Far Rockaway Residents Fed Up With Graveyard Of Sunken Boats, Rusted Barges Filled With Garbage
The state Department of Environmental Conservation says it has limited jurisdiction, but there could be enforcement.
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The state Department of Environmental Conservation says it has limited jurisdiction, but there could be enforcement.
The NYPD is seeking the public's assistance finding a girl who went missing on Thursday in Queens.
It comes after blowback from the community over proposals to cut staff and number of beds at the hospital.
The state health department and a consulting firm presented hospital administrators with several cost cutting options. The most drastic would take the hospital down to 15 beds.
The NYPD is beefing up its presence throughout the subway system in response.
Police are still looking for the driver who they say ran from the scene, leaving two passengers behind.
Flames quickly tore through the building, destroying four apartments and injuring four people.
One person was killed and at least five were injured in two separate shootings in Queens and Brooklyn on Tuesday.
The NYPD's scuba unit and FDNY crews assisted with rescuing the woman, who was taken to the hospital.
Trying to fight it means more than just increased police patrols, but also gun buyback events and many more violence interrupters.
After years of progress to stop the violence, a Queens community is again seeing one of the highest number of shootings in the city.
Stats from the NYPD show from January to July 5, the 101st Precinct has reported 22 shooting victims compared to 10 in the same time period last year.
Police said two officers were inside the vehicle near Dix Avenue and Beach Channel Drive when they saw Jamel Hill open fire on another man.
It happened around 5:45 p.m. Wednesday near Mott Avenue and Beach Channel Drive in Far Rockaway.
Police say during the last weeks of December, there were at least 14 reported assaults against Jewish people around New York City.
According to police, the male suspect attempted to enter a yeshiva on Central Avenue in Far Rockaway on Dec. 24.
Fire officials say the home on Ocean Crest Boulevard was unoccupied at the time.
Surveillance video shows the man suddenly turn around, run toward a group of people and hit the woman over the head with his umbrella.
Tenants say the biggest violation is a broken elevator that hasn't worked in three years.
Sources tell CBS2, police air and water units have gathered in Far Rockaway near Beach 60th Street and Boardwalk.
Flames broke out around 2:30 a.m. on Gipson Street in Far Rockaway.
It happened around 10:30 p.m. at 9th Street and Seagirt Avenue.
Cameron Brown, 7, and his sister had just gotten off the bus when he was struck by a red van. The force pinned him against the bus.
It happened around 3 p.m. at Gipson Street near Healy Avenue.
Flames broke out around 2:30 a.m. on Mott Avenue near Cornaga Avenue.
A fire broke out just after 9 a.m. Tuesday at a Yonkers apartment building on Riverdale Avenue.
Former FBI Director James Comey is again facing federal charges after the government's previous case against him was dismissed.
The NYPD has released an image of a person sought in connection with a shooting on board a subway train in Queens Monday.
New Jersey Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has been absent from Congress for more than six weeks due to a medical issue, he said.
The MTA is planning 10 weekend closures and more than two dozen overnight shutdowns this year, according to Antonio Reynoso, the Brooklyn borough president.
A fire broke out just after 9 a.m. Tuesday at a Yonkers apartment building on Riverdale Avenue.
The NYPD has released an image of a person sought in connection with a shooting on board a subway train in Queens Monday.
The MTA is planning 10 weekend closures and more than two dozen overnight shutdowns this year, according to Antonio Reynoso, the Brooklyn borough president.
Resorts World New York City is opening Tuesday at the Aqueduct Race Track in Queens with more than 240 table games.
Hidden damage and even fake titles can lead to big problems for car buyers.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area this week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
New Jersey Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has been absent from Congress for more than six weeks due to a medical issue, he said.
A woman was killed when two vehicles crashed into a laundromat at a strip mall on Irvington Avenue in Newark on Monday afternoon, officials said.
Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan went into lockdown after one student reported another might have had a weapon, police said.
Soccer fans in New York City will be able to watch FIFA World Cup matches for free this summer at five official fan events.
A New Jersey man has been convicted in the 2015 murder of professional basketball player Michael Wright.
Diana Kutateladze had nearly twice the legal limit of of alcohol in her system when she caused a deadly, high-speed six-car wreck on the Southern State Parkway in Hempstead, prosecutors said.
We're in for a mild weather day in NYC Friday, but a First Alert Weather Day is right around the corner, with rounds of rain on tap for Saturday.
Sister Francis Piscatella, New York's oldest person, celebrated her 113th birthday and Pope Leo XIV sent a blessing from the Vatican for the occasion.
A father and son were arrested after police said they found chemicals to make explosives at their home on New York's Long Island.
Scientists say New York's coastal waters are experiencing some of the most severe threats on record, and they're not just environmental.
Former FBI Director James Comey is again facing federal charges after the government's previous case against him was dismissed.
New Jersey Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has been absent from Congress for more than six weeks due to a medical issue, he said.
King Charles III is delivering a rare address to a joint meeting of Congress on Tuesday before attending a state dinner at the White House.
Cole Allen, the man accused of opening fire at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, was charged with trying to assassinate President Trump.
Soccer fans in New York City will be able to watch FIFA World Cup matches for free this summer at five official fan events.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
Travelers at Newark Airport may have been exposed to an individual with measles, New Jersey health officials warn.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
The 16th Annual Lustgarten Foundation New York City Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research was held Sunday in Battery Park City.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
Megan Thee Stallion has decided to end her run with "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" early, the Broadway show announced on Monday.
The woman accusing Harvey Weinstein of raping her at a Manhattan hotel room in 2013 took the stand Monday in the third trial of the disgraced movie mogul.
Ticketmaster will be rereleasing tickets for Harry Styles' upcoming concerts in New York City that were originally purchased by scalpers, the company says.
The upcoming fashion exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art includes 25 mannequins based on real bodies.
A previously unreleased song is one of many ways Prince is being honored a decade after his death.
Aaron Judge and Ben Rice had the first back-to-back homer for the Yankees this season, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. also went deep as AL-best New York beat the Texas Rangers 4-2.
Soccer fans in New York City will be able to watch FIFA World Cup matches for free this summer at five official fan events.
The Rockies defeated the Mets 3-1 and 3-0 on Sunday to sweep the rain-interrupted weekend series at Citi Field.
Spencer Arrighetti allowed one run over seven innings, Christian Walker homered and drove home a season-high four runs, and the Astros beat the Yankees 7-4 on Sunday.
The Yankees extended their winning streak to eight games with an 8-3 victory over the Astros on Saturday night.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
An out-of-service escalator at Jamaica Station in Queens is reviving complaints that date back years.
The head of a housing nonprofit in Harlem was arrested after residents complained over delayed repairs.
A 2009 New York City law requiring most roll-down security gates to be at least 70% transparent is set to take effect this summer.
Recurring elevator problems are back and worse than ever at one New York City high-rise, according to tenants.
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.
King Charles III is continuing his visit to the United States Tuesday. He is set to deliver an address to Congress and meet with President Trump. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Council Speaker Julie Menin are urging the governor and legislature to significantly increase city revenue in the state budget. They are pushing to reduce the pass-through entity tax credit on partnership and corporations.
Tuesday is still a sunny day with mild temperatures. Wednesday will stay mostly dry, but the rain will come later that night. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
The NYPD is looking for the suspects involved in a shooting on board a subway train during the evening rush in Queens Monday. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Resorts World New York City in Queens had its official opening Tuesday morning, marking the first casino in the city with table games. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan reports.
