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Samatha Gonzalez (L) and Christina Campos (R) were both victims in a large fight that broke out at Astoria Park. (credit: CBS 2)

VIDEO: Female Students Kicked, Punched, Bloodied & Bruised In Wild Queens Melee

Christina Campos and Samatha Gonzalez were jumped by a mob of high school students in Astoria and the fight was all caught on video.

2013/04/18

Yankees stand united with Boston (NY Yankees Facebook)

Yankees Play ‘Sweet Caroline,’ Hold Moment Of Silence In Honor Of Boston

In the wake of the unspeakable Boston Marathon bombings, the Yankees paid tribute to the city of Boston when they hosted the Diamondbacks in the Bronx Tuesday night.

2013/04/16

A New York Police Department officer inspects a man's bag in Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan on April 15, 2013 in New York City. (credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

NYPD Increasing Security At Prominent Locations Following Boston Marathon Blasts

NYPD Deputy Police Commissioner Paul Browne said the city is stepping up security at hotels and other prominent locations through deployment of the NYPD’s critical response vehicles.

2013/04/15

Queens Building Collapse On Jamaica Ave. (credit: FDNY via Twitter)

No Injuries After Building Collapse In Woodhaven, Queens

The two-story commercial building, located at Jamaica Ave. near 79th St., was vacant at the time.

2013/04/12

Fire at home of Midwood rabbi on Thursday April 4, 2013. (credit: CBS 2)

Damaging Blaze Guts Home Of Brooklyn Rabbi; Firefighters Rescue Torahs

Neighbors watched helplessly as flames engulfed the Congregation Dvar Moshe Of Horodnke on East 27th Street in the Midwood section of Brooklyn.

2013/04/04

A man was caught on video beating and robbing a 56-year-old woman in a subway station in Borough Park, Brooklyn. (Credit: NYPD)

Caught On Video: Man Beats, Robs Woman In Brooklyn Subway Station

Police were asking for the public’s help Tuesday in finding the man who assaulted and robbed a woman on the stairs at an elevated subway station in Borough Park, Brooklyn.

2013/04/02

Rash Of Break-Ins Rocks Forest Hills, Queens

Since late February, thieves have hit nine homes between Metropolitan Avenue and Fleet Street, and between 69th and Continental avenues, police said.

2013/04/01

Police: Man Who Faked His Own Death Has Now Been Impersonating A Cop

A man who recently pleaded guilty to faking his own death was in trouble again this week – this time for impersonating a police officer and trying to kidnap women in Nassau County.

2013/03/27

N.J. School District Wants To Know Who Put Up Fight Videos On Facebook

The videos were recorded at Bridgewater-Raritan High School, and were posted on a “BRHS Fights” Facebook page that opened last week.

2013/03/26

State lottery officials announce the winning $338M Powerball ticket was sold at a Passaic liquor store (credit: Steve Sandberg/1010 WINS)

N.J. Liquor Store: Owner Of Winning $338M Powerball Ticket Comes Forward

Late Monday afternoon 44-year-old Pedro Quezada walked into the Eagles Liquor in Passaic, N.J., and checked to see if he had the sole winning ticket for Saturday’s $338.3 million Powerball drawing.

2013/03/25

Special needs student Derek Bueno, 11, was left on a school bus to fend for himself for hours on March 19, 2013. (Photo: CBS 2)

Special Needs Student Left Locked In Cold Bus For Hours In Manhattan

It was a school bus shocker in Manhattan. A special needs student was locked on his bus for hours. By the time he was found, he was so cold, school officials called 911.

2013/03/20

Cover of "The Librarian Of Basra" (credit: CBS 2)

NYC Third Graders To Read Books About War As Part Of New Curriculum

Children as young as 8 years old could soon be reading books on bombings, weapons and war as part of a new curriculum approved by city and state education officials.

2013/03/18

Julio Acevedo on March 7, 2013. (credit: CBS 2)

Prosecutors: Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Suspect Shouldn’t Have Been Driving

The Brooklyn district attorney’s office said further charges against Julio Acevedo are possible as the investigation continues.

2013/03/13

Dangerous Billboard on Queens Boulevard Finally Coming Down

In a sight for sore eyes in Elmhurst, Queens, a potentially dangerous billboard was finally coming down Wednesday.

2013/03/13

Dangerous Billboard Hangs Over Queens Boulevard, Leaves Neighbors Furious

A deteriorating and potentially dangerous sign hangs over Queens Boulevard, and a neighbor has been complaining that no one has taken action to prevent a tragedy.

2013/03/12

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