Woman Killed After Being Struck In The Head By Falling Piece Of Plywood
Authorities believe the piece of plywood may have become dislodged from a high point at a nearby construction site due to the wind.
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Authorities believe the piece of plywood may have become dislodged from a high point at a nearby construction site due to the wind.
Queens-native Awkwafina is the new celebrity announcer of such gems as "Friendly reminder that seats are for people, not your bags."
Outside, the line to get in stretched around the block.
Police said 21-year-old Reeaz Khan attacked Maria Fuertes around midnight on Jan. 6 as she walked near her South Richmond Hill home.
The war of words specifically stems from whether the man charged in the death of a 92-year-old Queens woman should have been deported after an earlier attack.
Police won't say yet if this is a warning from an actual gang member or just someone causing problems in the neighborhood.
Police said a man on a bicycle approached the 61-year-old victim and hit her in the face with some sort of hard object.
The crime spree took place between 5:15 and 6 p.m. last Saturday along Steinway Street in Astoria.
A dispute with a tenant turned violent in Queens over the weekend. A landlord looking for a late payment was allegedly shoved down stairs to his death.
CBS2 demanded answers and got action for frustrated residents in a Queens neighborhood. For months they have complained about illegally parked trucks along South Conduit Avenue.
Vehicles stay parked for days. And even worse, where they are parked is creating close calls for drivers.
Shree Panthi died Tuesday morning while walking to school with his mother in Corona.
The father told detectives he put the boy and girl in a crib to take a nap around noon Friday at the Landing Hotel in East Elmhurst.
Reeaz Khan, 21, appeared in Queens Criminal Court late Friday night. He faces the possibility of spending the rest of his life in prison.
Sources say the children's father ran to get security around 3 p.m. after finding his 2-month-old twins in distress.
Thanks to its past and present patrons, the bar is saved in the nick of time.
The victim – Maria Fuertes – was found lying in the street just after midnight Monday morning on 127th Street in South Richmond Hill.
The victim – Maria Fuertes – was found lying in the street just after midnight Monday morning on 127th Street in South Richmond Hill.
We're used to seeing sports competitions, but a new type of tournament is being used to inspire a younger generation to get into auto repair.
Police say a silver car, carrying at least three people, blew through a stop sign and T-boned a black ride-share car.
Witnesses told CBS2 the truck was pulling out of driveway around 7 a.m. near 57th Avenue and 97th Street in the Corona neighborhood when it hit them.
Doctors treated the victim for a slash wound, a broken nose and a swollen face. All this and the suspect only walked away with $60.
Transit Authority President Andy Byford called the attack "appalling, unprovoked and unacceptable."
Monday morning was hectic for Queens residents riding the 7 train. Major delays hit just in time for rush hour.
She won last year's Democratic primary by a narrow margin over Tiffany Caban.
Detectives are working to figure out what happened to a woman who was found dead inside an apartment in Brooklyn early Saturday morning.
The Miami Marlins beat the Mets 2-0 Sunday shortly after New York traded opening day starter Freddy Peralta to Tampa Bay.
The Consul General of Israel in New York is calling on Mayor Zohran Mamdani to change his anti-Israel rhetoric before Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the city in September for the United Nations General Assembly.
Peralta has been a disappointment for the Mets after they acquired him from Milwaukee in a January trade.
There were three fires in the Spokane area: the Old Trails Fire, the Fairview Fire and the Meadowview Fire.
Detectives are working to figure out what happened to a woman who was found dead inside an apartment in Brooklyn early Saturday morning.
The Consul General of Israel in New York is calling on Mayor Zohran Mamdani to change his anti-Israel rhetoric before Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the city in September for the United Nations General Assembly.
Saturday marked one year since 20-month-old River Wilson drowned in the backyard pool of a state-licensed home daycare in the Bronx.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
A group of New Yorkers are demanding change to end human trafficking and prostitution along Roosevelt Avenue in Queens.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area on Monday, bringing the threat of heavy rain and storms that may lead to flash flooding.
There's been a report of a bigfoot sighting near the Pachaug State Forest in Connecticut.
Heavy rain is complicating efforts to recover a teenage boy from the West River in New Haven. Strong currents and an increased flow have made the job even more difficult.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
There was a tornado warning in Sussex and Warren Counties in New Jersey as more severe weather passed through our area.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area on Monday, bringing the threat of heavy rain and storms that may lead to flash flooding.
Under the new initiative, restaurants will no longer automatically provide plastic utensils, napkins or condiments in takeout orders.
The body of a missing girl was found in the Passaic River in New Jersey after a two-day search, officials said.
A New Jersey police department is getting creative when it comes to cracking down on distracted drivers.
Three children were swept into the Passaic River Wednesday night. A little boy was later found dead, and a young girl is still missing.
John Elliott reports from Glen Cove, Long Island, for Swim Across America Open Water Swim.
Some homeowners on Long Island say teenage pranks have escalated into vandalism. A game of ding-dong ditch is keeping residents up at night and, in at least one case, has done damage. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
For some Long Island families, the cost of supplies, clothes and other back-to-school essentials is becoming a growing challenge.
Doctors in Suffolk County have reported three cases of a rare tick-borne disease known as rabbit fever so far this summer. A 9-year-old boy shared his experiences with the illness.
For some Long Island families, the cost of supplies, clothes and other back-to-school essentials is becoming a growing challenge. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
The Consul General of Israel in New York is calling on Mayor Zohran Mamdani to change his anti-Israel rhetoric before Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the city in September for the United Nations General Assembly.
On Saturday, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with Mr. Trump and cautioned him against conducting a fresh round of strikes on Iran, CBS News learned.
A Brooklyn grandmother went to the dentist hoping to fix her smile. Instead, her daughter says she lost her teeth, her health, and her independence.
President Trump said Todd Blanche will remain acting attorney general as a holdup on his nomination continues.
Republican New York gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman is deploying a campaign strategy that echoes the national GOP playbook — attack Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
The source of exposure for the Legionnaires cluster on Manhattan's Upper East Side has been eliminated, according to the New York City Health Department.
A seventh person has died from Legionnaires' disease in connection with the Upper East Side cluster, New York City's health commissioner said Thursday.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
The Miami Marlins beat the Mets 2-0 Sunday shortly after New York traded opening day starter Freddy Peralta to Tampa Bay.
Peralta has been a disappointment for the Mets after they acquired him from Milwaukee in a January trade.
The Chicago Cubs evened their series with the New York Yankees with a 5-2 win on Saturday night.
The New York Red Bulls beat Orlando 3-2 on Saturday night.
Javier Sanoja and Griffin Conine homered to power the Marlins to a 6-2 victory over the Mets on Saturday.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
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.
CBS News New York's John Elliott has your First Alert Forecast for August 2.
President Trump says he's calling off attacks on Iran because of a rough framework of a peace deal now in place. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley reports.
CBS News New York's John Elliott reports from the National Lighthouse Museum on Staten Island.
Hate crimes seem to be escalating in New York. Marcia Kramer asked New Yorkers what can be done about it.
Ofir Akunis, the Consul General of Israel in New York, discussed antisemitism in New York City, Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the war with Iran and more. Watch his full appearance on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
