Firefighters Discover Body Inside Jackson Heights Apartment
Firefighters had gone to 34-15 74th Street after receiving a call about a burn victim.
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Firefighters had gone to 34-15 74th Street after receiving a call about a burn victim.
The subcontractor was working underneath the bridge around 8 a.m. when he slipped and fell from a work platform to the water below, officials said.
Officials say the woman and her husband had recently purchased the home and were doing a survey in the back of the house when the woman fell 12 feet down into a cistern after some floorboards gave way.
The exercise will simulate a steam release in Grand Central Terminal and will result in some street closures.
Dozens of rescue crews were called to the scene after part of an old warehouse at Broadway and West 131st Street in Morningside Heights crumbled just before 8 a.m. Thursday, according to the FDNY.
Police say the baby's mother, Shoshannah Muhammad, handed the child off to a stranger. She was arrested and is facing felony charges.
The Department of Transportation said there didn't appear to be any structural damage to the bridge. However, the collision led to a near-20 foot section of scaffolding being damaged.
At 2 a.m. local time Sunday, daylight saving time, that harbinger of spring, arrives with the promise of longer, light-filled days well into the evening.
Right now, 3,481 women have registered to take the FDNY exam, a record number that Commissioner Sal Cassano attributes to strong recruiting efforts. There were only 1,400 female applicants in 2006.
The Christmas day fire that killed three children and two of their grandparents in Stamford looms over this year's 'spring forward' reminder to change smoke detector batteries.
The Fire Department says they "restored" a classic fire safety video. They say while the film may appear old, its message is timeless.
In a decision Thursday, U.S. District Judge Nicholas Garaufis said there would have to be hearings held to determine how much individual claimants would receive, which could lower the total amount the city would have to pay.
The FDNY said 2,500 people were evacuated after the fire broke out shortly after 12 p.m. at an 13-story building near Ninth Avenue and 34thStreet.
The Bloomberg administration has provided a list to Mount Sinai Medical Center of 40,000 cops who worked at the World Trade Center site after 9/11, but the public advocate says it's not enough.
The worker was buried up to his waist in dirt and mud. He was freed after being trapped for about an hour and taken to Harlem Hospital in serious condition.
There were hurt feelings and racial tensions as white applicants were left standing outside a prep class on Wednesday night.
The proud dad shot video Monday night as the FDNY gently carried the baby from the cab into an ambulance.
A fire broke out at around 7:45 a.m. Thursday at a high-rise at 388 Pearl Street at Wagner Place. At least three people were rescued by the Fire Department.
It's no secret that firefighters can really cook. The kitchen is the heart of any firehouse.
Retired EMS assistant chief John McFarland was revered within the FDNY, and today he is being laid to rest after dying from a brain tumor linked to his service after the attacks of 9/11.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg's budget proposes cutting $40 million from the funding for New York City fire companies, and the possible reductions have the full attention of the fire officers union head - Al Hagan.
One man is dead and a woman is in critical condition after a smoky fire in an apartment building in the Edenwald section of the Bronx on Sunday morning.
At issue is a revised directive that prohibits opinions or viewpoints from being posted on firehouse walls. UFA President Steve Cassidy says the policy violates firefighters' First Amendment rights.
There were tears and hugs as 6-year-old Alise Williams met 37-year-old FDNY firefighter James Wildes on Wednesday.
Union chief Steve Cassidy says staffing cuts continue to have a negative impact as FDNY numbers indicate 2011 was the third busiest year for firefighter emergencies in department history.
A man allegedly killed his relatives and tried to blow up a Queens home before getting into a shootout with police in Far Rockaway on Saturday.
Letters have been sent to thousands of New York City homeowners, stating they may have to pay the new controversial pied-à-terre tax. But some residents say they shouldn't be on that list.
According to the Air Traffic Control System Command Center, all airports and facilities were being impacted by the IT outage.
Auto repair and detailing have long been a male-dominated world. On Long Island, a growing business run by women is helping to change that.
