Man accused of setting woman on fire on NYC subway car faces arson and murder charges
Authorities say 33-year-old Sebastian Zapeta entered the country illegally not once but twice. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the story.
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Authorities say 33-year-old Sebastian Zapeta entered the country illegally not once but twice. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the story.
A man faces first-degree murder charges for allegedly setting a woman on fire as she slept on the New York City subway. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
A woman died after she was set on fire aboard the New York City subway on an F train in Brooklyn, police say.
Luigi Mangione is expected to be arraigned Monday in New York City on an 11-count indictment that includes state charges of first-degree murder and terrorism.
The NYPD said the victim did not survive. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the latest on the horrifying attack.
Commissioner Jessica Tisch and other members of the NYPD announced a person of interest in the case was taken into custody on Sunday afternoon.
The Golden Doughnut Trophy was up for grabs in the first ever Hanukkah doughnut duel in Brooklyn.
As Hanukkah approaches, the Brooklyn organization is in a race against time to deliver gifts to children battling illnesses.
As Hanukkah approaches, the Brooklyn nonprofit is in a race against time to deliver gifts to children battling illnesses. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
Neighbors living in communities without subway stops say congestion pricing has caused many to consider leaving New York City.
We are just weeks away from the start of congestion pricing, and people in Southern Brooklyn say the plan is a disaster for those in so-called transit deserts. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger spoke with some residents who are even considering leaving the city.
A Brooklyn native who spent nearly 30 years behind bars for a murder he did not commit was exonerated in 2020, and he's still adjusting to life outside of prison. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram takes a look at what life is like after finally being freed.
As development continues in Gowanus, Powerhouse Arts, housed in an old power station, works to keep artists in the neighborhood.
We continue to report on the ongoing development of Gowanus, Brooklyn, which was rezoned in 2021 to add thousands of new apartment units. For decades, the industrial zone attracted artists, many of whom now worry about being priced out. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger explains why one nonprofit is working to address those concerns.
An SUV was left nearly upright on top of another car after a crash involving an MTA bus Tuesday in Brooklyn.
The FDNY says the fire broke out on the first floor of a three-story building in East New York.
It happened at around 6 p.m. Sunday on Fulton Street near Nostrand Avenue in Bed-Stuy. Police are looking for the driver of a BMW. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Police said a 25-year-old man on the MTA bus was shot in the neck and hospitalized in stable condition.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is calling for a full review of the power outage that left thousands of NYC subway riders stranded in Brooklyn.
Officials are still looking into what caused an explosion that led to a power outage. CBS News New York's John Dias spoke with some riders about their journey to make it above ground.
A fire spread to multiple home in Gravesend, where people were being told to avoid the area amid heavy smoke and a massive FDNY response. CBS News New York's Lori Bordonaro reports.
The outage sparked widespread delays and changes on the A, C, F and G lines, and officials said evacuations took nearly three hours. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook asks officials for answers.
Subway disruptions continue after Wednesday night's power outage in Brooklyn. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook has what to know for the commute.
A power outage left thousands of subway riders stranded underground for hours in Brooklyn on Wednesday. Video shows firefighters helping people evacuate through subway grates onto a city sidewalk. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
Brooklynites are trying to protect the new young trees coming to the borough after an ambitious effort to plant more than 3,000 trees in one district.
Hughes scored his second goal of the game and team-best eighth of the season to send New Jersey on its longest winning streak since early in the 2022-23 season.
Breece Hall ran for two touchdowns and threw the winning TD pass as New York erased a 15-point deficit late to win 39-38 on Sunday.
The Philadelphia Eagles will now head into a much-needed bye week 6-2 after a 38-20 victory over the New York Giants.
The rookie running back took a hard hit over the middle on a pass attempt in the second quarter against the Eagles on Sunday.
The four-term Democratic congresswoman appeared on "The Point with Marcia Kramer" as she faces the GOP's Jack Ciattarelli.
The rookie running back took a hard hit over the middle on a pass attempt in the second quarter against the Eagles on Sunday.
Two weeks ago, Mangold revealed he was looking for a kidney donor.
According to preliminary numbers from the Board of Elections, nearly 80,000 voters checked in across all five boroughs.
His mother self-deported, but thought her son would be fine in the U.S. because of his special immigrant juvenile status.
The weekend is shaping up to be pretty decent, albeit on the cool side.
The weekend is shaping up to be pretty decent, albeit on the cool side.
In the last few years, New York City has not had much snow, due to mild and dry winters.
A nor'easter that soaked the NYC area Sunday and Monday brought more than 4 inches of rainfall and winds above 60 mph.
