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Crime in Paterson hits 5-year low
In the heat of summer, many cities see a spike in criminal activity, but in Paterson, that script was flipped.
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In the heat of summer, many cities see a spike in criminal activity, but in Paterson, that script was flipped.
The unprovoked attack happened Thursday afternoon on Lafayette Street.
Police continue to investigate a pair of shootings in the Bronx that killed and injured innocent bystanders.
Police said Aguirre was struck by what appears to be a Mercedes Benz GLA SUV, and the impact threw him into the path of a Range Rover.
Police are searching for the gunman who opened fire on a busy street in the Bronx and shot two innocent bystanders.
Prosecutors claim their nine-month investigation uncovered cocaine, crack and fentanyl, as well as firearms.
It happened along Jerome Avenue and East 174th Street in Morris Heights around 7:40 p.m. Thursday.
Police say 49-year-old Derrick Mills randomly shoved a 74-year-old man, leaving him with several broken bones.
The suspect allegedly entered the fashion show dressing room Friday and screamed: "I want to marry Emma Watson."
Two people were hurt when the suspect's car smashed into theirs south of the border between Yonkers and the Bronx.
Investigators say they are unsure if a child is inside the stroller at the time of the alleged attacks.
The Jersey Shore town is laying down the law to prevent drownings.
A double shooting in Brooklyn on Saturday stemmed from an argument over a parking spot, according to police.
According to police sources, a man slashed him on a 6 train in the heart of the transit system during the morning rush.
Officers confiscated hundreds of knockoff luxury items being sold illegally along Canal Street.
Justin Timberlake's DWI case is back in court Friday on Long Island. He is expected to appear virtually, as his world tour heads to Belgium.
A new mural commemorating the bravery and resilience of the Polish people during World War II has been unveiled in Greenpoint, one of the largest Polish communities in the United States.
Thursday night was the deadline for the owners of about 4,000 New York City parking garages to submit a report on their garage's safety.
A migrant shelter is nearly up and running in the Bronx, but people who live nearby say they don't have enough information on exactly who will be living there.
Subway riders say they deal with no air conditioning on 1 trains all the time, especially recently on hot summer days.
New York and New Jersey are in for a stretch of hazy, hot and humid weather, along with the threat of thunderstorms this weekend.
The NYC area is back under a heat advisory today, and it's expected to last for days. Plus, we're tracking pop-up showers.
You'll need to keep the umbrella handy the next several days, but just as we turn the page to August, we're turning up the heat.
New York and New Jersey will see rain showers early Monday, then again for the evening commute.
For Sunday, mostly sunny skies early will give way to increasing cloudiness by the afternoon and evening hours.
Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter and Princeton, N.J. native, was released from a Russian prison on Thursday.
Three New Jersey residents tested positive for West Nile Virus, health officials said Thursday. It's the first cases of West Nile Virus in New Jersey so far this year.
New York and New Jersey are in for a stretch of hazy, hot and humid weather, along with the threat of thunderstorms this weekend.
New Jersey's ban on the AR-15 rifle is unconstitutional, but the state's cap on magazines over 10 rounds passes constitutional muster, a federal judge said Tuesday.
A woman has filed a lawsuit against a New Jersey funeral home after she says she recently discovered the remains of her father, who died over 30 years ago, were never buried.
Justin Timberlake's DWI case is back in court Friday on Long Island. He is expected to appear virtually, as his world tour heads to Belgium.
Steven Schwally, the alleged drunk driver who plowed his vehicle into a Long Island nail salon, was charged with four counts of murder, among 28 felony charges.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced $350 million in payments for moderate- and low-income residents.
A taxi driver was killed Tuesday after his vehicle was struck by a Long Island Rail Road train in Manorville.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann made a brief appearance in court Tuesday as prosecutors turned more discovery over to the defense team.
A plane carrying Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva landed at a military base in Maryland after they were freed by Russia in a prisoner exchange.
Despite frosty relations, the U.S. and the former Soviet Union have swapped prisoners for decades.
A gag order put in place before former President Donald Trump's criminal trial will remain through his sentencing in September.
President Biden said the deal would not have been possible without the help of U.S. allies, saying today is "a powerful example of why it's vital to have friends in this world."
The Biden administration announced the release of three U.S. citizens from Russia, including Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva, as part of a complex 24-person prisoner swap.
The USDA has expanded the recall of some Boar's Head deli meats over concerns of a link to a deadly listeria outbreak.
Mount Sinai is now part of a national research team studying long COVID in Black and brown patients.
When Leila Ricks was born, one of her legs was shorter than the other. Doctors said she had a rare condition called fibular hemimelia.
Public health alert and multiple recalls issued after dangerous contaminant found in several brands of the spice.
The listeria outbreak linked to deli meat has sickened a dozen people in New York and is blamed for one death in New Jersey. So is it safe to eat?
Justin Timberlake's DWI case is back in court Friday on Long Island. He is expected to appear virtually, as his world tour heads to Belgium.
Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter, stars of the "Bill & Ted" film trilogy, will reunite on the Great White Way in Samuel Beckett's "Waiting For Godot."
Cardi B shared the pregnancy news on social media showing images of herself in a flowing red gown that exposes her baby bump.
Co-founded by George Balanchine in 1948, New York City Ballet is considered one of the best dance companies in the world, and at 75 is catering to an increasingly younger audience.
The son of immigrant parents, who immersed himself in American culture growing up, built a career as a filmmaker with hits such as "Crazy Rich Asians" and "In the Heights," tapping into his own identity and translating stories of struggle and ambition to the screen.
Swim legend Katie Ledecky earned her 13th Olympic medal in the women's 4 x 200m freestyle relay on Thursday, making her the most decorated female U.S. Olympian of all time.
The face-off between Simone Biles and Suni Lee marked the first time two gold medalists competed against each other in the event.
Matt Wallner's two-run home runs helped propel the Twins to an 8-3 win over the Mets on Wednesday.
DJ LeMahieu had a career-high six RBIs in the Yankees' 6-5 win over the Phillies on Wednesday.
The Jets' Aaron Rodgers and Garrett Wilson say a video showing them arguing on the sideline last week is no big deal.
A new mural commemorating the bravery and resilience of the Polish people during World War II has been unveiled in Greenpoint, one of the largest Polish communities in the United States.
A migrant shelter is nearly up and running in the Bronx, but people who live nearby say they don't have enough information on exactly who will be living there.
Advocates say the creation of Bankside Park has taken years, and South Bronx residents haven't had access to the waterfront for nearly a century.
This year marks 20 years since a historic rezoning of Downtown Brooklyn led to massive changes in the landscape of the neighborhood.
Mount Sinai is now part of a national research team studying long COVID in Black and brown patients.
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.
A woman has been arrested on hate crime charges in a vandalism spree targeting the Brooklyn Museum's leaders.
The CBS New York Book Club with Mary Calvi has until Sunday at 6 p.m. to vote for its next FicPick.
Two NYPD sergeants are recovering after being shot last night in Lower Manhattan. As CBS New York's Derick Waller reports, a reputed gang member is now in custody.
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and other freed Americans are back in the U.S. following the biggest prisoner swap with Russia since the fall of the Soviet Union. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the latest.
CBS New York's John Elliott has the latest weather forecast.