Tuesday's storms mean special trouble for a Mount Vernon, New York, family. That's because a tree that crashed into their home on July 4th still hasn't been removed.
A man allegedly killed his relatives and tried to blow up a Queens home before getting into a shootout with police in Far Rockaway on Saturday.
Letters have been sent to thousands of New York City homeowners, stating they may have to pay the new controversial pied-à-terre tax. But some residents say they shouldn't be on that list.
Auto repair and detailing have long been a male-dominated world. On Long Island, a growing business run by women is helping to change that.
Tuesday's storms mean special trouble for a Mount Vernon, New York, family. That's because a tree that crashed into their home on July 4th still hasn't been removed.
An 8-year-old child is recovering after being hurt during a struggle with an intruder at the Jewish Institute of Queens Tuesday morning.
There was a tornado warning in Sussex and Warren Counties in New Jersey as more severe weather passed through our area.
Weather conditions go downhill Tuesday and Wednesday with rain and potentially strong storms on deck for the New York area.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area Tuesday after a brief reprieve.
Storms brought flooding rains, damaging winds, hail and lightning to New York and New Jersey on Saturday.
Some four inches of rain had been estimated to have fallen in Warren County by 5 p.m., with an estimated three inches in Bergen County.
There was a tornado warning in Sussex and Warren Counties in New Jersey as more severe weather passed through our area.
Parts of New Jersey took a pounding when storms moved in Monday night, causing major flooding and downed power lines.
Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey, has paused all gaming and betting on Monday after a small fire and leak.
Weather conditions go downhill Tuesday and Wednesday with rain and potentially strong storms on deck for the New York area.
Auto repair and detailing have long been a male-dominated world. On Long Island, a growing business run by women is helping to change that.
Auto repair and detailing have long been a male-dominated world. On Long Island, a growing business run by women is helping to change that. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
There was a tornado warning in Sussex and Warren Counties in New Jersey as more severe weather passed through our area.
The big rats can be seen scurrying across backyards day and night in Seaford, and their numbers are exploding.
Some Long Island residents say giant rats are ruining their summer. Neighbors in Nassau County's Seaford said their beautiful backyards have been overrun. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Letters have been sent to thousands of New York City homeowners, stating they may have to pay the new controversial pied-à-terre tax. But some residents say they shouldn't be on that list.
Family members who lost loved ones on 9/11 have started an online petition calling for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani not to attend the 25th 9/11 remembrance ceremony.
A memorial tribute was held in Central Park on Monday afternoon for Romanch Mahajan, the teenage tourist who died last month in a runaway horse carriage accident.
Certain core groceries will cost 30% less at New York City-run stores, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Monday.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani responded Sunday to criticism that he's fueling antisemitism as Jewish New Yorkers rallied on Manhattan's Upper West Side against antisemitism and hate.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
For the third day in a row, the NYC Health Department has announced a death in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
A second death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Saturday.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
The New York Yankees beat the Chicago White Sox on Monday night in the opener of a four-game series between playoff contenders.
Francisco Lindor homered twice and tripled off the top of the fence, driving in six runs as the Mets pulled away for a 14-3 victory over the Braves on Monday night.
Center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones and second baseman Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
Tyrone Taylor put the Mets ahead with a three-run homer in the sixth inning, and New York beat the Dodgers 8-3 on Sunday to prevent a season sweep.
Cam Schlitter helped lead the New York Yankees to victory over the Philadelphia Phillies Friday night.
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.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
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.
A newstand in the West 4th Street station is being transformed into a unique art space. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
OMNY card machines are working again after users were advised not to refill their cards at vending machines, customer service centers or online.
There have been 90 confirmed cases, but health officials believe the source of the exposure has been eliminated.
Two daycares had to be evacuated, rain overwhelmed roads and water got into homes during heavy rain in Woodland Park.
Eight months after a fire tore through a beloved Harlem restaurant, the community came together to get Santiago's Beer Garden back in business. CBS News New York's Noelle Lilley reports.
