State Regulators: East Harlem Explosion Caused By Improperly Installed Gas Pipeline
The report's findings are similar to those released this summer by the National Transportation Safety Board.
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NTSB Blames Deadly East Harlem Explosion On Gas, Sewer Lines
Federal investigators said a poorly welded joint in a Con Edison gas line and a break in an old city sewer line were the likely causes of the blast.
Ceremony To Be Held Honoring College Safety Officer Killed In 2014 East Harlem Explosion
A ceremony will be held Friday honoring one of the victims of last year's gas explosion in East Harlem.
NTSB: Leaky Gas Pipe In East Harlem Blast Wasn't Tested To Fed Specs
The report by the National Transportation Safety Board was among 161 documents made public Wednesday.
Service In East Harlem Marks Anniversary Of Deadly Gas Blast
A memorial service Thursday is commemorating the one-year anniversary of a gas explosion in East Harlem that leveled two buildings and killed eight people.
NYC Fields Over 200 Pre-Lawsuit Claims From East Harlem Gas Explosion
City Comptroller Scott Stringer's office says it has received 205 notices of claim surrounding the March 12 gas blast as of Monday.
Woman Injured In East Harlem Explosion Files $25M Lawsuit
Kadeisha Joseph said she now suffers from constant neck and back pain and has had to give up her job working with disabled children.
NYC Firefighters Increase Role In Gas Leak Reports
The New York City Fire Department will now have a much greater role in responding to reports of possible gas leaks, according to an order made by Mayor Bill de Blasio in response to East Harlem explosion.
Con Ed Has Plan To Increase Gas Leak Patrols In Wake Of East Harlem Blast
Con Edison President Craig Ivey says the utility is starting a pilot program to have trucks that scan for stray voltage check for gas leaks as well.
East Harlem Explosion Survivor Who Lost Daughter In Blast Thanks First Responders, Doctors
Carmen Quinones lost her daughter Griselde Camacho in the March 12 blast. Quinones has been at Mount Sinai Medical Center for the past month after suffering a brain hemorrhage, a fractured spine and a broken wrist in the explosion.
Con Ed Pays Nearly 90 Victims Of East Harlem Blast
The company said the payments were made Thursday, a day after the blast.
Loved Ones Say Final Goodbyes To 3 East Harlem Explosion Victims
Friends and family said goodbye Wednesday to three of the eight victims killed in last week's massive explosion in East Harlem.
Families In Other Tragedies: Con Edison Has Been Negligent For Too Long
Families who lost loved ones in other gas disasters are hoping last week's deadly East Harlem explosion is a wake-up call for Con Edison.
Moment Of Silence Marks One Week Since Deadly East Harlem Blast
Community and religious leaders held a moment of silence at 9:31 a.m. Wednesday to mark the passing of one week since the explosion.
Investigators Locate Gas Main Leak At East Harlem Explosion Site
The NTSB released an update Tuesday saying the 8-inch cast iron and plastic main between 116th and 117th streetes failed a pressure test and that tracer pumped into the main exposed the leak.
Autopsy Results Released For Victims In East Harlem Blast As Investigators Begin Tests At Site
The medical examiner said the seven victims died from either blunt trauma or smoke inhalation and classified their deaths as accidents. Results were still pending on the eighth victim.
Church Congregations Grieve In Wake Of East Harlem Explosion
A church hit by the loss of two members in an explosion that destroyed two New York City apartment buildings remembered the women in services Sunday with tears mixing in with the sounds of gospel, as members of a church that was demolished in the collapse joined another nearby house of worship for its service.
East Harlem Pastor Hospitalized After Firefighters Find Bible In Blast Rubble
The pastor of the church destroyed in the East Harlem explosion was so overwhelmed by the discovery of the church's original bible that he was taken to the hospital.
NTSB: Abnormal Concentration Of Natural Gas Found Near East Harlem Blast Scene
Con Edison crews discovered an alarming natural gas concentration near the scene of the deadly East Harlem building explosion this week, a National Transportation Safety Board member said Friday.
De Blasio: City To Provide Housing For Victims Displaced By East Harlem Blast
More than 100 people who lost their homes in the blast will be given both temporary and long-term housing, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Friday.
Groups Rescue Pets Stranded By East Harlem Explosion
Anyone needing help with pets affected by the explosion should call the NYC Disaster Relief Pet Hotline at 866-816-4804.
8 Confirmed Dead In East Harlem Gas Explosion; Active Scene Remains
Eight people are now confirmed dead in the blast that also injured more than 60 others. Others are still believed to be missing.
Clergy Members Hold Vigil In Wake Of East Harlem Explosion
About two dozen clergy members and community leaders gathered for a vigil just one day after a fatal gas explosion in East Harlem.
