Man accused of hiding explosives on NYC rooftops pleads not guilty
Michael Gann, who allegedly built explosive devices and hid them on rooftops around New York City, pleaded not guilty to federal charges.
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Michael Gann, who allegedly built explosive devices and hid them on rooftops around New York City, pleaded not guilty to federal charges.
Michael Gann is accused of making at least seven explosives in NYC, and throwing some off the Williamsburg Bridge into the East River.
Investigators say he made at least seven devices, storing them on Manhattan rooftops. He is even accused of throwing one onto subway tracks on the Williamsburg Bridge. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Federal prosecutors say one of those explosives was thrown onto the subway tracks from the Williamsburg Bridge. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook.
Michael Gann is accused of making at least seven explosives and throwing some off the Williamsburg Bridge, the FDR Drive and the East River. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook has the details.
A New York man faces charges after he allegedly made several explosive devices and threw some of them off the Williamsburg Bridge, prosecutors said Friday.
A New York man faces charges after he allegedly made several explosive devices and threw some of them off the Williamsburg Bridge, prosecutors said Friday.
A new report from the NTSB is raising questions about the safety of dozens of bridges across the country, including several in New York.
Chopper 2 flew overhead as the NYPD and FDNY removed a Palestinian flag that was hung on the Brooklyn tower of the Williamsburg Bridge.
Several units spent hours negotiating with the man before officers tackled him and brought him to safety.
Police shut down traffic on the Williamsburg Bridge for hours Friday morning after they say a man climbed onto its cables.
A teenager is dead after surfing the subway on the Williamsburg Bridge on Thursday.
Investigators say the bullet narrowly missed her child in the backseat.
A woman riding in a car was grazed by a stray bullet Saturday on the Williamsburg Bridge.
The victim was wearing a helmet, but did not survive, police said.
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It was sentencing day Wednesday in a horrific drunken driving crash on the Williamsburg Bridge.
It happened just after 3:30 a.m. Thursday on the bridge's outbound outer roadway.
Police say the car was traveling from Manhattan to Brooklyn on the bridge around 3:15 a.m. Thursday when it crashed into a barrier.
The discovery led to eastbound traffic on the outer roadway of the bridge into Brooklyn being shut down as police investigated.
A disabled train on the Williamsburg Bridge and other problems led to delays and reroutes on multiple subway lines late Thursday afternoon, as New Yorkers prepared for New Year's Eve celebrations.
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At least two people were spotted by witnesses on top of the Williamsburg Bridge Tuesday night, but no one has been arrested.
Ardent protests erupted Friday against the latest attempt to put tolls on the free East River bridges as part of a congestion pricing plan.
On Saturday, the group Paths To Pier 42 celebrated their summer launch.
New York is lending a helping hand to neighboring Massachusetts after the Blizzard of 2026.
New York City schools are open again Wednesday, but classroom attendance took a hit Tuesday as snow from the major blizzard was still impacting students.
A Hunter College professor is under fire for comments caught on a hot mic during a Zoom meeting. Some are calling the remarks racist.
The Cavaliers pulled away in the second half for a 109-94 victory over the Knicks on Tuesday night.
The Mavericks beat the Nets 123-114 on Tuesday night after both teams arrived in New York earlier in the day.
New York City schools are open again Wednesday, but classroom attendance took a hit Tuesday as snow from the major blizzard was still impacting students.
A Hunter College professor is under fire for comments caught on a hot mic during a Zoom meeting. Some are calling the remarks racist.
Two dogs are safe on Long Island after a terrifying run on Sunrise Highway in the middle of Monday's blizzard.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is calling on New Yorkers to treat police with respect after video shows some officers getting pelted with snowballs Monday.
New York City Public School students returned to in-person classes Tuesday morning as the city continued to dig out following Monday's historic blizzard.
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Pet owners should be extra cautious with their pets during and after the major winter snowstorm impacting the New York and New Jersey area.
Double-digit snow totals have been reported across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut as a major blizzard begins to wind down.
The storm has started to wrap up in New York City, New Jersey and beyond, with impressive snow totals left in its wake.
A blizzard warning has been issued for New York City and the surrounding area as a major snowstorm develops along the coast.
New Jersey is facing a lawsuit over a recent directive limiting immigration operations in state-controlled buildings.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill commended the state's response to the major blizzard, but she said they aren't out of the woods yet.
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
The Long Island Rail Road, NJ Transit and other commuter rails are running Tuesday but with modified schedules after a major snowstorm hit the Tri-State Area.
NJ Transit will be back in action on Monday afternoon, with limited service beginning to ramp up after 4 p.m.
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
The Long Island Rail Road, NJ Transit and other commuter rails are running Tuesday but with modified schedules after a major snowstorm hit the Tri-State Area.
Pet owners should be extra cautious with their pets during and after the major winter snowstorm impacting the New York and New Jersey area.
Double-digit snow totals have been reported across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut as a major blizzard begins to wind down.
The storm has started to wrap up in New York City, New Jersey and beyond, with impressive snow totals left in its wake.
President Trump defended his first year back in office in his 2026 State of the Union address, touting his record on immigration, the economy, tariffs and more.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill commended the state's response to the major blizzard, but she said they aren't out of the woods yet.
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FedEx sued the Trump administration over its tariffs on Monday, asking for a "full refund" of all payments it made to the government under a set of tariff policies that were ruled illegal by the Supreme Court.
Military planners are advising President Trump that any strike on Tehran's assets would almost certainly not be a singular, decisive blow.
For the first time in 30 years, the Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment for an inoperable type of pancreatic cancer.
NYSNA has reached a tentative contract agreement with NewYork-Presbyterian, signaling a potential end to the longest nurses strike in New York City history.
NYSNA ratified contracts with Montefiore and Mount Sinai, clearing the way for nurses to return to work Saturday after walking off one month ago.
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Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield failed to reach a contract agreement by Dec. 31, which means about 9,000 physicians are no longer considered in-network.
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
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Springsteen is taking his "Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour" nationwide starting in the spring.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
The Cavaliers pulled away in the second half for a 109-94 victory over the Knicks on Tuesday night.
The Mavericks beat the Nets 123-114 on Tuesday night after both teams arrived in New York earlier in the day.
Karl-Anthony Towns had 28 points and 11 rebounds for his NBA-leading 39th double-double and the Knicks outlasted the sliding Bulls 105-99 on Sunday night.
Nicolás Fernández scored on a penalty kick in the second half and New York City FC tied the Los Angeles Galaxy 1-1 in a season opener before a sellout crowd of 30,510 at Dignity Health Sports Park.
The Milan Cortina Olympics ended Sunday with a closing ceremony inside the ancient Roman amphitheater, Verona Arena.
Multiple rezonings in Queens are paving the way for tens of thousands of new units, but some residents worry about how it could affect their communities.
Residents and skate advocates clash over a proposed Mount Prospect Park skate facility, as city officials promise an updated design this spring.
A Brooklyn community is fighting to turn a forgotten landmark into a heritage center.
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The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
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Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
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CBS News New York's Chris Wragge attended the 36th annual Babies Heart Fund Gala highlight surgical advances in pediatric cardiology and congenital heart surgery, Tuesday night.
A massive chain link was installed across the Hudson River to prevent the British Navy from advancing during the American Revolution. CBS News New York's Mary Calvi shares this piece of history.
Fire officials put out intense flames at a West Babylon apartment building on Long Island on Tuesday night.
Attendance dropped as New York City public school students returned to in-person classes Tuesday.
