FDNY battles fire in Long Island City
The FDNY battled a fire in Long Island City on Friday. Jim Smith reports from Chopper 2.
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The FDNY battled a fire in Long Island City on Friday. Jim Smith reports from Chopper 2.
Residents at one NYCHA building in Queens say they've been told elevator repairs won't happen until this summer, which would force some to walk up six flights of stairs for months. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan has been covering maintenance issues at the complex and tried to get answers for them.
Tenants in a six-story building in Queens say they were forced to climb stairs amid a six-week-long elevator outage.
Tenants in a six-story building in Queens say they were forced to climb stairs amid a six-week-long elevator outage. They tell CBS News New York's Elle McLogan that's not the only problem that has gone ignored for too long.
For some Queens artists living with disabilities, painting together is strengthening their community and opening doors to new opportunities. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan reports.
The FDNY says two fires in Ocean Hill, Brooklyn and Long Island City, Queens were caused by lithium-ion batteries.
But as CBS News New York's Elle McLogan reports, their vision may come with obstacles.
Tenants in a Queens high-rise say faulty elevators have been an inconvenience for years, and now they say it has become dangerous.
Tenants in a Queens high-rise say faulty elevators have been an inconvenience for years, and now they say it has become dangerous. CBS New York's Elle McLogan reports from Long Island City.
Cars were seen being towed Thursday from outside the Queensbridge Houses in Long Island City. As CBS New York has reported, drivers have been illegally parking on a greenway there.
Months ago, CBS New York first reported on a greenway in Queens that was taken over by illegally parked cars. Authorities say they took steps to address the problem, but has it helped? CBS New York's Elle McLogan reports from Long Island City.
Police are searching for two people accused of assaulting officers outside a migrant shelter in Long Island City, Queens.
Big Reuse says the lot helps take in 2 million pounds of food scraps and yard waste annually to create compost.
The site under the Queensboro Bridge in Long Island City is set to close at the end of next month. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian reports.
The Diocese of Brooklyn says a man threw a construction cone while apparently trying to hit a religious statue.
The parks department told neighbors lead, cadmium, copper and arsenic were found in the dog park soil.
High levels of several metals were found in the soil at a dog run in Queens, and now neighbors want the entire park tested. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
The robbers took expensive Apple headphones in most of the incidents, but allegedly stole a motorcycle in one, the NYPD said.
Tech proficiency is more important than ever. A recent National Skills Coalition report found a record 92% of jobs required digital skills.
Tech proficiency is more important than ever. A recent National Skills Coalition report found a record 92% of jobs required digital skills. CBS New York's Elle McLogan reports.
Many people look to grow their families during the holiday season with a new dog or cat, and a new animal shelter is giving rescued pets a second chance while supporting humans, too. CBS New York's Elle McLogan reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/46R3Dxz
A new animal shelter in Long Island City is giving rescued pets a second chance while supporting humans, too.
Thousands of Thanksgiving meals are being prepared for asylum seekers through NYC Health + Hospitals. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian got a firsthand look at how these meals are being prepared with a culturally inclusive menu. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3RaOZNb
The MTA says the major track replacement will help improve the reliability of rail signals, third rail and other infrastructure in the F train tunnels.
Some residents in a Queens neighborhood want to close the book on a new state-of-the-art library they say was built with flaws. Some people call the library spectacular; others say it's a boondoggle. CBS New York's Elle McLogan reports.
There have been major developments in the case of a social media influencer who was gunned down last summer on the Cross County Parkway in Westchester.
Two young children were killed during the crash in Barnegat Bay between Berkeley Township and Seaside Heights on Sunday night.
Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada ordered torture and plotted murders as he Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán grew the Sinaloa cartel into the world's largest drug trafficking organization, prosecutors said.
Matthew Smith, 21, pleaded guilty to driving drunk and crashing his pickup truck into Patricia Espinosa's car, killing her.
A man was arrested after law enforcement officials said he ignited fireworks, poured flammable liquid and started a fire at 26 Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan.
There have been major developments in the case of a social media influencer who was gunned down last summer on the Cross County Parkway in Westchester.
