Addisleigh Park, Queens was once dubbed "Black Hollywood East"
Many years ago, Addisleigh Park, Queens was the place to be. It was known to many as "Black Hollywood East."
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Many years ago, Addisleigh Park, Queens was the place to be. It was known to many as "Black Hollywood East."
Only 30% of eighth graders across the U.S. are proficient in reading, according to new data. But in the Diocese of Brooklyn, almost 70% of students currently in eighth grade are thriving in both English and math.
A small parcel of land is sparking big debate in Queens, where a local church is looking to sell a piece of its property for needed revenue, but some neighbors say new development in the space could do more harm than good. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan reports.
CBS News New York's Elle McLogan shows us how the landmarked historic district of Addisleigh Park endures as a symbol of resilience and pride.
Police say it happened at the intersection of 35th Avenue and 13th Street in Astoria, and the driver and front passenger ran from the accident but the garbage truck driver stayed at the scene.
What started out as a missing person's case has ended in a homicide investigation in Queens. Police sources say a real estate broker was murdered, and as CBS News New York's John Dias reports, his body was dumped on the side of a highway.
A great-grandmother in Queens turned 103 on Friday. She hasn't lost her sparkle and shared with CBS News New York's Elle McLogan her special recipe for a long and beautiful life.
Irv Gotti, the famed hip-hop music executive from NYC, has died at the age of 54, Def Jam confirms.
There is no 7 train service between Flushing-Main Street and Queensboro Plaza due to police activity at Junction Blvd.
As CBS News New York's John Dias reports, weeks of going up against the city may be paying off for hundreds of parents and school faculty.
The NYPD is looking for three men and a woman in connection with robberies targeting ride share drivers in Brooklyn and Queens.
Irv Gotti, Murder, Inc. hip-hop executive from NYC, has died at the age of 54, Def Jam confirms.
Cosmetologist Fei Min is accused of repeatedly injecting unknown substances into the face, neck and breasts of a woman.
Change is coming for commuters in Queens now that the MTA has secured board approval for its bus network redesign. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan has been following the story for months and has the latest from Queens Village.
She is accused of administering injections she wasn't licensed to give. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis has the latest.
The FDNY responded to a three-story apartment building in Ridgewood, Queens around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Two teenagers were charged with stealing a New York City subway train and taking it for a joyride in Queens, the NYPD says.
Six children and three adults were hurt when in the accident in Queens Village.
A rally was held in Queens on Saturday as enforcement operations targeting migrants who entered the country illegally continue. Faith groups and community leaders agree criminals must be deported, but say the raids are creating widespread fire and violate constitutional rights.
Public schools across New York state were closed Wednesday to recognize the Lunar New Year as an official holiday for the first time. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan went to Flushing, Queens to see how the community is celebrating the Year of the Snake.
Police say several members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua were arrested in the Bronx on Tuesday as part of a first-of-its-kind gun trafficking operation.
Three were indicted Wednesday, and police say it was a first-of-its-kind gun trafficking operation. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
The search is on for several suspects who police say stole and vandalized a subway train.
CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook covers transportation for us and has an update from the latest MTA meeting.
Police are searching for a man accused of trying to rape a woman in Queens early Friday morning.
Earlier this month, a car service driver picked up a passenger in Brooklyn for an agreed-to ride to New Jersey. It turns out, it wasn't a ride. It was a robbery, and the driver was shot and nearly killed.
The software company at the center of a New Jersey noncitizen voting controversy fired back Thursday, saying the state is responsible for the snafu.
An emergency meeting will get underway Thursday evening in Edison, one of New Jersey's largest municipalities.
Labor Day is late this year, creating an even longer gap between the end of most summer programs and the start of school.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
Earlier this month, a car service driver picked up a passenger in Brooklyn for an agreed-to ride to New Jersey. It turns out, it wasn't a ride. It was a robbery, and the driver was shot and nearly killed.
Labor Day is late this year, creating an even longer gap between the end of most summer programs and the start of school.
A suspect is in custody after a double stabbing on the Upper West Side, police say.
New security camera footage shows the moments a man set off fireworks, shot an airsoft gun and lit the outside of a federal building in Manhattan on fire.
An old brick sewer collapsed under a street in Yonkers, opening up a big sinkhole Thursday morning.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area Tuesday after a brief reprieve.
Storms brought flooding rains, damaging winds, hail and lightning to New York and New Jersey on Saturday.
While the air quality is improving, haze still lingers as New Yorkers brace for upcoming rain and possibly severe storms Saturday.
A tornado warning was issued in parts of New Jersey on Thursday evening.
The software company at the center of a New Jersey noncitizen voting controversy fired back Thursday, saying the state is responsible for the snafu.
An emergency meeting will get underway Thursday evening in Edison, one of New Jersey's largest municipalities.
Edison, one of New Jersey's largest municipalities, has furloughed hundreds of workers as it deals with budget woes.
The National Weather Service on Wednesday confirmed four tornadoes touched down in northern New Jersey and New York during severe storms on Tuesday.
There were two confirmed tornadoes in northern New Jersey on Tuesday.
There are some Long Island Rail Road service changes planned for the weekend.
A Long Island father suffered a catastrophic spinal cord injury, and doctors thought he would never walk again. But as CBS News New York's Jessica Moore explains, he's now defying the odds.
Labor Day is late this year, creating an even longer gap between the end of most summer programs and the start of school.
There was a public hearing on Tuesday night over a proposed Islamic boarding school and mosque in the Long Island hamlet of Bay Shore.
An electrical transformer caught fire outside the Nassau County Court Building on Long Island on Tuesday.
The software company at the center of a New Jersey noncitizen voting controversy fired back Thursday, saying the state is responsible for the snafu.
An emergency meeting will get underway Thursday evening in Edison, one of New Jersey's largest municipalities.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
The Justice Department withdrew its subpoenas for New York Times reporters during a court heraing Thursday, after a judge grilled government lawyers for making "errors."
New York City says the average bus speed on Fordham Road in the Bronx is 5 mph, which is why ground was broken Wednesday on a major redesign.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
For the third day in a row, the NYC Health Department has announced a death in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
A second death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Saturday.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The final show of Jay-Z's anniversary concert series at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours after hundreds of ticketless fans flooded the gates and breached security, according to officials.
Jay-Z and some very special guests took over Yankee Stadium on Friday night, performing to a sold-out crowd.
There were 89 people arrested in the New York area over the course of the World Cup, the NYPD said.
Nicolás Fernández scored on a first-half penalty kick and Agustín Ojeda found the net in the second half to help New York City FC hold off the Columbus Crew 2-1 on Wednesday night.
The Philadelphia Union beat the New York Red Bulls 3-1 on Wednesday night for their first win in more than three months.
The New York Yankees beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0 Wednesday night for a doubleheader split.
Joey Ortiz went 3 for 3 and was a homer away from the cycle to help the Brewers defeat the Mets 4-3 on Wednesday.
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.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
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.
Iglesias, known to his music fans as "Candelita," is joining the production of "Buena Vista Social Club." Starting Aug. 27, Iglesias will play the role of the narrator in the musical. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
The turtle was rescued in the waters off Massachusetts back in November, suffering from what's called "cold stunning." CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
The blaze started at around 11 a.m. on Thursday in a two-story home on Belmont Avenue in East New York. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
There are some Long Island Rail Road service changes planned for the weekend.
Penn Station could get a new name if Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy gets his way.
