Police Seek Suspect Who Tried To Rob 2 Women In Flushing, Queens
Police Monday were searching for a man who tried to rob two women – one of them 76 years old – in Flushing, Queens last week.
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Police Monday were searching for a man who tried to rob two women – one of them 76 years old – in Flushing, Queens last week.
At a hearing on Monday, the judge ruled that Menendez is fit to stand trial. Menendez was not in court for the hearing. A lawyer hired by the woman's family said she remains hospitalized.
Animals of all kinds can do wonders for people recovering from illnesses or injuries, but one of them doesn't quite blend in on the streets of Queens.
Williams, 32, who weighs 400 pounds, was released from NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital on Saturday. She fell through the sidewalk near Atomic Winds and the Blue Room on the corner of 60th Street and 2nd Avenue while waiting for the bus.
The New York City Department of Education announced plans Monday to close or phase out 17 schools.
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Police Monday were searching for a man who inappropriately touched a 10-year-old girl, and exposed himself to her, in Queens this past weekend.
A family in Belle Harbor, Queens, was happy to report Sunday that their dog was back home alive and well, after being rescued just in time.
The humble potato rarely gets the respect it deserves. The six dishes that follow, however, elevate the potato to something worthy of worship, or at least happy gobbling.
Police said they were searching for one suspect who exposed himself, and another who groped a woman, in separate incidents Wednesday in the Queens part of the subway system.
New Yorkers still struggling to recover from Superstorm Sandy were trying to find a reason to cheer this New Year's Eve.
A new mother died Tuesday and three others were injured, after a car an off Brookville Boulevard and plunged into a marsh near Jamaica Bay in Queens early Sunday.
Police had a woman in custody Saturday in the death of a business owner who was shoved in front of a subway train in Queens.
A 63-year-old woman was found dead early Saturday in Kissena Lake in Queens.
Queens residents will have to find another way to get around, as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority begins scheduled service disruptions on the 7 Subway line.
The incident happened around 8 p.m. Thursday on the elevated tracks at the 40th Street station on Queens Boulevard in Sunnyside, which remains closed.
Police found the driver of the white 1998 Mack truck, which may have been towing a green generator, Friday afternoon in Brooklyn. No criminality is suspected in the incident.
Investigators were looking for a woman who is believed to have pushed the victim, who was struck by a Queens-bound "7" train at the 40th Street-Lowery Street station.
In addition to its regularly scheduled trash pickup, the department has been collecting bulk items like flooded furniture in hard-hit storm neighborhoods of Staten Island, Queens and Brooklyn.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).
Two other children were also reported missing in the Bronx on Saturday but have since been found safe.
A Queens psychiatric hospital has reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice, following a claim that it discriminated against non-U.S. citizens in hiring procedures.
Police Wednesday evening were investigating a hit-and-run crash that left a pedestrian dead in the Rosedale section of Queens.
Police were searching Wednesday for a suspect who stole cell smart phones and iPads from subway passengers in Brooklyn and Queens between mid-November and last week.
A Queens woman has been charged with assault for giving a woman a buttocks enhancement that led to a serious infection, police said Wednesday.
The annual TD Five Boro Bike Tour is rolling through New York City Sunday, with tens of thousands of cyclists expected to participate.
A brazen motorized wheelchair theft was caught on video in the Bronx. It happened early in the morning of April 21 in the lobby of a building at Grand Concourse and East 161st Street, police said.
We're learning more today about the suspect accused of stabbing two women to death in separate incidents in Nassau County.
The budget carrier Spirit Airlines is ceasing operations after failing to land a $500 million bailout from the Trump administration.
A limited edition shoe drop at a Vans store in Midtown Manhattan sparked chaos Thursday and landed two people in handcuffs.
The annual TD Five Boro Bike Tour is rolling through New York City Sunday, with tens of thousands of cyclists expected to participate.
A brazen motorized wheelchair theft was caught on video in the Bronx. It happened early in the morning of April 21 in the lobby of a building at Grand Concourse and East 161st Street, police said.
We're learning more today about the suspect accused of stabbing two women to death in separate incidents in Nassau County.
A limited edition shoe drop at a Vans store in Midtown Manhattan sparked chaos Thursday and landed two people in handcuffs.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
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.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
A man who was shot inside the Freehold Borough Public Library in New Jersey on Thursday remains in critical condition, officials say.
A suspect in a deadly shooting at a Chick-fil-A in New Jersey has been arrested, police say.
FIFA and NJ Transit said unsanctioned shuttle and bus companies will not be allowed to drop off ticketholders at MetLife Stadium.
A shooting at a library in Freehold, New Jersey, is under investigation.
We're learning more today about the suspect accused of stabbing two women to death in separate incidents in Nassau County.
A suspect is in custody after two people were stabbed to death on Long Island early Friday morning, Nassau County police said.
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.
Thousands rallied on International Workers' Day across the five boroughs, including on Wall Street, where hundreds blocked the New York Stock Exchange.
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
The Trump Administration is once again taking aim at New York City's congestion pricing program.
Negotiations over a $500 million dollar government aid package for Spirit stalled after bondholders balked at the terms.
The New York governor wants confirmation that ICE agent Jonathan Ross was not moved to New York after the Minneapolis killing of Renee Good.
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 Yankees beat the Orioles 7-2 on Friday night for their 11th victory in 13 games, overcoming a home run by Pete Alonso in his return to New York.
FIFA and NJ Transit said unsanctioned shuttle and bus companies will not be allowed to drop off ticketholders at MetLife Stadium.
The Kentucky Derby will see a field of 19 horses today in the first leg of the 2026 competition for horse racing's Triple Crown.
The Knicks had their biggest playoff victory in franchise history, overwhelming and eliminating the Hawks 140-89 in Game 6 on Thursday night.
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.
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 40 mile ride starts around 7:30 a.m. Sunday morning. Cyclists start in Lower Manhattan and end in Staten Island, near the ferry terminal.
The NYPD has released video of a suspect stealing a motorized wheelchair in the Bronx.
One actor plays 35 characters in the true-crime thriller. Jack Holden, performer and co-writer, spoke with CBS News New York's Dave Carlin.
CBS News New York's John Elliott has a look at your First Alert Weather forecast.
President Trump said the U.S. is on track after he turned down Iran's latest proposal to end the war between the two countries. Wendy Gillette reports.
