Fire destroys home, damages neighboring house in Queens
Thick clouds of smoke could be seen coming from 159th Street near Riverside Drive on Sunday afternoon. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
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Thick clouds of smoke could be seen coming from 159th Street near Riverside Drive on Sunday afternoon. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Neighbors said that part of the Cross Island Parkway is a hotspot for accidents.
An investigation is underway into a horrific crash on the Cross Island Parkway that killed five people in Queens. Residents told CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal the stretch of roadway is dangerous. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3S4kARf
Five people were killed Monday after two vehicles crashed on the Cross Island Parkway in Whitestone, Queens. Residents who live in the area told CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian that section of road is dangerous. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3S4kARf
Police said at least two cars were involved in the crash near Exit 36N, where the Cross Island connects with the Whitestone Expressway. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
Catherine Papapaelos said she called 311 to get the tree removed for years, but the city told her it was in "perfect" shape. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Catherine Papapaelos said she called 311 to get the tree removed for years, but the city told her it was in "perfect" shape.
Catherine Papapaelos said she called 311 to get the tree removed for years, but the city told her it was in "perfect" shape. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
The NYPD says the spree began in June and it has residents on edge. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the story.
Diane Mancini has tried deterring them in various ways, but they seem to be multiplying.
Firefighters responded to 23rd Avenue for a basement blaze that had spread to the first floor.
Officials said two firefighters and eight people suffered minor injuries.
The incidents took place in the Whitestone section of the borough on Thursday. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Police say one of the shots went into a home, but luckily no one was hurt.
One of the shots went into a home, but luckily no one was hurt, CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
The victim was the second woman hit by a car at the intersection in less than two months.
Police say 35-year-old Justin Deieso got into an argument around 4 a.m. Saturday outside a bar on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Whitestone.
Betty Diamond, 74, now lives in Madison, Wisconsin. She decided it was finally time to call the Auburndale branch of the Queens Public Library and fess up.
He's now facing several charges, including reckless endangerment.
There will be no parade or school assembly for the holiday, but the right feeling is not lost.
Officers say the men admitted to increasing the prices of all their items in the store by 50%.
Police said they're looking for two men who have broken into five homes in the Whitestone section of the borough and one in Flushing, making off with jewelry and thousands of dollars in cash.
17-year-old Madeline Shershen was still studying for her road test before she was hit and killed by a car last Monday morning. The 88-year-old driver was arrested for running a red light.
The NYPD said at least six homes were burglarized in the 109th Precinct in a span of six weeks. The first two in early February on the same day and in the same vicinity – 166th Street and 16th Road.
Residents are demanding the city take action to prevent future crashes from occurring at an accident-prone intersection in Queens.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams' former chief advisor Ingrid Lewis-Martin surrendered to the Manhattan district attorney's office Thursday morning.
Drones have been banned from flying over nearly two dozen New Jersey towns until Jan. 17, the FAA says.
Teamsters are on strike outside the Amazon warehouse in Maspeth, Queens, less than a week before Christmas.
Gisèle Pelicot said she had no regrets, but hope for the future after a judge sentenced her ex-husband to 20 years in prison for drugging and raping her for years.
A move in Congress by Sen. Chuck Schumer that would have allowed towns to track drones was blocked Wednesday.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams' former chief advisor Ingrid Lewis-Martin surrendered to the Manhattan district attorney's office Thursday morning.
Teamsters are on strike outside the Amazon warehouse in Maspeth, Queens, less than a week before Christmas.
A move in Congress by Sen. Chuck Schumer that would have allowed towns to track drones was blocked Wednesday.
The Teamsters union is launching a strike against Amazon at numerous locations across the country, including in Maspeth, Queens.
If you're a National Grid customer in New York City or on Long Island, it's going to cost more to heat with gas this winter.
Cold, rainy weather returns to NYC and the surrounding area today, and it's time to track some more snow later this week.
We're going for nearly 60 Tuesday, which flirts with the record of 62 set back in 2000. The normal high is 44, and we'll be nowhere near that.
