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In response to constituents complaining about droppings scattered about on the sidewalks under 7 Train stations, City Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer has spearheaded an effort combat the problem.
The push comes following an incident last month in which a convicted sex offender was accused of molesting two young girls in a public library in Flushing, Queens.
Rajwinder Kaur, 26, was last seen on Sunday around 8 p.m. inside her home on 198th Street in Hollis.
The bus in south Ozone Park is running on a new route, but it's a change that proved an unwelcome surprise for some.
Police responding to a call of 'shots fired' in Springfield Gardens, Queens found three black males dead, each with multiple gunshot wounds, on Saturday morning.
The incident happened on June 23 at the New York City public library on Main Street in Flushing.
She is 21-years-old, looks more like a teenager - and is hardly your typical vision of the heroic lifeguard. But Emily Harms from Bellerose, Queens, is all that and more. Earlier this week, she saved the life of an 11-year-old boy. She visited The Couch to share her story.
An 11-year-old boy might not be alive if not for her heroism and CBS 2's Scott Rapoport spoke with her Thursday to hear the remarkable story.
The NYPD is asking the public for assistance in tracking down a sexual abuse, rape, and robbery suspect in Queens.
A man is dead following a collision involving a van and a bus at the intersection of 39th Ave and 69th Street.in Queens.
The Macy's fireworks have been held over the Hudson River since 2009, at which time it was just to celebrate Henry Hudson's discovery of Manhattan. Several elected officials are calling for the display's return to the East River.
A man is suspected of killing his girlfriend after once threatening to hunt her down, "like a dog in the streets."
The suspect, who is believed to be in his 20s, has struck once each of the last three days, police said.
HOPE Week, the New York Yankees' annual team effort to get out and help local communities, continued Tuesday in Queens.
Zackary Nazario was last seen inside his family's Rockaway Boulevard home just before 1 a.m. Thursday. He wasn't wearing a shirt and had on only underwear when he went missing, police said.
The bus was traveling westbound on 87th when it was hit by the cab headed southbound on 150th, police said.
Back in March, Humane Law Enforcement agents with the ASPCA were called to a home in the Richmond Hill section of Queens after someone reported a dog was tied to a tree with no food or water, officials said.
George Ayala was taken to the hospital on June 10 after he was found lying on the ground with severe head trauma in the area of 161 Street and 89 Avenue, police said.
Tara Driscoll, 34, of Bay Shore, was sentenced today to six years probation with sex offender conditions.
The lawsuit was filed Wednesday in state Supreme Court in Queens. It contends the airline should have known that Clayton Osbon was unfit to fly.
Samuel Doctor, 22, was arrested today in connection with the attack that occurred at the corner of Rockaway Beach Boulevard and Beach 91st Street on Sunday.
Giants offensive lineman David Diehl was released following his court appearance, but has had his New York driving privileges revoked, prosecutors said.
New York Giants offensive lineman David Diehl was arrested in connection with a suspected DWI, according to police.
Sal Medina couldn't believe what was unfolding before his eyes as a white livery cab came to a stop next to his newsstand on Delancey Street.
The suspect, identified as Ibrahima Ragis, is wanted for three attacks on May 19, 28 and June 3. Anyone with information on any of these incidents is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-577-TIPS.
Storm chances could disrupt some fireworks displays in the Tri-State Area as the heat wave throughout the New York, New Jersey area continues.
Reigning champion Joey Chestnut ate 66 hot dogs and buns to win the 2026 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest while Miki Sudo ate 38 3/4 to win the women's competition.
Macy's 4th of July fireworks show in New York City is set to celebrate America's 250th birthday this Saturday.
Forty ships from the United States and around the world set sail at 9:30 a.m. from the Verrazzano Bridge, marking the largest parade of tall ships ever assembled.
The New York Yankees ended a seven-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night.
Storm chances could disrupt some fireworks displays in the Tri-State Area as the heat wave throughout the New York, New Jersey area continues.
Reigning champion Joey Chestnut ate 66 hot dogs and buns to win the 2026 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest while Miki Sudo ate 38 3/4 to win the women's competition.
Macy's 4th of July fireworks show in New York City is set to celebrate America's 250th birthday this Saturday.
