Mechanic says he confronted man accused of murdering EMS lieutenant
Janki Oomraw told CBS2 he still has trouble sleeping because of what he saw.
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Janki Oomraw told CBS2 he still has trouble sleeping because of what he saw.
Janki Oomraw told CBS2 he still has trouble sleeping because of what he saw, CBS2's Tim McNicholas reports.
The 25-year veteran was stabbed to death last week in what police are calling an unprovoked attack. CBS2's John Dias has the details.
"I knew something was wrong with him," witness Jimmy Orsaris told CBS2.
FDNY members draped purple and black bunting on the station house where Russo spent at least six years as a lieutenant. But her career spans more than 20.
The FDNY community is mourning the loss of EMS Lt. Alison Russo, who was stabbed to death while on duty in Queens, CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports.
The suspect, 34-year-old Peter Zisopoulos, was taken into custody after barricading himself in a nearby building.
The owner said the 34-year-old suspect appeared "unhinged," and "... like he was on another planet" in the moments leading up to the stabbing death of Alison Russo-Elling. CBS2's Tim McNicholas reports.
The suspect barricaded himself in a building nearby, but police were able to get him out and take him away in handcuffs, CBS2's Tim McNicholas reports.
A man is in custody after police said he stabbed an on-duty EMT to death in Astoria.
The lieutenant was rushed to the hospital, but she did not survive, CBS2's Tim McNicholas reports.
"There's fewer and fewer hobby stores left, and I'm one of the rare ones," owner Marvin Cochran told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Firefighters had the flames under control in 30 minutes.
Five people were hospitalized after a fire in Astoria on Tuesday.
The city says Austin Locke was fired less than a month after employees voted to join a union.
In the video, you can see two of the three men firing at each other.
A gun fight on the streets of Astoria was caught on camera on Monday.
Video shows thick, black smoke and flames pouring out of the top of the building on 35th Avenue.
Firefighters battled a massive building fire in Queens on Thursday.
Investigators believe the suspects were after a gold chain and Rolex watch the off-duty officer was wearing.
Investigators believe the suspects were after a gold chain and Rolex watch the off-duty officer was wearing.
Storms and the extreme heat have caused power problems for Con Edison customers in New York City.
Con Edison has asked customers in part of central Queens to conserve energy while crews work on repairs, CBS2's Andrew Grymes reports.
According to police, the suspect approached a 22-year-old man on Steinway Street and started making anti-Asian statements.
Bricks and other debris hit and damaged several parked cars.
New Yorkers have a chance to snag discounted tickets to the U.S. Open.
A 9/11 memorial in Jersey City that's in need of repairs and maintenance is getting help from actor Gary Sinise's foundation.
The Anne Frank Tree in Liberty Park in Lower Manhattan is struggling to survive.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is out of the Little League World Series after losing to Hamilton, Ohio, on Tuesday night.
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
New Yorkers have a chance to snag discounted tickets to the U.S. Open.
The Anne Frank Tree in Liberty Park in Lower Manhattan is struggling to survive.
NYC's Empire State Building will pay tribute to music legend Dolly Parton Tuesday night. Parton, 80, died Tuesday in Nashville, her family announced.
State officials sent letters to agencies across New York instructing them to unwind agreements with ICE by Tuesday.
The AMC Kips Bay 15 on Second Avenue has been open since 1999 but will shut down at the end of 2026, according to a spokesperson.
A nice stretch of weather kicks off the week in the New York City area before a heightened chance of rain returns.
Along with the increasingly humid conditions comes another chance of showers and storms overnight Saturday into Sunday.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
A 9/11 memorial in Jersey City that's in need of repairs and maintenance is getting help from actor Gary Sinise's foundation.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is out of the Little League World Series after losing to Hamilton, Ohio, on Tuesday night.
Dozens of syringes and other debris were found on the beach in Manasquan on the Jersey Shore over the weekend.
A New Jersey woman is trying to understand how a shocking message was left on her birthday dessert at a local restaurant.
A small earthquake was detected in Morris County, New Jersey, on Saturday, officials say.
After years in the making, a team of surgeons successfully performed the first pancreas-kidney transplant on Long Island. Despite complicated risks, the first patient selected was all in. As CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports, the patient says the double transplant saved his life.
The names include people who died from 9/11-related illnesses.
A man was arrested after investigators said they found 23 guns and hundreds of grams of various illegal drugs at his Long Island home.
A funeral was held Sunday for a Long Island woman who died after her SUV plunged into a backyard pool.
Suffolk County Police say officers rescued a family from a boat that ran aground in the mouth of the Fire Island Inlet early Sunday morning.
State officials sent letters to agencies across New York instructing them to unwind agreements with ICE by Tuesday.
A coalition representing 1,000 minority-owned bodegas and supermarkets is suing to stop New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's plan to build five city-run grocery stores.
The Supreme Court divided 6-3 in granting the Trump administration's request for emergency relief.
The meeting came with Democrats expected to take control of the House in the November elections, which would put Jeffries in line to become the next House speaker.
Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, said the tariff fight with Canada could extend U.S. inflation, should the tense trade dynamic between the historically allied countries continue.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
NYC's Empire State Building will pay tribute to music legend Dolly Parton Tuesday night. Parton, 80, died Tuesday in Nashville, her family announced.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
The AMC Kips Bay 15 on Second Avenue has been open since 1999 but will shut down at the end of 2026, according to a spokesperson.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
New Yorkers have a chance to snag discounted tickets to the U.S. Open.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is out of the Little League World Series after losing to Hamilton, Ohio, on Tuesday night.
Defender James Sands made a spectacular goal clearance before scoring in first-half stoppage time to help NYCFC earn a 1-1 draw with the New England Revolution on Sunday.
It was Peters' third walk-off hit of the season.
The New York Yankees pulled away for an 8-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
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.
A rally was held in southeast Queens on Tuesday, pushing back against a planned lithium-ion battery storage facility.
The planned closure of a New York City movie theater is upsetting neighbors in Kips Bay. As CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports, there's a growing push to save it.
Would you ever track your dating life on a spreadsheet? While some singles are focused on a potential partner's pros and cons, some young daters say it's helping them figure out what really matters and what they're bringing to the table. Jarred Hill has a closer look.
Another inmate has died at Riker's Island. This is the seventh death at Riker's this year.
New Jersey State Police say two people are dead after an accident involving an overturned tractor trailer in Newark.
