Materials for the Arts helps turn trash into treasure
Nearly 2,000 public schools spread across the five boroughs use items from the reuse center.
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Nearly 2,000 public schools spread across the five boroughs use items from the reuse center.
One of the country's largest creative reuse centers is located in Long Island City, and it's turning one person's trash into another person's treasure. CBS2's Leah Mishkin shows us how they're teaming up with the city's Department of Cultural Affairs to help public schools and nonprofits across our area.
Two firefighters were taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
The NYPD held a donation drive and collected all kinds of formal attire and accessories.
Some very deserving high school students are going to prom with a new outfit, thanks to an effort from the NYPD.
The program is called 40 Shades of Green, and it's the first time the center has hosted live performances on St. Patrick's Day. CBS News New York hears from Executive Director George Heslin.
Firefighters say the flames broke out inside a fifth floor apartment.
At least five people were hurt in the apartment fire on Friday night.
At least five people were hurt in an apartment fire in Queens on Friday; CBS2's Cory James reports.
It happened Thursday night at the Queens Plaza subway station in Long Island City.
Police have released new photos of the suspect in a brutal hammer attack at a Queens subway station.
As New York City police continue to try an increase safety underground, there has been another attack.
Police are searching for a suspect accused of hitting a woman over the head with a hammer Thursday night in the subway. CBS2's Ali Bauman spoke to the victim's brother.
Police are searching for the suspect in a brutal hammer attack at a Queens subway station. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Members of the NYPD and FDNY hit the gym in Long Island City to kick off the CrossFit Occupational Games.
New York City's finest and bravest went head-to-head in a CrossFit competition.
Queens got hit the hardest of all the boroughs.
They've waited two months for their furniture and other possession to arrive from Phoenix. The boxes were packed and loaded onto a truck Flash Moving and Storage on Nov. 18.
On Nov. 18, everything from their Phoenix apartment was packed up by Flash Moving and Storage, Inc., headquartered in Los Angeles.
Police said two officers were trying to stop the driver of a white Mercedes-Benz, when the suspect struck one of the officers with the car and drove off.
People who live in Dutch Kills section say the city isn't providing enough resources.
Surveillance video shows the suspect hit the woman in the face and shove her into a parking pay station.
Officers found 50-year-old Joseph Bryan with multiple gunshot wounds to his torso.
It appears someone was working on a piece of equipment when it exploded.
This summer, the NYPD is renovating basketball courts at 15 city housing developments.
