Police shooting in Brooklyn leaves man sought in 3 homicides dead
Officers shot and killed a man inside a Brooklyn apartment Friday afternoon, police say. NYPD officials say the man was wanted in three deadly stabbings.
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Officers shot and killed a man inside a Brooklyn apartment Friday afternoon, police say. NYPD officials say the man was wanted in three deadly stabbings.
According to police, the man, identified as 38-year-old Vilmond Jean Baptiste, was wanted in connection to three deaths. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Police shot and killed a man they say was armed with a knife inside a Brooklyn apartment Friday afternoon. Officers say they were looking for a man who they wanted to talk to about three different stabbing deaths. CBS News New York's Derick Waller reports.
The NYPD provided an update Friday evening after officers shot and killed a man in Brooklyn.
A Brooklyn woman was scammed out of $100,000 in an elaborate scheme involving a frozen computer, an in-person meeting and a secret code word. As police search for the alleged scammer, the woman spoke exclusively on-camera with CBS News New York investigator Mahsa Saeidi.
A school in Brooklyn is now named after fallen NYPD Det. Rafael Ramos, who was killed while on duty in Bed-Stuy.
A school in Brooklyn was renamed Friday after NYPD Det. Rafael Ramos, who worked to keep the community safe before he was killed a decade ago. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger was at the ceremony in Bedford-Stuyvesant and spoke to his widow.
Gov. Kathy Hochul's office announced an additional investment of $3 million to New York City to fund afterschool programs.
Residents in Coney Island have been pushing for NYC Ferry service for decades, but not in the location the city selected.
Police are searching for a driver they say hit a 74-year-old man while he was crossing the street and then drove off. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the surveillance video.
From Brooklyn to West Africa, Japan and Spain – one local teacher's mission is to provide international travel opportunities for his public school students in Brownsville. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado spoke to the educator and his students about the impactful experiences.
Traffic safety activists aren't backing down after a road redesign on McGuinness Boulevard in Brooklyn was simplified.
Traffic activists in Brooklyn are not backing down after getting the news that the road redesign they've been pushing for on McGuinness Boulevard has been simplified as part of a compromise. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger has been reporting on this issue for more than a year.
Artist Ken Rush looks back at his painting of the twin towers under construction, 30 years before 9/11.
A water main break flooded a Brooklyn street and nearly swallowed a car early Monday in Gravesend.
The artist was entirely unaware of how the meaning of that painting would change decades later. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
It could mean fines for anyone who leaves a pet in a city park. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger has the story.
Residents were forced to use city fountains to get water while crew worked on repairs. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado has the latest.
A water main break flooded a Brooklyn street and nearly swallowed a car early Monday in Gravesend.
Chopper 2 flew overhead as the NYPD and FDNY removed a Palestinian flag that was hung on the Brooklyn tower of the Williamsburg Bridge.
The FDNY is on the scene of a water main break early Monday in Gravesend, Brooklyn.
It comes despite an overall increase of more than $17 million in grants announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul in February.
A deadly shooting at a New York City subway station is under investigation in Ocean Hill, Brooklyn.
This follows a change in the state’s grant program. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner spoke to the shocked family of 47-year-old victim Freddie Weston.
Operations at Newark Liberty on Monday were impacted by massive delays from Sunday that spilled over. Later, a ground stop was issued.
An electrical fire sparked after a train struck a large metal object on the tracks days after a train car carrying passengers detached.
New York City Police have a person of interest in custody after a series of random slashings in Brooklyn.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is expected to be released from a New York federal prison on May 8, 2028, according to online records from the Bureau of Prisons.
The community just outside New York City is gearing up for a possible food crisis if SNAP is frozen due to the federal government shutdown.
An electrical fire sparked after a train struck a large metal object on the tracks days after a train car carrying passengers detached.
The community just outside New York City is gearing up for a possible food crisis if SNAP is frozen due to the federal government shutdown.
Independent candidate Andrew Cuomo has cut Democrat nominee Zohran Mamdani's lead in half in the race for New York City mayor, according to a new poll.
As New Yorkers cast their ballots for the next mayor, here's a look at the candidates' positions on key issues and their pitch to voters.
A southbound 6 subway train struck a piece of metal, causing a fire Monday morning. It happened around 9:39 a.m. near the 68th Street and Lexington Avenue stop.
The system is expected to arrive sometime between Wednesday night and Thursday morning, with heavy rain, strong winds and coastal flooding.
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.
Operations at Newark Liberty on Monday were impacted by massive delays from Sunday that spilled over. Later, a ground stop was issued.
The system is expected to arrive sometime between Wednesday night and Thursday morning, with heavy rain, strong winds and coastal flooding.
Video from the scene showed the two-story building on Richards Avenue engulfed in flames, as the massive inferno lit up the night sky.
The Giants said the rookie running back would have surgery Sunday night at an area hospital.
The four-term Democratic congresswoman appeared on "The Point with Marcia Kramer" as she faces the GOP's Jack Ciattarelli.
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.
Operations at Newark Liberty on Monday were impacted by massive delays from Sunday that spilled over. Later, a ground stop was issued.
The community just outside New York City is gearing up for a possible food crisis if SNAP is frozen due to the federal government shutdown.
Independent candidate Andrew Cuomo has cut Democrat nominee Zohran Mamdani's lead in half in the race for New York City mayor, according to a new poll.
As New Yorkers cast their ballots for the next mayor, here's a look at the candidates' positions on key issues and their pitch to voters.
The government shutdown stretched into Day 27 on Monday as the stalemate over how to reopen the government continues. Follow live updates here.
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.
Jaxson Dart rushed toward Cam Skattebo as the standout running back was getting carted off the field in Philadelphia.
Blake Coleman scored twice and the Flames beat the Rangers 5-1 on Sunday to snap an eight-game skid.
Miami used a late run to pull away from New York and win its home opener, days after guard Terry Rozier was placed on leave amid federal betting allegations.
Wembanyama had 31 points, 14 rebounds and six blocks, and the Spurs recovered after blowing a 26-point lead to beat the Nets 118-107 on Sunday.
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.
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.
CBS News New York's Allen Devlin spoke to people on edge as they pray for the safety of loved ones as the powerful storm bears downs on the Caribbean island.
Hackensack University issued the warning for parents to screen their children's Halloween candy before letting them eat it.
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The mayor warns nearly 5,000 residents would stop receiving government food aid if the government shutdown continues. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
