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Witnesses said parents threw their children from the burning home to good Samaritans below to save their lives.
No injuries were reported, but the Red Cross is assisting those displaced.
At least 14 people were hurt in the mangled mess on Sunday. Neighbors said the intersection in East New York is a magnet for accidents.
Police said the driver of one of the cars did not have a valid license. At least 14 people were hurt in the crash. CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
More than a dozen people were hurt, one seriously, when the bus was involved in a chain-reaction crash in East New York, Brooklyn.
It happened at around 8:30 p.m. at New Lots Avenue and Essex Street in East New York.
It happened at around 8:30 p.m. at the intersection of Essex Street and New Lots Avenue in East New York. Investigators say multiple vehicles were involved. CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports.
The fire broke out just after 2 a.m. at a parking garage on Elderts Lane near Dumont Avenue in East New York.
The fire broke out just after 2 a.m. at a parking garage on Elderts Lane near Dumont Avenue in East New York.
Police said the man told them he had chemicals in the home and was assembling vape dispensers.
The New York City medical examiner confirms a third person -- a 10-year-old girl -- has died after Tuesday's fire at a Brooklyn home. CBS2's Dave Carlin has the latest on this family tragedy.
Sources tell CBS2 the father was using chemicals to make vape pens inside the East New York home, which caused the flames to spread
Police say someone set fire to the first floor stairs, and an accelerant was found in the hallway.
Investigators believe a deadly fire in East New York may have been intentionally set. As CBS2's Hannah Kliger reports, two people were killed and three children are in critical condition.
A deadly fire in Brooklyn is being investigated as suspicious. The fire broke out early Tuesday morning in a home in East New York, Brooklyn. Two people died. CBS2's Hannah Kliger reports.
A woman and teenage girl are dead, and three other children are hospitalized following a suspicious fire overnight in East New York, Brooklyn. FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh spoke out about it, and other recent deadly blazes.
Police say someone set fire to the first floor stairs, and an accelerant was found in the hallway. CBS2's Kristie Keleshian has the latest from the scene in East New York.
A woman is dead and four children are hospitalized following a fire overnight in East New York, Brooklyn. CBS2's Kristie Keleshian has the latest from the scene.
Firefighters responded around 2:15 a.m. to a three-story building on Fountain Avenue near Calhoun Street. CBS2's Kristie Keleshian has the latest from the scene.
Members of the fare evasion team asked riders for proof of payment, but told cops one man got angry and refused.
An argument over a bus ticket ended with gunfire aimed at a group of MTA workers in East New York on Tuesday. At least one person was hurt. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports police are still searching for the suspect.
Sources said the suspect didn't have a ticket, so he was asked to go outside and get one from the kiosk. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge explains what happened next.
Video shows East New York's own Spider-Man climbing a three-story building to rescued three children from a fire.
Just call him your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! A man scaled the front of a burning building in Brooklyn on Friday to rescue kids trapped inside, including an infant. He spoke to CBS2's Jennifer Bisram about his heroic efforts.
An Iraqi national allegedly plotted to carry out terror attacks in the U.S., including at a Jewish institution in New York, sources told CBS News New York.
Harvey Weinstein's third New York City rape trial ended in a mistrial. The judge declared it on Friday after the jury said it was deadlocked.
A coalition of five unions representing LIRR workers say they are prepared to walk off the job just after midnight tonight if there's no deal.
The MTA released a contingency plan with shuttles and drop-off destinations if the LIRR is shut down.
It was down to the wire for one lucky New Jersey lottery winner. A winning $5.9 million Pick-6 lottery ticket was just eight days away from expiring.
An Iraqi national allegedly plotted to carry out terror attacks in the U.S., including at a Jewish institution in New York, sources told CBS News New York.
Harvey Weinstein's third New York City rape trial ended in a mistrial. The judge declared it on Friday after the jury said it was deadlocked.
The MTA released a contingency plan with shuttles and drop-off destinations if the LIRR is shut down.
The weekend is set to be the warmest of the year so far with summer-like weather across the Tri-State Area.
New York City is preparing to enforce a law requiring businesses to replace traditional solid roll-down gates with transparent ones. But the City Council is considering a bill that would grandfather in existing storefront gates.
The weekend is set to be the warmest of the year so far with summer-like weather across the Tri-State Area.
Keep an umbrella nearby as there's a chance for showers across the New York and New Jersey area. But the weather will turn to sunshine and warm temperatures for the weekend.
