Report: NY Man Was Drunk, Exceeding 100 MPH On Long Island Expressway
Police say Quigua was weaving in and out of traffic without signaling, ran several red lights after getting off the LIE and refused to pull over.
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Police say Quigua was weaving in and out of traffic without signaling, ran several red lights after getting off the LIE and refused to pull over.
The suspect allegedly grabbed the woman from behind, threw her to the ground, and attempted to rape her but ran off when a car approached the scene.
New Yorkers with ties to Korea on Sunday were mourning the victims of a plane crash that left at least two people dead in San Francisco this weekend.
An FDNY firefighter was arrested this week, on charges of robbing an off-duty police officer in Queens.
A video shows a confrontation on a subway train in which a man hurled anti-gay slurs at a group of youth and allegedly shoved a woman to the floor as she videotaped the incident.
Repairs to the G train line were set to begin giving Brooklyn and Queens residents headaches beginning this weekend.
Three city employees – including a police officer – were arrested on drunken driving charges during the Fourth of July holiday Thursday.
A quick thinking retired firefighter prevented a 4th of July tragedy when he saved the life of a 2-year-old who fell in a pool.
Undercover officers purchased $500 worth of fireworks from 26-year George Liakas Tuesday night, police said.
Police on Tuesday were looking for a man who kissed and sexually abused a 9-year-old girl in a Queens grocery store.
Police on Wednesday were searching for a burglar in Queens who was caught on surveillance video limping through a hallway and entering an apartment from which he later stole items.
Some Egyptians in New York were none too sorry Wednesday to see President Mohammed Morsi removed from office.
According to the suit filed by 120 homeowners, the Long Island Power Authority and National Grid failed to de-energize the power grid ahead of superstorm Sandy.
Judge Steven Gold was reluctant to grant Andrea Sanderlin's release when none of her family members agreed to sign her $500,000 bond.
Bail has been set at $250,000 for the driver accused in a crash on the Grand Central Parkway that left two teenage parents dead.
Superstorm Sandy struck the Tri-State Area eight months ago Sunday, and residents of Howard Beach, Queens have been suffering all the time since.
Among the guns taken off the streets and turned in were 17 revolvers, eight semi-automatics and a rifle.
A driver has been slapped with multiple felony charges, after two people were killed, and four more were injured, in a crash on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens early Saturday.
A City Councilman in Queens was calling on the Department of Education this week to increase anti-bullying programs in public schools, following the suicide of a 12-year-old girl last month.
Themes that had emerged from previous meetings included concern about affordable housing, education, and hospital access among many other issues.
Residents of certain sections of Queens have said their beautiful, tree-lined streets are being massacred, and the storms of the past year are not to blame.
Police on Wednesday were asking for help from the public in finding a suspect who sexually assaulted a 46-year-old woman in Flushing, Queens.
Danielle Thomas was found dead on June 26, 2012. Her boyfriend Jason Bohn has been charged with first degree murder in her death.
A woman was stabbed multiple times and wounded Tuesday as she walked to work in Queens.
Queens residents talked about the issues they want to ask mayoral candidates Tuesday evening, in the fourth in a series of town hall meetings.
A Bronx woman who survived a vicious knife attack in her own apartment says her attacker is still out on the streets.
The cause of the deadly explosion and fire at a Bronx building remains unclear.
Puerto Rico's massive rationing measure comes amid a severe drought on top of shortages due to infrastructure issues.
New York City officials discussed security efforts ahead of the 44th annual Dominican Day Parade kicking off Sunday morning.
Severe weather conditions entered our area Friday afternoon amid a heat advisory Friday and Saturday, with humid weather bringing the chance for storms.
A Bronx woman who survived a vicious knife attack in her own apartment says her attacker is still out on the streets.
The cause of the deadly explosion and fire at a Bronx building remains unclear.
New York City officials discussed security efforts ahead of the 44th annual Dominican Day Parade kicking off Sunday morning.
Severe weather conditions entered our area Friday afternoon amid a heat advisory Friday and Saturday, with humid weather bringing the chance for storms.
The L, N, R and W lines will be impacted as MTA crews replace and upgrade tracks and perform signal maintenance over five weekends and certain weekdays.
Severe weather conditions entered our area Friday afternoon amid a heat advisory Friday and Saturday, with humid weather bringing the chance for storms.
A 16-year-old boy was killed after he was hit Wednesday night by a Metro-North train going from Danbury to South Norwalk, police said.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
New York City and parts of New Jersey were under a flood watch due to downpours and strong storms Monday.
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.
Severe weather conditions entered our area Friday afternoon amid a heat advisory Friday and Saturday, with humid weather bringing the chance for storms.
An emotional vigil was held in Garfield, New Jersey, on Thursday to remember two children who died after being swept into the Passaic River.
A massive 8-foot python was found in a New Jersey backyard. The 40-pound snake is now safely back in a cage, but not before it gave residents in Freehold a scare.
A busy road in North Haledon, New Jersey, is still closed after it buckled during a storm two weeks ago.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
Severe weather conditions entered our area Friday afternoon amid a heat advisory Friday and Saturday, with humid weather bringing the chance for storms.
There's been a fourth case of tularemia in Suffolk County this year, Health Commissioner Dr. Gregson Pigott confirmed Thursday. The rare tick-borne disease is also known as rabbit fever.
A Long Island man is walking the final miles of what has been a remarkable summer journey. He's covered the entire length of New York state, including Long Island. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff introduces us to the man behind the miles. To learn more, visit empirestatewalk.org.
Suffolk County health officials confirmed a fourth case of tularemia this year.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
The Supreme Court in June struck down President Trump's earlier executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is reacting after voters in Michigan chose a progressive Democrat over a moderate.
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony before the committee last week.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is taking her first major step onto the national stage, endorsing 13 Democrats — as the moderate signals she may jump into the debate over her party's future.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
Several lawsuits were announced Thursday against New York City and others connected to a deadly 2025 Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
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.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"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.
It was the third series sweep for the Mets this season and first on the road.
Some lights atop Yankee Stadium briefly went dark a couple of times in the first inning Wednesday night.
Bo Bichette singled off Matt Festa to score automatic runner Francisco Lindor in the 10th inning, helping the Mets to a wild 6-5 victory over the Guardians.
The Bayonne 12U Little League team from New Jersey is heading to the Metro Region Tournament with their sights set on the Little League World Series.
The countdown to the 2026 US Open in New York City is on, but some tennis fans are frustrated by how much it costs to get in.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
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.
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 Scott Padgett has a look at the First Alert Weather forecast as severe weather enters our area.
New York City officials discussed security efforts ahead of the 44th annual Dominican Day Parade.
Author Amy Chozick spoked with Mary Calvi about her book "With Friends Like You," which is Club Calvi's new Readers' Choice.
The cause of the deadly explosion and fire at a Bronx building remains unclear. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
It's another steamy day with the chance for rain and some strong storms in the afternoon and evening. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
