2 killed in Queens house fire, FDNY says
An 86-year-old woman and 61-year-old man were killed. They were believed to be a mother and son.
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An 86-year-old woman and 61-year-old man were killed. They were believed to be a mother and son.
Officials said an 86-year-old woman and a 61-year-old man were killed Monday night. CBS New York's Maurice Dubois reports.
A railroad company crew recently came to collect trash on the tracks near the intersection of 60th Street and 60th Drive in Maspeth.
A crew recently came to collect trash on the tracks near the intersection of 60th Street and 60th Drive in Maspeth. CBS New York's Elle McLogan reports.
The fire was reported around 12:30 p.m. inside the kitchen of a multi-story home on 108th Street.
FDNY officials say the fire appears to have been accidental.
Police said they found their way into the operator compartments and drove the cars a short distance before running away. CBS New York's Doug Williams reports.
Police said the suspects found their way into the operator compartments and drove the cars a short distance before running away.
Police say the suspects got into the operator's compartment and drove two cars a short distance near the Forest Hills-71st Avenue station.
Borough president says his office receives daily complaints of some taking advantage of privilege when parking.
In a recent exclusive, CBS New York's Elle McLogan investigated cars in no-standing zones around Jamaica station, displaying badges and placards to deter ticketing.
The U.S. Geological Survey said an earthquake measuring 1.7 magnitude was reported in Queens early Tuesday.
Police say the 24-year-old driver from North Carolina was killed along with four passengers from Queens when they hit the center median and collided with another vehicle early New Year's morning.
People on Roosevelt Island reported what they believed to be multiple explosions that caused their buildings to shake around 6 a.m. Tuesday. Officials now confirm an earthquake hit the area near Astoria just minutes before. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports from the scene.
Police say the 24-year-old driver from North Carolina was killed along with four passengers from Queens when they hit the center median and collided with another vehicle early New Year's morning.
The incident was reported shortly before 6 a.m. Tuesday at 580 Main Street, south of the Roosevelt Island Bridge & Tram.
Neighbors said that part of the Cross Island Parkway is a hotspot for accidents.
An investigation is underway into a horrific crash on the Cross Island Parkway that killed five people in Queens. Residents told CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal the stretch of roadway is dangerous. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3S4kARf
More than 400 people were displaced after flames engulfed their Sunnyside apartment building days before Christmas.
Nearly two weeks after a fire ripped through a Queens apartment building, hundreds of tenants are still without a permanent place to stay, and now they're facing an approaching deadline to decide where they'll go. CBS New York's Elle McLogan reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3vsBjob
Five people were killed Monday after two vehicles crashed on the Cross Island Parkway in Whitestone, Queens. Residents who live in the area told CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian that section of road is dangerous. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3S4kARf
Sen. Michael Gianaris claims it was caused by a city error, but the parks department says that's not the case.
Residents in Astoria, Queens, say the city planted trees in the middle of the sidewalk. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3vepjqi
Neighbors said that part of the Cross Island Parkway is a hotspot for accidents. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
Police said at least two cars were involved in the crash near Exit 36N, where the Cross Island connects with the Whitestone Expressway. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
A federal appeals court has restricted access to one of the most common means of abortion in the U.S. by blocking the mailing of mifepristone.
Between the FIFA World Cup and America 250 celebrations, there's a lot going on in New York City this summer, and security will be tight.
A man who was shot inside the Freehold Borough Public Library in New Jersey on Thursday remains in critical condition, officials say.
A suspect in a deadly shooting at a Chick-fil-A in New Jersey has been arrested, police say.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
Between the FIFA World Cup and America 250 celebrations, there's a lot going on in New York City this summer, and security will be tight.
The NYPD has released harrowing bodycam video of a deadly police shooting of a man with a machete who had slashed three people at Grand Central Station.
Thousands rallied on International Workers' Day across the five boroughs, including on Wall Street, where hundreds blocked the New York Stock Exchange.
The Trump Administration is once again taking aim at New York City's congestion pricing program.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area this week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
A man who was shot inside the Freehold Borough Public Library in New Jersey on Thursday remains in critical condition, officials say.
