FDNY rescues teenager stuck inside Brooklyn vault
Firefighters had to use a saw, torch and sledgehammer to breach a wall and remove the child.
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Firefighters had to use a saw, torch and sledgehammer to breach a wall and remove the child.
It took firefighters 40 minutes to cut into the vault to get the boy out, CBS2's Doug Williams reports.
The beach is bound to be a popular destination this Memorial Day Weekend for the unofficial kickoff to summer, CBS2's Kristie Keleshian reports.
Firefighters used a saw, torch and sledgehammer to breach a wall and get the child out of the vault.
Before you hit the surf, experts have some important safety advice. CBS2's John Dias reports.
The MTA said a tractor-trailer snagged overhead wires and pulled them down, which brought down two utility poles.
A truck hit overhead wires and pulled them down.
The weather looks great this weekend, but there are a few hazards to look out for as we get back into the water. CBS2's John Dias reports from Coney Island.
More than two dozen students from the city are set to get their degrees because of the program.
Coney Island Beach officially opens this weekend with lifeguards on duty from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
More than two dozen college students from New York City are set to get their degrees because of the college choice program, CBS2's Hannah Kliger reports.
Today marks 140 years since the opening of the bridge.
A new public space is opening under the bridge in Chinatown.
Ronald Anthony Smith was killed on Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights in 2022. Police said Smith was hit by a police van while standing on the painted median.
"Criminal charges could not be legally justified," Attorney General Letitia James' office said after investigating.
CBS2's Hannah Kliger explains why the candidates in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn believe this is a unique opportunity for more representation.
Two people can be seen loading the whole pole with the camera into a truck and driving away.
Police are searching for two people seen on video taking the tower.
Police say the driver took off but later ditched the car and ran away on foot.
Twenty-five thousand runners took part in the largest half-marathon in the country.
Police have identified the man killed Friday in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn that witnesses described as intentional.
With 26,000 runners, this year's race is the largest half marathon in the country.
The victim's brother says his brother and the suspect had some sort of dispute before the deadly hit-and-run.
There was a deadly hit-and-run in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, on Friday, and some are saying it was no accident. As CBS2's Alecia Reid reports, there was a disagreement before the driver hit a man and took off.
The search is on for a hit-and-run driver in Brooklyn. CBS2's Alecia Reid reports.
Snow showers are impacting the Tri-State Area Monday morning and afternoon. A cold pattern will stick around for storm cleanup, leaving roads and sidewalks slushy and messy.
Kawhi Leonard scored 21 of his 28 points in the first half as the Los Angeles Clippers built a 38-point lead in the second quarter and beat the Brooklyn Nets 126-89 on Sunday.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul isn't mincing words when it comes to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's actions in Minneapolis.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani may have had a busy day managing the city's storm response, but he wasn't too busy to stop and help shovel a car that was stuck in the snow in Brooklyn.
Matty Beniers and Berkly Catton scored 18 seconds apart in the third period, Joey Daccord made 27 saves and the Kraken beat the Devils 4-2 on Sunday.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul isn't mincing words when it comes to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's actions in Minneapolis.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani may have had a busy day managing the city's storm response, but he wasn't too busy to stop and help shovel a car that was stuck in the snow in Brooklyn.
The New York City nurses strike is not over, but an agreement has been reached with the hospitals to maintain health care benefits.
The largest storm in years has delivered some serious snow totals in New York City and across the Tri-State Area.
If you're looking to get out of New York City via LaGuardia Airport, you're going to have to wait a while.
The largest storm in years has delivered some serious snow totals in New York City and across the Tri-State Area.
The monster winter storm that New York City and the Tri-State Area have been bracing for arrived Sunday, bringing heavy snow, sleet and frigid temperatures.
The NYC area is bracing for a major winter storm that's set to hit the region with heavy snow on top of dangerous, subfreezing weather.
New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches of snow from Sunday to Monday as feels-like temperatures drop below 0. A winter storm watch has been issued.
A winter storm is headed to the Tri-State Area with heavy snow expected. New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches Saturday night into Monday.
