Good Samaritans stabbed after escorting woman home, NYPD says
A man with a knife attacked two good Samaritans after they escorted a woman he was allegedly following, New York City police said.
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A man with a knife attacked two good Samaritans after they escorted a woman he was allegedly following, New York City police said.
A woman says she was being followed by a stranger before two men came to her aid and walked her home. Later, she found out that police say the men were stabbed by the stranger. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger went to Green-Wood Cemetery to explain how researchers are working to make them more resistant to the fungus that wiped them out.
The good Samaritans escorted a woman home in the Kensington section before the suspect attacked with a knife, NYPD said.
As the first full day of summer began, many New Yorkers had already decided to hit the beach. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
It's a story CBS News New York has covered extensively since it happened – a little boy seemingly vanished without a trace from his Brooklyn foster home in 2010. In this weekend's latest "Cold Case with Alice Gainer," we look into the disappearance of Patrick Alford Jr.
Police say a man in his 30s was shot multiple times near the corner of Marcy Ave. and MLK Jr. Place. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports from the scene.
The two Brooklyn natives met for breakfast and served up the message that Juneteenth is about the the continued fight for justice. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Police say the suspect they are looking for in the burning of nearly a dozen NYPD vehicles in Brooklyn last week is no stranger to law enforcement.
They say residents are losing their homes, and they want justice. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger breaks down their message, and how city and state prosecutors are responding.
Toya Lillard, Executive Director of 651 ARTS and Marija Abney, Founder of The Soapbox Presents joins CBS New York to discuss this weekend's celebration.
Burrell was found dead Tuesday at her Brooklyn home. As CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports, her cause of death is under investigation.
Police said the 55-year-old Food Network star was found dead inside her Brooklyn home Tuesday. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger has the story from Brighton Beach, Brooklyn.
In Brooklyn, police now say a drunk driver is to blame for a three-car crash that sent four people to the hospital, including two officers who are in critical condition. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo has the latest.
A driver was in custody after the three-car collision, according to police. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Rain couldn't put a damper on Brooklyn's Juneteenth parade. The community danced and marched from Gotham Health Center to Gershwin Park in East New York.
New York City's Juneteenth Parade on Saturday marches to Gershwin Park in Brooklyn. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports.
Mayor Eric Adams is back-pedaling on a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn, citing safety concerns. As CBS News New York's Lori Bordonaro reports, the decision to remove it is drawing mixed reaction in Williamsburg.
A New York man faces charges after he allegedly made several explosive devices and threw some of them off the Williamsburg Bridge, prosecutors said Friday.
A protected bike lane in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, that was meant to promote street safety is apparently making things worse.
At a historic Jewish community center, Jewish and Asian neighbors are building bridges through shared programming and a new tradition: A street festival called "Shalom Dragon."
At a historic Jewish community center, Jewish and Asian neighbors are building bridges through shared programming and a new tradition: A street festival called "Shalom Dragon." CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
Several NYPD vehicles were set on fire overnight in Bushwick, Brooklyn, according to police.
A Brooklyn eatery has joined a borough-wide food tour spotlighting Black-owned businesses.
A Staten Island homeowner is dealing with costly damage to his property, all thanks to what may be part of a social media challenge.
The Mets lost for the 13th time in their last 15 games, 4-3 to the Braves on Thursday night.
A 16-year-old Long Island girl was banned from school for not taking a required vaccine, but a federal judge has ordered her district to allow the rising junior to return.
A 16-year-old girl was shot in the head on the Lower East Side on Thursday afternoon, the NYPD said. Incredibly, the teen is expected to survive.
The building at 26 Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan was evacuated on Thursday afternoon following reports of an unknown white powder.
A Staten Island homeowner is dealing with costly damage to his property, all thanks to what may be part of a social media challenge.
A 16-year-old Long Island girl was banned from school for not taking a required vaccine, but a federal judge has ordered her district to allow the rising junior to return.
A 16-year-old girl was shot in the head on the Lower East Side on Thursday afternoon, the NYPD said. Incredibly, the teen is expected to survive.
The building at 26 Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan was evacuated on Thursday afternoon following reports of an unknown white powder.
Mayor Eric Adams is seeking to harness the power of incumbency to offer a plan that gets addicts off the streets and into treatment -- even if it is against their will.
Storms came in fast and furious across the Tri-State Area on Wednesday afternoon and evening.
The New York DMV is warning of a scamming method known as social engineering where you receive texts with links to fake websites.
