No One Injured In LIRR Train Derailment, Cause Remains Under Investigation
A piece of broken rail was found at the Jamaica station, but it's not clear if it had anything to do with the derailment.
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A piece of broken rail was found at the Jamaica station, but it's not clear if it had anything to do with the derailment.
The incident happened around 8:30 p.m. Thursday near 43rd Avenue and 111th Street.
A big disturbance with multiple fights broke out at the Queens Center Mall Friday afternoon when 1,000 teenagers showed up after getting out of school early for a half-day.
The fire has been put out, but questions remain about what caused the blaze and what exactly killed the victims.
Commuters and MTA workers spotted the pair surfing on top of a 7-train in Queens over the weekend.
Tenants say the biggest violation is a broken elevator that hasn't worked in three years.
There was a pipe and drum corps and a color guard of veterans at a military funeral for a man who died 75 years ago.
Police continue their search for the person who stabbed a 17-year-old girl to death in Queens.
It happened on the eastbound Grand Central Parkway at Parsons Boulevard in Briarwood around 12:30 a.m. Sunday.
It happened just before 10 p.m. Friday outside a house on 166th Street.
The 14-year-old was killed by a stray bullet last month while playing basketball at the Baisley Park Houses in Jamaica, where he lived.
Police said they're looking for two men who have broken into five homes in the Whitestone section of the borough and one in Flushing, making off with jewelry and thousands of dollars in cash.
A fellow biker's helmet camera captures the alleged hit-and-run driver speed by on Borden Avenue near the Long Island Expressway in Sunnyside.
Tuesday marks 18 years since the crash of American Airlines Flight 587 in Queens that killed 260 people on board and 5 people on the ground.
One robbery happened Friday evening at a cafe on Seneca Avenue in Ridgewood, Queens. There was a similar robbery on Oct. 28 at a restaurant a few blocks away.
Authorities tell CBS2 police were called to an Ozone Park home just before 7:30 p.m. Friday night.
Monday is Veterans Day. The country will honor all the brave men and women who fought for us. But in Queens, one veteran does that every day, with help from his art.
Father John Vesey said the suspect is a regular at the church's Sunday lunches for the homeless.
Police were on the hunt Wednesday for a driver who bailed out of a stolen car during a police pursuit in Queens. The car then rolled down the block, hitting and killing a woman.
It happened at 73rd Place and 67th Drive in Middle Village at around 8:50 a.m.
Jeremy Portnoy was outside his grandfather's home waiting for a pizza when a stranger picked him up and threw him to the ground on his head.
According to police, the driver hit a pedestrian at the corner of Archer Avenue and Sutphin Boulevard outside an LIRR station around 9:15 p.m. Tuesday.
The theft happened Monday morning at 69th Street and Juniper Boulevard in Middle Village.
Griffin was gunned down on Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Baisley Park Houses basketball court in Jamaica.
Construction is underway for a state-of-the-art STEAM pre-K center.
José Caballero lined a two-run homer, Gerrit Cole pitched into the sixth inning and the New York Yankees hung on to top the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Sunday.
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.
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.
José Caballero lined a two-run homer, Gerrit Cole pitched into the sixth inning and the New York Yankees hung on to top the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Sunday.
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.
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 Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for August 2 at 6:30 p.m.
Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns hosted a kids camp Sunday at Basketball City in Lower Manhattan.
In Washington state, fast-moving wildfires forced thousands of people to evacuate and destroyed hundreds of buildings.
The gunman has been identified in Saturday's deadly shooting at an In-N-Out in Idaho.
New surveillance images have been released of three individuals wanted in connection to a violent robbery in the Bronx.
