Investigators: E-bike sparked Queens house fire that killed 8-year-old
Investigators in Queens say an e-bike sparked a house fire that killed an 8-year-old girl and injured two other people Saturday. CBS2's Alecia Reid reports.
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Investigators in Queens say an e-bike sparked a house fire that killed an 8-year-old girl and injured two other people Saturday. CBS2's Alecia Reid reports.
FDNY sources tell CBS2 a lithium-ion battery from an e-bike may have been the cause of a fire that killed an 8-year-old girl in Queens and hurt two others. CBS2's Alecia Reid reports from College Point.
CBS2 joined in on the effort as part of our #BetterTogether: Project Green.
The power of the human spirit is incredible, especially when we work together. CBS2 is launching #BetterTogether, our new campaign celebrating amazing achievements made possible through kindness and collaboration. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge takes us to a beach in Queens where CBS2 colleagues partnered with local volunteers.
In celebration of Earth Day, the plan is to restore Big Rock Beach in College Point to its former glory.
Katherine Cervino of the Coastal Preservation Network says Big Rock Beach always seems to be in need of a cleanup. CBS2's John Elliott reports.
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In celebration of Earth Day, CBS2 is joining a not-for-profit organization cleaning up Big Rock Beach in College Point, Queens. CBS2's Vanessa Murdock has the story.
Police said one suspect forced open a front window and climbed inside, while a second acted as a lookout.
The incidents happened on July 29 and 30 at the store on College Point Boulevard.
In the latest incident on May 13, police said he grabbed a 19-year-old woman's breast near 18th Avenue and 122nd Street in Harlem.
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Home video captured the moment officers were forced to take cover behind a vehicle as the shots rang out.
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In both cases, the victims were attacked on the street in Ozone Park.
FDNY Firefighter Matthew Clinton said the 4-year-old boy was sweating and screaming that it was hot, so he immediately jumped into action.
Monday's frigid conditions made it tough for firefighters in Queens.
A man was shot in the face and killed following a crash early Monday near a movie theater in Queens.
Three employees were zip-tied Sunday morning in a robbery at a Dollar General store in College Point, Queens.
Two people are recovering late Monday after a vehicle crashed into a grocery store in Queens Monday afternoon.
An elderly man was scammed out of hundreds of dollars by what he believes was a fake cop.
The blaze broke out around 10 p.m. Thursday at a three-story apartment building with stores on the ground floor on College Point Boulevard.
An extra-alarm fire tore through an apartment building in College Point, Queens Thursday evening, and quickly spread to adjacent buildings.
A former New York state trooper has been found guilty of manslaughter in a high-speed crash that killed an 11-year-old child in 2020.
At least 10 dead geese were recently found at Verona Park in Essex County, New Jersey.
Customers went to the iconic LGBTQ-friendly restaurant nestled in the heart of Chelsea for one last meal.
Sexual assault survivors are blasting a report released by Columbia University regarding decades of abuse by Robert Hadden, a former gynecologist within the university's system.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani denounced Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville's anti-Muslim social media post during a Ramadan event.
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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.
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.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It's a First Alert Weather Day.
The Tri-State Area's weekend is looking like a tale of two seasons with both snow and sunshine.
At least 10 dead geese were recently found at Verona Park in Essex County, New Jersey.
Overhead wire problems at the Portal Bridge forced the suspension of some NJ Transit and Amtrak trains Friday.
A New Jersey toddler's death after falling more than 20 stories has prompted new legislation designed to ensure windows are properly guarded in apartment buildings across the state.
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.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill hosted a ceremonial first train ride across the Portal North Bridge, designed to replace the trouble-plagued, 116-year-old Portal Bridge that long caused delays for commuters.
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.
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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani denounced Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville's anti-Muslim social media post during a Ramadan event.
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President Trump ordered the release of 172 million barrels of oil from the U.S.'s Strategic Petroleum Reserve on Wednesday, after oil prices rocketed to their highest levels in years amid the U.S.'s war with Iran.
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.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
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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."
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Actress Daryl Hannah explains why the depiction of herself in the FX miniseries "Love Story" is unacceptable in an op-ed in Friday's New York Times.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Alexis Lafreniere had a goal and an assist to lead the New York Rangers to a 6-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night.
The Hawks extended the NBA's longest current winning streak to eight games, beating the Nets 108-97 on Thursday night.
Mikael Backlund recorded his 600th career NHL point with a third-period goal in the Flames' 5-4 win over the Devils on Thursday night.
Zuby Ejiofor had 21 points as No. 13 St. John's opened the defense of last year's Big East Tournament title with an 85-72 win over Providence in the quarterfinals Thursday.
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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.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
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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.
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Mayor Thomas Gardella apologized for his Instagram comment during a village board meeting.
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