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Judge temporarily blocks deportation of man shot by ICE agent in NYC's Marble Hill
A judge handed down an order temporarily barring the man who was shot by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in New York City's Marble Hill neighborhood on Thursday from being deported. Friday's order also bars federal agents from transferring Oscar Bergal to any facility outside the Southern or Eastern Districts of New York or the District of New Jersey without prior court approval.
Arrests at NYC demonstration ahead of Netanyahu's speech at UN General Assembly
The NYPD took multiple protesters into custody Thursday at a demonstration near the United Nations as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepared to address the General Assembly The demonstrators gathered to protest the war in Gaza and Netanyahu's address. It was organized by Jewish Voice for Peace. Dozens took part in a sit-in at 39th Street and First Avenue, blocking the street.
Victim in Times Square stabbing identified as Bank of America employee
The person who died after being stabbed by a woman Monday afternoon in Times Square was identified as a New Jersey woman who worked for Bank of America. Erin Piacenti, 32, of Chester, New Jersey, was stabbed in the abdomen after Pamela Cisneros, 49, pulled out two knives and randomly attacked Piacenti and a 68-year-old man, police said. The NYPD said responding officers were forced to shoot and kill Cisneros when she advanced toward them with the knives.
Victim in Times Square stabbing identified as Bank of America employee
The person who died after being stabbed by a woman Monday afternoon in Times Square was identified as a New Jersey woman who worked for Bank of America. Erin Piacenti, 32, was stabbed in the abdomen after Pamela Cisneros, 49, pulled out two knives and randomly attacked Piacenti and a 68-year-old man, police said. The NYPD said responding officers were forced to shoot and kill Cisneros when she advanced towards them with the knives.
Queens community mourns mother, baby killed off Liberty Island after boat capsized
A community in Queens is mourning the loss of a woman and her 5-month-old daughter after a boat capsized in the New York Harbor. A family trip ended in heartbreaking loss for Andres Garcia, who tragically lost both his wife and child. It happened Saturday night when emergency crews responded to an overturned 22-foot boat carrying 14 people near Liberty Island. While 12 people were safely rescued, NYPD divers pulled out Sara Sanchez, 27, and her baby, Antonella. Both later died at the hospital.
1 dead, nearly 2 dozen hurt after Queens fire spreads to 3 buildings, officials say
One person has died and nearly two dozen were hurt when a fire broke out in Flushing, Queens, on Saturday, officials say. The fire was reported just before 10 a.m. on 41st Road near College Point Boulevard. 5-alarm fire spreads to 3 buildings Officials say the fire started on the first floor of a two-story, wood-frame home in a row of five buildings.
4 tornadoes touched down in New Jersey and New York, National Weather Service says
The National Weather Service on Wednesday confirmed four tornadoes touched down in northern New Jersey and New York during severe storms on Tuesday. In New Jersey, one hit the Stanhope-Mount Olive area in Sussex County, and two touched down in Morris County – one in Lower Berkshire Valley and one in Parsippany-Troy Hills. In New York, officials confirmed an EF-0 tornado developed in Purchase, Westchester County, and traveled toward Rye Brook.
NYC mayor Mamdani releases "Rental Ripoff" report to improve living conditions for tenants
Christina Fan Mayor Zohran Mamdani released a report full of recommendations to improve living conditions for New York City tenants. The "Rental Ripoff" report was released Thursday morning, stemming from months of hearings where hundreds of tenants stepped forward to air their grievances. Mamdani said New Yorkers have been paying too much rent and getting too little in return. The new report includes 23 proposals aimed at correcting that imbalance.
Rex Heuermann faces sentencing for Gilgo Beach serial killings on Long Island
Rex Heuermann will be sentenced after he pleaded guilty to a killing spree that spanned decades and became known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings. The 62-year-old was arrested in 2023 for the murders dating back to 1993. He admitted in April that he strangled eight sex workers to death, dismembered and hid their bodies across Long Island. He was charged with killing Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman, Amber Costello, Maureen Brainard-Barnes, Sandra Costilla, Jessica Taylor and Valerie Mack.
