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CBS News New York @cbsnewyork.bsky.social · 3h

Ambulance wait times in Manhattan will rise as Lenox Hill Hospital trims jobs, paramedics warn https://cbsloc.al/47145vc

Ambulance wait times in Manhattan will rise as Lenox Hill Hospital trims jobs, paramedics warn

About a dozen paramedics at Northwell Health's Lenox Hill Hospital received a letter stating their positions will be eliminated in 30 days.

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CBS News New York @cbsnewyork.bsky.social · 3h

An NYPD sergeant was grazed by a bullet during a shooting in the Bronx on Thursday, according to a high-ranking police source. https://cbsloc.al/42BQk54

NYPD sergeant shot in the Bronx, police sources confirm

A bullet grazed an NYPD sergeant in the head in the Bronx, a high-ranking police source said.

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CBS News New York @cbsnewyork.bsky.social · 3h

Cam Skattebo runs for 3 TDs and Jaxson Dart shines as Giants defeat Eagles in Week 6 https://cbsloc.al/42zIaKn

Cam Skattebo runs for 3 TDs and Jaxson Dart shines as Giants defeat Eagles in Week 6

The Giants' rookies shined in prime time as New York handed the defending Super Bowl champions their second straight loss.

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CBS News New York @cbsnewyork.bsky.social · 4h

Jarvis, new arrival Miller help Hurricanes beat Devils in season opener https://cbsloc.al/48imJ4e

Jarvis, new arrival Miller help Hurricanes beat Devils in season opener

Seth Jarvis scored the go-ahead goal with 2:43 left to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils in Thursday night's opener for both teams.

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CBS News New York @cbsnewyork.bsky.social · 4h

#Breaking: An NYPD officer has been shot in the Bronx, two police sources confirm. https://cbsloc.al/42BQk54

NYPD officer shot in the Bronx, sources confirm

An NYPD officer was shot in the Bronx on Thursday night, two sources confirmed to CBS News New York.

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CBS News New York @cbsnewyork.bsky.social · 4h

Justin Brazeau's late goal propels Penguins to 4-3 win over Islanders https://cbsloc.al/3KNJljb

Justin Brazeau's late goal propels Penguins to 4-3 win over Islanders

Justin Brazeau scored a breakaway goal in the later stages of the third period to lift the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 4-3 win over the New York Islanders.

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CBS News New York @cbsnewyork.bsky.social · 5h

Igor Shesterkin stopped 37 shots and Alex Lafreniere's first-period goal stood up as the winner in the New York Rangers' victory over the Buffalo Sabres. https://cbsloc.al/4ocZzkq

Shesterkin stops 37 shots, Sullivan gets 1st win as Rangers coach in victory over Sabres

Igor Shesterkin stopped 37 shots and Alex Lafreniere's first-period goal stood up as the winner in the New York Rangers' victory over the Buffalo Sabres.

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CBS News New York @cbsnewyork.bsky.social · 6h

A petition to lower the age for a restraining order in New Jersey is picking up steam a week after two teenage girls were killed in a hit-and-run in Cranford. https://cbsloc.al/3Wuz5Po

After N.J. girls' hit-and-run deaths, petition to lower age for restraining orders gets 5,000 signatures

A petition to lower the age for a restraining order in New Jersey is picking up steam after two teenage girls were killed in a hit-and-run.

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CBS News New York @cbsnewyork.bsky.social · 7h

Long Island DMV workers arrested in scheme to sell commercial driver's permits, DA says https://cbsloc.al/4obLXWu

Long Island DMV workers arrested in scheme to sell commercial driver's permits, DA says

Nassau County authorities say passing grades on commercial driving tests were for sale at the Garden City DMV.

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CBS News New York @cbsnewyork.bsky.social · 7h

NYC Council passes Ben Z's Law by supermajority, mandating radiator inspections after baby died in steam accident. https://cbsloc.al/3KF1TSV

NYC passes Ben Z's Law, mandating radiator inspections after baby died in steam accident

Ben Z's Law, named for a baby who died in a steam radiator accident in 2024, is heading to the mayor's desk after a supermajority in the NYC Council voted for it.

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CBS News New York @cbsnewyork.bsky.social · 7h

"For something so violent and brutal and violent to happen to someone who is such a simple, peaceful guy, it was just in such stark contrast," John Heyer said. Alice Gainer reports.
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Brooklyn subway beating victim remembered as "a simple, peaceful guy"

Nicola Tanzi, 64, served as an usher at St. Dominic's in Bensonhurst, attending either the English or Italian Mass on Sundays.

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CBS News New York @cbsnewyork.bsky.social · 8h

"On the one hand, it's excitement, because we see the finish line. Anticipation, but also anxiety," Ruby Chen said. Lisa Rozner reports. https://cbsloc.al/3VZd3nY

For local families of hostages held by Hamas, a tense moment ahead of their potential release

Holding out hope he will see his son again is Ruby Chen, a Brooklyn man whose son Itay was serving in the IDF when Hamas attacked Israel two years ago.

