Jamaica Colosseum Mall prepares to close as Queens remembers beloved hangout
Jamaica Colosseum Mall is set to close for good on Jan. 31.
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Jamaica Colosseum Mall is set to close for good on Jan. 31.
A mother is facing a murder charge in the death of her 1-year-old son in Jamaica, Queens, police sources said.
Police responded to the family's home in Jamaica on Monday afternoon. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo spoke with neighbors and family shaken by the tragedy.
A 68-year-old father of five was struck by moped driver and killed in Queens on Friday, leaving his family heartbroken right before the holidays.
A family is mourning after their father was killed by a moped driver in Jamaica, Queens, while crossing the street. They say he was out shopping for presents for family members he was set to reunite with next week. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz said "Operation: Shadyville" led to the largest single gang takedown in the New York City borough's history.
Two employees inside a Great Savings location in Jamaica, Queens, were shot Saturday.
Hurricane Melissa brought hurricane-force gusts to Bermuda overnight and will weaken as it heads north, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. Maps show its forecast path.
Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba were assessing the damage and beginning to dig out after they were slammed by Hurricane Melissa, which left dozens dead.
Communities across the northern Caribbean are dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, which left at least 19 people dead in Jamaica.
People across the northern Caribbean were digging out from the destruction of Hurricane Melissa on Thursday as deaths from the catastrophic storm climbed.
Hurricane Melissa left dozens dead, knocking out power and causing widespread destruction in the Caribbean. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo spoke with the local Cuban community about the heartache back in their home country.
Hurricane Melissa was the most powerful hurricane to lash the island in recorded history.
With the powerful images coming out of Jamaica, people in Nassau County are jumping into action to get aid to the island where it's needed the most. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Cuba on Wednesday as a dangerous Category 3 storm and is now heading for the Bahamas. Jason Allen and Lonnie Quinn report.
The hurricane is packing up to 120 mph winds, and up to 25 inches of rain are expected. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler has the latest.
Hurricane Melissa made landfall Tuesday in Jamaica as a fearsome Category 5 storm. Forecasters said it could be the island's "storm of the century."
Hurricane Melissa is the most powerful hurricane to hit Jamaica since record-keeping began 174 years ago.
Jamaicans will be in dire need of everyday essentials in the wake of Hurricane Melissa, and New Yorkers have answered a call to assist. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo spoke to several local organizations gathering donations.
Hurricane Melissa caused devastating damage in parts of Jamaica on Tuesday and is now taking aim at Cuba, where authorities are preparing for evacuations. Lonnie Quinn, Jason Allen and Adi Guajardo report.
Hurricane Melissa is still churning over Jamaica hours after it made landfall as a Category 5 storm Tuesday. It has since been downgraded to a Category 4 storm. Scott Padgett and Allen Devlin report.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has the monster storm's track and Jason Allen has the latest on the ground on the Caribbean island.
Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 storm, the strongest direct hit to the island in modern history. Lonnie Quinn, Jason Allen and Allen Devlin report.
The storm made landfall Tuesday morning as one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes in history.
LeBron James scored 25 points, Luka Doncic had 24 and the Lakers rolled to a 125-109 victory over the Nets on Tuesday night in Austin Reaves' first game since Christmas.
Karl-Anthony Towns had 19 points and 15 rebounds, and the Knicks rolled to their seventh straight victory, 132-101 over the Wizards on Tuesday night.
The NYPD on Tuesday released video of the recent police shooting of a man wielding a knife. Mayor Zohran Mamdani said it makes the case to change the way the city responds to mental health calls.
The Archdiocese of New York is preparing for a new archbishop for the first time in almost 17 years.
New Jersey has a few programs that can help residents set up payment plans as they deal with skyrocketing utilities bills.
The NYPD on Tuesday released video of the recent police shooting of a man wielding a knife. Mayor Zohran Mamdani said it makes the case to change the way the city responds to mental health calls.
The Archdiocese of New York is preparing for a new archbishop for the first time in almost 17 years.
The Trump administration was set to end temporary protected status for immigrants from Haiti on Tuesday, but a federal judge blocked the move.
A flooded manhole has turned a loading dock into an ice rink in Queens.
More than 300 kilos of cocaine were seized in Nassau County in one of the largest drug busts ever on Long Island, officials said Tuesday.
Bundle up — New York City and the Tri-State Area's stretch of dangerously cold weather continues, and it's sticking around longer than anyone would like.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were pivotal during America's birth. This year, as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday, CBS News New York is highlighting the hidden history in our own back yard.
