Migrants had nowhere else to go, man who ran illegal NYC shelters says
Dozens of men were cramped in basements with beds stacked on top of each other at buildings in Queens and the Bronx.
Dozens of men were cramped in basements with beds stacked on top of each other at buildings in Queens and the Bronx.
The business owner said since he felt the city wasn't helping them, he decided to step up with assistance.
Business owner Ebou Sarr said since he felt the city wasn't helping them, he decided to step up with assistance. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
The business owner said since he felt the city wasn't helping them, he decided to step up with assistance. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Surveillance video captured a suspect hitting the Gandhi statue at Shri Tulsi Mandir in Richmond Hill with what appeared to be a sledgehammer in August 2022.
Surveillance video captured a suspect hitting the Gandhi statue at Shri Tulsi Mandir in Richmond Hill with what appeared to be a sledgehammer in August 2022.
The fire was reported around 12:30 p.m. inside the kitchen of a multi-story home on 108th Street.
Police are investigating a shooting in Queens that left a woman dead and a man hospitalized. CBS New York's John Dias spoke with people who heard the commotion, and obtained exclusive video of the shooting.
Police say the 28-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene, but the man managed to drive to a nearby precinct for help.
Police said the 28-year-old woman and 39-year-old man were in a black Honda sedan when they were shot multiple times. CBS New York's John Dias has the details.
Police said Sun Spa in Richmond Hill was the fourth spa to be robbed in the last week and a half.
Police said Sun Spa in Richmond Hill was the fourth spa to be robbed in the last week and a half. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the story.
The NYPD is investigating a shooting in Queens. Police sources tell CBS New York a bullet went through the wall of a building and struck a 52-year-old man in the stomach. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3N6WTEX
Police sources tell CBS New York a bullet went through the wall of a building and struck a man in the stomach.
The city planted a tree and now the roots are causing the sidewalk to lift, creating a dangerous problem.
A viewer wrote to CBS New York's Elle McLogan about problem, so she investigated the story in Richmond Hill.
Local activists say they are in the process of fundraising to start a patrol group.
It happened on Thursday morning on Atlantic Avenue and Lefferts Boulevard in Richmond Hill.
Authorities say 19 children were killed in the fire in Mahdia, about 124 miles south of Georgetown, on Sunday.
Members of a Sikh temple in Richmond Hill, Queens, cooked all day Friday.
Members of a Sikh temple in Richmond Hill, Queens, cooked all day Friday.
The community hosted the 35th annual Phagwah Parade down Liberty Avenue on Sunday.
For more than three decades, the community has celebrated the Phagwah Parade on Liberty Avenue. CBS2's Shosh Bedrosian reports.
Daryus Clarke, 20, was shot and killed while working at a Queens smoke shop Saturday.
We're learning more about the 20-year-old smoke shop employee who was killed during an armed robbery in Richmond Hill, Queens. CBS2's Hannah Kliger spoke exclusively with the victim's grieving mother.
Hurricane Maria nearly wiped out an endangered parrot in Puerto Rico, highlighting the grave threat climate change-fueled storms pose to endangered species.
The NYPD says it will increase security at Jewish institutions before Passover begins next week.
The family of a man who was randomly shoved in front of a subway and killed in March came face-to-face with the suspect in a Manhattan courtroom Wednesday.
Simon Holmstrom scored the go-ahead goal in the third period, Ilya Sorokin stopped Sidney Crosby on a late penalty shot and the playoff-bound New York Islanders edged the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4.
A New Jersey father accused of killing his 9-year-old son back on March 28 has died from injuries he suffered that same day, officials said.
The NYPD says it will increase security at Jewish institutions before Passover begins next week.
The family of a man who was randomly shoved in front of a subway and killed in March came face-to-face with the suspect in a Manhattan courtroom Wednesday.
A driver accused of striking and killing a 10-year-old girl in Brooklyn on Tuesday is now facing charges.
Residents in Southern Brooklyn are concerned over MTA's proposed changes as part of the Brooklyn Bus Network Redesign.
Officials say a 5-foot rat snake has taken up residence in Congers Lake in Clarkstown.
Today will be at least 10 degrees cooler than yesterday, with a little rain developing in the afternoon.
We're in for another sunny and pleasantly warm afternoon, but not as warm as yesterday. Highs will be in the low 70s.
Today will be sunny with highs in the mid to upper 70s, possibly even 80 inland. Late showers are possible south of the city.
Damaging wind gusts are the main threat, but we can't rule out small hail or an isolated tornado northwest of NYC.
Thousands lined the streets of downtown Hartford on Saturday to celebrate UConn's second straight NCAA men's basketball championship, and sixth in 25 years.
