3 Killed After Car Speeds Past Dead End Sign, Plunges Into Newtown Creek In Long Island City
Witnesses told CBS2 the driver was speeding down Borden Avenue in Long Island City and the car appeared to accelerate as it barreled past a dead end sign.
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Witnesses told CBS2 the driver was speeding down Borden Avenue in Long Island City and the car appeared to accelerate as it barreled past a dead end sign.
According to the NYPD, a 21-year-old man with a gun tried robbing a 40-year-old man.
Police say they received a call for a cat stuck in a sewer in Kensington on Monday.
Police say a witness reported seeing the man yelling for help near Beach 17th Street and Boardwalk around 9 p.m. Saturday.
There were strong rip currents in the area, but it's unclear if that was the reason they got stuck.
Police say five men attacked 29-year-old Joseph Borgen near 47th and Seventh Avenue on Thursday afternoon.
Police say he grabbed a 28-year-old woman's chest as she was walking down the stairs at the Second Avenue and East Houston Street stop.
The Dance Mobile will host weekend performances at different parks every weekend through June 19.
Rallies held on the Lower East Side and in Downtown Brooklyn on Saturday used art and culture to combat anti-Asian hate.
American Dream's class of 2021 is made up of nearly 60 graduating seniors who received a total of 450 college acceptances.
Police say a 44-year-old man got into an argument with the teen, who then stabbed the man in the neck with an unknown cutting instrument.
In each incident, Guzman Breton allegedly threatened employees with a knife or boxcutter.
Investigators said it appears the victims were not the intended targets.
Flames sent thick, black smoke into the air over Bleeker Street.
Investigators say the suspects posted pictures of themselves on social media posing with cash they got from unemployment.
"When they image the brain when people are listening to poetry, they see changes in the reward circuitry," psychiatrist Dr. Norman Rosenthal said.
Those who are disgusted say they understood why city service was lagging during the height of the pandemic, but this is unacceptable.
A big weekend for New York City's sports teams started Friday as several stadiums and arenas expand capacity for fully vaccinated fans.
The prison workers, Tova Noel and Michael Thomas, were accused of sleeping and browsing the internet instead of monitoring Epstein the night he took his own life in August 2019.
The stage is set for Broadway's reopening on Sept. 14 after nearly 18 months of suspended performances.
Social distancing is still required for those who are not vaccinated, and masks will be mandatory for unvaccinated parishioners.
According to the DOE, the removal of geographic priorities directly resulted in increased choices for more high school students.
The Attorney General says the standard is too high for prosecutors seeking justice against officers who have gone too far, but police say the law will put officers' lives at risk.
Getting affordable, nutritious food is difficult for many in New York City who face food insecurity. But a nonprofit organization is changing that with the help of students and vertical farms.
This comes after drivers say flat tires and bent rims are becoming the norm.
Ilya Sorokin made 26 saves for his NHL-leading seventh shutout of the season, and the Islanders moved back into a playoff spot with a 1-0 victory over the Blue Jackets on Sunday night.
Karl-Anthony Towns had 26 points and 16 rebounds, Jalen Brunson scored 23 points and the Knicks beat the Wizards 145-113 on Sunday night for their sixth straight victory.
Malik Monk scored 10 of his 32 points in the final five minutes, Devin Carter made a pair of clutch free throws with 6.6 seconds remaining and the Sacramento Kings held off the Brooklyn Nets 126-122.
The shooting happened last Thursday as Gorman, 18, was walking with her friends near the pier at Tobey Prinz Beach at Pratt Boulevard to see the Northern Lights.
Dylan Darling hit a driving layup as time expired, and St. John's advanced to its first Sweet 16 since 1999 with a 67-65 victory over Kansas on Sunday.
Dylan Darling hit a driving layup as time expired, and St. John's advanced to its first Sweet 16 since 1999 with a 67-65 victory over Kansas on Sunday.
Leqaa Kordia, a Columbia University protester who was detained by ICE for more than a year, spoke out Sunday for the first time since her release last week.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine was the first to sound the alarm about New York City's massive budget gap.
Two of the most storied programs in men's college basketball, St. John's and Kansas, will battle it out later Sunday.
A fundraiser to save the Mermaid Parade is nearing it's goal. The annual art parade is a summertime staple in Coney Island. This year, however, it's in jeopardy.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Leqaa Kordia, a Columbia University protester who was detained by ICE for more than a year, spoke out Sunday for the first time since her release last week.
Two of the most storied programs in men's college basketball, St. John's and Kansas, will battle it out later Sunday.
A New Jersey teen attending yeshiva school in Israel is back home after a journey that took him through three countries, at times on foot.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill accused ICE of ignoring the concerns of Roxbury residents after it bought the vacant warehouse on Route 46.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
Two of the most storied programs in men's college basketball, St. John's and Kansas, will battle it out later Sunday.
A Long Island teenager accused of killing his ex-girlfriend in November allegedly plotted to burglarize the victim's home.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
Leqaa Kordia, a Columbia University protester who was detained by ICE for more than a year, spoke out Sunday for the first time since her release last week.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine was the first to sound the alarm about New York City's massive budget gap.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
Ilya Sorokin made 26 saves for his NHL-leading seventh shutout of the season, and the Islanders moved back into a playoff spot with a 1-0 victory over the Blue Jackets on Sunday night.
Karl-Anthony Towns had 26 points and 16 rebounds, Jalen Brunson scored 23 points and the Knicks beat the Wizards 145-113 on Sunday night for their sixth straight victory.
Malik Monk scored 10 of his 32 points in the final five minutes, Devin Carter made a pair of clutch free throws with 6.6 seconds remaining and the Sacramento Kings held off the Brooklyn Nets 126-122.
Dylan Darling hit a driving layup as time expired, and St. John's advanced to its first Sweet 16 since 1999 with a 67-65 victory over Kansas on Sunday.
Lionel Messi scored the equalizer off a free kick in the second half before helping to set up Micael dos Santos' winner and Inter Miami beat NYCFC 3-2 at Yankee Stadium on Sunday.
A new performing arts venue with a focus on immigrant stories is opening in Upper Manhattan this fall. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley got an exclusive tour of the construction that will give The People's Theatre its first home in more than 15 years.
Members of the Apollo Theater, where Kiki Shepard left her mark for 15 years, reflect on her legacy after the Harlem icon's death at age 74.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
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.
Dylan Darling's off-balance lay-up as time expired lifted the fifth-seeded Red Storm to a 67-65 win over No. 4 Kansas on Sunday night in San Diego. CBS New New York's Steve Overmyer reports.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock is calling for a cooler week, with temperatures ranging from the upper 40s to the low 50s into next weekend.
CBS News New York's Tony Aiello has more on what was a historic promotions day in the Westchester County city.
CBS News New York's Cristian Benavides has the latest on the war with Iran and the pressure the U.S. is putting on its European allies to help with the Strait of Hormuz.
More than 900 faculty members are prepared to walk off campus on Monday at 8 a.m., a move that could impact more than 25% of classes at the school. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
