Hurricane Melissa bearing down on Jamaica as a Category 5
Hurricane Melissa strengthened into a Category 5 storm on Monday, unleashing torrential rain and threatening to bring catastrophic flooding to the northern Caribbean.
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Hurricane Melissa strengthened into a Category 5 storm on Monday, unleashing torrential rain and threatening to bring catastrophic flooding to the northern Caribbean.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has the latest on the storm's track and intensity, Jason Allen has the situation on the ground in Jamaica, and Jennifer Bisram talks to loved ones in and around New York City.
CBS News New York's Allen Devlin spoke to people on edge as they pray for the safety of loved ones as the powerful storm bears downs on the Caribbean island.
Melissa could be the strongest hurricane to hit the island since record-keeping started in 1851. CBS News' Jason Allen reports from Jamaica's capital.
The storm was upgraded to a Category 5 Monday morning, with winds up to 160 mph. Here's an update from the capital in Kingston.
Police said a 21-year-old man was fatally stabbed inside the Sweets of NY nightclub in Jamaica. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Police are investigating the deadly shooting at a home on 166th Road in Jamaica, Queens.
Vivi Acosta, Director of Business Services and Special Events for Jamaica 5K joins CBS New York to discuss the event.
The history of Caribbean immigrants who helped shape Jamaica, Queens is on display at the King Manor Museum.
It's the first day of school, and CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook is catching up with families outside one of the new schools in Jamaica, Queens.
From a Caribbean island to a neighborhood in the city, there's no question Jamaica has helped shape the culture here in Jamaica, Queens. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan went to meet the neighbors and shopkeepers keeping their heritage alive in their new home of the same name.
Five firefighters were injured while battling a blaze in Queens on Sunday.
Firefighters responded to a three-alarm fire near 114th Road and Sutphin Boulevard in Jamaica, Queens.
A young woman was recovering Sunday following a terrifying attack in her Queens apartment the day before.
One man is dead and two others were hurt in a stabbing in Queens early Saturday morning.
A Queens neighborhood block party celebrating the Fourth of July ended with a man being stabbed to death. CBS News New York's Derick Waller reports.
Police say it happened just before 2 a.m. on 112th Street and Sutphin Avenue in Jamaica.
Monday morning marks the first weekday commute to feature the new Phase 1 bus routes. CBS News New York's transportation reporter Elijah Westbrook explains.
The NYPD said two people were riding the moped when it collided with a BMW.
Police have arrested a 15-year-old in the deadly shooting of a 14-year-old boy in Queens.
A development proposal for Jamaica, Queens pledges sweeping investment to jumpstart the local economy, but some in the community fear the push for prosperity will come at a cost. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan reports.
The parents of Kumar Naraine, a 17-year-old boy from Queens missing for nearly 2 weeks, says they're desperate for information.
The parents of Kumar Naraine, a 17-year-old boy from Queens missing for nearly 2 weeks, are desperate for information about their son. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Police say a 50-year-old woman was raped at knifepoint by a man in Jamaica, Queens.
A 16-year-old boy is being called a person of interest in a deadly shooting in Queens, a police source says.
A Verizon spokesperson confirmed to CBS News that the company is aware of "an issue impacting wireless voice and data services for some customers."
Nurses continue to hold the picket line as the largest nurses' strike in New York City history is on its third day with no end in sight.
The FBI's search is part of a probe into a federal employee suspected of mishandling classified information, Attorney General Pam Bondi said.
Priyatharsini Natarajan, 35, of Hillsborough, N.J. faces two first-degree murder charges in the death of her two boys, 5 and 7.
The trial of NYPD Sgt. Erik Duran gets underway Wednesday in the Bronx. Duran faces manslaughter charges in the death of 30-year-old Eric Duprey in Aug. 2023.
Nurses continue to hold the picket line as the largest nurses' strike in New York City history is on its third day with no end in sight.
The trial of NYPD Sgt. Erik Duran gets underway Wednesday in the Bronx. Duran faces manslaughter charges in the death of 30-year-old Eric Duprey in Aug. 2023.
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
Police responding to a Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn apartment found an elderly woman had been repeatedly stabbed.
Three people were sentenced Tuesday for their roles in murdering and dismembering a man and a woman in Amityville in February 2024.