A suspect in a deadly shooting at a Chick-fil-A in New Jersey has been arrested, police say.
FIFA and NJ Transit said unsanctioned shuttle and bus companies will not be allowed to drop off ticketholders at MetLife Stadium.
A shooting at a library in Freehold, New Jersey, is under investigation.
A suspect is in custody after two people were stabbed to death on Long Island early Friday morning, Nassau County police said.
Suffolk County officials say contamination from a former Grumman Navy site is far worse than previously acknowledged and is still spreading.
The Suffolk County Police Department has converted a seized 2020 Corvette Stingray Coupe into a full-fledged police car, with lights and siren, to raise awareness about driving while under the influence.
Residents said anti-Muslim vandalism was found on at least eight stop signs in the area of Carto Circle in Deer Park.
Rumblings of a possible LIRR strike are putting commuters on edge. The MTA says it's preparing for a potential walkout, while union leaders say they're fighting for a fair deal.
Thousands rallied on International Workers' Day across the five boroughs, including on Wall Street, where hundreds blocked the New York Stock Exchange.
The Trump Administration is once again taking aim at New York City's congestion pricing program.
Negotiations over a $500 million dollar government aid package for Spirit stalled after bondholders balked at the terms.
The New York governor wants confirmation that ICE agent Jonathan Ross was not moved to New York after the Minneapolis killing of Renee Good.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing pressure from opposing sides regarding a housing voucher program. While some want it to expand, others want to curb its growth.
Keyport residents say they're on edge because of dozens of cancer cases over the years in a neighborhood near the former Aeromarine landfill.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
Travelers at Newark Airport may have been exposed to an individual with measles, New Jersey health officials warn.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
The 16th Annual Lustgarten Foundation New York City Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research was held Sunday in Battery Park City.
"The Ed Sullivan Show" on CBS brought the evolution of rock music into America's living rooms. More than 50 years after Sullivan died, he's getting the ultimate rock 'n' roll honor.
Megan Thee Stallion has decided to end her run with "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" early, the Broadway show announced on Monday.
The woman accusing Harvey Weinstein of raping her at a Manhattan hotel room in 2013 took the stand Monday in the third trial of the disgraced movie mogul.
Ticketmaster will be rereleasing tickets for Harry Styles' upcoming concerts in New York City that were originally purchased by scalpers, the company says.
The upcoming fashion exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art includes 25 mannequins based on real bodies.
FIFA and NJ Transit said unsanctioned shuttle and bus companies will not be allowed to drop off ticketholders at MetLife Stadium.
The Knicks had their biggest playoff victory in franchise history, overwhelming and eliminating the Hawks 140-89 in Game 6 on Thursday night.
The soccer clinic at the Jamaica YMCA turned into a dream come true when the kids were given free tickets to a World Cup match.
The Nationals beat the Mets 5-4 Thursday, dealing reeling New York its 17th loss in 20 games.
The Washington Nationals routed the reeling New York Mets 14-2 on a rainy Wednesday night at Citi Field.
In New York City, where land is at a premium, a stockpile of pristine soil unearthed at construction sites helps lower emissions and support urban farmers.
Have you ever wondered what happens to a restaurant's leftover or unsold food at the end of the day? Food access advocates say it could make a big difference if it were served to the community.
A new report finds a shortage of courts, fields and swimming pools in some New York City neighborhoods.
Residents living near New York City's busiest airports say the noise overhead has escalated from a nuisance to a health concern.
Construction began Tuesday on a major redesign of Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn.
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 Empire State Building celebrated its 95th birthday Friday.
Episcopal Health Services opened a new outpatient facility in the Rockaways on Friday.
The 40-mile ride through New York City starts Sunday at around 7:30 a.m.
A man who was shot inside the Freehold Borough Public Library in New Jersey on Thursday remains in critical condition, officials say. As CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports, the investigation is still ongoing, and the incident has left the community shaken.
NJ Transit and the FIFA host committee want fans to stick to the official plan, leaving private car and shuttle companies unhappy they won't benefit from the event. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
