Man sought for questioning after subway rider set on fire, police say
Police said the 56-year-old victim, who is believed to be homeless, was asleep on a northbound 3 train when he was set on fire Monday in Manhattan.
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Police said the 56-year-old victim, who is believed to be homeless, was asleep on a northbound 3 train when he was set on fire Monday in Manhattan.
New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd wrote on social media on Thursday that he is back in the hospital.
It's unclear when Boyd, who was shot in the early morning hours of Nov. 16 in Manhattan, was released and why he has returned to the hospital. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
A man was fatally stabbed just after 1 a.m. Monday in Manhattan at West 49th Street and Seventh Avenue, near Times Square.
Video from the scene shows a knife on the ground. The victim was beaten with a bat and stabbed, police sources said. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
A man was stabbed to death in early Monday morning near Times Square. It happened on 49th Street and Seventh Avenue. The victim was stabbed repeatedly in the back and side. He was rushed to the hospital but did not survive.
Two women were injured, one critically, when an explosion at a Midtown Manhattan parking garage sent debris flying Thursday night.
The victim, 38, told investigators he was driving near 7th Avenue and West 49th Street at around 6 a.m. when the incident took place.
New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd remains hospitalized after being wounded in a shooting early Sunday morning in Midtown.
The NYPD released new photos of a man wanted for questioning in the shooting of Jets' cornerback Kris Boyd on Sunday in Manhattan. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
Shane Tamura, the gunman that killed four people in July's deadly Midtown Manhattan shooting, had low-stage CTE, officials said Friday. CBS News New York's Mahsa Saeidi reports.
A Bronx man was charged after he allegedly crashed into the tourists and killed one of them in Midtown Manhattan, police said.
The company's flagship in Midtown ended the light show last year to focus on its holiday windows and fashion instead.
A water main break in Midtown East flooded an area along 51st Street and Beekman Place on Saturday.
Alex Spiro, whose clients include Jay-Z and NYC Mayor Eric Adams, confirmed he's been hired by the family.
The family of Julia Hyman, who was killed in last month's shooting at an office building in New York City, has now hired a high-profile attorney.
Times Square was shut down Monday, as the New York City Police Department investigated a suspicious package.
Police say the package has been deemed "non-hazardous" after they were called to West 43rd Street and Seventh Avenue in Midtown Manhattan.
Theater marquees that usually promote Broadway put up messages on Wednesday against the proposed Times Square casino. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
The man accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has been granted a laptop while he remains in federal custody awaiting trial.
Workers returned to 345 Park Ave., on Monday under the watchful eyes of NYPD officers and a surplus of security after the NYC mass shooting.
The Midtown Manhattan office building that was the scene of a deadly shooting reopens Monday, but under very different circumstances.
The 44-story building at 345 Park Ave. reopens Monday, one week after four people were killed in a deadly rampage. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
A cleaner who survived the Midtown office building shooting earlier this week in NYC says she came face to face with the gunman.
Sebije Nelovic made it out alive Monday, but four others in the building were killed.
New York beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0 on Saturday night.
The Boston Bruins beat New Jersey 4-1 on Saturday night, sending the Devils to their season-high fifth straight loss.
The Brooklyn Nets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 119-101 on Saturday.
A 68-year-old father of five was struck by moped driver and killed in Queens on Friday, leaving his family heartbroken right before the holidays.
"We're reviewing the process, and we'll see," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said. "Whatever we were to decide to release, we'd have to be very responsible about reviewing that right now."
A 68-year-old father of five was struck by moped driver and killed in Queens on Friday, leaving his family heartbroken right before the holidays.
New York has no plans to change hepatitis B vaccine guidance after a Centers for Disease Control advisory panel voted to stop recommending a first dose for newborns.
The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup schedule has been released, including the slate of matches coming to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
The iconic Wythe Diner was physically moved Saturday from its location in Williamsburg to Steiner Studios in Brooklyn's Navy Yard.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been sentenced to three more months in prison for violating his supervised release terms in a New York gang case.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
CBS News New York has learned Jed Parkington, who died by suicide during a standoff with law enforcement on Tuesday, was fascinated with Nazi Germany.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
First Alert Weather Days have been declared in the NYC area as the arctic chill could bring record low temperatures.
A decomposed body and pipe bombs were found inside a Stamford, Connecticut, home after a shootout between the homeowner and police officers Tuesday, officials say.
The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup schedule has been released, including the slate of matches coming to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
An apartment building fire in Jersey City, New Jersey, displaced about 30 people Friday, sending them out into frigid temperatures.
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
A man is now in custody in Florida in connection to the 1997 murder of Tanya Denise Jackson on Long Island.
Nassau County Police charged Vito D'Ambrosio, of Seaford, with murdering his parents at A&A Italian Deli and Pizza in Bethpage.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
Two people were killed in a stabbing in Bethpage on Long Island, Nassau County police said.
"We're reviewing the process, and we'll see," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said. "Whatever we were to decide to release, we'd have to be very responsible about reviewing that right now."
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's transition fundraising effort is paying off.
The principal of a Brooklyn middle school created controversy this week by turning down the opportunity to have a Holocaust survivor speak to students.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued executive orders Thursday designed to protect Israel and appeal to the Jewish community.
New York has no plans to change hepatitis B vaccine guidance after a Centers for Disease Control advisory panel voted to stop recommending a first dose for newborns.
In New York alone, there have already been more than 17,000 flu cases and nearly 1,000 hospitalizations, and doctors anticipate it's only going to get worse as more people gather for the holidays.
Colette Smith of the Bronx was diagnosed with lung cancer, despite never smoking. Her survival story is central to her push for early detection.
Some New Yorkers want the mayor-elect to appoint a new "rat czar" when he takes office after an uptick in rat sightings.
Gio's Law would establish a $25 million grant program to equip law enforcement nationwide with EpiPens and train officers how to use them.
The iconic Wythe Diner was physically moved Saturday from its location in Williamsburg to Steiner Studios in Brooklyn's Navy Yard.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play" and his role in the series "Emily in Paris," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been sentenced to three more months in prison for violating his supervised release terms in a New York gang case.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
New York beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0 on Saturday night.
The Boston Bruins beat New Jersey 4-1 on Saturday night, sending the Devils to their season-high fifth straight loss.
The Brooklyn Nets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 119-101 on Saturday.
The Colorado Avalanche topped Artemi Panarin and the New York Rangers 3-2 on Saturday.
The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup schedule has been released, including the slate of matches coming to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Neighbors in Brooklyn's Victorian Flatbush are expressing frustration after the city designated only part of their area as a historic district.
Brooklyn's Prospect Park is getting financing for a long-term project to battle the impacts of climate change, city leaders say.
The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music plans a 12,000-square-foot campus at One Prospect Park West, aiming to serve thousands more with music therapy and education programs.
Some residents at NYCHA's Eastchester Gardens in the Bronx say they've been shivering on and off all week.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker returns to Downtown Brooklyn with diverse cultural influences, community outreach, and a fresh take on Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for December 6 at 7 p.m.
A family is mourning after their father was killed by a moped driver in Jamaica, Queens, while crossing the street. They say he was out shopping for presents for family members he was set to reunite with next week. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
The countdown is on for the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup. MetLife Stadium will host eight matches next summer.
Dozens of pediatric patients and their families took part in United Airlines' "Fantasy Flight to the North Pole" at Newark Airport on Saturday.
Saturday was moving day for a diner in Brooklyn as the iconic restaurant was relocated from a corner in Williamsburg to a movie studio about a mile away. CBS News New York's Naomi Ruchim was there for the big move.
