71-year-old woman dies in house fire in Jamaica, Queens
A firefighter was injured in the fire on 168th Place near Highland Drive.
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A firefighter was injured in the fire on 168th Place near Highland Drive.
From "Sesame Street" to "Fraggle Rock," Henson's famous puppets have shaped generations of entertainment. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan reports.
The bags of pot worth $10 million were found stacked neatly in an apartment above a smoke shop in Bayside, prosecutors said. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
The mayor says a new dedicated bus lane along Broadway in Queens will help thousands of daily riders, but as CBS News New York's Elle McLogan reports, some Jackson Heights residents are worried about unintended consequences.
Nearly a dozen swastikas were found spray painted at two parks in Queens on Mother's Day, the NYPD said. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
Rodolfo Lopez-Portillo attacked the owner of Global Pawn Shop in Hollis after selling two watches, investigators said.
Rodolfo Lopez-Portillo was convicted of attacking and killing Arasb Shoughi during a robbery in March 2022.
Queens officials say Jackson Heights is considered one of the most diverse neighborhoods in the city.
Residents in Jackson Heights are gearing up for the World Cup matches starting in June. CBS News New York's Luis Echegaray spoke with fans.
Lawmakers, community members and faith leaders gathered at Yellowstone Park in Forest Hills. Demonstrators vowed to stand up against the hate. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Police said two synagogues, two homes, and a vehicle in Forest Hills were found with swastikas and messages praising Hitler.
Police said the man was shot and a woman was slashed near 72nd Street and Northern Boulevard in Queens.
The 7 train will be shut down between 74th Street and Broadway in Queens and 34th Street-Hudson Yards.
Police have arrested a second suspect in connection to the deadly shooting of a 15-year-old in a Queens park in April.
A man was sentenced to prison Wednesday for pushing a Queens woman into a moving subway train in 2023, leaving her paralyzed from the shoulders down. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
Police in Queens seized vehicles illegally racing in Middle Village on Tuesday night. One person was arrested.
The NYPD released photos of four people they say painted swastikas and antisemitic statements at synagogues, homes and a car in Queens.
A rally was held in Queens on Tuesday after antisemitic vandalism was found on synagogues, homes and a vehicle.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Public Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels announced five new schools opening in the Bronx and Queens.
New York City officials have announced the opening of five new schools across the Bronx and Queens for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Synagogues, homes and a car in Queens were all targeted with antisemitic graffiti overnight.
The Jewish community in Rego Park was left horrified and heartbroken. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner spoke with one person whose home was targeted.
Synagogues, homes and a car in Queens were all targeted with antisemitic graffiti overnight. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Fourteen people, including 12 firefighters, were injured in a multiple-alarm fire in Queens on Sunday.
Three of the injured firefighters were hospitalized, including one in serious condition, fire officials said. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Glen Cove's hidden gem has been closed for nearly two decades, but it's finally reopening thanks to hard work from the community.
The 41st annual AIDS Walk New York is taking place Sunday. It's considered the largest HIV and AIDS fundraising event in the country.
Riders have been rerouted to Grand Central Terminal, which is much more crowded than usual since the electrical fire at Penn Station.
With just weeks to go before the primary, voters in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District are wondering where their congressman is.
The NYPD arrested one of three suspects after a 5-year-old girl was grazed by a bullet during a shooting in the Longwood section.
Glen Cove's hidden gem has been closed for nearly two decades, but it's finally reopening thanks to hard work from the community.
The 41st annual AIDS Walk New York is taking place Sunday. It's considered the largest HIV and AIDS fundraising event in the country.
Riders have been rerouted to Grand Central Terminal, which is much more crowded than usual since the electrical fire at Penn Station.
The NYPD arrested one of three suspects after a 5-year-old girl was grazed by a bullet during a shooting in the Longwood section.
The RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon will take thousands of runners through popular spots including Prospect Park and Coney Island.
The weekend is set to be the warmest of the year so far with summer-like weather across the Tri-State Area.
Keep an umbrella nearby as there's a chance for showers across the New York and New Jersey area. But the weather will turn to sunshine and warm temperatures for the weekend.
The weather on Wednesday will be a mix of sunshine and clouds with the potential for a shower in New York City. In the evening, rain becomes more widespread.
