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Two Israeli nationals being held hostage by Hamas were released Monday, according to multiple sources. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini has the latest on what we know about the hostages and the ongoing efforts by the Biden administration to negotiate.
She said Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker sounded "unfaltering" and praised him for being "calm and heroic."
The FBI was criticized Saturday for saying the hostage taking of three congregants and Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker was "not related" to the Jewish community.
"It was terrifying. It was overwhelming, and we are still processing. It has been a lot. It is completely overwhelming," said Rabbi Charlie Cytron Walker.
Saturday morning as Sabbath services were underway at the Beth Israel Congregation in Colleyville, Texas, outside of Dallas, prayers were interrupted by a gunman who took four people hostage, including the rabbi.
The FBI identified the suspect as 44-year-old Malik Faisal Akram, who authorities said died, but all four hostages made it out alive.
Although no threats have been received, the NYPD has deployed the critical response command team to several Jewish houses of worship in the city.
A hostage situation at a synagogue in Texas on Saturday ended after nearly 11 hours when law enforcement safely rescued all four hostages.
It started around 9 p.m. Tuesday when officers got a call about an attempted burglary in Richmond Hill.
The mother, her 13-year-old boy and 3-year-old twins, both on the autistic spectrum, were locked in a black sedan that pulled into a Mobil station in Roslyn Heights, police said.
A traumatized 61-year-old elementary school teacher walked CBS2 through her home on 104th Avenue in Jamaica, where she was held hostage by a strange man Monday evening.
An investigation found police were justified in shooting a Monmouth County man who had barricaded himself in his house with his 13-month-old son.
The gunman was identified as Man Haron Monis, who once was prosecuted for sending offensive letters to families of Australian troops killed in Afghanistan.
Police quickly closed off streets in the area and offices were evacuated.
A prank call that brought a massive response in Union County, N.J., was the subject of a criminal investigation Monday.
Police were serving a warrant Tuesday on Madison Street, sources told CBS 2. The man they were looking for was wanted for the 2010 shooting of a Pace University student.
Graduation day was bittersweet for students at Hofstra University Sunday, as students carried heavy hearts for a classmate who was shot and killed in a violent home invasion.
The hostages are safe and the suspect is dead, police said.
A hostage situation persisted in Trenton, N.J., Saturday morning, after a woman and a child were found dead inside a home.
One police officer received a grazing gunshot wound and was treated at the scene. A police dog was shot in the abdomen and was in stable condition Thursday morning.
Mamdani said it was too early to give President Trump credit for the release of the hostages, and he apologized to members of the NYPD.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has received several job offers for after his term ends in January, a spokesperson said.
A 75-year-old woman was killed and two other women were injured after being struck by a car in Brooklyn Wednesday afternoon.
Prosecutors say DNA obtained from a discarded straw has led to the indictment of a man accused of sexually assaulting and killing a New York teenager more than 40 years ago.
NYC mayoral candidates Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa face off Thursday in their first debate of the general election.
Mamdani said it was too early to give President Trump credit for the release of the hostages, and he apologized to members of the NYPD.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has received several job offers for after his term ends in January, a spokesperson said.
A 75-year-old woman was killed and two other women were injured after being struck by a car in Brooklyn Wednesday afternoon.
Prosecutors say DNA obtained from a discarded straw has led to the indictment of a man accused of sexually assaulting and killing a New York teenager more than 40 years ago.
NYC mayoral candidates Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa face off Thursday in their first debate of the general election.
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.
New Jersey is under a state of emergency, along with New York City and the surrounding region.
As they say, all good things must come to an end. It's a First Alert Weather Day, as rain arrives with some weather whiplash.
Kristen Hogan faces an attempted murder charge after police said she laced a bottle of wine with a toxic chemical and her partner drank it.
Some 32 Hillside residents are displaced and six businesses are impacted after the explosion and fire Tuesday, officials said.