Red Cross Helping Residents Displaced By East Harlem Blast
The MTA provided buses throughout the night to take people from a Red Cross center to a shelter at the Salvation Army.
De Blasio: 'Every Energy Is Going To Be Expended' To Determine Cause Of Harlem Explosion
City officials were refuting reports Thursday that complaints about gas leaks at the site of Thursday's massive explosion in East Harlem were ignored by police, fire and Con Edison.
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Firefighter badly hurt battling fire on Staten Island to be released from hospital
Officials say the firefighter inhaled superheated gases while trying to put out a blaze in Bulls Head on Friday.
NYC public schools easing COVID guidelines
New York City education officials say COVID rules for public schools won't be as strict when students return to the classroom in a few weeks.
Dealers rush to sell ghost guns before new rules take effect
Unserialized ghost guns will effectively be banned on Aug. 24, and retailers are scrambling to sell them.
Water main break snarls streets in Newark
Chopper 2 was over Academy Street between Broad and Halsey Wednesday morning as utility workers tried to stop the flow of water.
Half of all Texas schools have no mental health services
Texas would need to hire more than 5,000 licensed school psychologists to meet minimum recommended ratios.
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Today will be partly to mostly cloudy, cooler, and a bit breezy at times with highs in the upper 70s to right around 80.
Giuliani appears before Georgia grand jury investigating Trump
Trump's former personal attorney is a target of the probe examining whether Trump interfered in Georgia's 2020 elections.
Rep. Liz Cheney, defeated in primary, says "now the real work begins"
The Wyoming congresswoman lost to Trump-backed challenger Harriet Hageman. In Alaska, Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Kelly Tshibaka will advance to the general election in the Senate race.
Solange Knowles composes original score for NYC Ballet
Knowles says her score will be performed by the New York City Ballet orchestra and choreographed by Gianna Reisen.
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Water main break snarls streets in Newark
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First Alert Weather: Wednesday morning 8/17 CBS2 weather headlines
Today will be partly to mostly cloudy, cooler, and a bit breezy at times with highs in the upper 70s to right around 80.
Solange Knowles composes original score for NYC Ballet
Knowles says her score will be performed by the New York City Ballet orchestra and choreographed by Gianna Reisen.
Firefighter badly hurt battling fire on Staten Island released from hospital
Officials say the firefighter inhaled superheated gases while trying to put out a blaze in Bulls Head on Friday.
NYC public schools easing COVID guidelines
New York City education officials say COVID rules for public schools won't be as strict when students return to the classroom in a few weeks.
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Connecticut launches program to help residents find jobs
CareerConneCT is a network of 19 job training programs meant to help some of the state's 67,000 unemployed workers.
Some essential workers in Connecticut may be eligible for financial relief
Workers can receive up to $1,000 from the Premium Pay Program.
Connecticut launches reproductive rights website and hotline
The services were launched in the wake of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Conn. education plan addresses health care worker shortage
It will offer tuition assistance to incentivize low-income and minority students to enter accelerated programs.
Connecticut man finds bear eating in his kitchen
Bill Priest, of West Hartford, walked into his kitchen Sunday and found the intruder.
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See it: Kayakers spot dolphins swimming in the Hudson River
The three dolphins swam around for about an hour before disappearing.
Walk-in monkeypox vaccine clinic held in Newark
United States health officials say there are hundreds of thousands of monkeypox vaccines available.
Sinkholes force partial beach closures in Bradley Beach
The problem has kept a section of McCabe Avenue Beach closed since Thursday.
FDA: Hearing aids will soon be available over-the-counter
The FDA estimates about 30 million Americans suffer from hearing loss, but only 1 in 5 get the help they need.
FAA: Staffing concerns causing delays at NYC-area airports
Departing and arriving flights could be delayed up to two hours at JFK, LaGuardia and Newark, the agency said.
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New York Comedy Festival returning in November
The festival runs Nov. 7-13 at various locations in all five boroughs, plus one show at UBS Arena in Nassau County.
Suffolk County officers accused of firing rifles into woods
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9 alleged mob members indicted on federal charges in NYC
Seven of those nine alleged members or associates of the Genovese or Bonanno crime families appeared in court.
Political experts: Many eyes are on Long Island congressional races
Having the Primary in August is confusing and the hardest part may be figuring out what district you're in.
Nassau County lawmakers, police, victims call for overhaul of New York's bail laws
County Executive Bruce Blakeman says from April to June, more than 3,000 people were arrested in Nassau County, and 2,600 of them were released without bail - and nearly 200 re-arrested.
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Giuliani appears before Georgia grand jury investigating Trump
Trump's former personal attorney is a target of the probe examining whether Trump interfered in Georgia's 2020 elections.
