Retired NYPD officer pulls off daring rescue in East River
What was supposed to be a fun day at the Hermon A. MacNeil Park waterfront turned terrifying.
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What was supposed to be a fun day at the Hermon A. MacNeil Park waterfront turned terrifying.
The rescue happened on Sunday at a park in Queens, and it showed instinct and training coming together at the right moment. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
City Parks Patrol reported a water rescue at Hermon A. MacNeil Park in College Point, Queens, just before noon. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Police say just before 2 a.m. on Sunday, the 67-year-old victim was approached by the suspects while leaving his job on Bronx Park Avenue in Van Nest. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Two officers were conducting a traffic stop when the driver behind the wheel of a black Ford Bronco allegedly struck the police car, according to investigators.
The victim told police the suspects stole his gun before taking off in his luxury car in Queens.
NYPD officers rescued a dog that ended up on subway tracks after running away from a doggy day care last week.
You no longer have to be behind the wheel to get a speeding ticket in New York City. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
The baby girl was found unattended during the morning rush Monday at Penn Station in Manhattan.
The 28-year-old victim was riding his motorcycle on Sunday night, when he was struck and killed by the driver of a Mercedes.
Besim Muminovic, 28, was killed Sunday night in Sheepshead Bay when a Mercedes struck his motorcycle, police say. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis has the story.
The boy, believed to be about 3 months old, was found in a stroller at the Dunkin' located on Westchester Avenue near St. Lawrence Avenue.
CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu has that story and also another on a baby left inside a Dunkin' in the Bronx.
Police said the baby girl was wrapped in a sheet on the steps leading down to the southbound 1, 2 and 3 trains at the 34th Street and Seventh Avenue stop.
Ten people were hurt when a truck smashed into a parked van, sending it onto a sidewalk in Chelsea Monday afternoon. The incident was caught on video.
The baby was found wrapped in a sheet in a stairwell and was taken to the hospital in stable condition, according to police.
The baby, wrapped in a blanket, was found on the subway stairs. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis has more on the investigation.
Video shows a box truck slam into a parked van, sending it on to a crowded sidewalk and hitting pedestrians on busy Eighth Avenue. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal spoke with bystanders who escaped tragedy on Monday.
T-shirts with the faces of the loved ones who were killed were on display from family members during what was an emotional day in court.
A video of the crash in Sheepshead Bay shows the suspect's Mercedes-Benz landing upside down after the collision.
CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the latest on the Monday afternoon crash, which sent 10 people to Bellevue Hospital.
The victims were transported to Bellevue Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police said the driver of the box truck remained at the scene. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the latest.
Police say the baby was found wrapped in a sheet in a stairwell and was taken to the hospital in stable condition. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports from Penn Station.
The NYPD said the child was discovered at around 9:30 a.m. on the steps leading to the southbound 1, 2 and 3 trains.
Police say just before 2 a.m. on Saturday, the suspects attacked the victim as he waited for a 6 train on a platform in the Soundview section. Police say the victim is in critical condition. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Artemi Panarin had a goal and an assist as the New York Rangers beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-2 on Wednesday night.
The New York Knicks handed the Charlotte Hornets their seventh straight loss 129-101 on Wednesday night.
Alex Steeves scored twice and Jeremy Swayman made 44 saves as the Bruins downed the Islanders 3-1 on Wednesday.
Santiago's Beer Garden in East Harlem is beginning the arduous task of rebuilding after it was destroyed by a fire earlier this month.
Two 17-year-olds are trying to make it easier for New Yorkers to find affordable housing, a problem city leaders have long struggled to solve.
Santiago's Beer Garden in East Harlem is beginning the arduous task of rebuilding after it was destroyed by a fire earlier this month.
Two 17-year-olds are trying to make it easier for New Yorkers to find affordable housing, a problem city leaders have long struggled to solve.
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.
It was a very mild Wednesday as highs topped out around 60 degrees in most locations, but that's going to change.
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 appeared virtually in court Wednesday on charges of sexually assaulting a child.
It was a very mild Wednesday as highs topped out around 60 degrees in most locations, but that's going to change.
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.
It was a very mild Wednesday as highs topped out around 60 degrees in most locations, but that's going to change.
"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.
Artemi Panarin had a goal and an assist as the New York Rangers beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-2 on Wednesday night.
The New York Knicks handed the Charlotte Hornets their seventh straight loss 129-101 on Wednesday night.
Alex Steeves scored twice and Jeremy Swayman made 44 saves as the Bruins downed the Islanders 3-1 on Wednesday.
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.
Santiago's Beer Garden in East Harlem is beginning the arduous task of rebuilding after it was destroyed by a fire earlier this month.
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.
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.
One popular toy in particular may be on your kids' holiday wish lists: Labubus. Jeff Wagner finds out what exactly makes a toy go from popular to a must-have this holiday shopping season.
Doorbell cameras capture everything these days from car crashes to thieves making off with packages, but on one porch in Scotland, the lens picked up something a bit more festive and it's gone viral. Tina Kraus has the story.
Two National Guardsmen were shot and critically injured Wednesday afternoon while on patrol in Washington, D.C. Officials calling it a targeted attack. Erica Brown reports.
New research shows current lung cancer screening guidelines may need to expand, and a second study finds even those eligible for screening are not receiving the lifesaving surveillance. Jarred Hill reports.
The balloons are ready for Thursday's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and the NYPD says major security will be in place to keep the crowds safe. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