A New Jersey father accused of killing his 9-year-old son back on March 28 has died from injuries he suffered that same day, officials said.
Today will be at least 10 degrees cooler than yesterday, with a little rain developing in the afternoon.
Emergency crews worked all night to clear debris from tractor trailer crash above Elizabeth Avenue.
We're in for another sunny and pleasantly warm afternoon, but not as warm as yesterday. Highs will be in the low 70s.
Crews are working to reopen the roadway after part of a retaining wall collapsed onto the New Jersey Turnpike.
Over 250 pizzerias across Long Island are raising money Wednesday for three police charities and the family of fallen NYPD Det. Jonathan Diller.
Suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is appeared in court in Suffolk County, Long Island.
More 55-gallon drums containing waste petroleum and chlorinated solvents have been found buried in Bethpage Community Park.
Lindy Jones pleads not guilty in last month's deadly shooting of NYPD Det. Jonathan Diller in Far Rockaway, Queens.
Many New Yorkers fear more fallout from escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. For now, there's extra police outside Jewish institutions as all pray for a peaceful future.
CBS New York did some digging and found out just how much the MTA has budgeted for congestion pricing pollution mitigation.
Under the 5th Amendment, the jury is prohibited from holding it against former President Donald Trump if he does not testify.
Columbia University President Dr. Minouche Shafik testified about antisemitism on college campuses before the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Sen. Bob Menendez heads to trial next month to fight charges that he traded his political influence for cash, gold bars and a luxury car.
New York City health officials are warning of a worrisome increase in the number of leptospirosis cases from contact with rat urine.
19 people have been stricken — including nine who have been hospitalized — after getting fake or mishandled injections in homes and spas, feds warn.
East Harlem community leaders say the state oversaturated the neighborhood with methadone and other drug treatment centers as most patients live elsewhere.
Younger adults are aging faster, increasing their risk for early onset cancers. So which anti-aging techniques actually work?
Most worrisome gaps involve cancer chemotherapy drugs, ER medications and and therapies for ADHD.
Black women are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than white women, according to the CDC.
In the 1,000th episode, titled "A Thousand Yards," NCIS comes under attack by a mysterious enemy from the past.
A Billy Joel special on CBS and Paramount+ will air again after it was cut off in the middle of the singer's performance of "Piano Man."
The coming-of-age story is a favorite for generations of middle and high school students, and they're returning to it on Broadway.
CBS New York's Steve Overmyer met Ed Alstrom, the organ player who has been hyping up Yankees fans in the Bronx for over 20 seasons.
Eleanor documented much of the chaos on "Apocalypse Now" in what would become one of the most famous making-of films about moviemaking, 1991's "Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse."
Simon Holmstrom scored the go-ahead goal in the third period, Ilya Sorokin stopped Sidney Crosby on a late penalty shot and the playoff-bound New York Islanders edged the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4.
Aaron Judge broke a 4-all tie with a two-run single in the ninth inning, Juan Soto and Giancarlo Stanton hit solo home runs and the New York Yankees rallied to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-4 to avoid their first sweep of the season.
Starling Marte hit his 150th career homer, powering the New York Mets to a 9-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates and a sweep of a three-game series.
The No. 1 pick in this year's WNBA draft is "going to raise all boats" for players in the league, one expert said.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. reached base four times and had two RBIs, Yusei Kikuchi pitched six sharp innings to win for the first time this season and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Yankees 5-4, handing New York its third consecutive loss.
Residents in Southern Brooklyn are concerned over MTA's proposed changes as part of the Brooklyn Bus Network Redesign.
Buzunesh Deba, who lives in the Bronx, became the default winner of the 2014 Boston Marathon in 2016 when the first-place winner was disqualified for doping, but she says she has not yet received her prize money.
While many are excited about the idea of a state-of-the art skate park in Brooklyn, one of the largest on the East Coast, others oppose the location chosen.
East Harlem community leaders say the state oversaturated the neighborhood with methadone and other drug treatment centers as most patients live elsewhere.
President Joe Biden dropped in virtually to speak at the National Action Network convention Friday, breaking down his efforts to reduce the burden on Black people and boost opportunities for their success.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
Street vendors are demanding licenses and permits, as the NYPD continues to crack down on illegal operations.
The iconic wildlife facility first opened its gates to animal lovers in 1899.
Police say the man hit a woman in the leg with a hockey stick on April 9 in the East Village.
CBS New York's John Elliott has the latest weather forecast.
The NYPD says it will increase security at Jewish institutions before Passover begins next week. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner has the latest on antisemitic hate.