Family Of Woman Allegedly Shot, Killed By Off-Duty Cop Sues NYPD
Former police officer Yvonne Wu was charged with murdering Jamie Liang and attempting to kill Liang's girlfriend, who Wu used to date.
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Former police officer Yvonne Wu was charged with murdering Jamie Liang and attempting to kill Liang's girlfriend, who Wu used to date.
Hundreds of people were suddenly ushered out of La Boom nightclub in Woodside when gunfire erupted outside.
When the woman opened her door, he allegedly pushed his way inside and stole the woman's purse.
Keechant Sewell will be New York City's 45th police commissioner and the first woman to lead the department.
Police said the off-duty lieutenant was leaving a Myke Towers concert at La Boom nightclub when a group of armed men followed him outside.
The city's new top cop has a long to-do list of big-ticket items to address once she takes the helm of the NYPD on Jan. 1.
Both officers were stripped of their guns and badges on Tuesday.
Chief of Patrol Juanita Holmes created "Girl Talk" as a police mentorship program for teenagers.
Mayor-elect Eric Adams and the next NYPD commissioner, Keechant Sewell, went to the scene of a deadly shooting in Brooklyn on Wednesday.
Adams searched across the country to find his choice, but in the end, he didn't have to go far. Sewell grew up at the Queensbridge Houses in Long Island City.
Sewell's meteoric rise took her from Queens to Long Island and 25 years with the Nassau County Police Department and as an integral part of the District Attorney's Office.
After two years on the job, Dec. 31 will be the last day on the job for New York City's 44th police commissioner.
Sewell will be New York's first female police commissioner.
It appears Rodney Harrison's retirement won't last very long.
Officer Ryan Zelman rushed over to a car engulfed in flames on Randall Avenue and East Tremont Avenue. Once he realized a driver was still stuck inside, he pulled him to safety.
People are returning to the New York City subway in big numbers. But new statistics show a jump in crime, too.
Police said one of the suspects had 37 prior arrests.
The suspect is believed to have stolen more than $2,700 worth of cash and property since the first reported incident on Oct. 29.
The officer suffered a cut to her left ear and a fracture to her face, police said. The suspect got away.
According to police, a 34-year-old man was hit by a black sedan as he crossed the street near Chelsea Piers.
25 ghost guns - including semi-automatic pistols, assault weapons and a semi-automatic shotgun - were recovered with large-capacity magazines and ammunition inside a bedroom.
Police say officers had pulled up next to a BMW that was connected to armed robberies targeting restaurant patrons.
Adams has vowed New York City's next top cop will be a woman.
The officer was not hit and did not fire back.
More than 97,000 people nationwide are currently waiting for a kidney donation, including 7,000 people here in New York.
Two CUNY students caught up in a cheating scandal said they were cleared of allegations after a CBS News New York investigation.
Max Shabanov had two goals and an assist, and Ilya Sorokin stopped 29 shots for his second shutout of the season as the New York Islanders beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-0.
Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 30 shots, Sam Reinhart scored in the opening period and the Florida Panthers beat the New Jersey Devils 1-0 on Thursday night.
Colette Smith of the Bronx was diagnosed with lung cancer, despite never smoking. Her survival story is central to her push for early detection.
Strangers were taunting the Jets' Kris Boyd and his friends outside a Manhattan restaurant Sunday before a shooting that left Boyd injured, police said.
Two CUNY students caught up in a cheating scandal said they were cleared of allegations after a CBS News New York investigation.
Colette Smith of the Bronx was diagnosed with lung cancer, despite never smoking. Her survival story is central to her push for early detection.
Strangers were taunting the Jets' Kris Boyd and his friends outside a Manhattan restaurant Sunday before a shooting that left Boyd injured, police said.
Some New Yorkers want the mayor-elect to appoint a new "rat czar" when he takes office after an uptick in rat sightings.
Lawmakers in Suffolk County want to stiffen the consequences for parents of children and teenagers who illegally ride e-bikes.