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
Police in Danbury, Connecticut, are actively looking for a man who they believe fired a deadly gunshot that traveled through a wall and killed his neighbor.
There's plenty of sunshine is on the way to the Tri-State Area, but the First Alert Weather team is also tracking a round of snow later this week.
It was a mostly dry Sunday, until some snow squalls briefly hit the Tri-State Area on Sunday night.
Investigators said the victim was struck by a bullet inside his Danbury, Connecticut, home, and it came from the unit next door.
Priyatharsini Natarajan, 35, of Hillsborough, N.J. faces two first-degree murder charges in the death of her two boys, 5 and 7.
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
The New Jersey governor highlighted his achievements during his eight years in office in his final State of the State address.
The Paterson School District says the teacher accused of giving special needs students hot sauce as a form of discipline has been relieved of her duties.
Dozens of people were displaced as a result of the 6 a.m. Sunday blaze at the building on Washington and Hillyer Streets.
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
Three people were sentenced Tuesday for their roles in murdering and dismembering a man and a woman in Amityville in February 2024.
The trial in the case of accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is finally in sight.
Hochul laid out plans to move New York toward universal child care, and restrict 3-D printed ghost guns in the state.
A new bill proposed in New York would target private businesses that don't quickly turn over surveillance footage after a crime. The legislation is named after the young employee killed at a Long Island CVS on Christmas Day.
The FBI's search is part of a probe into a federal employee suspected of mishandling classified information, Attorney General Pam Bondi said.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday nominated Midori Valdivia to lead the Taxi and Limousine Commission.
President Trump said Tuesday that starting Feb. 1 he will deny federal funding to any states that are home to local governments resisting his administration's immigration policies.
Opposition is building in the Orange County village of Chester, where U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is reportedly planning to buy a warehouse to use as a detention center.
Members of the New York City Council are calling for a city staffer to be released from federal custody after being detained by immigration officials on Monday.
Nurses continue to hold the picket line as the largest nurses' strike in New York City history is on its third day with no end in sight.
Nurses say health care benefits and workplace safety are their main reasons for striking, and are refusing to go back to work until their demands are met.
Loved ones of patients at hospitals in New York City are concerned about care as nurses continue to strike due to failed contract negotiations on Monday.
The New York State Nurses Association said it called for the strike as negotiations stalled with the city's wealthiest hospitals.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees, was found dead in his home in Massachusetts.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
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Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Video of an angry confrontation during intermission at a performance of "Mamma Mia!" on Broadway is going viral on social media.
Adam Lowry and Kyle Connor each had a goal and an assist, and the Winnipeg Jets beat the New York Islanders 5-4.
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has informed the team that he is stepping down from his position.
Jesper Bratt and Ondrej Palat each scored twice and the New Jersey Devils beat the Minnesota Wild 5-2 to snap a four-game skid.
Cooper Flagg scored 27 points and matched a season high with three blocks, and Naji Marshall had three straight baskets down the stretch and finished with 22 points as the depleted Dallas Mavericks beat the Brooklyn Nets 113-105.
Berkly Catton scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period, and the Kraken rallied from two goals down and beat the Rangers 4-2 on Monday night.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
A three-year pilot run by the Brooklyn Justice Initiative and the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice aims to improve court compliance and reduce recidivism by meeting participants where they live.
Harlem native Teyana Taylor wins her first major acting honor at the 83rd Golden Globes Awards for her performance in Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another." Locals say it's a win for the whole neighborhood.
Legislation would protect and expand hunger programs and improve benefit security as New York pantries see rising demand.
The people and businesses of Ridgewood, Queens, have banded together to help those impacted by the recent apartment building fire.
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.
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow. CBS News New York's John Elliott has a look at the First Alert Weather forecast.
The trial of NYPD Sgt. Erik Duran got underway Wednesday in the Bronx. Duran faces manslaughter charges in the death of 30-year-old Eric Duprey in Aug. 2023.
Saks Global, the parent company of three luxury department stores, filed for bankruptcy. CBS News New York's Aziza Schuler reports.
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that starting Feb. 1 he will deny federal funding to any states that are home to local governments resisting his administration's immigration policies, expanding on previous threats to cut off resources to the so-called sanctuary cities themselves. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
The Washington Post said the FBI searched the home of a journalist, looking for classified documents.
