
Suspect in Queens kidnapping, sexual abuse case pleads not guilty
The man accused of kidnapping and sexually abusing a 5-year-old girl after taking her from a supermarket in Queens pleaded not guilty Tuesday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3Psi0SB
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The man accused of kidnapping and sexually abusing a 5-year-old girl after taking her from a supermarket in Queens pleaded not guilty Tuesday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3Psi0SB
The Manhattan DA said Franz Vila's DNA was found on the girl, and he allegedly took inappropriate photos of her.
Police said the little girl's mother handed her over to the suspect, 75-year-old Franz Vila.
Police went on a frantic search through Jackson Heights before she was found by good Samaritans Tuesday.
Sources tell us investigators expect to search his Upper Manhattan apartment and likely press charges by Wednesday.
The search for a 5-year-old girl in Jackson Heights, Queens, ended with her being found safely Tuesday. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/45H0fp5
A desperate search for a missing 5-year-old girl in Jackson Heights, Queens, came to an end Tuesday afternoon. Dan Rice reports from Chopper 2. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/45H0fp5
It marked a celebration of more than 200 years of the country's independence from Spanish rule.
It's a celebration of more than 200 years of independence from Spanish rule. It's also a display of the richness and beauty of Colombian culture. CBS New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
Every two weeks, truckloads of fresh fruits and vegetables are delivered to the Love Wins Food Pantry.
With its rainbow of languages and foods, to explore Jackson Heights is to travel the world.
Each performer is unique, like the many colors of the rainbow.
This past Sunday, CBS2 was a proud media sponsor for the Queens Pride Parade and Festival in Jackson Heights. Watch CBS2's special coverage, hosted by Jessica Moore.
Many Jackson Heights residents told CBS2 they moved to Queens because the borough is so welcoming. CBS2's Cindy Hsu shows us how two advocacy groups in the area are making a big difference.
Jackson Heights is a melting pot that welcomes people of all backgrounds. A multicultural, queer community has been thriving there for decades. CBS2's Elle McLogan has more.
Rivera was a 29-year-old gay, New York-born Puerto Rican who lived in Jackson Heights and worked as a bartender.
CBS2 is a proud media partner as part of our #BetterTogether campaign.
A game of strategy, Scrabble has left its mark. But whose is the brain behind the beloved board game?
Lovers of language and a little friendly competition have played the game of Scrabble for generations, but this bestselling board game has a lesser-known history, which began in our own backyard. CBS2's Elle McLogan takes us to Jackson Heights to trace the game's origins.
Firefighters found the man suffering from smoke inhalation on the second floor.
Opposing protests turned vicious outside the Queens Public Library in Jackson Heights.
The victims, a 23-year-old, a 24-year-old, and a 55-year-old, are all expected to survive.
The victims, a 23-year-old, a 24-year-old, and a 55-year-old, are all expected to survive. CBS2's Kevin Rincon has the latest.
Police say someone shoved the 85-year-old woman to the ground, stole her purse from her walker and ran off.
An 85-year-old woman using a walker was attacked and robbed inside a parking garage in Queens.
Daniel Jones was often on the run and couldn't get anything going downfield.
Cole allowed a run and two hits in his longest outing since pitching a two-hit shutout against Minnesota in April.
Mets starter David Peterson struck out seven but allowed four runs on five hits in four innings.
Two women were killed in the crash - a 43-year-old from Massapequa and a 77-year-old from Farmingdale.
Classmates said they were told the students on board the bus were freshmen.
Two women were killed in the crash - a 43-year-old from Massapequa and a 77-year-old from Farmingdale.
Classmates said they were told the students on board the bus were freshmen.
The company has a satisfactory rating with federal regulators, but it's not perfect.
We're told there were upwards of two dozen students on the bus at the time.
Our beloved colleague CBS New York meteorologist Elise Finch was honored posthumously Thursday evening.
Today we'll see mostly sunshine and low humidity with temperatures in the low 70s, but our First Alert Weather team is tracking rain that could impact your weekend plans.
Authorities say the thieves are using stolen vehicles from Westport to commit crimes in other areas.
It looks like a picture perfect day with sunshine, low humidity and highs in the mid-70s.
A 39-year-old and a 16-year-old are facing multiple charges.
