12 hurt during subway fire at Astor Place, FDNY says
Twelve people were hurt after a fire broke out on a subway vacuum car Tuesday morning at the Astor Place station. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
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Twelve people were hurt after a fire broke out on a subway vacuum car Tuesday morning at the Astor Place station. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
As CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports, there are also concerns about Legionnaires' disease in the East Village. The city Health Department says it has confirmed at least two cases in an apartment complex there.
Tenants are frustrated as they say they've been living with uncertainty for weeks after multiple Legionnaires' cases were linked to their building. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
An NYPD parking lot in the East Village in Lower Manhattan will soon transform into more affordable housing.
New York City is calling the project a major step toward addressing the housing crisis. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
The city's plans include 131 affordable homes, a senior center, community space and replacement parking facilities. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
The New York City health department is investigating two cases of Legionnaires' disease at an East Village housing complex.
Health officials said two tenants of One Haven Plaza contracted the disease in the last 11 months.
The deadly shooting of a deli worker late Saturday night in Lower Manhattan has left a community in mourning.
Police sources say the suspect is in the hospital after he was hit by a ricocheted bullet that he fired from his own gun on Saturday night. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
As CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports, there are now calls for better protection for deli workers.
The deadly late-night shooting happened near East 13th Street and Avenue B in Manhattan.
A temporary restraining order has been issued to stop the planned opening of a men's homeless shelter in the East Village.
Nine new pedestrian islands are being added and a two way bike corridor and large sidewalks are being installed in lower Manhattan.
Seniors took center stage during an art show in the East Village on Wednesday. The work of more than 80 seniors was up for sale.
A store dedicated to finding second-hand items new homes and a cure for type 1 diabetes, Cure Thrift is a shopper's paradise with an even better mission.
The annual NYC Village Halloween Parade is back for another year tonight, with an exciting theme and plenty of street closures.
The NYPD said it's investigation a shooting at the Lillian Wald NYCHA complex in Manhattan's Alphabet City neighborhood. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
The NYPD said it responded to the shooting at the Lillian Wald NYCHA complex in Manhattan's Alphabet City neighborhood overnight.
An East Village church quite literally rose from the ashes on Easter Sunday, reopening for the first time since a fire destroyed it in 2020.
Middle Collegiate Church held its own resurrection Mass on Easter Sunday morning. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Middle Collegiate Church was forced to close its doors in December of 2020, but on this Easter Sunday parishioners returned for their very first service in their new church. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Mount Sinai Beth Israel hospital in the East Village of Manhattan permanently closed its doors at 8 a.m. Wednesday.
The 135-year-old hospital in the East Village officially closed its doors Wednesday morning. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
The hospital, which has served the East Village community for 135 years, is slated to close at 8 a.m. Wednesday. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
A judge on Staten Island has temporarily blocked implementation of New York City's new pied-à-terre tax.
The captain of the boat that capsized near Liberty Island Saturday, resulting in the death of a mother and her infant child, appeared in federal court Monday.
Dramatic video captures the moment a tractor trailer smashed into an overpass on I-87 in Rockland County, New York, on Monday.
"This is a choice that I am making to feel more in control of my life," said 36-year-old Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
A construction worker was killed and two others were injured when they were struck by a vehicle in Nesconset on Monday morning, Suffolk County police said.
A judge on Staten Island has temporarily blocked implementation of New York City's new pied-à-terre tax.
The captain of the boat that capsized near Liberty Island Saturday, resulting in the death of a mother and her infant child, appeared in federal court Monday.
Dramatic video captures the moment a tractor trailer smashed into an overpass on I-87 in Rockland County, New York, on Monday.
A construction worker was killed and two others were injured when they were struck by a vehicle in Nesconset on Monday morning, Suffolk County police said.
A woman and her 5-month-old daughter died after a boat capsized off Liberty Island in the New York Harbor Saturday night.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
The New York area will get some brief relief Sunday from the humid weather.
Friday evening brought yet another round of prolific thunderstorms to the Tri-State Area.
A 16-year-old boy was killed after he was hit Wednesday night by a Metro-North train going from Danbury to South Norwalk, police said.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Residents of a Newark apartment complex got a startling wakeup call Sunday morning when police in tactical gear, responding to reports of multiple people shot, stormed their building.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
The New York area will get some brief relief Sunday from the humid weather.
A camper and two lifeguards went to a Newark pool expecting a normal summer day. A child's life depended on all three.
A car plowed into a road crew on Long Island Monday morning, killing one worker and seriously injuring two others, Suffolk County police said. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A construction worker was killed and two others were injured when they were struck by a vehicle in Nesconset on Monday morning, Suffolk County police said.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
The NYPD is mourning the death of a former chief.
A judge on Staten Island has temporarily blocked implementation of New York City's new pied-à-terre tax.
"This is a choice that I am making to feel more in control of my life," said 36-year-old Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
In a narrow 50-49 vote, President Trump's former defense lawyer was confirmed as attorney general in a vote early Saturday.
The measure was approved in a 90 to 6 vote and now goes to the House.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council claims The High Line Hotel tested positive for Legionella bacteria twice this summer.
Several lawsuits were announced Thursday against New York City and others connected to a deadly 2025 Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
The source of exposure for the Legionnaires cluster on Manhattan's Upper East Side has been eliminated, according to the New York City Health Department.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
The New York Mets routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-1 on Sunday afternoon.
Don Nelson was one of two coaches in NBA history to have at least 250 wins with three different franchises — Milwaukee, Dallas and Golden State.
Michael Harris II opened the 10th inning with an RBI single, and the Braves beat the Yankees 2-1 on Sunday to prevent a three-game sweep.
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the New York Mets 9-0 on Saturday night to end a four-game skid.
Mariano Rivera was back on the field at the Yankees' annual Old-Timers' Day on Saturday.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
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.
The ruling pauses enforcement on the tax on second properties while a lawsuit brought by a group of homeowners moves forward.
Kittens don't only get stuck in trees - sometimes they get stuck in storm drains.
The city and MTA are studying a first-of-its-kind idea to cool some of the hottest subway platforms. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
A car plowed into a road crew on Long Island Monday morning, killing one worker and seriously injuring two others, Suffolk County police said. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
There's a chance for severe weather, and downpours could bring flooding to the Tri-State Area Monday afternoon and evening. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
