Beloved NYC musician killed in hit-and-run in Hell's Kitchen
A U.S. Postal Service truck struck and killed a beloved fixture of New York City's music scene over the weekend. The driver, who is accused of fleeing the scene, is now facing charges.
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A U.S. Postal Service truck struck and killed a beloved fixture of New York City's music scene over the weekend. The driver, who is accused of fleeing the scene, is now facing charges.
The driver is now facing charges. One of the victim's closest friends spoke to CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal.
James Simmons, 61, was arrested after a 66-year-old man was hit and killed by a USPS box truck.
The crash happened around 1:20 a.m. Friday near West 41st Street and 11th Avenue. Police say the bus driver isn't facing charges as of now.
Part of Hell's Kitchen was transformed into a mecca of global cuisine for the annual international food festival.
Police are looking for a man who fled the scene of a fatal stabbing on Thursday morning. He was wearing a black jacket, blue jeans and was on a bike, according to the NYPD.
One person had minor injuries after a fire broke out just after 1 a.m. Wednesday on West 48th Street in Hell's Kitchen.
The NYPD is searching for a group of men who tried to steal four luxury cars from Hell's Kitchen, only to be stopped by the parking garage door closing on them.
It happened just before 6 a.m. on Sunday at a Park Right on West 43rd Street near 11th Avenue. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Gas prices are rising across the United States amid the war with Iran. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
With warm weather now in the region, the gate at Ramon Aponte Park on West 47th Street remains closed. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal spoke to frustrated parents.
New York City firefighters were out in force on Monday clearing downed trees in the streets, including one that fell near a convent on Manhattan's West Side.
At one points, some nuns from a nearby convent came out and offered food and drinks to members of the FDNY's Ladder 4. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
Trash has been stacking up across the city as collection has been heldup due to the snowstorm.CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
If you’ve been walking around the city this week, you’ve probably noticed it -- bags stacked high, bins overflowing, and piles of trash lining the sidewalks. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has more on the delay.
The Broadway musical "Hell's Kitchen," featuring the music of Alicia Keys, is closing in February.
CBS News New York's Dave Carlin explains how the man's neighbors and friends are an example of what community is really all about.
First responders rushed the woman to a Manhattan hospital in critical condition.
Friday was supposed to be another day on the job for 64-year-old Leobardo Hernandez at a Morton Williams supermarket on Ninth Avenue in Hell's Kitchen.
Leobardo Hernandez's grieving children are demanding justice and answers. No arrests have been made. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
The legendary actor discusses everything from growing up in Hell's Kitchen to finally appreciating his life when he turned 75 years old. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
A man who police say was the mastermind behind a Manhattan apartment rental scheme has turned himself in to authorities.
Investigators say the man was unloading pallets of wood when he fell off the back of a truck and the wood fell on top of him.
A 78-year-old man was slashed in the neck outside a restaurant in Hell's Kitchen on Sunday afternoon, police say.
Police are searching for the person they say pushed someone onto the subway tracks at the 50th Street station in Hell's Kitchen on Saturday.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the sci-fi series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36.
Bruno Damiani scored his first two goals of the season, and the Philadelphia Union rallied from two goals down to beat New York City FC 3-2 on Sunday night at Yankee Stadium.
Streets were closed and police were out in full force Sunday in preparation for a possible teen takeover in Inwood.
More has been learned about the chaotic moments leading up to Friday's violent disruption at Central Synagogue in Midtown.
An investigation is underway following a deadly police shooting in Lower Manhattan on Sunday afternoon.
Streets were closed and police were out in full force Sunday in preparation for a possible teen takeover in Inwood.
More has been learned about the chaotic moments leading up to Friday's violent disruption at Central Synagogue in Midtown.
An investigation is underway following a deadly police shooting in Lower Manhattan on Sunday afternoon.
Randy Mastro, a former federal prosecutor who has held high City Hall posts in two administrations, is raising the issue of open primaries, where all registered voters can participate regardless of party affiliation.
A double shooting in Hempstead has been ruled a murder-suicide, Nassau County Police say.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
A Newark Police sergeant in an unmarked SUV was following a driver who then fatally struck a teenage pedestrian, officials say.
A man has been arrested in connection with a boating crash that killed two kids off the coast of Ocean County, New Jersey.
A New Jersey man is the 46th person to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in a wheelchair.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
A double shooting in Hempstead has been ruled a murder-suicide, Nassau County Police say.
The third annual Black Wall Street Festival was held Saturday afternoon in Hempstead.
A new Long Island business owned by former reality TV star Bethenny Frankel was issued a stop work order hours after its grand opening Thursday.
Old Westbury Police responded to a report of a loose horse along the LIE service road Friday afternoon.
A deadly double shooting inside a Long Island home has been ruled a murder-suicide.
Randy Mastro, a former federal prosecutor who has held high City Hall posts in two administrations, is raising the issue of open primaries, where all registered voters can participate regardless of party affiliation.
Americans think more young people in office would make politics better.
President Trump headed to Long Island Friday to campaign with Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, whom he has endorsed for governor of New York.
The USS George Washington aircraft carrier departed Vietnam last week and is headed to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, according to a U.S. official.
Meanwhile, Israel is being condemned by Lebanese leaders for strikes in the south that killed at least 11 people, including children.
Two more deaths have been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Friday.
Jones Beach is back open for swimmers after it was prohibited due to elevated bacterial levels. The rare shutdown took place from Thursday afternoon through midday Friday.
New Yorkers who buy their own health insurance could pay more as insurers file requests with the State Department of Financial Services to increase premiums.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council claims The High Line Hotel tested positive for Legionella bacteria twice this summer.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the sci-fi series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36.
The lineup for the 2026 Global Citizen Festival in New York City was announced Thursday.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
Bruno Damiani scored his first two goals of the season, and the Philadelphia Union rallied from two goals down to beat New York City FC 3-2 on Sunday night at Yankee Stadium.
Christian Scott pitched into the seventh inning and Luis Torrens hit a two-run homer Sunday, helping the surging Mets to a 4-3 win over the Nationals and a three-game series sweep.
Ben Rice hit a tiebreaking home run in the 10th inning and the Yankees beat the Blue Jays 4-3 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
Atlanta United rallied to beat the New York Red Bulls 2-1 on Saturday night to snap a seven-game winless streak.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
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CBS News New York's Craig Allen says the system should clear out at some point on Monday, setting the stage for beautiful days on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The city on Sunday hosted a first-of-its kind event designed to give parents a night off. But, as CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports, kids also had the chance to make new friends.
Firefighters were seen on the roof of an apartment building on Broadway near 151st Street on Sunday battling the flames. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
NYPD officials later said that the suspect kept advancing toward officers and refused to comply when told repeatedly to drop the butcher's knife he was wielding. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos has the latest.
CBS News New York's Craig Allen says chances of pop-up storm will continue early Monday. Otherwise, expect some clearing and a high of 84.
