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Shooting in the Bronx hospitalizes 2, including 1-year-old girl
Police are searching for a suspect they say opened fire in the middle of the afternoon on Monday in the Bronx, injuring two people. The say a bullet pierced a nearby Honda and another struck a man in the area outside a strip of businesses near 726 Cortlandt Ave., in the Melrose section. Surveillance video shows a person dressed all in black appear to pull a gun and start firing.
New Yorkers part of growing population struggling to fill estrogen patch prescriptions
The Food and Drug Administration is facing mounting pressure to declare an estrogen patch shortage as some medical providers say production isn't keeping up with demand. Women are sounding the alarm and taking extra steps to secure their prescriptions. Andrea Weiss is one of millions of women in the U.S. navigating menopause and part of a growing population reporting that they're struggling to fill their patch prescription.
Marble Hill ICE shooting sparks protest outside NYC hospital
Immigration advocates protested outside NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital after the Department of Homeland Security said an ICE agent shot a man in New York City's Marble Hill neighborhood on Thursday. The shooting happened around 4 p.m. near West 225th Street and Marble Hill Avenue. One witness described scenes of panic, telling CBS News New York that she saw an ICE agent running down the street with a gun. Officials said a 5-year-old child was inside the vehicle when the shooting occurred.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators delay Oct. 7 vigil in Union Square
A vigil in Union Square to remember the victims of the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel grew tense Wednesday as pro-Palestinian demonstrators shouted over speakers. The large crowd included Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Public Advocate Jumaane Williams. Pro-Palestinian demonstrators poured into Union Square, where they raised their voices as the vigil got underway. The protest delayed an evening of remembrance as the NYPD put up gates to separate the groups. "I'm feeling a lot of pain.
Man dies after stabbing on board subway in Queens, police say
A man died Wednesday after he was stabbed on board a subway train in Queens, police say. The NYPD says a person of interest is in custody. It happened on a northbound J train around 5:30 p.m. Police say the 59-year-old victim was stabbed multiple times in the neck and chest. Police sources initially said the attack appeared to be unprovoked, but police later said the victim was stabbed after getting into some kind of argument.
Man walking in Central Park struck and killed by cyclist
A family is grieving the loss of a husband and father of two who was struck and killed by a cyclist last week in Central Park Police said Richie O'Brien, 41, was walking through the park on East Drive near 84th Street on Wednesday when he was hit by a 32-year-old cyclist who was traveling northbound. The impact knocked O'Brien to the ground and threw the cyclist from his bike. He suffered minor minor injuries.
Shootings and stabbings rock area near West Indian American Day Parade in Brooklyn
The NYPD is investigating multiple shootings and stabbings that happened Monday near the West Indian American Day Parade route Police responded to the scene of a 24-year-old man shot in the buttocks at 800 Nostrand Ave., between St. John's Place and Lincoln Place, just after 4 p.m. "There were a bunch of people fighting. All of a sudden you hear pop, pop. People started running. A person on the ground yelling he was shot," a witness said.
Underpass netting to deter pigeons is putting birds at risk, New York wildlife advocates say
Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) -- New York wildlife advocates are calling for a ban on underpass netting, saying pigeons are getting trapped and dying. Nabeela Van, a New York state wildlife rehabilitator, says she and follow bird rescuers noticed netting at the Eighth Street and Broadway underpass in Bayonne, New Jersey, less than two weeks ago. Saturday, a pigeon appeared trapped behind that netting and another looked motionless.
Passengers who helped restrain disruptive man on American Airlines flight describe chaos
A passenger on a flight to Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey was so disruptive, he had to be duct-taped to his seat. Witnesses who were on board the American Airlines flight on Thursday night told CBS News New York his behavior was putting everyone at risk. Juan Mejia, a retired law enforcement officer, and Richard Olenick say the chaos unfolded about two hours into their flight from Dallas, Texas.
Staten Island student pays thousands to get to school, asks Mayor Mamdani to make express buses free for students
New York City schools are almost back in session, and a Staten Island teenager is calling on Mayor Zohran Mamdani to make express buses free for all students. Students get free public transit rides with their OMNY cards, but express buses are excluded. She says it would save families thousands of dollars. During the school year, Daeun Kim, 17, catches the express bus at least five days a week from Staten Island to the Upper West Side. It's a commute she knows all too well. Kim's trip to Fiorello H.
National Weather Service confirms tornado struck NY.'s Atlantic Beach
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National Weather Service confirms tornado struck Atlantic Beach on Long Island
The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado struck Long Island's Atlantic Beach Thursday evening. "Radar data, video of the waterspout coming onshore, and damage reports in the vicinity of the Sun and Surf Beach club in Atlantic Beach allow for confirmation of a tornadic touchdown in this area," the National Weather Service said in a statement Friday morning.
