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.
On a day defined by unimaginable loss, Janet Kask was given the greatest gift of her life – her son.
Two American flags are being carried from Boston to New York City to remember the lives lost in the Sept. 11 terror attacks 25 years ago.
Rookie George Lombard Jr. became the second-youngest player in Yankees' history to hit a grand slam as New York beat the Rockies 6-1 on Wednesday night.
Dániel Gazdag scored in the third minute of second-half stoppage time to rally the New England Revolution to a 2-1 victory over New York City FC on Wednesday night at Citi Field.
Muslim New Yorkers say that deadly day does not represent the Islam they know and practice.
On a day defined by unimaginable loss, Janet Kask was given the greatest gift of her life – her son.
Muslim New Yorkers say that deadly day does not represent the Islam they know and practice.
Few post-9/11 changes are more evident around the world than airport security changes.
Thousands of students with special needs and their families are questioning how they're going to get to school at the beginning of the year.
There has been a major escalation in the case of a driver accused of killing a construction worker on Long Island.
After a week filled with periods of storminess and high humidity, a calmer and drier weather pattern is settling in for the holiday weekend.
Severe storms returned to the Tri-State Area, making it a soggy Thursday morning.
The rain returns Tuesday with the possibility of severe storms and downpours that can cause flash flooding in the New York City area.
Activity by ICE agents is putting a chill on the economy in parts of Connecticut after an estimated 100 people were recently grabbed off the streets of Danbury and other communities.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Tuesday and Wednesday due to the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms.
A cosmetic treatment that promises breast enhancement without surgery is now at the center of a fight over who regulates human tissue in New York.
More than 41,000 students are heading back to class across Newark, New Jersey, Tuesday following 11 weeks of summer vacation.
Some are calling for Macklemore to be removed from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after he used part of his opening performance on Friday and Saturday nights at MetLife Stadium to share his pro-Palestinian views about the war in Gaza.
Passaic's Mexican Independence Day Parade has been postponed, with officials citing concerns about recent arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
A fast-moving fire early Sunday morning forced a woman to jump from a third-floor window in Elizabeth, New Jersey. City officials said the 50-year-old landed in the driveway of 470 Jefferson Ave.
On a day defined by unimaginable loss, Janet Kask was given the greatest gift of her life – her son.
There has been a major escalation in the case of a driver accused of killing a construction worker on Long Island.
Thomas Lobianco of Lake Ronkonkoma originally faced a misdemeanor charge, but is now facing a 19-count indictment in the August death of a 38-year-old construction worker. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Police in Suffolk County, Long Island, say a woman found dead inside her home Thursday was murdered. Her body was found by a family member inside her Sayville home. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A Sayville woman was found dead Thursday night, and police said they believe she was a victim of violence. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
New renderings show what stations might look like for the proposed Interborough Express light rail system that would connect Brooklyn and Queens.
New York City leaders unveiled their plan for security around events for 9/11 and the Jewish high holidays.
Newly released documents are raising tough questions about what first responders were told about the air they were breathing after the 9/11 attacks.
Tough choices had to be made in the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, including when it would be safe to reopen Lower Manhattan.
New York City officials released thousands of previously unseen documents questioning the air quality at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
A cosmetic treatment that promises breast enhancement without surgery is now at the center of a fight over who regulates human tissue in New York.
Twenty-five years after the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, the health threat hasn't ended for many survivors.
New York City officials released thousands of previously unseen documents questioning the air quality at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
A new study from NYU shows that the number of American children taking GLP-1s for weight loss has increased 300-fold since 2019.
A report released Tuesday is offering a new glimpse into the health impact the 9/11 attacks continue to have on FDNY first responders.
Grammy and Emmy Award-winning musician Lizzo made a surprise visit to meet Brooklyn students and debut her new children's book.
Some are calling for Macklemore to be removed from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after he used part of his opening performance on Friday and Saturday nights at MetLife Stadium to share his pro-Palestinian views about the war in Gaza.
The Met's decision to highlight the work by designer John Galliano sparked widespread controversy due to his history of antisemitic and racist comments.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
Rookie George Lombard Jr. became the second-youngest player in Yankees' history to hit a grand slam as New York beat the Rockies 6-1 on Wednesday night.
Dániel Gazdag scored in the third minute of second-half stoppage time to rally the New England Revolution to a 2-1 victory over New York City FC on Wednesday night at Citi Field.
The New York Yankees beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 on Tuesday night to clinch their 34th straight winning season.
Aaron Judge was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Monday night by the New York Yankees.
Bo Bichette's go-ahead single and Ewing's 2-run double turned a 4-3 deficit into a 7-4 Mets lead.
Former Mets players from the 2001 season were at Ladder 25 on the Upper West Side on Tuesday.
Grammy and Emmy Award-winning musician Lizzo made a surprise visit to meet Brooklyn students and debut her new children's book.
A Bronx pizzeria is proving that kindness is contagious by giving slices to hungry New Yorkers.
Brooklyn Community Services says keeping its mobile shower program running is becoming increasingly difficult as the costs of fuel, hygiene products and other expenses rise.
The Brooklyn family traces its roots to Pieter Claesen Wyckoff, who arrived in the New World 400 years ago. Today, descendants connect through reunions, Zoom calls and a massive genealogical database.
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.
Kips Bay neighbors are putting up a fight and speaking out in hopes of saving their local AMC theater. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
A United States Army intelligence officer from New Jersey says he has never felt like he needed to choose between his Muslim faith and his service. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for September 9 at 11 p.m.
New York's bravest are demanding accountability after the release of documents about the toxic air near Ground Zero after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
Sept. 11 has always been a day of profoundly conflicting emotions for one former Long Island family. On a day defined by unimaginable loss, Janet Kask was given the greatest gift of her life – her son. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff has the exclusive story.
