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The person who called 911 said the fire broke out as a cell phone was charging in a power strip in the basement.
Metropolitan Transportation Authority board members said Thursday they're going to look at new ways to raise money for the struggling transit system.
"Early voting is going to be transformative to the system. One of the things this legislation does is bring early voting to New York, and I say amen to that," Cuomo said.
The disease is not contagious and can be treated with antibiotics.
Rappers Meek Mill and Jay Z were joined Wednesday by the owners of the Brooklyn Nets, Philadelphia 76ers and New England Patriots to announce the launch of the Reform Alliance, an organization that will lobby for changes to state probation and parole laws.
If enacted, the current minimum of $8.85 would be raised to $10 by July and then go up by a dollar a year to $15 in 2024.
Expect periods of heavy rain with the possibility of flooding into the afternoon. In addition to the rain, we'll be dealing with wind gusts of 50 mph in the city and along the coast. As for temps, they'll be in the 50s earlier in the afternoon with 40s to wrap up the day.
The company says it discovered salmonella during sampling of the product, but it has not received "any direct consumer reports of confirmed illnesses."
Katie Brennan, chief of staff to the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency, accused Albert Alvarez of sexually assaulting her while they both worked for Murphy's campaign in 2017.
Police are searching for a pair of passengers they say robbed a taxi driver earlier this month in Brooklyn.
Among those most likely to be affected are cooks, waiters and others in food services; short-haul truck drivers; and clerical office workers.
Police said the suspect approached the 11-year-old victim around 5:25 p.m. Wednesday inside a residential building near East Gun Hill Road and Dekalb Avenue in the Norwood section.
While many Americans don't look forward to tax season, there's at least one group of people who do: hackers.
Temperatures are expected be in the upper 50s for most. Roughly 1 to 2 inches of heavy rain will fall, with the risk of coastal flooding.
Investigators say it all started with an ad posted on a telephone, boasting of an apartment available in a soon-to-be renovated home in East Elmhurst.
Having a baby is a time for celebration, but under financial hardship, some moms carry an extra burden. Tuesday in Newark, a baby shower was held for moms-to-be in need. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
The St. John's men's basketball team hit the road Tuesday as they get ready to play in the first round of the NCAA tournament. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston was there for the send-off.
It's been four years since an acid attack in a Long Island driveway left a college student disfigured, and the case is still unsolved. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff sat down with that young woman to discuss her recovery.
The road to San Antonio for the Final Four is about to start for St. John's. The first stop is Providence, Rhode Island, for their first-round matchup Thursday night. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston was in Queens as the team prepared to leave.
Tensions are sparking in southern Brooklyn as residents learn of lithium-ion battery energy storage systems moving into vacant storefronts and lots along industrial corridors, many just steps from residential homes. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
Cooling tower testing continues on New York City's Upper East Side as the number of Legionnaires' disease cases continues to grow.
A suspect has been arrested in connection to a Fourth of July shooting in Coney Island.
Nearly 300 cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported in New York City alone over the past two months, health officials said Wednesday.
Eddie Palmieri, the East Harlem legend who revolutionized Latin music, now has a street renamed in his honor.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married in a place that generates plenty of garbage, and one man figured out there is a market for it if you package it just right.
Severe thunderstorms swept through New York and New Jersey on Saturday night, causing damage amid Fourth of July festivities.
The brutal heat wave caused power problems across New York City on Friday.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100 degrees set on this date in 1966.
The New York, New Jersey area is dealing with extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources try to keep residents cool.
Dangerously hot weather is beginning in the New York City area, with an Extreme Heat Warning about to go into effect.
Homes and roads were inundated with floodwaters as strong storms swept through the Tri-State Area on Monday.
A roof partially collapsed Monday morning at a BJ's Wholesale Club amid heavy flooding in Ocean Township, N.J.
A whale that surfaced for air slammed into a New Jersey fire department's boat, capsizing it as it headed back from helping with Fourth of July security near New York City.