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 freeze warning goes into effect Monday across the New York City area as the coldest weather of the season so far arrives.
It comes after last week's deadly storm brought damaging winds that knocked down trees around the city and the Tri-State Area.
Federal prosecutors say Natalie Greene, a former staffer for a New Jersey congressman, fabricated a story about being attacked.
Travel demand is soaring as the holidays near -- even with government shutdown horror stories fresh in passengers' minds.
Andrew LaBruno, a Jersey City police sergeant and former mayor of Dumont, is accused of sexually assaulting a child.
A five-alarm five that destroyed several homes in Roselle, New Jersey, on Monday night displaced 38 people. Some residents said they lost everything.
Saturday's mass shooting in Newark, N.J. killed 10-year-old Jordan Garcia and 21-year-old Kiyah Mae Scott and injured three others.
Lawmakers in Suffolk County want to stiffen the consequences for parents of children and teenagers who illegally ride e-bikes.
Gio's Law would establish a $25 million grant program to equip law enforcement nationwide with EpiPens and train officers how to use them.
The former Long Island sleep center worker who pleaded guilty to secretly recording patients and co-workers in the bathroom is now facing jail time.
Nassau County police say they've arrested an international fugitive, but they're furious over the fact that he was issued a New York driver's license.
A new list shows the top seven most expensive places to live in New York are all on Long Island. But exactly where may surprise you.
Some New Yorkers want the mayor-elect to appoint a new "rat czar" when he takes office after an uptick in rat sightings.
Lawmakers in Suffolk County want to stiffen the consequences for parents of children and teenagers who illegally ride e-bikes.
Gio's Law would establish a $25 million grant program to equip law enforcement nationwide with EpiPens and train officers how to use them.
Velázquez, 72, says she will retire after her 16th term in office. She represents New York's 7th District which includes Brooklyn, Lower Manhattan and Queens.
President Trump posted on social media that Democratic lawmakers who urged members of the military to disobey illegal orders should be arrested and face trial for "seditious behavior."
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.
The event, organized by the Vatican's culture ministry, drew stars including Spike Lee, Cate Blanchett and Judd Apatow.
America's largest festival for non-fiction cinema opens Nov. 12, offering more than 115 feature-length documentaries plus short films, available in NYC theaters and streaming. Check out the remarkable lineup.
Actress Eva LaRue opens up about her yearslong stalker and the two-part documentary detailing her experience.
The Radio City Rockettes celebrated their 100th anniversary with a street renaming ceremony outside Radio City Music Hall.
Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny are among the artists with the most Grammy nominations this year.
Max Shabanov had two goals and an assist, and Ilya Sorokin stopped 29 shots for his second shutout of the season as the New York Islanders beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-0.
New York Jets Coach Aaron Glenn confirmed Wednesday that Tyrod Taylor will start over Justin Fields on Sunday.
Jets coach Aaron Glenn says he has spoken to Kris Boyd and is confident the cornerback and special teams standout will be OK.
After a penalty-free first and second periods, the whistles came out in a tense third period.
Jaylen Brown scored 29 points and the Celtics beat the Nets 113-99 on Tuesday night
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.
Business owners in Gravesend say abandoned and double-parked cars are clogging McDonald Avenue, hurting their livelihoods and creating dangerous conditions.
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.
Students caught in the fallout of a cheating scandal at the City University of New York say they were kept out of medical school even though they did nothing wrong. Two students who have now been cleared said they weren't given hearings until CBS News New York investigator Mahsa Saeidi started looking into it.
Police say a man randomly attacked several people on a Queens subway platform Wednesday. He has not yet been caught. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal spoke with one of the victims.
One person is in critical condition after an explosion inside a Midtown Manhattan parking garage.
President Trump and Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will meet for the first time Friday at the White House. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports from Washington, D.C.
Macy's unveiled its holiday windows Thursday evening.
