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MTA worker arrested for allegedly lying about assault
An MTA worker has been arrested, accused of lying about an assault on the subway in Queens.
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An MTA worker has been arrested, accused of lying about an assault on the subway in Queens.
A basement fire in Woodside, Queens injured six people, including two firefighters, Sunday morning.
An MTA worker has been arrested for allegedly lying about getting attacked on the subway.
The men were stabbed after a dispute at a bar or party in Corona, sources told CBS News New York.
Several people were hurt and the FDNY is still trying to figure out how the fire in Queens Village started. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/4fo2Tpc
Teams from all over the United States are competing in the annual dragon boat races in Flushing Meadows Corona Park this weekend.
A five alarm fire in Queens ripped through a block of attached homes in just minutes Saturday, injuring 14 people. CBS New York's Derick Waller reports.
Fourteen people were injured, including nearly a dozen firefighters, as a fire spread to multiple buildings in Queens Saturday.
Scattered power outages continue after a transformer caught fire in Queens Friday night.
A firefighter and two civilians were injured in a fire in Queens Village that quickly spread to several homes Saturday. CBS New York's Derick Waller reports.
A mail carrier was robbed at gunpoint in the middle of the day in Queens earlier this week. CBS New York's Elle McLogan spoke to the victim about the terrifying encounter.
Dramatic video captures the rescue of a swimmer in distress at Rockaway Beach. Authorities say it happened Thursday just before 7 p.m. - an hour after beaches closed for swimming. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
Queens residents who deal with recurring flooding may finally see some relief. On Wednesday, the city announced a major upgrade to storm sewers in Rosedale. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado talked with people in the area to see how the changes will affect them.
A mail carrier was robbed at gunpoint in Queens in the middle of the day, and it was all caught on video. Right now, there are growing calls to better protect postal workers on the job. CBS New York's Elle McLogan reports.
The city announced a major upgrade to the storm sewers in Rosedale, Queens, where homeowners have repeatedly had to deal with flooding.
The fire started just after 9 a.m. Wednesday on the second floor of a 13--story residential building.
A retired couple in Queens with health complications is struggling to navigate their uneven sidewalk. They tell CBS New York's Elle McLogan they've been on a waitlist for about seven years.
CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook has the details of the transit agency's plan.
A woman is recovering after she was stabbed repeatedly at a Queens subway station. It happened at the Jamaica-Van Wyck subway station around 8:30 p.m. Sunday. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
A woman is recovering after she was stabbed repeatedly at a Queens subway station Sunday night.
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.
The Neptune Diner served its final meal Sunday in Astoria, Queens after more than four decades on the block.
A firefighter was one of several people injured after the fire spread to three homes in Jamaica, Queens. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Several blocks have been shut down in Queens and Staten Island on Saturday, allowing families to walk, bike or play in car-free zones.
CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado spoke to patrons who are sad to say goodbye to a community staple.
It's super easy to shop online at Warby Parker for custom prescription eyewear or contact lenses.
The WNBA is back and so is Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark. Find out how to watch Clark face the Phoenix Mercury.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says you should have these go-bag essentials prepared for a major disaster.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has appointed George Samir Helmy to replace Sen. Bob Menendez ahead of his resignation next week.
As Hurricane Ernesto's path heads toward Bermuda, the storm is also expected to bring high rip current risks to New York and New Jersey beaches this weekend.
As Hurricane Ernesto's path heads toward Bermuda, the storm is also expected to bring high rip current risks to New York and New Jersey beaches this weekend.
Former NYPD Officer John Mendola paid $40,000 to have his beloved dog Princess cloned, but should he have?
There have been significant developments in the corruption investigation into Mayor Eric Adams' 2021 campaign.
A group of middle school students at a NYCHA development spent their summer designing a new youth space in their community center.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday announced a new program that will help rebuild New York's COVID-decimated workforce.
As Hurricane Ernesto's path heads toward Bermuda, the storm is also expected to bring high rip current risks to New York and New Jersey beaches this weekend.
As Hurricane Ernesto hits Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, people in the NYC worry about loved ones in the storm's path.
Matt Corey and Dr. Michael Goldstein won Republican nominations in Connecticut's primary elections Tuesday, according to the Associated Press.
Dozens of athletes from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are returning from the 2024 Paris Olympics as champions.
Today will shape up to be another decent weekend day as early clouds give way to brighter skies in the afternoon.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has appointed George Samir Helmy to replace Sen. Bob Menendez ahead of his resignation next week.
