Red Cross assisting homeowners in Howard Beach after floods
Emergency vehicles and cars kept splashing along 97th Street, churning up a watery and muddy mess, CBS2's Dave Carlin reports.
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Emergency vehicles and cars kept splashing along 97th Street, churning up a watery and muddy mess, CBS2's Dave Carlin reports.
More than 80 families from all ranks came together to see the people they now call family.
Elizabeth Gomes said the suspect arrested in last week's assault should have never been on the streets.
Two 13-year-olds died Friday after being pulled from the water at Jamaica Bay; CBS2's Cindy Hsu reports.
The FDNY said a woman was able to make it to the shore with no injuries.
It's hard to beat this Father's Day gift bestowed on a first-time dad from Queens.
Over the last year, there've been nearly 3,000 drag racing complaint calls made to 311. That's five times the number of calls made the year before.
When Joe Behrens was getting home from his own birthday party just after midnight Sunday he had no idea his night was just beginning.
Ricky Bellevue, 35, is accused of robbing a 14-year-old girl on July 30 at a Howard Beach subway station.
Prosecutors say the injured bystander currently cannot feel his legs or move his toes.
The victim was taken to the hospital but is expected to be OK.
Police are looking for the suspects.
Firefighters responded to Gateway Park in Howard Beach after getting the call around 3 p.m. Saturday.
The alleged rapist was sentenced to 12 years in prison for a burglary but paroled early last July. Since then, he has been arrested three times.
Lewis, 22, was found guilty of strangling and sexually abusing the 30-year-old while she was out for a jog in Spring Creek Park near her family's Howard Beach home in 2016.
The man convicted of killing Queens jogger Karina Vetrano will be sentenced Tuesday after the judge ruled against claims of juror misconduct in the case.
Chanel Lewis, 22, strangled and sexually abused the 30-year-old while she was out for a jog in Spring Creek Park near her family's Howard Beach home.
They buried their daughter and sat through a murder trial twice, but on Monday night Karina Vetrano's parents had their prayers answered.
The murder retrial of a man accused of killing a Queens jogger in 2016 continues today, with the victim's father again taking the stand.
Lewis allegedly attacked Karina Vetrano as she jogged near her Howard Beach home in August 2016.
Lewis is accused of strangling and sexually abusing 30-year-old Vetrano while she was jogging through Spring Creek Park in Howard Beach. His first trial ended in a mistrial last November.
Lewis is accused of strangling and sexually abusing 30-year-old Vetrano while she was jogging through Spring Creek Park in Howard Beach. His first trial ended in a mistrial last November.
Chanel Lewis is accused of strangling and sexually abusing 30-year-old Vetrano while she was jogging through Spring Creek Park in Howard Beach. His first trial ended in a mistrial last November after the jury could not reach a consensus.
Prosecutors vowed to retry 22-year-old Chanel Lewis after his first trial ended in a mistrial last November.
The judge declared a mistrial Tuesday after jurors were unable to come to a consensus on a verdict. The deadlocked jury deliberated for a day and a half.
Columbia University's president says a student was detained by federal agents Thursday morning at one of its residential buildings.
New York's governor says the World Trade Center's final office tower will start construction as soon as this spring and become American Express' new headquarters.
A man was arrested after multiple NYPD officers were hit with snowballs in Washington Square Park Monday. The controversial incident sparked debate.
A man was indicted for murder after instigating a gas leak resulting in an explosion that killed a tenant at a Bronx apartment building, according to prosecutors.
Nurses at NewYork-Presbyterian are headed back to work as the longest nurses strike in New York City history comes to an end.
Columbia University's president says a student was detained by federal agents Thursday morning at one of its residential buildings.
New York's governor says the World Trade Center's final office tower will start construction as soon as this spring and become American Express' new headquarters.
A man was arrested after multiple NYPD officers were hit with snowballs in Washington Square Park Monday. The controversial incident sparked debate.
