Gnome-themed bench returned to Queens home after disappearing from garden
A quirky and beloved gnome-themed bench stolen from a Queens front garden has been returned.
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A quirky and beloved gnome-themed bench stolen from a Queens front garden has been returned.
Authorities say the investigation lasted half a year to get guns off the streets.
This is at least the fourth body found in the industrial area between Queens and Brooklyn over the past few summers.
The man accused of killing an elderly couple and setting them on fire in their Queens home was charged with murder Thursday.
Police say Jamel McGriff killed a couple inside their Bellerose home earlier this week. He was apprehended in Times Square on Wednesday following a three-day manhunt. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said officers spotted 42-year-old Jamel McGriff in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday afternoon.
After a two-day manhunt, police say the man who killed an elderly couple in Queens then set their house on fire is in custody. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
The NYPD announced an arrest in the double homicide house fire in Bellerose, Queens.
Neighbors in Queens are baffled by the sudden disappearance of a quirky local landmark. A gnome-themed painted bench, a community treasure for more than a decade, was stolen from a homeowner's front garden, and now the community wants answers. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan reports from Long Island City.
A high ranking police source tells CBS News New York that surveillance video captured the suspect and the homeowner struggling at the back door, and the suspect forcing his way in. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
The NYPD is on day three of a manhunt for a suspect accused of killing a couple in Bellerose, Queens and then torching their house. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin has the latest.
Police say Jamel McGriff should be considered armed and dangerous after going door-to-door in Bellerose, Queens.
Police identified Jamel McGriff as the suspect in a "horrific double homicide, robbery and arson" in Queens. As CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports, he's considered armed and dangerous.
Police say he should be considered armed and dangerous after killing and robbing an elderly couple in Bellerose, Queens. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest.
The manhunt continues for an accused killer who police say torched a Queens home with a couple inside. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman has new video showing the moments one of the victims unknowingly let the suspect into their home.
Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said Jamel McGriff, 42, a resident of Creston Avenue near East 191st Street in the Bronx. He should be considered armed and dangerous, and people should call 911 if they spot him, Tisch said. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Police said the suspect should be considered armed and dangerous. Watch their full briefing.
Police are searching for a person of interest after two people were found dead in a Queens house fire. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Authorities say a man and woman in their 70s were found dead after the flames were put out Monday in the Bellerose section of the borough. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook has the details.
The fire broke out in the Bellerose neighborhood on Monday afternoon.
CBS News New York's Elle McLogan has the latest on the New York State Pavilion.
The FDNY and building inspectors were working to ensure the structure was safe to enter after the crash.
Authorities say they are responsible for a series of shootings across Southeast Queens dating back to September 2024.
Illegal guns off the street and an end to a year of violence in Southeast Queens. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports on the gang takedown that has residents breathing a sigh of relief.
The history of Caribbean immigrants who helped shape Jamaica, Queens is on display at the King Manor Museum.
The New York Knicks routed the Chicago Bulls 136-96 on Friday night in a game they led by 47 points.
The surging Hawks routed the Nets 141-107 on Friday night for their fourth straight victory and 18th in 20 games.
The Flyers beat the Islanders 3-1 on Friday night to move within one point of the Islanders for third place in the Metropolitan Division.
Easter weekend kicks off with May-like weather in the New York area before rain returns for the holiday.
With just over one square mile of land, the City of Hoboken says the 2026 FIFA World Cup could be a once-in-a-generation opportunity for homeowners.
Easter weekend kicks off with May-like weather in the New York area before rain returns for the holiday.
New York City's attempt to reduce class sizes will likely be pushed back for two years, a state senator told CBS News New York.
Stony Brook University professor Timothy Glotch is one of 10 scientists selected to shape research plans for NASA's next Artemis missions.
The struggle for some dementia patients and caregivers just to get through the day can be daunting and stressful, but some programs in New York are helping alleviate stress.