As Hurricane Ernesto's path heads toward Bermuda, the storm is also expected to bring high rip current risks to New York and New Jersey beaches this weekend.
"Happy Gilmore 2" is holding an open casting call for New Jersey "locals." Here's your chance to be an extra.
A shooting in Teaneck, New Jersey left a 26-year-old woman dead and neighbors on edge. Police are now searching for the gunman.
Gov. Phil Murphy announced Thursday a fare holiday on all NJ Transit rides, across all systems, from Aug. 26-Sept. 2. All fares will be waved during this period.
Former NYPD Officer John Mendola paid $40,000 to have his beloved dog Princess cloned, but should he have?
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is trying to have a man's wrongful death lawsuit dismissed because he signed up for Disney+ streaming years earlier.
Nassau County's controversial mask ban bill has been signed into law. County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed the legislation Wednesday, making it a crime for anyone to wear a mask or face covering to hide their identity, except for health or religious reasons.
The safest county in the United States is located on Long Island, according to a U.S. News & World Report ranking.
Federal prosecutors want George Santos' campaign lies submitted as evidence, while his defense team is asking for a partially anonymous jury.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has appointed George Samir Helmy to replace Sen. Bob Menendez ahead of his resignation next week.
There have been significant developments in the corruption investigation into Mayor Eric Adams' 2021 campaign.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday announced a new program that will help rebuild New York's COVID-decimated workforce.
Street vendors demonstrated on Thursday in New York City, asking the City Council for passage of four new laws.
Trump has not appeared at an outdoor rally since mid-July, when a gunman took several shots, grazing his ear.
The New York State Department of Health issued a warning after the WHO declared an Mpox outbreak in Africa a global emergency.
Officials have been warning of a return to the pre-pandemic trends of pertussis, also known as whooping cough.
Drugmaker Lykos Therapeutics had asked the FDA to approve its MDMA capsules as part of a therapy regimen for treating PTSD. It says another study will take "several years."
Stone-like materials called slag tested positive for elevated levels of arsenic along the beach in Keyport, New Jersey, state officials said.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
"Happy Gilmore 2" is holding an open casting call for New Jersey "locals." Here's your chance to be an extra.
Taylor Swift's blockbuster "Eras Tour" resumed in London on Thursday after her concerts in Vienna were canceled earlier this month because of an alleged terror plot.
Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft, died at 94 on Wednesday, her representatives confirmed.
Taylor Swift has long called NYC's Greenwich Village home, and the city is celebrating with limited edition "Cornelia Street" signs.
In 1959 Carol Burnett burst onto the New York stage in the musical comedy "Once Upon a Mattress." In the new Broadway revival, two-time Tony-winner Sutton Foster recreates the role of Winnifred, a princess in search of a suitable mate.
JJ Bleday hit his first career grand slam as the A's rallied for a 7-6 win over the Mets on Thursday.
Aaron Rodgers finished strong after a slow start during Thursday's joint practice with the Panthers.
Staten Island's South Shore Little League team played its first game of the 2024 Little League World Series on Thursday.
Aaron Judge reached 300 home runs faster than any other player, going deep in the New York Yankees' 10-2 win over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night.
Pete Alonso had four hits that included a fourth-inning homer and three RBIs to lead the New York Mets over the Oakland Athletics 9-1, stopping a four-game losing streak.
A group of middle school students at a NYCHA development spent their summer designing a new youth space in their community center.
A Brooklyn man worries about water damage to his old home. He says the community garden next door is to blame.
An elderly NYCHA resident said she's been waiting months to be transferred from her building in the Bronx, and she can't put up with the poor living conditions any longer.
Richmond Hill residents Carol and Jack Wolf have the home of their dreams, and the sidewalk of their nightmares. The Wolfs say they were added to the city's repair waitlist in 2017..
The hunt is on for a beloved Queens cat that was stolen recently outside a Woodside bodega.
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.
Tony Sadiku has the Tri-State Area's updated Friday afternoon forecast on CBS News New York.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has appointed George Samir Helmy to replace Sen. Bob Menendez ahead of his resignation next week. CBS New York's Doug Williams reports.
CBS News New York is getting a preview of all the action coming to the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
Mayor Eric Adams spoke out for the first time about the corruption investigation into his 2021 campaign after federal prosecutors subpoenaed him. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
People in the Fordham section said they're sick and tired of violence in their community after two people were hurt in the latest shooting there. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.