Times Square NYPD machete attacker sentenced to 27 years
Trevor Bickford was sentenced to 27 years Thursday for attacking NYPD officers with a machete on New Year's Eve in 2022 near Times Square.
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Trevor Bickford was sentenced to 27 years Thursday for attacking NYPD officers with a machete on New Year's Eve in 2022 near Times Square.
Julie Hansson, a friend of victim Carrie Bernans, said, "We were literally in the wrong place at the wrong time."
Julie Hansson, a friend of victim Carrie Bernans, recounted the horror of the early New Year's Day car attack on 34th Street. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner has the story.
Carrie Bernans suffered broken bones and was knocked unconscious when police say a man trying to flee struck a food stand that fell on her.
Piles and piles of confetti filled Times Square after the crowd left, but cleaning crews were on the scene all night.
Hundreds of thousands people flooded Times Square to watch New York City's iconic ball drop.
People from all over the world came together to reflect on the past year and look ahead to a new one.
For some people, New Year's Eve celebrations also mean taking part in superstitions for good luck in the new year. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports on some of the popular ones, and maybe some you've never even heard of from around the world.
CBS New York's Lonnie Quinn joined revelers in Times Square on New Year's Eve. https://cbsn.ws/4aF8ntd
Crowds are packed into Times Square as we are less than two hours away from the New Year's Eve ball drop. CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis spoke to revelers who came to New York City from all over the world to ring in 2024. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/4aF8ntd
We're now just hours away from 2024, and all eyes are on Times Square, where hundreds of thousands of people will be ringing in the new year. CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/4aF8ntd
From Sydney to San Francisco, the world's major cities mark the beginning of the new year with grand firework displays and other traditions.
This New Year's Eve, fireworks will light up the skies over NYC to ring in 2024. We have a list of where to watch.
Barricades line the streets and traffic is restricted around Times Square, except for street sweepers giving the area a final scrub before the party starts. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
Before tonight's ball drop in New York's Times Square rings in 2024 on the East Coast, revelers can spend the waning hours of New Year's Eve watching performers celebrate the beginning of a new year with music and dance.
There could be a stray sprinkle or flurry as we approach midnight, but nothing that will dampen the celebrations in Times Square!
At midnight on New Year's Eve, revelers across the globe will sing "Auld Lang Syne," but not everyone knows the lyrics to the New Year's song or its origin.
Need last-minute champagne or a quick bite to eat? Here are the stores and restaurants open on New Year's Eve.
A successful ball drop test on the eve of New Year's Eve means the party's ready to get started in Times Square.
We are just over 24 hours away from ringing in the New Year, and it's no easy task getting everything ready for the celebration in Times Square. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/41Kp96u
From eating certain foods to ringing in the new year with family and friends, we asked some people about their New Year's Eve traditions.
New Year's Eve celebration organizers tested the ball drop in Times Square on Saturday. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian spoke to visitors taking it all in as we count down to 2024. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/41Kp96u
CBS New York's Bradley Blackburn shows how the city is preparing for another massive New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square.
We're just about 48 hours away from the start of 2024, and the NYPD says they're ready for anything. CBS New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas reports from Times Square. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3RFOgCD
The NYPD and FBI are preparing to secure Times Square for the hundreds of thousands of visitors expected at Sunday's New Year's Eve celebration.
Jodi Rell, who became Connecticut's second female governor when John Rowland resigned in a corruption scandal, has died at 78.
Burn bans in New Jersey have been lifted after significant rainfall in the state.
The new soccer stadium across from Citi Field will be called Etihad Park, NYCFC and the United Arab Emirates airline announced.
Amid an unprecedented uptick in brush fires and a drought warning, it's raining in New York City for the first time in weeks.
The leaders are accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes over the war in Gaza and the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.
The new soccer stadium across from Citi Field will be called Etihad Park, NYCFC and the United Arab Emirates airline announced.
Amid an unprecedented uptick in brush fires and a drought warning, it's raining in New York City for the first time in weeks.
A woman died Wednesday after being struck by an unmarked police vehicle in Brooklyn, police sources say.
A banana duct-taped to a wall sold for $6.2 million at an art auction in New York on Wednesday.
