NTSB discussing report on deadly Port Newark cargo ship fire
Newark Fire Captains Augusto Acabou and Wayne Brooks Jr. were killed when the Italian-owned ship caught fire in July 2023.
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Newark Fire Captains Augusto Acabou and Wayne Brooks Jr. were killed when the Italian-owned ship caught fire in July 2023.
Thousands of dockworkers at ports along the East and Gulf Coasts went on strike in search of higher pay and better job security in the face of automation.
A port strike has thousands of dockworkers on the picket lines along the East and Gulf coasts, including New York and New Jersey. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports from Port Elizabeth.
Four workers who fell into the Patapsco River when the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed are still missing and presumed to be dead
The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after was struck by a cargo ship early Tuesday morning. After two days of searching for six missing people and finding the bodies of two, attention has turned to clearing the waterway.
Maryland State Police Colonel Roland Butler said divers located two men around 10 a.m. in about 25 feet of water at the middle span of the bridge.
Video captured the moment a cargo ship struck a bridge support, sending sections of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge tumbling into the river below.
Six people were missing and presumed dead after Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge crumbled when a large container ship hit a support column, authorities said.
The FBI earlier said there was no "there is no specific or credible information to suggest there are ties to terrorism."
Officials say it appears a large container ship struck the bridge, causing a portion to collapse and sending cars into the water.
The U.S. Coast Guard and National Transportation Safety Board are conducting an investigation into the blaze that killed two firefighters last July.
A blaze erupted on the Grande Costa D'Avorio on July 5, killing two Newark firefighters.
Fire Captains Augusto Acabou and Wayne Brooks Jr. were killed while battling a massive fire on board a cargo ship at Port Newark back in July.
Fallen Newark Fire Captains Augusto Acabou and Wayne Brooks Jr. were honored Wednesday in a ceremony at the American Dream mall.
For a second day in a row, the Newark Fire Department is saying goodbye to another esteemed member. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports from outside the cathedral.
He was one of two firefighters killed in the line of duty last week while battling the massive cargo ship fire at Port Newark.
CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reported outside Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, where dozens of fellow firefighters lined up to pay their respects.
Acabou died in the line of duty last week battling a cargo ship fire at Port Newark. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has more on how he's being remembered.
A viewing will be held today for Newark Firefighter Augusto Acabou, before his colleague Wayne Brooks Jr. is remembered tomorrow. CBS New York's Zinna Maldonado has more on the investigation.
The cargo ship fire that killed two firefighters last week in Port Newark has officially been put out, U.S. Coast Guard officials announced Tuesday. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports on where the investigation goes from here.
Investigators providing an update on last week's deadly cargo ship fire at Port Newark
Authorities expect to flames to burn for days following the deaths of two Newark firefighters in the line of duty. CBS New York's Christine Sloan has the latest from the scene.
U.S. Coast Guard officials share an update on the deadly cargo ship fire that's still burning at Port Newark.
Cars went up in flames again Friday morning, 24 hours after two firefighters were killed in the line of duty battling the blaze. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has the latest.
Cars aboard the cargo ship where two Newark firefighters lost their lives in the line of duty went up in flames once again Friday morning.
Dozen of protesters gathered in Columbus Circle and then marched through the streets, calling for an end to the war with Iran.
The West Orange High School chess team has made history by becoming the best in New Jersey. They're hoping to take that momentum with them to a national tournament.
The FBI says older Americans lost $4.8 billion through fraud in 2024, with reports of theft through fraud jumping 43% in just one year.
As tensions rise in the Middle East, Iranian New Yorkers are holding on to hope that people in their homeland can finally get their freedom.
Popcorn Park Animal Refuge has been closed to the public after it suffered major damage in last week's blizzard.
Dozen of protesters gathered in Columbus Circle and then marched through the streets, calling for an end to the war with Iran.
The FBI says older Americans lost $4.8 billion through fraud in 2024, with reports of theft through fraud jumping 43% in just one year.
The war with Iran comes at a time when prices at the pump are already up 10 cents per gallon on average since the beginning of February.
New York Republicans and the Trump administration had sought the high court's intervention in the redistricting battle.
Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield agreed to temporarily extend their deadline to negotiate a new contract.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It will be a First Alert Weather Day.
The Tri-State Area's weekend is looking like a tale of two seasons with both snow and sunshine.
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Pet owners should be extra cautious with their pets during and after the major winter snowstorm impacting the New York and New Jersey area.
Double-digit snow totals have been reported across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut as a major blizzard begins to wind down.
The West Orange High School chess team has made history by becoming the best in New Jersey. They're hoping to take that momentum with them to a national tournament.
Popcorn Park Animal Refuge has been closed to the public after it suffered major damage in last week's blizzard.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It will be a First Alert Weather Day.
With the fate of Iran uncertain after Saturday's strikes by the United States and Israel, the shockwaves are being felt in the Tri-State Area.
Several hundred protesters in Roxbury, N.J., took to the street Saturday expressing outrage over plans to build an ICE facility in their town.
A Long Island woman was formally charged in the decades-old murder of her newborn baby, who was dumped on the side of a Calverton road, according to prosecutors.
An off-duty NYPD officer jumped into action when a man was trapped inside a burning car after a severe crash on Long Island.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It will be a First Alert Weather Day.
A driver who allegedly struck and critically injured a Nassau County Police crossing guard on Long Island appeared in court Friday.
Four people were injured in a crash on the Long Island Expressway Friday morning.
Dozen of protesters gathered in Columbus Circle and then marched through the streets, calling for an end to the war with Iran.
As tensions rise in the Middle East, Iranian New Yorkers are holding on to hope that people in their homeland can finally get their freedom.
The war with Iran comes at a time when prices at the pump are already up 10 cents per gallon on average since the beginning of February.
New York Republicans and the Trump administration had sought the high court's intervention in the redistricting battle.
The House Oversight Committee released recordings of last week's depositions with former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield agreed to temporarily extend their deadline to negotiate a new contract.
For the first time in 30 years, the Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment for an inoperable type of pancreatic cancer.
NYSNA has reached a tentative contract agreement with NewYork-Presbyterian, signaling a potential end to the longest nurses strike in New York City history.
NYSNA ratified contracts with Montefiore and Mount Sinai, clearing the way for nurses to return to work Saturday after walking off one month ago.
The longest and largest nurses strike in New York City history is set to end after over three weeks as NYSNA says it has a tentative agreement.
Brian Anthony Moreland is a Tony Award-nominated producer who has worked on numerous hit shows and joins a short list of Black producers working on Broadway.
Pokémon fans across New York City waited in live for special events marking the franchise's 30th anniversary.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Harvey Weinstein has hired Luigi Mangione's and Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers to represent him at his third New York rape trial.
Anders Lee scored the go-ahead goal in the final minute, rookie Matthew Schaefer had two more goals and an assist and the Islanders edged the Panthers 5-4 on Sunday.
James Harden scored 22 points in his return to the lineup with a broken thumb and the Cavaliers snapped a two-game skid with a 106-102 win over the Nets on Sunday.
Mikal Bridges had 25 points and Jalen Brunson scored 24 to power the Knicks over the Spurs, snapping their 11-game winning streak Sunday.
The New York Islanders beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 on Saturday night for their fourth straight win.
The New Jersey Devils beat the St. Louis Blues 3-1 on Saturday to end a five-game losing streak.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
Could New York City's harsh winter weather end up curbing the number of rats? Here's why experts are saying don't count on it.
A Jewish congregation in Brooklyn is fighting to save their historic house of worship.
Harlem's Lafayette Theatre is believed to be the first major New York City theater to desegregate, just a year after its opening.
Multiple rezonings in Queens are paving the way for tens of thousands of new units, but some residents worry about how it could affect their communities.
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.
Thousands of patients watched closely as the deadline for Mount Sinai and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield to reach a deal came and went. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Popcorn Park Animal Refuge is closed to the public after it suffered major damage in last week's blizzard. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
The justices ruled the boundaries of Rep. Nicole Malliotakis' district do not need to be redrawn.
Dozens called for an end to the United States' war with Iran, calling it an unprovoked attack and illegal. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
Columbia's acting president said security cameras captured ICE agents misrepresenting themselves as NYPD officers before they detained a student.