A nor'easter that's bearing down on the NYC area continues to cause flooding concerns today for Long Island and New Jersey.
New Jersey is under a state of emergency, along with New York City and the surrounding region.
The rookie running back took a hard hit over the middle on a pass attempt in the second quarter against the Eagles on Sunday.
The four-term Democratic congresswoman appeared on "The Point with Marcia Kramer" as she faces the GOP's Jack Ciattarelli.
Two weeks ago, Mangold revealed he was looking for a kidney donor.
The weekend is shaping up to be pretty decent, albeit on the cool side.
Montclair Public Schools officials say the teachers are being laid off because of a $19.6 million budget shortfall.
A man suffocated his estranged wife by dousing her face with a chemical mixture at her home in Herricks, Nassau County Police said.
Gardy Coriolan was trying to subdue an unruly patient while working an overnight shift at Mercy Hospital in Rockville Centre, police say.
Thomas Mascia pleaded guilty over the summer to falsely reporting an incident, tampering with physical evidence and official misconduct.
Three of the band's founding members are from Long Island, and this is their first time playing the arena where they grew up going to see shows.
Officials say the driver was drunk and high when he sideswiped a police officer, sending his squad car into a ravine.
The four-term Democratic congresswoman appeared on "The Point with Marcia Kramer" as she faces the GOP's Jack Ciattarelli.
The following is the transcript of the interview with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democrat of New York, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Oct. 26, 2025.
In an exclusive interview, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said that he will consider a presidential campaign after the 2026 midterm elections.
According to preliminary numbers from the Board of Elections, nearly 80,000 voters checked in across all five boroughs.
President Trump met with the emir and prime minister of Qatar Saturday aboard Air Force One during a refueling stop.
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health challenges in the U.S., according to the National Alliance on Mental Health.
The next time you're buying something sweet at a New York City restaurant, you may notice a new warning comes with it.
The newly expanded facility will serve more than 30,000 children annually and is the borough's only pediatric trauma center.
The Womb Bus offers an opportunity for new and expecting moms to form a special bond.
Nick Mangold, who spent his entire NFL career with the Jets, is seeking a kidney donor with type O blood.
The legendary rockers will play on July 7, 9, 12 and 14 in New York City -- before heading to Edinburgh, Scotland; Dublin and London.
Hundreds of people waited in line for hours to catch the performance on a livestream.
The NFL is not considering dropping Bad Bunny as its Super Bowl halftime headline performer, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said.
Three of the band's founding members are from Long Island, and this is their first time playing the arena where they grew up going to see shows.
Limp Bizkit, with roots in Jacksonville, Florida, emerged in the late 1990s with a sound that melds alternative rock, heavy metal and rap.
Hughes scored his second goal of the game and team-best eighth of the season to send New Jersey on its longest winning streak since early in the 2022-23 season.
Breece Hall ran for two touchdowns and threw the winning TD pass as New York erased a 15-point deficit late to win 39-38 on Sunday.
The Philadelphia Eagles will now head into a much-needed bye week 6-2 after a 38-20 victory over the New York Giants.
The rookie running back took a hard hit over the middle on a pass attempt in the second quarter against the Eagles on Sunday.
Two weeks ago, Mangold revealed he was looking for a kidney donor.
Officials say the site for a new elementary school in Brooklyn is safe, but some are skeptical because of lingering contamination from a decades-old Superfund site.
From Greenpoint community gardens to Governor's Island orchards, New Yorkers are reconnecting with the city's agricultural past through historic fruit trees.
A new survey found hundreds of illegally parked vehicles in the Downtown Brooklyn every day.
The newly expanded facility will serve more than 30,000 children annually and is the borough's only pediatric trauma center.
Families visiting Most Holy Trinity Cemetery say they've been left searching for the graves of loved ones after thousands of copper monuments were stolen over the years.
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.
New Yorkers have strong opinions about the federal government shutdown, which has been going for 26 days and counting.
New Jersey voters have a lot of questions for the Democratic congresswoman who wants to move into the governor's mansion.
The New Jersey Democratic congresswoman is in a pitched battle with Republican Jack Ciattarelli to succeed term-limited Gov. Phil Murphy.
Sherrill is in a combative and closely watched race against Republican Jack Ciattarelli that's entering the home stretch.
As the government shutdown has stretched on with Democrats refusing to back any funding bill unless it extends ACA subsidies, open enrollment is set to begin on Nov. 1. But House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the health care premiums are "not locked in," suggesting that open enrollment could be extended or Congress could intervene.
