Police: Suspect Sexually Assaulted Girl, 10, In Queens Elevator
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.
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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.
The Yankees, currently struggling with depth in their bullpen, have acquired ex-Mets reliever Ryota Igarashi off of waivers, according to CBSSports.com's Jon Heyman.
One of the most ridiculed and criticized -- yet successful -- closers in Mets history is making a comeback. Good ol' Armando Benitez has resurfaced with none other than the Long Island Ducks of the independent Atlantic League.
Police were guarding the floor where they say the man's 52-year-old wife was brutally struck in the head several times. A cleaver is a hefty kitchen blade with a large handle that is used for forceful chopping.
Although the Mets would clearly love to lock up their homegrown star for years to come, the club's higher-ups have decided to delay the decision to sign David Wright to a $100-million contract extension, reported CBSSports.com's Jon Heyman.
Botulism is a type of food poisoning that causes double vision, weakness in the joints, and difficulty swallowing and breathing.
Grace Peterson-Hagendorf, 59, is accused of pushing the young girl into a chair and twisting her neck at PS 22 in Flushing.
Cops say when the woman invited the suspect in, he asked for money. When she said she had none, authorities said the man stole jewelry and sexually assaulted her at knife point.
Police said 22-year-old Meilan Jin was struck and killed at Northern Boulevard and Union Street in Flushing shortly after 8 a.m. Wednesday.
Police say an Indian man between 20 and 30-years-old walked up to a 25-year-old woman in Flushing, groped her and then took off on foot.
There are over 1,000 workers at the processing and distribution center in Flushing, Queens and many don't know what this means for them.
Detectives say the driver, 30-year-old Michael Tarduno Jr., fled the scene of the crash in his Ford F-350 pickup truck.
What's a trash-toting subway commuter to do without a garbage can?
Two brothers from Long Island had just paid for one crime when, only hous later, they were charged with another.
Residents of New York's 9th Congressional District will go to the polls next Tuesday to select a replacement for former Rep. Anthony Weiner.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport says it will rule on tennis player Robert Kendrick's doping ban appeal before the U.S. Open. Kendrick tested positive for a banned stimulant and is seeking a reduced three-month ban.
The NYPD is looking for two women suspected of killing a man in a road rage attack in Queens. It happened just after 1 a.m. on Sunday on the Belt Parkway near Farmers Boulevard.
Tyrone Taylor put the Mets ahead with a three-run homer in the sixth inning, and New York beat the Dodgers 8-3 on Sunday to prevent a season sweep.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani responded Sunday to criticism that he's fueling antisemitism as Jewish New Yorkers rallied on Manhattan's Upper West Side against antisemitism and hate.
This week on The Point with Marcia Kramer, our host sits down with political strategists J.C. Polanco and O'Brien Murray to discuss the week that was in New York and national politics.
A young boy was killed in a triple shooting in the Bronx on Saturday. Police announced an arrest on Sunday afternoon.
The NYPD is looking for two women suspected of killing a man in a road rage attack in Queens. It happened just after 1 a.m. on Sunday on the Belt Parkway near Farmers Boulevard.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani responded Sunday to criticism that he's fueling antisemitism as Jewish New Yorkers rallied on Manhattan's Upper West Side against antisemitism and hate.
This week on The Point with Marcia Kramer, our host sits down with political strategists J.C. Polanco and O'Brien Murray to discuss the week that was in New York and national politics.
A young boy was killed in a triple shooting in the Bronx on Saturday. Police announced an arrest on Sunday afternoon.
A circus performer was shot with an arrow at the Orange County Fair on Friday night, New York State Police say.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area Tuesday after a brief reprieve.
Storms brought flooding rains, damaging winds, hail and lightning to New York and New Jersey on Saturday.
While the air quality is improving, haze still lingers as New Yorkers brace for upcoming rain and possibly severe storms Saturday.
A tornado warning was issued in parts of New Jersey on Thursday evening.
A group of campers ate suspected mushroom-laced edibles at an East Orange YMCA in New Jersey, according to police.
The software company at the center of a New Jersey noncitizen voting controversy fired back Thursday, saying the state is responsible for the snafu.
Edison Township Council members approved emergency appropriations needed to get furloughed employees back on the job on Friday.
Edison, one of New Jersey's largest municipalities, has furloughed hundreds of workers as it deals with budget woes.
The National Weather Service on Wednesday confirmed four tornadoes touched down in northern New Jersey and New York during severe storms on Tuesday.
We're just a few days away from the CBIZ Workplace Challenge on Long Island. Mindy Davidson and Jim Aspromonti stopped by CBS News New York to talk about the event.
On Long Island, a dangerous intersection has one East Northport mother pushing for change. CBS News New York's John Dias has more on the safety concerns she’s bringing straight to local leaders and what they’re now doing about it.
Major service changes are coming to some of the MTA's subway and Long Island Rail Road lines starting this weekend.
There are some Long Island Rail Road service changes planned for the weekend.
A Long Island father suffered a catastrophic spinal cord injury, and doctors thought he would never walk again. But as CBS News New York's Jessica Moore explains, he's now defying the odds.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani responded Sunday to criticism that he's fueling antisemitism as Jewish New Yorkers rallied on Manhattan's Upper West Side against antisemitism and hate.
This week on The Point with Marcia Kramer, our host sits down with political strategists J.C. Polanco and O'Brien Murray to discuss the week that was in New York and national politics.
The plans include arresting migrants in Ohio and quickly putting them on deportation flights to crisis-stricken Haiti, the internal documents indicate.
Maine Democrats gathered Saturday to select former state Senate President Troy Jackson as the Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner on the ballot.
President Trump cracked jokes at the redo of the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Friday night, after an armed assailant upended April's dinner.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
For the third day in a row, the NYC Health Department has announced a death in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
A second death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Saturday.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The final show of Jay-Z's anniversary concert series at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours after hundreds of ticketless fans flooded the gates and breached security, according to officials.
Tyrone Taylor put the Mets ahead with a three-run homer in the sixth inning, and New York beat the Dodgers 8-3 on Sunday to prevent a season sweep.
Cam Schlitter helped lead the New York Yankees to victory over the Philadelphia Phillies Friday night.
The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Mets 4-2 on Friday night.
The Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
There were 89 people arrested in the New York area over the course of the World Cup, the NYPD said.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
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.
According to police, they were then on camera Friday night at the top of the Needle, where they went into a restroom, and came out with helmets on. They then flipped over the edge of the observation deck. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
There was a protest against the mayor on Sunday on the Upper West Side, not far from where two men were stabbed in an apparent hate crime last week. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Police said it happened just after 1 a.m. Sunday near Farmers Boulevard. Sources tell CBS News New York that a fender bender escalated into a dispute. Allen Devlin reports.
A 45-year-old Bronx resident is facing multiple charges in Saturday's shooting in Mount Eden, which also hospitalized two men. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
CBS News New York's John Elliott says the rest of Sunday will be beautiful, Monday will be a bit muggy, and Tuesday is shaping up as a First Alert Weather Day due to the potential for thunderstorms and flooding.
