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Debates over stay-at-home orders across the U.S.; How a North Carolina nurse ended up volunteering at a New York hospital 

• Apr 17, 2020
• 20:19

U.S. coronavirus death toll tops 23,000

More than 23,000 people have died from coronavirus across the U.S. Mola Lenghi reports.

• Apr 13, 2020
• 04:25

Lawmakers report awful conditions at Rikers Island

New York lawmakers who visited Rikers Island jail complex this week described the conditions there as "awful" and "inhumane." Plans are in the works to close the facility by 2027. Earlier this week, Mayor Bill de Blasio unveiled an emergency relief plan to address immediate issues at the complex. New York State Senator Jabari Brisport and New York State Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas, who visited Rikers, joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss what they saw.

• Sep 16, 2021
• 10:16

Biden tours Ida damage in Northeast

President Biden on Tuesday surveyed the storm damage from the remnants of Hurricane Ida in parts of New Jersey and New York. He called the storm an opportunity to acknowledge the reality of climate change as extreme weather events become more common. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang, NPR White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and Axios congressional correspondent Alayna Treene join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on the president's domestic policy agenda, as well as Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Doha, Qatar.

• Sep 7, 2021
• 15:39

Biden to make case for spending bills

President Biden is expected to push for the passage of a bipartisan infrastructure bill and a $3.5 trillion budget blueprint while he visits parts of New Jersey and New York that were ravaged by the remnants of Hurricane Ida. The storm killed dozens of people in the area and caused devastating flooding and tornadoes. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes spoke with Anne-Marie Green on CBSN about what to expect.

• Sep 7, 2021
• 08:53

New York City mayor declares state of emergency

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio declared late Wednesday that the city is now under a state of emergency due to "an historic weather event ... with record breaking rain across the city, brutal flooding and dangerous conditions on our roads." He joins CBS New York with the latest. Read more here.

• Sep 1, 2021
• 05:58

First-ever flash flood emergency hits New York City

For the first time, a flash flood emergency was issued in New York City as remnants of Hurricane Ida raced up the East Coast late Wednesday. The band of severe weather also caused the FAA to issue a "ground stop" at all three New York City-area airports. CBS New York has complete team coverage. Read more here.

• Sep 1, 2021
• 15:35

Straight talk from James Caan

Few of the characters he's famed for playing, in such classics as "The Godfather," "Brian's Song" and "Misery," can compare to the man himself. Oscar-nominated actor James Caan talks with Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz about his rise from the streets of Queens, N.Y., to the heights of stardom (as well as the depths of depression), and about experiencing the joy of his craft and the respect of his peers.

• Jul 11, 2021
• 08:22

Hit and run in Queens, NY

A man stabbed two people and drove into a group of pedestrians in Queens, New York, early Sunday, police said. One person was killed and several others were injured. Police said the driver is in custody.

• Dec 3, 2017
• 01:15

Graffiti art protected?

This week a dispute over graffiti goes to trial in New York. The beloved Queens structure known as 5Pointz become a destination for art lovers to see works of graffiti art painted on the walls. But then the owner of the building whitewashed the walls. Criminal defense attorney Doug Burns joins CBSN to explain the legal issues at stake.

• Oct 18, 2017
• 04:29

Imam killed in NYC

A gunman in Queens killed an imam and an associate while they were walking home from Saturday afternoon prayers. Each man was shot in the head from close range, according to police. The suspect fled the scene and remains at large.

• Aug 13, 2016
• 01:30

Mom's message to killer

The mother of a slain Queens jogger offered a chilling message to her daughter's killer. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers has more.

• Aug 8, 2016
• 01:11

Steer that was headed to the slaughterhouse makes daring escape and is now enjoying life in an animal sanctuary run by former "Daily Show" host

Steer that was headed to the slaughterhouse makes daring escape and is now enjoying life in an animal sanctuary run by former "Daily Show" host.

• Apr 2, 2016
• 00:43

A massive traffic jam crippled LaGuardia Airport in Queens Monday night, and some streets in the borough are being plowed for the first time Tuesday

Pockets of New York are fighting to clean up the weekend's blizzard. A massive traffic jam crippled LaGuardia Airport in Queens Monday night, and some streets in the borough are being plowed for the first time Tuesday. David Begnaud reports.

• Jan 26, 2016
• 02:34

City officials say that 97 percent of New York City's streets have been plowed, but residents of Maspeth, Queens haven't seen a plow yet

City officials say that 97 percent of New York City's streets have been plowed, but residents of Maspeth, Queens haven't seen a plow yet. David Begnaud spoke to residents who feel overlooked after the snow storm.

• Jan 25, 2016
• 02:01

Cops have finally captured a rogue cow running loose in Queens

Cops have finally captured a rogue cow running loose in Queens, after it fled a slaughterhouse. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers has more on the cow's flight.

• Jan 21, 2016
• 00:39

A gunman is on the run after shooting two people at an upscale home in Queens, New York

A gunman is on the run after shooting two people at an upscale home in Queens, New York. The party organizer had rented the house using Airbnb. "48 Hours" Crimesider's Graham Kates joins CBSN with more on the investigation.

• Oct 26, 2015
• 01:55

Surveillance footage shows a fake cab driver attacking a woman in Queens, New York

A New York woman told police she hailed a dark sedan thinking it was a livery cab. The fake cab driver allegedly tried to sexually assault the woman before attacking her and her kids.

• Aug 28, 2014
• 01:26

Fourteen people are signed up to run the 3,100-mile race, which consists of laps around one Queens block

Fourteen people are signed up to run the 3,100-mile race, which consists of laps around one Queens block. Vinita Nair reports on the race that's been an 18-year tradition.

• Aug 1, 2014
• 02:55

CBS This Morning takes a look at some of the headlines from around the globe

CBS This Morning takes a look at some of the headlines from around the globe.

• Jun 25, 2014
• 01:51

The classes allow amateur artists to learn the basics from professionals while bonding over drinks with friends

"Paint Nite" launched in Boston 18 months ago and is now in dozens of cities across the nation. The classes allow amateur artists to learn the basics from professionals while bonding over drinks with friends. CBS News' Alison Harmelin reports.

• May 2, 2014
• 01:10

Video shows NYC Republicans dancing at maskless holiday party

"COVID conga lines are not smart," New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said of the party that was held amid a worsening coronavirus pandemic.

• Dec 22, 2020

Scientists capture two murder hornet queens after destroying nest

The team also uncovered the radio tag that led them to the nest in the first place — which appeared to have been chewed off.

• Nov 1, 2020

New York to close schools in 9 neighborhoods

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said the state will shut down schools in nine coronavirus hot spots​. The neighborhoods facing school closures have all seen a positive test rate well over 3% for the last seven days. CBS New York has the details.

• Oct 5, 2020
• 01:33

1 dead, 2 injured when small plane crashes in New York City

The pilot and another passenger were hospitalized in critical condition when a small seaplane crashed onto a concrete pier in Queens.

• Oct 4, 2020

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