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.
Thanks to its past and present patrons, the bar is saved in the nick of time.
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.
A woman and her 5-month-old daughter died after a boat capsized in the New York Harbor Saturday night.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
New York City and MTA officials are looking at a potential project that would capture excess heat on subway platforms in the summer to warm nearby buildings in the winter.
The man who prosecutors say orchestrated the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, Duane "Keffe D" Davis, is scheduled to go to trial almost 30 years after the drive-by shooting in Las Vegas.
Residents of a Newark apartment complex got a startling wakeup call Sunday morning when police in tactical gear, responding to reports of multiple people shot, stormed their building.
A woman and her 5-month-old daughter died after a boat capsized in the New York Harbor Saturday night.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
New York City and MTA officials are looking at a potential project that would capture excess heat on subway platforms in the summer to warm nearby buildings in the winter.
An investigation is underway in the Bronx after a child fell out of a five-story window and onto the sidewalk on Sunday afternoon.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
The New York area will get some brief relief Sunday from the humid weather.
Friday evening brought yet another round of prolific thunderstorms to the Tri-State Area.
A 16-year-old boy was killed after he was hit Wednesday night by a Metro-North train going from Danbury to South Norwalk, police said.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Residents of a Newark apartment complex got a startling wakeup call Sunday morning when police in tactical gear, responding to reports of multiple people shot, stormed their building.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
The New York area will get some brief relief Sunday from the humid weather.
A camper and two lifeguards went to a Newark pool expecting a normal summer day. A child's life depended on all three.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
The NYPD is mourning the death of a former chief.
A retired New York City police chief died Friday after drowning in a backyard pool on Long Island, police say.
New York State Police are urging people across the region to report any sightings of 32-year-old Thomas Ryan, who is wanted in connection with the death of his father. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
In a narrow 50-49 vote, President Trump's former defense lawyer was confirmed as attorney general in a vote early Saturday.
The measure was approved in a 90 to 6 vote and now goes to the House.
A group of New York City homeowners is suing to delay the implementation of the new pied-à-terre tax, saying Mayor Zohran Mamdani bungled the rollout.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of documents and images related to UFOs, the fifth disclosure in recent months about the strange encounters.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council claims The High Line Hotel tested positive for Legionella bacteria twice this summer.
Several lawsuits were announced Thursday against New York City and others connected to a deadly 2025 Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
The source of exposure for the Legionnaires cluster on Manhattan's Upper East Side has been eliminated, according to the New York City Health Department.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
The New York Mets routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-1 on Sunday afternoon.
Don Nelson was one of two coaches in NBA history to have at least 250 wins with three different franchises — Milwaukee, Dallas and Golden State.
Michael Harris II opened the 10th inning with an RBI single, and the Braves beat the Yankees 2-1 on Sunday to prevent a three-game sweep.
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the New York Mets 9-0 on Saturday night to end a four-game skid.
Mariano Rivera was back on the field at the Yankees' annual Old-Timers' Day on Saturday.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
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.
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.
Jury selection will begin Monday, nearly 30 years after the legendary rapper was gunned down in Las Vegas. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
City and transportation officials want to study whether they can capture excess heat from the platforms to store for the winter. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
The drawing determines the random order in which candidate names will appear on the ballot.
James Simmons, 61, was arrested after a 66-year-old man was hit and killed by a USPS box truck.
A 23-year-old man died, and another was injured after police said they were both stabbed on Nagle Avenue.