A New Jersey woman thought she bought Broadway tickets to celebrate her daughter's birthday, but they were turned away at the theater.
An explosion at the corner of Maple and Conklin avenues Tuesday sparked a six-alarm fire that damaged at least six businesses.
The New Jersey governor election is coming up on Nov. 4, and Tuesday is the last day to register to change your registration status.
A nor'easter that soaked the NYC area Sunday and Monday brought more than 4 inches of rainfall and winds above 60 mph.
Prosecutors say DNA obtained from a discarded straw has led to the indictment of a man accused of sexually assaulting and killing a New York teenager more than 40 years ago.
The New York Department of Health has confirmed the first locally-acquired case of chikungunya in the state.
A Long Island nurse learned she was positive for the BRCA mutation, which increases the risk of cancers.
Long Island has a deep and rich history in soccer, and now a new team and a new $25 million stadium is coming to Mitchell Field in Uniondale.
A Long Island family business devastated in an overnight fire last week is getting support and love from the Hicksville community.
Mamdani said it was too early to give President Trump credit for the release of the hostages, and he apologized to members of the NYPD.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has received several job offers for after his term ends in January, a spokesperson said.
NYC mayoral candidates Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa face off Thursday in their first debate of the general election.
The government shutdown is in its third week as the Senate failed again to advance a House-passed measure to fund the government. Follow live updates here.
New York City Republican mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa told CBS News President Trump should stay out of the race — arguing that he's strengthening Zohran Mamdani.
Nick Mangold, who spent his entire NFL career with the Jets, is seeking a kidney donor with type O blood.
A Long Island nurse learned she was positive for the BRCA mutation, which increases the risk of cancers.
Chemotherapy-induced alopecia is one of the most common and distressing side effects of chemotherapy. Scalp cooling is a treatment helping with hair loss.
About a dozen paramedics at Northwell Health's Lenox Hill Hospital received a letter stating their positions will be eliminated in 30 days.
Juan Namnun, the baseball coach at Frankford High School, is in the small group of men diagnosed with breast cancer each year.
D'Angelo blurred the lines between sacred and sensual, defining modern R&B with his unique voice and musicianship.
The Brooklyn Mirage has been closed since 2024 following permit issues and last-minute show cancellations.
The move leaves just three bids remaining for the three gaming licenses to be awarded later this year.
D'Angelo's family said he died Tuesday after a "prolonged and courageous battle with cancer."
Alec Baldwin says he was trying to avoid a garbage truck "the size of a whale" when he crashed into a tree Monday on Long Island.
The back-to-back defending Western Conference-champion Edmonton Oilers beat the New York Rangers 2-0 on Tuesday night.
Long Island has a deep and rich history in soccer, and now a new team and a new $25 million stadium is coming to Mitchell Field in Uniondale.
Meier and Mercer each scored in the final seconds of power plays to lift the New Jersey Devils over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday night.
The Islanders remain winless, having allowed 13 goals to start the season.
The Rangers had two power-play chances in the second period. Washington had one in the third.
Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been too long overlooked, according to a report citing years of underfunding.
A multisensory show merges sound, scent, and art to reimagine the painter's 1908 journey through "the City of Canals."
Windsor Terrace neighbors are growing concerned the city's plan to redesign the busy four-lane corridor with bike lanes will make it less safe.
Ben Z's Law, named for a baby who died in a steam radiator accident in 2024, is heading to the mayor's desk after a supermajority in the NYC Council voted for it.
The park's carefully designed gardens and habitats make visitors forget they're in the middle of Brooklyn.
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.
Actor Morena Baccarin of "Sheriff Country" joins CBS New York to discuss the show.
Video shows multiple emergency vehicles near a large parking garage. A photo shows a metal beam apparently came down, along with slabs of concrete, crushing at least three cars within the garage.
NYC mayoral candidates Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa face off Thursday in their first debate of the general election.
It happened at Norman Avenue and Eckford Street in Greenpoint.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast.
