Memorial for woman set on fire on NYC subway planned
The memorial for Debrina Kawam will be held at First Baptist Church of Sheepshead Bay in Brooklyn.
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The memorial for Debrina Kawam will be held at First Baptist Church of Sheepshead Bay in Brooklyn.
Police shot a man in the stomach Friday night in Canarsie, Brooklyn. CBS News New York's Derick Waller reports.
A convicted murderer who killed one child in Brooklyn and seriously hurt another has died. Daniel St. Hubert was serving 46 years in prison for fatally stabbing 6-year-old Prince Joshua Avitto and injuring 7-year-old Mikayla Capers in 2014.
Senior citizens in Brighton Beach say they're fed up after paying thousands of dollars a year for parking spots that are often taken by unauthorized drivers.
The retail giant Macy's is shutting down 10 stores in New York and New Jersey this year, calling it a turnaround strategy.
Sebastian Zapeta, the man accused of setting a woman on fire on the NYC subway, pleads not guilty in the death of Debrina Kawam.
Sebastian Zapeta, 33, was indicted last month on four counts of murder and one count of arson in the Dec. 22 death of 57-year-old Debrina Kawam. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Prosecutors say Sebastian Zapeta intentionally lit Debrina Kawam on fire while she was sleeping on board an F train at the Coney island-Stillwell Avenue station on December 22, 2024. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports from his arraignment.
CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the warning from Bergen Beach in Brooklyn.
The NYPD released this picture of the person they want to question in the incidents on Ralph Avenue. No one was hurt in any of the fires. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
The 41-year-old victim says he was assaulted on Friday in Bergen Beach after two men tried to offer vehicle repair services, which he declined. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
A gunman shot three people at the El Tipico restaurant in East New York, according to NYPD.
New Yorkers can now be fined $50 if they fail to secure their trash bins properly, but some Brooklyn residents say the city is failing to maintain the same standards.
A Brooklyn man will spend the next 12 years in prison for opening fire outside a neighborhood bar.
A 17-year-old was shot Thursday morning outside a school in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, police say.
Police say a 17-year-old was shot in the stomach outside a school in Fort Greene and went into the lobby for help.
The Coney Island Polar Bear Plunge has been a New Year's Day tradition for more than a century. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports from the beach.
The woman who was set on fire on the NYC subway has been identified as Debrina Kawam, of Toms River, New Jersey, police say.
Police say a woman was grazed by a bullet and a 19-year-old man was shot in the leg in Brownsville, Brooklyn on Saturday afternoon.
A grand jury indicted Sebastian Zapeta, the man accused of setting a woman on fire on the subway, Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez announced.
A social worker was fatally stabbed outside a Brooklyn homeless shelter Thursday night, sources tell CBS News New York.
A murder suspect remains at large over 24 hours after stabbing a shelter employee to death in Brooklyn. As CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports, it comes as murders in Brownsville are on the rise.
Prosecutors say Sebastian Zapeta used a lighter to set the unidentified woman's clothes on fire as she slept inside a train car. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
Police continue their search for a suspect in a fatal stabbing in Brownsville, Brooklyn. According to police sources, the victim was a social worker at a homeless shelter, and new security footage may be giving us our first glimpse at his alleged attacker. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
The worker was discovered in a shelter that had formally been a hotel in Brownsville Thursday. CBS News New York's Derick Waller reports.
Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal is pushing for more information on a White House ballroom project championed by President Trump, sending letters to the project's architect and some fundraising dinner attendees.
Last-minute Christmas tree shoppers can always expect a better deal as sellers look to unload them right before the holiday.
The family of a 29-year-old man fatally shot by police in Queens on Sunday is disputing the NYPD's account that he charged at officers with a box cutter.
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection made its most expensive property acquisition ever to avoid spending billions to filter the city's water supply.
Totowa Police Chief Carmen Veneziano appeared in a Massachusetts court and denied allegations he assaulted his girlfriend at a hotel.
Last-minute Christmas tree shoppers can always expect a better deal as sellers look to unload them right before the holiday.
The family of a 29-year-old man fatally shot by police in Queens on Sunday is disputing the NYPD's account that he charged at officers with a box cutter.
