Police: Dad's homemade vape pens fueled deadly Brooklyn fire
Police said the man told them he had chemicals in the home and was assembling vape dispensers.
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Police said the man told them he had chemicals in the home and was assembling vape dispensers.
The New York City medical examiner confirms a third person -- a 10-year-old girl -- has died after Tuesday's fire at a Brooklyn home. CBS2's Dave Carlin has the latest on this family tragedy.
Sources tell CBS2 the father was using chemicals to make vape pens inside the East New York home, which caused the flames to spread
A Brooklyn entrepreneur with ADHD aims to destigmatize mental health treatments for young people.
Perse, an immigrant from Iran, is the winner of a pitch competition for people of color, and entrepreneurs with disabilities. CBS2's Hannah Kliger shares his story.
The flames broke out around 1:20 a.m. at a vacant home on Weldon Street in Cypress Hills.
The flames broke out around 1:40 a.m. in Cypress Hills.
Police say someone set fire to the first floor stairs, and an accelerant was found in the hallway.
Investigators believe a deadly fire in East New York may have been intentionally set. As CBS2's Hannah Kliger reports, two people were killed and three children are in critical condition.
Exclusive video shows the moment a man escaped police custody in Brooklyn.
A deadly fire in Brooklyn is being investigated as suspicious. The fire broke out early Tuesday morning in a home in East New York, Brooklyn. Two people died. CBS2's Hannah Kliger reports.
A woman and teenage girl are dead, and three other children are hospitalized following a suspicious fire overnight in East New York, Brooklyn. FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh spoke out about it, and other recent deadly blazes.
The NYPD says the 21-year-old managed to free one of his hands from handcuffs and fled from Brooklyn central booking.
Police say someone set fire to the first floor stairs, and an accelerant was found in the hallway. CBS2's Kristie Keleshian has the latest from the scene in East New York.
Police say the 21-year-old freed one of his hands from handcuffs and fled from Brooklyn central booking.
A woman is dead and four children are hospitalized following a fire overnight in East New York, Brooklyn. CBS2's Kristie Keleshian has the latest from the scene.
Firefighters responded around 2:15 a.m. to a three-story building on Fountain Avenue near Calhoun Street. CBS2's Kristie Keleshian has the latest from the scene.
Several businesses were forced to vacate after a protective wall came crashing down over the weekend, less than a month after the deadly parking garage collapse in Manhattan.
Weng Sore, 62, appeared in court on a 25-count indictment.
Six businesses were forced to vacate after a protective wall came crashing down, less than a month after a deadly parking garage collapse in Manhattan, CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
Weng Sor is accused of intentionally striking cyclists, a pedestrian and two police officers while driving the truck.
Jacqueline Wilson's body was found with multiple gunshot wounds Sunday at an apartment in East Flatbush.
Police say a woman was found with multiple gunshot wounds Sunday in East Flatbush.
Six businesses are closed, and the building's owner has been cited. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports from Flatlands.
Dozens of customers were in the shops when bricks came crashing down.
Columbia University has named its next president. The board of trustees has appointed Jennifer Mnookin to lead the university.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut's are forecast to be stuck in a bitter cold pattern for several days, featuring air straight from the Arctic Circle.
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.
The Seahawks and the Patriots previously met in the Super Bowl back in 2015, when a last-second goal line interception by Malcolm Butler sealed the win for New England.
Columbia University has named its next president. The board of trustees has appointed Jennifer Mnookin to lead the university.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut's are forecast to be stuck in a bitter cold pattern for several days, featuring air straight from the Arctic Circle.
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.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut's are forecast to be stuck in a bitter cold pattern for several days, featuring air straight from the Arctic Circle.
The largest storm in years 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.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut's are forecast to be stuck in a bitter cold pattern for several days, featuring air straight from the Arctic Circle.
The largest storm in years 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.
The largest storm in years 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.
The Seahawks and the Patriots previously met in the Super Bowl back in 2015, when a last-second goal line interception by Malcolm Butler sealed the win for New England.
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.
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.
Connecticut Department of Transportation Eva Zymaris says drivers should give themselves ample travel time and give plows their space.
Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine says the roads are passable as crews work around the clock, but he encouraged drivers to stay home.
Senior Director for Emergency Preparedness and Logistics Larry Torres said less than 800 customers lost power on Sunday. He said crews will continue to restore any outages.
Jennifer Mnookin was selected as the next president of Columbia University. She was previously the chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
MTA buses and subways are running on a normal schedule as the snow wraps up. MTA chair and CEO Janno Lieber discusses how crews geared up for the storm.
