School chicken coop helps Queens students build connection
A special education teacher in Queens came up with the idea for her students, who have autism and a range of intellectual disabilities.
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A special education teacher in Queens came up with the idea for her students, who have autism and a range of intellectual disabilities.
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz said "Operation: Shadyville" led to the largest single gang takedown in the New York City borough's history.
New York City has announced a multimillion dollar investment to prevent flooding at a Queens park.
Police say two men attacked a 22-year-old with a baseball bat and then stole his cellphone.
The victim's family tells CBS New York she suffered a fractured skull but is now showing signs of improvement. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge has the latest.
Jessica Beauvais was found guilty last fall after prosecutors said her blood alcohol level was nearly twice the legal limit.
A 50-year-old man was in critical condition after suffering burns and smoke inhalation, officials said.
A 50-year-old man was in critical condition after suffering burns and smoke inhalation, officials said.
CBS New York's Chris Wragge is spending the morning at the school in Queens, where they are throwing a special Sweet 16 for their tortoise.
It's a diverse school where over 60 languages are spoken, and it would take eight years of high school to cover all the programs offered.
Francis Lewis High School in Queens is home to some incredible programs that you don't see at every school, like its culinary and hydroponics departments. CBS New York's Chris Wragge is spending the morning in Fresh Meadows for our latest Class Act!
Francis Lewis High School in Queens is home to some incredible programs that you don't see at every school.
Tomorrow, we'll be live at Francis Lewis High School in Fresh Meadows, Queens.
This Friday, Class Act with Chris Wragge will be live at Francis Lewis High School in Fresh Meadows, Queens.
The homeowners said they were upset but not surprised, as the flag has been vandalized before.
CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado spoke with the homeowners, who said they were upset but not surprised, as the flag has been vandalized before.
Surveillance video shows two suspects rip down the flag and run off with it. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado spoke with the homeowners, who said they are upset but not surprised, as this is the third time the Pride flag has been vandalized.
Surveillance video shows the incident Tuesday in Fresh Meadows, Queens, which is now under investigation as a hate crime.
The NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force is trying to track down the suspects behind the vandalism last month in Queens.
The search for three teens accused of vandalizing a statue at Holy Family Catholic Church continues.
The search for three teens accused of vandalizing a statue at Holy Family Catholic Church in Queens continued Sunday. CBS2's Leah Mishkin reports.
Police believe the suspects are about 15 to 17 years old, CBS2's Leah Mishkin reports.
Police are now looking for the group, who they say caused $500 worth of damage.
A hate crime investigation is underway after vandals targeted a church in Queens on Thursday.
This year, in advance of the busiest part of the storm season, a stop-gap measure is being implemented.
Some New Yorkers are realizing their neighbors have been neglecting one very vital chore: picking up after their dogs.
An immigration judge has dismissed the Trump administration's deportation case against Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian graduate student and Columbia protest leader.
In Harlem, a hall-of-famer gymnast is inspiring the next generation in the sport.
A New York City father's plea to save his son's life went viral and gave a big boost to the bone marrow registry, but they still haven't found a match.
Multiple rezonings in Queens are paving the way for tens of thousands of new units, but some residents worry about how it could affect their communities.
Some New Yorkers are realizing their neighbors have been neglecting one very vital chore: picking up after their dogs.
In Harlem, a hall-of-famer gymnast is inspiring the next generation in the sport.
A New York City father's plea to save his son's life went viral and gave a big boost to the bone marrow registry, but they still haven't found a match.
Multiple rezonings in Queens are paving the way for tens of thousands of new units, but some residents worry about how it could affect their communities.
A teenager who fell 50 feet into a shaft of the Queensboro Bridge on Monday was trying to perform a TikTok challenge, police sources say.
Accumulating snow will return to the New York City area Sunday evening into Monday morning.
Valentine's Day will be mild in the New York City area, but snow may be on the way to end the weekend.
New Yorkers felt much better on Tuesday as a warm front moved toward the region. But, snow and ice could make for a potentially dangerous evening.
A Cold Weather Advisory is in place through 10 a.m. on Monday for the entire Tri-State Area. As a result, a First Alert Weather Day will be in play for at least part of the day.
