Police Seek Thief Who Stole Bag With $90,000 From Car
Police on Monday were asking for assistance from the public in finding a thief who stole a bag containing about $90,000 from a car in Queens.
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Police on Monday were asking for assistance from the public in finding a thief who stole a bag containing about $90,000 from a car in Queens.
According to police, the suspect is accused of stabbing another man outside 20-17 124th Street in Flushing, Queens at 8:50 a.m. on March 24.
"If not for the minor setback with the shoulder, he might already be here," a team official told the New York Post. "We are at the point where you can say it's probably two or three more starts (for Las Vegas)."
A former sixth-grade English teacher is facing jail time after pleading guilty to the statutory rape of a 14-year-old girl.
The back end of New York's rotation has been predictably abysmal. Dillon Gee, Jeremy Hefner and Aaron Laffey -- the current No. 3, No. 4 and No. 5 starters -- have a combined 6.23 ERA in 23 2/3 innings pitched.
Daniel Reilly, 36, an English teacher at I.S. 237 in Flushing, was arrested on rape and other charges.
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The superstar third baseman will likely be named the fourth captain in franchise history before the season begins on April 1, according to a report.
"I would love to (return to the Mets)," Rodriguez said. "They've got a great coaching staff over there. To come back and redeem myself would be great ... To be able to get one more shot and get it done would be great."
Police Tuesday were asking for the public's help in finding three suspects wanted in connection with 12 different thefts in Queens.
"I just wanted to let him know that he would be a great addition here, and he'd obviously be welcomed here,'' Wright told the New York Post. "...I've always had great respect for him and the way he plays the game."
Police have released surveillance video of a man wanted for luring teenage girls in Queens.
The incidents took place between July 21 and Nov. 26 of last year. The most recent crime took place on Maple Avenue in which the suspect took cash from a victim's purse.
Relief pitcher Brian Wilson worked out for the Mets at UCLA on Saturday, and according to a report, general manager Sandy Alderson was far from impressed.
Police Monday were searching for a man who tried to rob two women – one of them 76 years old – in Flushing, Queens last week.
Third baseman David Wright and the Mets Foundation have donated $250,000 to the Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City in an effort to support Superstorm Sandy restoration efforts.
The charges were announced in an indictment Thursday against 58-year-old Stan Li.
A Muslim man in Flushing, Queens survived a brutal stabbing right in front of his own mosque, and the the victim told CBS 2 in an exclusive interview that the motive was pure hate.
The talks and negotiations are slow-moving. One person with knowledge of the contract proceedings said that the Mets are "not close" to agreeing to terms with either player.
After a down year in 2011 -- which was split between Cincinnati and Washington -- Gomes bounced back to hit 18 home runs and drive in 47 runs in 279 at-bats, along with his best-ever .377 on-base percentage for the A's.
Zhordrack Blodywon, 40, of Queens was arrested Saturday afternoon and charged with rape, robbery and criminal possession of stolen property, according to police.
The Amazin's are expected to begin negotiations by offering Wright a contract in the vicinity of $100 million, according to a report. The Mets' all-time hits leader hit .306 with 21 homers and 93 RBIs in 2012.
This Mets team is not as far away from contention as most think they are, but this is a huge offseason because Alderson must improve this team without sacrificing the payroll flexibility he will possess in 2014.
There are proposals to expand The U.S.T.A. National Tennis Center with two new stadiums, build a 25,000-seat professional soccer stadium, and build a mall - all in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park.
Monday morning at around 10:30 a.m., police said a man walked in to the Capitol One Bank on 14th Avenue near College Point Boulevard. He walked up to the teller, handed over a brown bag, and demanded cash. The teller refused.
The 2026 St. Patrick's Day Parade is taking place Tuesday in Manhattan, with numerous street closures along the parade route.
A long-time New York City driver says he monitored his E-ZPass account and paid his tolls, but he was still hit with huge late fees.
Jack Hughes had three assists, and the Devils dented the Bruins' playoff chances by beating them 4-3 in overtime Monday night.
Deni Avdija and Toumani Camara each scored 18 points, and the Trail Blazers coasted to 114-95 victory over the Nets on Monday night.
Alex Laferriere had a goal and two assists to lead the Los Angeles Kings to a 4-1 win over the New York Rangers on Monday night.
The 2026 St. Patrick's Day Parade is taking place Tuesday in Manhattan, with numerous street closures along the parade route.
A long-time New York City driver says he monitored his E-ZPass account and paid his tolls, but he was still hit with huge late fees.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is moving to lower the speed limit around hundreds of schools in New York City as part of a major escalation of the Vision Zero initiative.
A Palestinian woman who had been living and working in Paterson, New Jersey, has been released after a year in ICE custody in Texas, her legal team says.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
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Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
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Jeanne Hengemuhle has made history as the first woman in charge of the New Jersey State Police.
A Palestinian woman who had been living and working in Paterson, New Jersey, has been released after a year in ICE custody in Texas, her legal team says.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
New Jersey's new Portal North Bridge opened for NJ Transit on Monday, marking a milestone for commuters after weeks of disruptions.
Ten people and six vehicles were involved in the fatal accident on Long Island, according to New York State Police. Two people in their 80s were killed.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
Prosecutors said Matthew Smith fended off efforts to hand over his car keys before the crash that killed Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa.
A Manorville breeder was charged with animal neglect after dogs and puppies were allegedly left alone in poor conditions as a blizzard struck New York.
A father and son died in an overnight fire on Long Island. Kenneth Roberts, 42, and his son Mekhi, 12, were trapped in intense smoke inside a basement apartment.
A long-time New York City driver says he monitored his E-ZPass account and paid his tolls, but he was still hit with huge late fees.
Jeanne Hengemuhle has made history as the first woman in charge of the New Jersey State Police.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is moving to lower the speed limit around hundreds of schools in New York City as part of a major escalation of the Vision Zero initiative.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order Friday establishing the first-ever Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
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Jack Hughes had three assists, and the Devils dented the Bruins' playoff chances by beating them 4-3 in overtime Monday night.
Deni Avdija and Toumani Camara each scored 18 points, and the Trail Blazers coasted to 114-95 victory over the Nets on Monday night.
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The Jets will receive a 2027 sixth-round draft pick from the Chiefs and pick up $7 million of Fields' guaranteed $10 million salary.
The top 16 seeds in the 68-team women's NCAA field will host first- and second-round games, with the regional rounds being played at two neutral sites for the fourth straight year.
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Firefighters raced to the rescue, but the blaze proved to be too powerful. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
