N.Y. lawmakers set to introduce bill against squatters
The bill would define squatters as intruders under state law, instead of tenants who are guaranteed protections.
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The bill would define squatters as intruders under state law, instead of tenants who are guaranteed protections.
Students say the festival allows them to come together with loved ones, honor ancestors, and summon good luck for the future.
Students are taking the time to learn about the history of the holiday and immerse themselves in traditions. CBS New York's Elle McLogan takes us there.
Police are now searching for the truck, which left the scene. They say it's unclear if the driver realized he hit someone.
Police are now searching for the truck, which left the scene. They say it's unclear if the driver realized he hit someone.
Kevin Gomez is accused of killing 3-year-old Quintas Chen. His defense attorney says Gomez did not see the child.
The man accused of killing a 3-year-old boy in a hit-and-run in Flushing, Queens, appeared before a judge Tuesday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/47UwrX4
Police say 3-year-old Quintas Chen was hit by the driver of a white Infiniti sedan Wednesday night.
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
A driver suddenly sped off and struck the boy when he and his father were crossing College Point Boulevard in Flushing, according to police.
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.
The driver did not stay on the scene.
A 3-year-old boy was struck by a driver and killed in Queens on Wednesday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3R4SgfO
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.
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.
The child had been missing since Sunday evening, when he disappeared while shopping with his father.
NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban and Councilmember Sandra Ung pledged to tackle issues like unlicensed vending.
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
According to the diocese, the right hand of the statue was broken off, and the left hand was also damaged.
A nearly 110-year-old statue of the Virgin Mary was vandalized at a church in Queens. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3MqkCzH
The crash happened shortly before 9 a.m. near 158th Street and 43rd Avenue in Flushing.
The fire department says 10 people suffered minor injuries when a school bus crashed Monday in Flushing.
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.
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.
Giraldo sat expressionless as his estranged wife's best friend and father addressed him in court.
The top 16 seeds in the 68-team field will host first- and second-round games, with the regional rounds being played at two neutral sites for the fourth straight year.
New Jersey's new Portal North Bridge opened for NJ Transit on Monday, marking a milestone in the Gateway Program after weeks of disruptions.
Iran war could escalate further as Trump threatens to hit key oil infrastructure if Tehran doesn't drop its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz.
The fatal accident occurred late Sunday night on Long Island, in the eastbound lanes by Exit 17 at Hempstead Avenue.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
The fatal accident occurred late Sunday night on Long Island, in the eastbound lanes by Exit 17 at Hempstead Avenue.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
Families were forced to jump from windows Sunday as flames burned through a three-story home in Canarsie, Brooklyn.
A wind advisory, periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms are in store for the New York area Monday.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
A wind advisory, periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms are in store for the New York area Monday.
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.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
New Jersey's new Portal North Bridge opened for NJ Transit on Monday, marking a milestone in the Gateway Program after weeks of disruptions.
A wind advisory, periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms are in store for the New York area Monday.
Four people, including two teens and two construction workers, were hurt in a house explosion in Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
The fatal accident occurred late Sunday night on Long Island, in the eastbound lanes by Exit 17 at Hempstead Avenue.
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.
With oil markets paralyzed by the U.S.-Iran war, the Trump administration says it could escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz — a massive undertaking that experts say could already be in the preparatory stages.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order Friday establishing the first-ever Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani denounced Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville's anti-Muslim social media post during a Ramadan event.
The war, which shows no signs of ending soon, has disrupted oil exports from the region, driven fuel prices far higher worldwide and upended global air travel.
A New Jersey toddler's death after falling more than 20 stories has prompted new legislation designed to ensure windows are properly guarded in apartment buildings across the state.
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.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
The top 16 seeds in the 68-team field will host first- and second-round games, with the regional rounds being played at two neutral sites for the fourth straight year.
The Knicks rallied from a 21-point deficit against a patchwork Golden State lineup to beat the Warriors 110-107 on Sunday night.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
Nicolas Fernández scored twice in the first half and Talles Magno scored late in the second to propel New York City FC to a 3-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids at Yankee Stadium on Saturday night.
The New Jersey Devils edged the Los Angeles Kings 6-4 on Saturday night.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Emergency relief flights bringing U.S. citizens back from the Middle East amid the war with Iran started arriving at Newark Liberty Airport overnight. CBS News New York's Naomi Ruchim reports.
The opening of New Jersey's new bridge marks a milestone in the Gateway Program after weeks of NJ Transit disruptions. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Tony Sadiku has the Tri-State Area's updated Monday morning First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for March 15 at 11 p.m.
Discrimination against natural hair and hairstyle became illegal in New York in 2019 with the passage of the CROWN Act, and now, a local school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley introduces us to the natural hair club at Harlem's Patrick Henry Prep.