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection made its most expensive property acquisition ever to avoid spending billions to filter the city's water supply.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in by two prominent Democrats on New Year's Day.
Many escaped the blaze on Humboldt Street, thanks to two neighbors who stepped up as soon as they saw the billowing black smoke.
We have issued a First Alert Weather Day Tuesday as travel could be impacted due to slick roads, especially north and west of the city.
Snow and rain will return to the New York City area before Christmas. Parts of the Tri-State Area have winter weather advisories.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day as heavy rain and 50-60 mph wind gusts cause coastal flooding, downed trees and power outages.
Thursday will bring even more relief, with highs near 50° and a taste of early spring in December. But don't get too comfortable—changes are brewing.
Some of the highest totals were on Long Island and in New Jersey, where greater than 6 inches of snow was measured.
Totowa Police Chief Carmen Veneziano appeared in a Massachusetts court and denied allegations he assaulted his girlfriend at a hotel.
A Kearny man faces a host of charges after allegedly fatally shooting another man with a bow and arrow over the weekend.
We have issued a First Alert Weather Day Tuesday as travel could be impacted due to slick roads, especially north and west of the city.
Police say they were called to a home in Kearny, N.J., on Saturday night after receiving a report that a man fatally shot another man with a bow and arrow.
Totowa Police Chief Carmen Veneziano was indicted for allegedly confining and attacking a woman in a Boston hotel room.
We have issued a First Alert Weather Day Tuesday as travel could be impacted due to slick roads, especially north and west of the city.
After deliberating for more than a week, the jury in Linda Sun's trial said they could not reach a unanimous verdict on any of the 19 counts.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
In New York, cases of flu, RSV and COVID have spiked since Thanksgiving.
The suspect in the 1997 murder of a woman and her daughter whose bodies were found near Gilgo Beach appeared before a judge in Mineola on Thursday morning.
Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal is pushing for more information on a White House ballroom project championed by President Trump, sending letters to the project's architect and some fundraising dinner attendees.
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection made its most expensive property acquisition ever to avoid spending billions to filter the city's water supply.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in by two prominent Democrats on New Year's Day.
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said the agency is pausing leases for five offshore wind farms "due to national security concerns."
After deliberating for more than a week, the jury in Linda Sun's trial said they could not reach a unanimous verdict on any of the 19 counts.
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.
In New York, cases of flu, RSV and COVID have spiked since Thanksgiving.
There are at least 500 sudden and unexpected deaths in the city each year, and in roughly a fifth of those cases, a genetic cause can be detected.
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.
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.
Jake and Romy Reiner released a statement on Wednesday, remembering their parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, as their best friends.
Filip Forsberg and Steven Stamkos scored, Justus Annunen made 16 saves and the Predators beat the Rangers 2-1 on Sunday night.
Josh Norris and Zach Benson scored in the second period and the Sabres beat the Devils 3-1 on Sunday night for their sixth straight win.
Michael Porter Jr. scored 24 points, Noah Clowney added 19 and the Nets beat the Raptors 96-81 on Sunday night.
Jalen Brunson scored a season-high 47 points and the Knicks overcame Karl-Anthony Towns' quiet night to beat the Heat 132-125 on Sunday.
Chris Olave caught two touchdown passes, Charlie Smyth tied a club record with five field goals, and the Saints rolled to a 29-6 victory over the Jets on Sunday.
Nine Brooklyn Football Club partner bars are collecting shelf-stable food and winter coats to benefit 10 local schools.
The Davis Center in Harlem is now open for its first winter season after technical delays.
After losing his mother to a stroke in 2022, a Brownsville native is turning personal grief into a grassroots foundation, offering counseling and mentorship to children and young adults.
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
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 Long Island octogenarian received a rare and life-changing operation to get her mobility back after a bad fall. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection made its most expensive property acquisition ever. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Totowa Police Chief Carmen Veneziano denied allegations he attacked his girlfriend during a trip to Boston for a Yankees-Red Sox game. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
The jury in Linda Sun's trial said they could not reach a unanimous verdict on any of the 19 counts.
Despite extensive fire damage, everyone made it out alive thanks to two of their neighbors. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.