NYC lawmaker proposes harsher penalties for blocking fire hydrants
City Councilmember Joann Ariola is proposing legislation creating harsher penalties for drivers who block fire hydrants, following a deadly fire in Elmhurst, Queens, on Sunday.
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City Councilmember Joann Ariola is proposing legislation creating harsher penalties for drivers who block fire hydrants, following a deadly fire in Elmhurst, Queens, on Sunday.
A fire at a Queens apartment building killed a man over the weekend. When firefighters arrived, they found a fire hydrant blocked by a parked car. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
A street in Queens was renamed Saturday to honor the victim of a deadly crash earlier this year.
Police responding to a 911 call of an assault in progress made a shocking discovery in Queens.
It happened Friday night on 96th Street in East Elmhurst. No arrests have been made.
Police say the suspect tried to attack a woman just before 6 a.m. Friday on 94th Street in East Elmhurst. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
The 19-year-old is facing attempted first-degree murder charges. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
East Elmhurst residents say a homeless and migrant shelter is driving up crime in the neighborhood. Local leaders and advocates gathered on Ditmars Boulevard on Sunday. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Two NYPD officers are recovering after they were shot while investigating a robbery spree involving suspects on scooters in Queens.
Police said two officers were investigating a robbery pattern involving suspects on scooters when the suspect opened fire, hitting one in the bullet -resistant vest and the other in the leg. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest.
Two NYPD officers are now recovering after police say they were shot overnight in East Elmhurst, Queens while investigating a robbery pattern involving suspects riding scooters. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge has the latest.
Two NYPD officers were shot overnight in East Elmhurst, Queens while investigating a robbery pattern involving suspects on scooters, police say.
Two NYPD officers were shot overnight in East Elmhurst, Queens while investigating a robbery pattern involving suspects on scooters, police say.
CBS New York's Christina Fan has the latest from the scene, and Elijah Westbrook is reporting from the hospital.
Police say they are searching for a man who took off riding a moped-style vehicle.
The man charged with killing Bayron Palomino Arroyo at a crosswalk was arrested for reckless driving four times since 2009.
The 52-year-old man who was arrested has a history of reckless driving offenses. CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
The pickup truck driver accused of hitting and killing an 8-year-old boy and injuring his older brother in East Elmhurst has a troubling history behind the wheel. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.
At a news conference in East Elmhurst, the NYPD said the driver, who was later charged, was one of the first people to call 911 to report the crash.
The man charged with striking the boy at an intersection was arrested for driving-related offenses at least four other times. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Police say the boy was crossing the street with his mother and brother, who was also injured. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest.
At a news conference in East Elmhurst, the NYPD said that driver was one of the first people to call 911 to report the crash. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports.
At a news conference in East Elmhurst, the NYPD said that driver, who was taken into custody, was one of the first people to call 911 to report the crash. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports.
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology graduates become pilots, dispatchers, aircraft maintenance technicians, and more.
Police say no injuries were reported when the robbers entered a home and stole an unknown amount of cash.
Authorities in the San Francisco Bay Area have arrested three people from the East Coast on suspicion of identity theft in an alleged bank fraud case, including a woman who was reported missing several months ago.
Two dogs are safe on Long Island after a terrifying run on Sunrise Highway in the middle of Monday's blizzard.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is calling on New Yorkers to treat police with respect after video shows some officers getting pelted with snowballs Monday.
New York City Public School students returned to in-person classes Tuesday morning as the city continued to dig out following Monday's historic blizzard.
New Jersey is facing a lawsuit over a recent directive limiting immigration operations in state-controlled buildings.
Two dogs are safe on Long Island after a terrifying run on Sunrise Highway in the middle of Monday's blizzard.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is calling on New Yorkers to treat police with respect after video shows some officers getting pelted with snowballs Monday.
New York City Public School students returned to in-person classes Tuesday morning as the city continued to dig out following Monday's historic blizzard.
Another round of snow will impact the Tri-State Area, just after a major blizzard dumped more than two feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
The Long Island Rail Road, NJ Transit and other commuter rails are running Tuesday but with modified schedules after a major snowstorm hit the Tri-State Area.
Another round of snow will impact the Tri-State Area, just after a major blizzard dumped more than two feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Pet owners should be extra cautious with their pets during and after the major winter snowstorm impacting the New York and New Jersey area.
