Mosque Stabbing Victim: Attack Was Pure Hate
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.
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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.
Yes, the ingredients are in place for the torch to finally be passed -- at least for the moment -- to a new men's Grand Slam champion. And if it does play out that way, what will it feel like? It's tough to say, as there has only been one blip on the Big Three's radar since 2005.
As if their disappointing second half of the season that saw their playoff hopes go under wasn't bad enough, it was reported on Thursday that the Amazin's are expected to lose $23 million this season.
It's a predicament that has parents up in arms over whether it's lunch or brunch their children will be eating before 10 a.m. each day.
In light of Monday's brutal loss, I couldn't help but think back to the good old days -- when the organization had a plethora of talent and the sky seemed to be the limit. It wasn't 25 years ago, although it feels like it might as well have been.
Americans Andy Roddick, Venus Williams, Sam Querrey and Dennis Novikov all won on the second day of the US Open.
People in Queens said that allowing a developer to build on the Brinckerhoff Cemetery would have been a grave injustice, but on Tuesday night they're celebrating a landmark victory.
This is not the dramatic move that Mets fans had hoped for, but it is a solid, understated pickup. And it's a good start to reshaping the Mets.
The suspect is described as an Asian man, between 45 and 55 years old, 5-foot-4 and between 165 and 170 pounds. He was last seen wearing tan shorts and a green shirt with blue stripes.
The logo for the game next July is similar to the Mets' symbol, in blue and orange with a bridge spanning a city skyline that represents all five boroughs.
Murray and Co. now will turn to the hard-court circuit leading up to the U.S. Open. But the Olympic experience had a captivating effect on many of the players.
The future of a Queens landmark is uncertain. Borough leaders said they have been told that the "Triumph of Civic Virtue" fountain will be moved, but the city denies it.
Because Mike Baxter hasn't begun to throw, Mets manager Terry Collins told Mets.com that a comeback "is a ways out yet." Collins added that the pinch-hitter extraordinaire will need at least 25-30 Minor League at-bats before being recalled to Flushing.
The push comes following an incident last month in which a convicted sex offender was accused of molesting two young girls in a public library in Flushing, Queens.
Police have arrested the man they said molested two young girls in a Queens library two weeks ago. 49-year-old Joel Grubert of Skillman Avenue in Brooklyn is charged with sexual abuse and endangering the welfare of a child.
The incident happened on June 23 at the New York City public library on Main Street in Flushing.
First responders arrived at the scene of a tour bus crash this morning to find the out-of-control vehicle skidding along the guardrail with nobody behind the wheel, officials said.
Right-handed pitcher Elvin Ramirez and catcher Josh Thole are expected to join the Mets on Friday in time for their series opener against the St. Louis Cardinals at Citi Field, the club has confirmed.
Crews rushed to the scene on Jefferson Street, where witnesses said flames erupted from the roof and spread to neighboring buildings.
The New Jersey Transit Police Department is conducting its annual emergency response drill Saturday at MetLife Stadium in preparation for the FIFA World Cup.
Singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw turned to social media for help reconnecting with a New York City bartender after a memorable performance this week.
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
Ryan McMahon broke out of his season-long slump with a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning as the Yankees beat the Royals 4-2 on Friday night.
Singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw turned to social media for help reconnecting with a New York City bartender after a memorable performance this week.
The murder case surrounding the 1979 disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz in NYC is on track for a third trial.
Air Canada said its flights from Toronto and Montreal to New York City's JFK will cease June 1 and resume Oct. 25.
A young Long Island man who overcame autism to graduate high school as valedictorian is now poised to graduate from Hofstra with top honors.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is brushing off a social media attack by President Trump about his taxing policies.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
Parts of the New York area could see record high temperatures during a summerlike stretch of weather this week.
A major warmup, featuring summer-like temperatures in the 80s, will take over the Eastern Seaboard beginning Monday.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather this week.
When UConn plays Michigan for the NCAA Men's Basketball championship tonight in Indianapolis, there are a few places in New York City where fans can root on their schools.
Crews rushed to the scene on Jefferson Street, where witnesses said flames erupted from the roof and spread to neighboring buildings.
The New Jersey Transit Police Department is conducting its annual emergency response drill Saturday at MetLife Stadium in preparation for the FIFA World Cup.
NJ Transit and the NYNJ Host Committee announced their plan for transportation and parking ahead of the FIFA World Cup games at MetLife Stadium.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill is sounding off about the cost of getting to and from the FIFA World Cup games at MetLife Stadium this summer.
CBS News projects that Democrat Analilia Mejia will win the special election in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District, a seat formerly held by Gov. Mikie Sherrill.
A young Long Island man who overcame autism to graduate high school as valedictorian is now poised to graduate from Hofstra with top honors.
New York families rely on state records to make sure car purchases are legit, but what happens when those records are wrong?
A Marine Corps veteran is walking more than 100 miles from eastern Long Island to Staten Island to support a little girl battling cancer.
A Nassau County man faces multiple charges are he allegedly tried to lure an 11-year-old earlier this week.
Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, Long Island has reopened after a deadly gang-related shooting Wednesday night.
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
The wife of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has apologized for what she says were "harmful" social media posts she made as a teenager.
The federal government is withholding $73 million in highway funds from New York, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Thursday.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he and President Trump are "honest, direct about the fact that we have many disagreements," but they agree on their love for New York City.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
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.
Singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw turned to social media for help reconnecting with a New York City bartender after a memorable performance this week.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji will not attend this year's Met Gala, sources said.
The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame unveiled its list of inductees for 2026, and it includes the Wu-Tang Clan, the legendary, local hip-hop collective.
Jury selection for Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial in a Manhattan courtroom began Tuesday. He is being accused of raping actress Jessica Mann in 2013.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
Ryan McMahon broke out of his season-long slump with a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning as the Yankees beat the Royals 4-2 on Friday night.
Moisés Ballesteros, Nico Hoerner and Ian Happ homered, and the Chicago Cubs handed the Mets their ninth straight loss, pounding New York 12-4.
NJ Transit and the NYNJ Host Committee announced their plan for transportation and parking ahead of the FIFA World Cup games at MetLife Stadium.
Mike Trout homered for the fifth time during a four-game series on Thursday, crushing a long drive in the seventh inning for the Angels in an 11-4 victory over the Yankees.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill is sounding off about the cost of getting to and from the FIFA World Cup games at MetLife Stadium this summer.
Students at M.S. 407 transform a barren space into a habitat for bees and butterflies, part of a broader city push to expand pollinator-friendly green spaces.
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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.
Firefighters spent hours tacking the flames overnight on Jefferson Street. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
NJ Transit's annual emergency exercise comes in preparation for the FIFA World Cup, when massive crowds are expected to pack trains and buses. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Saturday morning First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for April 17 at 11 p.m.
President Trump is portraying peace talks with Iran as nearly complete and predicting a quick wrap-up of the war, but Iran is pushing back on several fronts, including the president's claim there's a deal over Iran's stockpile of Uranium. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