An unsettled pattern continues through the entire Mother's Day weekend in the New York City area.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
With just weeks to go before the primary, voters in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District are wondering where their congressman is.
Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks will take place on both the lower East River near the Seaport and the lower Hudson River, in collaboration with Jersey City.
It was down to the wire for one lucky New Jersey lottery winner. A winning $5.9 million Pick-6 lottery ticket was just eight days away from expiring.
The weekend is set to be the warmest of the year so far with summer-like weather across the Tri-State Area.
For the first time ever, the World Cup final will host a Super Bowl-style halftime show, with megawatt headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS.
Glen Cove's hidden gem has been closed for nearly two decades, but it's finally reopening thanks to hard work from the community.
Riders have been rerouted to Grand Central Terminal, which is much more crowded than usual since the electrical fire at Penn Station.
A coalition of five unions representing LIRR workers say they are prepared to walk off the job just after midnight tonight if there's no deal.
The MTA released a contingency plan with shuttles and drop-off destinations if the LIRR is shut down.
The weekend is set to be the warmest of the year so far with summer-like weather across the Tri-State Area.
With just weeks to go before the primary, voters in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District are wondering where their congressman is.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed millions to keep the program open, but the reforms would cut reimbursement rates for private duty nurses.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government plans to file a defamation lawsuit against The New York Times.
President Trump is in Beijing meeting with China's President Xi Jinping, with the two leaders aiming to stabilize their trading relationship after last year's trade war.
Five months into Mayor Zohran Mamdani's term, a group of New York City's more moderate power brokers have announced plans to raise money, file lawsuits and work against the democratic socialist.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed millions to keep the program open, but the reforms would cut reimbursement rates for private duty nurses.
A New York native is among 16 American passengers who are quarantining in Nebraska after being on the cruise ship that is at the center of the deadly hantavirus outbreak.
American passengers on the MV Hondius cruise ship, which was hit with a deadly outbreak of the hantavirus, are back in the U.S. Three of the at least 10 people confirmed infected in the outbreak have died.
Three New Yorkers are among the 18 people being quarantined in Nebraska and Atlanta due to hantavirus concerns.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
The well-known film critic and journalist Rex Reed has died at 87.
"The Pitt" star Isa Briones is bringing heightened pride and Filipino presence to both stage and screen.
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" has canceled two weeks of performances following a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
A.J. Ewing's first Major League home run sparked a comeback as the New York Mets completed a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers on Thursday.
Carson Benge delivered his first big league walk-off hit, a 10th-inning single, lifting the Mets past the Tigers 3-2 on Wednesday night.
Nicolás Fernández scored a goal in the eighth minute, Matt Freese had his fourth shutout this season, and New York City FC beat Charlotte FC 1-0 on Wednesday night.
Kyle Bradish pitched six one-hit innings, Adley Rutschman homered, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Yankees 7-0 on Wednesday after New York lost left-hander Max Fried.
The cost of NJ Transit and NYC bus tickets to World Cup matches was lowered Tuesday. This comes as the city is also creating a new bus lane that officials say will help fans.
The Second Avenue Subway project has entered phase two of extending the "Q" line, but Harlem businesses say they're struggling to co-exist with the construction.
City Council members say requirement for transparent roll-down gates is burdensome for small businesses ahead of the July 1 enforcement deadline.
For more than four decades, residents living beside Brooklyn's District 13 Sanitation Garage in Coney Island have been waiting for the facility to move away from their homes.
There's a swim club in Harlem teaching kids a lifesaving skill, and they're turning timid swimmers into competitors.
The Davis Center at the Harlem Meer is celebrating one year of providing year-round recreation space to New Yorkers while still spreading the word to residents.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch gave more details about an Iraqi national's alleged plan to bomb a synagogue. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Police claim the Long Island pharmacy failed to quickly turn over surveillance footage after a botched robbery.
Dr. Claude Bloch, 96, has been birding in Central Park for 60 years.
The LGA and JFK ramp and cargo agents said they filed a complaint with OSHA against the contractor AGI.
The mayor said it will help end the cycle of libraries being forced to reduce hours and make cuts due to reduced funding.
