NYPD: Man suspected of firing gun from Brooklyn rooftop did not have a firearm
Police were responding to reports of shots fired when they found the man with what appeared to be a rifle on the roof.
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Police were responding to reports of shots fired when they found the man with what appeared to be a rifle on the roof.
One person was taken into custody.
Patterson was shot while washing his car during an attempted robbery in 1990 in Brooklyn and survived in a vegetative-like state for 33 years.
Patterson was shot during an attempted robbery while washing his car back in 1990 and lived for 33 years in a vegetative-like state. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge has more on how he's being remembered.
The NYPD is saying farewell to one of their own, more than 30 years after a shooting left him in a vegetative state. CBS2's John Dias has the latest from Crown Heights, Brooklyn.
Patterson survived in a vegetative state for more than 30 years after he was shot during a robbery attempt in 1990.
Patterson survived in a vegetative state for more than 30 years after he was shot during a robbery attempt in 1990.
The city is looking into what happened on Ann Street last month and other garages that might be at risk.
The free program gives opportunities to students who want to take the next step in their design careers.
The free program gives opportunities to fashion students who want to take the next step in their design careers, CBS2's Hannah Kliger reports.
One of the garages is operated by the same company that operated the garage that collapsed on Ann Street.
The blaze kept growing to four alarms with 180 firefighters and emergency personnel on scene.
A massive fire at a Brooklyn catering hall spread to neighboring businesses and even disrupted train service Tuesday. CBS2's Alecia Reid reports.
They call it a public health issue and are asking the MTA to remove the toxins and repaint the infrastructure.
The first new public hospital in the city since 1982 will serve South Brooklyn and neighboring communities.
A Brooklyn community is concerned about lead paint falling from overhead subways, and they're calling for action.
A group of residents in Brooklyn is working to improve safety and quality of life.
Investigators say it was caused by faulty electrical wiring on the first floor of the synagogue.
Three firefighters and a civilian were injured in the fire in Midwood. CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
CBS2's Kristie Keleshian has the latest on a few residents' barely escaping injury.
The family was inside when it came crashing down.
Rain caused problems throughout the Tri-State Area on Saturday, including in Brooklyn, where a tree fell on a home. CBS2's Alecia Reid has more from Kensington.
Steady rain Saturday caused inconveniences throughout the Tri-State Area, including in Brooklyn, where a tree fell on a home. CBS2's Alecia Reid reports.
FDNY fire marshals determined the fire was caused by cooking carelessness.
The FDNY says careless cooking is being blamed for an apartment fire that killed a mother and her two young daughters. Authorities have also revealed the apartment did not have a smoke detector. CBS2's Hannah Kliger reports on the heartbreak being felt in that Brooklyn community.
Some flurries or a snow shower will be possible on New Year's Eve, both in the morning and as we approach midnight.
A Long Island community is grieving after a young man was killed while working at a CVS on Christmas Day -- a shift he wasn't even scheduled to work.
Jalen Brunson's driving floater and a layup in the final 1:06 helped the Knicks surge in front late and beat the Pelicans 130-125 on Monday night.
Stephen Curry scored 27 points and Jimmy Butler finished with 21 as the Warriors beat the Nets 120-107 on Monday night.
Jackson Blake's power-play goal on a deflection 4:47 into overtime lifted the Hurricanes to a 3-2 win over the Rangers on Monday night.
Some flurries or a snow shower will be possible on New Year's Eve, both in the morning and as we approach midnight.
A Long Island community is grieving after a young man was killed while working at a CVS on Christmas Day -- a shift he wasn't even scheduled to work.
What will Zohran Mamdani's message to New Yorkers be on Jan. 1? One historian thinks he'll look to the past for inspiration.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams claims his administration's policies have caused a sharp drop in shootings.
Mayor Mike Spano said Yonkers loses about $400,000 every year in property taxes because the MTA does not pay for the bus depot.
Some flurries or a snow shower will be possible on New Year's Eve, both in the morning and as we approach midnight.