New Jersey Asian American authors bring long-missing representation to children's books
For generations, the heroes of children's literature often looked the same, leaving millions of young readers searching for a reflection that wasn't there. This Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a new wave of authors is rewriting the script. A few years ago, when Ran Wei of Maplewood, New Jersey, went searching for children's books to read to her daughter, Lily, she found almost no characters who looked like her family.
Schools closed again after warehouse fire in Belleville, N.J. destroys entire block
Schools in Belleville, New Jersey, are closed for a second day, after a massive fire scorched an entire block Sunday. Flames broke out at a mattress factory at 347 Cortlandt St. The blaze quickly spread to both sides of the building and burned for hours. White smoke could still be seen Tuesday morning coming from the affected buildings. The air quality also remains hazardous. Belleville school officials said most schools would be back open Tuesday.
Applications open for free child care program for NYC workers
Free child care for New York City workers is on the way as applications for a new pilot program open Thursday. Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced plans for the Little Apple program in March. It will provide full-day care for 40 children ranging from 6 weeks to 3 years old. It will run from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. The center will be housed at the David N. Dinkins Manhattan Municipal Building downtown.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are set to visit New York City. Here's what to know.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are arriving in New York City on Wednesday as part of their four-day visit to the United States. The two have a full schedule ahead as their trip celebrates 250 years of ties between America and the United Kingdom. The royals are coming from Washington, D.C. There, they met with President Trump, and King Charles III delivered a rare address before Congress. The last time the king was in the Big Apple was September 2023, shortly after he was coronated.
Dozens of potential G train disruptions spark outrage from NYC officials
New York City residents and leaders are speaking out about the negative impacts of planned closures and disruptions for the MTA's G train. This is the only subway line that serves Greenpoint, so the news is not sitting well with the community. The MTA is planning 10 weekend closures and more than two dozen overnight shutdowns this year, according to Antonio Reynoso, the Brooklyn borough president.
Man convicted in fatal shooting of NYPD Det. Jonathan Diller set to be sentenced
Guy Rivera, the man convicted of fatally shooting NYPD Det. Jonathan Diller during a traffic stop in 2024, is due in court for a sentencing hearing Monday. On April 1, Rivera was found guilty of aggravated manslaughter, along with criminal possession of a weapon. The jury found him not guilty of murder, the most serious charge. He was also found guilty of attempted murder for trying to shoot NYPD Sgt. Sasha Rosen, who was with Diller at the time. Rivera, 36, faces up to 90 years in prison.
Opening statements set for Harvey Weinstein rape retrial in NYC
Harvey Weinstein's trial is set to begin Tuesday with opening statements in a Manhattan courtroom. This is the former movie producer's third rape trial in New York after he was tried in 2020 and 2025. He is accused of third-degree rape of actress Jessica Mann in a hotel room in 2013. Weinstein, 73, is currently serving a 16-year sentence from a conviction in California.
Devastating fire in Newark, N.J. displaces nearly 60 residents, leaves 6 firefighters hurt, officials say
At least six Newark, New Jersey, firefighters were hurt and dozens of residents were displaced as a devastating fire ripped through multiple buildings overnight. Crews rushed to the scene on Jefferson Street, where the fire started at around 10:30 p.m. Friday and then spread to five buildings, officials said. Smoke detectors were heard screeching up and down the block when firefighters arrived.
NJ Transit emergency drills held at MetLife Stadium before FIFA World Cup
The New Jersey Transit Police Department is conducting its annual emergency response drill Saturday at MetLife Stadium. This year, the training exercise comes in preparation for the FIFA World Cup, when massive crowds are expected to pack NJ Transit trains and buses.
Suspect accused of firing deadly shot at 7-month-old Brooklyn girl faces arraignment
The man accused of shooting and killing a baby girl in Brooklyn is expected to be arraigned Wednesday. Amuri Greene, 21, was allegedly on the back of a moped when he fired a shot that struck Kaori Patterson-Moore on April 1 in East Williamsburg. Suspect faces numerous charges Prosecutors say Greene fired multiple shots into a crowd of people, killing Kaori and injuring her 2-year-old brother. Then, he and the driver of the moped, Matthew Rodriguez, tried to drive away, police said.
