Police: Burglar Broke Into 5 Restaurants In Long Island City, Queens
Police on Wednesday were asking for help from the public in finding a suspect in a string of restaurant burglaries in Long Island City, Queens.
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Police on Wednesday were asking for help from the public in finding a suspect in a string of restaurant burglaries in Long Island City, Queens.
The bill is named for Avonte Oquendo, a 14-year-old autistic boy from Queens who walked out his school in Long Island City last October.
Officer Elisa Toro, 36, was off-duty on Dec. 10 when her car crashed on an exit ramp of the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge. Her vehicle rolled and struck a vacant storefront.
Finally, the warm weather has arrived. Here are a few excellent venues to both wet your whistle and wile away the hours as you watch the setting sun and celebrate the new season.
An attorney for the family of Avonte Oquendo said Tuesday that the autistic teen had tried to run out of school the very day before he disappeared.
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.
A new twist has emerged in a landlord-tenant dispute over a rent-controlled apartment in Long Island City, Queens.
WLNY's Toni Senecal takes a tour of Long Island City, Queens, checking out the sights, culture and culinary delights. She stopped by the Little Oven, and New York's only beach beer garden, among other places.
The brother of Avonte Oquendo thanked the people of New York City Friday for their tireless efforts to find the autistic teen, whose body was found in the water in Queens in January.
Police are looking for an alleged hit-and-run driver who fatally struck a man in Queens on Friday night.
Homeland Security Investigation special agents often seize stolen property. But this particular find - a statue of a sleeping woman - weighs almost 2,000 pounds and is about 2,000 years old.
Police on Wednesday were asking the public to assist in the search for a suspect who attacked a man on a No. 7 train in Queens while yelling anti-Mexican statements.
The drivers from Teamsters Local 804 in Long Island City stood in the snow to protest working conditions.
The MTA announced last month that it will shut down the line between Queensboro Plaza and Times Square for 13 weekends between the end of this month and July.
New video has been released showing Avonte Oquendo, right before he disappeared from his school in Long Island City, Queens in October.
The autistic teenager went missing more than three months ago after walking away from his school in Long Island City. His remains were found last week.
More than 100 people have been camped out in Long Island City for days in tents, cars and lawn chairs to apply for 50 apprenticeships with District Council 9.
The intersection at 49th Street and Eleventh Avenue in Long Island City has been the scene of numerous accidents involving pedestrians.
New York City's Board of Health voted Wednesday in favor of the mandatory vaccine for children under 6. The initiative takes effect in 30 days and will be required for about 150,000 children.
New York state Sen. Mike Gianaris and Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer have demanded changes at what they're calling a dangerous off-ramp following a fatal car accident.
The 10-year veteran and mother of two was driving home from her shift when her car struck a guard rail and then a cement barrier on the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge ramp just before 2 a.m. Tuesday morning.
The suspect has struck five times since Oct. 14, police say. He tosses the rocks from adjoining roofs to gain entry and then removes property.
For the past 20 years, graffiti artists have been allowed to use the building as a canvas, but last month the owners got the city's permission to tear 5 Pointz down and build 800 luxury condos and 200 affordable units.
Six weeks after a 14-year-old autistic boy walked out of his school in Queens and disappeared, the city's Department of Education is set to announce new school security measures.
The family of Avonte Oquendo have issued a desperate plea to the public to keep looking for the autistic teen, more than three weeks after he vanished.
Starting July 1, as many as 450,000 New Yorkers will lose EP coverage and be forced into marketplace health care plans.
The active New York Mets have acquired ace pitcher Freddy Peralta and right-hander Tobias Myers from Milwaukee in a trade that sent two top prospects to the Brewers.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
The FCC is warning that daytime talk shows and late-night programs must give equal time to opposing political candidates, taking aim at a genre of TV that has long drawn President Trump's ire.
The Knicks broke a four-game losing streak without breaking a sweat, crushing the Nets 120-66 on Wednesday night.
Starting July 1, as many as 450,000 New Yorkers will lose EP coverage and be forced into marketplace health care plans.
A former Bronx middle school gym teacher has pleaded not guilty to raping a 14-year-old girl.
