Sources: FDNY Concerned Zuccotti Park Turning Into Firetrap
There's a growing cause for concern down at Zuccotti Park. Sources told CBS 2 on Monday night the FDNY is looking into possible fire hazard situations that could put protesters at risk.
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There's a growing cause for concern down at Zuccotti Park. Sources told CBS 2 on Monday night the FDNY is looking into possible fire hazard situations that could put protesters at risk.
The northbound 6 train derailed between Chambers and Centre street just north of the Brooklyn Bridge station around 3:52 a.m.
The FDNY will hold the exercise for the Second Avenue subway from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday.
Judge Nicholas Garaufis gave his findings Wednesday following a civil trial last month in Brooklyn. The Justice Department had sued on behalf of a black fraternal organization.
The crash happened at around 3:22 p.m., shortly after the chopper took off from the 34th Street helipad. Crews at the scene lifted the chopper out of the water Tuesday evening and were able to get it onto a recovery boat.
Police have released two videos that show officers warning hundreds of Occupy Wall Street protestors who marched across the Brooklyn Bridge Saturday that demonstrators will be arrested if they do not get off the roadway.
Sgt. Dakota Meyer's lawyer says he doesn't want to be a "one-person exception" to the deadline and won't apply.
It's a 5k race with the finish line at the World Trade Center site. It started ten years ago with 2,000 people as a small tribute to Stephen Siller.
City officials gathered at the 9/11 memorial to recognize first responders who gave their lives on Sept. 11, 2001.
New York City fire commissioner Sal Cassano took his campaign to 125th Street in Manhattan two days ahead of the recruitment deadline.
It was a battle befitting of the two top players in the game Both Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal brought their 'all' to the court and put on a four hour slugfest that could rank up there with the 'Thrilla in Manila' Muhammad Ali-Joe Frazier slugfest in October 1975.
Did Joe Torre and Major League Baseball drop the ball? The Mets were denied their request to wear caps Sunday night honoring NYC emergency service departments on the 10th anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks.
The fire commissioner of New York City spends some time talking with Boomer and Craig about that horrible day that will forever live in infamy - September 11, 2001.
Thousands of firefighters stood at attention at the Firemen's Monument on Riverside Drive to pay tribute to their brothers and sisters lost on 9/11.
A group of firefighters from Los Angeles have arrived in New York City for the 10th anniversary of 9/11.
A tradition continues as the tenth anniversary of 9/11 approaches.
Since 9/11, 55 members of the fire department have died. Their names were read at department headquarters.
The stories of those who survived on 9/11 and the families of those who didn't are varied and emotional.
The Jets have announced several plans to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks during their season opener against the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium.
Ten years later, the images of 9/11 remain seared into memory -- scenes of unimaginable terror and depictions of great bravery and humanity. For one group of firefighters a single photograph evokes the best and worst of that terrible day.
Nearly 10 years ago, the New York City Fire Department lost 343 of its members but that hasn't stopped others from joining New York's bravest.
Volunteerism is being honored at a new 9/11 exhibit at the Nassau County Firefighters Museum.
Ten years later, Tom Von Essen retains a crystal clear image of a moment on 9/11/01.
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 Yorktown, New York, community continues to grieve the loss of 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman.
The Montreal Canadiens beat the New York Islanders 7-3 on Saturday night.
Spring has finally arrived in New York City after one of the most brutal winters the city has experienced in recent years.
Charlotte FC beat the New York Red Bulls 6-1 on Saturday night.
A Long Island teenager accused of killing his ex-girlfriend in November allegedly plotted to burglarize the victim's home.
The Yorktown, New York, community continues to grieve the loss of 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman.
Spring has finally arrived in New York City after one of the most brutal winters the city has experienced in recent years.
A Long Island teenager accused of killing his ex-girlfriend in November allegedly plotted to burglarize the victim's home.
An upstate New York man admitted to leaving harassing and threatening voicemail messages to a family member of slain UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
A new performing arts venue with a focus on immigrant stories is opening in Upper Manhattan this fall. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley got an exclusive tour of the construction that will give The People's Theatre its first home in more than 15 years.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
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.
A New Jersey teen attending yeshiva school in Israel is back home after a journey that took him through three countries, at times on foot.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill accused ICE of ignoring the concerns of Roxbury residents after it bought the vacant warehouse on Route 46.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.
Montclair School District Board of Education members broke down in tears as they voted to close Renaissance Middle School.
A Long Island teenager accused of killing his ex-girlfriend in November allegedly plotted to burglarize the victim's home.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
A driver was indicted on manslaughter and assault charges Thursday in a deadly crash that killed two teenagers on Long Island back in January.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
The Trump administration has been strategizing methods and options to secure or extract Iran's nuclear materials, according to multiple sources, as the military campaign against Tehran enters a more uncertain phase.
New York and New Jersey lawmakers have announced a bipartisan, bi-state bill to address E-ZPass late fees.
Border czar Tom Homan is expected back on Capitol Hill later Friday for bipartisan talks.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
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.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
The Montreal Canadiens beat the New York Islanders 7-3 on Saturday night.
Charlotte FC beat the New York Red Bulls 6-1 on Saturday night.
The New York Knicks outlasted the Brooklyn Nets 93-92 on Friday night for their fifth consecutive victory.
The Washington Capitals beat the New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Friday night.
Fifth-seeded St. John's beat Northern Iowa 79-53 on Friday night for its second NCAA Tournament victory since 2000.
A new performing arts venue with a focus on immigrant stories is opening in Upper Manhattan this fall. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley got an exclusive tour of the construction that will give The People's Theatre its first home in more than 15 years.
Members of the Apollo Theater, where Kiki Shepard left her mark for 15 years, reflect on her legacy after the Harlem icon's death at age 74.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
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.
Friday night's win was big for St. John's, but come tournament time, that just means you've earned the right to do it all over again. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston reports.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for March 21 at 11 p.m.
The Yorktown, New York, community continues to grieve the loss of 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman, who was shot and killed Thursday in Chicago, where she was attending college. Police are questioning a person of interest in the case as her hometown shows support for her family. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
Robert Mueller, the special counsel who conducted the first major investigation into President Trump, has died at 81. His family did not share a cause of death. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for March 21 at 6 p.m.
