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Job Fair For Veterans Held In Howard Beach
The job fair, which began at 9 a.m., was held at Russo's on the Bay in Howard Beach, Queens.
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The job fair, which began at 9 a.m., was held at Russo's on the Bay in Howard Beach, Queens.
A crime spree has left residents of Howard Beach, Queens worried – and homeowners and police have been taking extra precautions.
A Queens woman who was convicted in connection with the death of her allegedly abusive husband is now turning to Albany in hopes of being released from prison.
A motorist was killed early Saturday when a crash sent his vehicle plowing through a low brick wall and onto a lawn in Howard Beach, Queens.
The first anniversary of superstorm Sandy has come and gone, but the rebuilding continues.
A crew of fire watchmen -- hired for this purpose only -- are positioned on every floor to literally sniff for smoke and alert school officials and the fire department in case of a fire.
Superstorm Sandy struck the Tri-State Area eight months ago Sunday, and residents of Howard Beach, Queens have been suffering all the time since.
Barbara Sheehan, 52, surrendered Friday to serve a five year sentence after her gun possession conviction was upheld earlier this month.
Police on Wednesday released a surveillance video of two suspects who pretended to be FedEx workers as they invaded a home in Howard Beach, Queens.
Neighbors said they are concerned that the trouble hasn't passed, and that the men may be looking for ways to take advantage of a neighborhood struggling in the wake of Sandy.
After seven months of limited service and an estimated $650 million in hurricane damage, regular service on the A train is rolling through the Rockaways.
A house that caught fire and partially collapsed Wednesday in an area of Queens damaged by Superstorm Sandy had been approved for work under the city's Rapid Repairs program.
The incident occurred at around 2 p.m. Wednesday at 162-39 84th St., in Howard Beach.
A home suddenly exploded in Queens on Wednesday afternoon. FDNY responded to a home in Howard Beach. During the initial fire, 20-30 foot high flames could be seen.
When the flowers bloomed and the ground warmed up, one of Sandy's effects, hidden for the winter, became obvious.
Rogelio Rodriguez, 34, was arraigned on murder, manslaughter and other charges, according to the Queens District Attorney's office.
The two men whose bodies were found in a brush fire in Queens were killed for trying to rob drug dealers, police said.
One is two-tone dark-colored custom van, the second is a four-door light-colored sedan and the third is a four-door dark-colored sedan, police said.
As firefighters started to fight the heavy flames, they discovered the bodies of two adult males in a grassy area adjacent to the Belt Parkway, police said.
Mayor Bloomberg also warned residents living in low-lying coastal areas that flooding may occur as the storm barrels through the Tri-State.
Last week, crime was down or flat in all categories citywide except for burglary. Compared with the same time last year, burglary was up 2 percent, according to police statistics.
NJ TRANSIT officials announced over the weekend that limited service will begin Monday morning on the Bergen and Pascack Valley Lines.
Tuesday was day eight for many living without power. Those lucky enough to have generators used them sparingly while others were boiling water to try and stay warm.
Ryan Beauchamp, 33, turned himself in at the 94 Precinct station house in Greenpoint, Brooklyn on Tuesday, CBS 2's John Slattery reported.
One person is dead and another is being sought by police after a fight on a subway train at the Bedford Avenue train station in Brooklyn spilled onto the platform and ended up on the tracks.
Milos Radonjic was arrested in Italy where authorities say he planned to captain a yacht in an international race.
New York and New Jersey will see rain showers early Monday, then again for the evening commute.
The Neptune Diner served its final meal Sunday in Astoria, Queens after more than four decades on the block.
Nicolás Maduro was declared the winner in Venezuela's presidential election Sunday, but his opponents immediately disputed the results, claiming a landslide win.
The New Jersey Attorney General's Office is investigating a fatal police shooting of a woman in Fort Lee.
New York and New Jersey will see rain showers early Monday, then again for the evening commute.
The Neptune Diner served its final meal Sunday in Astoria, Queens after more than four decades on the block.
Hundreds protested Sunday in Lower Manhattan over the death of Sonya Massey, the Illinois woman shot and killed by a sheriff's deputy.
New York City on Sunday announced its latest rat-mitigation program, which needs the help of the public.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams issued an emergency order suspending parts of the city's new solitary confinement law.
New York and New Jersey will see rain showers early Monday, then again for the evening commute.
For Sunday, mostly sunny skies early will give way to increasing cloudiness by the afternoon and evening hours.
The 2024 Paris Olympics are underway, featuring dozens of athletes from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. See the full list of competitors from the Tri-State Area.
