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Family of man who died while in custody demands Rikers Island be closed
Advocates say Erick Tavira was the 17th person to die at the troubled jail this year.
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Advocates say Erick Tavira was the 17th person to die at the troubled jail this year.
The shooting at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School prompted hundreds of students to leave the building, many of them running.
The incident happened at 9 p.m. in front of a Wendy's at Broadway and 165th Street.
From expensive luxury cars to beat-up work vans, dozens of vehicles with fake, expired or no plates at all are off the streets of Yonkers.
More officers are converging at nearly two dozen subway stations as crime in the transit system is on the rise.
They argued that Tracy McCarter was a domestic violence survivor at the time she allegedly killed James Murray.
Johnny Can said his military training came in handy when he spotted a suspicious person in his parking lot.
The woman was not the intended target. She was taken to the hospital in stable condition.
Police said a driver hit two people on a moped and never stopped early Monday morning in Inwood.
Investigators believe she was stabbed by another girl she knew.
In the gallery, some relatives of the victims were weeping as prosecutors described the crimes.
Trump's longtime Chief Financial Officer Allen Weisselberg is expected to be the star witness.
Investigators say 56-year-old Glen Brancato was charged with concealment of a human corpse, tampering and more.
Investigators say the 62-year-old victim was punched in what appears to be part of the "knockout game."
Police say some kind of dispute broke out on the train on Sunday afternoon at the 191st Street station.
The NYPD is looking for a suspect in the Sunday morning stabbing of a migrant living at a shelter on Randall's Island.
The rhythm of merengue was the theme of the 42nd National Dominican Day Parade on Sunday in Manhattan.
Today will shape up to be another decent weekend day as early clouds give way to brighter skies in the afternoon.
The sounds of merengue are filling the air in Midtown Manhattan for the 42nd National Dominican Day Parade on Sunday.
The Perseid meteor shower peaks tonight. Find out what time and where to get the best view in the New York City area.
Today will shape up to be another decent weekend day as early clouds give way to brighter skies in the afternoon.
After an active weather week that included the remnants of Hurricane Debby, we're looking at a beautiful weekend around the Tri-State Area.
The Jets open the preseason on Saturday against the Washington Commanders at MetLife Stadium.
Connecticut will join IRS Direct File for federal tax returns in the 2025 filing season, Gov. Ned Lamont and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced Friday. The idea behind IRS Direct File is to provide taxpayers with a free alternative to for-profit tax preparation services.
A tornado watch has been canceled for the northwestern part of New Jersey as the remnants of Debby move out of the region.
Repairs are underway to dozens of apartments impacted by Friday's ceiling collapse in Edison, New Jersey.
Today will shape up to be another decent weekend day as early clouds give way to brighter skies in the afternoon.
The South Shore Little League team, from Staten Island, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating the Morristown Little League, from New Jersey, in Friday's Metro Region championship game.
After an active weather week that included the remnants of Hurricane Debby, we're looking at a beautiful weekend around the Tri-State Area.
The Jets open the preseason on Saturday against the Washington Commanders at MetLife Stadium.
Today will shape up to be another decent weekend day as early clouds give way to brighter skies in the afternoon.
The Perseid meteor shower peaks tonight. Find out what time and where to get the best view in the New York City area.
After an active weather week that included the remnants of Hurricane Debby, we're looking at a beautiful weekend around the Tri-State Area.
The Jets open the preseason on Saturday against the Washington Commanders at MetLife Stadium.
After a wet week, strong winds from the remnants of Debby caused damage across New York City and the surrounding area Friday.
The NYPD is looking for a suspect in the Sunday morning stabbing of a migrant living at a shelter on Randall's Island.
The rhythm of merengue was the theme of the 42nd National Dominican Day Parade on Sunday in Manhattan.
As the remnants of Hurricane Debby reach New York City, there are safety concerns for migrants who were thrown out of the Randall's Island shelter and pitched tents outside.
One of the videos released from the Trump rally shows the moment when a Butler Township Police officer is hoisted onto the roof where the gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, had taken position.
New York's congestion pricing pause may be saving drivers money, but it means commuters with disabilities have to wait longer for improvements to the paratransit system.
Drugmaker Lykos Therapeutics had asked the FDA to approve its MDMA capsules as part of a therapy regimen for treating PTSD. It says another study will take "several years."
Stone-like materials called slag tested positive for elevated levels of arsenic along the beach in Keyport, New Jersey, state officials said.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
The USDA has expanded the recall of some Boar's Head deli meats over concerns of a link to a deadly listeria outbreak.
Portion control is key, say researchers in examining levels of lead, cadmium and arsenic in cocoa-laden products.
In 1959 Carol Burnett burst onto the New York stage in the musical comedy "Once Upon a Mattress." In the new Broadway revival, two-time Tony-winner Sutton Foster recreates the role of Winnifred, a princess in search of a suitable mate.
A small, independent movie theater in Brooklyn is giving away free movie tickets to "Deadpool & Wolverine" this weekend. It's part of an effort to support family-owned theaters around the country.
A street in New York City's Greenwich Village is now named after Jimi Hendrix.
Authorities say two suspected extremists believed to be tied to ISIS appeared to be planning an attack on an event in the Vienna area.
Mariah Carey will end her 2024 Christmas Time tour with three stops in the Tri-State Area this December.
Cal Raleigh hit two home runs and the Mariners completed a sweep of the Mets with a 12-1 win on Sunday.
Juan Soto hit two home runs and Clay Holmes survived a wild ninth inning as the Yankees beat the Rangers 8-7 on Sunday.
Only two of those victories had been by single digits before the game against France.
Logan Gilbert threw seven scoreless innings against the Mets, who fell victim to the Mariners' league-best 13th shutout of the season.
In the opener, Carlos Rodón scattered three hits over 5 2/3 innings and Austin Wells drove in four runs in the Yankees' 8-0 win.
A small, independent movie theater in Brooklyn is giving away free movie tickets to "Deadpool & Wolverine" this weekend. It's part of an effort to support family-owned theaters around the country.
New research by NYU shows how subway air pollution is disproportionately impacting millions of New York City's lower-income commuters.
Residents of one Brooklyn NYCHA building say they've been dealing with plumbing problems for more than a year.
Tenants in a Queens high-rise say faulty elevators have been an inconvenience for years, and now they say it has become dangerous.
Five federally-funded initiatives aim to combat crime against bodegas in Upper Manhattan and the Bronx.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your mostly dry seven-day forecast.
The rhythm of merengue was the theme of Sunday's parade. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
Police say the victim got into a dispute with 22-year-old Vincent Sumpter, and was slashed in the stomach. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Contractors spent Sunday making repairs to dozens of apartments and one by one buildings started to reopen. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
Police said a man was stabbed in the stomach at around 10:30 a.m. on Sunday. He was taken to the hospital in stable condition. So far, no arrests have been made. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.