Authorities Investigate Possible Fire Attack At Queens Islamic Center
The FDNY says a blaze outside the Imam Al-Khoei Foundation building in Queens was brought under control quickly Sunday night.
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The FDNY says a blaze outside the Imam Al-Khoei Foundation building in Queens was brought under control quickly Sunday night.
Investigators are alleging that a Queens teacher tried to bribe students with better grades in exchange for supportive testimony at a disciplinary hearing.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority says the 35-year-old employee has worked with the agency since 2007.
State Sen. Tony Avella is calling on the city to provide more funding for curb and sidewalk repair and reduce the enormous wait time that residents are experiencing.
We're at number 3 on the WCBS Newsradio 880 countdown of the top 11 Tri-State area news stories of 2011, and a major political scandal.
New York has a law that protects good samaritans, but some elected officials say it doesn't go far enough.
Authorities are looking for two suspects, one of whom allegedly flashed a badge with a police logo and forced his victim to disrobe before sexually assaulting her in her apartment.
Fake NFL jerseys, Disney knock-offs, and replicas of an Angry Birds toy are all part of the massive seizure of counterfeit goods announced Thursday by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Police say they're looking for 33-year-old Eldin Ahmetovic and 32-year-old Yulia Bushuyeva in connection with at least a dozen break-ins.
Police say an Indian man between 20 and 30-years-old walked up to a 25-year-old woman in Flushing, groped her and then took off on foot.
It opened in late October and has proven to be very popular, with over 20,000 visitors on the weekends.
"I helped her, because he dragged her behind my house," Lashanda Vickers told CBS 2's John Slattery. "I heard her screaming and I grabbed one of my big kitchen knives and I came out to help her."
The NYPD released a chilling video Thursday night of a rape suspect sneaking up on his latest victim. A woman was walking on 154th Street in the Jamaica section of Queens early Wednesday morning when she was attacked.
Queens is home to a wide range of attractions and events. Check out our picks of the best family winter activities in Queens.
A 25-year-old woman has died after being shot in the head and torso Monday morning. Also shot and critically injured in their Queens home was the woman's 57-year-old mother.
The nieces of Queens bus shooting victim Marvin Gilkes remembered their uncle Monday, saying he was "everything a little girl could ever ask for."
Police arrested 34-year-old Damel Burton Friday night.
The NYPD is angry, and apparently for a very good reason. A manhunt is currently underway for a suspect that attempted to shoot two officers in the Jackson Heights section of Queens on Friday afternoon.
Authorities announced the arrest the 39-year-old Cato, of Queens, on Friday night. Cato has been charged with forcible touching, harassment and sexual abuse.
The incident occurred on a MTA Q-111 bus around 4 p.m. Friday near Sutphin Blvd. and Archer Ave. in Jamaica.
The suspect is described a man about 6'0'' and approximately 40-years-old. Police have released a sketch of the suspect and are asking anyone with information to come forward.
State Senator Jose Peralta will introduce legislation this week that would require local health departments to implement a letter-grading system for street vendors, similar to the current restaurant grading system.
Police say two men in their 20s walked into the Mobil station on Queens Boulevard in Rego Park and flashed weapons.
Detectives say the driver, 30-year-old Michael Tarduno Jr., fled the scene of the crash in his Ford F-350 pickup truck.
The fire broke out just after 1 a.m. at a home in Woodside.
A search continued Saturday for the suspect in a homicide in Orange County, New York.
Mariano Rivera was back on the field at the Yankees' annual Old-Timers' Day on Saturday.
Jamaican pride was on display on the streets of Brooklyn as a first-of-its-kind parade kicked off Saturday.
The New York Yankees beat the Atlanta Braves 5-4 Saturday.
A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Hell's Kitchen early Saturday morning.
A search continued Saturday for the suspect in a homicide in Orange County, New York.
Jamaican pride was on display on the streets of Brooklyn as a first-of-its-kind parade kicked off Saturday.
A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Hell's Kitchen early Saturday morning.
A third body was found Saturday in the Bronx apartment building where a deadly fire broke out earlier this week, officials say.
The New York area will get some brief relief Sunday from the humid weather.
The New York area will get some brief relief Sunday from the humid weather.
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.
The New York area will get some brief relief Sunday from the humid weather.
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.
In a narrow 50-49 vote, President Trump's former defense lawyer was confirmed as attorney general in a vote early Saturday.
The measure was approved in a 90 to 6 vote and now goes to the House.
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.
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.
Mariano Rivera was back on the field at the Yankees' annual Old-Timers' Day on Saturday.
The New York Yankees beat the Atlanta Braves 5-4 Saturday.
The New York Yankees rallied past the Atlanta Braves 3-2 on Friday night in a rain-delayed game that ended after midnight.
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 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.
The nation has a new permanent attorney general after months of debate. This comes as tensions remain high in the Middle East over management of the Strait of Hormuz. Taurean Small reports.
A manhunt continues Saturday for an Orange County murder suspect who is considered armed and dangerous.
A man who was lying in the street was struck and killed in the Concourse section of the Bronx early Saturday morning.
CBS News New York's Craig Allen has your First Alert Forecast for August 8 at 6 p.m.
Jamaican pride was on display on the streets of Brooklyn as a first-of-its-kind parade kicked off Saturday. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