A Brooklyn woman who was wrongly marked as deceased by the government in 2022 says the problem has caused a years-long struggle.
Jodi Rell, who became Connecticut's second female governor when John Rowland resigned in a corruption scandal, has died at 78.
The weather is shifting and bringing much-needed rain to the Tri-State Area. There may even be snow in parts of New York.
It looks like the Tri-State Area will get a substantial soaking of rain later this week, something it definitely needs due to the risk of wildfires.
The risk of wildfire development will remain elevated across the Tri-State Area through the next several days.
A Red Flag Warning is in effect today across the entire Tri-State Area until 6 p.m.
Burn bans in New Jersey have been lifted after significant rainfall in the state.
A crane accident in Montville, New Jersey turned a routine tree trimming job into a chaotic mess when the machine fell onto a house.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy updated commuters Wednesday on what's being done to correct issues on the rails.
The weather is shifting and bringing much-needed rain to the Tri-State Area. There may even be snow in parts of New York.
New Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer is trying to throw a monkey wrench into Gov. Kathy Hochul's congestion pricing plan.
The iconic Stella Ristorante in Floral Park, Long Island will close on Dec. 31 after 64 years in business.
The weather is shifting and bringing much-needed rain to the Tri-State Area. There may even be snow in parts of New York.
Dozens of Suffolk County homeowners are shocked after they say FEMA denied their requests for aid after storms caused devastating damage in August.
Leaders in Nassau and Suffolk counties rolled out a strategy Monday to try and stop congestion pricing.
A cellphone company worker says he was attacked by a Long Island law enforcement officer while doing his job.
Jodi Rell, who became Connecticut's second female governor when John Rowland resigned in a corruption scandal, has died at 78.
New York City special education students are not getting the services they were promised, according to the United Federation of Teachers.
Jessica Tisch, the head of the Department of Sanitation, was appointed New York City's new police commissioner on Wednesday.
New Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer is trying to throw a monkey wrench into Gov. Kathy Hochul's congestion pricing plan.
Linda McMahon is a co-chair of President-elect Donald Trump's transition team and was the Small Business Administrator in his first term.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced a $150 million investment in a new state-of-the-art cell and gene therapy hub to be built on Long Island.
Chris Stapleton took home four Country Music Association Awards and hardly left the stage on Wednesday night, while an absent Morgan Wallen won the night's biggest prize, entertainer of the year.
The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
Sean "Diddy" Combs has tried to reach out to prospective witnesses and sway public opinion from jail in NYC to influence potential jurors in his sex trafficking trial, prosecutors say.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
The new soccer stadium across from Citi Field will be called Etihad Park, NYCFC and the United Arab Emirates airline announced.
Jalen Brunson scored 36 points, Karl-Anthony Towns added 34 and the Knicks beat the Suns 138-122 for their fourth straight win.
Mika Zibanejad scored and added an assist as the New York Rangers edged the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night.
Speedy center fielder Jose Siri has been acquired by the New York Mets from the Tampa Bay Rays for reliever Eric Orze.
The Calgary Flames rallied to a victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.
A new state-of-the-art trash system in NYCHA's Polo Grounds Towers in Harlem promises to tackle energy, rodent and recycling issues.
Families in Central Harlem will soon settle into their new homes at Marcus Garvey Village, which also brings free gathering spaces to the community and an LGBTQ center.
The Hispanic Society's new exhibit traces how different cultures influenced the women of Spain as they found their own voices throughout history.
Brooklyn transit riders are worried about an ongoing proposal to cut bus stops as part of a redesign project.
A Long Island man's life savings were stolen from his bank account, and he says he's been waiting a year to get it back.
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.
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."
Political analyst Sean Pittman explains what's in store for President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet nominees.
Amid an unprecedented uptick in brush fires and a drought warning, it's raining in New York City for the first time in weeks. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Gov. Phil Murphy met with NJ Transit and Amtrak officials after a problematic summer of delays and cancelations.
A New York City Council committee is voting on Mayor Eric Adams' proposal to change the city's housing regulations.
New York City's first rainfall in weeks comes after the mayor enacted drought restrictions amid an unprecedented uptick in brush fires. CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku and Elijah Westbrook report.