Forty ships from the United States and around the world set sail at 9:30 a.m. from the Verrazzano Bridge, marking the largest parade of tall ships ever assembled.
A cluster of Legionnaires' disease cases on New York City's Upper East Side is under investigation, health officials say.
Storm chances could disrupt some fireworks displays in the Tri-State Area as the heat wave throughout the New York, New Jersey area continues.
The brutal heat wave caused power problems across New York City on Friday.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100 degrees set on this date in 1966.
The New York, New Jersey area is dealing with extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources try to keep residents cool.
Dangerously hot weather is beginning in the New York City area, with an Extreme Heat Warning about to go into effect.
Storm chances could disrupt some fireworks displays in the Tri-State Area as the heat wave throughout the New York, New Jersey area continues.
The brutal heat wave caused power problems across New York City on Friday.
It was not immediately clear how many Delaney Hall detainees were impacted by the air conditioning issue or whether repairs were complete.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100 degrees set on this date in 1966.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Storm chances could disrupt some fireworks displays in the Tri-State Area as the heat wave throughout the New York, New Jersey area continues.
A beachgoer suffered a shark bite at Jones Beach, officials confirmed, a day after multiple shark sightings at Long Island and New York City beaches.
The brutal heat wave caused power problems across New York City on Friday.
From Long Island to the World Cup, Joe Scally is making his hometown proud playing with the U.S. men's national team.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100° set on this date in 1966. That was the last time we hit 100° in Central Park was in 2012. CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn, Doug Williams, Mahsa Saeidi, Dave Carlin and Christine Sloan have team coverage.
Brooklyn residents say loose boards and protruding nails on the Coney Island boardwalk have caused serious injuries.
CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations.
President Trump hasn't committed to a firm number of people who will receive clemency — he's scheduled to have a meeting on pardons Friday afternoon, sources said.
It was not immediately clear how many Delaney Hall detainees were impacted by the air conditioning issue or whether repairs were complete.
New York City Zohran Mamdani remained unperturbed after taking a viral roasting for telling sweat-soaked New Yorkers in the middle of an expected heat wave to set their thermostats to 78° to protect the power grid.
A cluster of Legionnaires' disease cases on New York City's Upper East Side is under investigation, health officials say.
Dozens of cyclosporiasis cases were reported across New York state between May 1 and June 16, the CDC says.
Westchester County health officials say people should avoid recreational activities along a stretch of the Hudson River until further notice due to a massive raw sewage discharge.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from executing subpoenas in a criminal probe that sought transgender care records for patients treated at New York hospitals.
The Empire State Building lit up in blue for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding Friday night.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The NYPD has announced street closures around Madison Square Garden for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated to 20 local and national charities ahead of their wedding Friday.
Two elite event designers shared their thoughts on how Taylor Swift's team might transform Madison Square Garden.
The New York Yankees ended a seven-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Camilo Doval forced in the go-ahead run with a bases-loaded walk in a four-run 11th inning that gave the Tigers a 6-2 victory over the Yankees on Wednesday.
Sean Keys hit his first career home run, Myles Straw added a pinch-hit shot and the Blue Jays beat the Mets 9-3 in a Canada Day matinee Wednesday.
The Boston Celtics have reportedly signed NBA free agents Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley Jr.
Brooklyn residents say loose boards and protruding nails on the Coney Island boardwalk have caused serious injuries.
The World Cup is renewing the call for ferry service from West Harlem.
As children cooled off in a splash pad steps from the empty Red Hook Pool, families in the neighborhood said they are once again waiting for answers about when the public pool will open for the summer.
Miss Subways was a citywide contest that highlighted everyday New York women doing amazing things. The competition no longer exists but former titleholders say the message still rings true.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
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.
People at Jones Beach say they aren't deterred after a shark bit a man's foot the day before the Fourth of July. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
An aircraft parade flew in formations over the Hudson River and the Verrazzano Bridge ahead of the Sail4th 250 event.
It's going to be another extremely hot day, and stormy weather could disrupt some fireworks displays in the Tri-State Area. CBS News New York Meteorologist John Elliott has the forecast.
CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler is in Ridgewood, New Jersey and Meteorologist John Elliott is at the Intrepid.
Some went early to get a good beach spot while others are awaiting the annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
