Police arrest driver accused of killing 3-year-old in Queens hit-and-run
Police have arrested the driver accused of killing a 3-year-old boy in a hit-and-run in Queens on Wednesday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/46Evjpv
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Kevin Gomez charged in deadly Queens hit-and-run
Police say 3-year-old Quintas Chen was hit by the driver of a white Infiniti sedan Wednesday night.
Parents of boy killed in Queens hit-and-run beg for help
A driver suddenly sped off and struck the boy when he and his father were crossing College Point Boulevard in Flushing, according to police.
Parents of 3-year-old killed in Queens hit-and-run beg for help in case
A driver suddenly sped off and struck Quintas Chen when he and his father were crossing College Point Boulevard in Flushing, according to police. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
3-year-old boy struck by driver, killed in Queens
A 3-year-old boy was struck by a driver and killed in Queens on Wednesday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3R4SgfO
3-year-old boy struck by driver, killed in Queens
The driver did not stay on the scene.
Bocce court at Queens park in state of disrepair
Players say they've been asking the city for years to fix the Kissena Park bocce court's cracking wood, warped equipment storage box and water fountain that runs dry.
Bocce court at Queens park in state of disrepair
Players say they've been asking the city for years to upgrade the decades-old bocce court at Kissena Park. CBS New York's Elle McLogan reports.
Missing 7-year-old boy found safe, NYPD says
The child had been missing since Sunday evening, when he disappeared while shopping with his father.
NYPD Commissioner visits Flushing to address quality-of-life issues
New York's top cop took a stroll through Queens on Friday to address quality-of-life issues in the area. Police Commissioner Edward Caban visited Downtown Flushing with Councilmember Sandra Ung. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/473Ljm4
NYPD commissioner tours Flushing to address quality-of-life issues
NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban and Councilmember Sandra Ung pledged to tackle issues like unlicensed vending.
Virgin Mary statue vandalized at Queens church
A nearly 110-year-old statue of the Virgin Mary was vandalized at a church in Queens. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3MqkCzH
Virgin Mary statue vandalized at Queens church
According to the diocese, the right hand of the statue was broken off, and the left hand was also damaged.
10 people hurt when school bus crashes in Queens
The fire department says 10 people suffered minor injuries when a school bus crashed Monday in Flushing.
10 people hurt when school bus crashes in Flushing, Queens
The crash happened shortly before 9 a.m. near 158th Street and 43rd Avenue in Flushing.
Masked gunmen shoot victim during NYC home invasion
It was a terrifying morning for tenants who live in the Flushing, Queens building. They said a group of men forced their way into their home and held guns to their heads while they searched the house.
Harrowing moments as robbers shoot man during Queens home invasion
Police are searching for a group of masked robbers who they said shot a man during a home invasion in Flushing, Queens. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Queens man sentenced to 25 years for plowing SUV into estranged wife
Giraldo sat expressionless as his estranged wife's best friend and father addressed him in court.
Queens man sentenced to 25 years for plowing SUV into estranged wife
Stephen Giraldo sat expressionless as his estranged wife's best friend and father addressed him in court. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Queens man sentenced to 25 years for plowing SUV into estranged wife
Stephen Giraldo told his three young children to keep their seatbelts on and then drove into Sofia Giraldo in Flushing in Dec. 2022.
$1 million Powerball ticket sold in Queens
There may not have been a winner Wednesday night for the $1 billion Powerball jackpot, but someone who bought a ticket in Queens is a millionaire. A second prize-winning ticket was sold in Flushing. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/45mmu2K
Second prize-winning Powerball ticket sold in Queens
The big jackpot now stands at $1.4 billion since no one matched all the winning numbers in Wednesday's drawing.
NYC's extreme heat beating down on US Open; How to keep cool
Organizers decided to partially shut the roof of Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday for some extra shade.
US Open gets underway, fans pack Flushing Meadows
More than 900,000 fans are expected to attend the U.S. Open this year. More than 40% travel from outside the Tri-State Area and more than 20% come from other countries.
Zara Realty ordered to stop collecting excess fees from renters
Tenants in rent-stabilized units in Flushing say Zara Realty harassed and tricked them into paying predatory fees.
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NYPD: Man wanted for attacking 69-year-old boarding bus in Bronx
According to police, the man approached the victim from behind, knocked him to the ground and struck him in the head multiple times.
