Suspect who set NYC subway rider on fire threw flaming objects before, police say
Investigators said Nile Taylor, who is charged with setting a stranger on fire on a New York City subway, also threw burning objects at riders earlier this year.
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Investigators said Nile Taylor, who is charged with setting a stranger on fire on a New York City subway, also threw burning objects at riders earlier this year.
Investigators said Nile Taylor, who is charged with setting a stranger on fire on a New York City subway, also threw burning objects at riders earlier in the year. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Hundreds of flights at New York City airports are delayed due to poor weather on Memorial Day. CBS New York's Derick Waller reports.
The final credits roll at one of the Bronx's only movie theaters on Tuesday. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian reports.
Meet Dr. George Chall, a 101-year-old WWII veteran who founded the Memorial Day ceremony at New York City's Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument. CBS New York's Mahsa Saeidi reports.
Walks home from school can be uneventful, but some students in Brooklyn get a daily treat thanks to "Star," their dancing crossing guard. CBS New York's Steve Overmyer reports.
Lonnie Quinn has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News at 5.
A man in a New York City subway station was burned when police say a fellow rider doused him in flaming liquid that set his shirt on fire.
Monday's weather is impacting people trying to get home from the long Memorial Day weekend. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports from Mobile 2.
The rainy weather cut many people's beach day short, but some still had a good time at Manhattan Beach. CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock reports.
Fleet Week is in New York City is finally here. The week celebrates United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, and United States Coast Guard members and their service. James Spear, president, New York Council Navy League joins CBS New York to discuss.
New York City is modifying lifeguard certification requirements to manage a shortage as beaches open Memorial Day weekend.
It seems like the cost of just about everything is going up. Here's what New Yorkers think is just "too damn high."
Mondaire Jones served one term in Congress, but was the victim of a squeeze play when then-Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, another Democrat, relocated to his district and lost to Republican Mike Lawler. Jones wants back in, but Lawler is fighting tooth and nail. Watch the full episode of "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
The NYPD confirmed it closed some of its foreign outposts amid tax trouble.
Craig Allen has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News This Morning.
Police said the man was armed with two knives when he approached officers in their marked car. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
The Sheriff's Office and the NYPD discovered several million dollars' worth of illegal cannabis products in a Brooklyn warehouse on Saturday morning.
This is not your grandma's China shop. Step (carefully) inside the Brooklyn Teacup and reimagine what those fancy dishes sitting in your cabinet could be.
Fleet Week dates back to 1984 and includes ships from the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. Vice Admiral Doug Perry and Command Master Chief Jason Avin share more about the annual event with CBS New York's Elaine Quijano and Doug Williams.
Brian Cashman's fascinating tenure as general manager of the New York Yankees is the subject of sportswriter and author Andy Martino's new book "The Yankee Way." CBS New York's Doug Williams and Elaine Quijano report.
The International Franchise Expo at the Javits Center will feature free educational seminars and in-depth workshops geared toward empowering veterans to take the next step. U.S. Air Force veteran Nigel Belgrave shares more about the expo with CBS New York's Elaine Quijano and Doug Williams.
The fire marshal said a person was taken into custody after the deadly fire on Monroe Street in Bed-Stuy.
Police are investigating a deadly shooting in Williamsburg and another shooting in East Flatbush.
Before Americans hit the boardwalks and beaches for Memorial Day weekend, millions face a gauntlet to get there. CBS New York's Bradley Blackburn reports.
Federal funding cuts have left local organizations struggling to meet growing needs, prompting a borough-wide fundraising push to support food access, housing and other essential services.
Police don't have a suspect in custody, and the victim's father tell CBS News New York he does not believe his son knew the victim.
In Levittown, volunteers spent Christmas morning making dreams come true for children from struggling families.
In just about a week, when the holidays are over and shopping slows down, it can be tough on small businesses. In Harlem, a holiday market is helping vendors stay afloat.
Mamdani's team says the group of 48 includes "people from across fields and communities" and are "New Yorkers whose creativity, leadership and lived experience reflect the full life of the city."
Federal funding cuts have left local organizations struggling to meet growing needs, prompting a borough-wide fundraising push to support food access, housing and other essential services.
Police don't have a suspect in custody, and the victim's father tell CBS News New York he does not believe his son knew the victim.
In Levittown, volunteers spent Christmas morning making dreams come true for children from struggling families.
