Pickup truck driver sought for hit-and-run that killed 5-year-old
Instead of preparing for the new school year, Jonathan Martinez's family is getting ready to say goodbye.
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Instead of preparing for the new school year, Jonathan Martinez's family is getting ready to say goodbye.
A Queens family is in mourning after a 5-year-old boy was killed in a hit-and-run Thursday. Police continue to search for the driver who took off after striking the child. CBS2's Alice Gainer has surveillance video of the truck they're looking for.
Police say a woman was tied up and robbed last month in Rosedale. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge speaks with a neighbor who says he witnessed the crime.
Police say a woman had just returned home from shopping when armed men pushed their way inside.
CBS2's Thalia Perez spoke to family members who identified the victim as 5-year-old Jonathan Martinez.
A 5-year-old boy who was crossing the street with his parents in Queens was struck by a pickup truck driver and killed Thursday, and as CBS2's Thalia Perez reports, the driver is on the run.
Heavy rain often overflows the city's sewer system because most of it is covered by surfaces that don't absorb water.
The mayor and officials made a climate-related announcement Thursday morning in Queens.
Kiani Phoenix was arraigned in the death of Milton Storch, who could not get up from his walker in time to escape.
He had been in critical condition since Sunday after he tried to rescue his nephew who was struggling in the water.
The program was brought in post-pandemic to nurture nurses who have been under constant stress.
Health care workers gave their all during the pandemic, but many are now experiencing burnout. That's why a Queens hospital is using technology to help nurses escape without leaving work. Jenna DeAngelis shows us how in a story you'll see only on CBS2.
This year, in advance of the busiest part of the storm season, a stop-gap measure is being implemented.
We're approaching one year since Ida slammed our area and Central Queens suffered devastating effects of record rainfall from the remnants of the hurricane. CBS2's Mary Calvi reports the city is stepping up with some new protective measures.
A Catskills vacation turned tragic for a family from Queens. State Police say a second family member has died after a drowning in White Lake.
The Williams sisters are expected to play together during a doubles match Wednesday.
MTA officials have been warning passengers against the risky trend, which is gaining popularity on social media.
A year after the remnants of the Hurricane struck our area, CBS2 is checking in with those who were hit hard.
It has been almost a year since Hurricane Ida's deadly fury hit the Tri-State Area. Lives were lost and homes were destroyed. CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis went to the city to see what's being done to prevent the impact of another Ida.
Police say the bike's passenger died after striking a 55-year-old pedestrian, who suffered minor injuries.
Investigators said three people broke into St. Anastasia Church and took a safe, credit cards and cash.
Williams recently announced her retirement and said this U.S. Open is likely her final event.
It could be the last chance to see tennis legend Serena Williams on the big stage, CBS2's Kevin Rincon reports.
Dan Rice reports from Chopper 2.
The blood-stained platform at the Roosevelt Avenue-Jackson Heights station was a gruesome reminder of dangerous consequences, CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has now left the intensive care unit, his spokesperson said, after being hospitalized with pneumonia.
A former cellmate has previously claimed that the note was written by Epstein after a failed suicide attempt less than a month before his death.
Rutgers University has rescinded its invitation to a graduation speaker, saying his anti-Israel comments make some uncomfortable.
Bronx tenants say they're being terrorized by a neighbor armed with a hatchet at all hours of the day.
Three siblings and their mother are fighting for their lives after a fire in Inwood that already took the lives of three of their neighbors.
Bronx tenants say they're being terrorized by a neighbor armed with a hatchet at all hours of the day.
Three siblings and their mother are fighting for their lives after a fire in Inwood that already took the lives of three of their neighbors.
In its annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents for 2025, the ADL found New York and New Jersey were the No. 1 and 3 locations in the country for antisemitic incidents.
The man convicted of pushing a woman into a moving New York City subway car, leaving her paralyzed, was sentenced on Wednesday to 20 years in prison.
An NYPD captain has been transferred after video surfaced of him criticizing New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Democrats while on duty.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
Rutgers University has rescinded its invitation to a graduation speaker, saying his anti-Israel comments make some uncomfortable.
In its annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents for 2025, the ADL found New York and New Jersey were the No. 1 and 3 locations in the country for antisemitic incidents.
Pop-up events from watch parties to street festivals will take place across New Jersey as the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway.
Firefighters are still working to put out hot spots at a burnt-out industrial complex in Belleville, New Jersey, three days after a massive fire.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
Brookhaven town residents are anxious and worried about the underwater toxic plume created by the landfill.
It's a mixed bag for Gov. Kathy Hochul in the latest poll.
Police identified the suspect in the deadly stabbing of two women on Long Island, saying he lived with one of them and worked with the other.
A suspect is in custody after two people were stabbed to death on Long Island early Friday morning, Nassau County police said.
Suffolk County officials say contamination from a former Grumman Navy site is far worse than previously acknowledged and is still spreading.
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has now left the intensive care unit, his spokesperson said, after being hospitalized with pneumonia.
A former cellmate has previously claimed that the note was written by Epstein after a failed suicide attempt less than a month before his death.
An NYPD captain has been transferred after video surfaced of him criticizing New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Democrats while on duty.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
Tenants in Brooklyn are entering the fifth month of a rent strike over what they call unlivable conditions.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
There's been a confirmed measles case in Manhattan, health officials said Tuesday.
Keyport residents say they're on edge because of dozens of cancer cases over the years in a neighborhood near the former Aeromarine landfill.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
Firefighters responded to Broadway's Eugene O'Neill Theater Monday morning after a blaze broke out.
The 2026 Met Gala's dress code is "Fashion is Art," which goes hand-in-hand with the theme of "Costume Art."
The 2026 Met Gala's theme, "Costume Art," aims to make the connection between fashion and art.
The last time a horse won the Triple Crown was in 2018.
The Sixers' Joel Embiid will miss Wednesday's game against the Knicks because of a sprained right ankle and right hip soreness.
Pop-up events from watch parties to street festivals will take place across New Jersey as the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway.
The New York Yankees beat the Texas Rangers 7-4 on Tuesday night for their fifth straight win and 15th in 17 games.
Jalen Brunson scored 27 of his 35 points in the first half and the Knicks emphatically overwhelmed the 76ers 137-98 on Monday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
The Davis Center at the Harlem Meer is celebrating one year of providing year-round recreation space to New Yorkers while still spreading the word to residents.
Residents displaced by a deadly apartment building fire in Inwood say it was only a matter of time before their building went up in flames.
In New York City, where land is at a premium, a stockpile of pristine soil unearthed at construction sites helps lower emissions and support urban farmers.
Have you ever wondered what happens to a restaurant's leftover or unsold food at the end of the day? Food access advocates say it could make a big difference if it were served to the community.
A new report finds a shortage of courts, fields and swimming pools in some New York City neighborhoods.
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.
Reading music is hard enough, but imagine doing it without ever seeing the page. A new program is helping level the score for blind musicians. Cristian Benavides reports.
With Mother's Day on Sunday, spending is expected to hit a record $38 billion. Gwen Baumgardner reports.
Firefighters are still at the scene of the massive blaze that started Sunday, as crews begin demolishing the industrial complex. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
The MTA is cracking down on bus fare evasion.
A Dutch cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak is days away from reaching the Canary Islands. Three people on board have died, and at least eight people are possibly infected. Bradley Blackburn reports.
