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Police said the victim was shot multiple times just after midnight on 49th Street in Queens.
Communities across New York City used Earth Month as an opportunity to reconnect with nature.
Fire marshals in Queens helped save lives by being in the right place at the right time.
A contractor is facing charges after a fire ripped through four homes in Astoria, Queens, on Wednesday.
A fast-moving fire damaged four homes in Queens, and police say the fire could have been prevented. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
A contractor is facing charges after a fire ripped through four homes in Astoria, Queens, on Wednesday. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
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.
A Queens man says he had trouble eating and drinking while suffering from cyclosporiasis.
A man says he suffered a concussion after he was randomly shoved into a moving train at a Bronx subway station.
A Mount Vernon man is accused of fatally shooting a woman in the Bronx on Monday.
A former cargo ship captain pleaded guilty on Wednesday to drugging and raping a U.S. Merchant Marine Academy cadet.
The families of eight murdered women faced down Rex Heuermann and now want justice beyond the courtroom.
A Queens man says he had trouble eating and drinking while suffering from cyclosporiasis.
A man says he suffered a concussion after he was randomly shoved into a moving train at a Bronx subway station.
A Mount Vernon man is accused of fatally shooting a woman in the Bronx on Monday.
A former cargo ship captain pleaded guilty on Wednesday to drugging and raping a U.S. Merchant Marine Academy cadet.
The families of eight murdered women faced down Rex Heuermann and now want justice beyond the courtroom.
A heat advisory is in effect until Wednesday night for most of the Tri-State Area, with feels-like temperatures reaching into the 100s.
The Tri-State Area is dealing with extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources try to keep residents cool.
A heat advisory is in effect until Wednesday night for the Tri-State Area, with feels-like temperatures reaching into the 100s.
A heat advisory goes into effect from Tuesday to Wednesday for NYC and the surrounding area, as feels-like temperatures could reach the 100s.
People in the New York City area should brace for more extreme weather this week.
A New Jersey daycare owner is accused of administering melatonin to two children in her care without the consent of their parents.
Most of the Tri-State Area will be under another air quality alert Thursday due to smoke from Canadian wildfires.
A heat advisory is in effect until Wednesday night for most of the Tri-State Area, with feels-like temperatures reaching into the 100s.
A Freehold Township High School teacher faces charges for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a student, prosecutors said Tuesday.
The Tri-State Area is dealing with extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources try to keep residents cool.
A former cargo ship captain pleaded guilty on Wednesday to drugging and raping a U.S. Merchant Marine Academy cadet.
The families of eight murdered women faced down Rex Heuermann and now want justice beyond the courtroom.
Authorities on Long Island are warning about a scheme in which victims are being urged to convert their savings into gold bars, then hand them over for "safekeeping."
Authorities on Long Island are warning about a scheme in which victims are being urged their savings into gold bars, and to then hand over those gold bars over for "safekeeping." CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Some storms returned to the New York City and New Jersey area on Friday.
New York City officials confirmed Wednesday that outreach teams were midway through efforts to help the homeless at a sprawling West Side encampment before dismantling their living spaces.
The future of the New York City horse carriage industry was debated Wednesday at a City Council public hearing.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testified Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing to lead the Justice Department in a permanent capacity.
The battle over carriage horses in New York City has gone on for decades, but on Wednesday the sides will square off in front of the City Council over a bill that is designed to effectively kill the industry.
Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil is suing the federal government and several private groups, alleging they were part of a conspiracy to suppress criticism of Israel.
A Queens man says he had trouble eating and drinking while suffering from cyclosporiasis.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in the state of New York keeps growing.
As the number of cases of Legionnaires' disease on the Upper East Side continues to rise, City Council Speaker Julie Menin is blasting the Mamdani administration over its handling of the outbreak.
All of the Upper East Side buildings with cooling towers that tested positive for Legionella bacteria have completed necessary cleaning, New York City health officials said Sunday.
Thirty-one people who were hospitalized with Legionnaires' disease on the Upper East Side have been discharged, New York City health officials said Saturday.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The final show of Jay-Z's anniversary concert series at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours after hundreds of ticketless fans flooded the gates and breached security, according to officials.
Jay-Z and some very special guests took over Yankee Stadium on Friday night, performing to a sold-out crowd.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married in a place that generates plenty of garbage, and one man figured out there is a market for it if you package it just right.
Defending World Cup champion Argentina rallied to edge England 2-1 to advance to Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium, where they will face Spain.
The World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina was a grudge match, reopening decades-old wounds for both countries.
Dylan Cease struck out the side in the first inning, combining with 10 relievers on a three-hitter in a show of pitching dominance that led the American League to a 4-0 win over the National League in the All-Star Game.
In a match Tuesday featuring two of soccer's biggest heavyweights, Spain put in a masterful performance, frustrating France to the tune of a 2-0 win to advance to Sunday's World Cup final.
Jordan Walker played spoiler in Philadelphia and homered on his last six swings to defeat Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber at Citizens Bank Park.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
Eddie Palmieri, the East Harlem legend who revolutionized Latin music, now has a street renamed in his honor.
Services for the UnderServed's urban gardens and beehives provide therapeutic opportunities for New Yorkers with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges
Religious institutions across the country are exploring how their properties can help address the affordable housing crisis, with a Brooklyn development offering a model for blending community needs with faith-based missions.
The Classical Theatre of Harlem's artistic director says Shakespeare's famous tragedy is more relevant today, though audiences can always expect a twist.
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.
Knicks stars Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby took home awards at the ESPYs on Wednesday.
The World Cup final match is set after Argentina won Wednesday's semifinal against England. They'll face off against Spain this Sunday at MetLife Stadium. CBS News New York's Larry Ridley reports.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for July 15 at 11 p.m.
There have been 517 reported cases of the parasitic infection cyclosporiasis across New York state since May, and nearly 400 of them are in New York City, health officials say. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
There was a packed house in Jersey City on Wednesday for a City Council meeting as residents spoke out against a proposed tax hike.
