Queens Woman Shot As Rival Tow Truck Drivers Argued Over Who Would Take Her Car
The woman said she was surprised when not one, but two tow truck companies came to her aid because she didn't request help from either one.
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The woman said she was surprised when not one, but two tow truck companies came to her aid because she didn't request help from either one.
So far, there are no arrests in either case.
Jason Liriano was allegedly behind the wheel of a Lamborghini Urus on Dec. 24, 2020, when he crashed into a Toyota Camry on Rockaway Boulevard, causing the Lamborghini to overturn.
The fire commissioner said since the beginning of this year, there have already been 60 fires caused by these batteries, and this is the third fatal incident.
There's nothing more rewarding than helping people in need. These two girls from New York learned that at an early age. They donated their hair for a good cause.
She noticed the air conditioner in her Ozone Park home had shifted, and when she removed the vent to take a look, an opossum fell out.
The NYPD says there's no clear connection to the house of worship or indication that it was targeted at this time.
A black car smashed into the glass window at a Modell's in Ozone Park on Saturday afternoon.
Neighbors said a mother and three adult daughters lived in the apartment and all had to be rescued by firefighters.
Police said Edwin Vargas was pulling a Jeep from a wash bay when he lost control and hit the 54-year-old woman Monday in Ozone Park.
The incident happened at around 2 p.m. at the car wash by Gold Road and Cross Bay Boulevard.
A drug enforcement task force found more than 40 pounds of fentanyl, cocaine and heroin during a raid on an apartment in Ozone Park.
Rita Persaud was on her way to see family Thursday night, but she never made it. She was in the back seat of a car that was left mangled on the sidewalk after it collided with a Lamborghini SUV.
Police said a Lamborghini SUV flipped after colliding with a Toyota sedan in Queens. At least two people allegedly ran from the SUV.
The start of winter is just weeks away and some homeowners in Queens are still dealing with the aftermath of a storm from over the summer.
Police Officer Jason Maharaj was awarded by multiple community organizations in Ozone Park.
Many people are holding out hope that Christmas will bring happier times. So much so, they are getting into the decorating spirit earlier than ever.
Gunfire broke out inside a Queens convenience store Monday night. It happened right in front of an off-duty police officer, who jumped into action.
An off-duty NYPD officer happened to be in the store at the time and tackled the suspect. Another officer arrived to help make the arrest.
The New York State Federation of Taxi Drivers is calling on the city to step up police patrols to protect cabbies.
The suspect then crashed into several parked cars before he was chased down by members of a nearby mosque who held the boy for police.
The banquet hall owner tells CBS2 he rented the venue out to "an individual" who then hosted the party.
It happened last month when the 65-year-old victim was crossing the intersection of Pitkin Avenue and Cross Bay Boulevard in Ozone Park, according to police.
State Legislator Linda Rosenthal introduced a bill to close all wet markets in New York while a task force studies how they can operate in a more sanitary way.
Police say a silver car, carrying at least three people, blew through a stop sign and T-boned a black ride-share car.
The New York Knicks beat the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night.
The Detroit Pistons won their fifth straight game over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night.
A New Jersey man killed in the Jan. 1 New Orleans terror attack was honored Wednesday.
A group of nonprofits is urging New York City and the state to act quickly on legislation to protect New York's most vulnerable residents.
New York lawmakers returned to Albany Wednesday faced with the daunting task of finding more cash for the MTA. New taxes and fees are needed to fill a $33 billion budget shortfall, and it's not coming from congestion pricing.
A group of nonprofits is urging New York City and the state to act quickly on legislation to protect New York's most vulnerable residents.
New York lawmakers returned to Albany Wednesday faced with the daunting task of finding more cash for the MTA. New taxes and fees are needed to fill a $33 billion budget shortfall, and it's not coming from congestion pricing.
Jaia Cruz, accused of stabbing USPS worker Ray Hodge to death inside a Harlem deli, was indicted by a grand jury Wednesday.
The Panthers will play host to the Rangers at loanDepot Park in Miami -- home of baseball's Marlins -- on Jan. 2, 2026, the NHL said Wednesday.
NYC Restaurant Week reservations are live for 2025, with the best deals at top restaurants from Nougatine to Gramercy Tavern.
The cold weather continues around NYC, and there's more snow on the way. But the question is, how much?
We're in for some colder weather around the NYC area for the rest of the week, then we're tracking our next chance of snow.
A winter storm is bringing snowy weather to NYC today, and New Jersey expected to see the highest snow totals.
Congestion pricing is now in effect in NYC, and drivers faced the first weekday commute with the controversial new tolling system.
Congestion pricing started on Sunday, Jan. 5 in NYC, after years of debate, planning, controversy and legal challenges.