Woman found dead in trash compactor at luxury apartment building
Police responded to the building at 540 West 28th Street in Chelsea at around 2:30 p.m. on Friday.
Renewed concerns for civilians as Israel intensifies southern Gaza assault
Israel is pounding targets in the southern Gaza Strip, intensifying a renewed offensive after a weeklong truce with Hamas and giving rise to renewed concerns about civilian casualties.
Knicks beat Raptors to win 3rd straight
New York improved to 10-0 against teams with losing records.
Sharks beat Devils for 1st road win
New Jersey had its three-game winning streak snapped.
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NYPD: Man wanted for attacking 69-year-old boarding bus in Bronx
According to police, the man approached the victim from behind, knocked him to the ground and struck him in the head multiple times.
Woman found dead in trash compactor at luxury apartment building
Police responded to the building at 540 West 28th Street in Chelsea at around 2:30 p.m. on Friday.
George Santos has been expelled from Congress. What happens next?
The House has voted to expel Santos. That triggers a special election to replace him in New York's 3rd Congressional District.
Coats, hot meals handed out to asylum seekers in NYC
On a cold, rainy December night, desperation for warmth and shelter could be seen in the East Village.
Man killed in shooting at Brooklyn laundromat
It happened around 6 p.m. Friday inside a laundromat on Clarendon Road and Schenectady Avenue in East Flatbush.
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First Alert Weather: Rain showers expected for evening commute
Still a little cold this morning, then some rain showers with highs around 50.
First Alert Weather: Temperatures back to normal
It's shaping up to be a milder day, with highs in the upper 40s to near 50.
First Alert Weather: Coldest morning so far this season
It's the coldest morning since last February, with widespread wind chills in the teens and low 20s.
Beloved Scarsdale, N.Y. attorneys killed in Connecticut car crash
At a New Jersey funeral on Tuesday, family and friends remembered Toby and Brooke Cohen.
First Alert Weather: CBS2's 11/29 Wednesday morning forecast
For Wednesday, the cold will remain in place, but less wind will make it feel slightly better.
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Elderly woman missing, son injured after house fire in Woodbridge, N.J.
A neighbor called the woman, believed to be in her 80s, and her son fixtures of the neighborhood.
Striking nurses reach tentative agreement with NJ hospital
The nurses went on strike on Aug. 4, fighting for better staffing, sick time and insurance benefits.
NJ TRANSIT Santa Train helps 350 kids ring in the holidays
Santa traded his sleigh for a classic train to deliver presents to hundreds of kids from New Jersey.
First Alert Weather: Rain showers expected for evening commute
Still a little cold this morning, then some rain showers with highs around 50.
Congestion pricing details revealed in draft obtained by CBS New York
The report is just a draft and still has to be approved by the MTA board. It will be open for public comment.
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L.I. parties begin search for George Santos' replacement
Party leaders said they will announce their candidates in the special election to fill Santos' seat next week.
Rep. Santos speaks with CBS New York ahead of expulsion vote
"Me resigning is me folding, is me giving in to the desire of a select few," Santos told CBS New York.
Freeport school partnering to support food insecure students
Approximately 60,000 children in Long Island schools don't get enough to eat.
Preview of our documentary "The 5:33 - Legacy of the LIRR Massacre"
CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff was one of the reporters there that night, 30 years ago at the Merillon Avenue train station in Garden City. The suburban community was shattered by what was then unthinkable.
DNA of Rex Heuermann's estranged wife found on victims' remains
A cheek swab from Heuermann's estranged wife matched DNA material found on the remains of some victims, according to authorities.
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George Santos has been expelled from Congress. What happens next?
The House has voted to expel Santos. That triggers a special election to replace him in New York's 3rd Congressional District.
L.I. parties begin search for George Santos' replacement
Party leaders said they will announce their candidates in the special election to fill Santos' seat next week.
Pablo Guzmán a key figure in founding of Young Lords Party
Before Pablo Guzmán broke stories and won Emmys, he was a key figure in the founding of a Latino-led radical movement that had a brief lifespan, but lasting legacy.
Judge rejects Trump's motion to dismiss 2020 election interference case
Judge Tanya Chutkan ruled that former President Donald Trump cannot be shielded from criminal prosecution after leaving office for alleged conduct during his time in office.
