Man arrested in Queens park rape after being spotted by community, police say
Charges are pending against the man who police say tied up and raped a teenage girl last week at Kissena Park in Queens.
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Charges are pending against the man who police say tied up and raped a teenage girl last week at Kissena Park in Queens.
The community in Queens located the 25-year-old suspect early Tuesday morning and detained him until police arrived. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.
NYPD officials say Christian Geovanny Inga-Landi, 25, faces rape, robbery, kidnapping, sex abuse, menacing, unlawful imprisonment and other charges stemming from last week's attack. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
NYPD officials said a suspect is in custody in the rape of a 13-year-old girl at Kissena Park, Queens. Watch their full press conference.
A person of interest has been taken into custody after police say a 13-year-old girl was tied up and raped last week at Kissena Park in Queens. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the latest on the investigation.
Police are searching for a man they say tied up and assaulted a 13-year-old boy and girl in Kissena Park in Queens.
The department has offered a $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the case. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram has the latest from Kissema Park.
The disgraced former movie mogul will appear Wednesday in the same courthouse as former President Donald Trump.
A new bill passed in the New York State Senate would allow evidence of prior sexual offenses in sex crime cases. It now heads to the state assembly.
Harvey Weinstein will remain in New York City while the Manhattan DA works to retry his 2020 rape case that was overturned last month.
The move comes after Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction was overturned by an appeals court last week. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein is still serving 16 years in a separate California case, which is expecting an appeal that could use similar arguments to that of the overturned New York conviction.
Reaction has been pouring in after the New York State Court of Appeals overturned the disgraced movie producer's 2020 rape conviction. CBS New York Elijah Westbrook has the latest details.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on rape charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals, which ordered a new trial.
April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time for women and men to come together and stand up for the prevention of sexual violence. Katie Koestner, Executive Director of the Take Back The Night Foundation joins CBS New York to discuss.
Police say the 22-year-old coach died by suicide after stepping in front of a Long Island Rail Road train in Syosset.
The governor said the state's current law classifies it in narrow terms, and that certain forms of sexual violence are classified as assault.
The governor said the state's current law classifies it in narrow terms, and that certain forms of sexual violence are classified as assault. CBS New York's Chris Wragge reports.
The suspect initially met the girl online, and attacked her when they met in person on January 6th, according to the NYPD. They want your help finding him.
The attack happened around 6 p.m. Saturday in Borough Park. CBS New York's John Dias reports on the investigation.
Ventura had accused Combs of rape, physical abuse and sex trafficking during their relationship.
The allegations against Russell Brand were made by four women who knew him over a seven-year period, according to British news organizations.
Masterson was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison after being found guilty of raping two women at his Hollywood Hills home.
The now-72-year-old told CBS New York on Tuesday he never lost hope and faith that one day justice would be served.
Zhi Alan Cheng was charged with sexually abusing three patents at New York Presbyterian Queens Hospital and raping three other women at his home in Queens.
Tuesday was an unusual Election Day in one Long Island village. The job of mayor in Bayville is up for grabs, but no one is officially running.
The best golfers in the world and their passionate fans are descending on Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on Long Island's East End for the 126th U.S. Open.
The casino said some 350 horses are usually housed in the area, but the fire was contained before it could spread and only affected the one barn.
A plane landed safely at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City on Tuesday after reporting one damaged tire.
There is good news for hard-pressed New York state residents -- 3 million will be receiving tax relief checks in the next few months.
Tuesday was an unusual Election Day in one Long Island village. The job of mayor in Bayville is up for grabs, but no one is officially running.
The best golfers in the world and their passionate fans are descending on Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on Long Island's East End for the 126th U.S. Open.
A plane landed safely at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City on Tuesday after reporting one damaged tire.
There is good news for hard-pressed New York state residents -- 3 million will be receiving tax relief checks in the next few months.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says millions of New York homeowners are set to receive $2 billion in property tax relief.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Thursday and Friday will be First Alert Weather Days in the New York City area, with high temperatures and the chance for strong storms.
The Stamford Fire Department said high winds ripped the 3,000-square-foot flag off the pole atop the WWE building and sent it flying into electrical wires.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
Six women and girls had acid thrown on them in Jersey City Monday night, officials said. It happened around 7:30 p.m. on in front of a house on Wilkinson Avenue near Ocean Avenue.
The Tuesday evening rush coincided with the end of the match between Senegal and France at MetLife Stadium.
New Jersey officials are once again urging World Cup ticket holders to lean on public transportation to get to Tuesday's match between France and Senegal.
The FBI is investigating after a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent was struck by a vehicle and then opened fire in New Jersey on Monday morning.
Vinícius Júnior scored an equalizing goal in the 32nd minute to give five-time champion Brazil a 1-1 draw against Morocco.
Tuesday was an unusual Election Day in one Long Island village. The job of mayor in Bayville is up for grabs, but no one is officially running.
The best golfers in the world and their passionate fans are descending on Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on Long Island's East End for the 126th U.S. Open.
There is good news for hard-pressed New York state residents -- 3 million will be receiving tax relief checks in the next few months.
Controversy is swirling in one Long Island village after Pride flags were taken down just as celebrations were ramping up. The move followed complaints about them hanging above banners honoring local military heroes.
After a 10-year fight, a Long Island mother's push for family court reforms is nearing the finish line.
Tuesday was an unusual Election Day in one Long Island village. The job of mayor in Bayville is up for grabs, but no one is officially running.
There is good news for hard-pressed New York state residents -- 3 million will be receiving tax relief checks in the next few months.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says millions of New York homeowners are set to receive $2 billion in property tax relief.
The FBI said it disrupted an attempt to attack Sunday's UFC America 250 event at the White House, with court records detailing an alleged plot to use small drones carrying explosives.
The U.S. and Iran are expected to meet for a signing ceremony on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland, Pakistan's prime minister said.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
The Broadway revival of the musical (nominated for 11 Tony Awards) depicts drama, joy and heartbreak in the pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century, with parallels to the contemporary world, from issues of race to the immigrant experience.
Madonna performed a surprise concert in Times Square weeks before the release of her "Confessions II" album.
The best golfers in the world and their passionate fans are descending on Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on Long Island's East End for the 126th U.S. Open.
The New York Knicks will be honored with a ticker-tape parade Thursday. Here's the parade route, start time, and more.
New Jersey officials are once again urging World Cup ticket holders to lean on public transportation to get to Tuesday's match between France and Senegal.
The Mets fell behind by nine runs through two innings and never came close to recovering in an eventual 12-0 loss to the Reds on Monday night.
New York City's top officials promise a robust security plan for the New York Knicks championship parade, which is expected to be one of the biggest in the city's history.
A vending machine in Coney Island is offering something unusual alongside the neighborhood's classic attractions: original artwork from local artists.
A years-long battle is intensifying over the future of an old rail line in Queens that was abandoned after a fire over 50 years ago.
Harlem's historic Cotton Club recently announced it was up for sale. The news comes as jazz clubs across the borough disappear.
Jasir Gipson was shot by a stray bullet at 5 years old while walking with his mother. More than a decade later, he's graduating from high school with nothing but a smile.
Garbage piling up near freight train tracks is frustrating many Maspeth residents.
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.
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A party was held at Stew Leonard's on Tuesday to honor the Yonkers Montessori Academy girls basketball team, which back in March became the first Yonkers team to win a state title since 1932. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
As CBS News New York's Elle McLogan reports, Little Manila Park is dedicated to the healthcare workers who served on the front lines of the pandemic.
The victims, all women and teenage girls, were rushed to the hospital with burns. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway spoke to stunned neighbors.
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