WCBS 880 9/11 Series: Rudy Giuliani On The Pain Of Remembering 9/11
In the days following the terrorist attacks of 9/11, then New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani became known as "America's Mayor."
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In the days following the terrorist attacks of 9/11, then New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani became known as "America's Mayor."
Those who were taken on 9/11 no longer live with us but on this tenth anniversary, we can proudly say, they live within us.
The water rose quickly in the Bull's Head section of Staten Island as Tropical Storm Irene slammed the city Sunday.
Being a firefighter isn't just about the job, but about the life.
The developers of the Park 51 Islamic cultural center were denied 9/11 rebuilding funds last week, but that hasn't made the funding issue go away.
It happened around 5:30 p.m. Saturday at 126th Street and 7th Avenue. The FDNY says six store facades were compromised.
Following a day of record rainfall that led to power outages, disrupted train service and flooded homes for many in the Tri-State area, an all-out effort is being made to repair the damage.
It's not easy training to be one of New York's Bravest, as WCBS 880 reporter Peter Haskell found out.
Commissioner Salvatore Cassano says nearly 17,000 people applied to take the test and 15 percent were black -- compared with only 8 percent for the last test, in 2007. The overall number of minority applicants stayed steady at 40 percent.
The FDNY defeated the NYPD 5-4 in last year's game, but NYPD team manager Jose Vasquez said he is confident in his club. However, he says he would "definitely" consider them the "underdogs."
Brooklyn federal Judge Nicholas Garaufis reportedly ordered Commissioner Salvatore Cassano to testify next week.
Flames shot from the upper levels of the seven-story building after breaking out in the basement.
Judge Nicholas Garaufis has already decided the city's firefighter entrance exam discriminated against minorities.
There were charges Wednesday that the FDNY is stretched so thin that response times to a fire at an historic Upper East Side synagogue were agonizingly long and well above normal response times.
Flames broke out just before 6am Saturday inside a trailer home in Jamaica.
Flames shot out of the top floor of the Kehilath Jeshurun Synagogue on the Upper East Side at 8:30 p.m. Monday night. That's where fire marshals believe the fire started.
Firefighters battled the four-alarm fire and got it under control around 9:50 p.m. An FDNY spokesman said about 170 firefighters responded to the fire, which started at around 8:30 p.m.
A gruesome accident at a public school in Jamaica left a young boy with a horrible injury. What happened next – or, actually, what didn't happen next – may be even worse, the boy's mother said.
The Bloomberg administration is mounting a new crackdown on firetraps - illegally divided apartments packed with people living on the cheap.
Several firefighters were hurt - one seriously - and more than a dozen residents were left homeless by a raging fire Saturday morning in Brooklyn.
New York City firefighters hit the streets Friday, marching over the Brooklyn Bridge in protest.
A federal court order froze hiring at the FDNY and now many who took the test in 2007 are too old to take it again and sign up to be one of New York's Bravest.
The fire was reported at 3:28 a.m. Friday on the second floor of the three-story building at 767 Washington Ave. It was under control about 30 minutes later.
FDNY overtime costs are skyrocketing because a federal judge has barred the fire department from hiring a new class of recruits after finding the department's test is prejudiced against blacks and Hispanics.
It looks like Brooklyn has the biggest share of fire house closings due to New York City budget cuts and the outspoken borough president isn't happy about the news.
A gas explosion at a New York City apartment building has left at least one person dead and many other injured, officials said Saturday.
The NYC area is bracing for a major winter storm that's set to hit the region with heavy snow on top of dangerous, subfreezing weather.
The Boston Celtics outlasted the lottery-bound Brooklyn Nets 130-126 in double overtime on Friday night.
New Jersey auto body shops may be expecting to see more business after this weekend's winter storm.
An all-electric air taxi was on display for the public to check out at New York City's Pier 76 on Friday.
A gas explosion at a New York City apartment building has left at least one person dead and many other injured, officials said Saturday.
The NYC area is bracing for a major winter storm that's set to hit the region with heavy snow on top of dangerous, subfreezing weather.
An all-electric air taxi was on display for the public to check out at New York City's Pier 76 on Friday.
Can they plow the snow? It's a question that every New Yorker uses to judge their mayors, and many have failed the test.
The Connetquot Central School District has been threatened with funding cuts unless it reinstates its old mascot name.
