New York City looking to close some areas seeing coronavirus surge

Mayor Bill de Blasio said shutdowns — including public and private schools — would happen starting Wednesday in nine ZIP codes, and indoor dining would be suspended.

• Oct 4, 2020

NYC neighborhoods see COVID-19 spike

New York City’s daily coronavirus infection rate has spiked above 3% for the first time in months. Mayor Bill de Blasio says eight ZIP codes in Brooklyn and Queens are to blame for the recent surge. Dr. Neeta Ogden, an internal medicine specialist and immunologist, joins CBSN to talk about the latest coronavirus news.

• Sep 30, 2020
• 07:11

NYPD cop accused of spying for China

An NYPD officer faces a variety of charges for allegedly acting as an agent of the Chinese government. Prosecutors say Baimadajie Angwang was in regular contact with a member of the Chinese consulate and provided intelligence on ethnic Tibetans in New York City. CBS New York's Kevin Rincon reports.

• Sep 21, 2020
• 01:45

Fashion brand Telfar grows despite COVID-19

As the world continues to grapple with the coronavirus, Fast Company reports global fashion sales have fallen by 50%. But Telfar, a unisex luxury fashion brand, appears to be one of the exceptions. Telfar Clemens, a fashion designer and founder of Telfar, joined CBSN to discuss his label and how it's finding success.

• Sep 9, 2020
• 07:52

Arrest made in decades-old murder mystery

Virginia detectives said they've made an arrest nearly 50 years after two women were brutally murdered while on vacation. An 80-year-old New York City man was taken into custody and awaits extradition. Anne-Marie Green has more.

• Apr 10, 2019
• 00:26

2 men indicted in killing of Jam Master Jay

Two suspects have been indicted in the 2002 killing of hip-hop artist Jam Master Jay, of Run DMC, which until now had been one of New York City's most notorious unsolved killings. Acting U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York Seth DuCharme, NYPD Chief of Detectives Rodney Harrison and ATF Assistant Special Agent in Charge Daryl McCormick held a press briefing to announce new details in the case. Watch their remarks here.

• Aug 17, 2020
• 10:03

The airline gives a behind-the-scenes tour of their nerve center

Airlines have a tough job of keeping everything on schedule, and bad weather makes that job even harder. CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg reports from JetBlue's storm command center.

• Nov 26, 2013
• 02:56

District attorney candidate looks to decriminalize sex work

Tiffany Cabán is receiving national attention for her campaign to be district attorney for Queens County, New York. She joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss her endorsements from Washington lawmakers as well as her platform, which includes decriminalizing sex work.

• Jun 24, 2019
• 06:28

Gun violence on the rise in New York City

Gun violence in New York City "spiked significantly" during the month of June compared to the same time last year, officials say. One of the most recent victims was a teenager in Queens. CBS New York's John Dias reports.

• Jul 7, 2020
• 02:22

Neighbors band together with mutual aid group

In what was at one point the center of the COVID-19 pandemic, one New York family decided to help their neighbors in need. A few posters around the neighborhood turned into an almost 1,000-person volunteer group called the Astoria Mutual Aid Network. Errol Barnett reports.

• Jun 25, 2020
• 04:08

N.Y. has lowest number of virus hospitalizations since March 20

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday the state had its lowest number of COVID-19 hospitalizations on Monday - 1,538 - since March 20. He also said the U.S. Open will be held this summer in Queens, New York, without fans. Watch his remarks.

• Jun 16, 2020
• 05:59

Missing NYC chef found dead

New York City police discovered the body of a missing chef at a Queens hostel Thursday, NYPD said in a statement. Andrea Zamperoni, 33, had been missing since Monday, worrying his friends and coworkers at the iconic Cipriani restaurant.

• Aug 22, 2019
• 00:52

Arrest made in connection to chef's death

A woman has been arrested and charged in the death of a prominent New York City chef after his body was found at a Queens hostel. Prosecutors say she's a sex worker who is also linked to two other recent deaths and has been accused of giving the victims lethal doses of drugs. CBSN New York's Reena Roy reports.

• Aug 26, 2019
• 02:31

Teen arrested for alleged ISIS plot in Queens

A 19-year-old is expected to appear in federal court today in connection with an alleged terror plot. Officials say he was planning a knife attack inspired by ISIS. Jenna DeAngelis reports for CBSN New York.

• Aug 30, 2019
• 01:33

Sanders talks AOC endorsement

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez formally endorsed Senator Bernie Sanders at a rally in Queens on Saturday. In an exclusive interview with CBS News political correspondent Nikole Killion, Sanders called Ocasio-Cortez's endorsement "very significant."

• Oct 19, 2019
• 00:37

AOC on Sanders endorsement

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez formally endorsed Senator Bernie Sanders at a rally in Queens on Saturday. In an exclusive interview with CBS News political correspondent Nikole Killion, Ocasio-Cortez explained why she is endorsing so early in the race.

• Oct 19, 2019
• 01:25

Amazon executive on coronavirus precautions

Amazon temporarily closed its Queens, New York facility, after an employee that worked there tested positive for coronavirus. Separately, the retail giant is hiring 100,000 new workers to meet a growing demand, as more people go online to shop. Jay Carney, Amazon's senior vice president of global corporate affairs and former press secretary for President Obama, joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about the retail giant's business decisions in light of the coronavirus.

• Mar 20, 2020
• 04:24

How a N.C. nurse ended up volunteering at a Queens hospital

"I believe it's our duty," Bevin Strickland said. "I believe we should be compelled to do something when we can."

• Apr 17, 2020

"A backlog of funerals" in coronavirus' epicenter

"A lot of the COVID cases are more or less direct burials or direct cremation. But we do our best to serve the families," said one funeral director.

• Apr 5, 2020

Coronavirus panic sparks racist incidents against Asian Americans

"They're just scared to get infected by Chinese people," restaurant owner Kin Lam told CBS News.

• Mar 6, 2020

Beck performs "Devil's Haircut"

Seven-time Grammy-winning singer Beck performs at Forest Hills Stadium in New York City. The venue hosted legendary artists like The Beatles and Frank Sinatra in the 1960s, and was recently renovated to provide a modern concert experience.

• Aug 31, 2019
• 04:49

Saturday Sessions: Beck performs "E-Pro"

Seven-time Grammy-winning singer Beck performs at Forest Hills Stadium in New York City. The venue hosted legendary artists like The Beatles and Frank Sinatra in the 1960s, and was recently renovated to provide a modern concert experience.

• Aug 31, 2019
• 03:36

Beck performs "Up All Night"

Seven-time Grammy-winning singer Beck performs at Forest Hills Stadium in New York City. The venue hosted legendary artists like The Beatles and Frank Sinatra in the 1960s, and was recently renovated to provide a modern concert experience.

• Aug 31, 2019
• 03:47

Serena Williams injures right ankle during U.S. Open

A couple of hours later, Williams was walking without any apparent hitch in her step

• Sep 1, 2019

N.Y. teen charged with planning knife or bomb attack

Awais Chudhary faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted

• Aug 30, 2019

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