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With nearly 60,000 people currently in homeless shelters across the city, officials said they must turn to hotels, like the Holiday Inn located in Maspeth off the Long Island Expressway, as an alternative.
Investigators said 58 people have been scammed by the group of up to eight alleged thieves.
The three suspects allegedly broke into a restaurant supply store in Astoria by cutting a hole in a window, police said.
Firefighters remained on the scene Thursday morning after bringing the fire under control around 11:20 p.m. Wednesday.
A roundup of best Brazilian restaurants in NYC, including Ipanema, Favela Grill, Emporium Brasil and more.
he New York City medical examiner said a 30-year-old jogger whose body was found in marsh land near a bike path in Queens was strangled as police believe she was sexually assaulted.
Four firefighters were injured and taken to the hospital while trying to contain a blaze at the Strawberry Farms grocery store in Whitestone, Queens.
An extra-alarm fire ripped through a grocery store in Whitestone, Queens Tuesday evening.
Zuomin Wang, 60, is charged with acting in a manner injurious to a child less than 17, police said.
What started as a really cute marriage proposal idea had a trio of Queens police officers in hot water late Sunday.
At 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, the suspect approached a 24-year-old man inside the mezzanine of the Sutphin Boulevard and Archer Ave subway station and beat him with a cane.
Police said the man approached the girl near her home and started talking with her.
The 50-year-old victim was shot in the head near 35th Avenue and Farrington Street in Flushing at around midnight.
A disturbing trend at a park in Flushing, Queens has parents seriously worried for their safety.
The suspect was seen on surveillance video jumping over a fence into a back yard.
As the NYPD investigates a beloved Yorkie stolen from a porch in Corona, Queens, the family of Linda the dog has set up a Facebook page asking the public to help find her.
Call them what you will: kreplach, manti, ravioli, dumpling, but just about every culture makes some kind of goodie wrapped in a carby skin, stuffed with meat or veggies, boiled or fried.
This semi-annual event lets us enjoy a multi-course meal at participating restaurants for $29 at lunch and $42 at dinner.
The blaze broke out around 10 p.m. Thursday at a three-story apartment building with stores on the ground floor on College Point Boulevard.
An extra-alarm fire tore through an apartment building in College Point, Queens Thursday evening, and quickly spread to adjacent buildings.
A driver was arrested and charged Tuesday in a hit-and-run crash that left a woman dead and her 9-year-old daughter critically injured in Queens this past weekend.
An airplane hangar at John F. Kennedy Airport that once held 2,500 artifacts from the original World Trade Center will be emptied in a special ceremony Tuesday afternoon.
Police are searching for the hit-and-run driver who slammed into another car in Queens Sunday night, leaving a mother dead and a 9-year-old girl in critical condition.
Although hot dogs (aka frankfurters) likely first came on the scene in some version in 13th century Germany, many still associate them with New York City summers.
Jerome Blakely, 44, is expected to be arraigned on an assault charge in Queens Criminal Court.
The soccer clinic at the Jamaica YMCA turned into a dream come true when the kids were given free tickets to a World Cup match.
Suffolk County officials say contamination from a former Grumman Navy site is far worse than previously acknowledged and is still spreading.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing pressure from opposing sides regarding a housing voucher program. While some want it to expand, others want to curb its growth.
Advocates and lawmakers are trying to close what they call a loophole in New York's laws against stalking and harassment, which they say do not keep up with the digital age.
The Nationals beat the Mets 5-4 Thursday, dealing reeling New York its 17th loss in 20 games.
The soccer clinic at the Jamaica YMCA turned into a dream come true when the kids were given free tickets to a World Cup match.
Suffolk County officials say contamination from a former Grumman Navy site is far worse than previously acknowledged and is still spreading.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing pressure from opposing sides regarding a housing voucher program. While some want it to expand, others want to curb its growth.
Advocates and lawmakers are trying to close what they call a loophole in New York's laws against stalking and harassment, which they say do not keep up with the digital age.
A car theft ring that victimized more than 250 people in the Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens has been broken up, the NYPD said Thursday.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area this week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill marked her 100th day in office by highlighting property tax relief and her affordability focus, but Republicans say New Jersey is more expensive.
