New NYPD Officer Honors Father Killed In The Line Of Duty
In swearing in 781 new police officers this week, Mayor Michael Bloomberg singled out one new officer whose father was killed in the line of duty when she was just a youngster.
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In swearing in 781 new police officers this week, Mayor Michael Bloomberg singled out one new officer whose father was killed in the line of duty when she was just a youngster.
A New York Police Department officer has been shot in the leg in an incident in Brooklyn. Authorities say the injury is not life-threatening.
Undercover officers purchased $500 worth of fireworks from 26-year George Liakas Tuesday night, police said.
The city will be on high security alert this Fourth of July holiday, spending money and resources to make sure its biggest celebration is a safe one.
It happened early Wednesday morning at the Itsy Bitsy Baby furniture store Forest Avenue.
One of the men running for New York City mayor, if elected, would be making a return to city government after an over 15-year absence.
The suspects repeatedly punched and assaulted a 26-year-old woman with a stick before fleeing with the victim's cellphone, police said.
The shooting took place at around 9:30 a.m. The man's wounds are not considered life-threatening, according to EMS. He has been transported to an area hospital.
"He is just as intent as ever on using his wealth to determine the outcome. It's almost like he can't let go, like he doesn't understand it's over. It's time for the people to make decisions in this town again, not billionaires," said mayoral hopeful Bill de Blasio.
It happened just before 1 a.m. Sunday on East 52 Street in East Flatbush following a dispute between two men.
Shortly after takeoff, the helicopter landed upright in the water near 79th Street around noon and was drifting south. A family of four Swedish tourists and the pilot were rescued, as the chopper was safely towed to shore.
Four men and four women were injured in the shooting. They are all expected to recover from their injuries.
CBS 2 political reporter Marcia Kramer stopped by to explain the measures have veto-proof support.
Saul Alvarez, 21, grabbed his would-be victim from behind and covered her mouth as he dragged her into a wooded area near Lasker Pool at the northern edge of the park around 10:45 Friday night.
The suspect with a gun forced the five Asian male victims to the floor while the other suspects took their cash, debit cards and cell phones, police said.
Among the guns taken off the streets and turned in were 17 revolvers, eight semi-automatics and a rifle.
The NYPD is asking the public for help in tracking down a pair of suspects wanted in connection with the robbery of a livery cab in the Canarsie section of Brooklyn on Saturday morning.
African-American mayoral candidate Bill Thompson supports the NYPD stop-and-frisk policy, but he called Mayor Michael Bloomberg's remarks about how officers stop "whites too much" insulting and outrageous.
Police on Saturday released a sketch of a suspect who sexually assaulted a 12-year-old boy at the South Street Seaport earlier this week.
Even the NYPD was surprised upon learning that the murder rate has dropped 25 percent for the first half of 2013 – coming off a record low last year.
"They just keep saying, 'Oh, it's a disproportionate percentage of a particular ethnic group.' That may be, but it's not a disproportionate percentage of those who witnesses and victims describe as committing the murders," Bloomberg said. "In that case, incidentally, I think we disproportionately stop whites too much and minorities too little."
PBA President Patrick Lynch said if the bills become law, the PBA intends to target the "pro-crime council members for defeat in the upcoming election.''
The 40- to 50-year-old man was found unconscious and unresponsive with multiple stab wounds to his torso, police said.
Early Thursday morning, the City Council voted to create an inspector general to review and monitor the NYPD and expand the definition of racial profiling to include age, gender, sexual orientation and immigrant status.
Early Thursday morning the New York City Council voted on and passed two bills that will potentially impact how the NYPD operates on a day-to-day basis.
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.
