FDNY: Boy Killed In Queens Fire After Flames Spread To Couch, Decorations
Firefighters were called to the house on 90th Street in East Elmhurst around 9 a.m. When they arrived, the house was already engulfed in flames.
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Firefighters were called to the house on 90th Street in East Elmhurst around 9 a.m. When they arrived, the house was already engulfed in flames.
A former "Sopranos'' actor convicted of attempted burglary for his role in the killing of an off-duty New York City police officer has been released on parole.
Someone stole a sheep statue and a donkey statue from the Ossining community creche, which has been a holiday fixture on Croton Avenue for close to six decades.
Laquita Brooks apparently lost control of her car Thursday night at 10:50 p.m. on Dix Hills Road. The car struck a sign and then a tree, Suffolk County police said.
The smash-and-grab incidents occurred on and near Brighton Beach Avenue at around 5 a.m. on Dec. 25. Surveillance video obtained by CBS 2 shows a man breaking into at least two vehicles.
The Department of Justice is investigating the credit and debit card security breach that affected more than 40 million Target shoppers.
The high reached 71 degrees at 9:15 a.m. Sunday, CBS 2 Weather reported.
A video recording shows the mayor of the Sullivan County municipality of Monticello in a heated confrontation after being arrested by his own police officers.
Gordon Jenkins was taken into custody after showing up to take a look at a serious car accident on Main Street on Saturday night.
The Scarlet Knights may be confronting yet another coaching controversy, this time, involving defensive coordinator Dave Cohen and former player Jevon Tyree.
A 16-year-old boy was charged Sunday night, the night after a shooting at the Bryant Park ice skating rink that left two people wounded and the ice splattered with blood.
Elijah and Jeremiah Artis, ages 5 and 2, respectively, were pronounced dead at Lincoln Hospital, officials said. The baby, 4-month-old Michael Turner, did not make it out of the building alive.
Family members and other concerned people gathered Sunday for another extensive search for Avonte Oquendo, the autistic teenage boy who has been missing since he walked out of his school in Queens more than two weeks ago.
A method of pulling natural gas from deep underground has faced increased scrutiny in New York State.
The suspect approached the girl on the street and after starting a conversation with her, lured her into his vehicle, police said.
Twenty-two years after the long-unsolved murder of a 4-year-old girl whose identity had remained a mystery ever since, Baby Hope's real name has been placed on her tombstone.
Shut up and eat! One Brooklyn restaurant hasn't been that blunt, but they have been holding special "Eat, Don't Speak" meals that have left diners speechless.
Police said a man wearing a mask walked into the deli, pulled out a gun and demanded money.
Whitestone residents spent part of their Saturday afternoon passing around a petition and protesting a project that is being considered by the Department of Education.
Steven Torres, of the Bronx, has been charged with second-degree murder as a hate crime and criminal possession of a weapon in connection with the death of 69-year-old Ever Orozco.
Representatives from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority and other agencies will provide information to businesses and residents at the Seaside Heights Municipal Complex Monday between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Firefighters have extinguished a flare-up following the massive fire that swept through a New Jersey boardwalk.
The finishing touches are now being put on the $4 billion symbol of American rebirth, One World Trade Center.
One man sustained a broken leg in the incident. Others suffered bumps, bruises, cuts and scratches, police said.
Megan Bookstaver, who is from Hicksville, Long Island, was shot in the head just after 4 p.m. on Labor Day, police said.
Members of New York City's congressional delegation want to stop ICE agents from arresting immigrants at routine court appearances.
Republican Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is entering the 2026 New York governor's race, sources tell CBS News New York.
Alina Habba served as a personal lawyer to President Trump before she was tapped to temporarily serve as U.S. attorney in New Jersey.
A 20-year-old man surrendered himself to authorities in Buffalo, police said, more than three weeks after Boyd was shot and wounded in Manhattan.
Mangione's defense attorneys are trying to have certain evidence withheld from his upcoming state trial, arguing the evidence was illegally obtained.
Members of New York City's congressional delegation want to stop ICE agents from arresting immigrants at routine court appearances.
Republican Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is entering the 2026 New York governor's race, sources tell CBS News New York.
A 20-year-old man surrendered himself to authorities in Buffalo, police said, more than three weeks after Boyd was shot and wounded in Manhattan.
Mangione's defense attorneys are trying to have certain evidence withheld from his upcoming state trial, arguing the evidence was illegally obtained.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has put an end to speculation over where he will live once he takes office.