After yesterday's rain, things are clearing up for the rest of the week. Today will be sunny, breezy and less humid, with highs in the low-to-mid 70s.
The Plainfield High School football coach says 36 penalties were called against his team, and it cost them the game.
Crews are on the scene trying to make repairs, as the water runs out of the ground and floods a nearby parking lot.
Today we'll see mostly sunshine and low humidity with temperatures in the low 70s, but our First Alert Weather team is tracking rain that could impact your weekend plans.
They have opened their second official Kindness Closet, where people can pick up donated clothing and food.
In Newark, where 50% of the population doesn't drive, commuters say they're overwhelmed by the decision.
Classmates said they were told the students on board the bus were freshmen.
The company has a satisfactory rating with federal regulators, but it's not perfect.
At least three synagogues in Nassau County and two in Suffolk County received threats during Rosh Hashanah.
Prosecutors said Michael DeAngelo was speeding and high on fentanyl and cocaine when he crashed into two cars last August, killing a 60-year-old man and three children.
Nonprofits and volunteers across our region are helping babies in need.
Nonprofit Project Rousseau is working nonstop to help the newcomers file work authorization papers.
Despite them getting temporary protective status and work permits, Hizzoner claims the numbers still don't add up.
Rudy Giuliani has denied Cassidy Hutchinson's claims.
The meeting Tuesday came as Staten Islanders protested the arrival of migrants at a former senior facility.
New York congressional members filed a lawsuit, saying the laws try to remove basic safeguards on absentee voting.
Earlier this month, Sufjan Stevens said he was transferred to acute rehab, where he is undergoing intensive physical therapy after being diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder.
The CDC says more than 1 in 4 older adults falls each year, but fewer than half tell their doctor about it.
The Biden administration is also pouring $600 million into more COVID tests manufacturing across the U.S.
Mount Sinai studied nearly 4,000 preschool students in Harlem; Bogota, Columbia, and Madrid, Spain.
A Yale University professor found fentanyl deaths in kids under 5 jumped 590% from 2018 to 2021.
Hip-hop icons like Fat Joe credit him for documenting the music, the battles, the breakdancing and the art.
The Emmy Award-winning series returns for its biggest season yet with 90-minute original episodes starting Wednesday, Sept. 27.
Earlier this month, Sufjan Stevens said he was transferred to acute rehab, where he is undergoing intensive physical therapy after being diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder.
Did the outfits Rihanna and A$AP Rocky wore to the Met Gala hold a clue to baby Riot Rose's name?
Miller died on Friday, Sept. 15, in Austin, Texas, just two days before what would have been his 44th birthday.
Daniel Jones was often on the run and couldn't get anything going downfield.
Cole allowed a run and two hits in his longest outing since pitching a two-hit shutout against Minnesota in April.
Mets starter David Peterson struck out seven but allowed four runs on five hits in four innings.
The Plainfield High School football coach says 36 penalties were called against his team, and it cost them the game.
New York (76-76) dropped its third straight as its improbable postseason hopes keep dwindling away.
In 1978, a Coast Guard helicopter on routine patrol found oil flowing into the Newtown Creek.
Studies show nearly half of South Asian people in the United States report experiencing gender-based violence.
Six years after Hurricane Maria, Puerto Ricans are still struggling to rebuild.
Residents and business owners on a stretch of Riverdale Avenue say a retaining wall is causing properties to flood.
Mount Sinai studied nearly 4,000 preschool students in Harlem; Bogota, Columbia, and Madrid, Spain.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
The Grammy Award winning singer who graced the stage for generations died at the age of 96.
A suspect has been charged in connection with a long-unsolved string of killings known as the Gilgo Beach murders.
The 47th annual Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks Show lit up the skies over the East River on Tuesday night.
CBS New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for September 21 at 11 p.m.
Our beloved colleague CBS New York meteorologist Elise Finch was honored posthumously Thursday evening. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/46dlP4U
A collision between a school bus and a bicyclist turned deadly in Brooklyn on Thursday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3ZsO8tN
We have new information on the tentative deal for New York City school bus drivers that averted a strike. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3PM7zKH
There are lots of questions about what led up to the deadly charter bus crash in Orange County on Thursday. CBS New York's investigative reporter Tim McNicholas dug into the inspection records for the company that operated that bus. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3PLrFoy