While the rain has taken place throughout the day, the possibility of thunderstorms in the New York City area will remain for the rest of the night.
A community in Bergen County, New Jersey, was hit hard by Saturday's thunderstorms. Sheer devastation was visible in one Paramus neighborhood.
Three arrests have been made in a large-scale mail-theft scheme that struck over and over again right outside of Long Island post offices.
The CBIZ Workplace Challenge is back. The 3.5 run-walk was formerly known as the Marcum Workplace Challenge. It will be held at Jones Beach on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
The mother of the little girl who prosecutors say endured months of torture before her death is now accusing Suffolk County and her school district of failing to protect her.
Two Long Island children were burned while trying a viral challenge involving a popular squishy toy, officials say. As a result, the Nassau County fire marshal has issued a warning.
A little girl was on vacation in Southampton when she was swept away by a creek and drowned in a Long Island bay, according to police.
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is suspending his campaign against GOP Sen. Susan Collins, after a woman accused him of sexually assaulting her five years ago.
The former Pfizer building in Midtown is among the largest office-to-residential building conversions in New York City history. The City Council has recently paved the way for similar projects.
Prosecutors revealed that the roommate of the man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk was given "use immunity" in exchange for providing recorded video statements to investigators about the case.
The damages were awarded to Carroll, a writer, by a 2023 jury in a civil sexual abuse and defamation case.
The mother of the little girl who prosecutors say endured months of torture before her death is now accusing Suffolk County and her school district of failing to protect her.
Cooling tower testing continues on New York City's Upper East Side as the number of Legionnaires' disease cases continues to grow.
Nearly 300 cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported in New York City alone over the past two months, health officials said Wednesday.
A cluster of Legionnaires' disease cases on New York City's Upper East Side is under investigation, health officials say.
Dozens of cyclosporiasis cases were reported across New York state between May 1 and June 16, the CDC says.
Westchester County health officials say people should avoid recreational activities along a stretch of the Hudson River until further notice due to a massive raw sewage discharge.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married in a place that generates plenty of garbage, and one man figured out there is a market for it if you package it just right.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
"Dolly: A True Original Musical" will take viewers on a journey of the singer's life at the St. James Theatre on West 44th Street.
The Empire State Building lit up in blue for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding Friday night.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Jared Young was plunked with the bases loaded in the eighth inning, sparking a five-run rally that lifted the Mets to a 6-2 win over the Royals.
The Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Yankees 3-0 on Wednesday night to extend their AL East lead to five games.
Phil Regan, who pitched for four major league teams over 13 years before spending five more decades in the game as a coach, manager and scout, has died.
Tyler Tolbert tied an MLB record with hits in 12 consecutive plate appearances, finishing 5-for-6 on Tuesday night and powering the Royals to a 16-12 win over the Mets.
Hunter Feduccia and Yandy Diaz hit consecutive home runs in the fourth inning, Ian Seymour struck out 12 and the Rays beat the Yankees 6-4 on Tuesday night.
Eddie Palmieri, the East Harlem legend who revolutionized Latin music, now has a street renamed in his honor.
Services for the UnderServed's urban gardens and beehives provide therapeutic opportunities for New Yorkers with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges
Religious institutions across the country are exploring how their properties can help address the affordable housing crisis, with a Brooklyn development offering a model for blending community needs with faith-based missions.
The Classical Theatre of Harlem's artistic director says Shakespeare's famous tragedy is more relevant today, though audiences can always expect a twist.
Brooklyn residents say loose boards and protruding nails on the Coney Island boardwalk have caused serious injuries.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Brooklyn-born rapper Jay-Z is celebrating 30 years since the release of his debut album "Reasonable Doubt."
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for July 8 at 11 p.m.
A Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side is expanding. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
The United States has launched new military strikes on Iran as President Trump says he doesn't know if we are headed to a full-scale conflict. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
People who were evacuated from hotels near the unstable East Side building were allowed to get their belongings Wednesday. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
