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.
Wu-Tang Clan are playing their final shows this week as part of their farewell tour, including tonight at Madison Square Garden in NYC.
NYC Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is visiting Washington, D.C. today to meet with AOC and other democrats, sources say.
NJ Transit Police say multiple people were stabbed on board a Newark Light Rail train overnight.
A heat advisory takes effect today for much of the NYC area. Plus, a flood watch has been issued for northwestern parts of New Jersey.
Kyle Schwarber went 3 for 3 in the first All-Star Game home run swing-off to put the National League ahead 4-3 following a 6-6 tie in which the American League rallied from a six-run deficit.
Wu-Tang Clan are playing their final shows this week as part of their farewell tour, including tonight at Madison Square Garden in NYC.
NYC Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is visiting Washington, D.C. today to meet with AOC and other democrats, sources say.
A heat advisory takes effect today for much of the NYC area. Plus, a flood watch has been issued for northwestern parts of New Jersey.
A Queens high school student is set to be released from an ICE facility in Texas.
Traffic deaths in New York City have dropped to historic lows, but some worry the city's actions could reverse that progress.
A heat advisory takes effect today for much of the NYC area. Plus, a flood watch has been issued for northwestern parts of New Jersey.
Flash flood warnings and watches popped up Monday across NYC and New Jersey, as powerful storms hit the area.
Insurance experts warn property insurance premiums will climb even higher than they already are.
In the evening, we'll see another round of showers and thunderstorms develop, particularly off to our south.
Severe weather caused damage across the region Tuesday, even triggering a tornado warning in parts of New Jersey.
NJ Transit Police say multiple people were stabbed on board a Newark Light Rail train overnight.
A heat advisory takes effect today for much of the NYC area. Plus, a flood watch has been issued for northwestern parts of New Jersey.
A Fort Lee Police officer who fatally shot a woman at her apartment last year will not face criminal charges.
New Jersey is under a state of emergency after a flash flood caused at least two deaths in Plainfield and damage across Union County.
Torrential rain and flash flooding led to dramatic rescues in New Jersey as Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency.
A former Long Island sleep center worker who pleaded guilty to placing hidden cameras in facility bathrooms was offered probation Tuesday.
Engineers shut down the 60-year-old Fire Island Inlet Bridge on Long Island after a boat captain saw falling debris.
A teenager who was fleeing from police was killed after he was struck by a driver on Long Island, the NYPD says.
Police say a dangerous batch of drugs is connected to multiple fatal overdoses in Coram.
A Long Island grandmother has a license plate that somehow matches the numbers as an NYPD patrol car. She says she's being billed for tolls that are not hers.
NYC Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is visiting Washington, D.C. today to meet with AOC and other democrats, sources say.
The chancellor of CUNY was one of three university heads grilled over antisemitism on campus during a heated congressional hearing Tuesday.
A day after announcing he's officially running for mayor as an independent, a totally different Andrew Cuomo hit the campaign trail.
Some political leaders and big names from the tech and AI industries were at the Inaugural Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit.
There are concerns about the conditions inside the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn.
Breakthroughs in cancer treatment are helping a New York teen conquer an aggressive bone tumor, doctors say.
Protesters rallied outside Trump Tower in NYC over the federal government's plan to end the 988 suicide prevention lifeline's option for LGBTQ+ youth.
Mount Sinai's Waldman Melanoma and Skin Cancer Center uses relatively new screening technology to detect and monitor spots.
Novo Nordisk said it will stop selling Wegovy on Hims & Hers, claiming the telehealth company sold knockoff versions of the weight-loss drug.
A Long Island teenager says a Navy SEAL museum and the people who run it inspired him to overcome an unthinkable challenge.
Wu-Tang Clan are playing their final shows this week as part of their farewell tour, including tonight at Madison Square Garden in NYC.
The Delacorte Theater, a beloved Central Park landmark, is back after a nearly two-year renovation.
"Severance," "The White Lotus," "The Studio" and "Hacks" are among the shows that earned top nominations for the 77th annual Primetime Emmy Awards as the 2025 nominees were announced Tuesday morning.
Unreleased music by Beyoncé was stolen from a vehicle in Atlanta last week as the singer was in town for her Cowboy Carter Tour, according to police.
Rise Up NYC, the free concert series that launched in 2022, is returning to the five boroughs this summer.
Kyle Schwarber went 3 for 3 in the first All-Star Game home run swing-off to put the National League ahead 4-3 following a 6-6 tie in which the American League rallied from a six-run deficit.
The Jets and Sauce Gardner agreed on a four-year, $120.4 million extension through the 2030 season, according to a person familiar with the situation.
Seattle's Cal Raleigh won his first All-Star Home Run Derby after leading the big leagues in long balls going into the break, defeating Tampa Bay's Junior Caminero 18-15 in the final round.
The New York Jets and wide receiver Garrett Wilson have agreed on a four-year, $130 million contract extension.
MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, came alive Sunday with excitement for the FIFA Club World Cup Final.
Traffic deaths in New York City have dropped to historic lows, but some worry the city's actions could reverse that progress.
It's now been six months since the massive fire at the apartments at 2910 Wallace Ave. left hundreds of people displaced.
A frustrated Brooklyn homeowner reached out to CBS News New York for help about a dangerous tree outside her home.
Concerns with a so-called open-air drug market in the South Bronx continue to soar.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden has opened a centennial exhibit celebrating its internationally respected bonsai collection.
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.
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.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
Mary Calvi sits down with acclaimed author Delia Pitts to discuss her latest mystery "Death of An Ex."
The television world is buzzing just one day after nominations for the 77th Annual Primetime Emmys were unveiled. Fandango and Rotten Tomatoes Correspondent Erik Davis breaks down the snubs and the surprises.
The legendary hip-hop group from Staten Island is playing what it says are its final shows this week as part of its farewell tour.
New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is visiting Washington, D.C. to meet with AOC and other democrats, sources say.
A state appeals court is blocking City Hall from removing the controversial bike lane on Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
