Police Search For Attempted Staten Island Purse Snatcher
According to police, the man approached the woman from the side and tried grabbing her purse as she was walking on Edgar Terrace in Tompkinsville on Feb. 3.
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According to police, the man approached the woman from the side and tried grabbing her purse as she was walking on Edgar Terrace in Tompkinsville on Feb. 3.
A retired firefighter on Staten Island gave new meaning to the phrase 'good neighbor.'
The fire broke out at around 7 a.m. on Post Avenue in Port Richmond and quickly grew to three alarms
Johnny Woo, 45, faces assault and harassment charges, according to police.
An AMBER alert had been issued for Kim Woo after police said her father, 45-year-old Johnny Woo, took the little girl from a home on Ismay Street near Forest Hill Road around 8:30 a.m. Tuesday.
A Staten Island family is giving a big thanks today to the heroes who saved their loved ones from a fire. Those heroes just happen to include the family dog and an off-duty firefighter.
Police on Sunday were asking for help in finding four people who allegedly dined and dashed without paying a bill of $645 at a Staten Island restaurant early New Year's morning.
A Staten Island who recently got pulled over for a speeding ticket said he was hoping the officer who pulled him over would be diverted when he called in a bogus robbery.
The search is on for a burglar with a taste for tools. Investigators say he's struck several times on Staten Island, taking thousands of dollars worth of equipment.
Police say the man has been breaking the windows on work vehicles and stealing thousands of dollars in landscaping equipment and various tools inside.
A heroin dealing ring that allegedly sold drugs on Staten Island school grounds has been put out of business by police and prosecutors.
In predominantly Democratic New York City, some people wonder what Trump voters are thinking.
An extra-alarm fire broke out in a Staten Island apartment home Sunday evening and left four families displaced.
Police are looking for a man who has been breaking into cars in strip mall parking lots on Staten Island, and stealing purses.
Cristy Matteo says her pig, Wilbur, has served as her father's therapy pet for the past five years.
The double murder mystery turned the quiet Dongan Hills neighborhood into a crime scene covered with detectives.
Police say the shooter entered the business wearing a ski mask and shot both victims in the head. The men, aged 52 and 57-years old, were pronounced dead on scene.
On Staten Island, the Plevrites are counting their blessings after a Tulip tree came crashing down onto their home like a it was a dollhouse.
Officials say eight firefighters suffered minor injuries battling a 4-alarm fire in Staten Island.
New York City is the place to find some of the best eagles, bialys, and babka. We've narrowed down the best shops serving up everything from schmear and lox to whitefish and omelettes.
Some people on Staten Island say they want the city to put a stop to big recreational vehicles taking up spaces for days, weeks, even months.
It happened around 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Church of Saint Ann on Cromwell Avenue.
The pig is special pals with her dog Milo and is even registered as an emotional support animal for her father, who's undergoing cancer treatments when he's in the house.
The NYPD said a sticker with a swastika, the word "bomb," and today's date were found attacked to a bathroom wall.
Most streets saw plows early and often, but as CBS2's Hazel Sanchez reported, some streets like Croton Avenue in Staten Island didn't see a snow plow until late Sunday afternoon.
The first general election debate in the New Jersey gubernatorial race is happening Sunday, Sept. 21.
Aaron Judge hit his 49th home run, Giancarlo Stanton ripped a three-run shot and the New York Yankees got a dominant pitching performance from Carlos Rodón in a 6-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday night.
Investigators say a driver rear-ended another car, pushing that vehicle into two pedestrians who were crossing the street.
Coronel has 10 shut outs this season, tied with Charlotte's Kristijan Kahlina for second most in MLS.
New York has lost 10 of 14 overall.
Investigators say a driver rear-ended another car, pushing that vehicle into two pedestrians who were crossing the street.
Saturday's rally was led by artists and comedians who targeted President Trump and called on corporations and the community to stand up for free speech.
On Sept. 2, there was a chemical reaction and fire at the same warehouse.
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.
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 first general election debate in the New Jersey gubernatorial race is happening Sunday, Sept. 21.
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 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 first general election debate in the New Jersey gubernatorial race is happening Sunday, Sept. 21.
Saturday's rally was led by artists and comedians who targeted President Trump and called on corporations and the community to stand up for free speech.
President Trump announced that he would nominate senior White House aide Lindsey Halligan to serve as the top federal prosecutor for the Virginia office.
A memorial service for conservative activist Charlie Kirk is set to feature President Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Erika Kirk and others on Sunday at State Farm Stadium in Arizona.
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.
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.
Saturday's rally was led by artists and comedians who targeted President Trump and called on corporations and the community to stand up for free speech.
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.
Aaron Judge hit his 49th home run, Giancarlo Stanton ripped a three-run shot and the New York Yankees got a dominant pitching performance from Carlos Rodón in a 6-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday night.
Coronel has 10 shut outs this season, tied with Charlotte's Kristijan Kahlina for second most in MLS.
New York has lost 10 of 14 overall.
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.
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.
Apples and honey on Rosh Hashanah symbolize hope and sweetness to begin the new year.
Witnesses said they were attending a wedding at the Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua when they heard shots fired.
President Trump nominated White House aide Lindsey Halligan to be U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia.
NYPD said the man was hospitalized in critical condition after the stabbing in Upper Manhattan.
NYPD is ramping up security and street closures on Manhattan's East Side for the annual gathering of world leaders. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
