Firefighter Group That Includes Members Of FDNY Banned From Savannah Parade
Savannah's St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee General Chairman Brendan Sheehan said the group was denied permission to march because of past alcohol-related issues.
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Savannah's St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee General Chairman Brendan Sheehan said the group was denied permission to march because of past alcohol-related issues.
They yearn to be part of New York's Bravest, but to stand shoulder to shoulder with the men of the FDNY, women have to endure the same grueling entrance exam.
Angela Rugh, a 22-year-old junior at the University of Pittsburgh came face to face with firefighter Doug Chiz at Fire Department headquarters in Downtown Brooklyn to thank him.
An emergency medical technician with the New York City Fire Department has been sentenced to a term of 89 years to life in prison, after being convicted of sexually assaulting five victims over a period of 10 years.
The firehouses have "distinctive architecture" and have been in continuous use for more than a century, according to the city's Landmarks Preservation Commission.
An extra-alarm fire broke out Wednesday evening at an apartment building in Washington Heights, causing minor injuries to several people.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Fire Commissioner Salvatore Cassano swore in and congratulated the 318 "probies'' at a ceremony at the FDNY Fire Academy on Tuesday.
The woman had been standing on the sidewalk in front of an Atomic Wings restaurant waiting for a bus when she backed up to get out of the rain and went straight down through a metal grate, FDNY officials said.
Wei Chu Wu, 45, has been charged with arson, second degree murder, felony assault of a police officer and resisting arrest, police said Friday.
FDNY officials said approximately 200 firefighters battled the five-alarm blaze at the five-story walk-up at 41 Spring St., between Mulberry and Mott streets.
Volunteer ambulance squads aren't just found in the suburbs. They exist in New York City as well.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg this weak heaped praise on the New York City Fire Department, after the department achieved the lowest number of civilian fire deaths in its history.
The city had 58 fire deaths in 2012. That's four fewer than the previous record low of 62 set in 2010.
After being a New York City firefighter for 20 years, Robert Linhart was been convicted of resisting arrest after showing up twice outside Madonna's apartment building.
The fire broke out at around 11:30 a.m. There were no injuries. Evacuations were not required.
All residents of the building have been evacuated and the MTA has a bus on scene to help shelter the few dozen evacuees, according to the FDNY.
Fire organizations would also have to turn in a roster of members, detail and fundraising initiatives and explain its activities to the FDNY to gain affiliation.
In a city of small spaces, an apartment building lobby is often an extension of people's homes. And during the holidays that includes all those decorations. But did you know Christmas trees can be illegal?
Is it a lighter meant for adult use or a toy meant for a child to play with? Sometimes it's hard to tell.
Firefighters found several puppies inside the burning building at 65-24 Parsons Boulevard.
Most people probably know the Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers Foundation for its 9/11-related charities, but superstorm Sandy has them extending their efforts.
It's been over a month since superstorm Sandy slammed into the Tri-State area and many are still trying to secure basic needs like heat.
The FDNY said the fire happened at 270 Longstreet Avenue in Throgs Neck and started in a laundromat at the apartment at 7:35 p.m. and was under control by 8:05 p.m.
A Long Island man was lucky in more ways than one, as he got a chance Wednesday to thank his teammates for saving his life after a heart attack on the ice.
This morning, roughly one dozen started swinging hammers and sawing wood in the Rockaways, whatever needs to be done to help members of the FDNY rebuild their own homes damaged by the storm.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorsed three left-of-center candidates in the congressional Democratic primaries, and all three are set to win, CBS News projects.
Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a three-run homer, Dansby Swanson also went deep and drove in four and the Cubs beat the Mets 9-6 on Tuesday night.
Anthony Constantino beat Robert Smullen in New York's 21st Congressional District.
Democrat Cait Conley will challenge Republican Rep. Mike Lawler in the battle for New York's 17th Congressional District, which encompasses many of New York City's northern suburbs.
