De Blasio Announces Hiring For Soon-To-Launch Citywide Ferry Service
On Wednesday, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced hiring for some of the 200 new jobs that will be created by the Citywide Ferry Service.
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On Wednesday, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced hiring for some of the 200 new jobs that will be created by the Citywide Ferry Service.
A woman said she was harassed and threatened – all because of her race – as she walked home from a store in Astoria, Queens this week.
It happened around 10:30 p.m. Monday on 30th Avenue and 38th Street.
On Jan. 10, authorities say two men and a woman entered a building on 30th Street at around 3:50 p.m. and removed packages.
The landlord has given them notice, telling them to leave their dormitory style apartments by the end of the month or face eviction.
A woman in her 50s was backing out of the shared driveway near 24th Avenue and 24th Street in Astoria around 11 a.m. when she hit the boy with her 2013 Volkswagen, sources said.
A man and woman were struck by an empty van when it rolled back in Astoria, Queens Wednesday afternoon, and the woman later died.
A water main break sent brown, murky floodwaters pouring into the streets in Astoria, Queens Wednesday afternoon.
The three suspects allegedly broke into a restaurant supply store in Astoria by cutting a hole in a window, police said.
A roundup of best Brazilian restaurants in NYC, including Ipanema, Favela Grill, Emporium Brasil and more.
A young woman fought back after an armed man attempted to rob the store she was working at, police said.
Some call them "chicken tenders," while others prefer the terms "chicken fingers" or "chicken strips." Whatever phrase you use, you'll fall for the varied versions of battered, deep-fried, boneless chicken available at these five restaurants.
Multiple people were injured in separate accidents involving FDNY fire trucks just two blocks apart in Astoria, Queens Sunday afternoon.
A brazen burglar might have thought he was in luck after discovering the front window of a home unlocked, that is until he climbed inside, looked straight into the camera and was caught on home surveillance.
Police are searching for a man who allegedly stole $11,000 in jewelry and electronics from a home in Queen earlier this week.
Outdoor tables at crowded cafes are a growing trend in a popular Queens neighborhood, but not everybody is happy about plans for sidewalk seating at one business.
The NYPD is searching for three teen suspects in connection to a violent attack on a 19-year-old victim in Queens.
City Council Member Costa Constantinides asked the public to come forward Friday with information about the crash that killed a 45-year-old man at the intersection of 30th Road and 21st Street in Astoria.
It happened just before 11 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of 30th Road and 21st Street in Astoria.
Parents in Astoria said dangerous behavior at a playground is putting their children at risk.
An 11-year-old boy was the victim of an attempted robbery in Astoria earlier this week, police said.
Police said a suspect threw a bottle with a chemical in an officer's face in Astoria, Queens late Sunday – as officers pursued him in three violent attacks, one of which left a liquor store owner dead.
Roberto Castillo, 37, remains in critical condition at Elmhurst Hospital, with his mother and sister by his side after flying up from Miami.
The driver, 37, was sitting outside a club after picking up four men when the men got into an argument with someone outside the lounge and gunfire erupted.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority said Friday that it plans to offer a warm welcome back to the discontinued W Train.
A design change is in the works for Central Park's 6-mile traffic loop with the goal of making the park safer.
Crews are battling a large brush fire in Upper Manhattan, and road closures are in effect in the area.
Joe Douglas is out as general manager of the New York Jets following the much-hyped team's 3-8 start.
President-elect Donald Trump's six-year New York criminal odyssey might need to continue for at least another four, prosecutors said Tuesday.
The leaked materials include the sworn deposition of the minor with whom former Rep. Matt Gaetz allegedly had sex.
A design change is in the works for Central Park's 6-mile traffic loop with the goal of making the park safer.
Crews are battling a large brush fire in Upper Manhattan, and road closures are in effect in the area.
Joe Douglas is out as general manager of the New York Jets following the much-hyped team's 3-8 start.
The last time New York City issued a drought warning was more than 20 years ago, in 2002.
The New York City Council Committee on Civil and Human Rights voted to declare Nov. 30 Shirley Chisholm Day.
It looks like the Tri-State Area will get a substantial soaking of rain later this week, something it definitely needs due to the risk of wildfires.
The risk of wildfire development will remain elevated across the Tri-State Area through the next several days.
