Federal immigration officials say two alleged child rapists are on the run after New York and New Jersey authorities refused to hold the suspects in jail for ICE.
It is with profound sadness that we share news of the passing of our beloved colleague, Elise Finch. Our hearts are broken. Join us in keeping Elise’s husband Graig and daughter Grace in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Mayor Eric Adams blasted the photographers who chased Britain's Prince Harry, wife Meghan and her mother through the streets of New York City Tuesday night as "reckless an irresponsible."
BAIL REFORM BLUNDER: Long Island police say a man arrested for a string of burglaries was released under the state's bail reform laws. That suspect then allegedly broke into another store less than a day later. More here:
#CBSNewYork
New Jersey teachers unions are calling on the state to prioritize educators for the COVID-19 vaccine. One group says teachers should be ahead of smokers, who are now eligible.
@MegBakerTV
reports.
Students across the Tri-State Area and the nation are walking out of their classrooms to pressure lawmakers to respond to the latest school shooting.
@NatDuddridgeTV
reports.
The federal investigation of NYC Mayor Eric Adams' campaign appears to be expanding, as sources now say the feds are looking into his dealings with six foreign governments.
@wallernyc
has the latest.
Legendary stage and screen actor James Earl Jones received a rare honor Monday as a Broadway theater was renamed after him.
@DaveCarlinTV
was at the celebration.
BREAKING: Police have arrested five gang members in connection to the vicious slaying of a 15-year-old boy outside a bodega in the Bronx Wednesday night, sources tell CBS2.
#JusticeForJunior
Our hearts are broken as we mourn the sudden death of our dear friend and colleague Elise Finch. She passed away Sunday at the age of 51.
@DanaTylerTV
looks back on the life of an exceptional journalist, meteorologist, mother, wife, and friend.
NYC's Department of Investigation has released a report on NYPD actions during protests after
#GeorgeFloyd
's death, saying excessive force heightened tensions. Read more:
What a gorgeous shot of Central Park by our friend IG @ Jhaykin! Beautiful!
Keep tagging us in your pics! We'd love to see them!
#CentralPark
#nyc
#snow
#stormwatch
SOME GOOD NEWS: As New York searches for more ventilators to treat coronavirus patients, the State of
#Oregon
surprised
@NYGovCuomo
with 140 new ventilators and a deal for 1,000 units donated from China came through:
#covid
-19
#nyc
#ny
#cbsnewyork
A rabbi in North Jersey who stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. throughout the civil rights movement recently learned he has stage 4 colon cancer. In what he believes are his final days, he spoke with
@LisaRoznerTV
.
A wild turkey has taken up residence on a Staten Island man's property and has laid 18 eggs. The homeowner wants the creature gone, but believe it or not the law is actually on its side right now.
@HSanchezTV
reports
New Jersey’s right to die law goes into effect Thursday, allowing adults with a prognosis of six months or less to live to get a prescription for life-ending medication:
#deathwithdignity
#righttodie
#assistedsuicide
Thank you for the messages of support & condolences. Elise was so loved and respected both personally & professionally, which is even more apparent by your words. While we’ll continue to bring you the news, know that our hearts continue to be with Elise's family.
Wrestling fans, get ready!
@AEW
is coming to Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens. World champion and Long Island native
@The_MJF
gives us a taste of the drama you can expect.
BREAKING: Essex County Prosecutor: 14-Year-Old Jashyah Moore Of East Orange Found Safe In New York City.
CBS2 has learned a good Samaritan spotted and recognized the girl and called 911. She was alone near West 111th Street and Lenox Avenue.
#jashyahmoore
#eastorange
#nyc
Shakira's upcoming New York City concerts have been postponed due to surging ticket demand, prompting tour organizers to seek larger venues, the singer told fans.
BREAKING: An electric emergency at a Con Edison facility in Queens lit the night sky across much of New York City ablaze and spawned a flurry of social media reaction Thursday night.
AMAZON IN NYC: The online giant is planning to move to the city after all. CBS2 has learned that Amazon is expected to build a new office at Hudson Yards in 2021. NYS officials say this deal does not include tax breaks. More here:
#CBSNewYork
FEEL GOOD STORY OF THE DAY! A New Jersey retirement home posted a photo of a World War II veteran who wanted 102 cards for his 102nd birthday. So far, he's received more than 2,000.
Moving forward, the NYPD will focus its social distancing enforcement on large gatherings and no longer issue summonses or arrests for lack of face coverings, the mayor says.
The rise in incidents of antisemitism at City University of New York campuses has some Jewish students and professors saying they're afraid to return in the fall. As
@LisaRoznerTV
reports, they are pleading with the CUNY system to take action.
Saturday was a sad day for New Yorkers and bird lovers across the country after the Central Park Zoo announced the death of Flaco the owl.
@KristieKNews
shows us how he is being remembered.
BREAKING: Actor Alec Baldwin just departed the NYPD's 6th Precinct after an earlier arrest following a dispute over a parking spot in Greenwich Village. We'll have the latest coming up on CBS2's news at 5.
“Utter Chaos” after attack on the subway this morning.
8 victims are at NYU Langone, 5 at Maimonides and 3 and NY Presbyterian.
If you are looking for loved ones- call 311.
Stay with CBS News New York for the latest.
Photo Credit- NYC Scoop
A playwright is making history with three shows taking the stage in one night in NYC. Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage had a play, a musical and an opera all running Thursday night.
@CoryJamesTV
spoke with
@LynnBrooklyn
about the accomplishment.
A woman says she was brutally attacked outside a Harlem liquor store after she turned down a man's offer to buy her a bottle of wine.
@LisaRoznerTV
spoke exclusively with the victim.
#BREAKING
: NYC schools will close this week, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office. New York City has to come up with a plan for child care and food distribution in place within 24 hours.
JUST IN: Randy Santos, the homeless man accused of killing four other homeless men in Lower Manhattan, has been charged with murder and attempted murder.
#Breaking
: Former Rudy Giuliani associate Lev Parnas convicted of charges that he made illegal campaign contributions to influence U.S. politicians and advance his business interests.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is calling on social media companies to do more when it comes to monitoring their content in the wake of a deadly mass shooting in Buffalo that was live-streamed by the alleged gunman.
@ThaliaPerezTV
reports.
The Mets are retiring Keith Hernandez's No. 17 before today's game at Citi Field. Hernandez helped lead the Mets to victory in the 1986 World Series and is now a beloved broadcaster.