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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.
An 83-year-old man is recovering after police say he was shoved down the stairs of a subway station in an unprovoked attack.
The man accused of killing three people when he allegedly drove drunk into a crowd on the Lower East Side on July 4th was arraigned on a host of charges Saturday.
Saturday will be downright oppressive. With dew points well into the 70s, it'll feel near or above 100 this afternoon for most inland locations.
A funeral is being held Saturday for NYPD Officer Emilia Rennhack. She was killed when an SUV slammed into a nail salon on Long Island on June 28.
Two teenage sisters pulled from the water in Coney Island have been pronounced dead.
An 83-year-old man is recovering after police say he was shoved down the stairs of a subway station in an unprovoked attack.
The man accused of killing three people when he allegedly drove drunk into a crowd on the Lower East Side on July 4th was arraigned on a host of charges Saturday.
Saturday will be downright oppressive. With dew points well into the 70s, it'll feel near or above 100 this afternoon for most inland locations.
A funeral is being held Saturday for NYPD Officer Emilia Rennhack. She was killed when an SUV slammed into a nail salon on Long Island on June 28.
Two teenage sisters pulled from the water in Coney Island have been pronounced dead.
Saturday will be downright oppressive. With dew points well into the 70s, it'll feel near or above 100 this afternoon for most inland locations.
People from across the Tri-State Area have been flocking to the beaches to beat the heat and humidity. Several beaches in our area had already hit capacity by midday.
The NYC weather forecast calls for rain, but this map shows when the skies are expected to clear for the 4th of July fireworks.
Connecticut had several new laws start on July 1, 2024, including the school age cut-off and surveillance cameras meant to catch drivers who blow by buses.
Severe thunderstorms swept through New York, New Jersey and Connecticut on Sunday, with the chance of an isolated tornado. See the latest weather maps and live radar.
Saturday will be downright oppressive. With dew points well into the 70s, it'll feel near or above 100 this afternoon for most inland locations.
The U.S. Department of the Interior has approved what would be New Jersey's first off-shore wind farm project.
A fire in Wharton State Forest has led to the evacuation of a campground and the closure of a trail near Tabernacle, New Jersey.
Hot and humid conditions are expected to trigger thunderstorms heading into the weekend around the New York City area.
The Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks show was held on Manhattan's West Side on Thursday night, its first time back over the Hudson River in more than a decade.
Saturday will be downright oppressive. With dew points well into the 70s, it'll feel near or above 100 this afternoon for most inland locations.
A funeral is being held Saturday for NYPD Officer Emilia Rennhack. She was killed when an SUV slammed into a nail salon on Long Island on June 28.
Family, friends and well-wishers gathered Friday to pay their respects to NYPD Officer Emilia Rennhack, who was killed when an alleged drunk driver crashed into a nail salon on Long Island last month.
A Long Island man is accused of giving 4th of July fireworks to an 11-year-old, sparking a fire that spread to his neighbor's home in Levittown.
People from across the Tri-State Area have been flocking to the beaches to beat the heat and humidity. Several beaches in our area had already hit capacity by midday.
President Biden sat down with ABC News' George Stephanopoulos in Wisconsin Friday for the first interview since his disastrous presidential debate last week.
"Let me say this as clearly as I can: I'm staying in the race," President Biden said during a campaign rally in Madison, Wisconsin, on Friday.
Jurors are expected to have the case by the end of next week.
"Let me say this as clearly as I possibly can and as simply and straightforward as I can: I am running. I'm the nominee of the Democratic Party. No one's pushing me out," the president told campaign staffers.
The Boys & Girls Club of Harlem was not approved for replacement funding for a lapsed state after-school budget.
FDA approval of the new Alzheimer's treatment, which will be branded as Kisunla, follows years of setbacks.
The New York City Virus Hunters are getting their hands dirty to find out which little birdies might be carrying a deadly disease in Central Park.
"We can serve payers very effectively from the footprint that remains," CEO Tim Wentworth says of the coming Walgreens closures.
The advisory issued by Dr. Vivek Murthy came as the U.S. grappled with another summer weekend marked by deadly mass shootings.
One bill being fast-tracked would make abortions free in New Jersey by eliminating co-pays.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo set a new record and retained the women's division title.
Ann Wilson, lead singer of rock band Heart, says she has cancer.
Spike Lee's "Do the Right Thing" celebrated its 35th birthday Sunday with a block party on Do The Right Thing Way in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn.
Usher accepted the lifetime achievement award at the 2024 BET Awards, and Will Smith debuted a single as he continued his comeback from slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars two years ago.
His recently uncovered photographs, long thought lost, are the basis of the former Beatle's book, "1964: Eyes of the Storm," and an exhibition currently at the Brooklyn Museum.
The Boston Red Sox stunned New York 5-3 on Friday night and sent the Yankees to their 14th loss in 18 games.
Paul Skenes threw seven strong innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates tied a franchise record by smashing seven home runs in a 14-2 demolition of the New York Mets.
Frankie Montas made a triumphant return to Yankee Stadium, Nick Martini, Jonathan India and Spencer Steer homered and the Cincinnati Reds completed a three-game sweep of reeling New York with an 8-4 victory.
Jake Irvin allowed just one hit and issued one walk in eight innings, Jesse Winker hit a pinch-hit home run and the Washington Nationals beat the New York Mets 1-0 in the traditional 11 a.m. Fourth of July game in the nation's capital.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo set a new record and retained the women's division title.
Accessibility improvements at Long Island Rail Road stations in Queens have been put on hold after congestion pricing was paused.
It's been several months since a new Trauma Recovery Center opened in Coney Island, and leaders say the community has responded in droves.
Beach erosion may be contributing to dangerous swimming conditions at Jacob Riis Park in Queens, and experts say common solutions come with consequences.
The Eliza Tower will provide "affordable luxury" to 174 low-income families. The most expensive three-bedroom is just $1,800 for families making 60% of the area median income.
The Boys & Girls Club of Harlem was not approved for replacement funding for a lapsed state after-school budget.
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."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
Service is now suspended between Court Square to Bedford-Nostrand Avenue station as the MTA upgrades the line's signal system. The second phase runs through August 12.
The fire broke out shortly before 3 a.m. on East 181st Street in the Fordham section. Two firefighters suffered minor injuries.
An 83-year-old man is recovering after police say he was shoved down the stairs of a subway station in an unprovoked attack.
The man accused of killing three people when drove drunk into a crowd on the Lower East Side on July 4th was arraigned on a host of charges Saturday.
A funeral is being held Saturday for NYPD Officer Emilia Rennhack. Rennhack, 30, was killed when an SUV slammed into a nail salon in Deer Park on Long Island on June 28.