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.
The 2026 New York City Summer Streets season comes to an end Saturday with festivities in Brooklyn and the Bronx.
Zero-proof beverages are having a moment, especially at Westchester County's first "spirit-free bottle shop."
An outbreak of E. coli and salmonella that has sickened dozens of people across 15 states has been linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, federal health officials said Friday.
Multiple people in one Queens neighborhood say their homes are repeatedly getting flooded out when storms hit.
The Milleridge Inn in Jericho went up in flames Thursday night. It's a piece of Long Island history. The main restaurant dates all the way back to 1672.
The 2026 New York City Summer Streets season comes to an end Saturday with festivities in Brooklyn and the Bronx.
Zero-proof beverages are having a moment, especially at Westchester County's first "spirit-free bottle shop."
Multiple people in one Queens neighborhood say their homes are repeatedly getting flooded out when storms hit.
The Milleridge Inn in Jericho went up in flames Thursday night. It's a piece of Long Island history. The main restaurant dates all the way back to 1672.
Hundreds of people were near the Sun & Surf Beach Club in Atlantic Beach when a tornado hit.
Friday's quiet weather was a much-needed respite from a tumultuous weather day on Thursday, but it won't last long.
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.
The undefeated Bayonne, New Jersey, all-star Little Leaguers beat West Chester, Pennsylvania, on Friday night in their second game in the Little League World Series.
Friday's quiet weather was a much-needed respite from a tumultuous weather day on Thursday, but it won't last long.
Bayonne is still riding the high from Wednesday night's Little League World Series game, where the boys beat Massachusetts 2-1.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is advancing to the next round of the Little League World Series.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
The Milleridge Inn in Jericho went up in flames Thursday night. It's a piece of Long Island history. The main restaurant dates all the way back to 1672.
Hundreds of people were near the Sun & Surf Beach Club in Atlantic Beach when a tornado hit.
It's a piece of Long Island history, dating back centuries. It's one of the oldest operating restaurants in America - the main restaurant dates all the way back to 1672. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
The tornado hit the Sun and Surf Beach Club at around 6:50 p.m. Thursday. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Friday's quiet weather was a much-needed respite from a tumultuous weather day on Thursday, but it won't last long.
A federal appeals court said the top federal prosecutor in the Northern District of New York was unlawfully serving when he subpoenaed state Attorney General Letitia James.
A New York woman is accused of plotting "a major attack" on the state Capitol building in Albany, authorities said Thursday.
The Democratic National Committee is on the hunt for the best host city for the 2028 Democratic convention.
As we approach the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, there is an ongoing fight to repair Jersey City's memorial for the victims.
President Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. and Canada have reached a last-minute agreement to pause the 50% tariffs.
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
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.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
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.
The undefeated Bayonne, New Jersey, all-star Little Leaguers beat West Chester, Pennsylvania, on Friday night in their second game in the Little League World Series.
The New York Police Department explained its security plans to keep more than a million fans and hundreds of players safe ahead of the U.S. Open.
Gerrit Cole pitched six sharp innings, and the New York Yankees completed a three-game sweep in Baltimore with a 6-1 victory over the Orioles.
Bayonne is still riding the high from Wednesday night's Little League World Series game, where the boys beat Massachusetts 2-1.
MLS-leading Nashville SC pulled out a 1-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Wednesday night.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
There are growing privacy concerns over Meta's AI glasses and people being recorded without their consent. Anna Schecter has been following the trend.
Hundreds of women have rallied outside a Massachusetts courthouse throughout the trial of Lindsay Clancy to support her and her postpartum mental health struggle. Shanelle Kaul met with one woman who's sharing her experience with the condition.
President Trump was in South Carolina on Friday, rallying for the sister of late Sen. Lindsey Graham. It comes as the administration is getting ready to reveal details on what Mr. Trump called "economic D-day" against Iran. Natalie Brand reports.
We're learning new information about a New York City woman who was found dead in Las Vegas after she was missing for nearly two weeks.
The all-stars from Bayonne, New Jersey, played in their second Little League World Series on Friday night. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports from a hometown watch party.