State Assemblyman Micah Lasher won the crowded primary race for New York's 12th Congressional District, CBS News projects.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorsed three left-of-center candidates in the congressional Democratic primaries, and all three are set to win, CBS News projects.
Democrat Cait Conley will challenge Republican Rep. Mike Lawler in the battle for New York's 17th Congressional District, which encompasses many of New York City's northern suburbs.
State Assemblyman Micah Lasher won the crowded primary race for New York's 12th Congressional District, CBS News projects.
Brad Lander has defeated two-term incumbent Congressman Dan Goldman for the Democratic nomination in New York's 10th Congressional District.
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Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
Weather is tranquil and pleasant in the New York City area for Father's Day weekend as summer officially begins.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Thursday and Friday will be First Alert Weather Days in the New York City area, with high temperatures and the chance for strong storms.
The owner of a New Jersey diner says World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium have been bad for business.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
All three candidates backed by NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani were projected to win their Democratic primaries Tuesday night.
A woman, her mother and her daughter from Bayport were all indicted in connection with Jor'Dynn Duncan's death on Long Island.
There is a new kind of on-demand video messaging called "kosher cameos" that just launched on Long Island and it doesn't cost a thing.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
Firefighters in Hempstead used a ladder truck to free a seagull that got tangled in a rope above a busy street.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorsed three left-of-center candidates in the congressional Democratic primaries, and all three are set to win, CBS News projects.
Anthony Constantino beat Robert Smullen in New York's 21st Congressional District.
Democrat Cait Conley will challenge Republican Rep. Mike Lawler in the battle for New York's 17th Congressional District, which encompasses many of New York City's northern suburbs.
State Assemblyman Micah Lasher won the crowded primary race for New York's 12th Congressional District, CBS News projects.
Brad Lander has defeated two-term incumbent Congressman Dan Goldman for the Democratic nomination in New York's 10th Congressional District.
An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
When a large tent appeared next door to Taylor Swift's Watch Hill estate this week, it didn't take long for speculation about the superstar's impending nuptials to ripple through the affluent New England seaside village.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
A New York Knicks documentary series is in the works from director and Knicks superfan Ben Stiller.
Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a three-run homer, Dansby Swanson also went deep and drove in four and the Cubs beat the Mets 9-6 on Tuesday night.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered, drove in two runs and scored twice and the New York Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3.
In her first broadcast TV interview since Jalen Brunson helped lead the Knicks to victory, Sandra Brunson told CBS News she sends her son "words of encouragement" to keep the games in perspective.
New York City sanitation workers picked up more than 75,000 pounds of confetti and litter after the Knicks ticker-tape parade, likely a new record.
FIFA Men's World Cup fans in New York City can soak in the history of the tournament at the FIFA museum at Rockefeller Center in Midtown.
After learning to swim in her 40s, one school leader is helping students gain life-saving skills.
Entrepreneurs in Brooklyn are reimagining laundry day as a social experience, turning neighborhood laundromats into gathering spaces.
Experts say the team's title run created a feeling of collective joy and connection, while some local businesses are also seeing a boost from the celebration.
Knicks fans who couldn't make it to Thursday's parade still found a way to celebrate across New York in true blue-and-orange fashion.
A vending machine in Coney Island is offering something unusual alongside the neighborhood's classic attractions: original artwork from local artists.
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.
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The parents of the 18-year-old tourist from India who was killed last week spoke out about a push for a ban on horse-drawn carriages. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
The NYPD is looking for the man accused of pushing a person off a northbound 1 train and onto the platform.
A 15-year-old was taken to the hospital after a shooting in Manhattan's Lower East Side Tuesday, according to the NYPD.
Sunny weather is making a return Wednesday with warm temperatures and low humidity. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast
Rep. Dan Goldman conceded to Brad Lander on Tuesday night in the Democratic primary for New York's 10th Congressional District.
