Brownsville, Brooklyn community advocates consider how to reduce violence
A recent spike in violence in Brownsville, Brooklyn has the attention of community advocates and law enforcement.
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A recent spike in violence in Brownsville, Brooklyn has the attention of community advocates and law enforcement.
It happened at a Father's Day barbecue near Livonia Park. At around 11:30 p.m. Saturday, a 61-year-old was shot in the leg, and a 71-year-old woman was shot in the stomach and hip. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
Police sources say right now they don't know the motive, but it appears two of the men were targeted. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Police say three men were shot late Sunday night in Inwood, and two died of their injuries. CBS New York's Alice Gainer has surveillance video from the scene.
State Attorney General Matthew Platkin said members of the Woodbridge Police Department and the NYPD were searching for a suspect in a homicide when they were wounded. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Police say they found him in a backyard, not far from the scene of the shooting that left one woman dead and another woman critically injured. CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports.
There was an active search happening Wednesday afternoon that shut down a neighborhood and affectedo a nearby school. CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports.
It's graduation day for many of the survivors of the Sandy Hook school shooting, and they're honoring their fallen classmates who should be there with them.
An 84-year-old woman is recovering after being shot by stray bullets in Brooklyn on Monday night.
The victim says she was wrapping up meeting with friends, when the gunfire erupted. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
One person was hospitalized and police say the suspect was on a scooter. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports.
Following three recent shootings involving minors, New York City is under pressure to end the violence.
New York police are investigating after a 33-year-old man shot his brother, mother and then himself on Saturday night.
CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis has the latest from East Flatbush.
The park was full of kids, parents, and teenagers playing sports when the shots rang out just before 4 p.m. on Monday. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal spoke exclusively with the brothers' father on Sunday.
Investigators say a 33-year-old man shot his mother and 27-year-old brother before turning the gun on himself on Saturday night on 111th Street near 95th Avenue. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Police said two officers were investigating a robbery pattern involving suspects on scooters when the suspect opened fire, hitting one in the bullet -resistant vest and the other in the leg. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest.
Two girls were shot while playing in a park Monday near a school in Brownsville, Brooklyn. Investigators believe the girls were not the intended targets. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest on the investigation.
Police are searching for the suspects after two girls, ages 9 and 11, were shot while playing in a park near P.S. 178. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest from the scene.
The 12-year-old, whose name has not been released, was charged Monday with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide and criminal possession of a weapon.
They're accused of at least two murders and multiple shootings, injuring innocent bystanders. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Eric Gonzalez said Wednesday the alleged gang members are responsible for multiple shootings. CBS New York's Mary Calvi reports.
Queens liquor store owner Francisco Valerio faces charges in a shooting outside his store.
The charges prompted outrage from some neighbors who say the owner was not only acting in self-defense, but that the shooting was an accident. CBS New York's Derick Waller reports.
New York remained 1 1/2 games ahead of Arizona for the final NL playoff spot.
New York City is tied with Nashville for fourth place in the Eastern Conference standings with 50 points.
The decisive Game 3 will be Friday night in Phoenix.
The holding facility came under fire earlier this summer over accusations people were being held there in unsanitary conditions.
Elie Wiesel is just the 18th honoree in the United States Postal Service's "Distinguished Americans" series.
The holding facility came under fire earlier this summer over accusations people were being held there in unsanitary conditions.
Elie Wiesel is just the 18th honoree in the United States Postal Service's "Distinguished Americans" series.
More than 250,000 spectators will be in Farmingdale next week. Volunteers will be tasked with everything from giving directions to keeping Bethpage State Park shining.
The state comptroller's office says a new law is helping New Yorkers get faster returns.
The victim's daughter says her mother has not been able to verbally communicate.
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 threat stems from climate change, loss of habitat, and overharvesting.
A coastal flood advisory is in effect today for parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, as rain and cool temperatures take over.
The first opportunity to secure tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in East Rutherford, New Jersey, is underway.
Doctors say more young women are being diagnosed with breast cancer.
