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Police bodycam captured what happened Sunday at the A train stop at 181st Street.
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Police bodycam captured what happened Sunday at the A train stop at 181st Street.
The mayor says the subway is averaging six felonies a day, and he wants officers working 12-hour shifts to increase visibility in the system. CBS New York's Law Enforcement Contributor and former NYPD Deputy Commissioner Richard Esposito weighs in.
Mayor Eric Adams says police officers will be working 12-hour shifts, as the MTA installs new lighting at some subway stations. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
The agency estimates the switch will save $6 million. The goal for completion in all stations is in 2026.
The MTA says a plan to replace 150,000 lights across the subway system will be an improvement for commuters.
A recent spate of subway crime has straphangers reeling, and there's good reason for it.
Crime in the subway is up 22% since the start of the year, according to the NYPD. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Police are searching for the person who attacked a man with a pipe at a Queens subway station.
The 16-year-old suspect arrested in the deadly Bronx subway shooting is due in court today. CBS New York's Christina Fan has a look at the charges he faces.
A 14-year-old who was shot in the incident has also been questioned as a possible shooter.
The attack was caught on camera, and stunned onlookers inside the Herald Square station.
Musician Iain Forrest was left with a serious head injury. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports.
Police say the suspect, who was wearing a black coat and ski mask, took off running.
The shooting happened Monday afternoon on the platform of the Mount Eden subway station on Jerome Avenue.
The victim was rushed to Elmhurst Hospital and is said to be in stable condition.
Police released a photo of the woman they say was behind the attack near Herald Square.
Police say the violence started from a gang-related dispute, but the victims were mostly innocent bystanders.
Joining us to discuss the investigation is CBS law enforcement contributor and former deputy commissioner with the NYPD, Richard Esposito.
Community groups say their work is more important than ever after the shooting left one dead and several injured. CBS New York's Bronx Community Reporter Shosh Bedrosian has the story.
The MTA said it geared up by putting chains on bus tires and placing extra crews on subway and commuter lines to respond to issues quickly.
One person has died after police say four males and two females were shot on the Mount Eden subway platform.
New York City is expecting significant snowfall Tuesday. MTA officials held a news conference Monday afternoon to discuss their preparations.
The victim is hospitalized with broken bones, as police search for his attacker. CBS New York's Doug Williams has the details.
It happened at Nostrand Avenue and Sterling Street in Crown Heights just before 7 a.m.
The R211T trains allow riders to walk freely between cars, a far cry from older cars separated by sliding doors.
A slow but hopeful recovery effort is continuing with the planting native vegetation and restoration of damaged woodlands.
Suffolk County police say 90-100 teens were at the party when a fight broke out.
Many are wondering if the status quo will remain or if major shake-ups are coming.
Members of the community are feeling both a sense of pride, and some hesitancy.
Some of those New Yorkers say his words struck a chord with communities that often feel overlooked.
A slow but hopeful recovery effort is continuing with the planting native vegetation and restoration of damaged woodlands.
Many are wondering if the status quo will remain or if major shake-ups are coming.
Members of the community are feeling both a sense of pride, and some hesitancy.
Some of those New Yorkers say his words struck a chord with communities that often feel overlooked.
Maria Coto was attempting a home visit at a Peekskill apartment building and mistakenly knocked on Haseem Jenkins' door.
It comes after last week's deadly storm brought damaging winds that knocked down trees around the city and the Tri-State Area.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day as we deal with the messy conditions, especially during the evening commute.
The system is expected to arrive sometime between Wednesday night and Thursday morning, with heavy rain, strong winds and coastal flooding.
The weekend is shaping up to be pretty decent, albeit on the cool side.
In the last few years, New York City has not had much snow, due to mild and dry winters.
Mikie Sherrill shared plans for her term as New Jersey governor, including a freeze on utility costs.
It comes after last week's deadly storm brought damaging winds that knocked down trees around the city and the Tri-State Area.
