Funeral for FDNY's Mark Batista, who drowned rescuing daughter
Batista, an FDNY firefighter, jumped into the ocean to rescue his teenage daughter from a rip current on the Jersey Shore.
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Batista, an FDNY firefighter, jumped into the ocean to rescue his teenage daughter from a rip current on the Jersey Shore.
FDNY Firefighter and EMT Mark Batista drowned last week rescuing his teenage daughter from a rip current on the Jersey Shore.
Batista served as both an EMT and firefighter for the FDNY. Thursday, he was remembered for his many sacrifices.
Mayor Adams said the city reached a tentative agreement with a coalition representing several unions.
Mayor Eric Adams says the agreement covers more than 32,000 members of the NYPD, FDNY and Corrections and Sanitation departments.
The FDNY said it started around 5:30 a.m. Wednesday at a five-story building on East 242nd Street.
The victims' names and ages have not been released, but police say two women lost their lives in the blaze. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports from Wakefield. Read more here
The FDNY said the fire started around 5:30 a.m. at a five-story building on East 242nd Street near Barnes Avenue.
Officials say at least one person was injured when the fire broke out around 5:30 a.m. on East 242nd Street.
The city's Landmark Preservation Commission voted unanimously for the Bronx Opera House and two FDNY sites.
Two people suffered minor injuries when the flames ripped through a three-story building in Midwood.
Dozens of families have been in touch with the Red Cross after their apartments were damaged.
Mark Batista lost his life trying to save his own daughter in the water on the Jersey Shore.
More than 44 families were left without a home, but many said they were just grateful there was no loss of life.
Family, friends and the FDNY are mourning the loss of one of their own. Firefighter Mark Batista lost his life trying to save his daughter in the water on the Jersey Shore. CBS2's Naveen Dhaliwal shares how he's being remembered.
A 59-year-old woman died after a fire at the Butler Houses in the Bronx.
On Friday, Mark Batista jumped in the water at Avon-by-the-Sea to help his daughter.
A man who drowned on the Jersey Shore while trying to rescue his daughter has been identified as an FDNY firefighter.
Neighbors said Barrio's, which was left charred, is an institution in Heartland Village.
Neighbors said Bario's Pizzeria is an institution in Heartland Village.
Crews were called around 12:30 a.m. to the Heartland Village neighborhood.
Moon died after being injured during a drill In Brooklyn and Russo was killed in a random attack in Queens.
Firefighters and their families gathered at Arthur Ashe Stadium for a ceremony awarding those who have gone above and beyond the call of duty. CBS2's Elle McLogan takes us to Flushing for the time-honored tradition for the FDNY.
Two new medals were presented Wednesday named after two first responders who died last year.
The FDNY responded just after 3 a.m. to a two-story home on East 52nd Street.
Three EMS workers were stabbed in the Bronx on Thursday night, authorities said.
Eduardo Rodríguez outdueled Nolan McLean in a rematch of the World Baseball Classic final on Thursday night, leading the Diamondbacks to a 7-1 win over the Mets.
Tens of thousands of residential building workers across NYC could soon walk off the job as tensions rise ahead of a critical contract deadline.
The Knicks stayed alive in the race for the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 112-106 victory over Jayson Tatum and the Celtics on Thursday night.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather next week.
Three EMS workers were stabbed in the Bronx on Thursday night, authorities said.
Tens of thousands of residential building workers across NYC could soon walk off the job as tensions rise ahead of a critical contract deadline.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather next week.
A mini monster truck that was parked on a busy Brooklyn street and made people smile is gone after the city towed it away.
The raw images by Marcel Roux, a member of the French Resistance, depict life during the Holocaust across three concentration camps.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather next week.
When UConn plays Michigan for the NCAA Men's Basketball championship tonight in Indianapolis, there are a few places in New York City where fans can root on their schools.
The average price for a gallon of gas in New York City is now $4.11, which is 82 cents higher than a month ago, according to AAA.
Rain has returned for Easter Sunday in the New York area after the holiday weekend kicked off with May-like weather.
UConn's jaw-dropping buzzer beater catapulted them to the Final Four.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather next week.
Kishan Patel, who was shot by a former NYPD officer in 2024, has returned home after more than a year of rehab.
Spring has sprung, but piles of snow are still melting in New Jersey more than six weeks after a blizzard slammed the Tri-State Area.
The burglars smashed into the Perth Amboy business within seconds and then came face-to-face-with the owners.
A New Jersey family's beloved dog has been returned after it was apparently taken right off their back porch.
Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann answered a judge's preliminary questions before pleading guilty to murdering seven women and admitting to killing an eighth.
Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to murdering seven women tied to the years-long Gilgo Beach serial killer investigation.
Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to seven counts and admitted guilt in the death of an eighth woman.
Rex Heuermann was arrested in 2023. He admitted to killing eight women in the Gilgo Beach area of Long Island between 1993 and 2011.
Long Beach, Long Island, is holding a public hearing Tuesday night regarding the loosening of alcohol restrictions on its iconic boardwalk.
New York City business owners are pushing on the State Legislature to pass Gov. Kathy Hochul's reforms that would roll back some of the climate legislation passed by New York state in 2019.
First lady Melania Trump delivered a televised statement denying a relationship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said most 2-K seats will operate on a full-day and full-year schedule at a news conference Thursday morning.
The NFL is being investigated for practices that allegedly harm consumers for licensing games to multiple platforms — paid streaming platforms, paid cable networks, and others, sources said.
Tensions are simmering between New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and City Council Speaker Julie Menin over the city budget.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
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.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
Megan Thee Stallion was released from a New York City hospital after she got sick during a performance of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
Eduardo Rodríguez outdueled Nolan McLean in a rematch of the World Baseball Classic final on Thursday night, leading the Diamondbacks to a 7-1 win over the Mets.
The Knicks stayed alive in the race for the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 112-106 victory over Jayson Tatum and the Celtics on Thursday night.
The Pacers snapped a three-game skid with a 123-94 win over the Nets on Thursday night.
The Islanders defeated the Maple Leafs 5-3 on Thursday night in Peter DeBoer's first game as New York's coach.
The Pittsburgh Penguins clinched a playoff spot by defeating the New Jersey Devils 5-2 on Thursday night.
New York City business owners are pushing on the State Legislature to pass Gov. Kathy Hochul's reforms that would roll back some of the climate legislation passed by New York state in 2019.
Ismael Ox lost his right hand as a child in a grenade attack, survived homelessness in the U.S., and became a citizen, all while training to represent Team USA in para Taekwondo.
These kids from Brooklyn are playing tennis in their school hallways, cafeterias and auditoriums, to make the most of limited space and resources.
Preparations for Passover in Brooklyn blend centuries-old rituals with modern traditions unique to each family.
New York has filed a lawsuit against solar company Attyx, saying it didn't just sell panels, it sold promises it couldn't keep.
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.
Grammy-winning singer P!nk will host this year's Tony Awards. The pop star is bound to shine bright on Broadway's biggest night. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
First Lady Melania Trump gave a surprise address from the White House on Thursday. She is forcefully denying claims linking her to Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News New York's Naomi Ruchim reports.
The historic Artemis II mission comes to an end Friday with a splashdown off the California coast, but before that, their capsule will plunge through the atmosphere at temperatures half as hot as the surface of the sun. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
A man was shot and killed on the Upper West Side on Thursday.
Tens of thousands of residential building workers across New York City could soon walk off the job as tensions rise ahead of a critical contract deadline. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
