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Union Square demonstrations after Israel rescues 4 hostages
The demonstrations come as U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken tries to broker a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
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The demonstrations come as U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken tries to broker a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
A beautiful new mural now greets pedestrians in Union Square. The 7,500 square foot asphalt art is the work of Queens artist Talisa Almonte.
Kai Cenat, the livestreamer who drew a chaotic crowd of thousands to Union Square in 2023, will not be prosecuted for his accused role in the riot.
Livestreamer Kai Cenat will not be prosecuted in connection to the riot that broke out after he promoted a meet-and-greet and giveaway in Union Square last year.
A large crowd of pro-Palestinian demonstrators flooded Union Square on Tuesday, then marched up Sixth Avenue. The demonstration has so far appeared to remain peaceful, but police did take some people into custody.
Police say a woman was randomly punched in the face in Union Square on March 20.
Police are searching for an individual wanted in connection to another random attack on a woman in Manhattan. It happened near Union Square on March 20.
Police say they made a number of arrests during a pro-Palestinian protest in Union Square on Friday.
Union Square's annual Holiday Market opened Thursday with more than 150 vendors eager to sell the best gifts and treats. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3G4VcUI
The Holiday Market is closed on Thanksgiving. Otherwise, it's open every day through Christmas Eve.
CBS New York cameras were in the room as NYPD top brass evaluated their own department's response to the chaos.
Nearly two weeks after thousands of people rioted in Union Square, only CBS New York's cameras were at a closed-door meeting as the NYPD assessed how they handled the situation. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3OFOLLt
Police say they are looking for the 16 people who jumped up and down on an empty BMW.
Police released more pictures of suspects accused of damaging a car at Union Square.
Cenat got on his Twitch overnight and spoke to his fans about last week's incident. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has a look at what he had to say.
Police said two men were sitting on a bench when the suspects allegedly made anti-LGBTQ remarks, then punched and shoved them.
Police released photos of the two people they're searching for in the June attack.
The streamer told his fans he didn't mean to cause the commotion and he wants them to behave better.
Cenat got on his Twitch overnight and spoke to his fans about last week's incident that caused mayhem in Manhattan. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has more on what he had to say.
Security camera images shows individuals accused in vandalism incidents during the crowd surge on Friday.
Police have released photos of people they're looking for in connection with last week's chaos in Union Square. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3qwrC62
Work resumed Monday after up to 6,000 people stormed the area Friday during a social media influencer giveaway.
Thousands of teens showed up for a giveaway by Kai Cenat, but they ended up ripping down construction barriers, using fire extinguishers to spray the crowd and climbing onto the roof of the subway entrance. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Cenat did not have a permit with the city before putting out word on social media about Friday's giveaway.
Cenat did not have a permit with the city before putting out word on social media about Friday's giveaway. Thousands of young people swarmed Union Square, damaging property and injuring officers. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
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The NYPD has revealed chilling new details in the killing of a beloved East Harlem salon owner. They say Vianel Garcia, 44, was killed by her own son, 22-year-old Miguel Duval, who faces second degree murder charges.
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The NYPD has revealed chilling new details in the killing of a beloved East Harlem salon owner. They say Vianel Garcia, 44, was killed by her own son, 22-year-old Miguel Duval, who faces second degree murder charges.
Run-DMC's Darryl McDaniels will headline this weekend's free SummerStage concert at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens.
After several days of searing, summer heat, we've finally got some good news for the Tri-State Area, weather-wise.
A funeral is being held Thursday for NYPD recruit Edgar Ordonez, who died last week after he collapsed during training in the Bronx.
New York City police say officers shot a man who was wielding a machete late Wednesday night in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx.
After several days of searing, summer heat, we've finally got some good news for the Tri-State Area, weather-wise.
New York and New Jersey coped with another day of excessive heat and humidity Wednesday, as well as severe weather.
Severe weather moved through parts of the Tri-State Area amid another heat wave Tuesday, causing widespread damage.
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
The First Alert Weather Team has issued a Red Alert through Wednesday due to excessive heat and humidity in New York City, New Jersey and the entire Tri-State Area.
Heat-related cancellations and delays continued Thursday on NJ Transit lines, prompting anger from riders.
After several days of searing, summer heat, we've finally got some good news for the Tri-State Area, weather-wise.
Sen. Bob Menendez is refuting reports that he's planning to resign after he was convicted on federal bribery charges.
Pressure is mounting on convicted felon Bob Menendez to resign from the U.S. Senate, but not everyone thinks he will.
New York and New Jersey coped with another day of excessive heat and humidity Wednesday, as well as severe weather.
New York's next offshore wind farm, Sunrise Wind, will be seven times bigger than its first one.
Officials in Hempstead are warning beach goers about recent shark sightings and rough seas.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed a a controversial transgender athlete ban Monday which passed last month by the Nassau County legislature along party lines.
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
The First Alert Weather Team has issued a Red Alert through Wednesday due to excessive heat and humidity in New York City, New Jersey and the entire Tri-State Area.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Heat-related cancellations and delays continued Thursday on NJ Transit lines, prompting anger from riders.
Former President Donald Trump is slated to accept the GOP's nomination for president on the fourth and last day of the Republican National Convention.
Ohio Sen. JD Vance delivered a speech on the third night of the Republican National Convention and accepted the party's nomination for vice president.
Sen. Bob Menendez is refuting reports that he's planning to resign after he was convicted on federal bribery charges.
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
At least two cases of measles have been found in people staying at a New York City-run shelter for migrants in Brooklyn.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
A first responder on Long Island is said to be the first in the country, outside a clinical trial, to undergo a life-saving surgery for peripheral artery disease.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
Run-DMC's Darryl McDaniels will headline this weekend's free SummerStage concert at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the case with prejudice based on the misconduct of police and prosecutors.
Josef Martínez scored two second-half goals to help CF Montreal rally for a 2-2 tie with the New York Red Bulls.
Mounsef Bakrar and Talles Magno each scored a second-half goal to help New York City FC rally and play Atlanta United to a 2-2 tie.
Argentina won its second straight Copa America championship, overcoming Lionel Messi's second-half leg injury to beat Colombia 1-0 on Lautaro Martínez's 112th-minute goal.
Fans appeared to breach the security gates at Hard Rock Stadium hours before the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia.
Michael Toglia hit three of the Rockies' six homrs in an 8-5 win over the Mets on Sunday.
It's a tradition that dates back to 1887. Worshippers in Brooklyn paraded through the streets, a beloved Italian tradition.
Yehuda Beinin said his daughter was held in two different homes in Gaza for 54 days.
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection is installing seven miles of porous pavement in Brooklyn.
CBS New York first reported in April that drivers were illegally parking cars in a grassy area alongside a bike lane under the Queensboro Bridge. Since then, community members say they've seen little improvement.
Mayor Eric Adams' rezoning proposal, dubbed "City of Yes," sparked debate at a lengthy public hearing Wednesday.
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.
A funeral is being held today for NYPD recruit Edgar Ordonez, who died last week after he collapsed during training in the Bronx. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge has a look at how he's being remembered.
CBS New York's John Elliott says the heat wave is over. Thursday and Friday will feature temperatures in the mid-80s, with low humidity.
Riders voiced their frustrations on Thursday as they waited at the Secaucus Junction train station. CBS New York's Christine Fan reports.
Police say the shooting happened after officers responded to a domestic disturbance at a luxury building in Mott Haven late Wednesday night. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
Darryl "DMC" McDaniels from the iconic hip-hop group Run-DMC joins CBS New York to talk about his free show in Queens, mental health, and his new cookie business.