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The 9-year-old was killed in a fire in Brownsville, Brooklyn on Friday. CBS2's Jessi Mitchell reports.
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The 9-year-old was killed in a fire in Brownsville, Brooklyn on Friday. CBS2's Jessi Mitchell reports.
It took firefighters about an hour to get the fire under control.
Firefighters responded shortly before 5:30 a.m. Friday to a three-story home on Howard Avenue.
It was a tragic morning for a Brownsville family who lost a 9-year-old girl to a fire. CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis hears from her uncle on the scene.
Police say a 9-year-old girl was rushed to the hospital in critical condition, but was later pronounced dead.
The goal is to help first responders better understand the emergency before they arrive on the scene.
Firefighters responded shortly before 5:30 a.m.to a three-story home in Brownsville.
The city recently announced the new system will allow people to send texts and videos to first responders to help them understand the emergency well before getting to the caller. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Seventeen people were killed, including eight children, in the deadly blaze. CBS2's Kristie Keleshian has more on how they're being honored.
Lt. Joseph Maiello was discovered unconscious and pronounced dead while on duty at his firehouse in December 2021.
One of New York's bravest was remembered Saturday on Staten Island. The FDNY dedicated a plaque to Lt. Joseph Maiello, who died in December 2021.
Jose Gonzalez is accused of stealing Arroyo's ambulance and then mowing her down.
Pre-trial hearings were held Tuesday in the Bronx for the man charged with fatally running over an FDNY EMT with her own ambulance back in 2017. CBS2's Alice Gainer was in the courtroom as other first reponders testified during the hearing.
The FDNY EMT was killed with her own ambulance back in 2017 in the Bronx.
The Department of Environmental Protection says the sinkhole was caused by a broken water line at a private residence. CBS2's Dana Tyler reports.
New York City officials held a briefing on New Year's Eve security in Times Square.
Officials said Moon, 47, was critically hurt while preparing for a drill at his Brooklyn firehouse on Dec. 12.
Hundreds of people gathered in Bay Shore on Thursday for a solemn ceremony in honor of FDNY Firefighter William Moon. CBS2's Hannah Kliger has the dignified goodbye.
Hundreds of members of the FDNY joined the family of New York City Firefighter William Moon for a final farewell Thursday. CBS2's Hannah Kliger shows us how Moon is being remembered.
Moon, 47, died from injuries he sustained while preparing for a drill at his Brooklyn firehouse on Dec. 12.
The 47-year-old father of two was a member of the FDNY and volunteered on Long Island. CBS2's Hannah Kliger has more on how he's being remembered.
The 21-year veteran suffered a critical injury while preparing for a training exercise at his Brooklyn fire house.
Firefighters came from far and wide to honor a hero who selflessly helped others, even after his death.
It was a solemn day in East Islip, Long Island, as loved ones paid their respects to fallen FDNY firefighter William Moon. CBS2's Hannah Kliger was outside the wake held for him Wednesday ahead of his funeral.
Family members and loved ones of fallen FDNY firefighter William Moon began to say their final goodbyes at his wake Wednesday. He died during a training accident in Brooklyn on Dec. 12. CBS2's Hannah Kliger reports.
Police fatally shot a man with a machete at NYC's Grand Central after three people were slashed on subway platforms, officials said.
The FDNY remains on the scene of a massive fire at a factory in College Point, Queens.
The Tampa Bay Rays beat the Yankees 5-3 on Friday night to extend New York's losing streak to three.
AJ Green made 11 3-pointers to set the Bucks' single-game record and scored a career-high 35 points in a 125-108 victory over the Nets on Friday night.
The Knicks clinched the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference with their 13th consecutive victory over the Raptors, 112-95 on Friday night.
Police fatally shot a man with a machete at NYC's Grand Central after three people were slashed on subway platforms, officials said.
The FDNY remains on the scene of a massive fire at a factory in College Point, Queens.
The brutal winter took out much of Southold Town Beach's sand and parking lot, forcing it to close for swimming this summer.
The Drug Enforcement Administration announced the bust of three fentanyl packaging mills in New York City on Friday.
Mamdani has made progress on his ambitious agenda over the first 100 days, including a plan for free universal child care, but his other major promises are still up in the air.
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.
The brutal winter took out much of Southold Town Beach's sand and parking lot, forcing it to close for swimming this summer.
It's been one year since Peishuan Fan and JuanJuan Zwang, a wealthy Long Island couple, vanished without a trace.
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.
Mamdani has made progress on his ambitious agenda over the first 100 days, including a plan for free universal child care, but his other major promises are still up in the air.
Engel represented parts of Westchester County and the north Bronx in the House of Representatives for over 30 years from 1989-2021.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris said that she might run for president in 2028, telling a gathering in New York that she is considering mounting a third bid for the White House.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is marking 100 days in office Friday as he continues to pursue his ambitious policy agenda.
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.
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.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
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.
The Tampa Bay Rays beat the Yankees 5-3 on Friday night to extend New York's losing streak to three.
AJ Green made 11 3-pointers to set the Bucks' single-game record and scored a career-high 35 points in a 125-108 victory over the Nets on Friday night.
The Knicks clinched the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference with their 13th consecutive victory over the Raptors, 112-95 on Friday night.
Jeff McNeil had two hits in his return to Citi Field to help the Athletics beat the Mets 4-0 on Friday night.
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.
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.
A splash landing in the Pacific Ocean capped a historic voyage for the astronauts flying further into space than ever before aboard the Orion spacecraft.
The negotiations come amid a fragile ceasefire in the region, ongoing fighting in Lebanon and rising economic concerns in the U.S.
Police said a man was shot in the abdomen and a woman was grazed in the face and neck.
Hundreds of firefighters spent hours battling the massive fire at a factory in College Point. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley reports.
Crews rushed to the scene on Leland Avenue in the Parkchester section overnight. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley reports.
