Knife-Wielding Man Sexually Assaults Teen Jogger In Kissena Park
A teenager was out for a run in a Queens park when a stranger forced her to perform a sex act at knifepoint.
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Skull & Bones Found Inside Flushing, Queens Park, Sources Say
Sources tell CBS2 a jogger found a skull and bones inside Kissena Park near 164th Street between Underhill and Booth Memorial avenues just before 1:15 p.m.
NYPD Releases Sketch Of Man Wanted In Kissena Park Assaults
The NYPD has released a sketch of a man wanted in connection with three disturbing assaults in and around Kissena Park in Queens earlier this month.
Police Search For Groper Who Has Assaulted At Least 3 Women Near Kissena Park
The NYPD on Friday was warning women in Queens about a dangerous predator who has been on the attack in and around Kissena Park.
Man Charged In Murder Of Woman Found In Kissena Park In Queens
A man has been charged with murder and robbery in the death of a woman whose body was found in Kissena Park in Queens back in October.
Police Identify Woman Found Dead In Kissena Park In Queens
Police said the woman is 28-year-old Qing Qing Kiemde of Queens.
Police Find Woman Dead With Slash Wounds In Kissena Park
A woman was found dead with slash wounds to her body in Kissena Park in Queens Sunday afternoon, police said.
Queens Residents Want Solution To Massive Kissena Lake Fish Kill
Dozens and dozens of dead fish filled Kissena Lake in Flushing, while carp swam to the surface and gasped for air, trying to stay alive.
Search On For Suspects In String Of Robberies In Queens
Police on Wednesday were searching for two suspects in connection with four robberies in Queens – one of them in Hollis and three near Kissena Park.
Police Searching For Flushing, Queens Rape Suspect
According to police, Wu Lin, 35, raped his 31-year-old victim in a car parked along Kissena Park around 10 p.m. Wednesday.
Park Advocate: Tree That Killed Woman In Queens Was Diseased
A tree that fell in a Queens park and left a pregnant woman dead this past weekend was diseased and hollow, according to the president of New York City Park Advocates.
Husband Speaks Out After Tree Falls On Wife, Kills Her At Queens Park
A loving husband was heartbroken Monday after his pregnant wife was killed by a falling tree in the very Queens park where they first built their relationship.
Pregnant Woman Killed By Falling Tree In Queens
A giant tree came crashing down at the popular Kissena Park in Flushing, Queens Sunday evening, leaving a pregnant woman dead.
Woman, 63, Found Dead In Kissena Lake In Queens
A 63-year-old woman was found dead early Saturday in Kissena Lake in Queens.
'Hotshots' Help NYC Clean Up From Tornados
The Cherokee Hotshots, part of the U.S. Forest Service, were in Brooklyn Tuesday to help clear trees in Prospect Park and to tend to dangling branches.
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8-year-old injured in Bed-Stuy shooting
A bullet grazed the boy's leg while he was standing in a courtyard on Quincy Street with the three other victims.
Police ID grandmother struck by driver, killed in Brooklyn
Lynn Christopher, 67, was crossing the street in the crosswalk with her 8-year-old grandson when they were hit.
Roe v. Wade to now: A timeline of the Supreme Court abortion debate
The fight over the constitutional right to an abortion reached its zenith, with the Supreme Court overturning Roe.
MTA launches redesigned Bronx bus network
Transit officials say the changes mean more reliable service, better connections and reduced wait times.
Coney Island Cyclone turns 95
The roller coaster, which opened in 1927, is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Planned Parenthood leads NYC Pride March through Manhattan
Thousands of people - many decked in pride colors - lined the parade route through Manhattan.
Gunman wanted for apparent drive-by shooting in Boerum Hill
Police said the shots were fired from a dark sedan. They are looking for the gunman
Man seriously injured in Brooklyn shooting
Police said the man was shot at the Brevoort Houses on Ralph Avenue in Bed-Stuy.