Double-digit snow totals have been reported across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut as a major blizzard begins to wind down.
The storm has started to wrap up in New York City, New Jersey and beyond, with impressive snow totals left in its wake.
A blizzard warning has been issued for New York City and the surrounding area as a major snowstorm develops along the coast.
New Jersey is facing a lawsuit over a recent directive limiting immigration operations in state-controlled buildings.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill commended the state's response to the major blizzard, but she said they aren't out of the woods yet.
Another round of snow will impact the Tri-State Area, just after a major blizzard dumped more than two feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
The Long Island Rail Road, NJ Transit and other commuter rails are running Tuesday but with modified schedules after a major snowstorm hit the Tri-State Area.
NJ Transit will be back in action on Monday afternoon, with limited service beginning to ramp up after 4 p.m.
Another round of snow will impact the Tri-State Area, just after a major blizzard dumped more than two feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
The Long Island Rail Road, NJ Transit and other commuter rails are running Tuesday but with modified schedules after a major snowstorm hit the Tri-State Area.
Pet owners should be extra cautious with their pets during and after the major winter snowstorm impacting the New York and New Jersey area.
Double-digit snow totals have been reported across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut as a major blizzard begins to wind down.
The storm has started to wrap up in New York City, New Jersey and beyond, with impressive snow totals left in its wake.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill commended the state's response to the major blizzard, but she said they aren't out of the woods yet.
President Trump will deliver the 2026 State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress tonight. Here's when it will take place, and how and where to watch.
FedEx sued the Trump administration over its tariffs on Monday, asking for a "full refund" of all payments it made to the government under a set of tariff policies that were ruled illegal by the Supreme Court.
Military planners are advising President Trump that any strike on Tehran's assets would almost certainly not be a singular, decisive blow.
NJ Transit will be back in action on Monday afternoon, with limited service beginning to ramp up after 4 p.m.
For the first time in 30 years, the Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment for an inoperable type of pancreatic cancer.
NYSNA has reached a tentative contract agreement with NewYork-Presbyterian, signaling a potential end to the longest nurses strike in New York City history.
NYSNA ratified contracts with Montefiore and Mount Sinai, clearing the way for nurses to return to work Saturday after walking off one month ago.
The longest and largest nurses strike in New York City history is set to end after over three weeks as NYSNA says it has a tentative agreement.
Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield failed to reach a contract agreement by Dec. 31, which means about 9,000 physicians are no longer considered in-network.
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Springsteen is taking his "Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour" nationwide starting in the spring.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
Karl-Anthony Towns had 28 points and 11 rebounds for his NBA-leading 39th double-double and the Knicks outlasted the sliding Bulls 105-99 on Sunday night.
Nicolás Fernández scored on a penalty kick in the second half and New York City FC tied the Los Angeles Galaxy 1-1 in a season opener before a sellout crowd of 30,510 at Dignity Health Sports Park.
The Milan Cortina Olympics ended Sunday with a closing ceremony inside the ancient Roman amphitheater, Verona Arena.
Through a sudden death overtime goal, the U.S. men's hockey team is golden over Canada.
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 25 points, Jalen Brunson had 20 and the Knicks erased an 18-point, fourth-quarter deficit and beat the Rockets 108-106 on Saturday.
Multiple rezonings in Queens are paving the way for tens of thousands of new units, but some residents worry about how it could affect their communities.
Residents and skate advocates clash over a proposed Mount Prospect Park skate facility, as city officials promise an updated design this spring.
A Brooklyn community is fighting to turn a forgotten landmark into a heritage center.
Edward R. Murrow High School's new boiler system cuts emissions while doubling as a hands-on sustainability lesson for students.
LUAR Creative Director Raul López says Lady Gaga's salsa-inspired dress in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show was a moment of pride for Caribbeans and Latinos.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Norah O'Donnell is out with a new book celebrating the accomplishments of American women over the past 250 years and spoke with CBS News New York's Jessica Moore.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and top administration officials held a briefing to discuss the response to Monday's historic snow storm. See the full news conference.
It's a sunny day but that doesn't provide much relief temperature wise Tuesday. Another round of snow is coming overnight. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has when and where.
CBS News New York Christine Sloan checked out Jersey City to see how snow cleanup is going after the historic blizzard.
Savannah Guthrie and her family are offering an additional reward of up to $1 million for any information leading to the whereabouts of their mother, Nancy Guthrie.
