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City records from Oct. 2025 show some of the cracks on The Plaza Hotel. The famed hotel announced today it is shutting down for at least four years to repair and restore the facade. The city says the closure is the hotel's decision, not an order from the buildings department.
DNA evidence has led to all charges being dropped against a man for allegedly groping & attacking an 11 y.o. in Queens. In an exclusive @CBSNewYork interview, the DA says her team found the actual attacker & linked him to other crimes. She says there might be more victims.
NEW: Mamdani orders NYPD to comprehensively review its use-of-force policies, & announces new rules for police accountability—including a notification system to ensure pending discipline processes are completed before an officer retires, as 1 of the cops who shot Win Rozario did.
Two towing companies racked up so many violations with the city, they both recently paid tens of thousands to settle. If you were wronged by them, we show you how to get your money back. @CBSNewYork
You can file a claim for the fund at nyc.gov/consumers after clicking on “Recent Settlements and Lawsuits”
The Westchester DA released body cam footage showing what it says is the aftermath of a retired police chief’s wife crashing into 3 parked vehicles. We first reported last month on the crashes and the DA’s investigation into whether police mishandled the case. @CBSNewYork
Few post-9/11 changes are more evident around the world than airport security changes. The attack led to enhanced screenings for travelers and prompted the creation of the Transportation Security Administration. And 25 years later, air travel continues to change. @CBSNewYork
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A government source has confirmed to CBS News that two LaGuardia air traffic controllers left early the night of a deadly runway collision in March. @TimMcNicholas reports. cbsloc.al/3SEFwRE
A @CBSNewYork Investigation has found that a car registered to the former police chief of Tuckahoe was involved in two reported hit-and-runs within minutes. And now the Westchester District Attorney is investigating how police handled the case.
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A CBS News New York investigation has found that a car registered to the former police chief of Tuckahoe in Westchester County was involved in multiple reported hit-and-runs within minutes. @TimMcNicholas reports.
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A man was shot and killed in Brooklyn on Friday night in what police sources say may have been a road rage incident. @TimMcNicholas reports. cbsloc.al/45HCCPi
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The shooter remains on the run. So far, there have been no arrests. @TimMcNicholas reports. cbsloc.al/4zfvvuK
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A CBS News New York Investigation finds New York City is on pace for the most manhole fires in 11 years. @TimMcNicholas has the data.
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NYCHA says it's found just over two dozen squatters in its units over the past few months as it's launched a new monthly inspection program for vacant units. @TimMcNicholas reports.
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NYCHA found squatters in 27 homes since April after it launched a new inspection program for vacant units—the result of a report that revealed 548 squatters took over units over the past few years. We ask NYCHA what they’re doing to keep squatters out, tonight at 11 @cbsnewyork
New radars, radios and AI-assisted air traffic control. It’s all part of a nationwide FAA overhaul being funded by the $12.5 billion Congress approved last year. We caught up with US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy at Newark Airport Tuesday to ask about the plans. @CBSNewYork
A group of New Yorkers are saying “enough is enough” to a years-old problem: human trafficking and prostitution along Roosevelt Avenue. Head to cbsnewyork.com for our report on the efforts to combat the problem, from Queens to Brooklyn and beyond. @CBSNewYork
What’s driving a 200% increase in manhole fires in NYC? And what’s being done about it? That’s what we’re asking. See what we found in our investigation at CBSNewYork.com @CBSNewYork
NYC Open Data shows 2026 is on pace for the most reports of manhole fires or smoking manholes in 11 years. It’s also increased 200% over the last few years. We’re digging into why tonight (Tuesday) at 11p on @cbsnewyork