Man on subway accused of hitting people on platforms with wood
According to police, the man assaulted four people at three subway stations in just 12 minutes.
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According to police, the man assaulted four people at three subway stations in just 12 minutes.
According to police, the man assaulted four people at three subway stations in just 12 minutes. CBS New York's Doug Williams reports.
MTA officials made an announcement about the station Re-New-Vation project in Queens.
Queens is called the world's borough for good reason, and its proud diversity is exemplified in Jackson Heights.
Queens is called the world's borough for good reason, and its proud diversity is exemplified in Jackson Heights. As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we're highlighting one Latin community who calls the area home. CBS New York's Elle McLogan takes us to Jackson Heights. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3tuPyIt
Health Department data show a shortage of nutritious food options in neighborhoods across Queens. The higher the ratio of bodegas to supermarkets, the city says, the harder it is for locals to access healthy food. CBS New York's Elle McLogan reports.
Shanna Fuld moved there five years ago and is the founder of the Israel Daily News Podcast. She is vowing to stay in Israel and continue to help Jews who have moved to the country and are new to Tel Aviv. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
The Queens borough president's office handed out dozens of pumps and flood barriers to families in need with heavy rain in the forecast this weekend. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
Workers are on the ground, inspecting and clearing catch basins in neighborhoods and areas susceptible to flooding.
With more rain expected, New York City officials are saying they're using what they learned from last week's storm to communicate with residents about what they can to do stay safe. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian has more on how the city and New Yorkers are gearing up for storms this weekend. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/48LAXZh
Giraldo sat expressionless as his estranged wife's best friend and father addressed him in court.
Stephen Giraldo sat expressionless as his estranged wife's best friend and father addressed him in court. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.
People in parts of Queens who have barely dried out after last week's historic flooding are saying "Not again" as more rain is expected in our area. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram has more information on how the city is preparing. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/48LAXZh
Stephen Giraldo told his three young children to keep their seatbelts on and then drove into Sofia Giraldo in Flushing in Dec. 2022.
The FDNY says they got a call around 6 p.m. Thursday about a swimmer in distress.
A swimmer was pulled from the water at Rockaway Beach and rushed to a local hospital Thursday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/48B0DaZ
The big jackpot now stands at $1.4 billion since no one matched all the winning numbers in Wednesday's drawing.
There may not have been a winner Wednesday night for the $1 billion Powerball jackpot, but someone who bought a ticket in Queens is a millionaire. A second prize-winning ticket was sold in Flushing. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/45mmu2K
Police are looking for a missing teenager and her baby in Queens. The NYPD says 16-year-old Nathaly Carangi and her 5-month-old daughter were last seen inside their home on Palmetto Street in Ridgewood early Tuesday morning.
A vulnerable Hudson Valley man got lost and ended up in Queens. Sam Makhmaltchi and his family shared with CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis how they were reunited, and are offering tips for others.
Russo, 61, was stabbed to death while on the job near her station's headquarters on Sept. 29, 2022.
Police say the woman would allegedly scan the area for unattended packages while on delivery runs.
A Queens woman has been arrested for allegedly stealing packages while working as a DoorDash driver. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/45i172E
The Queens Public Library aims to ensure that people of all ages get to find themselves in the pages of books.
As states across the country are pushing legislation to ban books with diverse viewpoints, the issue is hitting close to home. That's why libraries in New York City are commemorating the annual Banned Books Week with lectures and events. CBS New York's Elle McLogan reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3taY3rJ
While the LIRR work stoppage has caused a mess for people heading to weekend events, the real concern is Monday morning's commute.
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
Luke Weaver escaped a bases-loaded, no-outs jam against his former team as the Mets beat the Yankees Saturday night to even the Subway Series.
Anunoby has the maximum amount of time to rest before Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino joked that if someone does pay $2 million for a ticket to the World Cup final, "I will personally bring him a hot dog and a Coke."
While the LIRR work stoppage has caused a mess for people heading to weekend events, the real concern is Monday morning's commute.
On Day 1 of the LIRR strike, riders reported their regular trips to and from New York City turned into marathons.
The NYPD said Elvin Suarez struck four pedestrians after his 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 SUV veered over a concrete island near West 109th St. and Amsterdam Ave.
The work stoppage, the LIRR's first since 1994, went into effect after the MTA and five unions representing 3,500 workers failed to reach a deal on a new four-year contract.
A controversial plan would build one of nation's largest battery energy storage sites near homes on Staten Island. The state says the sites are critical to New York's push for cleaner energy, but how and where they're built remains a flashpoint.
