Man Arraigned On Attempted Rape, Other Charges In Upper West Side Attack
The man accused in a brutal attempted rape on the Upper West Side appeared in court Saturday afternoon.
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The man accused in a brutal attempted rape on the Upper West Side appeared in court Saturday afternoon.
Desmond Smith, 32, was arrested Thursday and charged with attempted rape, sexual abuse, strangulation and assault.
Desmond Smith, 32, was arrested Thursday and charged with attempted rape, sexual abuse, strangulation and assault.
It happened on 73rd Street between Columbus and Amsterdam avenues.
The plan will prioritize 25 percent of seats in each middle school in District 3 for low-income, lower-performing students who apply.
Some Upper West Side residents are furious after being forced to listen to dozens of barking dogs during a doggy daycare renovation project.
Relatives were drawn to tears as they stood outside the apartment building on West 105th Street.
Young Kun Kim died Thursday from his injuries, police said.
Fifty-year-old Matthew Lee was arrested Wednesday night on charges of robbery and assault, police said.
Yoselyn Ortega, 55, faces life in prison in the stabbing deaths of 2-year-old Leo Krim and his 6-year-old sister Lucia back in 2012.
Ten sharp pins made their way inside the 66 pound golden retriever named Murphy after her owner says she ate discarded food and something else in Fort Tryon Park.
The victims' father sobbed in court as the jury read their verdict, CBS2's Hazel Sanchez reported.
Jury deliberations began Tuesday in the trial of a former nanny accused in the deaths of two young children in her care.
Yoselyn Ortega is accused in the fatal stabbings of 6-year-old Lulu Krim and 2-year-old Leo inside their family's Upper West Side apartment back in 2012.
Police say the suspect stabbed the victim in the back following a dispute.
It was Kevin Krim's first time seeing former nanny Yoselyn Ortega since before she allegedly killed the kids inside the family's Upper West Side apartment on October 25, 2012.
It was in October of 2012 that prosecutors say 55-year-old Yoselyn Ortega stabbed 6-year-old Lucia Krim and 2-year-old Leo Krim to death in the family's Upper West Side apartment.
The parents of two children prosecutors say were stabbed to death by their nanny are asking the public try to think positive as the criminal case finally goes to trial.
Jury selection began Monday in the trial of an Upper West Side nanny accused of murdering two young children in her care.
A community is asking questions about whether a group of dogs is getting ditched on the street.
Police were searching Thursday night for a suspect who punched and knocked down one woman, and ripped off a purse from another, on the Upper West Side this week.
A man was looking for answers Thursday, after a trip to the movie theater almost ended up costing a man his foot.
A man's leg was swallowed up by an escalator at an AMC movie theater on the Upper West Side Wednesday.
The now-terrified expectant mother spoke exclusively to CBS2's Ali Bauman.
MLK's legacy, living on through the love and compassion of New Yorkers working to create a better future.
An apparent road rage incident that led to shots being fired caused traffic delays near John F. Kennedy International Airport Tuesday morning.
Fortunately, the rail was fixed just before 8 a.m., leading to service getting back on track.
Luigi Mangione is due back in court Tuesday for day eight of pre-trial hearings related to evidence in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson a year ago in New York City.
Dozens of families are coping with losing everything after last week's fire that tore through a six-story apartment building on the Upper West Side.
Powerball's jackpot rose to an estimated $1.25 billion — the sixth-largest in its history — after no tickets came up winners of Monday night's grand prize of roughly $1.14 billion.
An apparent road rage incident that led to shots being fired caused traffic delays near John F. Kennedy International Airport Tuesday morning.
Fortunately, the rail was fixed just before 8 a.m., leading to service getting back on track.
Luigi Mangione is due back in court Tuesday for day eight of pre-trial hearings related to evidence in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson a year ago in New York City.
Dozens of families are coping with losing everything after last week's fire that tore through a six-story apartment building on the Upper West Side.
Seven people were injured when an MTA bus crashed into several parked cars in the Bronx on Monday afternoon.
Some of the highest totals were on Long Island and in New Jersey, where greater than 6 inches of snow was measured.
A large water main break in Waterbury, Connecticut, is impacting tens of thousands of residents.
Bitterly cold temperatures are causing icy road conditions, including black ice, Monday morning in the Tri-State Area.