Harvey Weinstein facing third rape trial in New York City
Jury selection for Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial in a Manhattan courtroom could begin as soon as Tuesday. The disgraced movie mogul is accused of third-degree rape of actress Jessica Mann in a New York City hotel room in 2013. He was tried two other times in 2020 and 2025 on sexual assault charges in New York. The judge has to rule on some pre-trial motions first. Once that is finished, the trial can start.
Tractor-trailer plows into Clifton, New Jersey building
A tractor-trailer driver is hospitalized after crashing headfirst into a two-story building in Clifton, New Jersey early Monday morning. Neighbors said they heard a loud boom around 2:30 a.m near Kensington Avenue and Route 3. When they went outside, they saw the cab of the truck fully inside a building. Video from the scene shows the garage demolished when the truck barely missed the home next door.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani marks 100 days in office. Here's where his agenda is at.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is marking 100 days in office Friday as he continues to pursue his ambitious policy agenda. The mayor has moved quickly to deliver some key campaign promises, including expanding free child care programs and creating an Office of Community Safety. But he has also faced significant challenges. Mamdani has led the Big Apple through two severe winter storms and deep freezes that resulted in the deaths of 19 New Yorkers.
NYU strike could start Monday as 900+ non-tenured faculty members seek new contract
New York University is up against the clock to reach a new contract with hundreds of non-tenured faculty members, who say they're prepared to go on strike without a new deal by Monday's deadline. Negotiations are set to resume Friday morning, but the university says classes will go on as scheduled when students return from spring break next week regardless of what happens.
Molotov cocktails thrown at Staten Island house, search underway for 2 suspects, NYPD says
Three Molotov cocktails were thrown at a house on Staten Island and a search for suspects is underway, New York City police said Thursday. The NYPD said officers responded to a report of a possible explosive device on Roma Avenue late Wednesday night. Although improvised explosives were thrown, there were no reports of any explosions, fires or injuries at the scene, police said. Investigators said two suspects took off in a two-door sedan. There have been no arrests made at this time.
Chain-reaction crash involving FDNY truck in Brooklyn leaves 1 person dead, several injured
One person was killed and at least 10 others were injured in a chain-reaction crash involving an FDNY truck and three other vehicles in Brooklyn on Tuesday night. It happened at around 6:45 p.m. in the Gravesend section of the borough, police said Video shows the fire truck, with its lights and sirens on, heading east on Avenue South before striking a white commercial van at the intersection of West 11th Street. The fire truck then strikes an Access-A-Ride van and a Lexus.
Large fire causes "extensive damage" to Long Island elementary school
Officials said there is "extensive damage" as a fire engulfed an elementary school on Long Island. The three-alarm fire was reported at 4:40 a.m. Tuesday at West Side Elementary School in Laurel Hollow. The Oyster Bay Fire Department is on scene, where flames were seen shooting out of the roof. CBS News New York Video from Chopper 2 shows large, billowing clouds of smoke were also seen overhead as responders worked to extinguish the flames.
NYPD, Mayor Mamdani to discuss explosive devices found outside Gracie Mansion
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch will be holding a news conference Monday at Gracie Mansion, where homemade bombs were ignited during protests. Officials said two devices found at the mayor's residence were improvised explosive devices, or IEDs, that could have seriously injured or killed someone. A third is being investigated. The FBI also launched a terrorism investigation into the incident.
NYC schools are back open but attendance took a hit after the historic snowstorm
Classroom attendance took a hit Tuesday after New York City pubic schools opened in-person following a snow day for the historic blizzard. Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the decision Monday afternoon, which drew sharp criticism from officials and teachers. Some 170,000 people signed a petition calling for remote learning Tuesday. Are schools open today in NYC? The city's schools chancellor, Kamar Samuels, said 63% of students citywide returned to school Tuesday.
