NYC police charge man with murder of woman set on fire on subway
Sebastian Zapeta, 33, was charged with murder and arson after a woman sleeping on the New York City subway was set on fire and died, police say.
Watch CBS News
Sebastian Zapeta, 33, was charged with murder and arson after a woman sleeping on the New York City subway was set on fire and died, police say.
New York City congestion pricing cleared late legal challenges in Manhattan and Rockland County, keeping it on track to start Jan. 5, 2025.
A federal judge denied requests for an injunction that would have delayed the start of congestion pricing in New York City.
Commissioner Jessica Tisch and other members of the NYPD announced a person of interest in the case was taken into custody on Sunday afternoon.
New York City congestion pricing is facing a last-ditch effort in federal court to delay the Jan. 5 implementation new tolls in Manhattan.
Congestion pricing in New York City is supposed to start Jan. 5, 2025, but it could get delayed because of a last-ditch legal effort. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
New York City congestion pricing is facing a last-ditch effort to delay the implementation new tolls. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
Parts of the MTA's emergency exit infrastructure are in a hazardous state of disrepair, according to a new audit report.
A power outage last week left thousands of subway riders in Brooklyn stranded underground. Some had to use emergency exits, and now, a report finds parts of that infrastructure is in a hazardous state of disrepair. As CBS News New York's Elle McLogan reports, the findings are raising safety questions.
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced 250 more National Guard troops will join the effort to help keep the subways safe as officials announced every subway car now is equipped with a camera.
During its final board meeting of the year, the MTA on Wednesday approved a financial plan that includes a fare hike.
Meeting for the final time in 2024, the board also discussed congestion pricing's impending rollout. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
The MTA board will hold its final meeting of the year Wednesday and it's set to discuss the new toll and possibly a fare hike. CBS News New York's Derick Waller has a preview.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced Monday the upcoming rollout of more than 400 new cars.
The MTA announced Monday the upcoming rollout of more than 400 new cars, and that's just the beginning of the upgrades. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
It happened at around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday near Rockaway and Hegeman avenues in Brownsville. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Both are facing charges, including assault, in Friday's incident at Foster and Flatbush avenues in Flatbush. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Long Island Rail Road passengers faced delays for the Friday morning commute.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is calling for a full review of the power outage that left thousands of NYC subway riders stranded in Brooklyn.
Officials are still looking into what caused an explosion that led to a power outage. CBS News New York's John Dias spoke with some riders about their journey to make it above ground.
The outage sparked widespread delays and changes on the A, C, F and G lines, and officials said evacuations took nearly three hours. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook asks officials for answers.
Thousands of subway riders had to be evacuated from two trains in Brooklyn on Wednesday evening after a power loss, the MTA said.
Subway disruptions continue after Wednesday night's power outage in Brooklyn. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook has what to know for the commute.
A power outage left thousands of subway riders stranded underground for hours in Brooklyn on Wednesday. Video shows firefighters helping people evacuate through subway grates onto a city sidewalk. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
Gov. Kathy Hochul celebrated the renovation of a Putnam County Metro-North station Wednesday, presenting it as an example of the service upgrades suburban commuters can look forward to because of congestion pricing.
U.S. prosecutors pursue new criminal probe centering on financial transactions between New York AG Letitia James and her hairdresser, two sources said.
Noem lauded Operation Salvo, which she said targeted members of the Trinitarios gang, saying it has led to 54 arrests.
New Jersey has joined a growing list of states limiting students' cellphone use during the school day.
John Sarcone is the fifth of the administration's picks for U.S. attorney who were serving in a temporary capacity and have been disqualified by a federal judge.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a plan for free child care for 2-year-olds.
Noem lauded Operation Salvo, which she said targeted members of the Trinitarios gang, saying it has led to 54 arrests.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a plan for free child care for 2-year-olds.
Weinstein's defense attorney told the judge he'd like to pursue plea negotiations after last year's mistrial on a rape charge.
Enjoy the spring preview while it lasts because umbrellas will be your best friend this weekend!
More ICE protests are underway Thursday in NYC after hundreds marched in Foley Square against the fatal shooting by a federal immigration agent in Minneapolis.
Enjoy the spring preview while it lasts because umbrellas will be your best friend this weekend!
It will feel more like March than January.
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.
New Jersey has joined a growing list of states limiting students' cellphone use during the school day.
Enjoy the spring preview while it lasts because umbrellas will be your best friend this weekend!
Two people were killed and two others, including a toddler, were injured in a wrong-way crash involving an off-duty firefighter in Totowa, New Jersey.
New Jersey firefighters made a dramatic rescue, pulling a man trapped in his car out of the Hackensack River.
It will feel more like March than January.
Enjoy the spring preview while it lasts because umbrellas will be your best friend this weekend!
John Pillaccio, accused in the fatal stabbing of a CVS employee on Long Island on Christmas Day, appeared before a judge on Wednesday.
It will feel more like March than January.
Roughly 17,000 nurses across eight hospitals in New York City and Long Island could take to the picket line as soon as next Monday.
A Long Island travel agent with Destiny Travel is accused of defrauding people out of tens of thousands of dollars.
U.S. prosecutors pursue new criminal probe centering on financial transactions between New York AG Letitia James and her hairdresser, two sources said.
Noem lauded Operation Salvo, which she said targeted members of the Trinitarios gang, saying it has led to 54 arrests.
John Sarcone is the fifth of the administration's picks for U.S. attorney who were serving in a temporary capacity and have been disqualified by a federal judge.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a plan for free child care for 2-year-olds.
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Minnesota authorities "don't have any jurisdiction in this investigation."
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.
Weinstein's defense attorney told the judge he'd like to pursue plea negotiations after last year's mistrial on a rape charge.
The annual festival will return to Queens this summer, running from June 5-7 at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park.
Theater fans get the opportunity to buy 2-for-1 tickets to 26 Broadway shows.
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.
Paolo Banchero banked in a 3-pointer from the top of the key at the overtime buzzer to give the Magic a 104-103 victory over the Nets on Wednesday.
The Knicks snapped their four-game losing streak with a 123-111 victory over the Clippers on Wednesday night.
John Harbaugh, recently fired by the Baltimore Ravens, figures to be high on Giants' head coach wish list this offseason.
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.
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 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.
CBS News New York is proud to partner with the Humane Society of New York to help our furry friends find their forever homes.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul announced there will be free child care for 2-year-olds with a program called 2-Care.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Thursday afternoon First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
The judge also denied Weinstein's request for a new trial on a conviction after his lawyers alleged jurors were pressured into their verdict.
Video shows firefighters responding to the building on West 36th Street, between 8th and 9th avenues.
