NYPD: Suspect In Custody After 3 Women Fight Off Attempted Sex Assaults Near Queens Park
Police told CBS2 the victims called 911 within 10 minutes of each other, saying they had just fought off a man who tried to sexually assault them.
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Police told CBS2 the victims called 911 within 10 minutes of each other, saying they had just fought off a man who tried to sexually assault them.
Police told CBS2 the victims called 911 within 10 minutes of each other, with each saying they had just fought off a man trying to sexually assault them.
Police said the victims were sitting in a car on 235th Street near 128th Avenue, when a suspect walked up and opened fire around 1:30 a.m.
A young mother from upstate New York vanished in Queens after a night out with friends.
Ariel Cordova-Rojas, who used to work at the Wild Bird Fund, was birding at Jamaica Bay last week when she spotted the swan.
Yin's family told police their daughter went out to run an errand. They went out to look for her when she didn't come back and saw her lying in the grass.
The crash happened in the westbound lanes approaching the Van Wyck Expressway.
Business owners beg the city to stop hurting the little guy and help them comply instead.
Police Officer Jason Maharaj was awarded by multiple community organizations in Ozone Park.
Officials said Saturday morning that water was restored to all customers impacted by the break, but repairs were not yet complete.
A water main break caused major street flooding in Queens Friday, leaving cars underwater.
There is a battle brewing over more than a mile of open streets stretching through Queens. Residents who love having the car-free space are demanding the city make it permanent.
Many people are holding out hope that Christmas will bring happier times. So much so, they are getting into the decorating spirit earlier than ever.
One home was leveled and two more were severely damaged in a fire caused by a gas explosion Sunday morning in Nassau County.
Police said the cab was stopped at a red light on Broadway at 81st Street when two men on a moped pulled up and one opened fire.
Organizers say usually a harvest festival is held this time of year, but they had to make some changes due to COVID.
The 47-year-old driver, who remained on the scene, told officers she lost control of the SUV. No charges have been filed at this time.
Jadeden Monroe, 15, was last seen at his home in Queens around 6:30 a.m. Saturday.
The NYPD says an SUV lost control and jumped the curb at the intersection of 164th Street and Jamaica Avenue, hitting the pedestrians.
CBS2 has been told the crane broke free from a barge that was in the area for repair work.
Six suspects are accused of forging documents for arriving cargo, using tractor trailers to haul away the goods and setting up buyers.
She believes not voting is disrespecting those who fought so hard to make days like this happen.
Gunfire broke out inside a Queens convenience store Monday night. It happened right in front of an off-duty police officer, who jumped into action.
An off-duty NYPD officer happened to be in the store at the time and tackled the suspect. Another officer arrived to help make the arrest.
It happened on Oct. 12 at around 6:30 p.m. at the Metro PCS store on Parsons Boulevard near 75th Road.
A man was shot and killed in Brooklyn on Friday night in what police sources say may have been a road rage incident.
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 4-3 on Saturday.
Several arrests were made after two separate incidents at the Anime NYC convention at the Javits Center in Midtown Manhattan.
The Buffalo Bills expressed their condolences to defensive tackle Ed Oliver on the death of his 2-year-old son.
Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz to create a powerhouse mixed doubles pair in her return to the U.S. Open.
A man was shot and killed in Brooklyn on Friday night in what police sources say may have been a road rage incident.
Several arrests were made after two separate incidents at the Anime NYC convention at the Javits Center in Midtown Manhattan.
Interfaith leaders and the NYPD commissioner addressed the Central Synagogue congregation Friday night, marking one week since police say a man disrupted Shabbat services there.
The 2026 New York City Summer Streets season came to an end Saturday with festivities in Brooklyn and the Bronx.
Zero-proof beverages are having a moment, especially at Westchester County's first "spirit-free bottle shop."
Friday's quiet weather was a much-needed respite from a tumultuous weather day on Thursday, but it won't last long.
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.
The undefeated Bayonne, New Jersey, all-star Little Leaguers beat West Chester, Pennsylvania, on Friday night in their second game in the Little League World Series.
Friday's quiet weather was a much-needed respite from a tumultuous weather day on Thursday, but it won't last long.
Bayonne is still riding the high from Wednesday night's Little League World Series game, where the boys beat Massachusetts 2-1.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is advancing to the next round of the Little League World Series.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
Cleanup efforts continue this weekend on Long Island after an EF-1 tornado hit the area Thursday. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
The clean-up at a Long Island beach club after Thursday's tornado will take some time. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
The Milleridge Inn in Jericho went up in flames Thursday night. It's a piece of Long Island history. The main restaurant dates all the way back to 1672.
Hundreds of people were near the Sun & Surf Beach Club in Atlantic Beach when a tornado hit.
It's a piece of Long Island history, dating back centuries. It's one of the oldest operating restaurants in America - the main restaurant dates all the way back to 1672. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
A federal appeals court said the top federal prosecutor in the Northern District of New York was unlawfully serving when he subpoenaed state Attorney General Letitia James.
A New York woman is accused of plotting "a major attack" on the state Capitol building in Albany, authorities said Thursday.
The Democratic National Committee is on the hunt for the best host city for the 2028 Democratic convention.
As we approach the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, there is an ongoing fight to repair Jersey City's memorial for the victims.
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
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.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
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.
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 4-3 on Saturday.
The Buffalo Bills expressed their condolences to defensive tackle Ed Oliver on the death of his 2-year-old son.
Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz to create a powerhouse mixed doubles pair in her return to the U.S. Open.
Jake Rogers hit a tiebreaking two-run homer off Jefry Yan with two out in the ninth inning, and the Chicago White Sox topped the New York Mets 6-4.
The New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 on Friday night for their fifth straight victory.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
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.
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.
A New Jersey fire department that has been serving the community for over a century now has to shut its doors, but its volunteer fire chief says it won't go out without a fight. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
A man was shot and killed in Brooklyn on Friday night in what police sources say may have been a road rage incident. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
Cleanup efforts continue this weekend on Long Island after an EF-1 tornado hit the area Thursday. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
CBS News New York's John Elliott reports from New York City Summer Streets in the Bronx.
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