A Connecticut man was arrested after allegedly driving drunk in the Bronx and hitting pedestrians on a sidewalk Friday.
New Jersey's acting attorney general won't ask the state Supreme Court to review the dismissal of racketeering charges against Democratic power broker George E. Norcross III and those charged alongside him.
Springsteen is taking his "Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour" nationwide starting in the spring.
Diners have been apart of New Jersey's DNA for decades. Now many are struggling, but lawmakers are looking to give them a lifeline.
The Trump administration halted funding for the critical Gateway Tunnel Project, and the president said as recently as Monday on social media he was concerned about the project being over budget and not on time.
NJ Transit and Amtrak commuters should expect delays and schedule changes for the next month as rail traffic is shifted from the old Portal Bridge to the new one.
Accumulating snow will return to the New York City area Sunday evening into Monday morning.
Potholes are causing even more crashes on an already dangerous stretch of New York 25 on Long Island, officials say.
Hicksville is New York's first school district to ban e-bikes after alarming statistics revealed at least 12 people, mostly young Long Islanders, died on them in the past three years.
It has been a brutal viral season, but as RSV cases surged in New York, Northwell Health doctors say infant hospitalizations remained down, thanks to a fairly new vaccine.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman accepted the Republican Party's nomination for New York governor on Wednesday at the GOP convention in Garden City.
An immigration judge has dismissed the Trump administration's deportation case against Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian graduate student and Columbia protest leader.
New Jersey's acting attorney general won't ask the state Supreme Court to review the dismissal of racketeering charges against Democratic power broker George E. Norcross III and those charged alongside him.
The Trump administration halted funding for the critical Gateway Tunnel Project, and the president said as recently as Monday on social media he was concerned about the project being over budget and not on time.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled his preliminary financial plan on the heels of the announcement that the state will give the city $1.5 billion to help fix a massive budget shortfall.
NYSNA ratified contracts with Montefiore and Mount Sinai, clearing the way for nurses to return to work Saturday after walking off one month ago.
The longest and largest nurses strike in New York City history is set to end after over three weeks as NYSNA says it has a tentative agreement.
Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield failed to reach a contract agreement by Dec. 31, which means about 9,000 physicians are no longer considered in-network.
Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery is set to become the first on the East Coast to offer human composting.
The goal is to get patients drunk and high at a new research lab on the border of Nassau County and Queens.
Springsteen is taking his "Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour" nationwide starting in the spring.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
New York City Department of Environmental Protection said there was a "significant reduction in water usage" throughout the Big Apple during his show. That changed as soon as his performance ended.
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
In Harlem, a hall-of-famer gymnast is inspiring the next generation in the sport.
Elana Meyers Taylor has won her first Olympic gold in women's monobob, and she made history as the oldest American woman to do it at the Winter Games.
Cleveland Browns safety Ronnie Hickman was assaulted inside a New York City hotel on Monday morning, officials said.
The short-handed Indiana Pacers beat the Brooklyn Nets 115-110 on Wednesday night.
Jose Alvarado scored a season-high 26 points and Mikal Bridges added 22 points as the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 138-89 Wednesday night.
Multiple rezonings in Queens are paving the way for tens of thousands of new units, but some residents worry about how it could affect their communities.
Residents and skate advocates clash over a proposed Mount Prospect Park skate facility, as city officials promise an updated design this spring.
A Brooklyn community is fighting to turn a forgotten landmark into a heritage center.
Edward R. Murrow High School's new boiler system cuts emissions while doubling as a hands-on sustainability lesson for students.
LUAR Creative Director Raul López says Lady Gaga's salsa-inspired dress in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show was a moment of pride for Caribbeans and Latinos.
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.
As the snow finally melts in New York City, some New Yorkers are realizing their neighbors have been neglecting one very vital chore: picking up after their dogs. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for January 17 at 11 p.m.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani says New York City is in the red, and he's threatening to raise property taxes to fill the gap unless he's able to increase taxes for the rich and the most profitable corporations. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
State flags across New York are set to fly at half staff Wednesday to honor the life of Rev. Jesse Jackson. He died Tuesday at the age of 84. The Baptist minister was a champion of civil rights, shaping politics and the presidency. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for February 17 at 8:45 p.m.
