Swastikas found scratched into Long Island playground
Safety patrol volunteers spotted three swastikas at a park in Cedarhurst, a village in Hempstead.
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Safety patrol volunteers spotted three swastikas at a park in Cedarhurst, a village in Hempstead.
If elected, Zeldin would be New York's first Jewish Republican governor.
Supervisor Matt Slater issues warning, says community and officers "will stand up against you every single time."
The 39-year-old was taken into custody Thursday on charges of criminal mischief as a hate crime and aggravated harassment.
Surveillance video shows the man drawing a swastika on a pillar at City Hall on Monday evening.
The law was prompted by incidents last year on Long Island, where Confederate flags were hung on a fire truck and station.
It happened just after 11 a.m. on Feb. 6 at a building on the New York University campus.
Vandals found spray paint in the office. It was used just last week to cover up white supremacy graffiti at the baseball field.
The suspect was caught on camera at the 96th Street station.
Lawmakers on Long Island unveiled legislation Tuesday to reduce hate crime graffiti and other acts of intolerance.
Nassau County police say someone scrawled seven swastikas inside Theodore Roosevelt Park in Oyster Bay.
A swastika scribbled in chalk was discovered on Shore Road in Bay Ridge.
Police are looking for the person who scrawled swastikas on an elderly woman's door in the Midwood section of Brooklyn.
The NYPD is looking for the public's help identifying a man wanted for questioning in connection to an aggravated harassment in lower Manhattan.
A suspect who investigators say drew swastikas and messages of hate all over several ambulances twice in one week has been arrested.
CBS2 has obtained exclusive video shows the suspect in action, allegedly drawing swastikas on the vehicles.
Police on Wednesday were investigating a bias incident in Oceanside, Long Island.
It happened around 5 a.m. Wednesday at the Sutton Place Synagogue on East 51st Street.
A man was arrested and charged Thursday with scrawling a swastika and an anti-Semitic slur onto a garage on Staten Island.
For the second time in a week, a south shore neighborhood on Staten Island has been hit with hate and targeted with racist graffiti.
A swastika was found scrawled recently in a middle school bathroom in Chappaqua, and officials were upset Sunday.
The NYPD said a sticker with a swastika, the word "bomb," and today's date were found attacked to a bathroom wall.
Disturbing signs of hate were discovered on a children's playground in Brooklyn Heights.
New York state Sen. Brad Hoylman (D-Manhattan) said Wednesday that he did not think the timing of swastikas that were found carved into an elevator in his apartment building was a coincidence.
Democratic State Senator Brad Hoylman said he found a swastika in his Greenwhich Village apartment building.
Matthew Stafford threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Tyler Higbee early in the fourth quarter and the Rams beat the Jets 19-9 on Sunday.
Drew Lock threw a pair of pick-6s as the Giants lost their franchise-record 10th straight game, 34-7 to the Falcons on Sunday.
The Rangers lost for the 12th time in their last 16 games with a 3-1 defeat to the visiting Hurricanes on Sunday.
A person of interest was taken into custody after a woman was lit on fire while she was asleep on an F train in Brooklyn, NYPD says.
Don't let the sunny skies fool you as dangerously cold weather settles into New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
A person of interest was taken into custody after a woman was lit on fire while she was asleep on an F train in Brooklyn, NYPD says.
Don't let the sunny skies fool you as dangerously cold weather settles into New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Expect jam-packed airports and highways in the New York City area as the holiday travel season kicks into high gear.
The Yankees have found a stopgap at first base, reportedly agreeing to a one-year, $12.5 million contract with Paul Goldschmidt.
NYPD Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey has resigned following a bombshell allegation of sexual misconduct on the job.
Don't let the sunny skies fool you as dangerously cold weather settles into New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Expect jam-packed airports and highways in the New York City area as the holiday travel season kicks into high gear.
New York City congestion pricing is facing a last-ditch effort in federal court to delay the Jan. 5 implementation new tolls in Manhattan.
Snow and frigid temperatures set in across the Tri-State Area on Saturday, the first day of winter.