The bear was euthanized after it bit a woman. Witnesses said it had been acting strange before the attack.
Before a bill signing last week, New Jersey residents who were interested would have to seek the process out of state.
With Justin Fields still feeling the effects of a concussion, winless New York will turn to its veteran backup on Sunday.
Just about everyone who lives on Hopper Street tells a similar story. The smell has been around for a while and nobody seems to know why.
Grab the umbrella before you leave the house today, because rounds of rain are possible off and on throughout the day.
More than 250,000 spectators will be in Farmingdale next week. Volunteers will be tasked with everything from giving directions to keeping Bethpage State Park shining.
The state comptroller's office says a new law is helping New Yorkers get faster returns.
The KPMG Women's PGA will be played on the Black Course at Bethpage Black in 2028, while the PGA Championship will go to Bethpage Black for the second time in 2033.
A new bug in New York that is small in size is causing serious damage to certain trees.
The boy's emergency cellphone helped locate him.
ABC's announcement came as media giants Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely on all their stations over his remarks.
The Federal Reserve is cutting its benchmark interest rate as the U.S. economy faces headwinds, including a faltering labor market.
FBI Director Kash Patel appeared before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday for a second day of questioning by lawmakers.
Former CDC Director Susan Monarez and Chief Medical Officer Debra Houry testified before a Senate panel weeks after departing in a dramatic shakeup at the health agency.
Former President Barack Obama addressed recent acts of political violence during remarks at a Pennsylvania nonprofit on Tuesday.
The agency said it is working to identify and notify people who may have been exposed.
State health officials say the executive directive eliminates barriers to access for New Jersey residents.
The new lungs can triple the length of survival and can even last decades. If not, a second transplant is an option.
This year marks 35 years of Koman's annual event raising money for breast cancer research, advocacy and support.
Doctors say more young women are being diagnosed with breast cancer.
ABC's announcement came as media giants Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely on all their stations over his remarks.
Cardi B confirmed on "CBS Mornings" that she is pregnant and having a baby with boyfriend, NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs.
Pictures show Robert Redford in classic films including "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "Three Days of the Condor."
One of Hollywood's leading actors, Robert Redford starred in such movies as "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "The Way We Were."
Netflix's "Adolescence" won big at the 77th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, earning six awards, including best limited series.
New York remained 1 1/2 games ahead of Arizona for the final NL playoff spot.
New York City is tied with Nashville for fourth place in the Eastern Conference standings with 50 points.
The decisive Game 3 will be Friday night in Phoenix.
More than 250,000 spectators will be in Farmingdale next week. Volunteers will be tasked with everything from giving directions to keeping Bethpage State Park shining.
The KPMG Women's PGA will be played on the Black Course at Bethpage Black in 2028, while the PGA Championship will go to Bethpage Black for the second time in 2033.
Christopher Burke estimates he's covered almost the entire western half of the borough, and is more than halfway through.
Neighbors in Queens are baffled by the sudden disappearance of their quirky local landmark.
New York City expects the World's Fair monument to reopen for limited tours by the end of 2026.
Decades later, many members of the Gerritsen Beach Volunteer Fire Department continue to face health consequences from their service.
The 17th Avenue pedestrian bridge reconstruction is now at least two years behind schedule.
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.
Mayor Eric Adams set the stage Wednesday for a potential ban of horse-drawn carriages in New York City. The tradition dates back to the 1850s. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos spoke with carriage drivers who say the fight is not over.
A Rockland County middle schooler is accused of what police are calling sextortion. They say he requested sexually explicit photos and videos from his classmates at Fieldstone Middle School, then threatened to release them if he wasn't paid. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the warning for parents and expert advice about keeping kids safe online.
Three police officers died and two others were seriously hurt in a shooting in southern Pennsylvania on Wednesday.
Jimmy Kimmel is off the air with no word on when he might return. It follows his on-air comments related to the killing of Charlie Kirk. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
The Jewish High Holidays are five days away, and Wednesday, the NYPD held a briefing to announce heightened security that will be seen near religious centers. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports.
