Family of grandfather gunned down in the Bronx demands answers
The investigation into the shooting death of Bronx grandfather Edgar Spence is intensifying, with community advocates now offering a $5,000 reward in the case.
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The investigation into the shooting death of Bronx grandfather Edgar Spence is intensifying, with community advocates now offering a $5,000 reward in the case.
The Mott Haven community grieved the loss of Edgar Spence, who was known as "the grandfather" of the community. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Edgar Spence, 78, lived on Alexander Avenue in the Bronx for over 20 years. He quickly became "the grandfather" of the community.
The NYPD says an officer shot and killed a 44-year-old man on Thursday morning inside an apartment in Mott Haven after the man claimed to have a gun. CBS News New York's Doug Williams has the story.
More affordable housing is coming to New York City in the Mott Haven section.
Investigators said a suspect snuck up on a 27-year-old man and slashed him in the nose on Union Avenue in the Bronx.
A 16-year-old boy and two men suffered gunshot wounds in the Mott Haven shooting and were in critical condition, police said.
The NYPD is investigating after three people, including a teenager, were shot in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx on Sunday night.
The NYPD is investigating the shooting, which happened just after 9 p.m. on Sunday on Brook Avenue near East 142nd Street in the Mott Haven section. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner has the latest.
The dramatic partial building collapse sent bricks crumbling nearly 20 stories Wednesday on Alexander Avenue in Mott Haven.
Some residents say the building that partially collapsed Wednesday at the Mitchel Houses has a laundry list of other safety issues. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid has their concerns.
An investigation is underway into the partial collapse that sent debris tumbling nearly 20 stories onto a courtyard below. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the latest from the scene.
An explosion rocked a NYCHA building Wednesday morning in the Bronx, causing an entire corner of the high-rise on Alexander Ave. to collapse.
Dramatic video captured the moment a high-rise building partially collapsed Wednesday in the Bronx, crumbling into a pile of bricks.
The collapse left a gaping hole in the side of the 20-story building and extensive damage all along Alexander Avenue in Mott Haven.
An explosion rocked a NYCHA building Wednesday in the Bronx, causing the entire corner of the 20-story high-rise to collapse. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge and Dan Rice have a look at the damage.
A Bronx teenager is in the hospital after a fire ripped through her family's Mott Haven apartment late Wednesday morning. One firefighter was also hurt. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis spoke with the girl's father.
The NYPD is investigating after a shooting left one person dead and another injured in the Bronx on Saturday.
Police in New York City are searching for the suspects behind an apparent road rage incident in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx.
The NYPD is searching for the suspects behind an apparent road rage incident in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
A school in the South Bronx is searching for teens and young adults who are curious to learn a thing or two about coding and programming skills. CBS News New York's Erica Lunsford reports.
The search is on in the Bronx for two men who police say attacked and robbed an 87-year-old man after forcing their way into his apartment.
The search is on in the Bronx for two men who police say attacked and robbed an 87-year-old man after forcing their way into his apartment. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal spoke to the victim.
The man accused of fatally stabbing a 14-year-old boy in the Bronx late last week has pleaded not guilty to murder, among other charges.
Security video shows the moment a New York City police officer shot and wounded a man inside an apartment building in the Bronx.
Guy Rivera, the man convicted of killing NYPD Det. Jonathan Diller during a traffic stop in 2024, is due in court for a sentencing hearing Monday.
Energy prices keep rising with no sign of progress toward a deal to end the U.S.-Iran standoff and Hezbollah rejecting the Lebanon ceasefire.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Saturday night that Cole Thomas Allen will face at least two charges and predicted there will be more.
The deadly shooting of a deli worker late Saturday night in Lower Manhattan has left a community in mourning.
President Trump details his experience at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where a gunman charged toward the ballroom. He says he wasn't worried, and praised the actions of law enforcement.
Guy Rivera, the man convicted of killing NYPD Det. Jonathan Diller during a traffic stop in 2024, is due in court for a sentencing hearing Monday.
