5-year-old struck, killed by car after running into street in Queens, NYPD says
A 5-year-old boy was struck by a vehicle and killed in Queens on Saturday after he ran out into the street, police say. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports.
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A 5-year-old boy was struck by a vehicle and killed in Queens on Saturday after he ran out into the street, police say. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports.
Squatters taking advantage of laws that allow them to live rent free while the lengthy court process plays out are a growing problem in New York City.
A shelter for asylum seekers in Queens is closing earlier than expected. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3S0wfRl
A councilwoman says migrants at the shelter inside the former St. Agnes High School started leaving Friday.
CBS New York visited the shelter on Tuesday with local City Councilwoman Vickie Paladino.
With thousands of asylum seekers arriving every week, Mayor Eric Adams has already opened nearly 200 shelters. The latest is on a residential street in College Point, Queens. CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer went there.
An NYPD promotions ceremony was held in College Point, Queens, on Friday.
A day after residents protested, buses brought asylum seekers to the former Saint Agnes Academic High School in Queens.
A day after residents protested, buses brought asylum seekers to the former Saint Agnes Academic High School in Queens.
Viral video shows what appears to be a gang of teenagers ransacking a Queens seafood restaurant over the weekend. The vandals broke furniture, plates and even a window; CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
Police say he injured his leg after falling 20 feet at the police academy in College Point back on Dec. 1.
Police say he fell about 20 feet, hurting his leg.
An NYPD officer was injured after falling from a helicopter during a training exercise.
Police are looking for suspects after a car crash led to gunfire in Queens.
Experts say the entire borough is lacking trees, but especially College Point, Flushing and parts of the southeast.
The Queens borough president's office is investing $100,000 in trees that will be planted around the borough. CBS2's John Dias has the details.
Investigators in Queens say an e-bike sparked a house fire that killed an 8-year-old girl and injured two other people Saturday. CBS2's Alecia Reid reports.
FDNY sources tell CBS2 a lithium-ion battery from an e-bike may have been the cause of a fire that killed an 8-year-old girl in Queens and hurt two others. CBS2's Alecia Reid reports from College Point.
FDNY officials say a lithium ion battery from an e-bike caused the fire.
CBS2 joined in on the effort as part of our #BetterTogether: Project Green.
The power of the human spirit is incredible, especially when we work together. CBS2 is launching #BetterTogether, our new campaign celebrating amazing achievements made possible through kindness and collaboration. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge takes us to a beach in Queens where CBS2 colleagues partnered with local volunteers.
Katherine Cervino of the Coastal Preservation Network says Big Rock Beach always seems to be in need of a cleanup. CBS2's John Elliott reports.
Aerial arts is like dancing and gymnastics, except in the air. Students at Aerial Haven start at 4 years old.
For two decades, a not-for-profit organization has dedicated time and resources to cleaning up the coastline of College Point, Queens. In celebration of Earth Day, the group wants to restore Big Rock Beach to its former glory, and CBS2 will be there to help. Vanessa Murdock highlights Coastal Preservation Network in this month's Better Together: Project Green.
In celebration of Earth Day, the plan is to restore Big Rock Beach in College Point to its former glory.
Richard Price, author of "The Wanderers," "Clockers," and "Lush Life," releases the new book "Lazarus Man," his first book nearly 10 years.
The iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree has arrived in New York City, signaling the start of the holiday season in the Big Apple.
Air quality today in the New York City area could be unhealthy for sensitive groups amid brush fires in New Jersey and Brooklyn.
Actor Tony Todd's TV and movie credits spanned 40 years and included the 1992 horror film "Candyman" and its 2021 sequel.
A huge fire in Jersey City, New Jersey left nine families homeless after it tore through their apartments overnight.
The iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree has arrived in New York City, signaling the start of the holiday season in the Big Apple.
Air quality today in the New York City area could be unhealthy for sensitive groups amid brush fires in New Jersey and Brooklyn.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a new request for bail on Friday, saying changed circumstances, along with new evidence, mean the hip-hop mogul should be allowed to prepare for a May trial from outside jail.
