Death Of Islamic Shelter Worker Ola Salem On Staten Island Ruled A Homicide
Police say 25-year-old Ola Salem died from asphyxiation and her death is being ruled a homicide.
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Police say 25-year-old Ola Salem died from asphyxiation and her death is being ruled a homicide.
Police said 49-year-old Rogelio Mendez-Rodriguez stabbed a woman several times before setting a house on fire in the St. George neighborhood.
Investigators say a man inside the home stabbed a woman three times. That victim fled the house took herself to an area hospital for treatment.
Flames broke out around 9 a.m. at a house on Livermore Avenue in Westerleigh.
Police were back in a densely wooded area of Tottenville – the focus of their search for a second time in two weeks.
The deer became trapped under the pool's cover at a home in Todt Hill early Monday morning.
The search for Stephanie Parze intensified Monday on Staten Island.
A group of men is suspected in six incidents since August 2 in the St. George neighborhood.
In one of nine incidents, surveillance video shows as hooded suspects manage to yank an ATM out of a bagel shop in Brooklyn.
Investigators say within the last two months, the suspects have gotten away with five ATMs and thousands of dollars.
After years and years of medical testing, it turns out that antibiotics the patient received to treat a thumb injury in 2011 reportedly began to change to body chemistry.
Authorities said early Friday morning charges are pending against a suspect they say is responsible for killing the 38-year-old woman shortly before 1 a.m. at a house on South Avenue near Arlington Place
Police were called shortly before 1 a.m. to a residence on South Avenue near Arlington Place in the Mariner's Harbor neighborhood.
An invasive grass is growing out of control on Staten Island. One local politician is blaming the large deer population for allowing Japanese stiltgrass to take hold.
The ugly confrontation came in three waves: First, high speed swerving, then middle of the expressway wrestling, and finally bashing the truck with a baseball bat.
The flock was supposed to be moved to And-Hof animal sanctuary in the Catskills using funding secured by City Council.
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation hosted a fundraising walk on Staten Island to help the millions of people who suffer.
Morgie, 12-year-old chestnut mare, has made herself home on a block of Pommer Avenue.
While no one was hurt, the incident is upsetting local residents.
Wagner College professor Richard Brower has been suspended after he allegedly threatened to shoot students.
A van slammed into a Staten Island store and burst into flames on Sunday night while a mother and her three children were in the apartments above. But police said this was no accident.
Police say a 16-year-old girl was hit by a car near the corner of New Dorp Lane and Titus Avenue around 7 p.m.
Officer Vanesa Medina, 30, was shot in the wrist Tuesday as she tried to arrest a man suspected of domestic assault on Staten Island.
The 30-year-old officer was wounded while trying to arrest a domestic assault suspect yesterday in Stapleton.
NYPD Commissioner James O'Neill said a woman called 911 around 8:15 a.m. to report a domestic assault.
Alonso Martínez scored two penalty-kick goals and goalkeeper Matt Freese made a penalty-kick save as New York City beat Charlotte at Yankee Stadium.
Luigi Mangione's lawyers are urging a judge to bar federal prosecutors from seeking the death penalty in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Crews were already on the scene because smoke was emitting from the building for hours, Yonkers officials said.
Trevor Rogers threw six one-hit innings, and Baltimore dealt New York a setback in its attempt to catch the Blue Jays atop the AL East.
The Department of Homeland Security is escalating its clash with so-called sanctuary states, warning multiple states they could face legal action, CBS News has learned.
Crews were already on the scene because smoke was emitting from the building for hours, Yonkers officials said.
The independent mayoral candidate had been criticized by Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani for not campaigning at mosques.
The grandmother on a fixed income said she dropped three checks into a mailbox outside the North Babylon Post Office, but none made it to the payees.
Security was stepped up at Benjamin Cardozo High School the day after a student was found with a loaded gun and arrested after allegedly threatening a shooting.
With fall set to officially arrive on Monday, many are wondering when and where they can enjoy the beautiful change in leaves that occurs annually.
With fall set to officially arrive on Monday, many are wondering when and where they can enjoy the beautiful change in leaves that occurs annually.
The first opportunity to get your hands on FIFA 2026 World Cup tickets started at 11 a.m. on Wednesday and will run until 11 a.m. on Sept. 19.
The threat stems from climate change, loss of habitat, and overharvesting.
A coastal flood advisory is in effect today for parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, as rain and cool temperatures take over.
