Newark Det. Joseph Azcona's wake, funeral plans announced
Newark Det. Joseph Azcona's wake will be held Thursday followed by his funeral Friday morning.
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Newark Det. Joseph Azcona's wake will be held Thursday followed by his funeral Friday morning.
Police bunting was hanging outside a Newark police station on Sunday, minutes away from the home of the father of Newark Det. Joseph Azcona, who was killed in the line of duty on Friday.
Investigators released a photo of the suspect. They say Saturday just before 3 a.m. 45-year-old Steven Battle was shot on Rockaway Avenue and Somers Street. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
A 14-year-old is facing murder charges in the fatal shooting of Det. Joseph Azcona has not yet been arraigned. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Terry Roberts says it was his love for the game and his family that got him through the tough times. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the story.
Police say a woman was sleeping in her bed on Sunday night when a bullet accidentally fired from a nearby apartment grazed her forehead.
Police say somebody accidentally fired a gun on Sunday night and the bullet pierced the woman's Parkchester bedroom ceiling before grazing her on the forehead. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram has the story.
CBS News New York's Mary Calvi has the latest on the gun violence.
The shooting happened inside an apartment at a NYCHA complex known as the Vladeck Houses. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner has the latest on the detective's condition.
Officials on Thursday announced charges against the suspect in last week's fatal shooting of 9-year-old Yasin Morrison in Newark.
Yasin Morrison was killed last Friday when he was struck by a bullet fired from a great distance, prosecutors said on Thursday. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
New data from the NYPD finds that gun violence in the last year was down. According to the NYPD for 2024, there were 71 fewer shooting incidents and 48 fewer shooting victims. However they also said that more than 4,000 people were arrested for illegal possession of a gun, with more than 6,000 illegal firearms taken off the streets. Law enforcement expert Richard Esposito explains the new ways police are keeping gun violence down.
CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has more from the scene along Utica Avenue.
Police are searching for the gunmen who fired into a crowd of teens outside an event space Wednesday night in Jamaica, Queens. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports from one of the hospitals where the victims were taken.
As the NYPD continues to search for the gunmen in Monday night's shooting at a grocery store, a Bronx community remains shaken.
Six people are recovering after gunfire erupted at a Bronx convenience store on Monday afternoon.
Six people, including a 12-year-old girl, were injured during the gun violence. Police are searching for the gunmen. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the latest on the gun violence in the Williamsbridge section of the borough.
The gun violence happened at around 3:30 p.m. on Sunday on the Q train platform in the Homecrest section. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
A 15-year-old girl is said to have pulled the trigger and later died by suicide, and a second grader is the one who called the police for help. Charlie DeMar has the latest.
Police say a man was shot in the chest outside the Hilton Hotel in Midtown, Manhattan early Wednesday morning. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge has an update from the scene.
Police and EMS are on the scene of a shooting outside a hotel in Midtown, Manhattan.
The NYPD is investigating after a 7-year-old girl was struck by a stray bullet in Harlem on Monday afternoon, sources said.
Residents told CBS News New York's John Dias they heard 10 to 15 gunshots ring out. The police investigation has impacted nearby subway lines.
Police say a man shot his mother and stepfather before turning the gun on himself inside a Bronx home on Wednesday night.
The Islanders handed the Devils a second consecutive defeat, routing them 9-0 on Tuesday night.
Student athletes at a high school in Queens have won both state and national video game championships.
Thousands of teachers across New York are participating in a statewide campaign demanding pension reform for educators hired after 2012.
For the 48th year, El Museo del Barrio hosted a parade in East Harlem for Three Kings' Day.
A Long Island travel agent with Destiny Travel is accused of defrauding people out of tens of thousands of dollars.
Student athletes at a high school in Queens have won both state and national video game championships.
Thousands of teachers across New York are participating in a statewide campaign demanding pension reform for educators hired after 2012.
For the 48th year, El Museo del Barrio hosted a parade in East Harlem for Three Kings' Day.
A Long Island travel agent with Destiny Travel is accused of defrauding people out of tens of thousands of dollars.
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani find themselves on opposite sides of one of the most closely watched congressional races in the nation.
While Tuesday may have some bumps, the trend is toward milder, more pleasant weather.
