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.
More than 100 inmates at the sprawling Rikers Island correctional facility gathered in a gymnasium at the complex's main intake center to watch Wednesday's semifinal match between England and Argentina.
Dmitriy Popov, 20, was convicted of stabbing and killing O'Shae Sibley, 23, at a Brooklyn gas station in 2023.
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Five firefighters were hurt while battling a large fire that engulfed two homes in the Fordham section of the Bronx on Thursday morning.
Seven people were injured after a chlorine leak at an LA Fitness in a North Brunswick shopping center Thursday morning.
More than 100 inmates at the sprawling Rikers Island correctional facility gathered in a gymnasium at the complex's main intake center to watch Wednesday's semifinal match between England and Argentina.
Dmitriy Popov, 20, was convicted of stabbing and killing O'Shae Sibley, 23, at a Brooklyn gas station in 2023.
Five firefighters were hurt while battling a large fire that engulfed two homes in the Fordham section of the Bronx on Thursday morning.
The entire Tri-State Area is under an air quality alert Thursday for fine particulates. Residents should expect more hazy skies.
The "Rental Ripoff" report was released Thursday morning, stemming from months of hearings where hundreds of tenants across the city stepped forward to air their grievances.
The entire Tri-State Area is under an air quality alert Thursday for fine particulates. Residents should expect more hazy skies.
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.
Seven people were injured after a chlorine leak at an LA Fitness in a North Brunswick shopping center Thursday morning.
The entire Tri-State Area is under an air quality alert Thursday for fine particulates. Residents should expect more hazy skies.
A New Jersey daycare owner is accused of administering melatonin to two children in her care without the consent of their parents.
The entire Tri-State Area is under another air quality alert Thursday. Officials are urging residents to limit time outside.
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 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.
The "Rental Ripoff" report was released Thursday morning, stemming from months of hearings where hundreds of tenants across the city stepped forward to air their grievances.
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.
Part of President Trump's speech Thursday night is expected to touch on previously unreported alleged Chinese meddling in U.S. elections, according to sources familiar with the matter.
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.
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.
It's another hazy day as smoke from Canadian wildfires continue to impact the Tri-State Area. CBS News New York Meteorologist John Elliott has the forecast.
First responders were forced to take on the blaze Thursday morning in already-smoky conditions due to the air quality alert. CBS News New York's Noelle Lilley reports.
Officials are urging residents in New York City and throughout the Tri-State Area to stay inside, if possible. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
Part of President Trump's speech Thursday night is expected to touch on previously unreported alleged Chinese meddling in U.S. elections, according to sources familiar with the matter. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
The Mamdani administration released its "Rental Ripoff" report, which lays out how the city will improve living conditions for New York City renters.
