Historic Astoria, Queens, church faces demolition after devastating fire
A historic church in Queens was gutted after a five-alarm fire ripped through it Thursday night.
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A historic church in Queens was gutted after a five-alarm fire ripped through it Thursday night.
A historic church in Astoria is now left gutted after a five-alarm fire ripped through it Thursday night. The church has been vacant for some time, but residents say they hope to see the site preserved. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
Crews remain at the scene Friday of a fire that tore through a vacant church in Astoria, Queens Thursday night. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
Chopper 2 was over the blaze at the Reformed Church of Astoria on 12th Street, between Astoria Boulevard and 27th Avenue.
The 4-alarm fire in Astoria involves two structures, including the Reform Church of Astoria on 12th Street.
Police arrested 48-year-old Dimitrios Manessi after he allegedly attacked 75-year-old George Dourdounas. The elderly man was a long-time resident and a retired teacher. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Police are investigating a deadly slashing that happened inside an Astoria apartment building Tuesday evening. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
Residents are back in their homes after being evacuated due to a transformer fire but are now without power in Astoria.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
After Mamdani's inauguration as New York City's 112th mayor, voters in Queens will select a new state representative.
Police said a 40-year-old man got into an argument with another man who stabbed him multiple times on the subway in Queens.
Community members came together at a Queens playground on Sunday, after a 6-year-old student who attends the school and his father were detained and separated.
It happened on the same day Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani posted a public service message on YouTube informing New Yorkers of their rights should they come into contact with ICE. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
The construction of a bike lane along 31st Street in Astoria, Queens, has had local businesses and cyclists at odds for months.
The construction of a bike lane along 31st Street has had local businesses and cyclists at odds for months. Now, the Department of Transportation has to cease its work and rip up what's already done. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
In Queens, a group of merchants is teaming up for a special storefront crawl to celebrate Small Business Saturday and lift each other up. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan reports.
A self-defense class in Queens is teaching more than physical technique. Welcoming Muslim women and girls, it's part of a growing community built on strength and sisterhood. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan reports.
The victim told police the suspects stole his gun before taking off in his luxury car in Queens.
The parish, which includes a school, is facing a financial crisis. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo spoke with upset parishioners in Astoria.
Opponents of a bike lane in Queens claim it will compromise school safety and create bottlenecks for first responders in emergencies, but supporters say the data paints a very different picture. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan has more on the heated debate.
New York City officials say the first phase of the 31st Avenue redesign in Astoria is now complete.
NYC is kicking off summer 2025 with a bang. Several fireworks shows are scheduled over Manhattan, Queens and the Bronx.
La Guli Pastry Shop in Astoria, Queens says the cookies with a photo of Pope Leo XIV are selling out fast.
CBS News New York's John Elliott talks with Lisa Ferrari-Sullivan of Pimbeche Vintage about Shop Small Astoria.
CBS News New York's John Elliott continues his tour of Shop Small Astoria with a visit to The Regal Beagle.
The NYPD is adding extra security outside Trump Tower in Midtown Manhattan after Saturday's shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
After more than 40 years and three wrongful convictions, authorities says they have the man responsible for the 1984 Long Island killing of 16-year-old Theresa Fusco, who vanished after leaving her job at a local roller rink.
The Yankees extended their winning streak to eight games with an 8-3 victory over the Astros on Saturday night.
President Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after shots rang out at the hotel where the event was taking place.
Kévin Denkey scored twice in the first half to back Roman Celantano and FC Cincinnati blanked the Red Bulls 2-0 on Saturday.
The NYPD is adding extra security outside Trump Tower in Midtown Manhattan after Saturday's shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Runners are gearing up for the upcoming NYCRuns Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon set for Sunday.
New York City police charged alleged gunman Zahir Davis, 18, with the murder of 15-year-old Jaden Pierre at a park in St. Albans, Queens.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
A suspected gunman was injured in a shooting involving NYPD officers and second gunman in Harlem on Friday evening, the NYPD says.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area this week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
A New Jersey man has been convicted in the 2015 murder of professional basketball player Michael Wright.
A woman is dead and two people are critically injured after the fire on Schley Street in Newark, New Jersey.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Lawmakers in New York are pushing for a ferry service from the West Harlem Piers to World Cup games, as transportation to and from the matches comes with a big price tag.
The team identified Robert Dean Irelan as the man whose body was found in a shallow grave in Salem County, New Jersey, in 1979.
Diana Kutateladze had nearly twice the legal limit of of alcohol in her system when she caused a deadly, high-speed six-car wreck on the Southern State Parkway in Hempstead, prosecutors said.
We're in for a mild weather day in NYC Friday, but a First Alert Weather Day is right around the corner, with rounds of rain on tap for Saturday.
Sister Francis Piscatella, New York's oldest person, celebrated her 113th birthday and Pope Leo XIV sent a blessing from the Vatican for the occasion.
A father and son were arrested after police said they found chemicals to make explosives at their home on New York's Long Island.
Scientists say New York's coastal waters are experiencing some of the most severe threats on record, and they're not just environmental.
President Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after shots rang out at the hotel where the event was taking place.
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
The Republican president did not attend during his first term or the first year of his second.
The threat of losing a $6 billion economic development project will not make NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani apologize for making hedge fund owner Ken Griffin the poster boy for his tax-the-rich proposals.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani launched an Office of Deed Theft Prevention on Friday.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
Travelers at Newark Airport may have been exposed to an individual with measles, New Jersey health officials warn.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
The 16th Annual Lustgarten Foundation New York City Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research was held Sunday in Battery Park City.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
Ticketmaster will be rereleasing tickets for Harry Styles' upcoming concerts in New York City that were originally purchased by scalpers, the company says.
The upcoming fashion exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art includes 25 mannequins based on real bodies.
A previously unreleased song is one of many ways Prince is being honored a decade after his death.
Singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw turned to social media for help reconnecting with a New York City bartender after a memorable performance this week.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji will not attend this year's Met Gala, sources said.
The Yankees extended their winning streak to eight games with an 8-3 victory over the Astros on Saturday night.
Kévin Denkey scored twice in the first half to back Roman Celantano and FC Cincinnati blanked the Red Bulls 2-0 on Saturday.
The Knicks recovered after back-to-back losses to beat the Hawks 114-98 on Saturday night.
The Jets entered the NFL draft with plenty of roster holes and a culture under construction.
John Harbaugh's first draft as coach of the Giants turned into a chance to make them a whole lot bigger at some important positions.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
An out-of-service escalator at Jamaica Station in Queens is reviving complaints that date back years.
The head of a housing nonprofit in Harlem was arrested after residents complained over delayed repairs.
A 2009 New York City law requiring most roll-down security gates to be at least 70% transparent is set to take effect this summer.
Recurring elevator problems are back and worse than ever at one New York City high-rise, according to tenants.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for April 25 at 11 p.m.
President Trump and other U.S. officials were safely evacuated when a gunman opened fire at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
This is the last weekend for partial suspension of PATH train service.
The Metropolitan Opera is opening its doors to a new generation of fans this weekend for its 4th Annual Open House.
A new report shows weekend ridership on MTA buses and subways has yet to bounce back from the pandemic.
