NYPD Begins New 'Summons Diversion' Program In The Hope Of Getting Homeless Off The Subways
Incidents involving the homeless have more than tripled in the past decade, many causing serious delays. Now, the police have a potential solution.
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Incidents involving the homeless have more than tripled in the past decade, many causing serious delays. Now, the police have a potential solution.
A tow truck driver was arrested after he tried to repossess a private vehicle driven by an NYPD detective.
There was a dramatic water rescue on the Long Island Sound on Sunday evening.
Closing arguments are set to begin Thursday in the departmental trial of NYPD Officer Daniel Pantaleo, who is accused in the death of Eric Garner.
Carolina Carmago was giving her two-year-old daughter Olivia a bath around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday night when the shower's glass door fell off and hit the wall, shattering into several potentially deadly pieces.
Police are trying to identify someone wanted for questioning in connection to a Central Park attack and robbery.
The defense is expected to call a medical examiner from St. Louis to refute the New York City medical examiner's testimony a chokehold used by Pantaleo contributed to Garner's death in 2014 on Staten Island.
CBS2's Lisa Rozner questioned officers on why they were handing out pricey tickets for a policy that was literally minutes old and gave drivers no warning.
"You're dealing with a very difficult crime," Harrison told Marcia Kramer. "You have to ask difficult questions."
Dramatic new video shows the man police are searching for after he opened fire Thursday night in Queens.
Officials say someone threw a lit firecracker in an F train subway car Friday morning, terrifying passengers.
A decorated NYPD officer accused of hiring a hitman to kill her ex-husband and a child was formally charged in federal court in Central Islip on Friday.
Officer Valerie Cincinelli is now accused of trying to cover her tracks by smashing the iPhones she allegedly used to order the hit.
Det. first-grade Peter McMahon walked out of his post in Brooklyn for the last time to thunderous applause, a department bagpipe band, and handshakes from his fellow officers on Thursday.
This comes after the New York Daily News published examples of penalties officers have faced that may not fit the violation.
Police sources say they are investigating at least three different shootings across the borough – including two triple shootings in local parks.
Police say the suspect was armed with a knife when she confronted police in the street on Friday night.
Authorities said the shooting took place near Jamaica Avenue and 212th Street around 10 p.m.
A new controversy has engulfed Mayor Bill de Blasio's long-shot presidential run -- questions about who should pay for the security detail that follows him around the country.
As part of a sting operation, Carvalho said authorities had him sit in his car and appear to have been attacked in his driver's seat.
Police say a string of overnight robberies began on Feb. 8, with the most recent happening on Friday.
A traumatized 61-year-old elementary school teacher walked CBS2 through her home on 104th Avenue in Jamaica, where she was held hostage by a strange man Monday evening.
Police have released video of the suspects who attacked a 23-year-old man; firing shots into an area full of children.
A Manhattan police officer is being called a hero after stopping a suspect from shooting his partner Saturday.
The suspect, 34, is an officer with the NYPD's Viper Unit, which monitors cameras in NYCHA buildings. She has been suspended.
Nassau County officials say three people were shot at a Hempstead house party on Saturday at around 11 p.m.
The Detroit Lions have avoided losing consecutive games for the first time in more than three years.
NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is back in the city following his unexpectedly friendly meeting with President Trump at the White House.
Derrick Henry scored two second-half touchdowns to help the Baltimore Ravens power past the New York Jets, 23-10, on Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium.
Former Gov. Jim McGreevey and Councilmember James Solomon will take part in a runoff election for mayor of Jersey City, N.J.
Nassau County officials say three people were shot at a Hempstead house party on Saturday at around 11 p.m.
NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is back in the city following his unexpectedly friendly meeting with President Trump at the White House.
NYC will honor NWSL champions Gotham FC with a parade and keys to the city Monday in Manhattan. Here's when and where it starts.
Mount Vernon officials said the fire broke out shortly before 3 a.m. Sunday at an apartment building on Cottage Avenue.
A woman was arrested after police say she assaulted a 71-year-old man unprovoked inside Macy's Herald Square in Manhattan.
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.
Former Gov. Jim McGreevey and Councilmember James Solomon will take part in a runoff election for mayor of Jersey City, N.J.
NYC will honor NWSL champions Gotham FC with a parade and keys to the city Monday in Manhattan. Here's when and where it starts.
A fire at an Elizabeth, New Jersey, home Saturday morning left about a dozen people displaced just days before Thanksgiving.
It was a wild sight to see Friday morning in a Gloucester County neigh-borhood after a horse led police on a chase through the area.
Federal prosecutors say Natalie Greene, a former staffer for a New Jersey congressman, fabricated a story about being attacked.
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.
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.
NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is back in the city following his unexpectedly friendly meeting with President Trump at the White House.
Former Gov. Jim McGreevey and Councilmember James Solomon will take part in a runoff election for mayor of Jersey City, N.J.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene refuted reports that she's planning to run for president, days after she announced plans to leave Congress amid a break with President Trump.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the first session of high-stakes talks in Geneva as "probably the most productive and meaningful meeting" since the start of the second Trump administration.
The Justice Department asked a court to unseal grand jury transcripts in the sex trafficking cases of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell.
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.
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.
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 Detroit Lions have avoided losing consecutive games for the first time in more than three years.
Derrick Henry scored two second-half touchdowns to help the Baltimore Ravens power past the New York Jets, 23-10, on Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium.
NYC will honor NWSL champions Gotham FC with a parade and keys to the city Monday in Manhattan. Here's when and where it starts.
Nick DeSimone scored the tiebreaking goal 7:32 into the third period and the Utah Mammoth beat the scuffling New York Rangers on Saturday night.
Gotham FC beat the Washington Spirit 1-0 on Saturday night to win their second National Women's Soccer League championship.
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 Vanessa Murdock has your Thanksgiving week forecast.
During a festival in Los Angeles over the weekend, the 42-year-old, who performs as Childish Gambino, told fans that he suffered a stroke last year during his global tour. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
A parade honoring the team will kick off at 10 a.m. on Monday on Barclay Street and will travel north along Broadway to City Hall. The team will then be awarded the key to the city. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
The FAA says there was a system outage at around noon on Sunday that lasted about an hour and a half. It caused long lines at the terminals, as well as delays on the runway. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis has more on what was discussed at the White House.
