Firefighters Find 2 Bodies While Battling Brush Fire In Queens
As firefighters started to fight the heavy flames, they discovered the bodies of two adult males in a grassy area adjacent to the Belt Parkway, police said.
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As firefighters started to fight the heavy flames, they discovered the bodies of two adult males in a grassy area adjacent to the Belt Parkway, police said.
A Queens community still reeling from superstorm Sandy now has one of its most treasured gathering places back.
Police Tuesday were asking for the public's help in finding three suspects wanted in connection with 12 different thefts in Queens.
A driver fleeing the scene of an accident in Queens Sunday afternoon slammed into a building just blocks away.
An early St. Patrick's Day was held in Queens Sunday, by a group that says the Fifth Avenue Parade set to take to the street in about two weeks is not inclusive.
A man was walking his dog through Forest Park in Queens Sunday morning, when the dog came across a dead body.
While the actual St. Patrick's Day isn't coming for a couple of weeks, a parade was held in the Rockaways Saturday as a source of hope for those affected by Superstorm Sandy.
Law enforcement sources told 1010 WINS the officer from the 114th Precinct in Queens was on duty when he allegedly offered a prostitute money.
Belle Harbor, Queens was one of the New York City neighborhoods hit particularly hard by superstorm Sandy. For the businesses there, coming back has been and continues to be a struggle.
A 76-year-old man was struck and killed by a sport-utility vehicle Wednesday afternoon in Woodhaven, Queens, and the driver was arrested.
The leading candidate in a special election for a Queens City Council seat has increased his margin to 80 votes.
The founder of the United Hindu Cultural Council Senior Center was arrested Monday and charged with stealing more than $50,000, reportedly by filing false invoices for lunches that were never served.
Police Sunday were calling an early-morning deadly fire in South Richmond Hill, Queens, suspicious.
Marisha Cheong went missing without a trace, and two months later with her body tragically found, her family said goodbye.
It happened around 6:30 p.m. last Thursday in Elmhurst. The suspect got into the woman's apartment, grabbed her, threw her to the floor and tied her up. He then stole clothing, jewelry and cash, police said.
An officer was responding to a 911 call in Queens when the patrol car hit a man crossing 40th Avenue mid-block between 10th and 11th streets, police said.
Some members of the Queens Tourism Council are pushing for a name change for a sometimes- misunderstood area of the city.
Our Glam Team Takeover continued this morning with another Sandy victim, but one who not only lost her home, but her business in the storm, and that was only the beginning.
Police Tuesday arrested a rape suspect in Queens, after they allegedly caught him trying to jump the turnstile at the Jamaica Center subway terminal.
A shutdown of 7 Train service Tuesday evening caused a nightmare ride home for Queens residents.
A New York City police officer was arrested and charged with assault and harassment this week in Queens.
Police Sunday evening were investigating the death of a 15-year-old girl whose body was found lying on the ground in Queens.
Attorneys representing the family of an unarmed Army National Guardsman killed by a New York City police detective said Saturday that they will ask federal prosecutors to review the case.
Local 1181 President Michael Cordiello said in no way is the suspension of the strike a sign of his side giving up its fight.
Hikeem Green, 38, and his girlfriend Darcell Marshall, 22, allegedly held a 19-year-old from Rockland County and a 20-year-old from New York City in a foreclosed home they illegally occupied.
An airmass that originated in the tropics continues to influence the weather in the New York City area.
The New York Mets matched a season high with their fourth straight win by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-4.
Roads throughout Manhattan will close to drivers for the second weekend in a row on Saturday for New York City Summer Streets.
A group of New York City homeowners is suing to delay the implementation of the new pied-à-terre tax, saying Mayor Zohran Mamdani bungled the rollout.
A camper and two lifeguards went to a Newark pool expecting a normal summer day. A child's life depended on all three.
An airmass that originated in the tropics continues to influence the weather in the New York City area.
Roads throughout Manhattan will close to drivers for the second weekend in a row on Saturday for New York City Summer Streets.
A group of New York City homeowners is suing to delay the implementation of the new pied-à-terre tax, saying Mayor Zohran Mamdani bungled the rollout.
The New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council claims The High Line Hotel tested positive for Legionella bacteria twice this summer.
At 10 a.m. Saturday, New York City will see its first Jamaica Rising Day Parade, which is set to take place in Brooklyn.
An airmass that originated in the tropics continues to influence the weather in the New York City area.
Friday evening brought yet another round of prolific thunderstorms to the Tri-State Area.
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.
An airmass that originated in the tropics continues to influence the weather in the New York City area.
A camper and two lifeguards went to a Newark pool expecting a normal summer day. A child's life depended on all three.
Friday evening brought yet another round of prolific thunderstorms to the Tri-State Area.
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.
New York State Police are urging people across the region to report any sightings of 32-year-old Thomas Ryan, who is wanted in connection with the death of his father. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Dozens of teenagers on Long Island are spending the summer helping their senior neighbors, and they're getting paid for it. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Friday evening brought yet another round of prolific thunderstorms to the Tri-State Area.
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.
A group of New York City homeowners is suing to delay the implementation of the new pied-à-terre tax, saying Mayor Zohran Mamdani bungled the rollout.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of documents and images related to UFOs, the fifth disclosure in recent months about the strange encounters.
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.
The New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council claims The High Line Hotel tested positive for Legionella bacteria twice this summer.
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.
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.
The New York Mets matched a season high with their fourth straight win by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-4.
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.
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 your First Alert Forecast for August 7 at 11 p.m.
A historic water crisis is unfolding right now in Puerto Rico. Facing the worst drought in decades, the island has begun rationing running water to 180,000 customers near San Juan. Lilia Luciano reports.
New York State Police are urging people across the region to report any sightings of 32-year-old Thomas Ryan, who is wanted in connection with the death of his father. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Another round of severe weather moved through the Tri-State Area on Friday, bringing flooding to New Jersey and causing a lightning strike in Westchester County. CBS News New York's Scott Padgett, Adi Guajardo and Andrew Ramos report.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your weather forecast for August 7 at 8 p.m.
