Squatters pushing New York City homeowners to financial limits
Squatters taking advantage of laws that allow them to live rent free while the lengthy court process plays out are a growing problem in New York City.
Squatters taking advantage of laws that allow them to live rent free while the lengthy court process plays out are a growing problem in New York City.
A shelter for asylum seekers in Queens is closing earlier than expected. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3S0wfRl
A councilwoman says migrants at the shelter inside the former St. Agnes High School started leaving Friday.
CBS New York visited the shelter on Tuesday with local City Councilwoman Vickie Paladino.
With thousands of asylum seekers arriving every week, Mayor Eric Adams has already opened nearly 200 shelters. The latest is on a residential street in College Point, Queens. CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer went there.
An NYPD promotions ceremony was held in College Point, Queens, on Friday.
A day after residents protested, buses brought asylum seekers to the former Saint Agnes Academic High School in Queens.
A day after residents protested, buses brought asylum seekers to the former Saint Agnes Academic High School in Queens.
Viral video shows what appears to be a gang of teenagers ransacking a Queens seafood restaurant over the weekend. The vandals broke furniture, plates and even a window; CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
Police say he injured his leg after falling 20 feet at the police academy in College Point back on Dec. 1.
Police say he fell about 20 feet, hurting his leg.
An NYPD officer was injured after falling from a helicopter during a training exercise.
Police are looking for suspects after a car crash led to gunfire in Queens.
Experts say the entire borough is lacking trees, but especially College Point, Flushing and parts of the southeast.
The Queens borough president's office is investing $100,000 in trees that will be planted around the borough. CBS2's John Dias has the details.
Investigators in Queens say an e-bike sparked a house fire that killed an 8-year-old girl and injured two other people Saturday. CBS2's Alecia Reid reports.
FDNY sources tell CBS2 a lithium-ion battery from an e-bike may have been the cause of a fire that killed an 8-year-old girl in Queens and hurt two others. CBS2's Alecia Reid reports from College Point.
FDNY officials say a lithium ion battery from an e-bike caused the fire.
CBS2 joined in on the effort as part of our #BetterTogether: Project Green.
The power of the human spirit is incredible, especially when we work together. CBS2 is launching #BetterTogether, our new campaign celebrating amazing achievements made possible through kindness and collaboration. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge takes us to a beach in Queens where CBS2 colleagues partnered with local volunteers.
Katherine Cervino of the Coastal Preservation Network says Big Rock Beach always seems to be in need of a cleanup. CBS2's John Elliott reports.
Aerial arts is like dancing and gymnastics, except in the air. Students at Aerial Haven start at 4 years old.
For two decades, a not-for-profit organization has dedicated time and resources to cleaning up the coastline of College Point, Queens. In celebration of Earth Day, the group wants to restore Big Rock Beach to its former glory, and CBS2 will be there to help. Vanessa Murdock highlights Coastal Preservation Network in this month's Better Together: Project Green.
In celebration of Earth Day, the plan is to restore Big Rock Beach in College Point to its former glory.
In celebration of Earth Day, CBS2 is joining a not-for-profit organization cleaning up Big Rock Beach in College Point, Queens. CBS2's Vanessa Murdock has the story.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that he and two other men raped a 17-year-old girl in a New York recording studio in 2003.
Hinge is one of the most popular dating apps, so we signed up. Read our review to find out if you should too.
From meal kits to monthly makeup subscriptions, give Mom a last-minute virtual gift that can be delivered online.
Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a titanic home run, just before Ozzie Albies and Matt Olson also went deep in the third inning, and the Atlanta Braves beat the New York Mets 4-2.
Andrew Nembhard made a 31-foot, tiebreaking 3-pointer with 16 seconds left, Tyrese Haliburton scored 35 points and the Indiana Pacers rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the banged-up and short-handed New York Knicks 111-106 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
A couple has filed a lawsuit against New York City alleging the city is violating the rights of gay men by denying IVF benefits to gay male city employees and their partners.
The River Garden in West Farms is a place that nurtures home-grown opportunities and curiosity.
The U.S. Coast Guard is trying to find the source of a mysterious oily sheen reported on the waters of Long Island Sound.
Leonette Belfield-Carson, whose daughter Jalissa Nadine Carson died of cancer, is now an advocate for other moms with children battling cancer.
A 15-year-old girl was arraigned Friday in the deadly stabbing of a 17-year-old girl in Queens.
The northern lights were visible in upstate New York overnight, but there still might be a chance to see the aurora borealis closer to New York City on Saturday.
It will be cool with rain around the area in the morning. Rain and drizzle will linger during the remainder of the day.
Accompanying cooler temperatures will be multiple chances of rain through Sunday.
Traffic was flowing on I-95 in Norwalk Monday after being shut down in both directions due to a fiery tractor-trailer crash last week.
I-95 fully reopened in both directions Sunday in Norwalk, Connecticut, days after a tanker truck caught fire and badly damaged a bridge.