An air quality alert remains in effect today for parts of the Hudson Valley due to smoke and haze from the Canadian wildfires.
Another air quality alert is in effect Tuesday for NYC, western Long Island, the Hudson Valley, northwest New Jersey and southwest Connecticut.
An earthquake in Hasbrouck Heights, Bergen County, shook parts of New Jersey and New York on Saturday night.
New Jersey officials said a tree limb fell onto power lines and then hit three people walking on the street below in Teaneck.
About 75% of the Paterson's water service has been restored, but thousands remain under a boil water advisory until testing confirms it is safe to drink.
A special exhibit celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Bruce Springsteen album "Born to Run" is coming to the Jersey Shore.
A suspect was shot Wednesday morning while Drug Enforcement Administration agents were executing a search warrant in Parsippany, N.J., authorities said.
Storms came in fast and furious across the Tri-State Area on Wednesday afternoon and evening.
A 16-year-old Long Island girl was banned from school for not taking a required vaccine, but a federal judge has ordered her district to allow the rising junior to return.
Storms came in fast and furious across the Tri-State Area on Wednesday afternoon and evening.
Billy Joel will be closing 20th Century Cycles, his popular motorcycle shop on Long Island.
Over two dozen dogs have been rescued from a Long Island home that officials say has been deemed unsafe.
In just a few weeks, experts predict traffic on the Long Island Expressway is expected to get worse. That's because a federal program allowing electric vehicles into the express HOV lane is set to end.
The building at 26 Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan was evacuated on Thursday afternoon following reports of an unknown white powder.
Mayor Eric Adams is seeking to harness the power of incumbency to offer a plan that gets addicts off the streets and into treatment -- even if it is against their will.
As Texas hurtles toward a flashpoint on a GOP effort to redraw congressional districts, California Democrats are answering with a plan of their own.
Paterson had supported former Gov. Andrew Cuomo during the primary, calling him the best choice.
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
The Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Central Harlem has been traced to 12 cooling towers, including several at city-run buildings, officials said.
Northwell Health's plan to expand Lenox Hill Hospital, which faced stiff opposition from some Upper East Side residents, was approved by the New York City Council Thursday.
A deadly Legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York City has set health and community leaders on a campaign to educate the public on ways to prevent the bacteria from growing and spreading.
Caribbean Women's Health Association offers free doula support citywide as part of an effort to reduce Black maternal mortality rates.
So far there have been 73 cases of Legionnaires' disease identified since July 25. Three of those people have died.
The life and work of journalist and educator David Diaz was celebrated Thursday, on the eve of what would've been his 83rd birthday.
A special exhibit celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Bruce Springsteen album "Born to Run" is coming to the Jersey Shore.
Prosecutors said Wednesday they are ready to proceed to with a third trial of disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein.
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
Members of the public will have an opportunity Wednesday to sound off on a potential casino coming to the heart of New York City.
The Mets lost for the 13th time in their last 15 games, 4-3 to the Braves on Thursday night.
The NFL can be put on trial over civil claims that Brian Flores and other Black coaches face discrimination, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday, rejecting the league's attempt to force Flores into arbitration with Commissioner Roger Goodell as the arbitrator.
Michael Harris II hit a grand slam to cap Atlanta's biggest inning in almost five years — that propelled the Braves over the slumping New York Mets.
The Twins beat the Yankees 4-1 on Wednesday night, breaking a nine-game losing streak to New York.
Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner sat out the team's joint practice with the Giants on Wednesday because of a sore calf.
Residents say they approved a plan which included affordable housing but are now facing a shelter for 169 families.
Some Bay Ridge homeowners say the city's plan for 50 new Citi Bike docking stations is too big and too dangerous.
Nature lovers can now enjoy a new network of trails in Brooklyn's Prospect Park.
A youth gardening program at the Wyckoff House Museum offers East Flatbush students hands-on farming experience, community connection and their first paid job opportunities.
Rockaway Beach is seeing a surge in visitors, who are bringing more cars and more trash to the area.
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.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn says to expect mostly sunny skies and temperatures in the upper 80s and low 90s all three days.
As CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports, this type of vandalism has happened before in the borough.
The two leaders will sit down in Anchorage, Alaska to talk about Russia's war with Ukraine. As CBS News New York's Erica Brown reports, Mr. Trump wants a ceasefire.
The New York City Department of Health says there are now 99 confirmed cases, and 17 people are hospitalized. The city has also revealed the locations of the contaminated buildings. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports.
The building, which houses U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, was the site of a scare on Thursday afternoon. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