Matthew Smith, 21, pleaded guilty to driving drunk and crashing his pickup truck into Patricia Espinosa's car, killing her.
A man was arrested after law enforcement officials said he ignited fireworks, poured flammable liquid and started a fire at 26 Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan.
NYPD officials said a suspect snatched the woman's purse before shooting her in the chest at the President Street-Medgar Evers College Station.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area Tuesday after a brief reprieve.
Storms brought flooding rains, damaging winds, hail and lightning to New York and New Jersey on Saturday.
While the air quality is improving, haze still lingers as New Yorkers brace for upcoming rain and possibly severe storms Saturday.
A tornado warning was issued in parts of New Jersey on Thursday evening.
A heat advisory is in effect until Wednesday night for most of the Tri-State Area, with feels-like temperatures reaching into the 100s.
There have been major developments in the case of a social media influencer who was gunned down last summer on the Cross County Parkway in Westchester.
Two young children were killed during the crash in Barnegat Bay between Berkeley Township and Seaside Heights on Sunday night.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Hundreds of fans packed the American Dream mall on Sunday to watch the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain on a big screen and inside restaurants.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area Tuesday after a brief reprieve.
Matthew Smith, 21, pleaded guilty to driving drunk and crashing his pickup truck into Patricia Espinosa's car, killing her.
Democratic socialists have had a number of big victories lately, both in the New York City area and nationally. That begs the question: are they the new political force in the United States?
A memorial service was held on Long Island on Friday night for victims of TWA Flight 800, marking 30 years since the deadly crash. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
A large gun and drug bust in Nassau County led to six arrests.
Friday marks 30 years since TWA Flight 800 exploded in midair off of Long Island minutes after taking off from JFK Airport en route to Paris. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Democratic socialists have had a number of big victories lately, both in the New York City area and nationally. That begs the question: are they the new political force in the United States?
White House border czar Tom Homan said "I think body cameras are the way to go" after fatal shootings by federal immigration officers in Texas and Maine earlier this month.
The following is the transcript of an interview with New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 19, 2026.
It will be the first meeting between President Trump and Sheinbaum since December after months of verbal sparring. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is also expected to attend.
President Trump gave a primetime address on elections tonight, as he remains focused on the 2020 race.
For the third day in a row, the NYC Health Department has announced a death in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
A second death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Saturday.
One death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on New York City's Upper East Side, health officials say.
Farmers in New Jersey say the cyclosporiasis outbreaks across the country are providing an opportunity to get to know your local farmer.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The final show of Jay-Z's anniversary concert series at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours after hundreds of ticketless fans flooded the gates and breached security, according to officials.
Jay-Z and some very special guests took over Yankee Stadium on Friday night, performing to a sold-out crowd.
Five Yankees pitchers combined on a four-hitter as New York edged the Dodgers 2-1 to split their day-night doubleheader Sunday.
The New York Mets won a series in Philadelphia for the first time in nearly four years, beating the Phillies 6-1 on Sunday.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched a four-hitter, and the Dodgers defeated the Yankees 8-2 in the opener of their day-night doubleheader Sunday.
Spain dominated the match, outshooting Argentina 20-3, but couldn't manage a goal in regulation — finally scoring in the second period of extra time.
As the 2026 World Cup draws to an end, take a look back at the memorable 2022 final match between Argentina and France.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
Eddie Palmieri, the East Harlem legend who revolutionized Latin music, now has a street renamed in his honor.
Services for the UnderServed's urban gardens and beehives provide therapeutic opportunities for New Yorkers with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges
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.
It was an emotional final day in Suffolk County Court for the family of Patricia Espinosa, facing the man who will spend at least seven years behind bars for her death. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
The suspected culprit was lettuce from Taylor Farms, but now the FDA says its test of products from that farm produced a false positive. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock reports.
Police say an 18-year old woman was shot in the chest on a subway platform at the President Street-Medgar Evers station in Crown Heights while on her way home. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram has more on the search for the gunman.
Police say the suspect had multiple weapons, as well as anti-government signs. Three people suffered minor injuries. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
A 43-year-old man is being accused of setting off fireworks and setting bushes and stairs outside the federal building on fire.
