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It's been nearly five years since Eric Garner's death, and now a long awaited disciplinary trial has begun to learn whether Officer Daniel Pantaleo will keep his position with the NYPD for his involvement.
A departmental trial is set to begin Monday for the NYPD officer accused in the chokehold death of Eric Garner on Staten Island.
Thursday marked the beginning of an administrative trial process within the NYPD for the officer accused in the death of Eric Garner, a man police attempted to arrest for selling loose cigarettes.
A police spokesman says disciplinary charges were presented to Officer Daniel Pantaleo on Friday.
Four years after the "I can't breathe" incident in Staten Island was caught on video, New York police are looking into disciplinary action against Officer Daniel Pantaleo and Sergeant Kizzy Odonis.
The mother of Eric Garner, who died in a police chokehold on Staten Island in 2014, met with the Civilian Complaint Review Board on Monday.
It's been over three years since Eric Garner died in a struggle with police.
The family of the slain man, Eric Garner, emerged from a private meeting Wednesday with Justice Department officials saying they had been told that the investigation was still active.
Mayor Bill de Blasio had praise for the Justice Department, but wouldn't comment on its shakeup of the investigation into the police chokehold death of Eric Garner.
With an impasse in the case, the New York Times reports that the Justice Department has replaced the New York team of agents and lawyers with a new team from out of town.
Garner died in July 2014 after being put in a chokehold by NYPD Officer Daniel Pantaleo.
Earlier this week, Garner's family reached a $5.9 million settlement with New York City over the death.
State Supreme Court Justice William Garnett said the parties who brought the suit didn't make a good enough argument for releasing the minutes.
Protesters rallied with signs, banners and instruments outside the State Supreme Court in Staten Island during the hearing, calling on records from the Garner grand jury proceedings to be unsealed.
Demonstrators gathered at City Hall in support of the NYPD Friday evening, but they were met right away with a rival demonstration by critics of police policies.
The NYCLU wants the evidence made public in the grand jury's decision to not indict Officer Daniel Pantaleo and plans to fight for it in court on Friday.
Scores of defense attorneys in New York City and elsewhere protested the criminal justice system's handling of police killings of unarmed black men by participating in marches and die-ins Wednesday.
Demonstrators gathered in Washington Square Park for a 2 p.m. march to One Police Plaza outside the NYPD headquarters.
Rev. Al Sharpton's National Action Network, the Urban League and the NAACP are sponsoring the demonstration.
New York state's attorney general has asked the governor to authorize his office to investigate deaths at the hands of police following the public outcry over the killing of an unarmed Staten Island man.
According to a report in the Staten Island Advance, a warning was issued to some police that 10 members of the Black Guerrilla Family have begun preparing to shoot a cop.
An NYPD investigation into the police-custody death of Eric Garner is underway, Police Commissioner Bill Bratton said Sunday.
Demonstrators are expected to gather in Union Square Friday afternoon, a day after an estimated 10,000 people marched across New York City on Thursday.
Patrolmen's Benevolent Association President Patrick Lynch said the mayor needs to more to support New York City police officers.
Eric Garner's family is continuing to call for justice a day after a Staten Island grand jury decided not to indict a police officer in connection with the 43-year-old's death.
Gerrit Cole opted out of his contract with the New York Yankees, who now have two days to void his decision by adding a $36 million salary for 2029, reportedly.
TGI Fridays Executive Chairman Rohit Manocha said "COVID-19 and capital structure" were the primary drivers of the chain's financial challenges.
Despite temperatures 20 degrees cooler than yesterday, today feels much closer to normal for early November.
Blake Coleman scored twice and Dan Vladar stopped 22 shots in his third career shutout as the Calgary Flames beat the New Jersey Devils 3-0.
Forty-seven states and the District of Columbia allow voters to track the status of their ballot. Find out how to check yours.
Despite temperatures 20 degrees cooler than yesterday, today feels much closer to normal for early November.
A new law went into effect Friday lowering the number of driver's license suspensions that can result in a felony in New York.
A firefighter was seriously injured Friday after falling about 40 feet while battling a building fire in Hamilton Heights. The blaze left nearly 100 people displaced.
Ahead of Sunday's race, event organizers and runners met at the finish line Friday for the traditional opening ceremony for the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon.
Although the Red Flag Warning was issued for only Friday, the threat of wildfires across the region will persist until the pattern switches back to wet. As of now, a pattern change does not look likely in the short term.
