Animal advocates complain pigeons getting stuck in sidewalk shed
The netting was put up to prevent pigeons from dropping "you know what" onto the sidewalk and people below, but it's having unintended consequences.
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The netting was put up to prevent pigeons from dropping "you know what" onto the sidewalk and people below, but it's having unintended consequences.
Animal rescuers and building residents said they've seen dead and trapped pigeons in the netting in recent weeks. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Police charged 45-year-old Christian Torres, of Brooklyn, with attempted robbery in the Feb. 1 attack.
Hyman Silverglad said he suffered broken ribs after fighting a man who tried to steal his wallet on the Upper East Side.
Hyman Silverglad suffered broken ribs after fighting a man who tried to steal his wallet on the Upper East Side. CBS New York's Doug Williams reports.
The 91-year-old was attacked in his Upper East Side neighborhood as he was walking home after running errands.
The NYPD is searching for the person who severely injured a 91-year-old man while trying to rob him on the Upper East Side last week. CBS New York's Alecia Reid spoke to the victim. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3Ut7gHF
The police officer suffered a broken arm and leg.
The man accused of harassing a halal cart worker has reached a deal to have hate crime charges dismissed.
An NYPD officer was hit by a driver Wednesday while trying to make an arrest on the Upper East Side. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3vGCkJH
A man was injured in an attempted armed robbery on the Upper East Side late Friday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/47WSWev
It happened around 10:30 p.m. Friday on East 73rd Street between First Avenue and York.
Volunteers shopped for vulnerable families in the city, filling bags with coats, sweaters and other necessities.
New York City's Department of Transportation says the redesign of Third Avenue on the Upper East Side is now complete.
Surveillance video shows a group of people inside the store with their faces covered.
Police are investigating a shooting that happened inside a smoke shop on the Upper East Side. As CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports, a 15-year-old boy is now in the hospital. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3RvIh4B
The NYPD is investigating a shooting near Bloomingdale's on the Upper East Side. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3RvIh4B
Four people were hurt during an apartment building fire on the Upper East Side on Thursday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/4a36uWY
The fire broke out around 1:30 p.m. Thursday on the fifth floor of the building at 96th Street and Madison Avenue.
NYPD officers saved nearly two dozen cats and kittens left out in the cold Saturday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3QSpdfj
The felines were found early Saturday morning inside a locked minivan while temperatures were below freezing.
Police made an arrest Wednesday after several videos of a man spewing hateful rhetoric at an Upper East Side halal cart worker went viral. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/40NXDED
In a video, Stuart Seldowitz is seen saying, "If we killed 4,000 Palestinian kids, you know what, it wasn't enough."
The owner says more than a half dozen employees walked off the job because of his support for Israel.
The owner of an Upper East Side cafe says more than a half dozen employees walked off the job because of his support for Israel. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal shows us how some community members are rallying around the business. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3ubCXKd
Raad Almansoori is accused in the killing of a 38-year-old woman, whose body was found Feb. 8.
Will Cuylle and Chris Kreider scored for Metropolitan Division-leading New York in the 4-2 defeat on Monday.
Memphis outrebounded Brooklyn 50-33 and piled up 25 second-chance points in the 106-102 win on Monday.
Fish, Inc. helps keep residents in need fed and clothed. Last week's fire destroyed the group's building. But not its mission.
The interim principal told CBS New York "There have been some extreme misrepresentations" of how she has handled the situation.
Raad Almansoori is accused in the killing of a 38-year-old woman, whose body was found Feb. 8.
The interim principal told CBS New York "There have been some extreme misrepresentations" of how she has handled the situation.
Gov. Kathy Hochul said she plans on making an announcement Wednesday about new strategies to fight subway crime.
As they were unloading the moving trucks Saturday night, an explosion rocked the Monticello, N.Y. house and likely damaged it beyond repair.
Mayor Eric Adams is working overtime to change conditions at the troubled jail and avoid a federal takeover.
A Red Alert has been issued for Wednesday evening into Thursday morning due to heavy rain and wind.
Sunday, temperatures could run about 15 degrees above normal, which would feel more like mid-April!
It's raw and rainy Saturday with steady rain continuing through the afternoon and early evening.
Jennifer Dulos was reported missing after dropping her kids off at school in New Canaan, Connecticut in May 2019.