With the first day of winter quickly approaching, it's time to take a look at what's in store, and how La Niña may factor in.
Don't let the sunny skies fool you as dangerously cold weather settles into New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Expect jam-packed airports and highways in the New York City area as the holiday travel season kicks into high gear.
Party City announced mass layoffs at its headquarters in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, according to an email sent to employees.
A New Jersey drone pilot says most sightings are easily explained after people have been reporting mysterious drones in the state for weeks.
New York City congestion pricing is facing a last-ditch effort in federal court to delay the Jan. 5 implementation new tolls in Manhattan.
Don't let the sunny skies fool you as dangerously cold weather settles into New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Expect jam-packed airports and highways in the New York City area as the holiday travel season kicks into high gear.
A new law in Suffolk County allows police to arrest spectators at street takeovers, not just drivers at the illegal meetups.
The FAA issued a temporary flight restriction for drones over New York City, Long Island and parts of Westchester County. The restrictions are in effect until January 19.
New York City congestion pricing is facing a last-ditch effort in federal court to delay the Jan. 5 implementation new tolls in Manhattan.
NYPD Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey has resigned following a bombshell allegation of sexual misconduct on the job.
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo filed a lawsuit Thursday against a former aide, Charlotte Bennett, who alleged he sexually harassed her in 2020.
The stopgap measure will fund the government and provide tens of billions in disaster relief.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams' former chief advisor Ingrid Lewis-Martin has been indicted on bribery charges, the Manhattan DA announced.
A move in Congress by Sen. Chuck Schumer that would have allowed towns to track drones was blocked Wednesday.
A woman who lost her jaw after being caught in a crossfire in Ukraine can smile again thanks to transformative surgery in New York.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
New York Congressman-elect George Latimer expects "major pushback" to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s potential vaccine policy if he heads Donald Trump's Health and Human Services Department.
A breakthrough treatment is making a huge difference for stroke survivors, improving hand and arm function, and their quality of life.
CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu's mental illness did not stop her. Now, she's highlighting hope and solutions.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was back in federal court in Lower Manhattan on Wednesday for a pretrial hearing.
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.
The annual gala at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts features personalized tributes with performances and testimonials from fellow artists.
Matthew Stafford threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Tyler Higbee early in the fourth quarter and the Rams beat the Jets 19-9 on Sunday.
Drew Lock threw a pair of pick-6s as the Giants lost their franchise-record 10th straight game, 34-7 to the Falcons on Sunday.
The Rangers lost for the 12th time in their last 16 games with a 3-1 defeat to the visiting Hurricanes on Sunday.
Jalen Brunson scored 29 of his season-high 39 points in the second half to power the Knicks to a 104-93 victory over the Pelicans on Saturday night.
Bo Horvat had two goals and an assist, Isaiah George scored his first NHL goal and the Islanders beat the Maple Leafs 6-3 on Saturday night.
As Hanukkah approaches, the Brooklyn organization is in a race against time to deliver gifts to children battling illnesses.
Mets owner Steve Cohen's Metropolitan Park casino complex proposal has picked up steam after gaining the Queens borough president's approval.
Parts of the MTA's emergency exit infrastructure are in a hazardous state of disrepair, according to a new audit report.
The Riverside Church of New York announced this week plans to close its Weekday School after 95 years of caring for local children.
Neighbors living in communities without subway stops say congestion pricing has caused many to consider leaving New York City.
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."
Commissioner Jessica Tisch and other members of the NYPD announced a person of interest in the case was taken into custody on Sunday afternoon.
Curtis Sliwa ran as a Republican against Mayor Eric Adams in 2021. Are his chances any better in 2025? Watch the full interview with CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer.
Scott Stringer ran for mayor of New York City once before, and now he thinks the second time is the charm. Watch the full interview with CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer.
It's open season in the New York City mayor's race as new contenders enter the fray. Democrat Scott Stringer and Republican Curtis Sliwa make their cases to replace Mayor Eric Adams on this episode of "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Dr. Andrew Torchia with Heart of Chelsea Veterinary Group explains some potential pet dangers during the holiday season, especially in homes welcoming guests this time of year.
