NYPD data shows decrease in transit assaults despite recent incidents
Three subway riders were slashed in the face at a Queens subway station Saturday. Meanwhile, police have made an arrest in a deadly subway stabbing in Washington Heights.
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Three subway riders were slashed in the face at a Queens subway station Saturday. Meanwhile, police have made an arrest in a deadly subway stabbing in Washington Heights.
First responders covered several hundred square miles Saturday in their search for two teenagers missing in the Atlantic Ocean. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports from Rockaway Beach in Queens.
The two teenagers vanished in the water off Jacob Riis Park in Queens. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
Agencies searched for hours Friday night after witnesses say two teenage boys disappeared in a wave off the south shore of Queens. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.
A beloved Queens DJ, known for his selfless generosity, is himself in need of support as he seeks a kidney donor.
A beloved Queens DJ, known for his selfless generosity, is himself in need of support. He has a life-threatening illness. Now, neighbors are rallying to help him continue to bring music and joy to his Indo-Caribbean community. CBS New York's Elle McLogan reports.
Voters in the 35th Assembly District in Queens will choose between Hiram Monserrate and Larinda Hooks in the Democratic primary.
A former state senator and convicted felon is again seeking a political comeback in the hotly contested Democratic primary for a Queens Assembly seat. CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has the story.
Christian Inga, accused of raping a 13-year-old girl in Kissena Park, was arraigned Wednesday in Queens Criminal Court.
The suspect accused of raping a 13-year-old girl at Kissena Park in Queens is expected to appear in court Wednesday to face the charges. CBS New York's Doug Williams reports.
Police are searching for two people accused of assaulting officers outside a migrant shelter in Long Island City, Queens.
Charges are pending against the man who police say tied up and raped a teenage girl last week at Kissena Park in Queens.
The community in Queens located the 25-year-old suspect early Tuesday morning and detained him until police arrived. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.
At least 10 children with special needs were injured in a school bus crash in Queens on Tuesday. Three adults also suffered serious injuries.
Nearly a dozen children were injured in a school bus crash in Queens on Tuesday, along with several adults.
NYPD officials said a suspect is in custody in the rape of a 13-year-old girl at Kissena Park, Queens. Watch their full press conference.
A person of interest has been taken into custody after police say a 13-year-old girl was tied up and raped last week at Kissena Park in Queens. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the latest on the investigation.
A person of interest has been taken into custody for questioning after police say a girl was sexually assaulted last week at Kissena Park in Queens. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
Police are searching for a man they say tied up and assaulted a 13-year-old boy and girl in Kissena Park in Queens.
Police say the man tied up a 13-year-old boy and girl and then sexually assaulted the girl. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the latest.
The department has offered a $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the case. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram has the latest from Kissema Park.
Investigators say a 13-year-old boy and a 13-year-old girl were tied up in a secluded area inside Kissena Park by a man with a knife. Police say he sexually assaulted the young girl. CBS New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
Dao Yin and Yi Andy Chen are looking to oust longtime Assemblyman Ron Kim in District 40 in Flushing.
The MTA is now using new technology to prevent drivers from taking up space in New York City bus lanes.
Three proud immigrants from Asia will compete to win the hearts and minds of populous District 40, which includes parts of flushing. CBS New York's Elle McLogan reports.
The history of Caribbean immigrants who helped shape Jamaica, Queens is on display at the King Manor Museum.
Loyola Jesuit Center in Morristown, N.J. says its newly added 24-hour silent retreat is booked six months in advance.
Hastings High School in Westchester County, New York was evacuated after a chemical spill in class Thursday.
NYC and the surrounding area could see rain showers or storms this afternoon into the evening commute.
Giorgio Armani, the renowned Italian fashion designer, has died at age 91, his company says in a statement.
The history of Caribbean immigrants who helped shape Jamaica, Queens is on display at the King Manor Museum.
Hastings High School in Westchester County, New York was evacuated after a chemical spill in class Thursday.
NYC and the surrounding area could see rain showers or storms this afternoon into the evening commute.
NYC public schools open today for the first day of the 2025-2026 academic calendar.
The Koch family has agreed to purchase a 10% stake of the New York Giants, a person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press.
NYC and the surrounding area could see rain showers or storms this afternoon into the evening commute.
It's back to a summery feel on Thursday.
As rain chances go up, so too will humidity levels, making it feel more like summer again.