Brian Laundrie's written confession to Gabby Petito killing released: "I ended her life"
The attorney for Brian Laundrie's family has released images of a notebook where Laundrie confessed to killing Gabby Petito. In an eight page letter, Laundrie said "I ended her life."
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Police ID grandmother struck by driver, killed in Brooklyn
Lynn Christopher, 67, was crossing the street in the crosswalk with her 8-year-old grandson when they were hit.
New York City Pride March draws crowd of thousands
Thousands came out for the 2022 New York City Pride March through Manhattan on Sunday.
MTA launches redesigned Bronx bus network
Transit officials say the changes mean more reliable service, better connections and reduced wait times.
Coney Island Cyclone turns 95
The roller coaster, which opened in 1927, is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Planned Parenthood leads NYC Pride March through Manhattan
Thousands of people - many decked in pride colors - lined the parade route through Manhattan.
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Tri-State Area joins effort to boost offshore wind industry
The president aims to be able to power 10 million homes with wind energy by 2030.
Investigators say 6-year-old burned Bridgeport boy was not intentionally set on fire
Officials say there's no evidence any of the children deliberately hurt one another.
Conn. woman dies after being infected with tickborne virus
She is the second person in Connecticut to test positive for the virus this year and the first to die.
For first time ever, average gas prices in New York hits $5
Drivers across the Tri-State Area continue to feel the squeeze at the pump.
Drivers hoping for relief as gas prices again hit record highs
The national average for a gallon of regular reached $4.87 on Monday. It's even more expensive in the Tri-State Area.
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2 planes partially collide on tarmac at Newark Airport
United Airlines says two of its planes made contact on the tarmac before departing.
95-year-old WWII vet finally receives high school diploma
Now 95 and blessed with a massive family, Lyndhurst High School grad says he still enjoys many of life's pleasures.
N.J. couple recalls escape from Surfside condo collapse
"The hardest part is knowing you walked out and other people didn't," Janette Aguero said.
Murphy asks NJ lawmakers to look into creating gun-free zones
Murphy called the Supreme Court's ruling on firearm carry laws an outrage.
N.J. Six Flags park welcomes litter of Siberian tigers
The five cubs were born on May 2.
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Nassau Co. hoping to attract more lifeguards amid shortage
According to nationwide statistics, staffing shortages are impacting at least one-third of all U.S. swimming pools.
Brian Laundrie's written confession to Gabby Petito killing released: "I ended her life"
The attorney for Brian Laundrie's family has released images of a notebook where Laundrie confessed to killing Gabby Petito. In an eight page letter, Laundrie said "I ended her life."
Nassau Police disable improvised "soda bomb" device left near elementary school gate
Nassau Police say it was a student's father who made the discovery this morning, the last day of school.
Tri-State Area joins effort to boost offshore wind industry
The president aims to be able to power 10 million homes with wind energy by 2030.
Many on Long Island hail SCOTUS gun-carry law decision as big victory
They say New York's rule was arbitrary, adding the more people carrying guns to protect themselves, the safer we'll all be.
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Roe v. Wade to now: A timeline of the Supreme Court abortion debate
The fight over the constitutional right to an abortion reached its zenith, with the Supreme Court overturning Roe.
Local leaders react to supreme court overturning Roe v. Wade
The 1973 decision that established the right to an abortion across the country.
Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade in seismic shift for abortion rights
The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in a case involving a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
NY lawmakers to mull post-Supreme Court gun bills next week
Hochul called the decision "reckless and reprehensible" as she announced she will convene a special session.
SCOTUS ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade could impact N.Y. governor's race
In a blue state like New York, political experts say the ruling is the political equivalent of manna from heaven.
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Second day of long lines for monkeypox vaccine at Chelsea health clinic
The Chelsea Sexual Health Clinic opened at 11 a.m., but the line for a vaccine started forming outside about three hours earlier.
Hundreds line up for monkeypox vaccine in New York City
Demand was so high that it overwhelmed capacity and forced the city cut off walk-ins.
FDA bans Juul e-cigarettes from the U.S. market
Regulator's decision comes amid concerns that an epidemic of underage vaping will hook a new generation on nicotine.
