NYC's 'Snackman' Speaks Out About New Superhero Status
Gotham's newest superhero doubles as a mild-mannered junk food eater. He's being called "Snackman" after a cell phone camera caught him breaking up a fight on a subway a few weeks ago.
Gotham's newest superhero doubles as a mild-mannered junk food eater. He's being called "Snackman" after a cell phone camera caught him breaking up a fight on a subway a few weeks ago.
A teenager accused of killing his own mother in their Manhattan high-rise faced a judge Wednesday. Henry Wachtel seemed agitated as he heard the charge against him: Second-degree murder.
A well dressed and dangerous sexual predator is on the prowl, according to police. The unidentified man is being called the "Well Dressed Groper", he has been roaming the city's streets and subways, touching women, and then running away.
Mets ace Johan Santana and the Atlanta Braves have the same thing in mind heading into Opening Day. They'd both like to put last year behind them.
More than 1,000 new cars will be showcased at the Javits Center this year from 43 different manufacturers.
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chairman Joseph Lhota told business leaders he couldn't see extending the system underneath the Hudson River.
Parents have demanded that their children be relocated, but officials, including city health inspectors, have tried to reassure parents that recent testing revealed low levels of mold.
If seated in a quiet car, passengers are asked not to talk on cell phones, to turn off the sound on any electronic devices and conversation must be subdued.
The politically-charged vote brought out the masses as the trendy food co-op conducted the vote on Tuesday night. There was both delight and disgust as the crowd of over 1,500 shot down the idea.
The winning numbers were 9, 19, 34, 44, 51 and the Mega Ball number was 24.
Tim Tebow made his first appearance as a New York Jet at a news conference at the team's training facility in New Jersey.
The jackpot is the eighth largest since the Mega Millions drawing began in 2005.
Multiple reports have surfaced saying that the Jets are now legitimate contenders to land Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow.
A 40-year old, who papered Manhattan with his phone number in search of love last October, still doesn't have a steady girlfriend, but he has received 65,000 phone calls and text messages from strangers.
Apple fans looking to get their hands on the latest and greatest iPad have been lined up since Thursday outside the Apple store on Fifth Avenue.
Paramedics worked a miracle on a Brooklyn street last night after a young mother handed the lifeless body of her newborn baby girl to a stranger.
The preliminary plan for the site calls for barricades and four checkpoints for cabs, delivery trucks and private cars.
New Jersey TRANSIT had a bad week last week, with extensive delays taking place on both Monday and Tuesday. And that bad week is a representation of the funk that the public transportation company has been in for some time now.
It seems everyone has an opinion on where Peyton Manning should play next season. Even "The Donald."
What winter? It is windy outside, but who cares? With temps expected to reach 70 on March 8, who's complaining?
After leaving the city years ago, the legendary food market was bombarded with requests to return to Manhattan.
Police said the victim was alone in the leasing office when two men knocked on the door, asking for the owner. Investigators said the woman let the men in. From there, security cameras were rolling.
Prosecutors say 44-year-old Anna Gristina has been working as a high-class madam for more than 15 years, amassing millions of dollars and dozens of high-profile contacts around in the world in the process.
"You know it's a myth, and you have a choice." That's the message the American Atheists group is sending on two new billboards erected in the heart of two religious communities in our area.
The film documents the life of a 10-year-old boy trying to run away from a culture of violence -- a culture that that never stops pursuing him.
Israel said it killed Nabil Kaouk, the deputy head of Hezbollah's Central County, in an airstrike Saturday. President Biden said a regional conflict "has to be avoided."
Helene has left at least 116 people dead, CBS News has confirmed, and caused widespread destruction and knocked out power to several million people.
The NYPD is searching for a man who they say raped a woman inside of her Upper East Side apartment Saturday morning.
The New York Yankees ended the regular season with a victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.
The New York Mets moved within one win of a playoff berth with a victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.
The NYPD is searching for a man who they say raped a woman inside of her Upper East Side apartment Saturday morning.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is leaning on faith leaders for their support after his indictment on corruption charges.
The B&B Carousell on the famous Coney Island Boardwalk is the oldest of the antique amusement park rides in Brooklyn.
Drizzle and a spot shower are possible through Monday morning.
Thousands participated in the 23rd Annual Tunnel to Towers 5K Run and Walk in New York City on Sunday.
Drizzle and a spot shower are possible through Monday morning.
Lawsuits seeking to force congestion pricing to start will move forward, a New York Supreme Court judge ruled in a potential blow to the governor's "indefinite" pause.
