Driver lauded for heroism after his school bus catches fire in Queens
The driver was able to get the six young children off his bus before it went up in flames in Rego Park. CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
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Driver lauded by FDNY following school bus fire in Queens
The bus driver said he had six young kids on board when all of a sudden the front engine started smoking.
No injuries in Rego Park, Queens, school bus fire
CBS2's Ali Bauman has the latest on the scary incident.
School bus catches fire in Rego Park
No injuries were reported. CBS2's Ali Bauman spoke to the bus driver.
School bus catches fire in Rego Park; no injuries reported
Chopper 2 was over the scene on Tuesday afternoon.
Man sought for at least 6 incidents of antisemitic vandalism in Queens
Police say the man is linked to at least half a dozen incidents across Forest Hills and Rego Park since March 18.
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Caught on video: Robbery suspect traps woman inside subway turnstile
The struggle went on for several moments before police said he grabbed her wallet.
Police: Robber traps woman inside subway turnstile
Police are searching for the man caught on camera robbing a woman in Rego Park, Queens. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Old railroad track being transformed into "Queensway" park
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Flash flooding devastates Queens businesses
Heavy rain early Tuesday brought with it some intense flash flooding. Rego Park, Queens, was one of the hard-hit neighborhoods. CBS2's Kevin Rincon has more on the damage left behind.
Rego Park cleaning up after flash flooding from overnight heavy rains
Twelve months ago, the flood water from the remnants of Hurricane Ida ripped through the same part of Queens.
Residents Fighting To Prevent Demolition Of Rego Park Synagogue, Tell Developer They Don't Want Another High Rise
Queens residents are making sure their voices are heard in the fight to save a historic building. They're trying to keep a synagogue and other staples from being torn down in the community.
Squirrel-Mania! Queens Residents Describe In Graphic Detail Being Attacked By Crazed Rodents
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo: COVID-19 Outbreaks Will Be Analyzed On 'Block-By-Block Level' As State Targets Micro-Clusters To Slow Spread
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Police: Man Targeting Vulnerable Older Women In Lobbies Of Queens Buildings
Police are searching for a man they believe is behind similar attacks on two women in different Queens apartment buildings, choking and then robbing them.
Police: 72-Year-Old Woman Grabbed From Behind And Robbed Inside Lobby Of Queens Building
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Revel Suspends New York City Service After 2nd Rider Killed In Queens Crash
Police said 32-year-old Jeremy Malave, of Ridgewood, was killed around 3:15 a.m. Tuesday on Woodhaven Boulevard near 67th Drive in Rego Park, Queens.
Woman Has Chain Snatched Off Her Neck While Sitting At Light In Broad Daylight In Manhattan
The 79-year-old Queens woman described the moments captured on video when the man reaches into her open car window and snatches a diamond necklace right off her neck.
Queens Store Clerk Choked, Stabbed In Neck During Robbery
Police are looking for a man who they say choked and dragged a 21-year-old store clerk before another suspect stabbed the victim in the neck.
12-Year-Old Boy Charged In Connection To Swastikas Found Scribbled Across Queens Playground
Police on Wednesday arrested a young boy in connection to a disturbing array of anti-Semitic graffiti found drawn in chalk on a Queens playground last week.
Police Probing Anti-Semitic Graffiti Found On School Playground In Queens
Dozens of swastikas and other anti-Semitic messages were drawn in chalk outside PS 139 in Rego Park.
Exclusive: Queens Parking Garage Attendant Pistol Whipped By Alleged Car Thief
The 59-year-old is now in pain and walking with a cane from his injuries. Too scared to sow his face, he spoke exclusively with CBS2's Reena Roy.
Man Seen On Camera Beating Attendant, Stealing Car In Rego Park
An assault and robbery on Saturday left a parking garage attendant in Rego Park battered and cut, and police seek the man they say was responsible.
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