Police Arrest Suspect In Coney Island Rape Case
Raji Wilson, 31, was arrested Wednesday morning in Coney Island for allegedly attacking the 20-year-old victim, police said.
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Raji Wilson, 31, was arrested Wednesday morning in Coney Island for allegedly attacking the 20-year-old victim, police said.
The suspect followed the victim, a 20-year-old woman, into an elevator, police said.
The NYPD is looking for a suspect involved in a series of robberies targeting three separate women in Brooklyn.
Looking for something fun to do this weekend?
New York City has extended the swimming season through Sept. 13 at some of its most popular beaches.
The NYPD has established a new task force to patrol Times Square, and that is just the beginning of the city's efforts to combat the spread of aggressive panhandling, costumed characters and other quality of life issues.
Police are looking for a man on a bike who they say has been snatching jewelry from people in Brooklyn.
As you might suspect, there were lots of very ornate sand castles.
The high temperatures Sunday will be in the 90s, but the humidity will make it feel as though it's around 100.
The characters are willing to stand out in the hot sun in their heavy costumes to avoid the cops and competition in Times Square.
Police are trying to identify three suspects who they said attacked and robbed a man on Coney Island.
If you're heading to the beach this weekend, you will most likely see a new sport taking this country by storm.
Gunfire erupted in Brooklyn early Monday morning, claiming the life of a man.
Some 3,000 artists and performers took part this year, with about 800,000 spectators lining the streets.
Randi Seltzer, founder of the group Trashed In The Dress, says wedding dresses are meant to be worn, but most brides only get to wear them once on their big day.
No matter what you do to welcome the sunny season or celebrate dad, go forth and have fun!
Neighbors say the shooting was a result of the ongoing drug war in the area.
A semi-trailer truck transporting five sharks to the New York Aquarium at Coney Island crashed Wednesday while headed up Interstate 95 in Florida.
A collision with a ship's propeller is likely to blame for the death of a 20-foot Minke whale that washed up on the beach in Coney Island, Brooklyn, biologists said.
Police on Tuesday were searching for a suspect who has been swiping women's purses from a storage area, as they ride the roller coasters at Luna Park in Coney Island, Brooklyn.
The long Memorial Day weekend marks the start of the summer driving season and beach season.
Coney Island's famous Cyclone roller coaster reopened after a disappointing opening day.
On opening day at the park, the Cyclone stopped dead on the tracks just before the first big drop.
Photos and video from the scene show workers helping riders walk down to safety.
The 3rd Annual Spring into Action project kicked off Saturday with a street cleaning along Mermaid Avenue.
Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," was released at midnight Friday. Swift wrote and produced the album with Swedish producers Max Martin and Shellback.
Officials say a large fire at a Chevron refinery in El Segundo, in Los Angeles County, has been contained and there are no reports of injuries.
The Yankees took advantage of a pair misplays in a four-run fourth inning to beat the Red Sox 4-0 on Thursday night.
Cam Schlittler grew up a Red Sox fan, but the Walpole native ended Boston's season Thursday night with a dominant playoff debut for the New York Yankees.
The family of Petros Krommidas, who went missing earlier this year, says they presume he's dead.
The family of Petros Krommidas, who went missing earlier this year, says they presume he's dead.
Cutting edge DNA technology made it possible, but the investigation is still ongoing.
As Democratic and Republican lawmakers remain at odds, small business owners are caught in the middle.
Thousands of "Swifties" have been flocking to a Spotify pop-up experience in Chelsea that brings the new recording to life.
The elderly woman and dozens of wild and domestic animals were kept in hoarding conditions at a home in Northport, Suffolk County law enforcement officials said.
Rubin's personal assistant, who was arrested in a Dallas-Fort Worth area suburb, allegedly arranged for the women to fly to New York for the encounters.
The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning in Sullivan County, New York, amid storms in the Tri-State Area.
The bulk of the rain looks to be Thursday, which is why we have declared a First Alert Weather Day.
With fall set to officially arrive on Monday, many are wondering when and where they can enjoy the beautiful change in leaves that occurs annually.
