Brooklyn Man Arrested, Charged With Robbing Elderly Blind Man Twice
Ronald Rhodes was arrested Wednesday and charged with burglary, robbery, criminal possession of stolen property and criminal obstruction of breathing.
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Ronald Rhodes was arrested Wednesday and charged with burglary, robbery, criminal possession of stolen property and criminal obstruction of breathing.
"He's going to bring Jersey City to the next level," Mayor Steve Fulop said. "We've been a little bit behind the times and I think Jim coming into Jersey City is going to change the dynamics and move the city forward."
The blaring alarm, sent at 3:51 a.m., left many wondering if the message was accidentally sent out too early, or whether it was needed at all.
Kelly has been floated as a possible replacement for outgoing Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano who is leaving to take over the University of California's 10-campus system.
It happened last week at the Jackson Hole Diner on Astoria Boulevard.
Police on Saturday were asking for help from the public in finding a man who allegedly robbed and tried to sexually assault a woman in her Lower East Side building.
Police Commissioner Ray Kelly's experience with fighting terrorism has been cited as the reason why two lawmakers want him to take over as secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Sources told 1010 WINS' Glenn Schuck "clearly had signs of abuse" on her body, including rope burns around her wrists and signs of a beating. Toxicology tests showed traces of drugs in her system.
Ayako Sato came to New York City on June 22 and checked in to the Metro Hotel at 45 West 35th Street where she stayed for a few days before checking out on June 26, police said.
The robberies happened on June 29 and July 9 near 41 Avenue and 21 Street, police said.
Peter Ciollo, 29, was arrested around 6 p.m. Wednesday on Staten Island, police said.
It happened Tuesday evening inside the Sagal Meat Market on Fulton Street.
A beauty queen claimed she was roughed up by the NYPD over a computer glitch that happened twice, and said she wants justice.
One of the NYPD's newest recruits knows all too well the risks faced by police officers.
The NYPD and the Brookhaven National Laboratory installed air sampling equipment on Tuesday to study how chemical weapons could be dispersed through the city's subway system.
It happened back on June 29 in the lobby of an apartment building on Briggs Avenue.
The woman had just left her apartment when one of the suspects placed her in a choke hold, causing her to fall to the ground, police said.
She was arrested in May for allegedly smoking marijuana and throwing a bong out the window of her midtown Manhattan apartment.
Two women were rushed to the hospital after being attacked Monday at a subway station in Midtown.
The NYPD and Brookhaven National Laboratory will conduct the Subway-Surface Air Flow Exchange in spots across all five boroughs beginning at 8 a.m. Air sampling and related equipment will be installed starting around 6 a.m., officials said.
Officer Jamil Sarwar was hit in the leg shortly before 11 p.m. Thursday night at the Cypress Hills houses in East New York.
The NYPD is asking the public for help in identifying and tracking down a man wanted in connection with an assault that took place in Midtown South on Sunday morning.
Multiple NYPD officers have been charged with corruption in recent years, on allegations that they misused the FBI-operated National Crime Information Center to snoop on other officers, or even to get information on people they might rob.
The suspect allegedly grabbed the woman from behind, threw her to the ground, and attempted to rape her but ran off when a car approached the scene.
Police have put out an alert asking the public to help find two men who hurled anti-gay slurs at a group of youth, and allegedly shoved a woman to the floor as she videotaped the incident.
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade steps off in NYC tomorrow. Here's everything to know about the 2025 start time, route map and lineup.
A livery cab driver is in critical condition after being stabbed repeatedly early Tuesday morning in the Bronx.
Jersey City Police Sgt. Andrew LaBruno is due back in court Wednesday on charges of sexually assaulting a child.
FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker speaks for the first time in an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings" about his decision to resign after Zohran Mamdani's mayoral win in New York City.
Wednesday is a bit of a mixed bag as we transition towards a colder period.
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade steps off in NYC tomorrow. Here's everything to know about the 2025 start time, route map and lineup.
A livery cab driver is in critical condition after being stabbed repeatedly early Tuesday morning in the Bronx.
Wednesday is a bit of a mixed bag as we transition towards a colder period.
Luigi Mangione's defense are requesting to have Mangione unshackled at the defense table, with at least one hand free so he can write.
The iconic balloons for the 2025 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City are coming to life today at Central Park.
Wednesday is a bit of a mixed bag as we transition towards a colder period.
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.
Jersey City Police Sgt. Andrew LaBruno is due back in court Wednesday on charges of sexually assaulting a child.
Wednesday is a bit of a mixed bag as we transition towards a colder period.
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.
Wednesday is a bit of a mixed bag as we transition towards a colder period.
"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.
FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker speaks for the first time in an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings" about his decision to resign after Zohran Mamdani's mayoral win in New York City.
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.
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 Tony Sadiku has a look at the forecast.
A livery cab driver is in critical condition after being stabbed repeatedly early Tuesday morning in the Bronx. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's team has requested the resignations from 179 staff members from the Adams administration. They're expected to resign by the inauguration on Jan. 1.
It's almost Thanksgiving, and that means people are gathering to see the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons being inflated. Millions are also hitting the road. CBS News New York's Jenn Bisram, Tony Sadiku and Lisa Rozner have team coverage.
Andrew LaBruno, 44, is charged with sexually assaulting a child. Prosecutors say he met the child on a social media app.