New York and New Jersey could see the first significant rainfall in weeks over the next couple days. See the maps.
The U.S. News and World Report college rankings list New York, New Jersey and Connecticut's Ivy League schools among the best for 2025.
NYC's dry spell continued over the weekend, despite the clouds and rain chances in the forecast. How much longer will it last?
Drizzle and a spot shower are possible through Monday morning.
Lawsuits seeking to force congestion pricing to start will move forward, a New York Supreme Court judge ruled in a potential blow to the governor's "indefinite" pause.
New Jersey police found over 100 illegal weapons and ammo stashed inside a home in Totowa after a man shared a picture of himself pointing a gun on social media.
Couples desperate to find a new place to get married after a wedding venue in New Jersey abruptly closed are getting some help.
A popular New Jersey wedding venue recently closed, leaving couples scrambling to find a new place to get married.
Drizzle and a spot shower are possible through Monday morning.
The organs of one of the teens who died after a weekend crash in West Babylon have saved three lives, an organ donation organization announced Friday.
There's a tragic update to the weekend crash in West Babylon. Bella Trezza, 17, has died. She had been fighting for her life since the crash.
Long Island Republican Congressman Anthony D'Esposito allegedly gave part-time jobs to both his lover and fiancée's daughter.
A Long Island community is praying for Bella Trezza, her brother Austin, Jack Murphy, Anthony Pagliuca and the family of Riley Goot following a deadly crash.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is leaning on faith leaders for their support after his indictment on corruption charges.
The New York City Council recently passed a bill that would make jaywalking legal.
Lawsuits seeking to force congestion pricing to start will move forward, a New York Supreme Court judge ruled in a potential blow to the governor's "indefinite" pause.
Some store owners who got raided during a recent illegal marijuana crackdown say the NYPD shouldn't have seized their cash.
Federal agents seized phones belonging to Ingrid Lewis-Martin, chief advisor to NYC Mayor Eric Adams, in the latest incident involving a member of the mayor's inner circle.
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
New York state announced Monday that someone in Ulster County has died from eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE.
Parents of kids injured at birth due to medical malpractice say New York is denying their claims under the state's Medical Indemnity Fund, which promises lifelong health care.
New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan is resigning and will step down in January.
The New York resident who tested positive for the mosquito-borne EEE virus has died, prompting state health officials to declare an "imminent threat to the public for EEE."
Thousands gathered at Central Park's Great Lawn on Saturday for the annual Global Citizen Festival.
The festival, which runs through Oct. 14, features new films starring Adrien Brody, Daniel Craig, Tilda Swinton, Julianne Moore, Saoirse Ronan, Naomi Watts and Bill Murray.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
The adventure begins for 16 ordinary Americans as they embark on their trek to the top of the treacherous New Zealand Alps in 'The Summit.'
The former Beatles drummer was set to play in Philadelphia with his All Starr Band on Sept. 24 and in New York the following night.
The New York Yankees ended the regular season with a victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.
The New York Mets moved within one win of a playoff berth with a victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.
The Broncos held on to beat a banged-up Aaron Rodgers and the sloppy New York Jets in a defensive standoff on Sunday.
New York fell one game behind Atlanta in the NL wild card race when the Braves beat Kansas City 2-1.
New York City FC beat the New York Red Bulls 5-1 in the Hudson River Derby to snap a nine-game winless streak.
The B&B Carousell on the famous Coney Island Boardwalk is the oldest of the antique amusement park rides in Brooklyn.
Despite being billed as a popular initiative aimed to create vibrant public spaces, some NYC business owners are pushing back against Open Streets.
Curators of Harlem Sculpture Gardens are revealing their research into climate change on Uptown parks.
We took an inside look at the operations of New York City's primary recycling center during Climate Week 2024.
Frustrated residents in Greenpoint claim a concrete plant in their neighborhood is a bad actor that's polluting their community.
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 weather forecast for September 29 at 11 p.m.
An organist played live music while silent movies were projected on a large screen inside the historic United Palace Theater in Washington Heights on Sunday.
The Great Lawn at Central Park will be closed until Wednesday as crews remove equipment from Saturday's Global Citizen Festival and assess the lawn's condition.
A stabbing at a dance studio in Crown Heights, Brooklyn sent four people to the hospital Sunday.
The death toll from Hurricane Helene is climbing as supplies are airlifted to isolated, flood-stricken areas in the Southeast. Help with the clean-up is coming from around the country, including many organizations in the Tri-State Area. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger shows us how they're part of the recovery efforts.