The deadly shooting of a deli worker late Saturday night in Lower Manhattan has left a community in mourning.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's running mate says having two women atop the Democratic ticket sends a strong message to voters.
The NYPD is adding extra security outside Trump Tower in Midtown Manhattan after Saturday's shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Runners are taking off in the NYCRuns Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon on Sunday.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area this week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
A New Jersey man has been convicted in the 2015 murder of professional basketball player Michael Wright.
A woman is dead and two people are critically injured after the fire on Schley Street in Newark, New Jersey.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Lawmakers in New York are pushing for a ferry service from the West Harlem Piers to World Cup games, as transportation to and from the matches comes with a big price tag.
The team identified Robert Dean Irelan as the man whose body was found in a shallow grave in Salem County, New Jersey, in 1979.
Diana Kutateladze had nearly twice the legal limit of of alcohol in her system when she caused a deadly, high-speed six-car wreck on the Southern State Parkway in Hempstead, prosecutors said.
We're in for a mild weather day in NYC Friday, but a First Alert Weather Day is right around the corner, with rounds of rain on tap for Saturday.
Sister Francis Piscatella, New York's oldest person, celebrated her 113th birthday and Pope Leo XIV sent a blessing from the Vatican for the occasion.
A father and son were arrested after police said they found chemicals to make explosives at their home on New York's Long Island.
Scientists say New York's coastal waters are experiencing some of the most severe threats on record, and they're not just environmental.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Saturday night that Cole Thomas Allen will face at least two charges and predicted there will be more.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's running mate says having two women atop the Democratic ticket sends a strong message to voters.
CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang was sitting next to President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner when the chaos unfolded.
Cole Allen, 31, sent an email to family members shortly before the annual press gala, officials told CBS News.
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
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Travelers at Newark Airport may have been exposed to an individual with measles, New Jersey health officials warn.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
The 16th Annual Lustgarten Foundation New York City Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research was held Sunday in Battery Park City.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
Ticketmaster will be rereleasing tickets for Harry Styles' upcoming concerts in New York City that were originally purchased by scalpers, the company says.
The upcoming fashion exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art includes 25 mannequins based on real bodies.
A previously unreleased song is one of many ways Prince is being honored a decade after his death.
Singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw turned to social media for help reconnecting with a New York City bartender after a memorable performance this week.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji will not attend this year's Met Gala, sources said.
The Rockies defeated the Mets 3-1 and 3-0 on Sunday to sweep the rain-interrupted weekend series at Citi Field.
Spencer Arrighetti allowed one run over seven innings, Christian Walker homered and drove home a season-high four runs, and the Astros beat the Yankees 7-4 on Sunday.
The Yankees extended their winning streak to eight games with an 8-3 victory over the Astros on Saturday night.
Kévin Denkey scored twice in the first half to back Roman Celantano and FC Cincinnati blanked the Red Bulls 2-0 on Saturday.
The Knicks recovered after back-to-back losses to beat the Hawks 114-98 on Saturday night.
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An out-of-service escalator at Jamaica Station in Queens is reviving complaints that date back years.
The head of a housing nonprofit in Harlem was arrested after residents complained over delayed repairs.
A 2009 New York City law requiring most roll-down security gates to be at least 70% transparent is set to take effect this summer.
Recurring elevator problems are back and worse than ever at one New York City high-rise, according to tenants.
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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Wayne Gretzky's last Edmonton Oilers jersey worn during game 4 of the Stanley Cup final in 1988 was sold at an auction and made history.
A Bed-Stuy woman is fighting eviction. Neighbors and housing advocates are calling on the city's new Deed Theft Prevention office to step in immediately. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
One person is in critical condition after an overnight shooting in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.
The suspected gunman in the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner will be arraigned Monday in federal court in Washington, D.C. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn reports.
The United Kingdom's King Charles and Queen Camilla will arrive in Washington D.C. for their visit on Monday and will be here for four days.