You'll want to bundle up Monday in the New York City area for a chilly start to the week before wetter, milder weather arrives midweek.
We're stuck in the freezer Friday as temperatures will struggle to get out of the 20s in the Tri-State Area.
The first morning of 2026 featured a few rounds of snow across the Tri-State Area.
The last day of 2025 will feature a blend of clouds and sun in New York City.
A potentially deadly and drug-resistant fungus is spreading nationwide, including New York and New Jersey.
Convicted serial killer Richard Cottingham recently confessed to a 60-year-old New Jersey cold case murder, police said.
Police shot and killed a man armed with a machete who confronted them Monday evening in Piscataway, New Jersey, authorities said.
The Marine Mammal Stranding Center said a dead whale, tentatively identified as a Fin whale, was found on the bow of a ship at the Gloucester City marine terminal.
While Tuesday may have some bumps, the trend is toward milder, more pleasant weather.
A Long Island travel agent with Destiny Travel is accused of defrauding people out of tens of thousands of dollars.
A federal judge on Tuesday approved a settlement that will overhaul New York's broken children's mental health system, after many were left waiting for care, at times, for years.
While Tuesday may have some bumps, the trend is toward milder, more pleasant weather.
You'll want to bundle up Monday in the New York City area for a chilly start to the week before wetter, milder weather arrives midweek.
The New York State Nurses Association served 12 private sector hospitals in New York City a 10-day strike notice Friday.
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani find themselves on opposite sides of one of the most closely watched congressional races in the nation.
A federal judge on Tuesday approved a settlement that will overhaul New York's broken children's mental health system, after many were left waiting for care, at times, for years.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the city must develop a plan that implements a law banning prolonged solitary confinement in city jails.
The Trump administration plans to halt billions of dollars in federal funding for social services programs in five states led by Democrats following allegations of fraud.
Gov. Kathy Hochul, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch are hailing an historic drop in shootings last year.
A potentially deadly and drug-resistant fungus is spreading nationwide, including New York and New Jersey.
Brooklyn-based Maimonides Health is merging with NYC Health + Hospitals, New York City health leaders announced.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
Thousands of new flu cases in New York led to a 38% jump from the previous week, according to state health officials.
A spike in measles cases in Rockland County has New York health officials urging families to get vaccinated.
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
Here's what to know about the lineup of performances scheduled for New Year's Eve, as crowds gather in Times Square to ring in 2026.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
The Islanders handed the Devils a second consecutive defeat, routing them 9-0 on Tuesday night.
Sean Durzi scored 1:06 into overtime and the Mammoth beat the Rangers 3-2 on Monday night for their second win in three games.
Cade Cunningham had 29 points and 13 assists as the Detroit Pistons beat the New York Knicks 121-90.
Joe Schoen will return as New York Giants general manager after getting a vote of confidence from owners John Mara and Steve Tisch.
Taylor Hall had a goal and an assist, rookie Brandon Bussi stopped 28 shots and the Hurricanes beat the Devils 3-1 on Sunday night.
Student athletes at a high school in Queens have won both state and national video game championships.
Thousands of teachers across New York are participating in a statewide campaign demanding pension reform for educators hired after 2012.
For the 48th year, El Museo del Barrio hosted a parade in East Harlem for Three Kings' Day.
City officials credit Project Restore, a paid mentorship and therapy initiative, with helping cut violence in Bed-Stuy and offering young men a path away from gangs.
Drumming, dance and hands-on workshops marked the 18th year the Brooklyn Children's Museum is hosting what leaders call New York City's largest family Kwanzaa festival.
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.
Ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro remains in a Brooklyn jail after U.S. forces captured him over the weekend. Erica Brown reports.
Thousands of New York teachers are participating in a statewide campaign to demand pension reform. As CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports, they're holding monthly actions leading up to a big rally in March.
Nurses at six hospitals in New York City have now rescinded their 10-day strike notice.
For many, the holiday season isn't officially over until Three Kings' Day. In East Harlem, Three Kings' Day was marked with an annual parade Tuesday. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley reports.
Tuesday marked five years since the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol. Hundreds of Trump supporters stormed the building that day. Many were injured and five died during the siege and in the aftermath, including Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick from New Jersey. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