The largest storm in years has delivered some serious snow totals in New York City and across the Tri-State Area.
The monster winter storm that New York City and the Tri-State Area have been bracing for arrived Sunday, bringing heavy snow, sleet and frigid temperatures.
Sherrill said NJ Transit service will stop running during the winter storm on Sunday, when heavy snow is forecast to bury the Tri-State Area.
The NYC area is bracing for a major winter storm that's set to hit the region with heavy snow on top of dangerous, subfreezing weather.
New Jersey auto body shops may be expecting to see more business after this weekend's winter storm.
The largest storm in years has delivered some serious snow totals in New York City and across the Tri-State Area.
If you're looking to get out of New York City via LaGuardia Airport, you're going to have to wait a while.
The monster winter storm that New York City and the Tri-State Area have been bracing for arrived Sunday, bringing heavy snow, sleet and frigid temperatures.
The NYC area is bracing for a major winter storm that's set to hit the region with heavy snow on top of dangerous, subfreezing weather.
The Connetquot Central School District has been threatened with funding cuts unless it reinstates its old mascot name.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul isn't mincing words when it comes to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's actions in Minneapolis.
The New York City nurses strike is not over, but an agreement has been reached with the hospitals to maintain health care benefits.
Mamdani said five New Yorkers died Saturday and were found outside.
The police chief said federal immigration enforcement "tactics are very obviously not safe, and it is generating a lot of outrage and fear in the community."
Instead of a snow day, New York City public school students will pivot to remote learning on Monday, the city announced.
Starting July 1, as many as 450,000 New Yorkers will lose EP coverage and be forced into marketplace health care plans.
Striking New York City nurses returned to the bargaining table Thursday, the New York State Nurses Association said.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders joined striking New York City nurses on the picket line Tuesday.
New York City's largest nurses strike is now in Week 2 and it appears negotiations toward a deal remain at a standstill.
Negotiators for major New York City hospitals and the state nurses union returned to the bargaining table as the city's largest nurses strike enters a fifth day.
Pop superstar Harry Styles will open an unprecedented 30-show residency at Madison Square Garden, starting on Aug. 26 and ending on Oct. 31.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
The FCC is warning that daytime talk shows and late-night programs must give equal time to opposing political candidates, taking aim at a genre of TV that has long drawn President Trump's ire.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Channing Tatum is bringing "Magic Mike Live" to New York City, promising to "turn up the gas" on the popular show.
Kawhi Leonard scored 21 of his 28 points in the first half as the Los Angeles Clippers built a 38-point lead in the second quarter and beat the Brooklyn Nets 126-89 on Sunday.
Matty Beniers and Berkly Catton scored 18 seconds apart in the third period, Joey Daccord made 27 saves and the Kraken beat the Devils 4-2 on Sunday.
Jalen Brunson scored 31 points, as the New York Knicks defeated the 76ers, 112-109.
Jason Tucker scored twice and Alex Lyon stopped 26 shots and tied a Buffalo record with his ninth straight victory as the Sabres beat the Islanders 5-0 Saturday.
St. John's rallied from a 16-point deficit in the second half to defeat Xavier 88-83, giving Rick Pitino his 900th victory.
A critical seasonal blood shortage is prompting renewed calls for New Yorkers to donate.
Puppet shows, peaceful protests and acts of service helped families reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through a child's perspective.
Nearly 100 tenants from three different buildings managed by A&E Real Estate on the Upper West Side rallied on Monday.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
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.
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.
While the snow is lightening up, the cold temperatures are here to stay. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku talks about what to expect.
Snow and ice are covering sidewalks and streets, making it difficult to get out of parking spots. It's also challenging for people walking. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Majority of NJ Transit system is still incapacitated from the winter storm. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn and Vanessa Murdock have your First Alert Forecast for January 25 at 11 p.m.
The snowstorm slowed plenty of things down Sunday, but not at Central Park, where people were speeding downhill. CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer shares how New Yorkers took advantage of the day.