Kids begin receiving COVID vaccine at Cohen Children's Medical Center
The CDC authorized the shots over the weekend and now they are available to roughly 20 million children in the U.S.
NYC launches COVID vaccine sites for children under 5
Mayor Eric Adams and Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan toured a site ahead of its opening in Times Square, reassuring parents the vaccines are safe and effective.
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Broadway's "Chicago" celebrates 10,000th performance
"Chicago" is only the second Broadway show in history to play 10,000 performances.
Madonna appears at Terminal 5 to kick off Pride weekend
Madonna was only recently announced as a performer at the sold-out show.
Rapper Lil TJay 1 of 2 people shot overnight near shopping plaza in Edgewater, New Jersey
Police say another victim was found just down the road at a gas station. Three arrests have been made.
Shakespeare in the Park celebrates 60 years of summer public theater
Tuesday night was the first preview performance of "Richard III."
CBS2 catches up with former Menudo member Cesar Abreu
The Washington Heights resident and NYU grad said he is living his truth as he moves on with next stages of his career.
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Rookie Fortes hits walk-off home run, Marlins beat Mets
Fortes drove an 0-1 pitch from Adam Ottavino into the left field seats as Miami avoided a three-game sweep by the NL East leaders.
Alonso hits two HRs, Mets beat Marlins
Alonso's home run over the left-center field wall against Miami reliever Jimmy Yacabonis (0-1) snapped a 3-3 tie.
Astros' Javier, bullpen combine to no-hit Yanks
New York was no-hit for just the eighth time. Houston had been the previous team to do it on June 11, 2003.
Verlander pitches Astros to win, ends Yanks' home streak
New York lost for just the fourth time in its last 23 games overall.
Lindor homers, knocks in 4 as Mets top Marlins
Lindor gave the Mets a quick lead with his solo shot in the first.
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8 Hands Farm: Regenerative farming takes root on the North Fork
"It's one of the few professions where you work with your heart, your hands, and your head at the same time," co-owner Tom Geppel told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Zaragoza Deli & Grocery: An East Village home for Mexican family recipes
"That was my dream, to open a small business here," co-owner Pompeyo "Papa" Martinez told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Eddie's Sweet Shop: A '1930s time warp' in Forest Hills where the ice cream is homemade
"We whip the whipped cream by hand. We make our hot fudge, caramel, most of our syrups," owner Vito Citrano told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
The Hungarian Pastry Shop: Purveyor of coffee, cake, and conversation since 1961
"Most of my customers are regulars. They come almost every day, and they feel that this is their home," Panagiotis Binioris said.
'The melting pot starts' at Kalustyan's in Midtown
For hard-to-find flavors from faraway continents, professional chefs and home cooks flock to a specialty food store founded in 1944.
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New York City Pride March draws crowd of thousands
Thousands came out for the 2022 New York City Pride March through Manhattan on Sunday.
Juneteenth celebrations held across New York City
Juneteenth celebrations took place across New York City on June 19.
Mermaid Parade returns to Coney Island for 40th anniversary
The famous Mermaid Parade returned to Coney Island on Saturday for its 40th anniversary.
Stars hit the red carpet at the 75th Annual Tony Awards
Stars of stage and screen hit the red carpet for the 75th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday night.
Remembering Ray Liotta through the years
Actor Ray Liotta has died. He was 67.
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MTA launches redesigned Bronx bus network
Transit officials say the changes mean more reliable service, better connections and reduced wait times.
Coney Island Cyclone turns 95 years old
The first 95 guests in line for the world-famous roller coaster on Sunday ride for free in honor of the milestone.
Planned Parenthood to lead NYC Pride March
This is the first march without COVID restrictions since 2019. Plan for street closures.
One hurt in apparent drive-by shooting in Boerum Hill
If was unclear if the victim was the intended target, police said.
Man in critical condition after another shooting in Bed-Stuy
It happened less than an hour after an 8-year-old was hurt in a separate shooting.
