Fake FedEx Workers Force Their Way Into Queens Home, Threaten Family At Gunpoint
A man and woman were inside the Laurelton home when they heard a knock on the door and saw two men wearing FedEx jackets on the stoop.
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A man and woman were inside the Laurelton home when they heard a knock on the door and saw two men wearing FedEx jackets on the stoop.
A Long Island man made a shocking discovery recently, as a FedEx driver was seen tossing packages into his truck like balls in a sporting event.
A FedEx employee has been arrested for allegedly stealing several iPhones at Newark Liberty International Airport, police said Thursday.
New Yorkers want their packages to arrive quickly, but as shipping companies set up shop in the city to make that happen, they're hitting some road blocks.
More than 30 million packages are expected to be delivered Monday on the busiest day of the year for the United States Postal Service.
One Long Island town is looking to combat current state jurisdiction allowing tractor-trailers and big rigs on a highly-trafficked local road.
The start of the FedEx Cup playoffs brought out the worst score from Jordan Spieth in three months.
Authorities said the driver lost control of the double-trailer and veered off the right side of the road, then went down a grass median and ended up on an exit ramp.
The emails say a parcel was unable to be delivered, or ask recipients to update their passwords.
An Elmont man has been charged with criminal possession of a weapon and menacing after police said he threatened a Federal Express driver with a handgun.
Inside the box was a a $300 tuxedo jacket -- a gift to be worn on an upcoming cruise.
FedEx knowingly violated the terms of a settlement when it delivered tons of untaxed cigarettes to New York City residents, the city government alleges in a civil lawsuit filed Monday.
State Sen. Kevin O'Toole is calling on the Division of Consumer Affairs to look into possible fraud, claiming the companies guaranteed shipments to arrive before Christmas and then failed to deliver the goods.
Experts say items already marked down 70 percent before the holiday may now be slashed another 30 to 50 percent.
UPS and FedEx blamed shipping problems on overloaded systems and bad weather in some parts of the country.
The problems are being blamed on overloaded systems and weather troubles in some parts of the country.
Shipping companies have said they are moving more packages this season than ever before.
FedEx, UPS and U.S. Postal Service employees are being warned to be on the alert, that thieves might be following them and then grabbing packages from in front of homes.
Police are warning homeowners about a series of unsolved thefts in Old Bethpage, Farmingdale and Bethpage.
Police on Wednesday released a surveillance video of two suspects who pretended to be FedEx workers as they invaded a home in Howard Beach, Queens.
Neighbors said they are concerned that the trouble hasn't passed, and that the men may be looking for ways to take advantage of a neighborhood struggling in the wake of Sandy.
Meanwhile, Commissioner Bud Selig said MLB's "very comprehensive" probe proves that baseball has the toughest drug policy in professional sports.
The two suspects, one dressed as a FedEx deliveryman, forced their way into the home and demanded cash from the nine people who were inside, police said.
The accident took place shortly before noon on Fairview Avenue and involved a black minivan and a FedEx delivery van.
The incident occurred around 6 p.m. last Tuesday near Highland Boulevard in East New York.
Francisco Lindor scored the winning run on a throwing error in the 10th to lead the Mets past the Brewers 3-2 on Tuesday night.
The Houston Astros beat the New York Yankees 9-7 on Tuesday night.
A CBS News New York investigation has found that a car registered to the former police chief of Tuckahoe in Westchester County was involved in multiple reported hit-and-runs within minutes.
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.
A CBS News New York investigation has found that a car registered to the former police chief of Tuckahoe in Westchester County was involved in multiple reported hit-and-runs within minutes.
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 paid 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.
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.
Starting in September, the Long Island Rail Road will offer year-round service to Montauk.
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.
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 paid 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.
Francisco Lindor scored the winning run on a throwing error in the 10th to lead the Mets past the Brewers 3-2 on Tuesday night.
The Houston Astros beat the New York Yankees 9-7 on Tuesday night.
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.
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.
As part of a race on the Lower East Side this weekend, two winners will walk away with one month of free rent, up to $4,000.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for August 25 at 11 p.m.
Starting in September, the Long Island Rail Road will offer year-round service to Montauk.
Police are searching for a gunman accused of killing two men in separate shootings just two days apart. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
The NYPD says a 16-year-old has turned himself in for the deadly shooting of another teenager.
