Fire rips through vacant buildings in the Bronx
Officials say the fire started in a vacant building that may have been under construction before spreading to three others. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge has the latest from the scene in Mott Haven.
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Officials say the fire started in a vacant building that may have been under construction before spreading to three others. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge has the latest from the scene in Mott Haven.
The flames broke out around 10 p.m. Monday at a building on Brighton 5th Street in Brighton Beach.
A man in his 50s is dead following a fire Monday in Brighton Beach.
The fire grew to two alarms before firefighters got it under control just after 5 a.m.
With hurricane season weeks away and extreme weather striking more often, this simulation can quickly morph into a real-world emergency.
The FDNY descended on Fire Island on Thursday. The Suffolk County barrier island is not in the city, but as CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reports, the island was transformed into a training ground to make everyone safer the next time a hurricane hits.
That fire claimed the life of firefighter Timothy Klein and resident Carlos Richards.
There was a heartfelt round of applause Wednesday as an FDNY firefighter was released from the hospital.
The blaze grew to at least four alarms in the Fordham Heights neighborhood on Tuesday morning.
At least one person was killed and others are injured following a fire in Tremont. CBS2's Leah Mishkin is live on the scene.
Officials said 11 people were hurt, including a firefighter. Six were taken to hospitals, and the others were treated at the scene.
Officials say a firefighter and 10 other people were injured.
Video shows intense flames and smoke inside a four-story building in Chatham Square near Mott Street.
There was an emotional farewell Friday to a New York City firefighter. Timothy Klein, 31, was laid to rest five days after he died in the line of duty; CBS2's Alice Gainer reports.
The FDNY held a briefing Friday on a huge fire in the Bronx.
Thousands lined the streets Friday in Belle Harbor, Queens, for a sad farewell to fallen firefighter Timothy Klein. The grief was evident in the tight-knit community, which is no stranger to mourning; CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
The 31-year-old's funeral was held Friday at St. Francis de Sales church in Belle Harbor, Queens.
Fallen firefighter Timothy Klein was laid to rest Friday as his friends, family, fellow firefighters and many others in the community paid their respects. CBS2's Alice Gainer reports.
CBS2's Elijah Westbrook is live outside the church and hears from those honoring the hero.
It comes after family, friends and fellow service members paid their respects at an emotional wake Thursday. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has the latest.
A wake was held in Brooklyn on Thursday for friends, family and even strangers to pay their respects to fallen FDNY firefighter Timothy Klein. CBS2's Nick Caloway reports.
The 31-year-old was killed Sunday while battling a raging house fire in Canarsie, Brooklyn.
There was an outpouring of support for a fallen hero Thursday as first responders gathered to say goodbye to Brooklyn firefighter Timothy Klein. CBS2's Aundrea Cline-Thomas reports.
The 31-year-old died Sunday after responding to a house fire in Canarsie, Brooklyn. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has more.
Fire officials said the flames started in the basement, and it took crews about 45 minutes to bring them under control.
Cam Schlitter helped lead the New York Yankees to victory over the Philadelphia Phillies Friday night.
The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Mets 4-2 on Friday night.
Sheridan Gorman's parents are using their increasingly high profile to fight policies they believe contributed to their daughter's death.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
The suspect in Thursday's double stabbing on New York City's Upper West Side has been charged with attempted murder as a hate crime, among other things.
Sheridan Gorman's parents are using their increasingly high profile to fight policies they believe contributed to their daughter's death.
The suspect in Thursday's double stabbing on New York City's Upper West Side has been charged with attempted murder as a hate crime, among other things.
Major service changes are coming to some of the MTA's subway and Long Island Rail Road lines starting this weekend.
A rideshare driver was shot in the face Friday morning in Brooklyn, according to police sources.
Representatives of New York City's Jewish, Muslim and Asian communities came together Friday to denounce hate in the wake of Thursday's double stabbing on the Upper West Side.
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.
While the air quality is improving, haze still lingers as New Yorkers brace for upcoming rain and possibly severe storms Saturday.
A tornado warning was issued in parts of New Jersey on Thursday evening.
A group of campers ate suspected mushroom-laced edibles at an East Orange YMCA in New Jersey, according to police.
The software company at the center of a New Jersey noncitizen voting controversy fired back Thursday, saying the state is responsible for the snafu.
Edison Township Council members approved emergency appropriations needed to get furloughed employees back on the job on Friday.
Edison, one of New Jersey's largest municipalities, has furloughed hundreds of workers as it deals with budget woes.
The National Weather Service on Wednesday confirmed four tornadoes touched down in northern New Jersey and New York during severe storms on Tuesday.
On Long Island, a dangerous intersection has one East Northport mother pushing for change. CBS News New York's John Dias has more on the safety concerns she’s bringing straight to local leaders and what they’re now doing about it.
Major service changes are coming to some of the MTA's subway and Long Island Rail Road lines starting this weekend.
There are some Long Island Rail Road service changes planned for the weekend.
A Long Island father suffered a catastrophic spinal cord injury, and doctors thought he would never walk again. But as CBS News New York's Jessica Moore explains, he's now defying the odds.
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President Trump is attending the redo of the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Friday night, after an armed assailant upended April's dinner.
The software company at the center of a New Jersey noncitizen voting controversy fired back Thursday, saying the state is responsible for the snafu.
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The Justice Department withdrew its subpoenas for New York Times reporters during a court heraing Thursday, after a judge grilled government lawyers for making "errors."
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.
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."
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The final show of Jay-Z's anniversary concert series at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours after hundreds of ticketless fans flooded the gates and breached security, according to officials.
Cam Schlitter helped lead the New York Yankees to victory over the Philadelphia Phillies Friday night.
The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Mets 4-2 on Friday night.
The Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
There were 89 people arrested in the New York area over the course of the World Cup, the NYPD said.
Nicolás Fernández scored on a first-half penalty kick and Agustín Ojeda found the net in the second half to help New York City FC hold off the Columbus Crew 2-1 on Wednesday 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.
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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.
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Getting around town will get a whole lot trickier starting this weekend. A number of service disruptions will hit both the LIRR and several subway lines. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
The White House Correspondents' Dinner was held in Washington on Friday, three months after the originally scheduled dinner was stopped by a gunman. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
The suspect accused of randomly stabbing two people on the Upper West Side made his first court appearance Friday night. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo and Naomi Ruchim report.
Pennsylvania's governor declared Friday "LeBron James Day" after James decided to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers. The basketball legend is now joining a division rival of the New York Knicks. CBS News New York's Larry Ridley reports.