The NYC area will continue to see humid and cloudy weather today, before our Pick of the Week arrives tomorrow.
Another day means another round of showers for the New York City area, but there's hope around the corner.
New York and New Jersey will see rain showers early Monday, then again for the evening commute.
The New Jersey Attorney General's Office is investigating a fatal police shooting of a woman in Fort Lee.
Did you know July 27 is recognized as National New Jersey Day in the United States? Proud New Jerseyans of all kinds have been taking to social media to celebrate their home state in all of its glory.
For Sunday, mostly sunny skies early will give way to increasing cloudiness by the afternoon and evening hours.
At least a dozen cases of listeria have been reported across New York state in connection to a national outbreak linked to deli meat.
Lawyers for singer Justin Timberlake claim their client was not intoxicated when he was arrested for driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons in June.
At least a dozen cases of listeria have been reported across New York state in connection to a national outbreak linked to deli meat.
Legendary Billy Joel played his 150th and final concert at famed Madison Square Garden on Thursday night.
Jacqueline Franchetti has been trying to get "Kyra's Law" passed for eight years, but keeps running into Albany roadblocks.
The Jets will hold their first training camp workouts on Wednesday in Florham Park, New Jersey.
New York City on Sunday announced its latest rat-mitigation program, which needs the help of the public.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams issued an emergency order suspending parts of the city's new solitary confinement law.
Senate Majority Leader Schumer called the addition of the Sen. JD Vance to the Republican ticket an "incredibly bad choice."
Trump, who is the Republican Party's candidate for president, made his remarks at the end of a speech at a conservative Christian event.
Former President Donald Trump made the comments on his social media platform Truth Social two weeks after a bullet grazed his ear at a campaign rally.
At least a dozen cases of listeria have been reported across New York state in connection to a national outbreak linked to deli meat.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
New Yorkers in communities without easy access to supermarkets must decide what's more valuable? Time or money.
State records show the fund is facing a projected shortfall of $3 billion, and that shortfall is impacting the children.
At least seven people in New York have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats.
Co-founded by George Balanchine in 1948, New York City Ballet is considered one of the best dance companies in the world, and at 75 is catering to an increasingly younger audience.
The son of immigrant parents, who immersed himself in American culture growing up, built a career as a filmmaker with hits such as "Crazy Rich Asians" and "In the Heights," tapping into his own identity and translating stories of struggle and ambition to the screen.
Lawyers for singer Justin Timberlake claim their client was not intoxicated when he was arrested for driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons in June.
Legendary Billy Joel played his 150th and final concert at famed Madison Square Garden on Thursday night.
Hundreds of the nation's top athletes will represent Team USA in Paris at the 2024 Olympics.
Carlos Rodón pitched into the seventh and Jazz Chisholm had a hit in the Yankees' 8-2 win over the Red Sox on Sunday.
Pete Alonso went deep for the Mets, but it was nowhere near enough in a 9-2 loss to the Braves on Sunday.
Organizers say an act during the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony featuring an LGBTQ+ icon flanked by drag artists did not depict "The Last Supper."
Simone Biles made a stunning Olympic comeback on Sunday, delivering near-perfect routines in a qualifying round that ended with Team USA in the lead.
The Mets acquired outfielder Jesse Winker from the Washington Nationals on Saturday, adding a left-handed bat in their push for the playoffs.
The Harlem-based program the Doe Fund held a graduation ceremony this week for nearly 100 men who have overcome a variety of challenges through the "Ready, Willing and Able" program.
Elected local, state and federal leaders looked at the health of the Harlem River and its surrounding communities Friday as Congressman Adriano Espaillat hosted his third annual boat tour.
A Bronx food pantry says it's serving more people than ever before, but it's in dire need of basic equipment to run the operation.
Local leaders applaud this week's DOT announcement about safety upgrades coming to Cobble Hill, Brooklyn.
The bus is the talk of a South Ozone Park neighborhood after the MTA's public hearing on Wednesday.
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.
What happens if you come in contact with listeria, and what should you do if you have deli meats in your fridge? Dr. Kumar is On Call for CBS New York to explain.
The mayor signed an executive order to stop a law from taking effect that would end the practice of solitary confinement at city jails. CBS New York's Christina Fan has a closer look.
Three people were shot, one fatally, overnight near a migrant shelter on Randall's Island in Queens, police say. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook was first on the scene.
CBS New York's John Elliott has the latest weather forecast.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku says there will be the potential for thunderstorms as the humidity kicks up during at least the first half of the new work week.