Twin brothers look to give back as FDNY firefighters
The identical twins broke through barriers to join the department and say they want to inspire the next generation. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado shares their story.
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The identical twins broke through barriers to join the department and say they want to inspire the next generation. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado shares their story.
The organization says culture change around mental health in the FDNY began after 9/11.
A nonprofit that helps FDNY and their families with mental health counseling says they're seeing record high numbers when it comes to people reaching out for help. They tell CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian the culture around mental health in the community continues to improve, but some calls for help can have a long-lasting impact. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/47C544N
Families and community leaders told CBS New York's Christina Fan the blaze on Sunday couldn't have come at a worse time.
Police said the three children were taken to the hospital in critical condition with symptoms of smoke inhalation.
Families and community leaders told CBS New York the blaze on Sunday couldn't have come at a worse time.
Three children remain hospitalized Monday afternoon after police said they were home alone when a fire swept through their apartment in Brooklyn. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Three children are hospitalized Monday afternoon after police said they were home alone when a fire swept through their apartment. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
The children were in serious, but stable condition after being pulled from the fire that broke out in an apartment. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Officials said the kids were left home alone and were found unconscious. The father of two of the children faces child endangerment and other charges.
More than 200 crew members responded to the fire, which sent a massive plume of smoke into the sky.
Several members of the FDNY were injured battling the blaze, but they were all said to be okay. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
Officials said the kids were left home alone and their father was later arrested. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the latest.
The FDNY said the children, ages 4, 5, and 8, were left home alone and found unconscious. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
The smoke could be seen from far away, even over the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian has the latest from Williamsburg.
E-bike batteries are now the leading cause of fatal fires, according to the FDNY.
Passengers said they had just boarded the first stop of the Bronx express bus when the accident happened.
The fire broke out at around 2 p.m. on the sixth floor of a building on Rockaway Parkway near Winthrop Street.
Witnesses said two people jumped from the building. CBS New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
The FDNY said as of July, there have been 87 lithium-ion battery fires causing injuries so far this year.
We've now learned two fires in New York City on Friday were caused by lithium-ion batteries, and one of those fires turned deadly. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3OAOiud
The waters off the beach were closed Tuesday after officials said a 65-year-old woman was bitten Monday.
The FDNY shares an update on the search for sharks off Rockaway Beach after a woman was bitten earlier this week.
The blaze started at around 2 p.m. on the sixth floor of the building on Watson and Colgate avenues in Soundview.
Residents say someone was barbecuing on their balcony and they believe that's what caused the fire.
Snow and rain will return to the New York City area ahead of Christmas, and it may cause some travel problems.
Saturday's jackpot has an estimated cash value of $686.5 million, Powerball said. It's the game's seventh-largest among U.S. lottery jackpots.
Police said Zhu Hou, 76, was found dead in her Lower East Side apartment Friday evening. She had suffered trauma to the head and body.
Josh Norris got the deciding goal in the shootout and the Sabres beat the Islanders 3-2 on Saturday for their fifth straight win.
Lawyers for Luigi Mangione continue to push for the removal of the death penalty in his federal murder case.
Snow and rain will return to the New York City area ahead of Christmas, and it may cause some travel problems.
Police said Zhu Hou, 76, was found dead in her Lower East Side apartment Friday evening. She had suffered trauma to the head and body.
Lawyers for Luigi Mangione continue to push for the removal of the death penalty in his federal murder case.
If you're flying out for the holidays, this is the time when airports flip the switch from busy to brutal.
A spike in measles cases in Rockland County has New York health officials urging families to get vaccinated.
Snow and rain will return to the New York City area ahead of Christmas, and it may cause some travel problems.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day as heavy rain and 50-60 mph wind gusts cause coastal flooding, downed trees and power outages.
Thursday will bring even more relief, with highs near 50° and a taste of early spring in December. But don't get too comfortable—changes are brewing.
Some of the highest totals were on Long Island and in New Jersey, where greater than 6 inches of snow was measured.