The NYC area is bracing for a major winter storm that's set to hit the region with heavy snow on top of dangerous, subfreezing weather.
New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches of snow from Sunday to Monday as feels-like temperatures drop below 0. A winter storm watch has been issued.
A winter storm is headed to the Tri-State Area with heavy snow expected. New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches Saturday night into Monday.
Residents are feeling the cold weather, but there will be a slight break Thursday. All eyes are on the weekend with the possibility of a winter storm.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State Area with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
The NYC area is bracing for a major winter storm that's set to hit the region with heavy snow on top of dangerous, subfreezing weather.
New Jersey auto body shops may be expecting to see more business after this weekend's winter storm.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency as weather forecasts project a major snowstorm this weekend.
New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches of snow from Sunday to Monday as feels-like temperatures drop below 0. A winter storm watch has been issued.
As officials across New Jersey prepare for this weekend's expected snowstorm, Piscataway says it hasn't received a salt shipment in weeks.
The NYC area is bracing for a major winter storm that's set to hit the region with heavy snow on top of dangerous, subfreezing weather.
The Connetquot Central School District has been threatened with funding cuts unless it reinstates its old mascot name.
New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches of snow from Sunday to Monday as feels-like temperatures drop below 0. A winter storm watch has been issued.
The gang held a Huntington Station neighborhood under siege for years by funding violence through prostitution and sex trafficking, prosecutors said.
Dramatic video from Suffolk County police shows a deer smashing through a bank window and running around as officers try to wrangle it.
Can they plow the snow? It's a question that every New Yorker uses to judge their mayors, and many have failed the test.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency as weather forecasts project a major snowstorm this weekend.
Staten Island Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis is vowing to fight a court finding that says the lines of her 11th District are unconstitutional.
New York City is expected to employ remote learning on Monday due to the impending snowstorm.
As officials across New Jersey prepare for this weekend's expected snowstorm, Piscataway says it hasn't received a salt shipment in weeks.
Starting July 1, as many as 450,000 New Yorkers will lose EP coverage and be forced into marketplace health care plans.
Striking New York City nurses returned to the bargaining table Thursday, the New York State Nurses Association said.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders joined striking New York City nurses on the picket line Tuesday.
New York City's largest nurses strike is now in Week 2 and it appears negotiations toward a deal remain at a standstill.
Negotiators for major New York City hospitals and the state nurses union returned to the bargaining table as the city's largest nurses strike enters a fifth day.
Pop superstar Harry Styles will open an unprecedented 30-show residency at Madison Square Garden, starting on Aug. 26 and ending on Oct. 31.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
The FCC is warning that daytime talk shows and late-night programs must give equal time to opposing political candidates, taking aim at a genre of TV that has long drawn President Trump's ire.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Channing Tatum is bringing "Magic Mike Live" to New York City, promising to "turn up the gas" on the popular show.
The Boston Celtics outlasted the lottery-bound Brooklyn Nets 130-126 in double overtime on Friday night.
Ryan Wedding, a 44-year-old Canadian national, was added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list last year.
The active New York Mets have acquired ace pitcher Freddy Peralta and right-hander Tobias Myers from Milwaukee in a trade that sent two top prospects to the Brewers.
The Knicks broke a four-game losing streak without breaking a sweat, crushing the Nets 120-66 on Wednesday night.
The Yankees have reportedly agreed to a long-term contract with free agent outfielder Cody Bellinger.
A critical seasonal blood shortage is prompting renewed calls for New Yorkers to donate.
Puppet shows, peaceful protests and acts of service helped families reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through a child's perspective.
Nearly 100 tenants from three different buildings managed by A&E Real Estate on the Upper West Side rallied on Monday.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
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.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for January 23 at 11 p.m.
After resuming negotiations, striking New York City nurses say they're not any closer to reaching a deal.
New York City Public School students have to wait until Sunday to find out if classes will be remote for the storm on Monday. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman went to Staten Island, where many parents are waiting with baited breath.
This weekend's winter storm will cause problems for drivers who normally park on the street. Streets need to be clear so plows can get through. CBS News New York's Naomi Ruchim went to Edison, New Jersey, where folks are already making alternative parking plans.
Some stores across the Tri-State Area are running low on supplies after many made a mad dash Friday night to stock up on essentials. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