All of New York City was under a dense fog advisory Monday morning, with warmer air in place after freezing rain in the Tri-State Area.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued through 2 a.m. Monday due to the lingering threat of freezing rain in the northern suburbs of NYC.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
A major winter storm pummeled the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.
Some flurries or a snow shower will be possible on New Year's Eve, both in the morning and as we approach midnight.
A pair of vintage mandolins worth thousands of dollars that were recently stolen from a North Jersey music shop have been returned, but with a note attached.
A second helicopter pilot critically injured in a midair collision in Hammonton, New Jersey has died from his injuries, police said Monday.
New Jersey is one of nearly two dozen states set to increase its minimum wage in 2026, and the only state in the Delaware Valley that will see a hike.
All of New York City was under a dense fog advisory Monday morning, with warmer air in place after freezing rain in the Tri-State Area.
A Long Island community is grieving after a young man was killed while working at a CVS on Christmas Day -- a shift he wasn't even scheduled to work.
All of New York City was under a dense fog advisory Monday morning, with warmer air in place after freezing rain in the Tri-State Area.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued through 2 a.m. Monday due to the lingering threat of freezing rain in the northern suburbs of NYC.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
A major winter storm pummeled the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.
What will Zohran Mamdani's message to New Yorkers be on Jan. 1? One historian thinks he'll look to the past for inspiration.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams claims his administration's policies have caused a sharp drop in shootings.
Mayor Mike Spano said Yonkers loses about $400,000 every year in property taxes because the MTA does not pay for the bus depot.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also announced President Trump will receive the Israel Prize for his work on peace negotiations.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in as New York City's 111th mayor while millions are celebrating on New Year's Eve.
Brooklyn-based Maimonides Health is merging with NYC Health + Hospitals, New York City health leaders announced.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
Thousands of new flu cases in New York led to a 38% jump from the previous week, according to state health officials.
A spike in measles cases in Rockland County has New York health officials urging families to get vaccinated.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
A judge Friday voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
Jalen Brunson's driving floater and a layup in the final 1:06 helped the Knicks surge in front late and beat the Pelicans 130-125 on Monday night.
Stephen Curry scored 27 points and Jimmy Butler finished with 21 as the Warriors beat the Nets 120-107 on Monday night.
Jackson Blake's power-play goal on a deflection 4:47 into overtime lifted the Hurricanes to a 3-2 win over the Rangers on Monday night.
The Blue Jackets scored a pair of third-period goals in just over a minute and rallied to beat the Islanders 4-2 on Sunday for their second straight win.
The Raiders moved into position to snag the top pick in next year's draft after losing 34-10 to Jaxson Dart and the Giants on Sunday.
Drumming, dance and hands-on workshops marked the 18th year the Brooklyn Children's Museum is hosting what leaders call New York City's largest family Kwanzaa festival.
Federal funding cuts have left local organizations struggling to meet growing needs, prompting a borough-wide fundraising push to support food access, housing and other essential services.
What began as a middle school project has grown into hundreds of handwritten messages left across New York City, offering encouragement to strangers and revealing how a small gesture can resonate for weeks.
NYC says center-running bus lanes will speed up commutes and improve safety on one of Brooklyn's busiest corridors, but critics aren't so sure.
Nine Brooklyn Football Club partner bars are collecting shelf-stable food and winter coats to benefit 10 local schools.
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.
Wednesday night, Times Square will be packed with New Year's Eve revelers welcoming in 2026. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley reports.
A Long Island community gathered Monday night to remember a young man who was killed on Christmas Day while working a night shift at CVS. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
A Queens woman has been charged with murder in connection to her 1-year-old son's death, police sources said.
For the second time in recent weeks, police are investigating a random stabbing attack on a tourist in Manhattan. The NYPD said a man from Canada was stabbed in the leg Monday near Bryant Park. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley reports.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will be celebrating his inauguration with a block party, along with other events. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
