Rikers Guard Punched In Face By Inmate, Authorities Say
The Department of Corrections said the guard was punched in the face several times by the inmate on Friday night.
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The Department of Corrections said the guard was punched in the face several times by the inmate on Friday night.
The ASPCA hopes to find good homes for all 238 rabbits at the Dec. 12 sale.
Witnesses said the suspect was barreling the wrong way down Fountain Avenue in East New York, and was boxed in by cops, when he jumped the curb.
Surveillance video of the suspect was released late Wednesday.
Two men, one armed with a hammer and the other armed with two pit bulls, chased the tenant, police said.
The NYPD wants your help finding two men who robbed a passenger in the back seat of a cab.
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel fired the city's police superintendent Tuesday, a week after the release of a dash-cam video that showed a white officer fatally shooting a black teenager 16 times.
The NYPD had a warning Tuesday night for anyone who uses a debit card while out shopping or filling up their car with gas.
Just before 4 a.m. Tuesday, officers responding to a 911 call discovered Shoshane Rattigan in her second-floor apartment on Bogart Avenue.
The NYPD is looking for a man who stole a case of Red Bull off the back of a delivery truck in the Bronx.
Early Saturday morning, a Suffolk County police cruiser could be seen circling the parking lot of the Planned Parenthood in Smithtown.
Authorities said an unmarked police car was T-bone at the corner of Wadsworth Avenue and 184th Street in Upper Manhattan around 3:30 a.m.
Tri-State Area police departments increased their patrols around Planned Parenthood locations Friday, following a shooting in Colorado Springs that left a police officer and two others dead.
The woman told police she was jogging in the park around 7:30 p.m. near the amphitheater when a man assaulted her and then rode off on a bicycle.
Crowds are excited for the tradition, but also aware and extra alert less than two weeks after the terrorist attacks in Paris that left 130 people dead.
Terror fears have been in the back of people's minds this year in particular. That has kept extra eyes on airports, roads, and event such as the balloon inflation for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
The Port Authority has stationed more officers at its airports, bus terminals, train stations and Hudson River crossings while the NYPD has extra uniformed police officers and other security measures in place.
Following the terrorist attacks in Paris, security in New York City has been heightened throughout the metropolitan area as experts try to determine the nature of threats from ISIS and other Jihadist groups.
New York law enforcement is making it easier to report suspicious activity with a new mobile app that allows users to send tips using their smartphones.
Forty-six million Americans are expected to travel this week -- and for those passing through airports like LaGuardia, they will see extra security, including heavily armed officers and enhanced screenings.
The NYPD is looking for a man who was caught on surveillance video removing a specialized triathlon bicycle from a public bike rack in Brooklyn on Sunday.
It's preparation for any potential attacks against the city and was planned before the Paris attacks.
Authorities said the 22-year-old victim had been stabbed multiple times across her body inside the home at 4450 Monticello Ave. in the Wakefield.
Rubicel Sanchez is charged with burglary and sex abuse in connection with the incident early Friday morning.
NYCHA-related complaints to New York City's Department of Investigation have nearly doubled over the last few years. Many of those complaints are related to housing fraud, which the city says it's working to combat.
Bryce Hopkins scored 26 points and No. 14 St. John's beat Baylor 96-81 on Tuesday in the second round of the Players Era Championship.
Robert Tucker, who was appointed to the role in August 2024, announced his resignation the day after Mamdani was elected mayor of New York City.
A Norwood, New Jersey couple is celebrating a big milestone: 75 years of marriage. They say it all started with one little lie.
"Everybody Loves Raymond" is getting the spotlight at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame.
NYCHA-related complaints to New York City's Department of Investigation have nearly doubled over the last few years. Many of those complaints are related to housing fraud, which the city says it's working to combat.
Bryce Hopkins scored 26 points and No. 14 St. John's beat Baylor 96-81 on Tuesday in the second round of the Players Era Championship.
"Everybody Loves Raymond" is getting the spotlight at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame.
Federal officials say a show and tell of counterfeit goods at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Tuesday revealed an urgent warning for the public.
14 porch pirate suspects allegedly hacked computer systems to find out when phones and electronics would be delivered to the homes of Verizon and AT&T customers on Long Island.
New York City and the surrounding area have some rain in the weather forecast today as we head into Thanksgiving and the holiday weekend.
NYC has some wet and windy weather in the forecast this week. Will it impact the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and holiday travel?
The New York City area will see an unusual temperature pattern Sunday as a strong cold front marches through the region.
A severe geomagnetic storm brought the northern lights, or aurora borealis, back to the New York City area on Wednesday night.