The first opportunity to secure tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in East Rutherford, New Jersey, is underway.
The New Jersey native spoke at a Manhattan gala supporting the Israel Defense Forces after spending more than a year in Hamas custody.
The mysterious crack on Smith Street, a major thoroughfare near the border of Woodbridge Township and Perth Amboy, formed on Sept. 8 and it has been shut down since.
With fall set to officially arrive on Monday, many are wondering when and where they can enjoy the beautiful change in leaves that occurs annually.
His doctors put him on a combination of targeted therapy and immunotherapy.
The bear was euthanized after it bit a woman. Witnesses said it had been acting strange before the attack.
The grandmother on a fixed income said she dropped three checks into a mailbox outside the North Babylon Post Office, but none made it to the payees.
With fall set to officially arrive on Monday, many are wondering when and where they can enjoy the beautiful change in leaves that occurs annually.
More than 250,000 spectators will be in Farmingdale next week. Volunteers will be tasked with everything from giving directions to keeping Bethpage State Park shining.
The state comptroller's office says a new law is helping New Yorkers get faster returns.
The KPMG Women's PGA will be played on the Black Course at Bethpage Black in 2028, while the PGA Championship will go to Bethpage Black for the second time in 2033.
The Department of Homeland Security is escalating its clash with so-called sanctuary states, warning multiple states they could face legal action, CBS News has learned.
Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas sharply criticized FCC Chair Brendan Carr for his comments on Jimmy Kimmel, calling them "dangerous as hell" and likening his move to a mafia shakedown.
The independent mayoral candidate had been criticized by Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani for not campaigning at mosques.
In April, a Trump ally referred New York Attorney General Letitia James for federal criminal prosecution for alleged mortgage fraud.
A federal judge in Florida has thrown out President Trump's defamation lawsuit against The New York Times, citing its excessive length, but gave his attorneys a chance to refile.
His doctors put him on a combination of targeted therapy and immunotherapy.
The agency said it is working to identify and notify people who may have been exposed.
State health officials say the executive directive eliminates barriers to access for New Jersey residents.
The new lungs can triple the length of survival and can even last decades. If not, a second transplant is an option.
This year marks 35 years of Koman's annual event raising money for breast cancer research, advocacy and support.
British artist Morrissey has canceled two New England concerts, including Saturday's in Boston, after he received a death threat.
Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon opened their late-night shows using a mix of humor, song and expressions of solidarity with suspended ABC host Jimmy Kimmel.
ABC's announcement came as media giants Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely on all their stations over his remarks.
Cardi B confirmed on "CBS Mornings" that she is pregnant and having a baby with boyfriend, NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs.
Pictures show Robert Redford in classic films including "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "Three Days of the Condor."
Alonso Martínez scored two penalty-kick goals and goalkeeper Matt Freese made a penalty-kick save as New York City beat Charlotte at Yankee Stadium.
Trevor Rogers threw six one-hit innings, and Baltimore dealt New York a setback in its attempt to catch the Blue Jays atop the AL East.
Mercury play at top-seeded Minnesota on Sunday to start the best-of-five semifinal round.
Juan Soto hit a three-run homer that vaulted the Mets to a pivotal 12-6 win over the Nationals on Friday night.
Max Fried struck out 13 over seven innings while earning his major league-leading 18th victory, and the surging New York Yankees blanked the Baltimore Orioles 7-0 Thursday night.
Christopher Burke estimates he's covered almost the entire western half of the borough, and is more than halfway through.
Neighbors in Queens are baffled by the sudden disappearance of their quirky local landmark.
New York City expects the World's Fair monument to reopen for limited tours by the end of 2026.
Decades later, many members of the Gerritsen Beach Volunteer Fire Department continue to face health consequences from their service.
The 17th Avenue pedestrian bridge reconstruction is now at least two years behind schedule.
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.
Digital Producer Maggie Cole takes us behind the curtain to see how the cast of "Exorcistic The Rock Musical" brings this spooky show to life.
Fans of the Dunder Mifflin crew can see props and other items from the show at the Paley Center for Media.
Craig Allen has the Tri-State Area's updated Saturday morning First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
"NFL Today" turns 50 years old on Sunday. "CBS Saturday Morning" takes a look back at the first-of-its-kind pregame show that started it all.
Mangione's defense attorneys claim statements by the attorney general, mayor and police commissioner violated his right to due process.