Social media influencers are driving a dangerous trend of people trespassing to explore abandoned buildings, New York State Police say.
Easter weekend kicks off with May-like weather in the New York area before rain returns for the holiday.
UConn's jaw-dropping buzzer beater catapulted them to the Final Four.
Bridgeport firefighter Terrence Cramer was killed after his girlfriend's ex shot him in a fit of rage at a Connecticut home, according to an arrest warrant.
Jabari Bush is accused of fatally shooting active-duty Bridgeport Firefighter Terrence Cramer in Shelton, police said.
Warmer weather will return to New York City and the surrounding area soon.
Easter weekend kicks off with May-like weather in the New York area before rain returns for the holiday.
With just over one square mile of land, the City of Hoboken says the 2026 FIFA World Cup could be a once-in-a-generation opportunity for homeowners.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving into Drumthwacket, the governor's official residence in Princeton.
A pastor in New Jersey was taken into custody by immigration agents while working at his day job, according to church members.
The discovery of a suspicious device forced the cancellation of the Keansburg, New Jersey, St. Patrick's Day Parade last weekend.
Stony Brook University professor Timothy Glotch is one of 10 scientists selected to shape research plans for NASA's next Artemis missions.
A Long Island man accused of shooting his sister in the head with a crossbow pleaded not guilty to attempted murder Thursday.
A Long Island high schooler and his mom are being credited with saving a sleeping neighbor from a house fire.
New York Republican gubernatorial nominee Bruce Blakeman said Tuesday he will sue the state after the Campaign Finance Board denied him matching funds.
The driver accused of striking and killing a Nassau County school crossing guard in February has been arraigned.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving into Drumthwacket, the governor's official residence in Princeton.
The search for the second crew member, a weapons system officer, is continuing, two U.S. officials said.
One of the sources said Hegseth wants someone in the role who will implement President Trump and Hegseth's vision for the Army.
A pastor in New Jersey was taken into custody by immigration agents while working at his day job, according to church members.
President Trump has ousted Pam Bondi as attorney general, saying she will be taking a job in the private sector.
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.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
Megan Thee Stallion was released from a New York City hospital after she got sick during a performance of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
The New York Knicks routed the Chicago Bulls 136-96 on Friday night in a game they led by 47 points.
The surging Hawks routed the Nets 141-107 on Friday night for their fourth straight victory and 18th in 20 games.
The Flyers beat the Islanders 3-1 on Friday night to move within one point of the Islanders for third place in the Metropolitan Division.
The Yankees beat the Marlins 8-2 in their home opener Friday for their second 6-1 start in three seasons.
San Francisco rookie catcher Daniel Susac went 3 for 3 with a walk in his first four big league at-bats and the Giants rolled over the New York Mets 7-2.
Preparations for Passover in Brooklyn blend centuries-old rituals with modern traditions unique to each family.
New York has filed a lawsuit against solar company Attyx, saying it didn't just sell panels, it sold promises it couldn't keep.
Long before Manhattan's iconic street grid took shape, an English widow planned a Brooklyn community that helped shape the city today.
The Center for Brooklyn History showcase examines the Battle of Brooklyn through rare maps, paintings, and historical artifacts from the American Revolutionary War.
From World War II to modern mixology, women in Brooklyn fought for their place behind the bar. This Women's History Month, their legacy continues to influence the city's nightlife.
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.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for April 3 at 11 p.m.
A search-and-rescue operation is underway in the Middle East for an American aviator who is missing after Iran shot down a fighter jet Friday. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
The suspected gunman in the stray bullet shooting of a 7-month-old baby in Brooklyn was arraigned Friday as a second suspect was taken into custody in Pennsylvania. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
A second person of interest was taken into custody Friday in connection to the fatal shooting of a 7-month-old baby in Brooklyn. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
A police officer in upstate New York helped out a skunk with a cup on its head Friday morning.
