NYPD: Suspect tried to remove man's turban, punched him on bus
The man allegedly approached the 19-year-old passenger and said, "We don't wear that in this country and take that mask off."
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The man allegedly approached the 19-year-old passenger and said, "We don't wear that in this country and take that mask off."
NYPD is trying to find two people accused of pushing a man onto the subway tracks at 72nd Street and Broadway.
According to police, the man assaulted four people at three subway stations in just 12 minutes.
Police are searching for a man suspected in a pattern of subway assaults in Queens. He's accused of hitting people on platforms with pieces of wood from a moving train. CBS New York's Doug Williams reports.
MTA officials made an announcement about the station Re-New-Vation project in Queens.
Police are still searching for the assailant.
It happened on a northbound A train at the 72nd Street station on the Upper West Side.
Prosecutors said James tossed a smoke canister onto a crowded train before opening fire on April 12, 2022 in Sunset Park.
It happened shortly before 2 a.m. Tuesday, as a northbound A train was passing through 72nd Street and Central Park West.
Trains are now running with normal weekend service, Hochul said as she thanked crews for their hard work to restore the lines.
Subways and commuter rail lines around the New York City area are back to normal after several lines were suspended because of record-setting rain and flooding.
The governor and mayor urged New Yorkers to stay home and avoid travel if possible.
Ophelia's remnants are soaking New York City and the surrounding area with heavy rain for the Friday morning commute. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has a live update from Upper Manhattan.
MTA crews inspected all flood-prone stations, checking storm drains and putting the necessary equipment in place to keep trains moving. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has more.
The NYPD already uses drones and robot dogs, but now it's turning to robots to potentially patrol subway stations.
The NYPD already uses drones and robot dogs, but now New York City is turning to robots to potentially patrol subway stations. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.
The MTA is looking for cost-effective ways to cool subway stations in response to increasing heat due to climate change.
State Sen. Joe Addabbo presented Mohabir with a citation for his quick actions.
Pooran Mohabir said he heard shouting on the platform at the 68th Street-Hunter College station before he saw the 74-year-old man on the tracks.
According to police sources, a man slashed him on a 6 train in the heart of the transit system during the morning rush.
Police say a man was stabbed on the subway during the morning commute at Grand Central Terminal.
The MTA says someone smashed nearly 80 windows on dozens of trains, forcing them to take the W line out of service. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge has the latest.
Officials say 78 windows were shattered on more than three dozen trains along the N, W, Q, B, D and F lines.
Officials say 78 windows were shattered on more than three dozen trains along the N, W, Q, B, D and F lines. CBS New York's Doug Williams has the details.
Officials say 78 windows were shattered on more than three dozen trains along the N, W, Q, B, D and F lines. CBS New York's Doug Williams has the details.
"Next week, as global leaders, civil society representatives, press and advocates come together to discuss these issues we have an obligation to ensure that they're able to do it in a safe manner, and we will accomplish this task," NYC Mayor Eric Adams said.
A man who police say was the mastermind behind a Manhattan apartment rental scheme has turned himself in to authorities.
The fire on Van Brunt Street destroyed the more than 150-year-old warehouse that was home to a local artist co-op and small businesses.
A federal immigration judge has ordered Mahmoud Khalil — a former Columbia University graduate student linked to pro-Palestinian protests — to be deported.
Trent Grisham homered twice and Cody Bellinger also went deep as the New York Yankees beat the Minnesota Twins 10-5.
"Next week, as global leaders, civil society representatives, press and advocates come together to discuss these issues we have an obligation to ensure that they're able to do it in a safe manner, and we will accomplish this task," NYC Mayor Eric Adams said.
A man who police say was the mastermind behind a Manhattan apartment rental scheme has turned himself in to authorities.
The fire on Van Brunt Street destroyed the more than 150-year-old warehouse that was home to a local artist co-op and small businesses.
The holding facility came under fire earlier this summer over accusations people were being held there in unsanitary conditions.
Elie Wiesel is just the 18th honoree in the United States Postal Service's "Distinguished Americans" series.
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.
Doctors say more young women are being diagnosed with breast cancer.
The bear was euthanized after it bit a woman. Witnesses said it had been acting strange before the attack.
Before a bill signing last week, New Jersey residents who were interested would have to seek the process out of state.
With Justin Fields still feeling the effects of a concussion, winless New York will turn to its veteran backup on Sunday.
Just about everyone who lives on Hopper Street tells a similar story. The smell has been around for a while and nobody seems to know why.
Grab the umbrella before you leave the house today, because rounds of rain are possible off and on throughout the day.
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.
A new bug in New York that is small in size is causing serious damage to certain trees.
The boy's emergency cellphone helped locate him.
A federal immigration judge has ordered Mahmoud Khalil — a former Columbia University graduate student linked to pro-Palestinian protests — to be deported.
President Trump late Wednesday called for investigations into alleged funders of antifa.
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.
The Federal Reserve is cutting its benchmark interest rate as the U.S. economy faces headwinds, including a faltering labor market.
FBI Director Kash Patel appeared before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday for a second day of questioning by lawmakers.
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.
Doctors say more young women are being diagnosed with breast cancer.
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."
One of Hollywood's leading actors, Robert Redford starred in such movies as "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "The Way We Were."
Netflix's "Adolescence" won big at the 77th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, earning six awards, including best limited series.
Trent Grisham homered twice and Cody Bellinger also went deep as the New York Yankees beat the Minnesota Twins 10-5.
New York remained 1 1/2 games ahead of Arizona for the final NL playoff spot.
New York City is tied with Nashville for fourth place in the Eastern Conference standings with 50 points.
The decisive Game 3 will be Friday night in Phoenix.
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.
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.
Michelle Thomas, trial attorney joins CBS New York to discuss the potential ban.
Camille Rankine, co-chair of the Brooklyn Book Festival Literary Council joins CBS New York to discuss the book festival.
Adam Lake, Head of Communications at Climate Group joins CBS New York to discuss the week.
A massive fire ripped through a warehouse overnight in Red Hook, Brooklyn, and residents say the building was filled with artwork for an upcoming show. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports from the scene.
Controversial proposals for casinos in Times Square and Hudson Yards were voted down Wednesday, but six others are still in the running. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler has the latest.