The first opportunity to get your hands on FIFA 2026 World Cup tickets started at 11 a.m. on Wednesday and will run until 11 a.m. on Sept. 19.
The family says the victim suffered bruises to her arms and a concussion.
The community has been heartbroken since Maria Niotis and Isabella Salas were killed, allegedly by a 17-year-old who fled the scene.
Experts say artificial intelligence is making these schemes seem more legit.
An NJ Transit bus caught fire early Thursday morning on the eastern spur of the NJ Turnpike in Secaucus.
The USF program ensures participants pay no more than 6% of their annual income for gas and electric service.
The family of Petros Krommidas, who went missing earlier this year, says they presume he's dead.
Cutting edge DNA technology made it possible, but the investigation is still ongoing.
As Democratic and Republican lawmakers remain at odds, small business owners are caught in the middle.
The elderly woman and dozens of wild and domestic animals were kept in hoarding conditions at a home in Northport, Suffolk County law enforcement officials said.
Due to limited rainfall of late, the state is taking action to prevent wildfires and to conserve water.
The family of Petros Krommidas, who went missing earlier this year, says they presume he's dead.
As Democratic and Republican lawmakers remain at odds, small business owners are caught in the middle.
Due to limited rainfall of late, the state is taking action to prevent wildfires and to conserve water.
The 2025 government shutdown entered its second day on Thursday with no signs of an imminent resolution.
One of the main lines of attack leveled by Republicans amid the government shutdown is that Democratic lawmakers want to give immigrants in the U.S. illegally free healthcare — which Democrats deny.
The 2-year-old facility is breaking the stigma when it comes to addressing mental illness.
With time running out to avert a government shutdown, millions of Americans who get health insurance under the Affordable Care Act could soon face sharply higher premiums.
In handwritten notes he left behind, the gunman repeatedly referenced CTE and asked for his brain to be studied.
Attorney Ben Crump represents families of those who died and is filing four wrongful death notices of claim.
His doctors put him on a combination of targeted therapy and immunotherapy.
Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," was released at midnight Friday. Swift wrote and produced the album with Swedish producers Max Martin and Shellback.
Thousands of "Swifties" have been flocking to a Spotify pop-up experience in Chelsea that brings the new recording to life.
Dutch producer pitches her AI creation, Tilly Norwood, as the next Scarlett Johansson, and says several agents are vying to represent it.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have been married since 2006 and have two daughters together.
Prosecutors are urging a New York federal judge to send Sean "Diddy" Combs to prison for over 11 years following his conviction on prostitution-related charges.
The Yankees took advantage of a pair misplays in a four-run fourth inning to beat the Red Sox 4-0 on Thursday night.
Cam Schlittler grew up a Red Sox fan, but the Walpole native ended Boston's season Thursday night with a dominant playoff debut for the New York Yankees.
Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler, the son of Needham Police Chief John Schlittler, is ready for his first ever start against his hometown Boston Red Sox.
The winner advances to face AL East champion Toronto in a best-of-five Division Series beginning Saturday.
Game 2 in the best-of-three series is Wednesday night.
The beloved Coney Island landmark was recognized for its role in shaping Brooklyn's heritage and identity.
The Delivering Together program offers repair kits, restrooms, language classes, and much more to support app-based delivery workers.
Neighbors along Newtown Creek say the acrid smog it regularly pumps out looks anything but clean.
As the U.S. approaches its 250th birthday, locals are fighting to preserve the city's only museum on an active military installation.
Christopher Burke estimates he's covered almost the entire western half of the borough, and is more than halfway through.
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 Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for October 2 at 11 p.m.
Some in the Jewish community observed Yom Kippur with a call to action Thursday. They marched to the Brooklyn Bridge, blocking the entrance, in a protest against the war in Gaza. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos shares their message.
A Cranford family is preparing to say their final goodbyes to their 17-year-old daughter and sister. Mourners gathered Thursday to remember Maria Niotis, who was killed alongside her best friend in a hit-and-run. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
The Yankees pulled off a dramatic Wild Card win over the Red Sox on Thursday night. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston and Dick Brennan report.
