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Bronx community remembers Javits Frimpong 1 week after deadly shooting
There was an outpouring of support Thursday for a teen who was shot and killed while walking to school in the Bronx. The community is demanding action after a week without any arrests. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo report.
How a Brooklyn mom fought the system when her son's surgery wasn't covered by insurance
Who do you turn to when a health insurance company denies you much-needed care? In New York, there are state-appointed outside organizations that can review and overturn denials.
Video shows thief stealing over $40,000 from Queens bakery, staff says
The staff at the Queens bakery Cascon Cheesecake is reeling after what they say was a brazen break-in.
Former Cape Cod rowing coach arrested on child rape charges
A former prominent Cape Cod rowing coach has been arrested in New York City on allegations of child sex crimes from his time in Massachusetts.
Brooklyn mom fights insurance denial for son's $27,000 surgery
Who do you turn to when a health insurance company denies you much-needed care? In New York, there's a state-appointed outside organization that can review and overturn denials. CBS News New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas spoke to a Brooklyn mom who managed to fight the system – and win.
Video shows thief stealing over $40,000 from NYC bakery, staff says
New security camera video shows an alleged thief in the act at a Queens bakery. The manager says over $40,000 was stolen early Thursday morning. CBS News New York's Rob Flaks reports.
Brooklyn neighborhood mourning after deadly Sunset Park house fire
A Brooklyn community is in mourning as investigators work to determine the cause of a fast-moving fire that killed six people and injured nine others. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
Memorial service held for Bronx teen killed while going to school
CLAREMONT, The Bronx (PIX 11) — Friends, family, and community members came together for a somber tribute to Javits Frimpong Thursday evening, gathering at the very place where he took his last breaths. The 15-year-old was gunned down near Crotona Place and East 171st Street just one week ago. He was on his way to…
Man wanted for attempted kidnapping in the Bronx: NYPD
MOTT HAVEN, The Bronx (PIX11) — A man is wanted in connection with an alleged kidnapping attempt of a child in the Bronx, according to police. On Tuesday at around 5 p.m., an 11-year-old girl was walking near the intersection of Bruckner Boulevard and Lincoln Avenue when she was approached by the unknown man, according
Islanders miffed at Jusso Valimaki’s ‘stupid’ last-second slapper
ELMONT, NY — The Islanders were left steaming following Thursday night’s 5-3 loss to the defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes at UBS Arena, when defenseman Jusso Valimaki wound up and rocketed a slap shot in the final second of the game, which hit New York forward Kyle MacLean as the horn sounded. “One…
Islanders fade late in 5-3 loss to defending-champion Hurricanes
Another comeback attempt for the New York Islanders fell short on Thursday night, this time to the defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes. William Carrier buried a rebound with 5:08 left in regulation to power the Hurricanes to a 5-3 win over the Islanders at UBS Arena. Jalen Chatfield’s empty-netter with…
White Christmas 2026 in NYC: what the Farmers' Almanac says
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Christmas is still well over a month away, and many are already wondering what the chances are of seeing snow in the tri-state area during the holiday. The Farmer’s Almanac released its 2026 White Christmas outlook on Thursday, and they say the uncertainty is pretty high for New York City and
Before Christina Downer, sister of 'SNL' writer Jimmy Fowlie, vanished, court filings described threats, fear; Delorean Bijon Brandon charged
Before Christina Downer, the sister of "SNL" writer Jimmy Fowlie, vanished, court filings described threats and fear; Delorean Bijon Brandon is charged with her murder.
LI library to temporarily shut down citing security concerns
MASTIC BEACH, N.Y. (PIX11) — A Long Island library is changing how it provides services to the local community following concerns over public safety. The Mastic Beach Library opened in 2023, but it has been dealing with issues over vandalism, drug-related activity and incidents of violence in the surrounding area…
Unlock big discounts with Target's 2026 limited-time early Black Friday sales
Score top deals on electronics, toys, and more with Target's 2026 Early Black Friday sale.
ICE agents swarm Union City bakery, arrest man in front of customers
The arrest took place inside La Gran Via Bakery on 48th Street, after a man walked into the bakery and was followed seconds later by ICE agents, who pursued him inside.
Bill Hader, America Ferrera talk new ‘Cat in the Hat’ movie
Bill Hader voices "The Cat in the Hat" in a new adventure featuring mischief, mayhem and a story that expands beyond the classic Dr. Seuss book.
Summer the cat reunited with owner after good Samaritan's roadside rescue
Joe Valentin is being credited with reuniting an injured cat struck on Route 211 with her owner.
The unexpected new way consumers are protecting themselves from scams
There's a new trend fighting fire with fire -- it still involves AI and scams, but not the way you might think.
Bronx vigil honors murdered 15-year-old student, Javits Frimpong
In the midst of their heartache, members of the Frimpong family acknowledged the outpouring of support for their loved one, a 15-year-old Ghanaian immigrant.
