2 Injured In Raging Queens House Fire
Flames broke out around 2:30 a.m. on Gipson Street in Far Rockaway.
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Flames broke out around 2:30 a.m. on Gipson Street in Far Rockaway.
According to police, 57-year-old Milton Pena was outside of a bodega in the Mount Eden section around 1:20 Friday morning when two men started to fight.
Andy Byford said during an emergency press conference that the subway lines lost signals around 5:50 p.m. - meaning MTA officials lost the ability to see where those trains were in the tunnels.
Authorities urge everyone to stay cool and safe as record-breaking temperatures grip the area.
Thomas Kelsey was last seen leaving a restaurant in Lindenhurst on July 7. They say there's been no sign of him or his SUV that was equipped with GPS.
Dimitry Goldfarb, 52, died after apparently being punched in the head and falling to the ground.
Many don't realize how golf is used overseas by the men and women who fight for this country every day.
Activists say what's designed to be a lesson about life is really a case of animal cruelty.
Officials say former New York Giants offensive lineman Mitch Petrus has died in Arkansas of apparent heat stroke. He was 32.
A group of senate democrats went to the southern border Friday to inspect migrant detention facilities.
It happened this morning on Creston Avenue and East 180th Street in the Fordham Heights section of the Bronx.
A Brooklyn man originally from Kazakhstan who became a sniper and weapons trainer for the Islamic State group has been charged with terrorism crimes.
The town of Huntington has just passed sweeping changes to its accessory apartment law.
On a super hot day, extra water and supervision are in place to keep kids playing baseball hydrated and safe.
The NYPD has made an arrest in the case of an attempted rape in Queens.
On July 20th, 1969, millions tuned in to watch the historic moment Neil Armstrong took the first steps on the moon.
Dr. Ernest Patti of St. Barnabas Hospital Emergency Department joined CBSN New York to share life-saving tips about beating the heat.
Nigro spoke to reporters a day after the FDNY announced it lost its 200th member to a 9/11-related illness.
Subway riders should be aware of service changes to the 1, 2, and 3 lines this weekend.
Looking for the best new sandwich shops in New York City? These spots will satisfy all your cravings.
The NYPD wants your help identifying a man wanted for a burglary in Auburndale, Queens.
Crowds gathered at Gracie Mansion on the Upper East Side, two days after it was announced no federal charges would be filed against the NYPD officer accused of using a chokehold on Garner
The utility monopoly has been coping with a wave of sporadic problems since Saturday night's blackout on Manhattan's west side.
This comes as Mayor de Blasio declared a heat emergency this weekend.
It was raining off and on Thursday, but people in the suburbs are preparing for the heat by rushing to stores to stock up.
The New York City Council is holding a hearing Tuesday afternoon on the controversial new pied-à-terre tax rollout.
Robots with artificial intelligence and animatronic dogs are helping older adults feel less lonely as they navigate living alone in New York.
Two-for-one tickets for 25 shows are now on sale for NYC's Broadway Week Fall 2026.
Alisa Goods, 63, disappeared 10 days ago in Las Vegas. Her family has been receiving mysterious messages from her phone.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
The New York City Council is holding a hearing Tuesday afternoon on the controversial new pied-à-terre tax rollout.
Robots with artificial intelligence and animatronic dogs are helping older adults feel less lonely as they navigate living alone in New York.
Two-for-one tickets for 25 shows are now on sale for NYC's Broadway Week Fall 2026.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
A woman died after an argument turned violent, and she was stabbed repeatedly in Lincoln Terrace Park.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
Residents in Keyport, New Jersey, have been saying for months they fear a cancer cluster in their community that sits near a former landfill and aircraft hub.
There was a pair of protests Monday in Jersey City, New Jersey, including one against Mayor James Solomon's proposed 15.5% tax hike due to a deficit he blames on the past administration.
Amtrak is reopening part of the 116-year-old East River Tunnel that underwent major renovations after being damaged by Hurricane Sandy in 2012.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
A Newark Police sergeant in an unmarked SUV was following a driver who then fatally struck a teenage pedestrian, officials say.
There was a gathering Monday in the Long Island town of Shirley to denounce the words of hate scrawled on a banner. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff has the story.
Elected officials and Islamic leaders on Long Island gathered Monday to condemn an act of hate that took place over the weekend.
Elected officials and Islamic leaders on Long Island gathered Monday to condemn an act of hate that took place over the weekend. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A double shooting in Hempstead has been ruled a murder-suicide, Nassau County Police say.
The third annual Black Wall Street Festival was held Saturday afternoon in Hempstead.
The New York City Council is holding a hearing Tuesday afternoon on the controversial new pied-à-terre tax rollout.
There are mounting questions and frustration over New York City's pied-à-terre tax, and they're not likely to end soon.
There was a pair of protests Monday in Jersey City, New Jersey, including one against Mayor James Solomon's proposed 15.5% tax hike due to a deficit he blames on the past administration.
Randy Mastro, a former federal prosecutor who has held high City Hall posts in two administrations, is raising the issue of open primaries, where all registered voters can participate regardless of party affiliation.
Americans think more young people in office would make politics better.
Two more deaths have been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Friday.
Jones Beach is back open for swimmers after it was prohibited due to elevated bacterial levels. The rare shutdown took place from Thursday afternoon through midday Friday.
New Yorkers who buy their own health insurance could pay more as insurers file requests with the State Department of Financial Services to increase premiums.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council claims The High Line Hotel tested positive for Legionella bacteria twice this summer.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
The lineup for the 2026 Global Citizen Festival in New York City was announced Thursday.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
With their 2-1 win over the Padres on Monday night, the Mets have now won 10 of 13.
Bruno Damiani scored his first two goals of the season, and the Philadelphia Union rallied from two goals down to beat New York City FC 3-2 on Sunday night at Yankee Stadium.
Christian Scott pitched into the seventh inning and Luis Torrens hit a two-run homer Sunday, helping the surging Mets to a 4-3 win over the Nationals and a three-game series sweep.
Ben Rice hit a tiebreaking home run in the 10th inning and the Yankees beat the Blue Jays 4-3 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
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's a partly cloudy day with sticky weather, but Wednesday is the pick of the week with lower humidity and sunshine. CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
More than a week after a woman from New York vanished in Las Vegas, her family is getting messages from her phone asking for cash and bitcoin.
Pennsylvania's Attorney General said more than a dozen suspects used fraternity pledges to help package drugs for distribution. CBS News' Meg Oliver reports.
The New York City Council is tackling the controversial pied-a-terre tax. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
A fight escalated into a deadly stabbing early Tuesday in Lincoln Terrace Park in Brooklyn. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