Tuesday is Veterans Day, and it's a First Alert Weather Day due to the cold and wind.
A Norwood, New Jersey couple is celebrating a big milestone: 75 years of marriage. They say it all started with one little lie.
The Federal Aviation Administration say this week's travel period is shaping up to be the busiest in 15 years.
New York City and the surrounding area have some rain in the weather forecast today as we head into Thanksgiving and the holiday weekend.
A third person has died following a mass shooting in Newark, New Jersey, earlier this month. Masi Rogers, 19, died from his injuries.
NYC has some wet and windy weather in the forecast this week. Will it impact the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and holiday travel?
"Everybody Loves Raymond" is getting the spotlight at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame.
14 porch pirate suspects allegedly hacked computer systems to find out when phones and electronics would be delivered to the homes of Verizon and AT&T customers on Long Island.
At Hofstra University, drivers are strapping on simulation goggles and grabbing the wheel to learn how to navigate treacherous whiteout conditions.
Nassau County officials say three people were shot at a Hempstead house party on Saturday at around 11 p.m.
A home health aide accused of trying to kill a sleeping 84-year-old woman with a chef's knife has been indicted for attempted murder.
Federal officials say a show and tell of counterfeit goods at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Tuesday revealed an urgent warning for the public.
The NYPD has released images of two men accused of beating a man and hitting his wife during a car meetup in Queens over the weekend.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani says he's raised more than $2 million toward his $4 million goal a week after asking supporters for donations to help fund his transition.
A push by the Trump administration to end Russia's war on Ukraine appears to make headway, with Kyiv saying Zelenskyy could visit D.C. within days to finalize a deal.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced Monday the creation of 17 transition advisory committees made up of more than 400 people.
Colette Smith of the Bronx was diagnosed with lung cancer, despite never smoking. Her survival story is central to her push for early detection.
Some New Yorkers want the mayor-elect to appoint a new "rat czar" when he takes office after an uptick in rat sightings.
Gio's Law would establish a $25 million grant program to equip law enforcement nationwide with EpiPens and train officers how to use them.
A blood drive was held in Harlem on Wednesday as the New York Blood Center reports a dip in its blood supply.
The Turtle Back Zoo in New Jersey joined the relatively few in the U.S. that routinely give the public a view of veterinary care.
"Everybody Loves Raymond" is getting the spotlight at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
Rapper Prakazrel "Pras" Michel of the Fugees has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for a case in which he was convicted of illegally funneling millions of dollars in foreign contributions to the 2012 Obama campaign.
The event, organized by the Vatican's culture ministry, drew stars including Spike Lee, Cate Blanchett and Judd Apatow.
Bryce Hopkins scored 26 points and No. 14 St. John's beat Baylor 96-81 on Tuesday in the second round of the Players Era Championship.
Karl-Anthony Towns had 37 points, Jalen Brunson scored 27, and New York beat Brooklyn at Barclays Center on Monday night.
Alexis Lafreniere scored the go-ahead goal and Igor Shesterkin made 19 saves as New York snapped a four-game skid with a win over St. Louis on Monday night.
Nico Hischier, Timo Meier and Connor Brown had a goal and an assist each as New Jersey beat Detroit on Monday in a matchup of two of the top four teams in the Eastern Conference.
NBA Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups appeared in court over allegations of cheating in high-stakes poker games that prosecutors say were operated by mafia figures.
Long-awaited repairs are in the works for the Shore Parkway Promenade, a beloved waterfront pedestrian path in Brooklyn.
New York City has plans to transform a low-lying neighborhood at the Brooklyn-Queens border.
Residents and business owners say illegal vending along Brighton Beach has gotten out of control.
A blood drive was held in Harlem on Wednesday as the New York Blood Center reports a dip in its blood supply.
In one of Brooklyn's most contaminated industrial corridors, a small nursery is cultivating thousands of native plants to restore greenspace, bolster climate resilience, and reconnect neighbors with nature.
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's Lonnie Quinn says the Tri-State Area will dry out on Thanksgiving, with sunny skies and a high in the mid 40s.
Many of those complaints are related to housing fraud, which the city says it's working to combat. But some tenants tell CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas they are fed up.
Hundreds of families lined up for blocks around the United Palace on Tuesday, all hoping to bring home something they desperately need: food for the Thanksgiving table. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
CBS News New York's Dick Brennan has more on the decades-old murder case that has haunted the city.
CBS News New York's Ali Bauman took to roads around the Tri-State Area on Tuesday night and has the latest on the rainy conditions.