Nurses at NewYork-Presbyterian are headed back to work as the longest nurses strike in New York City history comes to an end.
A Hunter College professor has been placed on leave pending the outcome of an investigation into offensive comments she made during a Zoom meeting.
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Pet owners should be extra cautious with their pets during and after the major winter snowstorm impacting the New York and New Jersey area.
Double-digit snow totals have been reported across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut as a major blizzard begins to wind down.
The storm has started to wrap up in New York City, New Jersey and beyond, with impressive snow totals left in its wake.
A blizzard warning has been issued for New York City and the surrounding area as a major snowstorm develops along the coast.
New Jersey is facing a lawsuit over a recent directive limiting immigration operations in state-controlled buildings.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill commended the state's response to the major blizzard, but she said they aren't out of the woods yet.
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
The Long Island Rail Road, NJ Transit and other commuter rails are running Tuesday but with modified schedules after a major snowstorm hit the Tri-State Area.
NJ Transit will be back in action on Monday afternoon, with limited service beginning to ramp up after 4 p.m.
Dozens of people were displaced and three suffered minor injuries after a fire at a West Babylon, Long Island apartment complex.
Long Island grandfather's Seth Bykofsky's #1 fight since January has been to keep his custom license plate, which reads "PB4WEGO."
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
The Long Island Rail Road, NJ Transit and other commuter rails are running Tuesday but with modified schedules after a major snowstorm hit the Tri-State Area.
Pet owners should be extra cautious with their pets during and after the major winter snowstorm impacting the New York and New Jersey area.
Columbia University's president says a student was detained by federal agents Thursday morning at one of its residential buildings.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is meeting with the House Oversight Committee on Thursday in New York.
More than 500,000 New Yorkers live in housing provided by NYCHA. It's the largest public housing authority in the nation, and a landlord consistently deemed one of the worst by the public advocate.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani declined Wednesday to say whether he agreed with NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch on whether or not people who hurled snowballs at police officers in Washington Square Park Monday should face charges.
New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin and Councilmember Yusef Salaam introduced a series of bills aimed at combating hate crimes Wednesday.
For the first time in 30 years, the Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment for an inoperable type of pancreatic cancer.
NYSNA has reached a tentative contract agreement with NewYork-Presbyterian, signaling a potential end to the longest nurses strike in New York City history.
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.
Harvey Weinstein has hired Luigi Mangione's and Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers to represent him at his third New York rape trial.
Harlem's Lafayette Theatre is believed to be the first major New York City theater to desegregate, just a year after its opening.
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
The Buffalo Sabres beat the New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Wednesday night in the NHL's return to action.
CC Sabathia's No. 52 will be retired on Sept. 26 by the New York Yankees.
The Cavaliers pulled away in the second half for a 109-94 victory over the Knicks on Tuesday night.
The Mavericks beat the Nets 123-114 on Tuesday night after both teams arrived in New York earlier in the day.
Karl-Anthony Towns had 28 points and 11 rebounds for his NBA-leading 39th double-double and the Knicks outlasted the sliding Bulls 105-99 on Sunday night.
A Jewish congregation in Brooklyn is fighting to save their historic house of worship.
Harlem's Lafayette Theatre is believed to be the first major New York City theater to desegregate, just a year after its opening.
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.
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.
Columbia University's president says a student was detained by federal agents Thursday morning at one of its residential buildings.
If Democrats in Washington have their way, the actions of ICE agents and immigration crackdowns will be curtailed. What should happen here? New Yorkers are weighing in.
Jones is president of the National Black Empowerment Action Fund. He tells CBS News New York's that the new mayor must prove himself to Black New Yorkers.
Blakeman is running for governor as a Republican. He discusses his plans to cut taxes, eliminate wind energy programs, and more with CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer.
The MTA is accusing the federal government of withholding nearly $60 million for Phase 2 of the Second Avenue subway, which would extend the Q line into East Harlem. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