Watch Live: New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill to give update after major blizzard
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is set to give an update after a major blizzard dumped more than two feet of snow in some areas. The governor is set to speak at 10 a.m. CBS News New York will be streaming her update live. The big story Tuesday morning wasn't just the volume of snow, but the temperature. Overnight lows dipped into the 20s, causing a widespread refreeze of the slush from Monday. Officials say roads that look clear may have black ice patches, especially on bridges and overpasses.
NewYork-Presbyterian, nurses union reach tentative agreement, potentially ending strike
The New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) has reached a tentative contract agreement with NewYork-Presbyterian, signaling a potential end to the longest nurses strike in New York City history. The two sides started bargaining at 11 a.m. Thursday. Just after midnight, there was an announcement of a tentative deal. This is the second tentative settlement after nurses overwhelmingly voted down a proposal last week. Nurses still have to vote to ratify the deal.
NewYork-Presbyterian nurses head back to bargaining table as strike reaches sixth week
Nurses at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital are heading back to the picket line as representatives take a seat at the bargaining table in an effort to reach a new contract. The largest and longest nurses strike in New York City history is entering its 39th day as the union and hospital continue to disagree. The main issue is over-staffing, which is the subject of Thursday's bargaining session. Nurses said they recently won a legal battle against the hospital on this very issue.
Archbishop Hicks leading first Ash Wednesday at St. Patrick's Cathedral in NYC
The newly-installed Archbishop Ronald Hicks will be leading Ash Wednesday in New York City, one of the busiest days on the Catholic calendar. The holiday marks the start of Lent, which is the 40-day period of fasting, prayer and self-reflection leading up to Easter. Hicks was installed just 12 days ago and will be hosting Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral in the morning to begin the most solemn season for Catholics.
NYC Mayor Mamdani to release first preliminary budget as he works to fix city's financial crisis
Mayor Zohran Mamdani will be unveiling his financial plan for New York City. It comes on the heels of the announcement that the state will give the city $1.5 billion to help fix a massive budget shortfall. Mamdani said the Big Apple is facing a big gap of $7 billion, which was lowered from $12 billion. A big question many have ahead of the budget release is whether he will still try to tax the rich.
Nurses strike could end after union reaches tentative agreements at NYC hospitals
The largest and longest nurses strike in New York City history could soon be over. A vote Wednesday on a tentative deal could have nurses returning to work within days. The New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) said NewYork-Presbyterian nurses reached an agreement with the hospital Tuesday night. Union officials said nurses will vote on whether to ratify the proposal, which delivers the same contract priorities to all the striking nurses at different hospitals.
1 dead, 9 injured in "terrible" house fire in Elmhurst, Queens. Here's what we know.
One person was killed and nine others were injured in a house fire in Elmhurst, Queens, on Monday night. FDNY officials it was just before 7 p.m. when the 911 call came in. Responding firefighters were forced to battle the blaze at a home on Dongan Avenue near Broadway in the bitter cold. Firefighters worked feverishly to stop the flames from spreading and the search for possible people inside, specifically in the basement, where there was three to four feet of water, lasted hours, officials said.
New Yorkers bundle up as officials expand safety efforts amid freezing weather
New Yorkers are trying their best to stay warm as frigid weather continues to have a chokehold on the Tri-State Area. The National Weather Service said the temperatures are running 10 to 15 degrees below average. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani recently said it was warmer in some parts of Antarctica compared to the Big Apple. The area is under a cold alert Monday morning, and workers in New York are doing what they can to protect themselves from the brutal weather.
New York's Archbishop-designate Ronald Hicks to be formally installed at St. Patrick's Cathedral
Bishop Ronald Hicks will officially assume his new title as New York's archbishop at a service Friday afternoon. The installation Mass will take place at 2 p.m. at St. Patrick's Cathedral in Midtown Manhattan. It will start with the Illinois-native knocking on the doors where Cardinal Timothy Dolan will welcome him in, marking the start of an official transfer of leadership. A vespers ceremony was held Thursday night, which included psalms, hymns, scriptures and prayers.
