Police Capture Man Who Escaped Custody While Handcuffed In Queens
Police say the man was being transported to court when he jumped out of the van and took off while still in handcuffs.
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Police say the man was being transported to court when he jumped out of the van and took off while still in handcuffs.
If approved, a Food Bazaar supermarket on Gates Avenue would be razed to make way for the new high-rise.
Police say Officer Hyun Kim, 25, pointed a gun at the woman's head while drinking with his sergeant last Tuesday night in Flushing.
A bicyclist was fatally struck in Queens on Sunday, and nearby residents say the roadway is just too dangerous.
The NYPD says a man approached a 12-year-old girl as she was leaving the station and groped her before running off.
According to officials with New York City's emergency management team, residents in at least five zip codes within the Hollis section of the borough were left in the dark Friday night.
Prayers are pouring in for a 6-year-old still in the hospital tonight after being viciously attacked by a homeless person in Queens Thursday.
The 56-year-old man was driving a Q56 bus around noon Wednesday near the corner of the Van Wyck Expressway and 101st Avenue.
According to police sources, a homeless man on Metropolitan Avenue in the Kew Gardens picked up a seven-year-old boy and then slammed the child's head into the pavement around 5 p.m.
A quiet Queens neighborhood is still reeling after the shocking discovery Wednesday of a teenager who was left to die in the street.
A passerby found Jay Patel unconscious around 1 p.m. Wednesday in front of a house on 268th Street in Floral Park – just two blocks from his own home.
Queens Acting District Attorney John Ryan announced Wednesday that 36-year-old Hector Quinchi has been charged with first-degree rape and endangering the welfare of a child.
The NYPD said a 911 call came in at 1 p.m. about an unconscious person in front of 82-53 268th St. in Floral Park.
They say he's struck at least three times in two days.
According to police, the suspect got into a home on 210th Street through a back window.
The suspects, believed to be 13 to 15 years old, entered Our Lady of Sorrows Roman Catholic Church on 37th Avenue through an open gate around 12:45 a.m. on Sept. 10.
The woman allegedly snatched a $20 bill from the 9-year-old boy's hands inside Natalie's Pizzeria on Parsons Boulevard.
According to the NYPD, the man escaped custody while making an appearance at the Queens County Courthouse in Kew Gardens Wednesday morning.
The search for two missing teens in the waters off Rockaway Beach has become a recovery effort.
The NYPD is taking steps to protect FDNY EMTs and medics working in the Rockaways after they received terroristic threats.
Investigators say two 15-year-old boys and one 16-year-old boy were reported missing near Beach 96th Street in the Seaside section around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday.
The 65-year-old man was discovered around 3:40 a.m. near the intersection of Rockaway Boulevard and Brookville Boulevard in Rosedale.
Police said a man, believed to be the victim's roommate, was seen running from the house.
The rapper was backed up by the choir at The Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York in Jamaica.
It happened in Queens on Aug. 24.
A man wanted in a Reading homicide was arrested while waiting to board a flight to the Dominican Republic at an airport in New Jersey Sunday, police said.
A 72-year-old New York City protester claims she was pepper-sprayed by an ICE agent in Inwood.
A new parking option is turning into a shopping debate at the Willowbrook Mall in Wayne, New Jersey.
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.
A 72-year-old New York City protester claims she was pepper-sprayed by an ICE agent in Inwood.
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.
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.
A man wanted in a Reading homicide was arrested while waiting to board a flight to the Dominican Republic at an airport in New Jersey Sunday, police said.
A new parking option is turning into a shopping debate at the Willowbrook Mall in Wayne, New Jersey.
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.
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 11 p.m.
Police were on the scene of a shooting in Yonkers late Sunday night.
A new paid parking option is turning into a shopping debate at a New Jersey mall. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
President Trump says negotiations are set to begin Monday after he canceled a pending attack on Iran. The president says the deal would include reopening the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
A 72-year-old New York City protester claims she was pepper-sprayed by an ICE agent in Inwood. She told CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos she's now planning legal action.
