Man Arrested In Queens After Nunchucks Found In Car
Police said a man was arrested after making an illegal U-turn in Jamaica, Queens near JFK Airport and officers found nunchucks in his back seat.
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Police said a man was arrested after making an illegal U-turn in Jamaica, Queens near JFK Airport and officers found nunchucks in his back seat.
A fire broke out in a three-story building on 89th Avenue in Jamaica, Queens early Sunday morning.
Police were on a manhunt for a serial mugger in Queens responsible for at least 10 attacks since the beginning of the year.
Some cabbies said Mayor Bloomberg's proposal of allowing some livery cabs to accept street hails in the outer boroughs would adversely affect them.
A stubborn blaze at a one-story commercial building in Queens took more than 10 hours to bring under control and injured seven firefighters, one seriously.
The trial starts this week for a 29-year-old New York man accused of killing a husband and wife at their Connecticut jewelry store in 2005.
Police are warning women in Jamaica, Queens to be on high alert for a group of robbers they say are targeting older women getting in and out of their cars.
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A Manhattan lawyer representing some passengers who were stranded on an A train in Queens for seven hours last week says it was a hostile and unsanitary environment.
The location of Seinfeld characters Frank and Estelle Costanza's Queens home was among the many places in the outer-boroughs left buried under snow for days.
Bloomberg called the slow response to clearing snow from city streets "unacceptable." He said he doesn't believe the Sanitation Department dragged out the plowing process, but will launch an investigation.
Streets remain in the city's outer boroughs that still haven't been plowed three days after the tri-state was blasted with a weekend blizzard, and Mayor Bloomberg is admitting the city messed up.
A woman in Queens wants a personal apology, saying the city's flawed response is to blame for her mother's death during Sunday's blizzard.
One side of the street is a snowy mess, but the other is lean and clear. Why the difference? That was the situation on Wednesday in Nassau County's Floral Park and Little Neck, just across the street in Queens.
Police closed off a portion of the Long Island Expressway Wednesday afternoon after a truck skidded off the road and into a snow bank.
Passenger Susan Jutt called CBS 2 Monday morning just after 5:30 a.m. She and approximately 400 other riders had been stuck on a frigid, elevated A train for just over five hours by that time.
Just over 1,000 Con Edison customers remain without power in the New York City
A subway ride home from Kennedy Airport turned into a nightmare for passengers, who were stuck on the train car for nearly 11 hours.
City police say officers shot and killed a man who was armed with a knife. The NYPD says uniformed officers responding to an emergency call were confronted by the man in Queens last night.
Police said 30-year-old Clement Hunter ran a red light and failed to signal while making a right hand turn in Jamaica.
Two City Council members joined business leaders from Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx Sunday to speak out against a proposed 25-cent parking meter hike.
A widowed mother faced the monster who murdered her husband in a random, drug-induced drive-by shooting spree on Thursday.
Stephen Dixon died on March 12, 2009. He was 61.
A Long Island man has been charged with stealing $465,000 from the 91-year-old mother of a deceased co-worker.
The fire broke out on the top floor of a six-story residential building at 35-10 150th St.
A retired New York City police chief died Friday after drowning in a backyard pool on Long Island, police say.
The National Dominican Day Parade returns to New York City on Sunday.
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the New York Mets 9-0 on Saturday night to end a four-game skid.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
A search continued Saturday for the suspect in a homicide in Orange County, New York.
A retired New York City police chief died Friday after drowning in a backyard pool on Long Island, police say.
The National Dominican Day Parade returns to New York City on Sunday.
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.
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.
The NYPD is mourning the death of a former chief.
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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.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
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.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
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.
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.
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A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
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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.
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.
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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.
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The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
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CBS News New York's Craig Allen has your First Alert Forecast for August 8 at 11 p.m.
FDNY and NYPD crews were seen in the water near Liberty Island on Saturday night.
The jackpot for Saturday night's Powerball rose to $856 million. New Yorkers told CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian what they would do with the winnings.
The NYPD is mourning the death of a former chief.
Firefighters recovered a third body from a charred apartment building in the Bronx on Saturday, three days after an explosion in the building. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
