Car explodes in Queens, damaging homes and vehicles
Homes and vehicles were damaged when a parked car suddenly exploded on a residential block in South Ozone Park, Queens.
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Homes and vehicles were damaged when a parked car suddenly exploded on a residential block in South Ozone Park, Queens.
Surveillance video shows the moment a parked car exploded in Queens, damaging homes and other vehicles on the block. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Homes and vehicles were damaged when a parked car suddenly exploded on a block in Queens. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
A propane tank exploded in South Ozone Park, police said. The tank was in a car, and several windows were blow out by the blast. No injuries were reported.
A National Grid crew was making repairs in Queens when a gas line and water line were damaged Thursday.
Water is back on for 20 Queens residents after a gas line leak impacted a water line on Thursday morning.
Police say a young car enthusiast died Wednesday after crashing his car in Queens. This comes amid a recent string of street racing and car meetups in New York City. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis spoke with his loved ones.
One Long Island man's life savings were stolen right from his bank account, and he says he's been waiting a year to get it back. He believes his card was skimmed in Woodside, Queens before he says the thieves made purchases in Pennsylvania and Las Vegas. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan has his plea for help.
Chopper 2 was over the scene as dirty liquid shot up from the ground Thursday morning.
Some NYC voters reported that it took several attempts to scan their ballots at polling sites in Queens on Election Day.
Some voters in Queens had to deal with machine malfunctions Tuesday. CBS News New York investigative reporter Mahsa Saeidi has the story.
The MTA says A train service to the Rockaways is shutting down for four months starting in 2025, impacting thousands of riders.
The MTA says A train service to the Rockaways is shutting down for five months starting in 2025, impacting thousands of riders.
Police say the suspects threw red paint outside of the entrance on Saturday morning on 28th Avenue near College Point Boulevard. So far, no arrests have been made. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
A man and a woman died in a house fire in Jamaica, Queens on Saturday.
Queens elected officials and community leaders announced a seven-point plan to crack down on crime and clean up Roosevelt Avenue. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge spoke with community members about the new safety initiative.
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In Connecticut, police have identified a Queens man as person of interest in a shooting at the University of Bridgeport.
Residents and lawmakers are calling for a new street design and improved enforcement to rid the impacted neighborhoods of sex trafficking and other illegal activity.
One girl was killed and another was critically injured while subway surfing Sunday night in Queens, police say.
CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports from Corona on the latest incident in a troubling trend.
One girl was killed and another was critically injured while subway surfing Sunday night in Queens, police sources say. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports from the 7 line.
The 10th annual Red Gala was held over the weekend in Howard Beach, Queens.
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CBS News New York's John Elliott visited the Bellaire School, a magnet school in Queens.
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.
Edison Township Council members approved emergency appropriations needed to get furloughed employees back on the job on Friday.
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.
Edison Township Council members approved emergency appropriations needed to get furloughed employees back on the job on Friday.
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.
Edison Township Council members approved emergency appropriations needed to get furloughed employees back on the job on Friday.
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.
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Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
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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.
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Hundreds of furloughed employees in Edison, New Jersey, will be getting back to work on Friday. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.