Gandhi statue in Queens vandalized twice in one month
Police say a sledgehammer was used to damage the statue in front of a Hindu temple in Richmond Hill.
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Police say a sledgehammer was used to damage the statue in front of a Hindu temple in Richmond Hill.
A statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Queens has been vandalized for the second time this month.
The Khan family of Richmond Hill never expected the Fourth of July celebrations to get out of control.
Smoke and flames filled the sky and the smell of smoke lingered in the Richmond Hill area for hours.
CBS2's Leah Mishkin spoke with a woman who helped her neighbors escape.
Smoke and flames filled the sky and the smell of smoke lingered in the Richmond Hill area for hours, CBS2's Leah Mishkin reports.
Police say it happened as a party was taking place inside a shop in the Richmond Hill section.
One person was killed and three others were injured in a shooting in Queens on Saturday.
Police said 70-year-old Nirmal Singh was punched in the face on his way to a Sikh temple in Queens.
The 26-year-old victim suffered abdominal pain and cuts on her hands after being tossed to the ground.
A man is recovering after being assaulted Sunday morning on his way to the Sikh Cultural Society in Queens.
Police said the suspect, a disgruntled patron, was thrown out of the bar over a dispute.
Police said the suspect, a disgruntled patron, was thrown out of the bar in Queens over a dispute. CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
Bullets pierced through Showtime Bar and Lounge early Saturday morning on 101st Avenue in Richmond Hill.
The suspect allegedly went through the victim's pockets while he was unconscious and stole some of his belongings.
A 37-year-old man is in critical condition after police say he was pushed and robbed Monday in Queens. (Credit: NYPD)
Ransom said he was remorseful and stared straight ahead as the judge read the sentence of 33 years, plus five years of post-release supervision.
Investigators believe World War I veteran George Seitz was killed at the barbershop by his barber. The motive? Money.
In 2019, a dismembered body was found buried in the backyard of a home in Richmond Hill.
Christopher Ransom admitted to robbing a Richmond Hill store with a fake gun.
Police say another driver crashed into the back of Ali's car, words were exchanged, then the suspect pulled out a gun and shot him.
There's nothing more rewarding than helping people in need. These two girls from New York learned that at an early age. They donated their hair for a good cause.
Police say 24-year-old James McGonagle was the man seen on surveillance video snatching a 5-year-old child off the sidewalk, steps away from his mother.
Surveillance video shows one person pick up a 5-year-old boy off the street and put him in the back of a car on Hillside Avenue.
New York City is home to the largest Guyanese community outside of Guyana.
An old brick sewer collapsed under a street in Yonkers, opening up a big sinkhole Thursday morning.
There were 89 people arrested over the course of the World Cup for involvement in human-trafficking rings, the NYPD said.
Police responded just after 5:30 a.m. to an intersection in College Point where they found a 47-year-old man stabbed multiple times.
Sgt. Angel Rampersad, 28, died during an Iranian missile attack on a U.S. military base in Jordan.
Nicolás Fernández scored on a first-half penalty kick and Agustín Ojeda found the net in the second half to help New York City FC hold off the Columbus Crew 2-1 on Wednesday night.
An old brick sewer collapsed under a street in Yonkers, opening up a big sinkhole Thursday morning.
Police responded just after 5:30 a.m. to an intersection in College Point where they found a 47-year-old man stabbed multiple times.
Sgt. Angel Rampersad, 28, died during an Iranian missile attack on a U.S. military base in Jordan.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
There was a public hearing on Tuesday night over a proposed Islamic boarding school and mosque in the Long Island hamlet of Bay Shore.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area Tuesday after a brief reprieve.
Storms brought flooding rains, damaging winds, hail and lightning to New York and New Jersey on Saturday.
While the air quality is improving, haze still lingers as New Yorkers brace for upcoming rain and possibly severe storms Saturday.
A tornado warning was issued in parts of New Jersey on Thursday evening.
Edison, one of New Jersey's largest municipalities, has furloughed hundreds of workers as they deal with budget woes.
The National Weather Service on Wednesday confirmed four tornadoes touched down in northern New Jersey and New York during severe storms on Tuesday.
There were two confirmed tornadoes in northern New Jersey on Tuesday.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
There have been major developments in the case of a social media influencer who was gunned down last summer on the Cross County Parkway in Westchester.
There was a public hearing on Tuesday night over a proposed Islamic boarding school and mosque in the Long Island hamlet of Bay Shore.
An electrical transformer caught fire outside the Nassau County Court Building on Long Island on Tuesday.
There was a special celebration at Long Island Children's Hospital on Tuesday for two facility dogs who bring comfort to young patients. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
New York City says the average bus speed on Fordham Road in the Bronx is 5 mph, which is why ground was broken Wednesday on a major redesign.
A June 1 trial date was set Wednesday for Nicolás Maduro and his wife to face drug trafficking charges.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani conceded late Tuesday that the city does not have the authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Despite promises of action from Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the blocks-long homeless encampments on the West Side of Manhattan continue to stir controversy.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
For the third day in a row, the NYC Health Department has announced a death in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
A second death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Saturday.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The final show of Jay-Z's anniversary concert series at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours after hundreds of ticketless fans flooded the gates and breached security, according to officials.
Jay-Z and some very special guests took over Yankee Stadium on Friday night, performing to a sold-out crowd.
There were 89 people arrested over the course of the World Cup for involvement in human-trafficking rings, the NYPD said.
Nicolás Fernández scored on a first-half penalty kick and Agustín Ojeda found the net in the second half to help New York City FC hold off the Columbus Crew 2-1 on Wednesday night.
The Philadelphia Union beat the New York Red Bulls 3-1 on Wednesday night for their first win in more than three months.
The New York Yankees beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0 Wednesday night for a doubleheader split.
Joey Ortiz went 3 for 3 and was a homer away from the cycle to help the Brewers defeat the Mets 4-3 on Wednesday.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
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.
An old brick sewer collapsed under a street in Yonkers, opening up a big sinkhole Thursday morning.
New security camera footage shows the incident at 26 Federal Plaza. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
A man was stabbed multiple times at a Queens intersection after a fight broke out, according to police.
Family members are mourning the loss of Sgt. Angel Rampersad, who was killed overseas during the war with Iran. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
A Queens community is remembering an Ozone Park soldier killed in an attack on a base in the Middle East.
