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High levels of metals found in soil at Queens dog run
The parks department told neighbors lead, cadmium, copper and arsenic were found in the dog park soil.
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The parks department told neighbors lead, cadmium, copper and arsenic were found in the dog park soil.
High levels of several metals were found in the soil at a dog run in Queens, and now neighbors want the entire park tested. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
Meanwhile, a judge set bail at $100,000 for another suspect accused in the Jan. 27 attack.
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Darwin Andres Gomez-Izquiel, 19, was allegedly the lookout for a group at the Macy's in the Queens Center Mall. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
The 19-year-old is now accused of being the lookout for a group of shoplifters in Queens. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the details.
Police say a 12-year-old girl was slashed by another student at a school in Queens on Wednesday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/49xENEO
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Tom Suozzi defeated Republican Mazi Pilip in the race for the seat left vacant by Republican George Santos.
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Police say 19-year-old Darwin Andres Gomez-Izquiel was arrested on robbery charges Tuesday at the Queens Center Mall.
The candidates were vying for the House seat left vacant by expelled Congressman George Santos. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has a closer look at the race and its results.
CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer puts the contest in perspective as Republican's hold a razor-thin majority in the House of Representatives.
Suozzi defeated Republican Mazi Pilip, who conceded Tuesday, to retake a seat he previously held for three terms.
Pilip promised to continue fighting for her campaign promises despite losing the special election. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Republican Mazi Pilip addressed her supporters and conceded to Democrat Tom Suozzi in the race to replace George Santos.
Democrat Tom Suozzi addressed his supporters after his projected win over Republican Mazi Pilip in the race to replace George Santos.
A study found that median rent rose nearly 25% in northwest Queens from December 2022 to December 2023.
High rent costs are impacting people nationwide, especially in New York City. A viewer spoke to CBS New York's Elle McLogan about her struggle to make ends meet and keep a roof over her head.
The Suozzi and Pilip campaigns are saying the special election to replace George Santos could come down to absentee ballots. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Republican Mazi Pilip, the Nassau County legislator hoping to defeat Democrat Tom Suozzi, emerged with her GOP entourage at her campaign headquarters in Eisenhower Park. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
The veteran Democratic lawmaker continued his attacks on Republican opponent Mazi Pilip on Tuesday. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Tuesday's weather caused some concern about voter turnout for the special election to replace George Santos. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/4bxwbjf
Pilip promised to continue fighting for her campaign promises despite losing the special election.
The campaigns for candidates Tom Suozzi and Masi Pilip told CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram they are offering free rides to polling sites for anyone who needs one.
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Sen. Bob Menendez officially ended his election campaign on Friday, days before he is set to resign and hours after Gov. Phil Murphy appointed a successor.
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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.
The New York State Department of Health issued a warning after the WHO declared an Mpox outbreak in Africa a global emergency.
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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.
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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.
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