NYPD investigating vandalism of George Floyd statue as hate crime

"To the group of neo-Nazis who did this, I want to be absolutely clear: get the hell out of our state," Governor Cuomo said.

• Jun 25, 2021

NYC mayoral candidates on police reform

Five of the leading Democratic candidates for New York City mayor met on the debate stage Thursday night at the CBS Broadcast Center. WCBS reporter Marcia Kramer asked the candidates if they think guns should be taken away from police, and four of the candidates said no, with Maya Wiley said she was "not prepared" to answer that question at a debate.

• Jun 10, 2021
• 05:38

How to intervene as a bystander

Hate crimes in New York City were on the rise in the month of May, according to new data from the NYPD. Experts say there are several ways bystanders can intervene in such incidents to deescalate the situation. Thomas Mauro, director of exercises and training for the Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response at NYC's Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, joins CBSN AM to discuss the options.

• Jun 7, 2021
• 07:39

Bill Bratton on new memoir, policing

Bill Bratton, the former head of the New York, Los Angeles and Boston police departments is out with a new memoir on policing and reforms.

• Jun 7, 2021
• 05:00

Local Matters: Reexamining NYPD's response to BLM protests

In May 2020, huge crowds in New York participated in Black Lives Matter protests in the wake of the death of George Floyd. The City investigative reporter Greg B. Smith joins CBSN to discuss two official investigations into policing conduct during those demonstrations and newly-released transcripts of interviews with NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea.

• May 24, 2021
• 08:59

26 arrested as pro-Israel, pro-Palestine protesters clash in NYC

An unknown individual threw two commercial fireworks into a crowd in midtown, around the area of the Diamond District.

• May 22, 2021

NYC subway resumes full service

New York City subways are running around the clock again, more than a year after the coronavirus pandemic curtailed 24-hour service. Mayor Bill de Blasio says the city will add an additional 250 police officers to the subway system to address safety concerns. CBS New York's John Dias reports.

• May 17, 2021
• 03:03

Police banned from New York City Pride events until 2025

Community-based security such as private security and first responders will be present at Pride events this year with an increased budget, event organizers said Saturday.

• May 16, 2021

Times Square shooting suspect taken into custody

The alleged gunman who opened fire in Times Square on Saturday, hitting three bystanders including a 4-year-old girl, was taken into custody Wednesday, police announced. Farrakhan Muhammad was apprehended by U.S. Marshals in Florida. CBS New York's Aundrea Cline-Thomas has the latest.

• May 12, 2021
• 02:20

NYPD officers train in realistic simulations

The NYPD is training officers in high-pressure, scenario-based simulations in order to equip them with the skills they'll need when they're in the field. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers got an inside look at the training.

• Mar 23, 2018
• 01:14

NYPD on youth engagement

CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers sat down with NYPD Chief of Patrol Rodney Harrison, who explained why engaging with youth in the community is central to his philosophy as an officer.

• Mar 23, 2018
• 01:17

Neighorhood policing program explained

CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers embedded with two NYPD officers to experience the community policing program firsthand. Neighborhood Coordination Officer Robert Bramble breaks down the key components of the NYPD's neighborhood policing program.

• Mar 23, 2018
• 00:46

Neighborhood policing's impact on community

The NYPD's neighborhood policing program is aiming to ease tension between cops and community members after fatal incidents of police brutality have sparked outrage across the nation. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers embedded with the NYPD to learn about the program firsthand.

• Mar 23, 2018
• 05:26

NYPD rape accusations

The case of a 19-year-old woman who says she was raped in the back of an unmarked NYPD van is drawing attention to a loophole that could allow police to avoid rape conviction. Attorney Wendy Patrick spoke to CBSN about why the former detectives' claim that Anna Chambers consented to sex while she was under arrest may not hold up in court.

• Feb 20, 2018
• 06:46

NYC rape case

A woman confronted two former NYPD police officers in a Brooklyn court who she claims raped her during a traffic stop in 2017. CBS New York’s Magdalena Doris reports.

• Feb 19, 2018
• 01:43

Heroic NYPD officer speaks out

Officer Alyssa Vogel of the New York Police Department is being hailed a hero after picking up a young girl who was hurt in a triple shooting in Times Square and bringing her to safety. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge spoke to the officer and has this report.

• May 10, 2021
• 02:20

Bitter cold NYE

It will be a bitter cold start to the new year across much of the country. It's so cold that some popular events have been canceled. DeMarco Morgan is in New York City, braving the cold.

• Dec 31, 2017
• 01:28

NYE security preps

As millions in the U.S. get ready to ring in the New Year, there have already been massive celebrations around the world – and at those events, there was intense security. In the U.S., law enforcement has been preparing for tonight for weeks. Tony Dokoupil reports from New York City's Times Square.

• Dec 31, 2017
• 02:20

Crime rates

While crime is up in many cities, New York City's crime rate has fallen to levels not seen since the 1950s. The NYPD says there have been 289 murders this year -- down from a peak of more than 2,200 in 1990. What is New York doing right? Anna Werner reports.

• Dec 29, 2017
• 02:32

New Year's Eve security

Bitter cold weather could force some cities to change their New Year's plans. But for cities like New York that are going ahead with the festivities, police are taking unprecedented measures to strengthen security. Tony Dokoupil reports from Times Square where up to two million people are expected to gather.

• Dec 29, 2017
• 02:39

NYC security

Cities around the country are beefing up security for New Year's Eve celebrations. Elite Intelligence and Protection director Lou Palumbo joined CBSN to discuss how law enforcement is preparing.

• Dec 28, 2017
• 04:10

Musical bond

A collaboration brought NYPD officers and teens together on stage at Carnegie Hall. As Jericka Duncan explains, both groups ended up learning a powerful lesson.

• Dec 21, 2017
• 02:25

NYPD on NYC terror suspect

Investigators are calling an attempted New York City bombing an act of terrorism. A man set off a homemade bomb in a pedestrian tunnel near Port Authority Bus Terminal at the height of Monday's morning rush hour. Sources confirm to CBS News the suspect claimed to be inspired by ISIS. John Miller, NYPD deputy commissioner for intelligence and counterterrorism, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the investigation.

• Dec 12, 2017
• 03:41

Thanksgiving parade security

New York City expects more than 3.5 million people for Thursday's Thanksgiving Day parade. Thousands of police officers with state-of-the-art equipment will be there, too. Heavily-armed NYPD officers will be on patrol throughout the parade route and snipers will watch from buildings above. DeMarco Morgan reports.

• Nov 23, 2017
• 02:21

NYC Marathon security

Police are ramping up security for the NYC Marathon as the investigation continues into the terror attack in Lower Manhattan on Halloween. NYPD will deploy thousands more police officers, sand trucks and barricades. More than two million people are expected to watch the race. Tony Dokoupil was at the finish line in Central Park to talk about the precautions officials are taking.

• Nov 4, 2017
• 02:13

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