A New Jersey man killed in the Jan. 1 New Orleans terror attack was honored Wednesday.
The cold weather continues around NYC, and there's more snow on the way. But the question is, how much?
The trial began Tuesday for a New Jersey school bus aide charged in the death of a 6-year-old student with special needs.
Brutally cold temperatures and blustery conditions made for an uncomfortable trek into Manhattan for many on the second day of congestion pricing.
Holmdel, N.J. will pause Friday to remember a resident killed in the New Orleans terror attack. William "Billy" DiMaio, 25, was among those killed on New Year's Day.
Disgraced former Rep. George Santos had his February sentencing delayed until April so he can keep making new episodes of his podcast.
Ray Tierney, the district attorney credited for the arrest of Rex Heuermann in the Gilgo Beach serial killer case, will be running for re-election next year.
Several people, including two children, were injured in a crash involving a school bus Tuesday in Old Westbury, Long Island.
Brutally cold temperatures and blustery conditions made for an uncomfortable trek into Manhattan for many on the second day of congestion pricing.
In New York City alone, there were nearly 1,300 cases in December. That's almost triple the number during same time in 2023.
A group of nonprofits is urging New York City and the state to act quickly on legislation to protect New York's most vulnerable residents.
New York lawmakers returned to Albany Wednesday faced with the daunting task of finding more cash for the MTA. New taxes and fees are needed to fill a $33 billion budget shortfall, and it's not coming from congestion pricing.
Disgraced former Rep. George Santos had his February sentencing delayed until April so he can keep making new episodes of his podcast.
Trump's lawyers argued that the justices should step in and pause his sentencing "to prevent grave injustice and harm to the institution of the presidency."
Ray Tierney, the district attorney credited for the arrest of Rex Heuermann in the Gilgo Beach serial killer case, will be running for re-election next year.
Lower immunity to the new GII.17 strain could be leading to more infections.
In New York City alone, there were nearly 1,300 cases in December. That's almost triple the number during same time in 2023.
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says the recent surge in violence in the subway "cannot continue." She says she will include new legislation in the executive budget to change New York's involuntary commitment standards.
Gardners Candies warns that recalled Meltaway Bars product may contain undeclared cashews, a health risk for people with tree nut allergies.
"Inside Edition" correspondent Alison Hall opens up about her breast cancer battle and how Olivia Munn's own experience with early detection inspired her to take a life-saving risk assessment test.
New York City's Broadway Week is back, offering two tickets for the price of one to select Broadway shows in January and February.
Peter Yarrow was a singer-songwriter and a social activist, but he was best known as one-third of the folk-music group Peter, Paul and Mary.
The actor Aubrey Plaza has spoken out for the first time since her husband Jeff Baena's death last week. He was 47.
Here is the full list of winners who took home awards at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
The New York Knicks beat the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night.
The Detroit Pistons won their fifth straight game over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night.
The Panthers will play host to the Rangers at loanDepot Park in Miami -- home of baseball's Marlins -- on Jan. 2, 2026, the NHL said Wednesday.
The Stars rallied from an early three-goal deficit to defeat the struggling Rangers on Tuesday night.
Cole Anthony scored 24 points and the Magic shut down the short-handed Knicks 103-94 on Monday night.
Two eighth graders in Queens are being hailed as heroes after their quick thinking helped a woman who had taken a bad fall near their school.
Neighbors were left baffled and heartbroken after an unknown perpetrator left slash marks across two street trees in Ridgewood, Queens.
Musicians and student groups marched through the snowy streets of East Harlem on Monday to celebrate Three Kings Day.
New Yorkers can now be fined $50 if they fail to secure their trash bins properly, but some Brooklyn residents say the city is failing to maintain the same standards.
A young man from Mauritania receives help settling into the city as he serves as a youth ambassador for others.
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."
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for January 8 at 11 p.m.
New York City is in its first week of congestion pricing, and state lawmakers are already weighing whether to levy more taxes to help fund the MTA. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports on how some of the revenue stream's being floated.
A CBS News New York investigation found white supremacist groups are using social media to promote hateful propaganda and plans of violence, and they're trying to recruit children. Investigative reporter Tim McNicholas shows us how kids may be just a few clicks away from hate, but we want to warn you, some of this material is graphic and offensive.
Doctors are warning of a possible so-called "quad-demic" this winter as data from the CDC shows cases of flu, COVID, RSV and norovirus are all on the rise. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan has more on what you can do to protect yourself.
The wildfire emergency in California is growing. New flames broke out in the Hollywood Hills on Wednesday, prompting even more evacuation orders. Gio Insignares, Alecia Reid and Lonnie Quinn report for CBS News New York.