Toddler dies after fall from Bronx apartment: NYPD
THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) — A Bronx family is pleading with parents and landlords to prioritize window safety after their 2-year-old daughter died in a fall from a fifth-floor apartment window this week. The tragedy happened Tuesday evening at an apartment building on East 138th Street in the Mott Haven section of the…
NJ breaks ground on Newark Bay Bridge replacement project
BAYONNE, N.J. (PIX11) — It’s stood since the Eisenhower administration and was built before Sputnik orbited the Earth. Even residents have wondered how old this bridge is. “I often think, you know, I’ve been going over this bridge for 50 years," said Anthony from Bayonne. "How old? When are they going to put a new
NYCHA Health Corps gets $1M investment to train residents in public health
THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) — Tina grew up in NYCHA. Now, she’s helping care for the community that raised her. She is a member of the NYCHA Health Corps, a program receiving a $1 million investment to help residents gain public health experience while serving their neighbors. Kalshi, a prediction market company…
NJ Transit lines disrupted after Newark Drawbridge stuck in upright position
Morris and Essex Line, Gladstone Branch and the Montclair-Boonton Line have resumed limited service and is subject to 30-minute delays in both directions.
New Yorkers’ approval of midterm ballot question will ensure bike and bus lane projects are finished faster, with less risk of lawsuits, street advocates say
A majority of New Yorkers on Tuesday cast their ballots in favor of a measure designed both to shorten the timeline for approving street safety projects, including bike and bus lanes, and make them harder to challenge in court. Ballot Proposition 3, a change to the City Charter advanced by Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s…
Better days ahead for NYC commuters with Democrats in control of Congress, MTA chair says
MTA Chair Janno Lieber is hopeful better days are ahead for subway riders. Republicans’ “anti-city” agenda was rejected by voters, MTA Chair Janno Lieber said. [ more › ]
Human skull and bones found during West Village garden renovation
Skeletal remains were discovered Thursday by construction workers renovating a West Village garden, prompting a police investigation. Officers from the 6th Precinct responded to a 911 call around 11 a.m. on Nov. 5 from construction workers at 79 Christopher St., who reported making the grizzly find in the rear of the…
Hochul extends measles emergency via executive order
Governor Kathy Hochul extended New York's statewide measles disaster emergency declaration through December 4 following the first measles-related death in over 30 years.
Blakeman, Stefanik trade insults as New York Republicans lick their wounds after election defeat
New York Republicans are in disarray after getting wiped out by the big blue wave in the 2026 general election. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and outgoing Rep. Elise Stefanik, once rivals for the Republican gubernatorial nomination, publicly attacked each other Thursday as the party grappled with its nearly…
Islanders sign Ben Hutton to 1-year deal
ELMONT, NY — The New York Islanders needed just three days to see what they needed from Ben Hutton, signing the veteran defenseman off his professional tryout (PTO) to a one-year contract for the remainder of the 2026-27 season. The 33-year-old blueliner spent the last five seasons with the Vegas Golden Knights…
Mets hire Johnny Washington as co-hitting coach
After failed pursuits of Kevin Long and John Mallee, the Mets have brought on Johnny Washington as their co-hitting coach, per multiple reports on Thursday. Washington previously served as the Atlanta Braves’ minor-league hitting coordinator, which is the same organization that the Mets nabbed now fellow co-hitting…
Personal injury lawyer Michael Joseph sets sights on system changes
Trial litigator lawyer Michael Joseph said that he understood the need for fierce personal injury advocacy from a young age, growing up with a grandfather who suffered life-altering injuries as a train conductor. Approximately 22 years ago, Joseph built his own practice around the notion that injured people should be…
$20 rent-control cap coming to Elizabeth, New Jersey
Aerial view of the streets of Elizabeth, New Jersey Voters approved the annual limit in this week's election. [ more › ]
Hochul Made Big Gains in NYC’s Blue Wave — Except in These Neighborhoods
Almost 2 million New Yorkers cast their ballots in this year’s gubernatorial election, 218,453 more than in 2022. The increase in voters helped Democratic incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul safely secure another term, as she trounced Republican Bruce Blakeman in New York City, 76% to 24% with 97% of scanners counted…
Feds accuse former FBI agent of Brooklyn hit and run, leaving victim on a bench
An FBI agent is accused of a hit and run. Prosecutors say Andrew Reyes drove off in his FBI car in February with its emergency lights still on. He is charged with a civil rights violation and with lying to investigators. [ more › ]
How Southern Brooklyn Democrats Flipped State Seats in Immigrant-Heavy Areas
This story was originally published by Documented. Sign up for their newsletter here. It was around 9:30 p.m., when the loud chants began. “La-rry, La-rry!” “Joyce, Joyce!” Inside the two-story house in Bensonhurst, it felt as though the roof could come off. Dozens of community members and campaign volunteers for…
After the ‘Blue Tsunami’: Dems Await Mamdani and Hochul in Puerto Rico as Taxes Take Center Stage
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The “blue tsunami” celebrations swelled onto the beaches of San Juan on Wednesday, less than a day after Democrats regained control of the House and Senate and Gov. Kathy Hochul easily won reelection. The annual SOMOS convention, held by the New York Democrats in Puerto Rico after every…
Battery found at deadly Sunset Park fire days after similar blaze in Bronx
While the cause has not been determined, a lithium battery was discovered at the scene of the deadly fire in Sunset Park.