A wintry mix and rain made a mess on the roads in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
The New York Mets introduced Juan Soto at Citi Field, after the four-time MLB All-Star signed a record 15-year, $765 million deal.
A storm bringing heavy rain and strong winds could lead to flooding and power outages, especially on Long Island.
Drones have been banned from flying over nearly two dozen New Jersey towns until Jan. 17, the FAA says.
A move in Congress by Sen. Chuck Schumer that would have allowed towns to track drones was blocked Wednesday.
A New Jersey appeals court ruled Wednesday that Attorney General Matt Platkin overstepped his authority when he took over Paterson's police force last year.
New Jersey is making it easier for people with a gambling problem to ban themselves from casinos.
Cold, rainy weather returns to NYC and the surrounding area today, and it's time to track some more snow later this week.
If you're a National Grid customer in New York City or on Long Island, it's going to cost more to heat with gas this winter.
The Long Island Expressway has reopened hours after a deadly crash caused major delays for the morning commute.
We're going for nearly 60 Tuesday, which flirts with the record of 62 set back in 2000. The normal high is 44, and we'll be nowhere near that.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann has been charged with a seventh murder.
A wintry mix and rain made a mess on the roads in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams' former chief advisor Ingrid Lewis-Martin surrendered to the Manhattan district attorney's office Thursday morning.
A move in Congress by Sen. Chuck Schumer that would have allowed towns to track drones was blocked Wednesday.
A federal bill that could help prevent e-bike and e-scooter battery fires is finally nearing the finish line, according to the FDNY.
Ingrid Lewis-Martin, New York City Mayor Eric Adams' former chief advisor, is expected to report to court Thursday to face charges, her attorney said.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will take up a challenge to a new law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
New York Congressman-elect George Latimer expects "major pushback" to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s potential vaccine policy if he heads Donald Trump's Health and Human Services Department.
A breakthrough treatment is making a huge difference for stroke survivors, improving hand and arm function, and their quality of life.
CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu's mental illness did not stop her. Now, she's highlighting hope and solutions.
Suffolk County is warning parents about the dangers of co-sleeping after three more infants who shared beds with adults died in the last four weeks.
Anthem will reverse a policy that would have capped insurance coverage for anesthesia after objections from doctors and lawmakers.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was back in federal court in Lower Manhattan on Wednesday for a pretrial hearing.
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.
The annual gala at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts features personalized tributes with performances and testimonials from fellow artists.
The Yankees on Wednesday introduced one of their latest big name acquisitions – left-handed starting pitcher Max Fried.
Juuse Saros made 25 saves to lead the Nashville Predators to a victory over the New York Rangers on Tuesday night.
Ondrej Palat and Stefan Noesen scored and the New Jersey Devils beat the St. Louis Blues 4-1.
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.
The Yankees reportedly agreed to acquire outfielder Cody Bellinger from the Cubs for right-hander Cody Poteet on Tuesday.
Neighbors living in communities without subway stops say congestion pricing has caused many to consider leaving New York City.
As development continues in Gowanus, Powerhouse Arts, housed in an old power station, works to keep artists in the neighborhood.
The Guinness World Record holder for the largest gingerbread village is now on display at the Shops at Columbus Circle.
A Queens couple says they have been waiting for a working stove in their apartment for two and a half years.
Brooklynites are trying to protect the new young trees coming to the borough after an ambitious effort to plant more than 3,000 trees in one district.
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."
Mayor Eric Adams' former chief advisor Ingrid Lewis-Martin surrendered to the Manhattan district attorney's office Thursday morning.
Teamsters went on strike Thursday morning outside the Amazon warehouse in Maspeth, Queens. CBS News New York's Derick Waller reports from the picket line.
The FAA is banning drones over several New Jersey towns after recent mysterious sightings.
Teamsters went on strike Thursday morning outside the Amazon warehouse in Maspeth, Queens. As CBS News New York's Derick Waller reports, Amazon insists operations will not be impacted.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast.
