Boy Rescued After Backyard Igloo Collapses, Traps Him In Brooklyn
A 7-year-old boy was rescued by emergency responders Wednesday evening, after a backyard igloo he was building collapsed on him in Brooklyn.
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A 7-year-old boy was rescued by emergency responders Wednesday evening, after a backyard igloo he was building collapsed on him in Brooklyn.
Police identified the victim as 32-year-old Gilbert Drogheo of Harlem. The men being questioned Wednesday are Drogheo's friend and a 69-year-old retired correction officer.
A group of teenagers are seen on video pummeling a girl inside a Brooklyn McDonald's -- and no one tried to stop the violence.
A retired New York City correction officer shot and a man who later died Tuesday evening, in a confrontation at the Borough Hall subway station in busy downtown Brooklyn, sources said.
The fire broke out at around 2:20 p.m. at National Drive between Mill and Strickland avenues.
Food halls have gone from being one step up from something you'd find at the mall to destination-eats, full of an array of yummy treats you can't find anywhere else.
At least one firefighter was injured late Thursday when a manhole exploded and caught fire in Bushwick, Brooklyn.
If Brooklyn-based craft seller Etsy goes public later this year, it will be a test of how well the company can balance an explicit social mission with shareholder expectations for making money.
Police were searching Wednesday for a suspect who held up a gas station in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.
It happened around 8 p.m. back on Jan. 23 on the Botanic Gardens S train platform.
An 89-year-old woman was found dead this past weekend in a fire in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.
A search is underway in Brooklyn for a young man with autism.
Multiple first responders were on the scene in the East River Friday evening, after a woman went overboard.
Prosecutors on Friday said the aunt of a 3-year-old Brooklyn boy beat him to death with a belt after he refused to complete a spelling assignment.
Jewish teens from around the world were in New York Friday, gathering, mingling and bonding for the even known as Chabad Shabbaton.
Ethan Ali was found dead in his Brownsville apartment Wednesday afternoon after police said they responded to a 911 call.
After three Brooklyn men were arrested on charges of plotting to help the Islamic State group, authorities were looking for other New Yorkers who may have been part of their plot.
Brian Gewirtz was last seen leaving his home on Coleman Street in Marine Park on Feb. 17. His family says Gewirtz is autistic and diabetic and needs medication.
Firefighters responded to the scene in Crown Heights just after 1:30 a.m. Thursday. The fire apparently started in a second-floor stairwell in a six story apartment building located 718 Saint Marks Avenue.
Police are investigating after 4-year-old child was found dead in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn Wednesday.
Declassified al-Qaida documents obtained after the 2011 raid of Osama bin Laden's Pakistan compound have been presented at the U.S. trial of a suspect charged in a British terrorism plot.
Police remain at the scene of a Brooklyn maraschino cherry warehouse where the owner shot and killed himself after an inspection led to a stunning discovery.
Investigators said the owner of a Brooklyn maraschino cherry warehouse shot and killed himself Tuesday, as he was being questioned on an environmental issue by investigators who later smelled marijuana.
A Brooklyn state senator apologized Tuesday for remarks invoking the subject of race in a discussion about a Clinton Hill grocery store set to close – and the possibility that a "boutique" grocery store that could replace it.
The woman is suspected in five cases in which pocketbooks containing bank cards and cash were removed as well as cell phones.
Terrifying surveillance video from East Elmhurst showed the victim getting stabbed in the back and arms while going to take the bus to work.
With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suárez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.
Josh Hart scored a season-high 33 points on 12-of-13 shooting to lead the Knicks over the Pacers 136-110 on Tuesday night.
The New York Islanders beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 on Tuesday night.
An off-duty officer shot a man in the Bronx on Monday night after tracking his family's stolen vehicle, NYPD sources say.
Terrifying surveillance video from East Elmhurst showed the victim getting stabbed in the back and arms while going to take the bus to work.
An off-duty officer shot a man in the Bronx on Monday night after tracking his family's stolen vehicle, NYPD sources say.
The Mamdani administration has asked a court to allow them to stop representing former Mayor Eric Adams in a sexual assault case.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrated his first St. Patrick's Day as mayor with a dramatic show of respect for groups he may have offended in the past.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the MTA have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for withholding funds designed to extend the Second Avenue subway west into Harlem.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Grubhub is launching New Jersey's first commercial food delivery by drone. CBS News New York has learned more about the high-tech service and how it's expected to work.
Officials say James Hadley, a New Jersey coach and educator, may have assaulted other victims.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
Jeanne Hengemuhle has made history as the first woman in charge of the New Jersey State Police.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
Ten people and six vehicles were involved in the fatal accident on Long Island, according to New York State Police. Two people in their 80s were killed.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
Prosecutors said Matthew Smith fended off efforts to hand over his car keys before the crash that killed Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa.
A Manorville breeder was charged with animal neglect after dogs and puppies were allegedly left alone in poor conditions as a blizzard struck New York.
The Mamdani administration has asked a court to allow them to stop representing former Mayor Eric Adams in a sexual assault case.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrated his first St. Patrick's Day as mayor with a dramatic show of respect for groups he may have offended in the past.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the MTA have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for withholding funds designed to extend the Second Avenue subway west into Harlem.
A long-time New York City driver says he monitored his E-ZPass account and paid his tolls, but he was still hit with huge late fees.
Jeanne Hengemuhle has made history as the first woman in charge of the New Jersey State Police.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suárez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.
Josh Hart scored a season-high 33 points on 12-of-13 shooting to lead the Knicks over the Pacers 136-110 on Tuesday night.
The New York Islanders beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 on Tuesday night.
Gotham FC will host the Washington Spirit on July 15 at Citi Field in a game that has been dubbed The Queens Classic.
Jack Hughes had three assists, and the Devils dented the Bruins' playoff chances by beating them 4-3 in overtime Monday night.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
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.
Tony Sadiku has the Tri-State Area's updated Wednesday morning First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for March 17 at 11 p.m.
The Taxi and Limousine Commission says a taxi driver's license has been suspended after she lost control of her vehicle and struck two pedestrians Saturday.
Police sources say an off-duty NYPD officer opened fire on a group he believed had stolen his family's car Monday. A bullet hit one of the men in the head, and he's now in critical condition. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
Airports are struggling to keep up as 50,000 TSA agents are working without pay, leading to a surge in call-outs. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
