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Police said the victim was shot multiple times just after midnight on 49th Street in Queens.
Communities across New York City used Earth Month as an opportunity to reconnect with nature.
Fire marshals in Queens helped save lives by being in the right place at the right time.
A contractor is facing charges after a fire ripped through four homes in Astoria, Queens, on Wednesday.
A fast-moving fire damaged four homes in Queens, and police say the fire could have been prevented. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
A contractor is facing charges after a fire ripped through four homes in Astoria, Queens, on Wednesday. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
A historic church in Queens was gutted after a five-alarm fire ripped through it Thursday night.
A historic church in Astoria is now left gutted after a five-alarm fire ripped through it Thursday night. The church has been vacant for some time, but residents say they hope to see the site preserved. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
Crews remain at the scene Friday of a fire that tore through a vacant church in Astoria, Queens Thursday night. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
Chopper 2 was over the blaze at the Reformed Church of Astoria on 12th Street, between Astoria Boulevard and 27th Avenue.
The 4-alarm fire in Astoria involves two structures, including the Reform Church of Astoria on 12th Street.
Police arrested 48-year-old Dimitrios Manessi after he allegedly attacked 75-year-old George Dourdounas. The elderly man was a long-time resident and a retired teacher. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Police are investigating a deadly slashing that happened inside an Astoria apartment building Tuesday evening. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
Residents are back in their homes after being evacuated due to a transformer fire but are now without power in Astoria.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
After Mamdani's inauguration as New York City's 112th mayor, voters in Queens will select a new state representative.
Police said a 40-year-old man got into an argument with another man who stabbed him multiple times on the subway in Queens.
Community members came together at a Queens playground on Sunday, after a 6-year-old student who attends the school and his father were detained and separated.
It happened on the same day Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani posted a public service message on YouTube informing New Yorkers of their rights should they come into contact with ICE. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
The construction of a bike lane along 31st Street in Astoria, Queens, has had local businesses and cyclists at odds for months.
The construction of a bike lane along 31st Street has had local businesses and cyclists at odds for months. Now, the Department of Transportation has to cease its work and rip up what's already done. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
In Queens, a group of merchants is teaming up for a special storefront crawl to celebrate Small Business Saturday and lift each other up. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan reports.
A self-defense class in Queens is teaching more than physical technique. Welcoming Muslim women and girls, it's part of a growing community built on strength and sisterhood. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan reports.
The victim told police the suspects stole his gun before taking off in his luxury car in Queens.
One person is dead and 14 others are injured after "some sort of explosion" and fire at Bronx building, FDNY officials said.
Jennifer Lackard, a former deputy commissioner in the Mount Vernon Police Department, was arraigned on the same charges Tuesday.
The Medical Aid in Dying law allows terminally ill adults to request a doctor to prescribe them lethal medication.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
One person is dead and 14 others are injured after "some sort of explosion" and fire at Bronx building, FDNY officials said.
Jennifer Lackard, a former deputy commissioner in the Mount Vernon Police Department, was arraigned on the same charges Tuesday.
The Medical Aid in Dying law allows terminally ill adults to request a doctor to prescribe them lethal medication.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
New York City and parts of New Jersey were under a flood watch due to downpours and strong storms Monday.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area on Monday, bringing the threat of heavy rain and storms that may lead to flash flooding.
There's been a report of a bigfoot sighting near the Pachaug State Forest in Connecticut.
Heavy rain is complicating efforts to recover a teenage boy from the West River in New Haven. Strong currents and an increased flow have made the job even more difficult.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
The family of a man who died at the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, is demanding justice.
Protesters gathered at the gates of Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, Monday following the death of an ICE detainee.
The power was restored Tuesday morning after going out at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, N.J. Monday afternoon.
Strong downpours have dumped rain on parts of New York and New Jersey that are still recovering from last week's severe weather.
New York City and parts of New Jersey were under a flood watch due to downpours and strong storms Monday.
Communities across New York City and Long Island came together Tuesday for National Night Out.
On Long Island, a farm is helping kids cope using therapy horses. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Suffolk County Police are trying to identify an Asian man whose body was discovered on Gilgo Beach in 2011.
A Columbia University medical student is recovering after being shot in the face by Nassau Police. Police say he charged at officers with a knife Monday night. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A Nassau County police officer shot a man in the face after he allegedly smashed a patrol car window with a knife in Westbury, Long Island, police said.
The Medical Aid in Dying law allows terminally ill adults to request a doctor to prescribe them lethal medication.
Former state health official Abdul El-Sayed faced Rep. Haley Stevens in the Democratic Senate primary in Michigan in a closely watched contest that represented the latest test of the party's divisions.
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
In total, 17 bills will be introduced in the City Council next month to increase safety regulations around e-bikes and e-scooters, while also strengthening enforcement of existing laws.
Protesters gathered at the gates of Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, Monday following the death of an ICE detainee.
The source of exposure for the Legionnaires cluster on Manhattan's Upper East Side has been eliminated, according to the New York City Health Department.
A seventh person has died from Legionnaires' disease in connection with the Upper East Side cluster, New York City's health commissioner said Thursday.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
The New York Yankees beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 on Tuesday night.
The New York Mets defeated the Cleveland Guardians 6-2 on Tuesday night to snap a three-game losing streak.
The Chicago Cubs acquired pitcher Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the last-place New York Mets on Monday for touted infield prospect Jefferson Rojas.
José Caballero lined a two-run homer, Gerrit Cole pitched into the sixth inning and the New York Yankees hung on to top the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Sunday.
The Miami Marlins beat the Mets 2-0 Sunday shortly after New York traded opening day starter Freddy Peralta to Tampa Bay.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
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.
A man has been charged with arson in connection to a June fire that destroyed a historic Brooklyn church. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
Wednesday was a rest and recovery day for the Jets, but there's still plenty to talk about with Gang Green. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston reports.
Over three dozen retailers have been put on notice by Mayor Zohran Mamdani. He told them to stop selling illegal motorized devices to New Yorkers or face big fines.
The MTA has identified dozens of places in New York City's subway system where upgrades could help cut delays. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Voters in Michigan chose a progressive Democrat over a moderate. The battle for the U.S. Senate seat could determine control of the body, and the outcome is even attracting Mayor Mamdani's attention. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
