Joseph Borgen, Brutally Beaten By Group Of Suspects In Manhattan's Diamond District, Speaks Out: 'My Whole Face Felt Like It Was On Fire For Hours'
The mob allegedly kicked Borgen, beat him with crutches and pepper sprayed him.
The mob allegedly kicked Borgen, beat him with crutches and pepper sprayed him.
CBS2's John Dias spoke with Alain Sanders, a political science professor at St. Peters University in Jersey City.
The unrest comes as a cease-fire was called after more than 10 days of fighting in the Middle East.
The Israeli government said it had agreed to a cease-fire in its conflict with Hamas late Thursday after 11 days of violence that saw over 200 Palestinians and 12 Israelis killed in the worst fighting in the region in years.
As the international community ramped up pressure for a ceasefire deal, senior Hamas officials laid out their conditions on Wednesday for a truce with Israel to end the current cycle of bloodshed in the Mideast.
Three huge explosions shook Gaza City early on Tuesday morning as the conflict between Hamas and Israel continued unbated.
At least 42 people, including children, were killed Sunday in Gaza, and several large buildings were destroyed.
They started in Bay Ridge, where demonstrators chanted and held "Free Palestine" signs.
An Israeli airstrike destroyed a high-rise building in Gaza City that housed offices of The Associated Press and other media outlets.
Thousands of Palestinians grabbed children and belongings and fled their homes Friday as Israel barraged the northern Gaza Strip with tank fire and airstrikes.
With their hands tied here, many feel their voices of protest are all they have to help end the violence.
Pro-Palestinians protested outside the Israeli consulate Tuesday, but they were met by counter-protesters carrying the flag of Israel.
Israel's armed forces and Palestinian militants exchanged rocket fire on Tuesday as days of fighting centered around one of the holiest sites in the world for Muslims, Jews and Christians snowballed into another deadly flare-up in a decades-long conflict.
President Trump promised he might be able to do what eluded his predecessors for decades -- brokering peace between the Israelis and the Palestinians.
Abbas thanked the U.S. for its U.N. abstention vote last week, which allowed the Security Council to adopt a resolution declaring Israeli settlements in territory claimed by Palestinians illegal.
It was a stunning about face from Israel's prime minister intended to repair relations with the United States. Only it didn't work.
The Anti-Defamation League on Wednesday took Detroit Lions running back Reggie Bush to task for an Instagram post the group said equated the situation in Ferguson, Missouri to the Palestinian people.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said the NYPD has stepped up patrols at synagogues and other key locations around the city.
A controversial license plate has spared fear in a neighborhood in southern Brooklyn, and the state now wants the license plates replaced.
A New York delegation led by Gov. Cuomo returned from its two-day "unity mission" to Israel Friday morning.
The Security Council adopted a presidential statement just after midnight Monday in New York that urged Israel and Hamas "to accept and fully implement the humanitarian cease-fire.''
Israel and Hamas launched new attacks Sunday in the raging Gaza war, despite going back and forth over proposals for a temporary halt to nearly three weeks of fighting ahead of a major Muslim holiday.
A group of New Yorkers gathered to rally for Israel in Times Square Sunday afternoon, as the first major ground battle in two weeks between Israel and Hamas militants left dozens dead.
The fighting showed no signs of slowing, despite international calls for a cease-fire and growing concerns about the mounting civilian death toll in Gaza.
Demonstrators on both sides of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict gathered to make their voices heard at the Israeli Consulate on the East Side Wednesday.
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 23rd Annual Tunnel to Towers 5K Run and Walk is being held tomorrow in New York City.
The Pirates hit five homers in a win that delayed New York from clinching home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.
Thousands gathered at Central Park's Great Lawn on Saturday for the annual Global Citizen Festival.
It won't rain nonstop in the Tri-State Area, but you'll want an umbrella handy Saturday and Sunday.
The 23rd Annual Tunnel to Towers 5K Run and Walk is being held tomorrow in New York City.
Thousands gathered at Central Park's Great Lawn on Saturday for the annual Global Citizen Festival.
It won't rain nonstop in the Tri-State Area, but you'll want an umbrella handy Saturday and Sunday.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams spoke publicly Saturday for the first time since pleading not guilty to charges.
Knicks to trade Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo and first-round pick to Timberwolves for Karl-Anthony Town, report says
It won't rain nonstop in the Tri-State Area, but you'll want an umbrella handy Saturday and Sunday.
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?
It won't rain nonstop in the Tri-State Area, but you'll want an umbrella handy Saturday and Sunday.
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.
It won't rain nonstop in the Tri-State Area, but you'll want an umbrella handy Saturday and Sunday.
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.
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.
Despite suspending his campaign, the independent presidential candidate was fighting to have his name restored to the state's ballot.
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.
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 Pirates hit five homers in a win that delayed New York from clinching home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.
Knicks to trade Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo and first-round pick to Timberwolves for Karl-Anthony Town, report says
Rhys Hoskins hit a grand slam off Sean Manaea in the first inning and the Mets went on to an 8-4 loss to the NL Central champion Brewers on Friday.
Bryan Reynolds homered twice, lifting the Pirates over the Yankees 4-2 on Friday night.
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.
The HOPE Inside Center within the Harlem Wells Fargo has helped more than 500 people increase savings and decrease debt for free.
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 28 at 7:30 p.m.
The annual Global Citizen Festival drew thousands to Central Park on Saturday. The rain didn't deter fans from attending the free concert for a good cause.
A stretch of Atlantic Avenue in Queens is now renamed for Krystyna Naprawa, a beloved school crossing guard who was killed on the job in 2023.
More bone fragments have washed ashore in Brooklyn. This is now the fourth time police have investigated possible human remains in the area. The latest remains were discovered Thursday afternoon near Water Street.
Hezbollah confirms an Israeli airstrike on Friday killed their leader, Hassan Nasrallah, in a severe blow to the terrorist group, marking a potentially major escalation in the region. CBS News New York's Derick Waller reports.