First responders want "crash gate" to improve I-84 response times
The volunteer first responders average one call a week for incidents on I-84, but the nearest interstate entrance is 4 miles from the firehouse.
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The volunteer first responders average one call a week for incidents on I-84, but the nearest interstate entrance is 4 miles from the firehouse.
The volunteer first responders average one call a week for incidents on I-84, but the nearest interstate entrance is 4 miles from the firehouse. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Loved ones said it was only fitting that it seemed to rain tears from the sky on Monday as an emotional wake began for 77-year-old Beatrice Ferrari, a chaperone and retired teacher who was the heart and soul of Farmingdale High's marching band. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
The Farmingdale school superintendent says all those injured in Thursday's bus crash are expected to make a full recovery.
The NTSB says their investigation is expected to take about five to seven days.
Families and students have been placing flowers and balloons outside of the school.
Investigators are looking through the debris of Thursday's deadly bus crash in Orange County, searching for answers on what exactly happened. CBS New York's Ali Bauman has details on what's next in the investigation. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3roFYpG
There were candles, balloons and hugs Friday night as the students at Farmingdale High School in Nassau County continued to process Thursday's deadly bus crash. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/46ojX9c
The National Transportation Safety Board arrived on the scene of the deadly Farmingdale High School bus crash on Friday, and as the investigation continues, Farmingdale continues to mourn the loss of the two people who died. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3roFYpG
Candles were lit outside Farmingdale High School on Friday night as students remembered the lives lost and reflected on what their classmates went through. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/46ojX9c
Five students remain in critical condition after Thursday's bus crash involving the Farmingdale High School band, and about a dozen people are still in hospitals. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram spoke to students outside the school. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/46ojX9c
The bus that overturned in Orange County on Thursday has now been towed to State Police headquarters, and investigators are examining the wreckage for answers about what happened. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3roFYpG
Band director Gina Pellettiere and Beatrice Ferrari, a chaperone and retired history teacher, were pillars of the community.
The Farmingdale community is coming together after Thursday's tragic bus crash. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/46ojX9c
Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board on Friday arrived on the scene of the deadly Farmingdale High School bus crash in Orange County. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3roFYpG
Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board on Friday arrived on the scene of the deadly Farmingdale High School bus crash in Orange County. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3roFYpG
The National Transportation Safety Board will be on the scene of the deadly Farmingdale High School bus crash later today in Orange County, as we learn more about the investigation and the victims. CBS New York's Tony Aiello leads our live team coverage from Middletown.
Two women were killed in the crash - a 43-year-old from Massapequa and a 77-year-old from Farmingdale.
We've learned two adults were killed and five other people were critically injured when a school bus overturned Thursday on the way to a band camp in Pennsylvania. CBS New York's John Dias has reaction from the community.
National safety investigators will join state police today as they continue to search for answers in the deadly school bus crash that killed two adults and left five people critically hurt. CBS New York's Doug Williams kicks off our team coverage this morning.
Classmates said they were told the students on board the bus were freshmen.
The company has a satisfactory rating with federal regulators, but it's not perfect.
It was an emotional scene outside Farmingdale High School on Thursday night as students returned home after a deadly bus crash in Orange County. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3Rq9DcI
We're learning more about what likely caused a charter bus carrying a Long Island high school band to tumble over the side of I-84 in Orange County on Thursday. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3Rq1LYI
Some Farmingdale High School students involved in a deadly bus crash in Orange County were reunited with their families at SUNY in Middletown. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3Rq1LYI
"Sinners" earned 16 nominations, the most ever, and is looking for a historic night at the 2026 Oscars. Here are all the winners and nominees at the 98th annual Academy Awards.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
Hollywood's biggest stars are gearing up for the 98th annual Academy Awards. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
Nicolas Fernández scored twice in the first half and Talles Magno scored late in the second to propel New York City FC to a 3-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids at Yankee Stadium on Saturday night.
The New Jersey Devils edged the Los Angeles Kings 6-4 on Saturday night.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
A taxi driver struck two pedestrians before crashing into a building on the Lower East Side on Saturday.
Bronx Week is back on. Last week, Borough President Vanessa Gibson said the multi-day event had been put on pause this year to the budget deficit.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
More than 30,000 people participated in the United Airlines New York City half-marathon on Sunday, the New York Road Runners said.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
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.
Four people, including two teens and two construction workers, were hurt in a house explosion in Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
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.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
Prosecutors said Matthew Smith fended off efforts to hand over his car keys before the crash that killed Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa.
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.
A father and son died in an overnight fire on Long Island. Kenneth Roberts, 42, and his son Mekhi, 12, were trapped in intense smoke inside a basement apartment.
Jones Beach will host a series of special events commemorating America's 250th birthday this summer.
With oil markets paralyzed by the U.S.-Iran war, the Trump administration says it could escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz — a massive undertaking that experts say could already be in the preparatory stages.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order Friday establishing the first-ever Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani denounced Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville's anti-Muslim social media post during a Ramadan event.
The war, which shows no signs of ending soon, has upended global air travel, disrupted oil exports from the region and sent fuel prices rising across the world.
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.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
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.
"Sinners" earned 16 nominations, the most ever, and is looking for a historic night at the 2026 Oscars. Here are all the winners and nominees at the 98th annual Academy Awards.
Hollywood's biggest stars are gearing up for the 98th annual Academy Awards. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
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.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
Nicolas Fernández scored twice in the first half and Talles Magno scored late in the second to propel New York City FC to a 3-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids at Yankee Stadium on Saturday night.
The New Jersey Devils edged the Los Angeles Kings 6-4 on Saturday night.
The New York Islanders raced to an early lead and held on to beat the Calgary Flames 3-2 on Saturday.
Igor Shesterkin made 46 saves and Vladislav Gavrikov had a goal and two assists as the New York Rangers extended their winning streak to four games with a 4-2 win over the Minnesota Wild.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
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.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Six people were hurt, including two firefighters, in a house fire in Brooklyn.
The executive director of the nonprofit organization 9/11 Health Watch confirms two staffers at the World Trade Center Health Program have been reassigned, including one to ICE. DHS calls the claims of reassignment false.
The U.S. and Israel continued to strike Iran on Sunday as the Trump administration prepares to send up to 5,000 more sailors and Marines to Iran. The Iranian foreign minister told CBS News that Iran is ready to defend itself for "as long as it takes." Willie James Inman reports.
An investigation is underway after a man died Sunday after being found unresponsive at a Chelsea subway station.
The New York City Department of Transportation said more than 7,000 potholes were filled during a weekend blitz across the city.
