Fireworks destroyed homes in Queens, FDNY says
Those fireworks were caught on surveillance video - at one point they flew right into a family's home. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
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Those fireworks were caught on surveillance video - at one point they flew right into a family's home. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
A relative who lives next door said he called the police because people were setting off fireworks in the street, and some had landed in his backyard. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
It's celebrated in India and by millions across the globe who immigrated from the South Asian country. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram has more on its meaning and how people are celebrating in our area.
Gatherings were held across New York on Friday evening to celebrate the fifth day of the festival of lights, Diwali. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports from inside a Hindu temple on the Lower East Side.
In the Queens neighborhood known as Little Guyana, preparations are underway for the community's annual Diwali festival.
This week, we celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan visited the neighborhood of Little Guyana to find out what's in store for this year's community celebration.
Beyond the stunning lights and sweets, Diwali carries deep cultural and spiritual meaning, Neeta Bhasin tells CBS News New York.
On Tuesday, elected officials and community leaders who had been fighting for its passage gathered in Queens.
On Tuesday, elected officials and community leaders who had been fighting for its passage gathered in Queens. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
