Quinn: Agreement Reached To Create Inspector General To Oversee NYPD
The proposal has been championed by civil liberties advocates and others troubled by some of the department's practices, including stop and frisk.
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The proposal has been championed by civil liberties advocates and others troubled by some of the department's practices, including stop and frisk.
The lawsuit challenges the constitutionality of some of the stops, with lawyers arguing the policy unfairly targets minorities.
There's a renewed push for New York City to follow most other major cities and set up an inspector general's office to oversee police policies like stop-and-frisk. But, election year politics could play a big role, WCBS 880's Alex Silverman reported.
A civil case has begun in Manhattan to determine whether the tactic unlawfully targets people on the basis of race.
The fire broke out inside the fourth floor of a brownstone at 977 Grant Avenue. The call came in around 3:10 Sunday morning. It took 60 firefighters about a half an hour to bring the fire under control.
The NYPD "stop and frisk" policy is set to face its biggest legal challenge this week, with a federal civil rights trial on whether the tactic unfairly targets minorities.
Five NYPD employees, including two sworn officers, have been arrested on various charges since Friday.
According to police, a 23-year-old man standing outside 765 East 175th Street in the Bronx was shot in the leg on Thursday evening.
Police say 18-year-old Luis Camarillo, of the Bronx, was working in the back of the truck when the truck's compactor came down and struck him in the torso. He was pronounced dead at Long Island College Hospital.
The New York City Patrolmen's Benevolent Association does not want speed cameras set up in the city.
A New York City police officer was arrested this week and charged with unlawful surveillance.
Protesters clashed with police during a candlelight vigil Wednesday night for 16-year-old Kimani "Kiki" Gray, who was shot and killed by police Saturday night after they said he pulled a .38 caliber gun on officers.
Police said the suspect attacked a 70-year-old woman as she entered her apartment building in Baychester shortly after 7 p.m. on Feb. 7.
Officer Gilberto Valle was found guilty of kidnapping conspiracy and accessing a federal government computer database to learn personal information about potential targets.
The jury has had the case since Thursday. If convicted on the most serious charge, Gilberto Valle could face a possible life sentence.
Previously, crash investigators were summoned only when at least one victim had died or was "likely to die.''
Residents of Staten Island on Sunday paid tribute to two New York City police detectives who were killed in a notorious shooting 10 years ago to the day.
When the plainclothes officers saw the gun, they both fired. The teen was pronounced dead at Kings County Hospital a short time later, police said.
When the plainclothes officers displayed their badges, police said Clinto James tried to flee. In doing so, James pinned an officer between his car and another car, police said.
The suspect took a picture of himself exhaling smoke on the victim's cellphone. The woman had her phone set to automatically post pictures to her Facebook page.
Jabbar Campbell's attorney said what happened to his client was a violation of the Fourth Amendment – illegal search and seizure. The NYPD's Internal Affairs is investigating.
Jurors deliberated nearly a full day Friday without reaching a verdict in the case of 28-year-old officer Gilberto Valle. They were to return to court on Monday.
An adult female pit bull and four puppies were already dead when they were placed in bags and set on fire last Saturday in Brooklyn, the ASPCA said in a statement.
Juan Acevedo surrendered to police in a Pennsylvania convenience store parking lot on Wednesday.
The defendant, wearing a dark suit and yellow tie, wept as his lawyer described how the case had "cost him everything,'' including his wife and "adorable baby.''
The life of a 17-year-old Locust Valley High School basketball player was saved on the court, thanks to an extraordinary team of coaches, teachers, paramedics and doctors.
Food hardship is soaring this holiday season, according to the organization Hunger Free America.
Two members of the West Virginia National Guard were shot a few blocks from the White House in Washington, D.C., and a suspect is in custody, officials say.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has requested the resignations of 179 staff members from Mayor Eric Adams' administration.
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade steps off in NYC tomorrow. Here's everything to know about the 2025 start time, route map and lineup.
The life of a 17-year-old Locust Valley High School basketball player was saved on the court, thanks to an extraordinary team of coaches, teachers, paramedics and doctors.
Food hardship is soaring this holiday season, according to the organization Hunger Free America.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has requested the resignations of 179 staff members from Mayor Eric Adams' administration.
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 Wednesday morning in the Bronx.
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.
The life of a 17-year-old Locust Valley High School basketball player was saved on the court, thanks to an extraordinary team of coaches, teachers, paramedics and doctors.
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.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has requested the resignations of 179 staff members from Mayor Eric Adams' administration.
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.
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.
But as CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports, it's not uncommon for an incoming administration to make substantial changes.
The NYPD and Mayor Eric Adams discussed security for the 2025 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on Wednesday. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett says the sun will be out, but temperatures won't get out of the low 40s on Thursday or Friday.
Players and coaches had just gathered in the school's gymnasium on Nov. 17 for tryouts for the upcoming season when Francesco Allocca's heart stopped beating. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Shoppers are braving crowds across Long Island, all in the name of turkey, family and dessert. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