The weather on Wednesday will be a mix of sunshine and clouds with the potential for a shower in New York City. In the evening, rain becomes more widespread.
An unsettled pattern continues through the entire Mother's Day weekend in the New York City area.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
It was down to the wire for one lucky New Jersey lottery winner. A winning $5.9 million Pick-6 lottery ticket was just eight days away from expiring.
The weekend is set to be the warmest of the year so far with summer-like weather across the Tri-State Area.
For the first time ever, the World Cup final will host a Super Bowl-style halftime show, with megawatt headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS.
Keep an umbrella nearby as there's a chance for showers across the New York and New Jersey area. But the weather will turn to sunshine and warm temperatures for the weekend.
Books featuring significant Asian American and Pacific Islander characters or written by AAPI authors and illustrators jumped from just 2% to 22% over the last 30 years.
A coalition of five unions representing LIRR workers say they are prepared to walk off the job just after midnight tonight if there's no deal.
The MTA released a contingency plan with shuttles and drop-off destinations if the LIRR is shut down.
The weekend is set to be the warmest of the year so far with summer-like weather across the Tri-State Area.
The MTA and LIRR unions agreed on 9.5% raises for three years, but the fourth year has been the sticking point in these negotiations.
A large sinkhole on the Long Island Expressway in Melville disrupted traffic Thursday night into Friday morning.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed millions to keep the program open, but the reforms would cut reimbursement rates for private duty nurses.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government plans to file a defamation lawsuit against The New York Times.
President Trump is in Beijing meeting with China's President Xi Jinping, with the two leaders aiming to stabilize their trading relationship after last year's trade war.
Five months into Mayor Zohran Mamdani's term, a group of New York City's more moderate power brokers have announced plans to raise money, file lawsuits and work against the democratic socialist.
Citing affordable housing as New York City's number one crisis, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a plan to cut red tape and make it easier for New Yorkers to find a home.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed millions to keep the program open, but the reforms would cut reimbursement rates for private duty nurses.
A New York native is among 16 American passengers who are quarantining in Nebraska after being on the cruise ship that is at the center of the deadly hantavirus outbreak.
American passengers on the MV Hondius cruise ship, which was hit with a deadly outbreak of the hantavirus, are back in the U.S. Three of the at least 10 people confirmed infected in the outbreak have died.
Three New Yorkers are among the 18 people being quarantined in Nebraska and Atlanta due to hantavirus concerns.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
The well-known film critic and journalist Rex Reed has died at 87.
"The Pitt" star Isa Briones is bringing heightened pride and Filipino presence to both stage and screen.
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" has canceled two weeks of performances following a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
A.J. Ewing's first Major League home run sparked a comeback as the New York Mets completed a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers on Thursday.
Carson Benge delivered his first big league walk-off hit, a 10th-inning single, lifting the Mets past the Tigers 3-2 on Wednesday night.
Nicolás Fernández scored a goal in the eighth minute, Matt Freese had his fourth shutout this season, and New York City FC beat Charlotte FC 1-0 on Wednesday night.
Kyle Bradish pitched six one-hit innings, Adley Rutschman homered, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Yankees 7-0 on Wednesday after New York lost left-hander Max Fried.
The cost of NJ Transit and NYC bus tickets to World Cup matches was lowered Tuesday. This comes as the city is also creating a new bus lane that officials say will help fans.
The Second Avenue Subway project has entered phase two of extending the "Q" line, but Harlem businesses say they're struggling to co-exist with the construction.
City Council members say requirement for transparent roll-down gates is burdensome for small businesses ahead of the July 1 enforcement deadline.
For more than four decades, residents living beside Brooklyn's District 13 Sanitation Garage in Coney Island have been waiting for the facility to move away from their homes.
There's a swim club in Harlem teaching kids a lifesaving skill, and they're turning timid swimmers into competitors.
The Davis Center at the Harlem Meer is celebrating one year of providing year-round recreation space to New Yorkers while still spreading the word to residents.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Temperatures are reaching into the 70s and the 80s across the Tri-State Area on Saturday and Sunday. CBS News New York's John Elliott has the forecast.
New York City beaches will be opening for the season on May 23 with lifeguards officially on duty from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
A group of K-9s graduated Friday from a program training them to respond to situations that are too urgent or dangerous for a standard response.
The New York City Council is introducing new legislation to get dog owners to clean up after their pets.
Workers at JFK and LaGuardia Airport held a rally alleging the contractor they work for operates under unsafe conditions.