Despite temperatures 20 degrees cooler than yesterday, today feels much closer to normal for early November.
The state of Connecticut is sending all its towns and cities fire suppression devices to help safeguard ballot drop boxes.
Peanut the squirrel, a pet that became a social media star, has been euthanized after New York state authorities seized it during a raid.
Police say a shooting at the University of Bridgeport was an isolated incident that did not involve students.
The Halloween weather forecast for 2024 shows several record highs are in jeopardy around New York and New Jersey.
Despite temperatures 20 degrees cooler than yesterday, today feels much closer to normal for early November.
A boil water advisory has been lifted for Somerville, Bridgewater and Raritan Borough in New Jersey.
Homes were evacuated in Morris County, New Jersey on Friday because of a wildfire.
Although the Red Flag Warning was issued for only Friday, the threat of wildfires across the region will persist until the pattern switches back to wet. As of now, a pattern change does not look likely in the short term.
The PATH Hoboken station will close for nearly a month in early 2025 for repairs, the Port Authority announced Thursday.
Despite temperatures 20 degrees cooler than yesterday, today feels much closer to normal for early November.
A new law went into effect Friday lowering the number of driver's license suspensions that can result in a felony in New York.
Although the Red Flag Warning was issued for only Friday, the threat of wildfires across the region will persist until the pattern switches back to wet. As of now, a pattern change does not look likely in the short term.
The New York state trooper who was shot in the leg on Long Island was released from the hospital Friday.
An all-out manhunt is underway after a New York State Police trooper was shot by a driver on the Southern State Parkway.
Forty-seven states and the District of Columbia allow voters to track the status of their ballot. Find out how to check yours.
Follow live as Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump enter the final weekend of the campaign in the 2024 election, as polls remain tight.
A new law went into effect Friday lowering the number of driver's license suspensions that can result in a felony in New York.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams was back in court Friday afternoon. A judge set his trial date for April as his attorney sought to get the bribery charge against him dismissed.
Going into the final weekend before the 2024 U.S. presidential election, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are crisscrossing the battleground states.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced a $150 million investment in a new state-of-the-art cell and gene therapy hub to be built on Long Island.
Dozens of New York and New Jersey schools are impacted by a recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria.
The worst rates of the infection known as "walking pneumonia" or "white lung pneumonia" are in young children ages 2 to 4 years old.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been arrested in New York City for alleged violations of the conditions of supervised release that were set when he was sentenced several years ago to two years in prison in a racketeering case.
Teri Garr rose from being a background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star in such favorites as "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie."
Timothée Chalamet surprised the crowd at his own look-alike contest at Washington Square Park in Manhattan.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Cardi B says she's been hospitalized with a medical emergency and will have to miss her scheduled performance at ONE Musicfest in Atlanta.
Gerrit Cole opted out of his contract with the New York Yankees, who now have two days to void his decision by adding a $36 million salary for 2029, reportedly.
Blake Coleman scored twice and Dan Vladar stopped 22 shots in his third career shutout as the Calgary Flames beat the New Jersey Devils 3-0.
Cam Thomas scored 10 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter to help the Brooklyn Nets beat the Chicago Bulls on Friday night.
Igor Shesterkin stopped 40 shots and the New York Rangers beat the Ottawa Senators on Friday night.
Bo Horvat and Maxim Tsyplakov each had a goal and an assist, helping the New York Islanders beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-3.
In the Queens neighborhood known as Little Guyana, preparations are underway for the community's annual Diwali festival.
The Bergen Beach home on East 72nd Street and Avenue K has become a neighborhood attraction.
The landmarked library branch in Harlem underwent a $34.4 million renovation from top to bottom.
A Brooklyn-based nonprofit is working to make a positive change in the form of student graduations in the community.
A Harlem preschool teacher was honored Monday for his three decades of serving students, some as young as 3 years old.
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.
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."
Laurent Francois, co-founder of Le Botaniste, shows us how to turn the fall harvest into delicious holiday dishes.
Tony Sadiku has the Tri-State Area's updated Saturday morning forecast on CBS News New York.
In theory, you should be able to get more rest when daylight saving time ends. But a new study suggests it's not that simple.
Vice President Harris and Former President Trump are putting it all on the line in the final weekend of campaigning. CBS News New York's Bradley Blackburn reports.
A firefighter suffered serious injuries after falling nearly 40 feet while battling the fire in Hamilton Heights. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