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CBS News New York @cbsnewyork.bsky.social · 8h

An 11-year-old died in a shooting Thursday morning in the City of Newburgh, New York, according to police. Christine Sloan reports. https://cbsloc.al/3IMS2K9

11-year-old fatally shot inside Newburgh, N.Y. home, police say

The Newburgh School District was placed under "Secure Lockout protocol" out of an abundance of caution following reports of the shooting.

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CBS News New York @cbsnewyork.bsky.social · 10h

New York leaders blast Letitia James indictment as weaponization of DOJ https://cbsloc.al/472bTgz

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul calls Letitia James indictment "weaponization of the Justice Department"

New York leaders blasted the Justice Department after the state's top law enforcement official was indicted.

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CBS News New York @cbsnewyork.bsky.social · 12h

#Developing: At least 1 hurt when NYC taxi crashes on West 42nd Street. https://cbsloc.al/42vFLAy

At least 1 hurt when NYC taxi crashes on West 42nd Street

A New York City taxi cab crashed into a pole on West 42nd Street Thursday afternoon.

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CBS News New York @cbsnewyork.bsky.social · 15h

#Breaking: The Newburgh school district says a shooting in the city has prompted lockdown procedures out of an abundance of caution.

Newburgh police investigation prompts school district response

The Newburgh School District was placed under "Secure Lockout protocol" out of an abundance of caution following reports of a shooting.

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CBS News New York @cbsnewyork.bsky.social · 16h

We're gearing up for another round of wet weather in and around New York City, as a potential nor'easter takes aim at the East Coast this holiday weekend. https://cbsloc.al/4nMlejI

Nor'easter barreling toward NYC this weekend. Here's what to expect, and when.

We're gearing up for a round of wet weather in and around NYC, as a potential nor'easter takes aim at the East Coast this holiday weekend.

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CBS News New York @cbsnewyork.bsky.social · 17h

New York Comic Con returns Thursday to the Jacob Javits Convention Center on Manhattan's West Side, bringing with it four days of genre-infused fun.
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New York Comic Con 2025 takes over Javits Center in NYC

Fans of sci-fi, fantasy, horror and more will bring their enthusiasm and costumes to the annual gathering, which runs through Sunday.

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CBS News New York @cbsnewyork.bsky.social · 17h

Federal prosecutors are refuting claims by Luigi Mangione's attorneys that his right to a fair trial was violated. https://cbsloc.al/46Y2Ddj

Federal prosecutors deny violating Luigi Mangione's right to fair trial with social media posts

The DOJ says employees who reposted comments from President Trump about the case are not directly involved with the investigation.

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CBS News New York @cbsnewyork.bsky.social · 21h

#Breaking: Several businesses are in ruins after a fire broke out overnight in Hicksville. We're live on the scene.

Fire burns through several businesses in Hicksville, N.Y. overnight

A fire burned through a building that was home to several businesses on East Marie Street in Nassau County, Long Island.

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CBS News New York @cbsnewyork.bsky.social · 1d

Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill traded barbs during a hotly contested final New Jersey gubernatorial debate on Wednesday night. Here's a recap:

New Jersey governor candidates Ciattarelli, Sherrill discuss education, President Trump in final debate

Candidates for governor in New Jersey Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill took the stage for their final debate Wednesday night.

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CBS News New York @cbsnewyork.bsky.social · 1d

Video shows residents in the Fordham section of the Bronx jump into action to help save lives during an apartment fire on Ryer Avenue that injured 12, including one critically, on Wednesday. Jenna DeAngelis reports.

Video shows Bronx residents help save lives during apartment fire that injured 12

The FDNY said it started receiving 911 calls at around 4 p.m. and quickly responded to the blaze on Ryer Avenue in the Fordham section.

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CBS News New York @cbsnewyork.bsky.social · 1d

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer each drove in a run, and eight Toronto pitchers shut down the #Yankees in a 5-2 victory Wednesday night that sent the Blue Jays to the ALCS for the first time in nine years. #RepBX

Yankees' season ends with a thud as Blue Jays pull away late in Game 4

Eight Toronto pitchers shut down the New York bats in the 5-2 loss, wasting another solid effort from Cam Schlittler.

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CBS News New York @cbsnewyork.bsky.social · 1d

UPDATE: Police sources say the man arrested in the killing of another man inside a Brooklyn subway station on Tuesday was in possession of a sword when he was apprehended. Lisa Rozner reports.

Suspect in custody after man beaten to death at Brooklyn subway station, police say

A man is in custody after police say he beat another man to death Tuesday afternoon at the Jay Street-MetroTech subway station in Brooklyn.

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CBS News New York @cbsnewyork.bsky.social · 1d

Andrew Cuomo grabbed the spotlight in the New York City mayor's race on Wednesday by calling for the scrapping of the city's plan to close Rikers Island. Marcia Kramer has more on the response he got.

Andrew Cuomo proposes alternate plan for NYC's troubled Rikers Island. Here's the reaction he got.

Cuomo went before the movers and shakers of the city's business community at a forum with a proposal that he says is just plain common sense.

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