Who voted to expel George Santos? Here's how each House member voted
The vote count on the expulsion resolution for George Santos was 311 to 114, with 105 Republicans joining 206 Democrats in voting to oust him.
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World AIDS Day events raise awareness across New York City
Friday marked the 35th annual World AIDS Day, when people gather to remember those who have died of and been impacted by HIV/AIDS.
Over $5M awarded to school-based mental health clinics across NY
This is all part of the governor's $1 billion plan to transform that state's mental health care system.
Protein bars recalled after hairnet and shrink wrap found in products
Recalled Burn Boot Camp snacks were sold at locations run by gym franchises throughout the U.S.
How to avoid holiday loneliness: Coping strategies, resources
There's evidence being lonely can literately shorten your life, and these feeling can be experienced at any age.
NYC parents worried about respiratory illnesses impacting children in China
Hospitals in China are swamped with kids diagnosed with pneumonia and other respiratory infections.
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Shane MacGowan, longtime frontman of The Pogues, dies at 65
Singer-songwriter Shane MacGowan, the longtime front-man of The Pogues, died at the age of 65 surrounded by loved ones in Ireland, his family said.
Taylor Swift was Spotify's most-streamed artist in 2023
Taylor Swift was the most-streamed artist globally in 2023, according to Spotify Wrapped. Here's how you can find who you spent the most time with this year.
Wu-Tang Clan members open up about the group 30 years after debut album
Wu-Tang Clan members RZA and Young Dirty Bastard sat down with "CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson to talk about 50 years of hip-hop and the group's legacy.
"Late Show" episodes canceled as Stephen Colbert recovers from surgery
Late night host Stephen Colbert is recovering from surgery for a ruptured appendix, he said on Monday.
Rock band KISS celebrated in New York as they play their farewell shows
A legendary rock band is giving a goodbye kiss to their hometown.
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Knicks beat Raptors to win 3rd straight
New York improved to 10-0 against teams with losing records.
Sharks beat Devils for 1st road win
New Jersey had its three-game winning streak snapped.
NBA player invites high school coach to live with him after coach's wife died
Knicks center Mitchell Robinson invited his high school coach to move in with him in New York after his coach's wife of 31 years died. His former coach took him up on his offer.
Knicks send Pistons to franchise-record 16th straight loss
New York improved to 9-0 against teams who currently have losing records.
Islanders outlast Hurricanes in OT
Semyon Varlamov stopped 39 shots to help the Islanders win for the fourth time in six games.
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HPD installs new boiler for Harlem apartments after CBS New York report
A crew arrived with a new boiler Friday after a group of Harlem neighbors spent a month without hot water or heat.
Exclusive: New 7-acre educational campus coming to Floyd Bennett Field
The school and some facilities will be open by 2026, the rest of the campus by 2028.
Hamas hostages survived on "a piece of bread," cousin says
CBS New York spoke with an Israeli woman visiting New York City to tell her family's story of captivity in Gaza.
Freeport school partnering to support food insecure students
Approximately 60,000 children in Long Island schools don't get enough to eat.
Queens residents want trash-ridden railroad tracks cleaned up
One resident reported the problem in April to the train operator, New York & Atlantic Railway, but hasn't seen action.
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50th Annual Village Halloween Parade
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
Flooding leaves parts of New York City underwater
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Photos: Crowd turns chaotic during Union Square giveaway
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
Photos: Crane catches fire, partially collapses in NYC
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
Tony Bennett, N.Y. native and music legend, through the years
The Grammy Award winning singer who graced the stage for generations died at the age of 96.
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CBS New York's Doug Williams reflects on reporting from Israel
Doug Williams spent two weeks in Israel covering the war with Hamas for CBS New York.
NYPD: Man wanted for attacking 69-year-old boarding bus in Bronx
Police said it happened on a Bx13 bus at the corner of West 166th Street and Ogden Avenue in the Highbridge section on Nov. 26.
First Alert Weather: Saturday morning update - 12/2/23
Craig Allen has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News This Morning.
Israeli airstrikes continue in Gaza as fighting renews
After a week-long cease-fire, Israel's prime minister said negotiations for continuing the truce with Hamas are at a dead end. CBS New York's Bradley Blackburn reports.
Woman found dead in basement of luxury Manhattan building
NYPD did not immediately say if they suspected criminality after the body was found in the basement of a luxury apartment building in Chelsea. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