Rep. Liz Cheney, defeated in primary, says "now the real work begins"
The Wyoming congresswoman lost to Trump-backed challenger Harriet Hageman. In Alaska, Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Kelly Tshibaka will advance to the general election in the Senate race.
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Biden signs Inflation Reduction Act, sealing major victory for domestic agenda
"Let me say from the start, with this law, the American people won and the special interests lost," Mr. Biden told the crowd assembled at the White House.
First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19
The first lady has been vacationing in South Carolina with her family, including President Biden.
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NYC public schools easing COVID guidelines
New York City education officials say COVID rules for public schools won't be as strict when students return to the classroom in a few weeks.
Officials: West Nile virus detected in 2 NYC residents
The virus has been detected in a record number of mosquitoes across all five boroughs.
Walk-in monkeypox vaccine clinic held in Newark
United States health officials say there are hundreds of thousands of monkeypox vaccines available.
FDA: Hearing aids will soon be available over-the-counter
The FDA estimates about 30 million Americans suffer from hearing loss, but only 1 in 5 get the help they need.
NYC Department of Education releases fall COVID guidelines
Daily health screenings will not be needed, but if you're sick, you're instructed to stay home.
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Solange Knowles composes original score for NYC Ballet
Knowles says her score will be performed by the New York City Ballet orchestra and choreographed by Gianna Reisen.
New York Comedy Festival returning in November
The festival runs Nov. 7-13 at various locations in all five boroughs, plus one show at UBS Arena in Nassau County.
Academy apologizes to Sacheen Littlefeather
In 1973, Littlefeather represented Marlon Brando at the Oscars, declining his Best Actor award for "The Godfather."
Melissa Etheridge to play a dozen off-Broadway shows
"Melissa Etheridge: My Window - A Journey Through Life" will play a dozen performance at New World Stages off-Broadway on 50th Street starting Oct. 13.
Ashanti on the roots of her success and "how my story ends"
The R&B star revisits where she got her start, and talks about dreams coming true.
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Arozarena's early homer sends Rays past skidding Yankees
The Yankees have lost 11 of 13 and are 8-17 since reaching the All-Star break at 64-28.
Morton, Olson lead Braves to another easy win over Mets
The Mets' 10-game winner Taijuan Walker made an early exit because of back spasms.
NBA won't hold games on Election Day in effort to encourage fans to vote
As part of what the league is calling a "civic engagement night," all 30 teams will instead play the night before the election.
Report: Jets QB Zach Wilson has no additional damage to knee
Second-year QB had surgery Tuesday to repair a torn meniscus and remains on track to return in a few weeks.
Mets get off to very bad start in showdown series with Braves
Carlos Carrasco was forced to leave early due to injury and it was all down hill from there as Atlanta rolled 13-1.
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Circo's Pastry Shop: Baking in Bushwick the old-fashioned way since 1945
"Our store is pretty much like a dinosaur," co-owner Anthony Pierdipino told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Zum Stammtisch: A taste of Germany in Glendale since 1972
"It's really traditional, old-school Bavarian," co-owner Werner Lehner told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Tula House: Greenpoint's immersive plant shop is a destination for discovery
"We want the common plants, but we really love the uncommon plants," co-owner Christan Summers told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Stanton Tailor Shop: A Lower East Side destination for the perfect fit
"It makes me feel good when the people go out and they feel confident in what they're wearing," owner Pablo Vargas told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Myers of Keswick: A British grocery store in the West Village offering 'comforts from home'
"I always like to describe it as a little taste of England," owner Jennifer Myers-Pulidore told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
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Remembering Olivia Newton-John through the years
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Remembering Ivana Trump through the years
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New York City Pride March draws crowd of thousands
Thousands came out for the 2022 New York City Pride March through Manhattan on Sunday.
Juneteenth celebrations held across New York City
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Mermaid Parade returns to Coney Island for 40th anniversary
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MTA bus driver injured after argument with another driver
Police say during the dispute, the other driver got out of his car and threw something at the bus driver's window.
Unprovoked attack caught on video in the Bronx
The NYPD is searching for the man who punched a stranger, leaving the victim in critical condition with head trauma.
Water main break snarls streets in Newark
Chopper 2 was over Academy Street between Broad and Halsey Wednesday morning as utility workers tried to stop the flow of water.
Firefighter seriously injured in Staten Island fire released from hospital
Fellow firefighters and first responders said it's amazing to see a firefighter who risked his life to save others recover and get to go home, and they made sure to show him how much his bravery is appreciated. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Singer Solange Knowles making history with the New York City Ballet
She composed her first score for the ballet's upcoming season, and is becoming the first Black woman in history to do so.