FDNY crews in Brooklyn's Prospect Park were monitoring for hot spots after putting out a brush fire that consumed approximately two acres.
An NYPD officer who struck a pedestrian in the Bronx in 2020 will not face charges in connection to her death, the New York AG's office announced Friday.
Air quality today in the New York City area could be unhealthy for sensitive groups amid brush fires in New Jersey and Brooklyn.
Connecticut election results show Vice President Kamala Harris won the state, and Sen. Chris Murphy was reelected, CBS News projects.
This Election Day is expected to be one of our warmest ever on record for New York City and the surrounding area.
Here's how to find your polling location for Election Day 2024 in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Here's when polls opened and closed Tuesday for Election Day 2024 in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Air quality today in the New York City area could be unhealthy for sensitive groups amid brush fires in New Jersey and Brooklyn.
A huge fire in Jersey City, New Jersey left nine families homeless after it tore through their apartments overnight.
Brush fires broke out in the Palisades, New Jersey early Friday morning, sending smoke across the Hudson River and into NYC.
The drought in New Jersey is putting serious stress on two of the Garden State's top crops – blueberries and cranberries.
Roads have reopened around the Black Run Preserve in Evesham Township, New Jersey, as crews work to contain the Bethany Run Wildfire.
Air quality today in the New York City area could be unhealthy for sensitive groups amid brush fires in New Jersey and Brooklyn.
Suffolk County announced a new street takeover task force to stop dangerous and illegal street racing events.
The owners of a Long Island rental home were sentenced to probation and community service Thursday in connection to a 2022 fire that killed two sisters.
Four years after the heartbreaking death of 8-year-old Thomas Valva, change is coming to the Suffolk County department blamed for ignoring repeated reports of abuse.
New York State Police say they are now conducting two investigations into Long Island State Trooper Thomas Mascia, who claimed he was shot in the leg while on the job last week.
An Iranian operative told investigators that he was tasked in September with assassinating Trump, according to court records unsealed Friday.
Longtime political operative Susie Wiles is known as a formidable, behind-the-scenes force.
Democrats have watched their margin of victory shrink in New York City in three consecutive general elections.
Giuliani got a tongue lashing Thursday in federal court after missing a deadline to turn over valuables to two election workers he defamed. He owes the women $148 million in damages.
Incumbent Republican Rep. Marc Molinaro has been defeated by Democratic challenger Josh Riley in New York's Congressional District 19 race, CBS News projects.
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 worst rates of the infection known as "walking pneumonia" or "white lung pneumonia" are in young children ages 2 to 4 years old.
Actor Tony Todd's TV and movie credits spanned 40 years and included the 1992 horror film "Candyman" and its 2021 sequel.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a new request for bail on Friday, saying changed circumstances, along with new evidence, mean the hip-hop mogul should be allowed to prepare for a May trial from outside jail.
Staten Island's Wu-Tang Clan is being celebrated by the New York City Department of Transportation with limited edition "Wu-Tang Clan District" street signs.
Brooklyn rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine is one step closer to being released from jail after making a deal with federal prosecutors.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
The New York Knicks snapped a two-game losing streak with a win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday.
Payton Pritchard scored six points in overtime and the Boston Celtics beat the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night.
Aaron Boone will return to manage the New York Yankees for an eighth season after the team exercised his 2025 contract option.
Israeli and Dutch leaders have condemned a mass attack on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam as clear and violent antisemitism.
Bo Horvat had a goal and two assists, and the New York Islanders beat the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night.
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.
A Bronx resident says illegally parked RVs and abandoned vehicles have been an eyesore in his community for years.
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."
Here's what Jets coach Jeff Ulbrich and QB Aaron Rodgers had to say as New York prepares for a Week 10 contest against the Cardinals in the desert.
The Tenafly, New Jersey school's new weather observation station is a key hand-on learning tool for these students.
A diner serves as the centerpiece for a new play called "The Counter," now running at the Laura Pels Theatre.
Price said he wrote "Lazarus Man" after a tragic event in 2014, a deadly explosion in East Harlem. Watch his interview with CBS News New York's Mary Calvi.
The disgraced movie mogul's representatives would not confirm or deny the reports.