McGreevey will take on James Solomon in a Dec. 2 runoff election in the race for mayor of Jersey City, the state's second-largest city.
Democrat Mikie Sherrill is set to be the next governor of New Jersey after she defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli, CBS News projects.
Polling locations in New York City and New Jersey received threats early Tuesday morning.
Suffolk County police say 90-100 teens were at the party when a fight broke out.
The man with severe cognitive disabilities disappeared on Halloween and was found among the NYC Marathon crowd.
Omer Neutra, a Plainview, N.Y. native, was a captain with the IDF when he was kidnapped and killed by Hamas in the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks.
There's a crackdown in Suffolk County on Long Island on unlicensed limo drivers who aren't properly insured or registered with the state, and don't have safety equipment.
The National Weather Service reported 1.85 inches in Central Park, breaking the previous daily rainfall record of 1.64 inches set in 1917.
Many are wondering if the status quo will remain or if major shake-ups are coming.
Members of the community are feeling both a sense of pride, and some hesitancy.
Some of those New Yorkers say his words struck a chord with communities that often feel overlooked.
Mikie Sherrill shared plans for her term as New Jersey governor, including a freeze on utility costs.
Mamdani said he will form his administration, including deputy mayors and commissioners, in the near future.
New York City students interested in medicine are gaining experience before they even graduate, thanks to the program at Maimonides Health in Brooklyn.
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health challenges in the U.S., according to the National Alliance on Mental Health.
The next time you're buying something sweet at a New York City restaurant, you may notice a new warning comes with it.
The newly expanded facility will serve more than 30,000 children annually and is the borough's only pediatric trauma center.
The Womb Bus offers an opportunity for new and expecting moms to form a special bond.
"Wicked" star Jonathan Bailey has been named People magazine's 2025 Sexiest Man Alive.
Diane Ladd, the actor known for her Oscar-nominated roles in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," "Wild at Heart," and "Rambling Rose" has died.
Prince Andrew is being stripped of his titles and must surrender his lease to Royal Lodge, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace.
Five people have been federally charged in connection with the 2023 overdose death of actor Robert De Niro's grandson and two others, authorities said Thursday.
Tuesday's gathering was designed to celebrate the men and women from across the country who have risked their own lives to save others.
Marat Khusnutdinov tied it late in regulation and then scored the only goal in the shootout in Boston's 4-3 victory on Tuesday.
The Blueshirts were blanked 3-0 on Tuesday and have scored just six goals in six games on home ice this season.
The New York Jets pulled off a stunning trade with the Indianapolis Colts.
Williams was an All-Pro in the 2022 season, recording 12 sacks.
Towns also grabbed 13 rebounds as the Knicks stayed perfect at home with a 119-102 victory on Monday.
A slow but hopeful recovery effort is continuing with the planting native vegetation and restoration of damaged woodlands.
New York City students interested in medicine are gaining experience before they even graduate, thanks to the program at Maimonides Health in Brooklyn.
After a failed $13 million attempt to launch ferry service from Kaiser Park, the city is testing new waters off Steeplechase Pier.
Before the days of Google Maps, the Queens-native found street views in library books.
Officials say the site for a new elementary school in Brooklyn is safe, but some are skeptical because of lingering contamination from a decades-old Superfund site.
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.
Nearly a year after a brush fire damaged parts of Prospect Park, workers and volunteers have been restoring the charred hillside. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger shows us how their dedication planted the seeds for recovery and renewal.
The dust has settled at the Jets training facility after the whirlwind of trade deals. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston has reaction.
New Jersey voters elected a new governor Tuesday. Despite what polls indicated, Democrat Mikie Sherrill won big and made significant gains across the state. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
The grieving parents of a Long Island teen are sharing what they believe may have led up to the tragic death of their son. As CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports, the 15-year-old was stabbed at a house party Monday night.
Two law enforcement sources tell CBS News two New Jersey residents have been arrested in a suspected terror plot in Michigan.