The weekend is set to be the warmest of the year so far with summer-like weather across the Tri-State Area.
Keep an umbrella nearby as there's a chance for showers across the New York and New Jersey area. But the weather will turn to sunshine and warm temperatures for the weekend.
The weather on Wednesday will be a mix of sunshine and clouds with the potential for a shower in New York City. In the evening, rain becomes more widespread.
An unsettled pattern continues through the entire Mother's Day weekend in the New York City area.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
With just weeks to go before the primary, voters in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District are wondering where their congressman is.
Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks will take place on both the lower East River near the Seaport and the lower Hudson River, in collaboration with Jersey City.
It was down to the wire for one lucky New Jersey lottery winner. A winning $5.9 million Pick-6 lottery ticket was just eight days away from expiring.
The weekend is set to be the warmest of the year so far with summer-like weather across the Tri-State Area.
For the first time ever, the World Cup final will host a Super Bowl-style halftime show, with megawatt headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS.
While the LIRR work stoppage has caused a mess for people heading to weekend events, the real concern is Monday morning's commute.
On Day 1 of the LIRR strike, riders reported their regular trips to and from New York City turned into marathons.
The work stoppage, the LIRR's first since 1994, went into effect after the MTA and five unions representing 3,500 workers failed to reach a deal on a new four-year contract.
Glen Cove's hidden gem has been closed for nearly two decades, but it's finally reopening thanks to hard work from the community.
Riders have been rerouted to Grand Central Terminal, which is much more crowded than usual since the electrical fire at Penn Station.
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
The work stoppage, the LIRR's first since 1994, went into effect after the MTA and five unions representing 3,500 workers failed to reach a deal on a new four-year contract.
With just weeks to go before the primary, voters in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District are wondering where their congressman is.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed millions to keep the program open, but the reforms would cut reimbursement rates for private duty nurses.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government plans to file a defamation lawsuit against The New York Times.
A New York doctor who contracted and survived Ebola more than a decade ago says he is worried for healthcare workers who are at the center of treating the latest outbreak.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed millions to keep the program open, but the reforms would cut reimbursement rates for private duty nurses.
A New York native is among 16 American passengers who are quarantining in Nebraska after being on the cruise ship that is at the center of the deadly hantavirus outbreak.
American passengers on the MV Hondius cruise ship, which was hit with a deadly outbreak of the hantavirus, are back in the U.S. Three of the at least 10 people confirmed infected in the outbreak have died.
Three New Yorkers are among the 18 people being quarantined in Nebraska and Atlanta due to hantavirus concerns.
The well-known film critic and journalist Rex Reed has died at 87.
"The Pitt" star Isa Briones is bringing heightened pride and Filipino presence to both stage and screen.
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" has canceled two weeks of performances following a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
Luke Weaver escaped a bases-loaded, no-outs jam against his former team as the Mets beat the Yankees Saturday night to even the Subway Series.
Anunoby has the maximum amount of time to rest before Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino joked that if someone does pay $2 million for a ticket to the World Cup final, "I will personally bring him a hot dog and a Coke."
Cole likely has one more minor league rehab start in his recovery from elbow surgery before he rejoins the New York Yankees starting rotation.
Holmes' right fibula was fractured by a 111.1 mph comebacker off the bat of the Yankees' Spencer Jones during the Mets' 5-2 loss on Friday.
Ahead of the 2026 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, some athletes are showing how simply reaching the starting line is a victory.
The Second Avenue Subway project has entered phase two of extending the "Q" line, but Harlem businesses say they're struggling to co-exist with the construction.
City Council members say requirement for transparent roll-down gates is burdensome for small businesses ahead of the July 1 enforcement deadline.
For more than four decades, residents living beside Brooklyn's District 13 Sanitation Garage in Coney Island have been waiting for the facility to move away from their homes.
There's a swim club in Harlem teaching kids a lifesaving skill, and they're turning timid swimmers into competitors.
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.
CBS News New York's John Elliott has a look at the week ahead, but also spends time with several people taking part in an important cause -- AIDS Walk New York in Central Park.
Lieber told CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler and Jenna DeAngelis that the MTA has no intention of backing down in negotiations with the unions representing LIRR workers.
Railroad workers were back on the picket lines on Sunday, the second day of the work stoppage. CBS News New York's John Dias has the latest on the negotiations, and Kristie Keleshian looks at the MTA's contingency plan.
Part of Hell's Kitchen was transformed into a mecca of global cuisine for the annual international food festival.
Craig Allen has the Tri-State Area's updated Sunday night First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