A Red Flag Warning is in effect today across the entire Tri-State Area until 6 p.m.
Service is finally restored after a transformer explosion and fire along Amtrak tracks in the Bronx caused service suspensions throughout the region Tuesday and Wednesday.
A Red Flag Warning is back in effect for much of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, as the fire threat remains high.
Joe Douglas is out as general manager of the New York Jets following the much-hyped team's 3-8 start.
New Jersey Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat, says she is running for governor in 2025.
Orange County, New York is dealing with an extended state of emergency due to the ongoing Jennings Creek wildfire.
It looks like the Tri-State Area will get a substantial soaking of rain later this week, something it definitely needs due to the risk of wildfires.
Hundreds of delays at Newark Liberty International Airport on Saturday resulted from air traffic control staffing problems.
Leaders in Nassau and Suffolk counties rolled out a strategy Monday to try and stop congestion pricing.
A cellphone company worker says he was attacked by a Long Island law enforcement officer while doing his job.
It looks like the Tri-State Area will get a substantial soaking of rain later this week, something it definitely needs due to the risk of wildfires.
Stony Brook residents are calling for the restoration of the centuries-old Mill Pond, which was drained and destroyed during a torrential storm in August.
A Rockville Centre police detective faces hate crime charges following an incident in Manorville, prosecutors said Wednesday.
President-elect Donald Trump's six-year New York criminal odyssey might need to continue for at least another four, prosecutors said Tuesday.
The leaked materials include the sworn deposition of the minor with whom former Rep. Matt Gaetz allegedly had sex.
As House Democrats conduct the leadership elections Tuesday, the party is still reeling from the results of the 2024 elections — and reckoning with the path forward.
Leaders in Nassau and Suffolk counties rolled out a strategy Monday to try and stop congestion pricing.
Two women testified before the House Ethics Committee that Matt Gaetz paid them "for sex," their lawyer told CBS News' Major Garrett.
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced a $150 million investment in a new state-of-the-art cell and gene therapy hub to be built on Long Island.
Dozens of New York and New Jersey schools are impacted by a recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria.
The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
Sean "Diddy" Combs has tried to reach out to prospective witnesses and sway public opinion from jail in NYC to influence potential jurors in his sex trafficking trial, prosecutors say.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
Six Flags announced it shut down the Kingda Ka and Green Lantern roller coasters to make way for two new rides including The Flash coaster.
Joe Douglas is out as general manager of the New York Jets following the much-hyped team's 3-8 start.
Jalen Brunson had 26 points and 11 assists, leading the Knicks to a 134-106 win over the reeling Wizards on Monday.
Yankees right-hander Luis Gil captured the AL Rookie of the Year Award on Monday, edged Baltimore's Colton Cowser.
The New York Giants are benching quarterback Daniel Jones and fan-favorite Tommy DeVito will start against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this week, the team announced Monday.
Jonathan Quick stopped 24 shots for his second straight shutout as the New York Rangers beat the Seattle Kraken on Sunday night.
Families in Central Harlem will soon settle into their new homes at Marcus Garvey Village, which also brings free gathering spaces to the community and an LGBTQ center.
The Hispanic Society's new exhibit traces how different cultures influenced the women of Spain as they found their own voices throughout history.
Brooklyn transit riders are worried about an ongoing proposal to cut bus stops as part of a redesign project.
A Long Island man's life savings were stolen from his bank account, and he says he's been waiting a year to get it back.
As work is being completed on a six-block stretch of the Ocean Parkway Greenway, cyclists say the rest of the bike path is overdue for upgrades.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
It's described by attorneys for the City of New York as a "perpetual game of whack-a-mole – the tall task of combatting unlicensed parking lots across the city. Investigative reporter Tim McNicholas shows us what happened to a woman who says she parked at one of the lots.
A design change is in the works for Central Park's 6-mile traffic loop with the goal of making the park safer. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominations are getting sharp criticism from Rev. Al Sharpton.
President-elect Donald Trump will likely not be sentenced next week on 34 felony convictions in his hush money case. Tuesday, District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office told the court they do not oppose delaying the sentencing until after Trump's second term in office, which would be 2029. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore has more on what's next in the case and reaction from Team Trump.
Another brush fire sparked in Manhattan on Tuesday afternoon, this time along Harlem River Drive. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid, Dan Rice and Lonnie Quinn reports.