Michelle Troconis, the girlfriend of Dulos' estranged husband, was found guilty for her role in the disappearance.
Fish, Inc. helps keep residents in need fed and clothed. Last week's fire destroyed the group's building. But not its mission.
The MTA says new tolls are needed to keep the transit system running, but there's been a lot of pushback at the public hearings.
Police said the woman regularly hikes at Ringwood State Park and was disoriented after spending the night in the woods.
A Red Alert has been issued for Wednesday evening into Thursday morning due to heavy rain and wind.
NJ Transit officials say the 15% hike is needed to fulfill a nearly $107 million shortfall.
Vincent Festa died in 2011, but the school district's response to the allegations against him are now before a jury.
NUMC, a safety-net hospital serving the uninsured and underinsured, is weeks away from running out of money to pay its staff.
Sunday, temperatures could run about 15 degrees above normal, which would feel more like mid-April!
It's raw and rainy Saturday with steady rain continuing through the afternoon and early evening.
Human body parts belonging to at least two victims, one male and one female, were dumped in Babylon Village.
Gov. Kathy Hochul said she plans on making an announcement Wednesday about new strategies to fight subway crime.
Mayor Eric Adams is working overtime to change conditions at the troubled jail and avoid a federal takeover.
NUMC, a safety-net hospital serving the uninsured and underinsured, is weeks away from running out of money to pay its staff.
The MTA says new tolls are needed to keep the transit system running, but there's been a lot of pushback at the public hearings.
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of former President Donald Trump in a case challenging his eligibility for the 2024 ballot in Colorado.
Maternal mortality continues to rise in the U.S., and a recent study suggests poor mental health may be a factor.
Michigan is the latest state to see a case of measles, according to the CDC's tally.
The new recommendations apply to COVID-19 and other viruses, like flu and RSV.
As we close out American Heart Month, a young Yonkers resident who fit that description told her story of survival.
Studies show that even when the virus is mild and exclusively confined to the lungs, it can still provoke inflammation in the brain and impair brain cells' ability to regenerate.
The new actors taking audiences to Broadway's underworld include a prolific singer-songwriter and a pair of young stars known for their TV work.
Harry Belafonte's family celebrated the late actor, musician and civil rights activist Friday on what would have been his 97th birthday.
Iris Apfel, a textile expert, interior designer and fashion celebrity known for her eccentric style, has died.
"Suffs" puts a spotlight on suffragists who fought for the 19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote.
The Daily Show host's tearful eulogy to his three-legged dog, Dipper, prompts jump in contributions to Animal Haven a no-kill shelter in New York City.
Will Cuylle and Chris Kreider scored for Metropolitan Division-leading New York in the 4-2 defeat on Monday.
Memphis outrebounded Brooklyn 50-33 and piled up 25 second-chance points in the 106-102 win on Monday.
General manager Tom Fitzgerald made the surprising move with less than 30 games left to play.
Josh Hart finished with 13 points, 19 rebounds and 10 assists in New York's 107-98 win on Sunday.
Nico Daws was lifted after giving up four goals on 13 shots for New Jersey, which has lost five of seven.
Three escalators at the 74th Street-Broadway station in Jackson Heights have been out of service since June 2023.
Three decades after a terrorist opened fire on a van carrying Jewish students on the Brooklyn Bridge, a heartbroken mother joined city officials for a solemn commemoration.
New York City officials say they now plan to complete an unfinished bike lane project in Brooklyn.
CBS New York headed to Fordham Road, where enforcement is putting more strain on their lives than ever before.
Young people in crisis find food, friendship, clothing and calm at the organization's drop-in center on 125th Street.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
The Grammy Award winning singer who graced the stage for generations died at the age of 96.
The attack happened Sunday in Washington Heights. It was just the latest in a series of underground attacks in recent days. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
CBS New York's Lonnie Quinn has more on the Yellow Alert for Tuesday and the Red Alert for Wednesday night.
Raad Almansoori is accused in the killing of a 38-year-old woman, whose body was found Feb. 8. CBS New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
Nearly 300 people -- both for and against the controversial plan -- made their voices heard. CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports.
The group helps keep residents in need fed and clothed. Last week's fire destroyed the group's building. But not its mission. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