Damage from possible tornado, storms prompts state of emergency in Nassau County
Damage from a possible tornado and Thursday's storms has prompted a state of emergency in Nassau County, officials say. A tornado warning was issued for parts of the county from about 6:45 p.m. to 7 p.m. In a statement, County Executive Bruce Blakeman said a tornado touched down in Atlantic Beach, but the National Weather Service has not yet confirmed those reports. According to the NWS, a waterspout may have come ashore in Atlantic Beach and caused damage.
Conditions at Empty Sky in Jersey City draw the ire of advocates for better 9/11 memorial care
As we approach the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, there is an ongoing fight to repair Jersey City's memorial for the victims. For years, there have been annual ceremonies at the Empty Sky memorial at Liberty State Park, but advocates say it's in poor condition and unfinished Any empty feeling at Empty Sky Caution tape clings to a fence outside the memorial, which honors the 749 New Jersey residents killed on 9/11.
Mamdani administration providing written testimony only to New York City Council's pied-à-terre tax hearing
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New York City Council's pied-à-terre tax hearing to feature only written testimony from Mamdani administration
There are mounting questions and frustration over New York City's pied-à-terre tax , and they're not likely to end soon. Mayor Zohran Mamdani's office has announced it will not send a representative to the City Council's hearing on Tuesday on the new tax and will instead submit written testimony.
Man facing hate crime charges after disrupting NYC synagogue service, police say
A man is facing hate crime charges after a frightening disruption during Shabbat services at a prominent Manhattan synagogue Friday. It all unfolded just after 6 p.m. as the service was getting started inside Central Synagogue, located on Lexington Avenue near East 55th Street. A live stream of the service captured the panic as a man is seen shouting while a security guard attempts to restrain and remove him from the building. "He was screaming and yelling. I heard a loud pop ...
Liberty Island boat tragedy survivor says dark conditions contributed to slow rescue
A man says he saved his wife and her friend after their tour boat capsized near Liberty Island last weekend. A mother and her 5-month-old daughter died and the captain is now facing federal charges. Celebration turned to tragedy quickly A surprise birthday bash on a boat set the stage for unforgettable Saturday night. "We were in front of the Statue of Liberty. They were taking pictures," Jorge Ortiz said by phone Tuesday. Ortiz said their excitement turned into panic in a matter of seconds.
3rd body found in Bronx apartment building days after deadly explosion, fire, officials say
A third body was found Saturday in the Bronx apartment building where a deadly fire broke out earlier this week , officials say. The FDNY says there was "some sort of explosion" Wednesday afternoon at the building on East 209th Street near Decatur Place in the Norwood section. Surveillance video captures glass and debris being blown across the street by the blast. A fire then broke out, engulfing multiple floors and growing to five alarms. Hundreds of first responders spent hours battling the blaze.
Man charged with intentionally setting fire that destroyed historic Brooklyn church
A man is accused of setting a fire that destroyed a historic Brooklyn church in June. Officials say 24-year-old John Jones, of Brooklyn, was arrested Wednesday and charged with intentionally setting fire to South Bushwick Reformed Church on June 19. A federal criminal complaint lays out new evidence investigators say led to the arson arrest.
New Jersey communities again flooded with rain as strong storms move through
Click here for updates on this story NEW JERSEY (WCBS) -- A Tornado Warning was issued in Sussex and Warren Counties in New Jersey Tuesday afternoon as officials prepared for another round of storms across the state. The warning expired at 2:15, only to be followed by a Severe Thunderstorm Warning. Radar estimated rainfall totals in portions of Morris County were up to 6.4 inches at around 11 p.m. In Essex County, the same estimate found 4.7 inches of rain.
New Jersey communities again flooded with rain as strong storms move through
Click here for updates on this story NEW JERSEY (WCBS) -- A Tornado Warning was issued in Sussex and Warren Counties in New Jersey Tuesday afternoon as officials prepared for another round of storms across the state. The warning expired at 2:15, only to be followed by a Severe Thunderstorm Warning. Radar estimated rainfall totals in portions of Morris County were up to 6.4 inches at around 11 p.m. In Essex County, the same estimate found 4.7 inches of rain.
Family of victim of apparent road rage killing on Belt Parkway urge suspects turn themselves in
New York City police are searching for two women wanted in the road rage killing of a father of two early Sunday morning on the Belt Parkway. The victim's family is trying to come to grips with their loved one's violent death. "There's shock, denial, anger" A routine drive home from work turned into heartache for the Queens family of 47-year-old Crisanie Dockery. They described the 47-year-old father of two boys as a man of many talents who cared deeply for his family.
16-year-old carriage horse collapses, dies in Central Park, NYPD says
NEW YORK (WCBS) — A horse collapsed and died Tuesday during a carriage ride in Central Park, shocking parkgoers and leaving its handler rattled. Now, the horse’s death is renewing a push to ban horse carriage rides in New York City. People enjoying a warm summer day in Central Park ended up witnessing tragedy. “I was going on a run, and I saw a horse on the floor struggling to breathe,” Clara Bermudz said. Bermudz said moments later, the carriage horse stopped breathing.
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