FDNY evacuates buildings in Queens after transformer fire
Residents are back in their homes after being evacuated due to a transformer fire but are now without power in Astoria.
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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.
CBS News New York's John Elliott visits the Honey House in Astoria to discuss Shop Small Astoria.
CBS News New York's John Elliott checks out Shop Small Astoria at The Brass Owl in Queens.
A Queens man pleaded not guilty to manslaughter in the death of 31-year-old mother of two. Prosecutors say she died after she underwent an unlicensed procedure.
Three FDNY firefighters were among four people who were rushed to the hospital after a fire in Astoria, Queens Sunday.
A family hardware store has been offering tools and advice to a neighborhood in Queens for generations, and now the community is honoring the business as it marks 100 years of service.
Bartunek Hardware has been offering tools and advice to Astoria for generations. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan reports.
The New York City Police Department says officers fatally shot a man who had a large knife early Monday in Astoria, Queens.
A man was arrested after multiple NYPD officers were hit with snowballs in Washington Square Park Monday. The controversial incident sparked debate.
A man was indicted for murder after instigating a gas leak resulting in an explosion that killed a tenant at a Bronx apartment building, according to prosecutors.
Nurses at NewYork-Presbyterian are headed back to work as the longest nurses strike in New York City history comes to an end.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is set to meet with the House Oversight Committee on Thursday in New York.
A Hunter College professor has been placed on leave pending the outcome of an investigation into offensive comments she made during a Zoom meeting.
A man was arrested after multiple NYPD officers were hit with snowballs in Washington Square Park Monday. The controversial incident sparked debate.
Nurses at NewYork-Presbyterian are headed back to work as the longest nurses strike in New York City history comes to an end.
A Hunter College professor has been placed on leave pending the outcome of an investigation into offensive comments she made during a Zoom meeting.
Harvey Weinstein has hired Luigi Mangione's and Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers to represent him at his third New York rape trial.
A Jewish congregation in Brooklyn is fighting to save their historic house of worship.
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Pet owners should be extra cautious with their pets during and after the major winter snowstorm impacting the New York and New Jersey area.
Double-digit snow totals have been reported across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut as a major blizzard begins to wind down.
The storm has started to wrap up in New York City, New Jersey and beyond, with impressive snow totals left in its wake.
A blizzard warning has been issued for New York City and the surrounding area as a major snowstorm develops along the coast.
New Jersey is facing a lawsuit over a recent directive limiting immigration operations in state-controlled buildings.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill commended the state's response to the major blizzard, but she said they aren't out of the woods yet.
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
The Long Island Rail Road, NJ Transit and other commuter rails are running Tuesday but with modified schedules after a major snowstorm hit the Tri-State Area.
NJ Transit will be back in action on Monday afternoon, with limited service beginning to ramp up after 4 p.m.
Dozens of people were displaced and three suffered minor injuries after a fire at a West Babylon, Long Island apartment complex.
Long Island grandfather's Seth Bykofsky's #1 fight since January has been to keep his custom license plate, which reads "PB4WEGO."
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
The Long Island Rail Road, NJ Transit and other commuter rails are running Tuesday but with modified schedules after a major snowstorm hit the Tri-State Area.
Pet owners should be extra cautious with their pets during and after the major winter snowstorm impacting the New York and New Jersey area.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is set to meet with the House Oversight Committee on Thursday in New York.
More than 500,000 New Yorkers live in housing provided by NYCHA. It's the largest public housing authority in the nation, and a landlord consistently deemed one of the worst by the public advocate.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani declined Wednesday to say whether he agreed with NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch on whether or not people who hurled snowballs at police officers in Washington Square Park Monday should face charges.
New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin and Councilmember Yusef Salaam introduced a series of bills aimed at combating hate crimes Wednesday.
Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar and President Trump had multiple tense exchanges during Tuesday night's State of the Union, as the Democratic lawmaker accused him of lying about fraud in the state and "killing Americans" with his immigration policies.
For the first time in 30 years, the Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment for an inoperable type of pancreatic cancer.
NYSNA has reached a tentative contract agreement with NewYork-Presbyterian, signaling a potential end to the longest nurses strike in New York City history.
NYSNA ratified contracts with Montefiore and Mount Sinai, clearing the way for nurses to return to work Saturday after walking off one month ago.
The longest and largest nurses strike in New York City history is set to end after over three weeks as NYSNA says it has a tentative agreement.
Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield failed to reach a contract agreement by Dec. 31, which means about 9,000 physicians are no longer considered in-network.
Harvey Weinstein has hired Luigi Mangione's and Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers to represent him at his third New York rape trial.
Harlem's Lafayette Theatre is believed to be the first major New York City theater to desegregate, just a year after its opening.
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
The Buffalo Sabres beat the New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Wednesday night in the NHL's return to action.
CC Sabathia's No. 52 will be retired on Sept. 26 by the New York Yankees.
The Cavaliers pulled away in the second half for a 109-94 victory over the Knicks on Tuesday night.
The Mavericks beat the Nets 123-114 on Tuesday night after both teams arrived in New York earlier in the day.
Karl-Anthony Towns had 28 points and 11 rebounds for his NBA-leading 39th double-double and the Knicks outlasted the sliding Bulls 105-99 on Sunday night.
A Jewish congregation in Brooklyn is fighting to save their historic house of worship.
Harlem's Lafayette Theatre is believed to be the first major New York City theater to desegregate, just a year after its opening.
Multiple rezonings in Queens are paving the way for tens of thousands of new units, but some residents worry about how it could affect their communities.
Residents and skate advocates clash over a proposed Mount Prospect Park skate facility, as city officials promise an updated design this spring.
A Brooklyn community is fighting to turn a forgotten landmark into a heritage center.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
The MTA is accusing the federal government of withholding nearly $60 million for Phase 2 of the Second Avenue subway, which would extend the Q line into East Harlem. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
New York City officers are looking for the suspect in a shooting that injured a 15-year-old boy on Wednesday morning in Harlem.
New York City officers arrested two men in connection with an alleged hate crime arson attack in Chelsea.
Cuban officials say the people on the speedboat were Cuban nationals living in the United states. They said the people on the boat opened fire first and accused them of planning to commit terrorism. CBS News' Jarred Hill has the latest.
Nurses at NewYork-Presbyterian are headed back to work Thursday as the longest nurses strike in New York City history comes to an end.
