Queens borough president vows to clean up Jamaica Avenue
Some residents say cleaning up panhandling and improving safety will help encourage business in the area.
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Some residents say cleaning up panhandling and improving safety will help encourage business in the area.
Police are searching for a trio of people who they say jumped a 59-year-old man who was riding his bike outside a mosque in Queens.
Police in Queens are searching for two men suspected of robbing a grocery store.
A man seen on surveillance video dragging and dumping an incoherent woman on a Queens street has not been arrested and will not be charged, sources told CBS2.
Police are asking for help in identifying a woman they found unresponsive and incoherent in the Richmond Hill section of Queens Saturday.
Police on Monday were searching for a suspect in a string of robberies that targeted two convenience stores, a gas station and a hardware store in Queens.
A shoving and shouting match between a Metropolitan Transportation Authority bus driver and a teenager in Queens was caught on cellphone video Tuesday morning.
Police on Long Island Tuesday arrested a man in a hit-and-run crash that left a bicyclist seriously injured.
Police on Wednesday were asking the public to help them find two suspects who pretended to be police officers as they stormed into Queens businesses and robbed them.
Police on Monday asked the public to help identify a man who was being treated at Jamaica Hospital in Queens.
Police on Wednesday were searching for three suspects in connection with a string of robberies on the J Train in Queens.
The search was on Monday night for a suspect who allegedly stabbed a man several times during a fight in front of a bar in Jamaica, Queens.
Police on Saturday were searching for a hit-and-run driver who struck and killed a man in Woodhaven, Queens.
A man was found beaten to death Wednesday in the Richmond Hill section of Queens.
Two pedestrians were struck and killed in separate incidents in Brooklyn and Queens Monday night.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).
No one was seriously injured Wednesday afternoon when a truck and a Metropolitan Transportation Authority bus collided head-on.
A man was killed Sunday, and a woman has been arrested and charged, after she allegedly smashed her car after driving for seven blocks with the man hanging onto the hood.
Crews on Saturday were expected to decide whether to save or demolish a Queens building after a dangerous collapse.
A manhole fire cut power to customers Tuesday afternoon in eastern Queens.
Police on Tuesday continued to search for suspects in an attack in Richmond Hill, Queens, that left a man dead and a teenage boy injured.
A 23-year-old Brooklyn man is dead, after his car slammed into the back of an MTA bus in Cypress Hills.
It happened around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday on Jamaica Avenue. Police said a man in his 30s and a 17-year-old boy were walking down the street when they were attacked.
A 76-year-old man was struck and killed by a sport-utility vehicle Wednesday afternoon in Woodhaven, Queens, and the driver was arrested.
Two men were shot – one of them fatally -- early Saturday inside a restaurant in Jamaica, Queens.
There was a pair of protests Monday in Jersey City, New Jersey, including one against Mayor James Solomon's proposed 15.5% tax hike due to a deficit he blames on the past administration.
Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard is sharing her gratitude after surviving two life-threatening health challenges.
An American Airlines flight from New York blew out two tires while landing in Chicago at O'Hare International Airport on Monday afternoon.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
Luigi Mangione's New York state trial on second-degree murder charges is being delayed.
Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard is sharing her gratitude after surviving two life-threatening health challenges.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
Luigi Mangione's New York state trial on second-degree murder charges is being delayed.
Elected officials and Islamic leaders on Long Island gathered Monday to condemn an act of hate that took place over the weekend.
A teen was stabbed at around 2 a.m. at a New York City McDonald's located on Eighth Avenue between 34th and 35th streets.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
There was a pair of protests Monday in Jersey City, New Jersey, including one against Mayor James Solomon's proposed 15.5% tax hike due to a deficit he blames on the past administration.
Amtrak is reopening part of the 116-year-old East River Tunnel that underwent major renovations after being damaged by Hurricane Sandy in 2012.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
A Newark Police sergeant in an unmarked SUV was following a driver who then fatally struck a teenage pedestrian, officials say.
A man has been arrested in connection with a boating crash that killed two kids off the coast of Ocean County, New Jersey.
Elected officials and Islamic leaders on Long Island gathered Monday to condemn an act of hate that took place over the weekend.
Elected officials and Islamic leaders on Long Island gathered Monday to condemn an act of hate that took place over the weekend. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A double shooting in Hempstead has been ruled a murder-suicide, Nassau County Police say.
The third annual Black Wall Street Festival was held Saturday afternoon in Hempstead.
A new Long Island business owned by former reality TV star Bethenny Frankel was issued a stop work order hours after its grand opening Thursday.
There was a pair of protests Monday in Jersey City, New Jersey, including one against Mayor James Solomon's proposed 15.5% tax hike due to a deficit he blames on the past administration.
Randy Mastro, a former federal prosecutor who has held high City Hall posts in two administrations, is raising the issue of open primaries, where all registered voters can participate regardless of party affiliation.
Americans think more young people in office would make politics better.
President Trump headed to Long Island Friday to campaign with Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, whom he has endorsed for governor of New York.
The USS George Washington aircraft carrier departed Vietnam last week and is headed to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, according to a U.S. official.
Two more deaths have been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Friday.
Jones Beach is back open for swimmers after it was prohibited due to elevated bacterial levels. The rare shutdown took place from Thursday afternoon through midday Friday.
New Yorkers who buy their own health insurance could pay more as insurers file requests with the State Department of Financial Services to increase premiums.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council claims The High Line Hotel tested positive for Legionella bacteria twice this summer.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
The lineup for the 2026 Global Citizen Festival in New York City was announced Thursday.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
Bruno Damiani scored his first two goals of the season, and the Philadelphia Union rallied from two goals down to beat New York City FC 3-2 on Sunday night at Yankee Stadium.
Christian Scott pitched into the seventh inning and Luis Torrens hit a two-run homer Sunday, helping the surging Mets to a 4-3 win over the Nationals and a three-game series sweep.
Ben Rice hit a tiebreaking home run in the 10th inning and the Yankees beat the Blue Jays 4-3 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
Atlanta United rallied to beat the New York Red Bulls 2-1 on Saturday night to snap a seven-game winless streak.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
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.
Police are calling the attack on the 19-year-old largely unprovoked. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer has the latest.
On Monday, the state's Department of Environmental Protection started the process to collect samples in the area. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
With millions of older adults living at home, there are often lonely stretches of time. To fill the gap, the New York State Office for the Aging is turning to artificial intelligence and robotic companions to help. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports. JENNIFER BISRAM SHOWS HOW TECHNOLOGY IS BECOMING ANOTHER SOURCE OF SUPPORT.
A vote on the budget, which contains a 15.5% increase, will be held on Wednesday. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard is sharing her gratitude after surviving two life-threatening health challenges. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