A new report from New Jersey's Department of Health shows lead levels in children are dropping but not gone.
The northern lights were visible in upstate New York overnight, but there still might be a chance to see the aurora borealis closer to New York City on Saturday.
It will be cool with rain around the area in the morning. Rain and drizzle will linger during the remainder of the day.
Accompanying cooler temperatures will be multiple chances of rain through Sunday.
A New Jersey fire chief who allegedly dumped a bucket of rocks, mud and gravel onto a rare 1995 Nissan Nismo 270R has been criminally charged.
A New York Supreme Court judge has struck down Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's executive order banning transgender athletes from playing women's and girl's sports at county-owned facilities.
The U.S. Coast Guard is trying to find the source of a mysterious oily sheen reported on the waters of Long Island Sound.
The northern lights were visible in upstate New York overnight, but there still might be a chance to see the aurora borealis closer to New York City on Saturday.
A plastic surgeon from Long Island recently returned from a medical mission in Gaza and says the experience changed him forever.
It will be cool with rain around the area in the morning. Rain and drizzle will linger during the remainder of the day.
A New York Supreme Court judge has struck down Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's executive order banning transgender athletes from playing women's and girl's sports at county-owned facilities.
Michael Cohen's testimony in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York suggests the prosecution is reaching the home stretch of its case.
The highly anticipated State Department report doesn't formally conclude Israel is in violation of U.S. or international law.
The bill stalled earlier this week after senators from Virginia and Maryland objected to a provision that would allow an additional 10 flights a day to and from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Stormy Daniels gave defiant testimony Thursday as the defense accused her of fabricating details of the alleged sexual encounter between her and former President Donald Trump.
Leonette Belfield-Carson, whose daughter Jalissa Nadine Carson died of cancer, is now an advocate for other moms with children battling cancer.
A new report from New Jersey's Department of Health shows lead levels in children are dropping but not gone.
Kyle McMorrow was just 36 years old when he suffered a stroke last year. He woke up with neck pain one day, not realizing what was happening.
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
Hormel Foods says potentially contaminated products were shipped to Publix and Dollar Tree distribution warehouses.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that he and two other men raped a 17-year-old girl in a New York recording studio in 2003.
UmaSofia Srivastava resigned as Miss Teen USA on Wednesday, just two days after Noelia Voigt stepped down as Miss USA.
Livestreamer Kai Cenat will not be prosecuted in connection to the riot that broke out after he promoted a meet-and-greet and giveaway in Union Square last year.
The 2024 Met Gala saw hundreds of celebrities looking their best on fashion's biggest night.
The stars came out for the the 2024 Met Gala in New York City. See some of the most eye-catching outfits of the night.
Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a titanic home run, just before Ozzie Albies and Matt Olson also went deep in the third inning, and the Atlanta Braves beat the New York Mets 4-2.
Andrew Nembhard made a 31-foot, tiebreaking 3-pointer with 16 seconds left, Tyrese Haliburton scored 35 points and the Indiana Pacers rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the banged-up and short-handed New York Knicks 111-106 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Clarke Schmidt allowed five hits in 6 2/3 innings, Anthony Rizzo homered and drove in two runs, and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 2-0.
A New York Supreme Court judge has struck down Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's executive order banning transgender athletes from playing women's and girl's sports at county-owned facilities.
Artemi Panarin redirected a pass between his legs at the crease to beat Pyotr Kotchetkov just 1:43 into overtime and the New York Rangers beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 on Thursday night to take a 3-0 lead in the second-round playoff series.
The River Garden in West Farms is a place that nurtures home-grown opportunities and curiosity.
Leonette Belfield-Carson, whose daughter Jalissa Nadine Carson died of cancer, is now an advocate for other moms with children battling cancer.
A new piece of legislation passed in the New York State Budget clarifies the distinction between squatters and tenants.
Walks in the park just got a lot brighter thanks to Harlem Sculpture Gardens, the largest outdoor public art exhibit ever in the neighborhood.
Riverdale resident Leo Shliselberg says despite the hardships he's experienced in life, the best medicine is laughter.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
The 28th Annual Webby Awards, hosted by Seth Meyers and Amber Ruffin, will be announced May 13 at Cipriani Wall Street. Claire Graves, president of the Webby Awards, shares more about the internet's biggest night with CBS New York's Doug Williams and Elaine Quijano.
Is it a bakery or a museum? The answer is, yes! Find out the inspiration behind this shop creating pastries that look almost too good to eat ... almost.
Craig Allen has the Tri-State Area's First Alert Forecast for Saturday, May 11 on CBS2 News This Morning.
New York City officials said there are now baby changing tables in 90% of park facilities. A survey found only 37% of park bathrooms had them in 2020.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's executive order banning transgender athletes from playing women's and girl's sports at county-owned facilities has been struck down by a judge. CBS New York's John Dias reports.