Forecasters are watching for a chance of snow this weekend in New York and New Jersey as harsh winter weather conditions continue.
The First Alert Weather Team is tracking a storm that could bring snow to the New York and New Jersey area. Frigid temperatures will last throughout the week.
Although the snowstorm has passed, the cold weather will linger with temperatures below freezing each day.
New Jersey has a few programs that can help residents set up payment plans as they deal with skyrocketing utilities bills.
Dozens of residents of a New Jersey nursing home had to be evacuated Tuesday due to a serious water issue.
The Gateway Development Commission is suing the federal government for withholding funding for the critical tunnel project linking New York and New Jersey. Construction will be halted if funding doesn't resume, officials said.
Tensions are running high after reports of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arresting several people in Hoboken and Jersey City earlier Sunday.
New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch said he had a brief association with Jeffrey Epstein but denied taking him up on any of his invitations and said he never went to Epstein's island.
More than 300 kilos of cocaine were seized in Nassau County in one of the largest drug busts ever on Long Island, officials said Tuesday.
Nassau County Police Officer Patricia Espinosa was killed Saturday in a car crash on Long Island.
The offshore wind project aimed at powering 600,000 New York homes can resume construction off Long Island, a federal judge ruled.
Authorities say online threats like sextortion are exploding, with predators increasingly pushing violence.
An off-duty Nassau County police officer was killed in a car crash with an alleged drunk driver Saturday morning, police say.
The NYPD on Tuesday released video of the recent police shooting of a man wielding a knife. Mayor Zohran Mamdani said it makes the case to change the way the city responds to mental health calls.
New Jersey has a few programs that can help residents set up payment plans as they deal with skyrocketing utilities bills.
The Trump administration was set to end temporary protected status for immigrants from Haiti on Tuesday, but a federal judge blocked the move.
New York Attorney General Letitia James is starting a new effort to observe and document ICE activity in New York state.
The House on Tuesday voted 217 to 214 to fund major parts of the government and end the partial shutdown.
In New Jersey, nearly half a million people lost enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits this year, but the impact goes far beyond those who got the credits.
Starting July 1, as many as 450,000 New Yorkers will lose EP coverage and be forced into marketplace health care plans.
Striking New York City nurses returned to the bargaining table Thursday, the New York State Nurses Association said.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders joined striking New York City nurses on the picket line Tuesday.
New York City's largest nurses strike is now in Week 2 and it appears negotiations toward a deal remain at a standstill.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Popular singer-songwriter Noah Kahan will be bringing his tour to New York City this summer. "The Great Divide" tour will stop at Citi Field on July 18.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The 2026 Grammy Awards recognized the best of the best in music from last year, with big wins for Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny. Here's the full list of winners and nominees.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
LeBron James scored 25 points, Luka Doncic had 24 and the Lakers rolled to a 125-109 victory over the Nets on Tuesday night in Austin Reaves' first game since Christmas.
Karl-Anthony Towns had 19 points and 15 rebounds, and the Knicks rolled to their seventh straight victory, 132-101 over the Wizards on Tuesday night.
The NFL released a statement Monday on New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch, whose name showed up more than 400 times in files released by the U.S. Justice Department regarding Jeffrey Epstein.
Martin Fehervary and Anthony Beauvillier scored 31 seconds apart in the second period, and the Capitals beat the Islanders 4-1 on Monday night.
OG Anunoby scored 25 points, Landry Shamet added 23 and the Knicks beat the Lakers 112-100 on Sunday night.
A flooded manhole has turned a loading dock into an ice rink in Queens.
Jamaica Colosseum Mall is set to close for good on Jan. 31.
A volunteer effort launched during the winter storm paired younger residents with elderly homeowners, offering snow removal assistance while creating new community ties across generations.
A home-visit initiative in Brooklyn connects aging Holocaust survivors with social workers as war abroad and antisemitism at home reopen old wounds.
A critical seasonal blood shortage is prompting renewed calls for New Yorkers to donate.
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.
Neither storm will generate all that much snow. In the interim, CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn says we'll see temperatures around the freezing mark on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
CBS News New York's John Dias has 11-year-old Michayla Hopkins' story.
Mayor Mamdani said the incident makes the case for changing the way the city responds to mental health calls. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed two executive orders on affordability on the day of her inauguration and the state is offering relief programs. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Archbishop-designate Ronald Hicks will be installed Friday in a ceremony at St. Patrick's Cathedral that will be filled with ancient symbolism. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello has a preview of what to expect.
