of trigger-law bans on abortion following the Supreme Courts' overturning of Roe v. Wade.
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Westchester County passes law allowing women safe access to abortion
The Reproductive Health Care Facilities Access Act passed the county Board of Legislators on Monday night.
Health officials await additional monkeypox vaccines; Cases climb to 48 in New York City
The demand was overwhelming, and all appointments were booked through Monday.
Second day of long lines for monkeypox vaccine at Chelsea health clinic
The Chelsea Sexual Health Clinic opened at 11 a.m., but the line for a vaccine started forming outside about three hours earlier.
Hundreds line up for monkeypox vaccine in New York City
Demand was so high that it overwhelmed capacity and forced the city cut off walk-ins.
FDA bans Juul e-cigarettes from the U.S. market
Regulator's decision comes amid concerns that an epidemic of underage vaping will hook a new generation on nicotine.
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Alec Baldwin to interview Woody Allen on Tuesday
Actor to sit down with famed-yet-controversial director at 10:30 a.m. on Instagram Live
Broadway's "Chicago" celebrates 10,000th performance
"Chicago" is only the second Broadway show in history to play 10,000 performances.
Madonna appears at Terminal 5 to kick off Pride weekend
Madonna was only recently announced as a performer at the sold-out show.
Rapper Lil TJay 1 of 2 people shot overnight near shopping plaza in Edgewater, New Jersey
Police say another victim was found just down the road at a gas station. Three arrests have been made.
Shakespeare in the Park celebrates 60 years of summer public theater
Tuesday night was the first preview performance of "Richard III."
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Yankees score 6 in the 7th, take down struggling Athletics
Trailing by four runs early, Bombers rally for 23rd come-from-behind victory of the season, 9-5 on Monday night.
Report: Kyrie Irving returning to Nets in 2022-23
The seven-time All-Star averaged 27.4 points and 5.8 assists this past season.
Thousands join Achilles Hope and Possibility Run
New York Road Runners partner with Achilles International to produce an event for people of all abilities.
Burke gives first-place Union victory over NYCFC
The win gives Philadelphia sole possession of first place in the Eastern Conference with 29 points to 27 for NYCFC.
Arango, Palacios score in LAFC's victory over Red Bulls
New York (7-5-5) started 5-2-1 on the road, but has dropped three straight away from home — without scoring.
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8 Hands Farm: Regenerative farming takes root on the North Fork
"It's one of the few professions where you work with your heart, your hands, and your head at the same time," co-owner Tom Geppel told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Zaragoza Deli & Grocery: An East Village home for Mexican family recipes
"That was my dream, to open a small business here," co-owner Pompeyo "Papa" Martinez told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Eddie's Sweet Shop: A '1930s time warp' in Forest Hills where the ice cream is homemade
"We whip the whipped cream by hand. We make our hot fudge, caramel, most of our syrups," owner Vito Citrano told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
The Hungarian Pastry Shop: Purveyor of coffee, cake, and conversation since 1961
"Most of my customers are regulars. They come almost every day, and they feel that this is their home," Panagiotis Binioris said.
'The melting pot starts' at Kalustyan's in Midtown
For hard-to-find flavors from faraway continents, professional chefs and home cooks flock to a specialty food store founded in 1944.
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New York City Pride March draws crowd of thousands
Thousands came out for the 2022 New York City Pride March through Manhattan on Sunday.
Juneteenth celebrations held across New York City
Juneteenth celebrations took place across New York City on June 19.
Mermaid Parade returns to Coney Island for 40th anniversary
The famous Mermaid Parade returned to Coney Island on Saturday for its 40th anniversary.
Stars hit the red carpet at the 75th Annual Tony Awards
Stars of stage and screen hit the red carpet for the 75th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday night.
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Lizzo appears on "Carpool Karaoke"
Lizzo hopped into the passenger seat with "Late Late Show" host James Corden for Carpool Karaoke.
Dozens of beaches closed on Long Island
The county health department says that after the recent heavy rainfall, bacteria levels could be higher than state standards.
New York City swimming pools open to the public
The summer celebration comes amid an ongoing lifeguard shortage, which is causing many swim programs to be cancelled. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports.
New York primary voters head to the polls
Democrats and Republicans will select their candidates to become New York's next governor. CBS2's John Dias reports.
More than a dozen sickened due to carbon monoxide
Authorities say the fire department was called to a home housing the teens in Great Neck just before 5 a.m.