Sunday's weather was calm and pleasantly chilly, but big changes are in store as we begin the new work week.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
CBS News New York has learned Jed Parkington, who died by suicide during a standoff with law enforcement on Tuesday, was fascinated with Nazi Germany.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
First Alert Weather Days have been declared in the NYC area as the arctic chill could bring record low temperatures.
Three people are dead, including a minor, after a crash in East Windsor Township on the New Jersey Turnpike, state police said.
Sunday's weather was calm and pleasantly chilly, but big changes are in store as we begin the new work week.
Police in New Jersey are investigating a series of home break-ins with suspects allegedly targeting high-end cars.
The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup schedule has been released, including the slate of matches coming to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
An apartment building fire in Jersey City, New Jersey, displaced about 30 people Friday, sending them out into frigid temperatures.
Republican Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is entering the 2026 New York governor's race, sources tell CBS News New York.
Sunday's weather was calm and pleasantly chilly, but big changes are in store as we begin the new work week.
A man is now in custody in Florida in connection to the 1997 murder of Tanya Denise Jackson on Long Island.
Nassau County Police charged Vito D'Ambrosio, of Seaford, with murdering his parents at A&A Italian Deli and Pizza in Bethpage.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
Members of New York City's congressional delegation want to stop ICE agents from arresting immigrants at routine court appearances.
Republican Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is entering the 2026 New York governor's race, sources tell CBS News New York.
Alina Habba served as a personal lawyer to President Trump before she was tapped to temporarily serve as U.S. attorney in New Jersey.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has put an end to speculation over where he will live once he takes office.
Zohran Mamdani shared a video Sunday reminding NYC residents about their rights when it comes to interacting with ICE agents.
New York has no plans to change hepatitis B vaccine guidance after a Centers for Disease Control advisory panel voted to stop recommending a first dose for newborns.
In New York alone, there have already been more than 17,000 flu cases and nearly 1,000 hospitalizations, and doctors anticipate it's only going to get worse as more people gather for the holidays.
Colette Smith of the Bronx was diagnosed with lung cancer, despite never smoking. Her survival story is central to her push for early detection.
Some New Yorkers want the mayor-elect to appoint a new "rat czar" when he takes office after an uptick in rat sightings.
Gio's Law would establish a $25 million grant program to equip law enforcement nationwide with EpiPens and train officers how to use them.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
The iconic Wythe Diner was physically moved Saturday from its location in Williamsburg to Steiner Studios in Brooklyn's Navy Yard.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play" and his role in the series "Emily in Paris," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been sentenced to three more months in prison for violating his supervised release terms in a New York gang case.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
A 20-year-old man surrendered himself to authorities in Buffalo, police said, more than three weeks after Boyd was shot and wounded in Manhattan.
Jack Eichel scored at 4:52 of overtime and the Golden Knights beat the Rangers 3-2 on Sunday night for their fourth straight win.
Jeff Kent was elected to baseball's Hall of Fame on Sunday by the contemporary era committee, while steroids-tainted stars Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were among seven players who fell short once again.
Carter Verhaeghe stays red-hot with his sixth goal in six games as the Florida Panthers top the New York Islanders 4-1 on Sunday.
Tua Tagovailoa remained unbeaten against the New York Jets, leading the Miami Dolphins to a 34-10 victory on Sunday.
Neighbors in Brooklyn's Victorian Flatbush are expressing frustration after the city designated only part of their area as a historic district.
Brooklyn's Prospect Park is getting financing for a long-term project to battle the impacts of climate change, city leaders say.
The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music plans a 12,000-square-foot campus at One Prospect Park West, aiming to serve thousands more with music therapy and education programs.
Some residents at NYCHA's Eastchester Gardens in the Bronx say they've been shivering on and off all week.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker returns to Downtown Brooklyn with diverse cultural influences, community outreach, and a fresh take on Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
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.
The swap officially took effect at 6 a.m. Monday and runs on weekdays through 9:30 p.m., with no change to late-night service on either line. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Members of New York City's congressional delegation want to stop ICE agents from arresting immigrants at routine appearances. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Rep. Dan Goldman spoke as he and other members of Congress announced legislation to protect people appearing in immigration courts.
James Rizzo allegedly attacked an NYU student who was walking to class, and he is now charged with assaulting three women and burglary.
The Miami Heat player allegedly helped gamblers place bets based on his performance in NBA games.
