Authorities: Strippers Drugged Wealthy Men, Scammed Them Out Of More Than $200,000
A crew of New York City strippers scammed wealthy men by drugging them and running up extravagant bills at topless clubs while they were in a daze, authorities said.
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A crew of New York City strippers scammed wealthy men by drugging them and running up extravagant bills at topless clubs while they were in a daze, authorities said.
A woman described how she found her boyfriend dead, in testimony at the Manhattan trial of Dr. Stan Li – who is accused of manslaughter in the death of two drug-addicted patients.
Police on Monday were asking the public to help them find a suspect in a shooting that left a man wounded in a Queens bowling alley this past weekend.
The accident happened on Northern Boulevard at Prince Street in Flushing, Queens around 10 p.m. Friday.
Ten people were injured Friday evening, when a Metropolitan Transportation Authority bus and a car collided in Flushing, Queens.
Ralph Calinda, 91, has lived in the three bedroom apartment at the Pomonok Houses in Flushing, where he raised seven kids, for 61 years.
Undercover officers busted two prostitutes and a madam working out of a 10th floor apartment on Prince Street in Flushing, police said.
A man was struck and killed by a Long Island Rail Road train in Flushing, Queens Wednesday evening.
Police on Wednesday were asking the public to help them find two suspects who pretended to be police officers as they stormed into Queens businesses and robbed them.
Last week, a technology teacher told fourth graders at P.S. 201 in Flushing to chose a prominent African-American figure to write about for Black History Month.
McDonald's has long prided itself on its ability to make customers say "I'm loving it" especially with its new McCafe atmosphere but at one location in Flushing elderly customers are sticking around for hours.
According to police, Wu Lin, 35, raped his 31-year-old victim in a car parked along Kissena Park around 10 p.m. Wednesday.
A man has been arrested and charged in the attempted rape of an international college student as she walked home from a Halloween party in Queens.
The storm's devastation has hit close to home for many Filipinos praying at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Flushing, some of whom cannot get in touch with relatives back home.
It happened around 5 a.m. on Nov. 1 in the area of Melbourne Avenue and Kissena Boulevard in Flushing.
The suspect apparently followed the victim after she got off the bus and ambushed her on the corner of 152nd Street and Melbourne Avenue in Flushing, investigators said.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is working on a new automated signal system that will make the Flushing line more reliable, allowing trains to run faster and more often.
A driver was questioned by police Sunday, after a 3-year-old girl was struck and killed while walking with her grandmother in the Flushing section of Queens.
Flavia Pennetta ousted fourth-seeded Sara Errani 6-3, 6-1 in an all-Italian second-round match Thursday for the biggest upset so far at the US Open.
Blake embraced the symbolism of starting his last tournament on the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington, an African-American tennis star inspiring young players. It was just past midnight when his match, and career, ended.
Li Na got her work done quickly Wednesday at the US Open, so when the rain started falling, she had little to worry about.
Small businesses in the blighted area near Citi Field, where the Mets play, are being offered payment equal to a year's rent if they vacate by the end of November to make way for a retail-and-entertainment mall.
A tree that fell in a Queens park and left a pregnant woman dead this past weekend was diseased and hollow, according to the president of New York City Park Advocates.
A loving husband was heartbroken Monday after his pregnant wife was killed by a falling tree in the very Queens park where they first built their relationship.
Artemi Panarin now has 33 points (eight goals, 25 assists) in 24 career games against the Canadiens.
President Santos served less than three months of his seven-year sentence for wire fraud and identity theft before President Trump signed a commutation.
Each team had 50% possession but New York City outshot the Sounders 16-8.
John McCarthy stopped three shots in his first start for the Red Bulls (12-15-7).
Lee added two assists, and Ilya Sorokin stopped 29 shots.
President Santos served less than three months of his seven-year sentence for wire fraud and identity theft before President Trump signed a commutation.
Activists assembled in Manhattan to protest against the Trump administration amid the prolonged government shutdown.
A mediator was called to the table to attend the last session between the Actors' Equity Association and Broadway League.
Democrats had argued the measure would increase voter turnout in local races, but Republicans sued.
The boiler room at the NYCHA-controlled Mitchell Houses on Alexander Avenue exploded on Oct. 1, collapsing part of the building.
A nor'easter that soaked the NYC area Sunday and Monday brought more than 4 inches of rainfall and winds above 60 mph.
A nor'easter that's bearing down on the NYC area continues to cause flooding concerns today for Long Island and New Jersey.
