Queens residents want trash-ridden railroad tracks cleaned up
One resident reported the problem in April to the train operator, New York & Atlantic Railway, but hasn't seen action.
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One resident reported the problem in April to the train operator, New York & Atlantic Railway, but hasn't seen action.
From accelerating our commute to transporting the goods we rely on, trains keep New York running, but instead of making life easier, some Queens residents tell us their neighborhood railroad tracks are a blight. CBS New York's Elle McLogan takes us to Maspeth. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3GmL2P9
Farmers markets and community gardens in New York City will have to stop collecting food scraps on Jan. 1.
A driver suddenly sped off and struck Quintas Chen when he and his father were crossing College Point Boulevard in Flushing, according to police. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Tomorrow, we'll be live at Francis Lewis High School in Fresh Meadows, Queens.
The driver did not stay on the scene.
A 3-year-old boy was struck by a driver and killed in Queens on Wednesday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3R4SgfO
A Queens man who holds the Guiness World Record for the largest gingerbread village unveiled his latest creation at Chelsea Market on Wednesday. Jon Lovitch built the display, which has 800 handmade and home-baked gingerbread houses.
It's part of the city's plan for the first-ever regulated community vending at Corona Plaza.
Complaints about unlicensed vendors creating unsanitary conditions and fueling crime around Corona Plaza led the city to shut down sales. Wednesday, newly licensed vendors returned. CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3N5AeJa
This Friday, Class Act with Chris Wragge will be live at Francis Lewis High School in Fresh Meadows, Queens.
Local residents say getting around the busy travel hub is anything but easy.
Where the subway, AirTrain, and railroad converge, Jamaica Station is the heartbeat of New York transportation. Burt locals say getting around the travel hub is anything but easy. CBS New York's Elle McLogan reports.
CBS New York spoke to families in Astoria calling for change after losing loved ones in traffic collisions.
CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge spoke to families in Astoria calling for change after losing loved ones in traffic collisions.
Elected officials said 2023 has been one of the worst years for traffic fatalities in Western Queens since Vision Zero was implemented in 2014, with the goal of achieving zero traffic-related deaths. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
We have an exciting announcement about where we're going for our next Class Act. This Friday, we will be broadcasting CBS2 This Morning live from Francis Lewis High School in Fresh Meadows, Queens.
Students streamed out of school Monday supervised by dozens of police, school safety agents and school officials.
Students streamed out of Hillcrest High on Monday supervised by dozens of police, school safety agents and school officials. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
The conductor, a 49-year-old woman, was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries.
Police are looking for three individuals accused of throwing ice at an MTA train conductor. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/47QB8kM
Players say they've been asking the city for years to fix the Kissena Park bocce court's cracking wood, warped equipment storage box and water fountain that runs dry.
Players say they've been asking the city for years to upgrade the decades-old bocce court at Kissena Park. CBS New York's Elle McLogan reports.
Some tables chose to forgo the Thanksgiving turkey in favor of a vegan option this year.
When officers arrived on the scene, police say a man inside the building fired shots out the window.
The New York Knicks routed the Chicago Bulls 136-96 on Friday night in a game they led by 47 points.
The surging Hawks routed the Nets 141-107 on Friday night for their fourth straight victory and 18th in 20 games.
The Flyers beat the Islanders 3-1 on Friday night to move within one point of the Islanders for third place in the Metropolitan Division.
Easter weekend kicks off with May-like weather in the New York area before rain returns for the holiday.
With just over one square mile of land, the City of Hoboken says the 2026 FIFA World Cup could be a once-in-a-generation opportunity for homeowners.
Easter weekend kicks off with May-like weather in the New York area before rain returns for the holiday.
New York City's attempt to reduce class sizes will likely be pushed back for two years, a state senator told CBS News New York.
Stony Brook University professor Timothy Glotch is one of 10 scientists selected to shape research plans for NASA's next Artemis missions.