In just about a week, when the holidays are over and shopping slows down, it can be tough on small businesses. In Harlem, a holiday market is helping vendors stay afloat.
Mamdani's team says the group of 48 includes "people from across fields and communities" and are "New Yorkers whose creativity, leadership and lived experience reflect the full life of the city."
Forecast model data continues to suggest that a general 4–8-inch snowfall is likely with this system.
We've issued a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to snow.
It's a First Alert Weather Day as a mixture of snow and rain move through the Tri-State Area Tuesday morning.
We have issued a First Alert Weather Day Tuesday as travel could be impacted due to slick roads, especially north and west of the city.
Snow and rain will return to the New York City area before Christmas. Parts of the Tri-State Area have winter weather advisories.
Forecast model data continues to suggest that a general 4–8-inch snowfall is likely with this system.
We've issued a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to snow.
Leaders in Paterson, N.J., are pushing back against Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard's remarks suggesting the city is working to impose Islamic law.
Saint Cecilia Roman Catholic Church in South Brunswick, New Jersey, was ransacked in a desperate act for quick cash, police say.
It's a First Alert Weather Day as a mixture of snow and rain move through the Tri-State Area Tuesday morning.
In Levittown, volunteers spent Christmas morning making dreams come true for children from struggling families.
Forecast model data continues to suggest that a general 4–8-inch snowfall is likely with this system.
It's practically the plot to "Home Alone." A quick-thinking 12-year-old boy in Medford stopped a burglar who broke into his home, police said.
We've issued a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to snow.
CBS News New York went inside ICE operations on Long Island for a rare view of how, where and why arrests are made.
Mamdani's team says the group of 48 includes "people from across fields and communities" and are "New Yorkers whose creativity, leadership and lived experience reflect the full life of the city."
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
A federal judge has given a green light to New York's so-called Green Light Law, rejecting the Trump administration's bid to stop the state from giving people driver's licenses without having them prove they're in the country legally.
Leaders in Paterson, N.J., are pushing back against Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard's remarks suggesting the city is working to impose Islamic law.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani named Lillian Bonsignore as the next FDNY commissioner at a Tuesday afternoon news conference.
A spike in measles cases in Rockland County has New York health officials urging families to get vaccinated.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
In New York, cases of flu, RSV and COVID have spiked since Thanksgiving.
There are at least 500 sudden and unexpected deaths in the city each year, and in roughly a fifth of those cases, a genetic cause can be detected.
UnitedHealthcare and NewYork-Presbyterian have roughly two weeks to reach an agreement or thousands of Medicare Advantage members could be forced to find care elsewhere.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
A judge Friday voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
Jake and Romy Reiner released a statement on Wednesday, remembering their parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, as their best friends.
Adam Pelech scored the tiebreaking goal late in the third period, and the New York Islanders beat the New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Taylor Raddysh and Alexis Lafreniere scored 68 seconds apart in a five-goal third period for the New York Rangers in a 7-3 win over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday.
Anthony Edwards scored 38 points to help the Minnesota Timberwolves beat former teammate Karl-Anthony Towns for the first time and hold off the New York Knicks 115-104.
Michael Porter Jr. scored 28 points, as the Brooklyn Nets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 114-106.
The Mets jettisoned another core player Monday, trading second baseman Jeff McNeil to the Athletics for minor league right-hander Yordan Rodriguez.
Federal funding cuts have left local organizations struggling to meet growing needs, prompting a borough-wide fundraising push to support food access, housing and other essential services.
What began as a middle school project has grown into hundreds of handwritten messages left across New York City, offering encouragement to strangers and revealing how a small gesture can resonate for weeks.
NYC says center-running bus lanes will speed up commutes and improve safety on one of Brooklyn's busiest corridors, but critics aren't so sure.
Nine Brooklyn Football Club partner bars are collecting shelf-stable food and winter coats to benefit 10 local schools.
The Davis Center in Harlem is now open for its first winter season after technical delays.
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 Craig Allen has your latest forecast.
Cooking Christmas meals was a challenge at more than 70 buildings owned by the New York City Housing Authority due to gas service outages. CBS New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
Marin Iwanowicz was fatally shot on Christmas Eve in Brownsville. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports on Christmas in Harlem, where the National Action Network held its annual holiday meal and toy giveaway.
Local nonprofits say it's been exceptionally hard to continue operations in the face of federal funding cuts. CBS New York's Hannah Kliger reports from Brooklyn.
