FDNY sources: Laura Kavanagh to become commissioner
Kavanagh joined the department in 2014 and has been acting commissioner since February.
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Kavanagh joined the department in 2014 and has been acting commissioner since February.
The FDNY's acting commissioner is set to make history. FDNY sources tell CBS2 Laura Kavanagh will become the first female commissioner in the department's 157 years.
Flames broke out on the top floor of the five-story building at 1316 Morris Ave., at around 10:45 a.m.
The FDNY lauded the work of the many first responders who arrived on the scene in Concourse Village. CBS2's Hannah Kliger reports.
The FDNY says there have been at least 150 fires this year related to e-bike and e-scooter batteries.
He tells CBS2 he immigrated here from Korea 40 years ago to start the business, which employs 35 people.
A massive fire destroyed a commercial laundromat overnight in Long Island City, Queens and sent thick smoke billowing into the sky for miles. As CBS2's John Dias reports, it took a Korean immigrant four decades to build the business.
A raging fire ripped through an industrial laundromat overnight in Long Island City, Queens. CBS2's John Dias hears from the owner about what he lost.
Officials now say the flames broke out overnight at a commercial laundromat. CBS2's John Dias has the latest from the scene.
More than 100 firefighters are battling a raging fire in Long Island City, Queens. CBS2's John Dias has the latest from the scene.
Officials say two of the victims are seriously injured after the fire overnight in Williamsburg.
Money raised will help rebuild many of the fields that have been destroyed in the war, CBS2's Kevin Rincon reports.
The fire started at an apartment building in Ridgewood and spread to the building next door.
EMS Lt. Anthony Almojera is calling for better equipment, bulletproof vests, and more staff.
In the wake of the stabbing death of Capt. Alison Russo, several unions and EMTs are demanding the city start funding initiatives to help keep workers safe on the job. CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Peter Zisopoulos appeared before the court virtually from Bellevue Hospital following a psych evaluation, CBS2's Nick Caloway reports.
Peter Zisopoulos plead not guilty to murder and other charges in the deadly stabbing of the FDNY EMS veteran last week in Queens. CBS2's Nick Caloway has the latest.
The 25-year veteran was stabbed to death last week in Queens in what police are calling an unprovoked attack.
Family, friends and first responders pay their final respects to a 25-year veteran killed in the line of duty.
Hearts are heavy as family, friends and first responders gather to celebrate the life of Lt. Russo on Long Island. CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis has more on how she's being remembered.
The FDNY says the 25-year veteran will be posthumously promoted to captain during today's funeral on Long Island. CBS2's John Dias has the story.
The 25-year veteran was stabbed to death in what police are calling an unprovoked attack last week in Astoria, Queens.
Janki Oomraw told CBS2 he still has trouble sleeping because of what he saw.
Russo was a World Trade Center first responder, a 25-year veteran of the FDNY and volunteer on Long Island.
Russo was a World Trade Center first responder, a 25-year veteran of the FDNY and volunteer on Long Island, CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Two people died and eight others were hurt in a shooting on Locust Street in Trenton early Sunday morning, officials say.
The Yankees beat the Red Sox 9-2 Saturday in the nightcap and earned a doubleheader split.
Three people were hurt Saturday when a boat burst into flames while docked near City Island in the Bronx.
Nicolás Fernández scored his 14th goal this season for New York City FC on Saturday night in a 1-1 tie with Toronto FC.
The Philadelphia Union beat the New York Red Bulls 3-1 on Saturday night to extend their unbeaten streak to seven.
Three people were hurt Saturday when a boat burst into flames while docked near City Island in the Bronx.
New York City's weather was absolutely stunning Saturday, but changes are on the way.
A suspect wanted in connection to two deadly shootings in New York City was arrested Saturday morning, police said.
A rally was held in New York City's Foley Square on Friday evening as supporters of Haitian immigrants called for action.
Two more people who were sickened in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster have died, health officials announced Friday.
New York City's weather was absolutely stunning Saturday, but changes are on the way.
ICE is defending operations they are conducting this week in Danbury, Connecticut, as some residents say they feel uneasy at what they are seeing on the streets.
Severe weather warnings have started popping up as strong storms make their way through New York City and most of the Tri-State Area.
A nice stretch of weather kicks off the week in the New York City area before a heightened chance of rain returns.
Along with the increasingly humid conditions comes another chance of showers and storms overnight Saturday into Sunday.
Two people died and eight others were hurt in a shooting on Locust Street in Trenton early Sunday morning, officials say.
New York City's weather was absolutely stunning Saturday, but changes are on the way.
A fire at a vacant house in Newark, New Jersey, spread to neighboring homes Saturday morning, displacing several families.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a law Friday making cocktails to-go permanent.
Elizabeth, New Jersey is cleaning up after Thursday's intense storms brought flash flooding. Emergency responders performed more than 100 rescues, most of them after people attempted to drive through water.
The beach club hit by a tornado on Long Island last week has partially reopened.
Long Island's Sun and Surf Club will partially reopen this weekend and Labor Day weekend, owners say. The club suffered significant damage when a tornado hit last week.
Five men were spotted going into a manhole early Thursday morning on Long Island, according to Nassau County police. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A Long Island resident says he feels in danger after last week's rain caused a mudslide behind his condominium complex.
Recent rains have taken a dramatic toll on one condominium complex on Long Island. One of the unit owners says he feels in danger, living on the edge of a steep drop-off.
The judge delivered a victory for Stanford University's student newspaper, which said some international students were afraid to speak out because of the deportation threat.
Milo Yiannopoulos, who is British, was accused of overstaying his visa after entering the country legally in May 2019.
The ruling marks a blow to the federal government's long-delayed effort to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of developing the plot to crash planes into the Pentagon and World Trade Center.
President Trump announced a deal to grant the U.S. control of more than 60 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves.
A federal judge has again blocked President Trump's bid to erase his hush money conviction in New York.
Two more people who were sickened in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster have died, health officials announced Friday.
A new electronic device that's the size of a grain of rice is making a big difference for heart patients.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
NYC's Empire State Building paid tribute to music legend Dolly Parton Tuesday night. Parton, 80, died Tuesday in Nashville, her family announced.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
The AMC Kips Bay 15 on Second Avenue has been open since 1999 but will shut down at the end of 2026, according to a spokesperson.
The Yankees beat the Red Sox 9-2 Saturday in the nightcap and earned a doubleheader split.
Nicolás Fernández scored his 14th goal this season for New York City FC on Saturday night in a 1-1 tie with Toronto FC.
The Philadelphia Union beat the New York Red Bulls 3-1 on Saturday night to extend their unbeaten streak to seven.
Juan Soto had the go-ahead RBI single a pitch after fouling a ball off his right leg Saturday, leading the Mets to a 6-2 victory over the Astros.
William Jewell running back MicahJo Barnett, a junior majoring in business administration, died Saturday, the school said.
With tickets to the U.S. Open skyrocketing, tennis advocates in the Harlem community are working to make the sport more accessible for New Yorkers.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
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.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for August 29 at 11 p.m.
Some legends took the stage Saturday for the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival in Harlem.
A suspect who police say fatally shot two people in the Bronx and Brooklyn earlier this week has now been arrested and charged with their murders. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
The price of diesel fuel has gone up by nearly $2/gallon. It's forcing school districts to make changes before the new academic year begins. Ali Bauman reports on the higher costs to keep school buses running.
Nepal's foreign minister is calling for a global effort to tackle climate change, saying his country is among the worst-hit by rising temperatures. More than 2,400 people are still missing and at least 675 are dead following Wednesday's catastrophic flash flooding. Ramy Inocencio reports.
