Man Accused Of Trying To Rob NYPD Rabbi Arrested
Suspect Rafael Diaz, 39, was seen leaving the 24th Precinct on Tuesday night.
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Suspect Rafael Diaz, 39, was seen leaving the 24th Precinct on Tuesday night.
Police said Rabbi Alvin Kass was approached by a man who said he was hungry and needed money.
Each officer of the precinct donated a backpack to be given away for free.
NYPD data shows shootings are up 87% so far this year compared to this time last year, and up 143% for the month of August.
New York City lawmakers are questioning if a work slowdown within the NYPD is playing a role in rising crime statistics.
Mayor Bill de Blasio said Monday's announcement was part of the city's commitment to the Obama Foundation to continue working on police reform.
Investigators said the man who pushed a woman to the ground and tried to rape her at around 11 a.m. on Saturday is 31-year-old Jose Reyes of the Bronx.
Bodega owners across the city are begging police for faster response to escalating violent crimes inside their stores.
There was a community effort in Manhattan on Sunday to bridge the gap between the city's youth and the NYPD.
Police said the men got into an argument that escalated when the suspect pulled out a knife and allegedly slashed the victim's face.
Police are looking for a man accused of groping women in Brooklyn then speeding away on a moped.
By Sunday morning, there were at least seven victims of overnight shootings in Brooklyn, Queens and The Bronx.
Police are looking for a woman caught on camera during an attempted robbery in The Bronx that turned violent.
It's unclear if this is the same suspect wanted for breaking hundreds of window on 7 trains since May.
The NYPD's scuba unit and FDNY crews assisted with rescuing the woman, who was taken to the hospital.
Surveillance video shows two gunmen exchange fire on a crowded sidewalk as people and cars pass by.
There will be a public hearing before the City council votes on the amended language.
Police say a driver rammed into an outdoor seating area in Greenpoint, Brooklyn on Thursday, and kept going.
Changes are coming to the city's controversial chokehold bill that subjects officers to criminal charges.
Federal officials say 21-year-old Dzenan Camovic, who is in the U.S. illegally, repeatedly yelled "Allahu Akbar" during the June 3 attack.
The 7 line subway window smasher that has caused hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of damage -- has struck again.
Bodega and deli owners in the city told CBS2 crime has never before been this out of hand.
Two-thirds of uniformed officers below the rank of sergeant will shift to Sunday through Thursday or Tuesday through Saturday.
The NYPD's top cop is now putting more officers on the streets during the weekends.
Police said the incident happened on Aug. 17 at around 6 p.m. at the Ridgewood Flower Shop at 357 Saint Nicholas Ave.
The injury-depleted Brooklyn Nets beat the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night.
The Boston Bruins defeated the New York Islanders on Wednesday night.
Kyrie Irving scored 23 points and the Dallas Mavericks beat the New York Knicks on Wednesday night.
Jordan Binnington set the St. Louis franchise record with his 152nd victory as the Blues beat the Devils on Wednesday night.
The Carolina Hurricanes rallied to beat the New York Rangers on Wednesday night.
The New York City Police Department said it's ready to keep everyone safe at the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
A family on Long Island has been forced out of their home right before Thanksgiving after an alleged drunk driver crashed into it.
A water main break on the Upper West Side disrupted subway service on multiple lines Wednesday afternoon.
A Queens homeowner tells CBS News New York she believes a solar panel company misled her about the cost, which the company denies.
A judge's scathing ruling Wednesday moves New York City's troubled Rikers Island jail complex a step closer to a federal takeover.
Thanksgiving is just a day away, but will the weather cooperate for the parade and holiday travel plans?
A Thanksgiving winter storm is headed for the New York area, but first we had to deal with some rain Tuesday morning.
A Thanksgiving storm is forecast to bring rain, and even snow, for some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Thanksgiving week starts Monday with partly sunny skies and temps in the mid 50s, but things will change from there.
The MTA announced the Federal Highway Administration has given congestion pricing the green light, clearing the way for it to start on Jan. 5, 2025.
The City of Hoboken was targeted in a ransomware attack Wednesday morning, officials said. The cyber attack forced the closure of City Hall, and shut down all online city services.
Thanksgiving is just a day away, but will the weather cooperate for the parade and holiday travel plans?
A New Jersey minister who has spent over two decades helping people experiencing homelessness says his efforts have been put on hold right before Thanksgiving.
Airport staffing issues and weather slowed down one of the busiest holiday travel days across the Tri-State Area on Tuesday.
The first of three arches for the Portal North Bridge arrived at the construction site in Kearny Tuesday.
A Long Island family says they caught porch pirates swiping a package from their home earlier this month, but they weren't the ones who had ordered the item.
A family on Long Island has been forced out of their home right before Thanksgiving after an alleged drunk driver crashed into it.
Love the idea or hate it, the Long Island Thanksgiving turkey pizza pie is going viral at Pino's Pizza in Deer Park.
A Babylon boat yard went up in flames after an intoxicated woman drove the wrong way and crashed into boats, police said.
New Jersey Sen. George Helmy said congestion pricing could drive businesses out of New York City and into the Garden State on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Former Sen. Bob Menendez, a Democrat from New Jersey, was convicted of 16 felony counts in July.
President Biden has been briefed on the incidents and "unequivocally" condemns threats of political violence, the White House said.
United States Rep. Ritchie Torres says he's "open to" running for governor in New York after questioning the actions of Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams.
Americans are most thankful for family and friends, which may be why they'll try to steer away from politics at Thanksgiving.
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden made a rare visit to Staten Island on Monday to honor service members and their families ahead of Thanksgiving.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
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.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.
Harvey Weinstein's lawyers filed a legal claim alleging that he is receiving substandard medical treatment in unhygienic conditions while in custody at Rikers Island.
New York's iconic Blue Man Group is packing it in after more than 30 years on stage.
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
Lawyers for actor Jonathan Majors and Grace Jabbari agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice, according to a joint filing in Manhattan federal court.
The injury-depleted Brooklyn Nets beat the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night.
The Boston Bruins defeated the New York Islanders on Wednesday night.
Kyrie Irving scored 23 points and the Dallas Mavericks beat the New York Knicks on Wednesday night.
Jordan Binnington set the St. Louis franchise record with his 152nd victory as the Blues beat the Devils on Wednesday night.
The Carolina Hurricanes rallied to beat the New York Rangers on Wednesday night.
A Queens homeowner tells CBS News New York she believes a solar panel company misled her about the cost, which the company denies.
Tenants in a six-story building in Queens say they were forced to climb stairs amid a six-week-long elevator outage.
The new Davis Center will bring back the wonder of skating and swimming alongside Harlem Meer in Central Park.
Thursday marks exactly 60 years since the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge opened to much fanfare.
Nov. 29 is the last day for New York City restaurants to remove roadway dining sheds, which will now be seasonal under new regulations set by the City Council.
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."
CBS News New York's John Elliott has your weather forecast for November 27 at 11 p.m.
Officials say two acres of Prospect Park were damaged in a brush fire in November.
Family members confirm remains found in Georgia belong to a Scarsdale couple who vanished 44 years ago.
Final preparations were put in place Wednesday ahead of the 98th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports.
An investigation is underway after a woman boarded a plane at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City and flew to France without a ticket.