2 injured during large 4-alarm fire at Bronx building, officials say
Two elderly people were rushed to the hospital after flames erupted at a 5-story mixed-use building in the Bronx, firefighters said. The blaze started just after midnight Monday on the top floor of the building at the corner of Grand Concourse and 167th Street. The flames spread, and it quickly became a four-alarm fire. More than 200 fire and EMS personnel responded to the scene. The cold weather made it tough for firefighters to put it out.
Luigi Mangione back in New York federal court for hearing
Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering United Heathcare CEO Brian Thompson, is due back in court Friday for a hearing regarding his federal case. The judge is considering whether prosecutors can seek the death penalty, and if evidence seized during Mangione's arrest will be admissible. At Mangione's last hearing, Judge Margaret Garnett set a trial date for the federal case. She said jury selection will start Sept. 8, and opening statements will start Oct. 13.
Paterson, N.J. residents are frustrated streets are still covered with snow, ice days after the storm
Cars are struggling to navigate the roads and pedestrians can barely make out the crosswalks in Paterson, New Jersey, days after a major snowstorm hit the Tri-State Area. Mayor Andre Sayegh said the city is doing its best to cope with an enormous amount of snow, but families said the conditions are unacceptable. Lifelong Paterson residents say removal efforts have never been this atrocious. Stacy Drakeford said she would give the city an "F" in terms of a grade for the cleanup.
How to watch Mikie Sherrill's inauguration as New Jersey's 57th governor
Mikie Sherrill is being inaugurated Tuesday morning as New Jersey's 57th governor during a ceremony in Newark, where she will become the first Democratic woman to hold the state's highest office. Sherrill and Lt. Governor-elect Dale Caldwell will be sworn in during the ceremony beginning at 10 a.m. at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC).
NYC nurses strike enters Week 2 still with no end in sight
New York City's largest nurses strike entered its second week Monday and there appears to be no end in sight as around 15,000 nurses hold the picket line. No bargaining sessions are currently scheduled between the New York State Nurses Association and the three major hospital systems: Montefiore, Mount Sinai and NewYork-Presbyterian.
Negotiations to end NYC nurses strike to resume on Day 5 of picketing outside major hospitals
Negotiators for major New York City hospital systems and the state nurses union will return to the bargaining table Friday as the city's largest nurses strike enters its fifth day. Montefiore and Mount Sinai Health are expected to hold bargaining sessions with the New York State Nurses Association today for the first time since the strike started, but NewYork-Presbyterian is not expected to meet.
NYC nurses strike enters Day 2 as largest nurses strike in city's history continues
The New York City nurses strike has entered its second day. Nurses say healthcare benefits and workplace safety are their main reasons for striking, and are refusing to go back to work until their demands are met. Nearly 15 thousand nurses from five major privately-run hospitals walked off the job Monday, marking the start of the largest nurses strike in the city's history.
Nurses strike begins in New York City as thousands walk off jobs at major hospitals
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Nurses strike begins in New York City as thousands walk off jobs at major hospitals
Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) -- The largest nurses strike in New York City history has begun after negotiators for five major hospitals and the state nurses union failed to agree to a new contract by Monday's deadline.
Nurses strike begins in New York City as thousands walk off jobs at major hospitals
The largest nurses strike in New York City history has started after negotiators for five major hospitals and the state nurses union failed to agree to a new contract. Nearly 15,000 nurses are walking off their job Monday at five privately-run hospitals: Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Morningside, Mount Sinai West, Montifiore Einstein and NewYork-Presbyterian.
Luigi Mangione's lawyers seek to block death penalty in pivotal NYC federal court hearing
Luigi Mangione is set to appear in a New York City federal courtroom on Friday as his lawyers try to bar the Justice Department from seeking the death penalty for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The pivotal hearing will mark Mangione's first federal court appearance since he pleaded not guilty to murder and stalking charges at his arraignment in April 2025.
3 bodies found inside Piscataway home following police shooting, N.J. Attorney General's Office says
A harrowing discovery was made at a home in Middlesex County, New Jersey, on Monday night following a deadly police shooting. Three bodies were found inside a residence on River Road in Piscataway at around 5:30 p.m., the state Attorney General's Office said.
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