A large water main break in Waterbury, Connecticut, is impacting tens of thousands of residents.
Snow and rain will return to the New York City area ahead of Christmas, and it may cause some travel problems.
If you're flying out for the holidays, this is the time when airports flip the switch from busy to brutal.
NJ Transit, New Jersey Transit Police and the NTSB are investigating what caused two trains to collide at the Bay Street station in Montclair.
An NJ Transit spokesperson said two trains on the Montclair-Boonton Line collided, causing one train car to derail.
A newly introduced bill would create a registry of historic New Jersey diners and family-owned restaurants and implement two types of tax breaks.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
In New York, cases of flu, RSV and COVID have spiked since Thanksgiving.
The suspect in the 1997 murder of a woman and her daughter whose bodies were found near Gilgo Beach appeared before a judge in Mineola on Thursday morning.
The car appeared to plow into the garage of a home on East Broadway in Woodmere just before 3 a.m. Thursday.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day as heavy rain and 50-60 mph wind gusts cause coastal flooding, downed trees and power outages.
The episode has deepened concerns that had already emerged from the Justice Department's much-anticipated document release.
President Trump initially signaled he would not make an endorsement at this stage, but Rep. Elise Stefanik's exit cleared the way for him to show his support for Bruce Blakeman.
Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik's decision to drop out came after President Trump signaled he would not make an endorsement in the race at this stage.
The Justice Department released thousands of new photos and records on Jeffrey Epstein on Friday, but at least 550 pages in the documents were fully redacted.
A newly introduced bill would create a registry of historic New Jersey diners and family-owned restaurants and implement two types of tax breaks.
A spike in measles cases in Rockland County has New York health officials urging families to get vaccinated.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
In New York, cases of flu, RSV and COVID have spiked since Thanksgiving.
There are at least 500 sudden and unexpected deaths in the city each year, and in roughly a fifth of those cases, a genetic cause can be detected.
UnitedHealthcare and NewYork-Presbyterian have roughly two weeks to reach an agreement or thousands of Medicare Advantage members could be forced to find care elsewhere.
A judge Friday voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
Jake and Romy Reiner released a statement on Wednesday, remembering their parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, as their best friends.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Nick Reiner appeared in court on Wednesday on two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
Josh Norris got the deciding goal in the shootout and the Sabres beat the Islanders 3-2 on Saturday for their fifth straight win.
The Rangers killed off two penalties in overtime on the way to beating the Flyers 5-4 in a shootout on Saturday.
Stefan Noesen and Connor Brown each scored goals, Nico Hischier had two assists, and the New Jersey Devils beat the Utah Mammoth 2-1 on Friday night.
The 76ers became just the second visiting team to win at Madison Square Garden this season, beating the Knicks 116-107 on Friday night.
The Vancouver Canucks beat the New York Islanders 4-1 on Friday night for their third straight win.
Nine Brooklyn Football Club partner bars are collecting shelf-stable food and winter coats to benefit 10 local schools.
The Davis Center in Harlem is now open for its first winter season after technical delays.
After losing his mother to a stroke in 2022, a Brownsville native is turning personal grief into a grassroots foundation, offering counseling and mentorship to children and young adults.
A Brooklyn startup and a national nonprofit are teaming up to turn everyday mail lockers into easy donation hubs, delivering thousands of toys to hospital rooms this holiday season.
The city is sharing new details about the historic $1 billion investment announced for the Coney Island Boardwalk, the largest in its century-long history
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 Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for December 20 at 11 p.m.
Harlem Honors held a toy and coat giveaway at P.S. 175 on Saturday.
Artificial intelligence is expected to have a big impact this holiday season, with many consumers turning to AI for help with holiday shopping. Kelly O'Grady reports.
Saturday, the Justice Department released additional documents in the Jeffrey Epstein case. Thousands came out Friday, but what's missing from these documents is causing controversy. Ali Bauman reports.
The NYPD is investigating the killing of an elderly woman on the Lower East Side. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo spoke with the victim's neighbor.