Inside New York's bitter Republican civil war after blue wave
New York Republicans are openly calling for a shakeup of the state party. [ more › ]
Queens Public Library online system downed by ransomware hack, officials said
The Queens library was targeted in a ransomware attack officials said. Officials are uncertain why the library was targeted. [ more › ]
On HBO's “The Gilded Age,” Ben Ahlers is New York high society’s man of the hour
Ben Ahlers attends the 2026 CFDA Awards at the American Museum of Natural History in the Upper West Side on November 02, 2026 in New York City.
Bowling, burgers and civilian housing: Life on the Fort Hamilton Army installation
We went behind the gates to see what's happening on the leafy plot beneath the Verrazzano Bridge. [ more › ]
Amazon Prime Members can now get free deliveries from Uber Eats
And now, Take 2: The new Met Gala exhibit will celebrate everyday garments and materials like jeans and puffer jackets, paper and plastic — and how fashion designers transform them.
Brooklyn Asylum Seeker Breaks 30-Day Hunger Strike in ICE Detention in Georgia
A Russian asylum seeker who lives in Brooklyn ended a monthlong hunger strike in a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility in Georgia on Wednesday. Andrei Gerdiukov, who’s been in ICE detention since February, and the group of 10 strikers were demanding their releases — or in his case, at least a…
Trump focuses on White House decor for second straight day in post-midterm remarks
New York appeals judges grilled President Donald Trump’s lawyers and prosecutors Thursday about his bid to erase his historic hush money conviction, but the court didn’t signal how or when it would rule.
LIV Golf is officially shutting down due to a lack of financial support
New York appeals judges grilled President Donald Trump’s lawyers and prosecutors Thursday about his bid to erase his historic hush money conviction, but the court didn’t signal how or when it would rule.
NY State Police sergeant accused of sexually exploiting children, possessing child porn
New York appeals judges grilled President Donald Trump’s lawyers and prosecutors Thursday about his bid to erase his historic hush money conviction, but the court didn’t signal how or when it would rule.
Midterm elections crack open political map, putting conservative states back in play
Bobby D. got dressed in his Sunday best to meet Pope Leo XIV . The official Instagram account of the Vatican shared a photo of legendary musician Bob Dylan and the pope, who met in a “private audience” on Nov. 4.
5 healthcare fights Democrats could take on after midterms sweep
You don’t have to accept the rollercoaster of blood sugar fluctuations. If you’re strategic about what you eat, you can keep your energy levels stable throughout the day .
‘We’re in Charge’: What the Blue Wave Means for New York City
At an Election Day eve party at a bowling alley in Williamsburg on Monday night, Gov. Kathy Hochul laid out her dream scenario for the midterms. The event, headlined by the statewide Democratic ticket, predicted a blue wave of voter unrest that would catapult two New Yorkers to the top of the House and the
LISTEN: A Big Blue Wave Boosts Brooklyn’s Bosses
This is an anti-Trump election. This is not necessarily an endorsement of Democrats’ policies in New York State. There’s some of that at play, but this is an anti-Trump election in New York and beyond. Max Politics host Ben Max joined FAQ NYC’s Christina Greer and Harry Siegel hours after the polls closed to discuss
Mamdani plans to sign horse carriage ban, create transition for drivers: ‘They should not be demonized'
Amazon is adding a new perk for its Prime members. The Seattle-based online behemoth said Thursday that it has agreed to add Uber Eats to its list of services for Amazon Prime members in the U.S. The service, which will be effective immediately, will allow members to order from hundreds of thousands of restaurants…
Former ‘Diddy' prosecutor to lead Cornell sexual assault investigation
Amazon is adding a new perk for its Prime members. The Seattle-based online behemoth said Thursday that it has agreed to add Uber Eats to its list of services for Amazon Prime members in the U.S. The service, which will be effective immediately, will allow members to order from hundreds of thousands of restaurants…
Mamdani Ballot Proposals on Public Space, Street Safety and More Pass in NYC
In a sweep, all five proposals on the back of New Yorkers’ ballots passed by a large margin Tuesday evening, giving a boost to Mayor Zohran Mamdani in his first year in office. With nearly all precincts reporting, each ballot proposal received at least 61% of the vote. The questions, drawn up by the Mamdani
Kathy Hochul Sails to Re-Election Amid Democratic Blue Wave
Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul locked down a second full term as the leader of New York State with a defeat of Republican Bruce Blakeman, the challenger backed by President Donald Trump, in a contest centered on affordability. The Associated Press called the race for Hochul minutes after polls closed on Tuesday night…