Lunar New Year celebration brings cultural pride to Queens school
Students say the festival allows them to come together with loved ones, honor ancestors, and summon good luck for the future.
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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.
Stephen Giraldo sat expressionless as his estranged wife's best friend and father addressed him in court. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.
There are mounting questions and frustration over New York City's pied-à-terre tax, and they're not likely to end soon.
With their 2-1 win over the Padres on Monday night, the Mets have now won 10 of 13.
Residents in Keyport, New Jersey, have been saying for months they fear a cancer cluster in their community that sits near a former landfill and aircraft hub.
There was a pair of protests Monday in Jersey City, New Jersey, including one against Mayor James Solomon's proposed 15.5% tax hike due to a deficit he blames on the past administration.
Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard is sharing her gratitude after surviving two life-threatening health challenges.
There are mounting questions and frustration over New York City's pied-à-terre tax, and they're not likely to end soon.
Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard is sharing her gratitude after surviving two life-threatening health challenges.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
Luigi Mangione's New York state trial on second-degree murder charges is being delayed.
Elected officials and Islamic leaders on Long Island gathered Monday to condemn an act of hate that took place over the weekend.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
Residents in Keyport, New Jersey, have been saying for months they fear a cancer cluster in their community that sits near a former landfill and aircraft hub.
There was a pair of protests Monday in Jersey City, New Jersey, including one against Mayor James Solomon's proposed 15.5% tax hike due to a deficit he blames on the past administration.
Amtrak is reopening part of the 116-year-old East River Tunnel that underwent major renovations after being damaged by Hurricane Sandy in 2012.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
A Newark Police sergeant in an unmarked SUV was following a driver who then fatally struck a teenage pedestrian, officials say.
There was a gathering Monday in the Long Island town of Shirley to denounce the words of hate scrawled on a banner. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff has the story.
Elected officials and Islamic leaders on Long Island gathered Monday to condemn an act of hate that took place over the weekend.
Elected officials and Islamic leaders on Long Island gathered Monday to condemn an act of hate that took place over the weekend. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A double shooting in Hempstead has been ruled a murder-suicide, Nassau County Police say.
The third annual Black Wall Street Festival was held Saturday afternoon in Hempstead.
There are mounting questions and frustration over New York City's pied-à-terre tax, and they're not likely to end soon.
There was a pair of protests Monday in Jersey City, New Jersey, including one against Mayor James Solomon's proposed 15.5% tax hike due to a deficit he blames on the past administration.
Randy Mastro, a former federal prosecutor who has held high City Hall posts in two administrations, is raising the issue of open primaries, where all registered voters can participate regardless of party affiliation.
Americans think more young people in office would make politics better.
President Trump headed to Long Island Friday to campaign with Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, whom he has endorsed for governor of New York.
Two more deaths have been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Friday.
Jones Beach is back open for swimmers after it was prohibited due to elevated bacterial levels. The rare shutdown took place from Thursday afternoon through midday Friday.
New Yorkers who buy their own health insurance could pay more as insurers file requests with the State Department of Financial Services to increase premiums.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council claims The High Line Hotel tested positive for Legionella bacteria twice this summer.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
The lineup for the 2026 Global Citizen Festival in New York City was announced Thursday.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
With their 2-1 win over the Padres on Monday night, the Mets have now won 10 of 13.
Bruno Damiani scored his first two goals of the season, and the Philadelphia Union rallied from two goals down to beat New York City FC 3-2 on Sunday night at Yankee Stadium.
Christian Scott pitched into the seventh inning and Luis Torrens hit a two-run homer Sunday, helping the surging Mets to a 4-3 win over the Nationals and a three-game series sweep.
Ben Rice hit a tiebreaking home run in the 10th inning and the Yankees beat the Blue Jays 4-3 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
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.
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.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your seven-day forecast.
Duane "Keffe D" Davis is accused of orchestrating the September 1996 attack. Prosecutors say say he didn't fire the gun but he plotted the killing. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin has a look at the first day of the trial.
The 36-year-old actress and Rockland County native was found unresponsive in a South Carolina apartment on Sunday. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
That's because the Mamdani administration is not sending a representative to Tuesday hearing, and will instead provide written testimony. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
According to the NYPD, Avery DeJesus was last seen leaving his home on Van Siclen Avenue in East New York at around 12:30 p.m. He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, black shorts, and black sneakers. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