Labor Day is here, and the beautiful stretch of weather continues to close out the holiday weekend around NYC.
NYC and the surrounding area could see a chance of rain today, but the forecast is looking bright for the holiday weekend ahead.
Loyola Jesuit Center in Morristown, N.J. says its newly added 24-hour silent retreat is booked six months in advance.
NYC and the surrounding area could see rain showers or storms this afternoon into the evening commute.
Route 3 East in Clifton, New Jersey will be partially closed for days as crews work to clean up a grease spill, city officials say.
Police said they received 911 calls reporting the 68-year-old woman was disturbing other residents in her building.
It's back to a summery feel on Thursday.
Suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann was linked to his alleged victims using DNA testing known as whole genome sequencing, prosecutors say.
Police on Long Island say officers shot and killed 33-year-old James Rosano after he pointed a BB gun at them overnight in Carle Place.
Long Island business owners who went out of their way to pay bills the safe way, or so they thought, received a warning on Tuesday. Their mail got stolen anyway.
New York Rep. Tom Suozzi says the Democratic Party has plenty of obstacles to overcome to defeat Republicans in the 2026 midterm elections.
The two women from New York were on a pontoon boat with five other people at Flagstaff Lake in Eustis, Maine.
The Texas state Senate gave final legislative approval to a bill that would make it easier to sue physicians and distributors who mail abortion pills into the state.
Students will lose access to their personal electronic devices from bell to bell. That includes phones, smartwatches and tablets.
The Epstein jail video officials initially released was missing one minute, but footage released Tuesday contains that minute.
The Trump administration is seeking to end temporary protections and work permits for nearly 270,000 Venezuelan migrants.
Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday the federal government has "no immediate plans" to send National Guard forces to Chicago, an idea floated by President Trump.
New York City's investigation into a deadly Legionnaires' disease cluster in Central Harlem is over, the city Health Department says.
New Jersey government agencies are urging precautions against the mosquito-borne illness after multiple positive cases in humans.
No new cases have been reported in the impacted ZIP codes — 10027, 10030, 10035, 10037 and 10039 — since Aug. 13.
New York City health officials are investigating cases of Legionnaires' disease at an apartment building in the Bronx.
Parents can prepare for end-of-the-summer challenges, like anxiety over the first day of school, earlier bedtimes and cellphone bans.
A jury has ruled in favor of Cardi B in a lawsuit where a security guard accused her of assault during the rapper's first pregnancy.
Canadian First Nations actor Graham Greene died at 73 after a lengthy illness, his representative told CBS News.
The 58-year-old chef said in a social media post that he had a Basal cell carcinoma removed from his skin.
"Concert Joe" fills his Bay Ridge apartment with memorabilia from five decades of live music obsession.
The English rock band Oasis landed in the NYC area for two concerts this Labor Day weekend in New Jersey.
The Koch family has agreed to purchase a 10% stake of the New York Giants, a person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press.
The Houston Astros rallied for an 8-7 win over the New York Yankees on Wednesday night.
Kerry Carpenter hit a three-run homer and scored twice to help the Detroit Tigers beat the New York Mets 6-2.
The news of Alijah Vera-Tucker's potentially serious injury came Wednesday, just four days before the season opener against Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers.
It was the eighth grand slam this season for the Yankees and first since Grisham connected Friday against the White Sox.
The history of Caribbean immigrants who helped shape Jamaica, Queens is on display at the King Manor Museum.
Nearly two dozen families at the Farragut Houses in Downtown Brooklyn say they've been forced to trek to the post office twice a week after a faulty lock left their building's mailbox panel unusable.
"Concert Joe" fills his Bay Ridge apartment with memorabilia from five decades of live music obsession.
As developers tout jobs and investment, opponents warn of displacement, addiction and strained infrastructure.
Brighton Beach has one of New York City's largest elderly populations, supported by local organizations and volunteers.
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.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The school is located on Mount Hope Boulevard in the town of Hastings-On-Hudson. Students went back to class there earlier this week. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
CBS News New York's Doug Williams spoke to students and parents about the new rule, while Natalie Duddridge was on hand for the first day in classrooms in Jersey City.
CBS News New York and the Humane Society of New York are teaming up to help our four-legged friends find a forever home.
CBS News New York's John Elliott has the latest weather forecast.
This weekend, thousands will gather in Central Park for the annual Buddy Walk