The DOJ is suing New Jersey and Gov. Mikie Sherrill over recent legislation limiting the power of ICE agents in the Garden State.
Keyport residents say they're on edge because of dozens of cancer cases over the years in a neighborhood near the former Aeromarine landfill.
Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, is set to be dissolved as a massive legal settlement resolving thousands of lawsuits takes effect.
Ruth Benjamin, 81, was seated at a table near the front of the Ivy Hill Laundromat in Newark, N.J., when two vehicles crashed into the business Monday.
Suffolk County officials say contamination from a former Grumman Navy site is far worse than previously acknowledged and is still spreading.
The Suffolk County Police Department has converted a seized 2020 Corvette Stingray Coupe into a full-fledged police car, with lights and siren, to raise awareness about driving while under the influence.
Residents said anti-Muslim vandalism was found on at least eight stop signs in the area of Carto Circle in Deer Park.
Rumblings of a possible LIRR strike are putting commuters on edge. The MTA says it's preparing for a potential walkout, while union leaders say they're fighting for a fair deal.
Delays are still lingering after a Long Island Rail Road train hit debris Wednesday morning in one of the East River tunnels.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing pressure from opposing sides regarding a housing voucher program. While some want it to expand, others want to curb its growth.
Advocates and lawmakers are trying to close what they call a loophole in New York's laws against stalking and harassment, which they say do not keep up with the digital age.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill marked her 100th day in office by highlighting property tax relief and her affordability focus, but Republicans say New Jersey is more expensive.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine is giving a thumbs up to Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani's proposed pied-à-terre tax. His approval, however, comes with several caveats.
Applications for the Little Apple program open Thursday. It will provide full-day care for 40 children ranging from 6 weeks to 3 years old.
Keyport residents say they're on edge because of dozens of cancer cases over the years in a neighborhood near the former Aeromarine landfill.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
Travelers at Newark Airport may have been exposed to an individual with measles, New Jersey health officials warn.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
The 16th Annual Lustgarten Foundation New York City Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research was held Sunday in Battery Park City.
"The Ed Sullivan Show" on CBS brought the evolution of rock music into America's living rooms. More than 50 years after Sullivan died, he's getting the ultimate rock 'n' roll honor.
Megan Thee Stallion has decided to end her run with "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" early, the Broadway show announced on Monday.
The woman accusing Harvey Weinstein of raping her at a Manhattan hotel room in 2013 took the stand Monday in the third trial of the disgraced movie mogul.
Ticketmaster will be rereleasing tickets for Harry Styles' upcoming concerts in New York City that were originally purchased by scalpers, the company says.
The upcoming fashion exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art includes 25 mannequins based on real bodies.
The soccer clinic at the Jamaica YMCA turned into a dream come true when the kids were given free tickets to a World Cup match.
The Nationals beat the Mets 5-4 Thursday, dealing reeling New York its 17th loss in 20 games.
The Washington Nationals routed the reeling New York Mets 14-2 on a rainy Wednesday night at Citi Field.
Nathan Eovaldi delivered seven scoreless innings as the Rangers blanked the Yankees 3-0, snapping New York's hot streak and avoiding a sweep in Arlington.
The New York Knicks routed the Atlanta Hawks 126-97 on Tuesday night for a 3-2 lead in the first-round playoff series.
In New York City, where land is at a premium, a stockpile of pristine soil unearthed at construction sites helps lower emissions and support urban farmers.
Have you ever wondered what happens to a restaurant's leftover or unsold food at the end of the day? Food access advocates say it could make a big difference if it were served to the community.
A new report finds a shortage of courts, fields and swimming pools in some New York City neighborhoods.
Residents living near New York City's busiest airports say the noise overhead has escalated from a nuisance to a health concern.
Construction began Tuesday on a major redesign of Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn.
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.
The Suffolk County Police Department is turning crime into a lesson.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for April 30 at 6:15 p.m.
The New Jersey State Department of Environmental Protection now says it will begin testing the water along the site of a former landfill.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing pressure from opposing sides regarding a housing voucher program. While some want it to expand, others want to curb its growth. CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has the story.
REDMOD, an artificial intelligence system, analyzes CT scans to find subtle signs of the cancer before tumors are visible. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
