NYPD Searching For Man Accused In Attempted Rape Of 58-Year-Old Queens Woman
Police say the man approached the woman from behind, knocked her to the ground and threatened her with a knife.
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Police say the man approached the woman from behind, knocked her to the ground and threatened her with a knife.
GLITS South in Woodhaven, Queens, will be the first housing complex in New York City owned by the Black trans community.
Police told CBS2 the victims called 911 within 10 minutes of each other, with each saying they had just fought off a man trying to sexually assault them.
A giant, downed tree created a dangerous situation in a Queens neighborhood for days after last week's storm. Residents felt their calls for help were being ignored.
Tempers boiled over in the sweltering heat and sparks flew, quite literally, in Woodhaven on Tuesday.
One area hoping to get power back soon is Queens, specifically in Woodhaven.
Some business owners say they feel abandoned by the city and they worry if nothing changes, many businesses will have to abandon their neighborhood.
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Doctors treated the victim for a slash wound, a broken nose and a swollen face. All this and the suspect only walked away with $60.
There has been at least four separate cases now of citizens showing contempt for officers, prompting some fed-up lawmakers to say enough is enough.
A laundromat employee was attacked on the job last week in Queens, and now police say they have arrested the man responsible.
The Department of Buildings has been giving out $5,000 fines to local businesses for not having a permit for their sign or awning. Some owners fear they may not be able to recover from the losses.
It appears the girl was playing with other children inside a two-family house on 77th Street just before 3 p.m. Saturday when she dropped about 20 feet into the alleyway below.
According to police, the fire broke out just before 2 a.m. at a residence on 90th Street in Woodhaven.
A Queens neighborhood was unnerved Friday after a woman was stunned to find a burglar inside her house.
A speed hump battle has been raging for years in a Queens neighborhood, as residents seek to get drivers to slow down.
A man was charged Tuesday night in the strangulation of a young woman in Woodhaven, Queens, in what turned out to be the first murder of the year in New York City.
A 19-year-old woman found strangled to death in Queens is New York City's first murder of the new year, police said.
A young woman was found dead late Friday in a Woodhaven, Queens home.
It happened just after 1 a.m. Thursday at 89th Avenue and 80th Street.
Fire marshals believe someone intentionally started a fire and vandalized a church community center in Woodhaven, Queens.
A man has been charged with arson and attempted murder, for allegedly setting fire to the Woodhaven, Queens house where he lived because the owners had kicked him out.
An extra-alarm fire ripped through in multiple houses Wednesday evening in Woodhaven, Queens, and left four people injured.
Two people have been arrested for allegedly selling drugs out of a home that houses a daycare center.
On Friday, a man was found at his home in the Woodhaven section of Queens with gunshot wounds to the head, hand and leg.
Dylan Lopez Contreras, a student from Venezuela, was the first New York City public schools student taken into ICE custody under the Trump administration crackdown.
Video shows firefighters dousing the smoldering roof of the structure on Old York Road in Branchburg, New Jersey.
Acting deputy TSA administrator Adam Stahl says the situation will get worse the longer the agency and the Department of Homeland Security don't receive funding.
Iran retaliates for Israel's latest assassinations as President Trump and Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu give no indication the war is about to let up, 19 days in.
Terrifying surveillance video from East Elmhurst showed the victim getting stabbed in the back and arms while going to take the bus to work.
Dylan Lopez Contreras, a student from Venezuela, was the first New York City public schools student taken into ICE custody under the Trump administration crackdown.
Terrifying surveillance video from East Elmhurst showed the victim getting stabbed in the back and arms while going to take the bus to work.
NYPD sources said the officer was stripped of his badge and gun after tracking a stolen family car and shooting a man while off-duty in the Bronx.
The Mamdani administration has asked a court to allow them to stop representing former Mayor Eric Adams in a sexual assault case.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrated his first St. Patrick's Day as mayor with a dramatic show of respect for groups he may have offended in the past.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Video shows firefighters dousing the smoldering roof of the structure on Old York Road in Branchburg, New Jersey.
Grubhub is launching New Jersey's first commercial food delivery by drone. CBS News New York has learned more about the high-tech service and how it's expected to work.
Officials say James Hadley, a New Jersey coach and educator, may have assaulted other victims.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
Ten people and six vehicles were involved in the fatal accident on Long Island, according to New York State Police. Two people in their 80s were killed.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
Prosecutors said Matthew Smith fended off efforts to hand over his car keys before the crash that killed Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa.
A Manorville breeder was charged with animal neglect after dogs and puppies were allegedly left alone in poor conditions as a blizzard struck New York.
The Mamdani administration has asked a court to allow them to stop representing former Mayor Eric Adams in a sexual assault case.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrated his first St. Patrick's Day as mayor with a dramatic show of respect for groups he may have offended in the past.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the MTA have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for withholding funds designed to extend the Second Avenue subway west into Harlem.
A long-time New York City driver says he monitored his E-ZPass account and paid his tolls, but he was still hit with huge late fees.
Jeanne Hengemuhle has made history as the first woman in charge of the New Jersey State Police.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
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Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
The WNBA and its players' union reached a verbal agreement on a transformational new collective bargaining agreement early Wednesday morning, both sides said.
With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suárez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.
Josh Hart scored a season-high 33 points on 12-of-13 shooting to lead the Knicks over the Pacers 136-110 on Tuesday night.
The New York Islanders beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 on Tuesday night.
Gotham FC will host the Washington Spirit on July 15 at Citi Field in a game that has been dubbed The Queens Classic.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
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.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Wednesday afternoon First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
The MTA said a 2 train got stuck in a tunnel near 135th Street when crews turned off power to fight the fire.
The Trump administration says Iran posed an imminent threat, even as a top intelligence official resigned in protest. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
The flames ripped through an apartment and townhome complex in New Jersey. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
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