The struggle for some dementia patients and caregivers just to get through the day can be daunting and stressful, but some programs in New York are helping alleviate stress.
Social media influencers are driving a dangerous trend of people trespassing to explore abandoned buildings, New York State Police say.
Easter weekend kicks off with May-like weather in the New York area before rain returns for the holiday.
UConn's jaw-dropping buzzer beater catapulted them to the Final Four.
Bridgeport firefighter Terrence Cramer was killed after his girlfriend's ex shot him in a fit of rage at a Connecticut home, according to an arrest warrant.
Jabari Bush is accused of fatally shooting active-duty Bridgeport Firefighter Terrence Cramer in Shelton, police said.
Warmer weather will return to New York City and the surrounding area soon.
Easter weekend kicks off with May-like weather in the New York area before rain returns for the holiday.
With just over one square mile of land, the City of Hoboken says the 2026 FIFA World Cup could be a once-in-a-generation opportunity for homeowners.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving into Drumthwacket, the governor's official residence in Princeton.
A pastor in New Jersey was taken into custody by immigration agents while working at his day job, according to church members.
The discovery of a suspicious device forced the cancellation of the Keansburg, New Jersey, St. Patrick's Day Parade last weekend.
Stony Brook University professor Timothy Glotch is one of 10 scientists selected to shape research plans for NASA's next Artemis missions.
A Long Island man accused of shooting his sister in the head with a crossbow pleaded not guilty to attempted murder Thursday.
A Long Island high schooler and his mom are being credited with saving a sleeping neighbor from a house fire.
New York Republican gubernatorial nominee Bruce Blakeman said Tuesday he will sue the state after the Campaign Finance Board denied him matching funds.
The driver accused of striking and killing a Nassau County school crossing guard in February has been arraigned.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving into Drumthwacket, the governor's official residence in Princeton.
The search for the second crew member, a weapons system officer, is continuing, two U.S. officials said.
One of the sources said Hegseth wants someone in the role who will implement President Trump and Hegseth's vision for the Army.
A pastor in New Jersey was taken into custody by immigration agents while working at his day job, according to church members.
President Trump has ousted Pam Bondi as attorney general, saying she will be taking a job in the private sector.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
Megan Thee Stallion was released from a New York City hospital after she got sick during a performance of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
The New York Knicks routed the Chicago Bulls 136-96 on Friday night in a game they led by 47 points.
The surging Hawks routed the Nets 141-107 on Friday night for their fourth straight victory and 18th in 20 games.
The Flyers beat the Islanders 3-1 on Friday night to move within one point of the Islanders for third place in the Metropolitan Division.
The Yankees beat the Marlins 8-2 in their home opener Friday for their second 6-1 start in three seasons.
San Francisco rookie catcher Daniel Susac went 3 for 3 with a walk in his first four big league at-bats and the Giants rolled over the New York Mets 7-2.
Preparations for Passover in Brooklyn blend centuries-old rituals with modern traditions unique to each family.
New York has filed a lawsuit against solar company Attyx, saying it didn't just sell panels, it sold promises it couldn't keep.
Long before Manhattan's iconic street grid took shape, an English widow planned a Brooklyn community that helped shape the city today.
The Center for Brooklyn History showcase examines the Battle of Brooklyn through rare maps, paintings, and historical artifacts from the American Revolutionary War.
From World War II to modern mixology, women in Brooklyn fought for their place behind the bar. This Women's History Month, their legacy continues to influence the city's nightlife.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for April 3 at 11 p.m.
A search-and-rescue operation is underway in the Middle East for an American aviator who is missing after Iran shot down a fighter jet Friday. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
The suspected gunman in the stray bullet shooting of a 7-month-old baby in Brooklyn was arraigned Friday as a second suspect was taken into custody in Pennsylvania. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
A second person of interest was taken into custody Friday in connection to the fatal shooting of a 7-month-old baby in Brooklyn. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
A police officer in upstate New York helped out a skunk with a cup on its head Friday morning.