Twice this week, swastikas have been found painted all over a playground at Gravesend Park in Brooklyn.
A critical seasonal blood shortage is prompting renewed calls for New Yorkers to donate.
Homeless encampments are still a critical problem in New York City, and it remains to be seen how Mayor Zohran Mamdani will deal with them.
Residents are feeling the cold weather, but there will be a slight break Thursday. All eyes are on the weekend with the possibility of a winter storm.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State Area with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
Many dangers lurk when the temperature plummets, including hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
The weekend of snow in the New York City area finally wrapped up overnight, but don't let it fool you. Temperatures are about to plummet.
Snow fell in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday morning and evening, leaving a good amount to measure in its wake.
An audit for the Hackensack School District uncovered a $17 million budget gap for the 2025-2026 academic year and a projected $24 million gap for the next.
While clothing isn't subject to sales tax in New Jersey, Skims collected it from customers. The company will now be issuing refunds.
Residents are feeling the cold weather, but there will be a slight break Thursday. All eyes are on the weekend with the possibility of a winter storm.
A New Jersey family has been reunited with their beloved dog that was lost when their car was stolen.
The New York Giants officially introduced their new head coach John Harbaugh Tuesday.
A list of the most dangerous roads in New York is out, and four of them are on Long Island.
A Long Island woman has been charged after officials say more than 100 cats were rescued from deplorable conditions at her West Islip home.
Residents are feeling the cold weather, but there will be a slight break Thursday. All eyes are on the weekend with the possibility of a winter storm.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State Area with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
The weekend of snow in the New York City area finally wrapped up overnight, but don't let it fool you. Temperatures are about to plummet.
The FCC is warning that daytime talk shows and late-night programs must give equal time to opposing political candidates, taking aim at a genre of TV that has long drawn President Trump's ire.
Homeless encampments are still a critical problem in New York City, and it remains to be seen how Mayor Zohran Mamdani will deal with them.
A list of the most dangerous roads in New York is out, and four of them are on Long Island.
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles is going dark for five days in February to upgrade computer systems that date back six decades.
A judge on Wednesday threw out the boundaries of the only congressional seat in New York City represented by a Republican.
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 are set to return 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.
Negotiators for major New York City hospitals and the state nurses union returned to the bargaining table as the city's largest nurses strike enters a fifth day.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
The FCC is warning that daytime talk shows and late-night programs must give equal time to opposing political candidates, taking aim at a genre of TV that has long drawn President Trump's ire.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Channing Tatum is bringing "Magic Mike Live" to New York City, promising to "turn up the gas" on the popular show.
Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child actress, was identified as the woman killed in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn.
The active New York Mets have acquired ace pitcher Freddy Peralta and right-hander Tobias Myers from Milwaukee in a trade that sent two top prospects to the Brewers.
The Knicks broke a four-game losing streak without breaking a sweat, crushing the Nets 120-66 on Wednesday night.
The Yankees have reportedly agreed to a long-term contract with free agent outfielder Cody Bellinger.
The New York Mets acquired Luis Robert Jr. in a trade with the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, filling a hole in center field.
Goalie Darcy Kuemper has left the Los Angeles Kings' game against the New York Rangers after a collision in the crease late in the first period.
A critical seasonal blood shortage is prompting renewed calls for New Yorkers to donate.
Puppet shows, peaceful protests and acts of service helped families reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through a child's perspective.
Nearly 100 tenants from three different buildings managed by A&E Real Estate on the Upper West Side rallied on Monday.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
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.
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.
Community members gathered Wednesday night calling for justice and looking for answers about the deadly shooting.
The New York Mets acquired 29-year-old right-hander Freddy Peralta from the Milwaukee Brewers, giving up two prospects for him.
Health care advocates say a big change is coming this summer that'll drive up costs for hundreds of thousands more. CBS News New York investigator Mahsa Saeidi reports.
The Federal Communications Commission warned TV broadcasters Wednesday that daytime talk shows and late-night programs must give equal time to opposing political candidates.
One person was arrested after spitting on a cop and an MTA employee. The person also headbutted another officer, according to police.