Survivors of the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting, families and lawmakers gathered in Washington, D.C., on Thursday to honor the lives lost and continue calls for action to end gun violence.
Connecticut is dealing with its first measles case since 2021, after a child, who is not vaccinated, contracted the virus while traveling internationally.
Davenport currently serves as the first assistant attorney general, a position she previously held from 2018-2020. She also worked as the acting attorney general's principal law enforcement advisor.
The winter storm blanketed New Jersey and brought up to six inches of snow to some areas.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani says he will appoint a "World Cup czar" to push FIFA to lower ticket prices for the 2026 tournament.
Some of the highest totals were on Long Island and in New Jersey, where greater than 6 inches of snow was measured.
A judge in New Jersey agreed to release Mark Paulino from jail while he awaits a criminal trial for child pornography charges.
Fortunately, the rail was fixed just before 8 a.m., leading to service getting back on track.
The Jewish community of Sydney, Australia has deep connections to the Tri-State Area. Many on Long Island spoke fondly on Monday about victims they knew.
Some of the highest totals were on Long Island and in New Jersey, where greater than 6 inches of snow was measured.
A U.S. Postal Service clerk was caught on video stealing cards from the mail in a police sting on Long Island, according to investigators.
Bitterly cold temperatures are causing icy road conditions, including black ice, Monday morning in the Tri-State Area.
President Trump filed a defamation lawsuit against the BBC on Monday over a documentary that spliced parts of his Jan. 6, 2021, speech on the Ellipse.
Davenport currently serves as the first assistant attorney general, a position she previously held from 2018-2020. She also worked as the acting attorney general's principal law enforcement advisor.
The casinos clearing the last hurdle are Steve Cohen's Metropolitan Park in Queens, Bally's Bronx, and Resorts World New York City at Aqueduct Racetrack, also in Queens.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani says he will appoint a "World Cup czar" to push FIFA to lower ticket prices for the 2026 tournament.
Erika Kirk recalls the emotional fog of Charlie Kirk's assassination, addresses conspiracy theories and takes questions during a CBS News town hall hosted by Bari Weiss.
UnitedHealthcare and NewYork-Presbyterian have roughly two weeks to reach an agreement or thousands of Medicare Advantage members could be forced to find care elsewhere.
Connecticut is dealing with its first measles case since 2021, after a child, who is not vaccinated, contracted the virus while traveling internationally.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
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.
Rob Reiner was a California transplant who never lost his New York edge. He was born in the Bronx, and raised in New Rochelle.
R&B musician Trey Songz was arrested in New York City over the weekend after an incident at the Dramma nightclub near Times Square.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
Peter Greene, best known for his role in "Pulp Fiction," has died at his home in New York City at 60 years old.
With their 4-1 defeat to the Ducks on Monday, the Rangers have now lost 12 of 16 games at Madison Square Garden this season.
The New York Jets fired defensive coordinator Steve Wilks one day after getting thumped 48-20 by the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Egor Demin scored 17 points, Noah Clowney added 16 and the Nets never trailed in a 127-82 romp over the Bucks on Sunday night.
Trevor Lawrence accounted for six touchdowns, including a career-high five passing, and the Jaguars overwhelmed the Jets, 48-20 on Sunday.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt ran for a touchdown, Jaylin Lane returned a punt 63 yards for another score and the Commanders beat the Giants 29-21 on Sunday.
A Brooklyn startup and a national nonprofit are teaming up to turn everyday mail lockers into easy donation hubs, delivering thousands of toys to hospital rooms this holiday season.
The city is sharing new details about the historic $1 billion investment announced for the Coney Island Boardwalk, the largest in its century-long history
New York City officials have secured long-awaited funding to restore the 102-year-old Coney Island boardwalk.
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.
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.
A crash between two vehicles near the entrance of JFK Airport led to shots being fired, sources said. Traffic in the area suffered severe disruptions. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Investigators are asking the public for help as they carefully comb through neighborhoods near the school. Jarred Hill reports.
Nick Reiner, the youngest son of Michele and Rob Reiner, is being held on suspicion of murder. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Security has been stepped up at Hanukkah gatherings in New York City after the Bondi Beach terror attack in Australia. Naomi Ruchim reports.
Luigi Mangione is due back in court Tuesday for day eight of pre-trial hearings related to evidence in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson a year ago in New York City.