New Jersey is under a state of emergency, along with New York City and the surrounding region.
As they say, all good things must come to an end. It's a First Alert Weather Day, as rain arrives with some weather whiplash.
Kristen Hogan faces an attempted murder charge after police said she laced a bottle of wine with a toxic chemical and her partner drank it.
Bridgewater officials claim Somerset County overstepped its bounds and took out way too many trees near Washington Valley Park.
Obama's ad backing Sherrill mentions her background as a mom, Navy pilot and one-time federal prosecutor.
According to parents, some Manalapan High School students were discussing dressing up as Holocaust victims for Halloween.
Republican Jack Ciattarelli's campaign has taken a step toward filing a lawsuit against his opponent, Democrat Mikie Sherrill.
The future of the Gateway Project, a lifeline linking New York and New Jersey, appears to hinge on what happens in Washington.
President Santos served less than three months of his seven-year sentence for wire fraud and identity theft before President Trump signed a commutation.
The move comes after a bombshell report revealed hundreds of racist, bigoted and antisemitic remarks in a group chat.
In a post on Truth Social, the president said the ex-New York congressman has been "horribly mistreated" in prison.
Dr. Christine Riordan looked away from cameras at her court appearance after prosecutors said she drunkenly crashed onto train tracks and caused an electrical explosion.
The town says it has concerns about traffic and public safety, but mosque leaders have concerns over Islamophobia.
President Santos served less than three months of his seven-year sentence for wire fraud and identity theft before President Trump signed a commutation.
Activists assembled in Manhattan to protest against the Trump administration amid the prolonged government shutdown.
Crowds hit the streets Saturday in cities and towns across the country to vent their anger over President Trump's policies in "No Kings" protests.
Democrats had argued the measure would increase voter turnout in local races, but Republicans sued.
The move comes after a bombshell report revealed hundreds of racist, bigoted and antisemitic remarks in a group chat.
The Womb Bus offers an opportunity for new and expecting moms to form a special bond.
Nick Mangold, who spent his entire NFL career with the Jets, is seeking a kidney donor with type O blood.
A Long Island nurse learned she was positive for the BRCA mutation, which increases the risk of cancers.
Chemotherapy-induced alopecia is one of the most common and distressing side effects of chemotherapy. Scalp cooling is a treatment helping with hair loss.
About a dozen paramedics at Northwell Health's Lenox Hill Hospital received a letter stating their positions will be eliminated in 30 days.
Frehley was recovering from a "minor fall" that forced him to cancel a scheduled performance in late September, his tour manager had said.
The Brooklyn Mirage has been closed since 2024, in part due to permit issues and last-minute show cancellations.
D'Angelo blurred the lines between sacred and sensual, defining modern R&B with his unique voice and musicianship.
The Brooklyn Mirage has been closed since 2024 following permit issues and last-minute show cancellations.
The move leaves just three bids remaining for the three gaming licenses to be awarded later this year.
Artemi Panarin now has 33 points (eight goals, 25 assists) in 24 career games against the Canadiens.
Each team had 50% possession but New York City outshot the Sounders 16-8.
John McCarthy stopped three shots in his first start for the Red Bulls (12-15-7).
Lee added two assists, and Ilya Sorokin stopped 29 shots.
The New Jersey Devils won their fourth game in a row by beating the Edmonton Oilers 5-3 on Saturday.
Families visiting Most Holy Trinity Cemetery say they've been left searching for the graves of loved ones after thousands of copper monuments were stolen over the years.
Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been too long overlooked, according to a report citing years of underfunding.
A multisensory show merges sound, scent, and art to reimagine the painter's 1908 journey through "the City of Canals."
Windsor Terrace neighbors are growing concerned the city's plan to redesign the busy four-lane corridor with bike lanes will make it less safe.
Ben Z's Law, named for a baby who died in a steam radiator accident in 2024, is heading to the mayor's desk after a supermajority in the NYC Council voted for it.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has your First Alert Forecast for October 18 at 11 p.m.
There's a growing mission to bring the benefits of forests into surprisingly small spaces. Bradley Blackburn reports on the Tiny Forest movement in Summit, New Jersey.
A man caught on fire at an e-bike store in Queens on Friday evening. He was taken to a local hospital in critical condition.
Broadway's actors and stage managers have a tentative agreement with producers to avoid a strike, but Broadway musicians continue to try to hash out their deal. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
Massive "No Kings" rallies were held from coast-to-coast Saturday, including in New York City. Organizers say the demonstrations are intended to defend First Amendment rights and the fight for democracy. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
