FDNY Commissioner 'Disgusted' By Congressional Delay On 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund
Nigro spoke to reporters a day after the FDNY announced it lost its 200th member to a 9/11-related illness.
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Nigro spoke to reporters a day after the FDNY announced it lost its 200th member to a 9/11-related illness.
The decision comes as New York City loses two more heroes who worked at Ground Zero.
As a single Republican senator stops the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund from receiving funding, first responders are again grieving the loss of one of New York's Bravest.
The fire broke out at around 4 p.m. at a home on 93rd Street in East Elmhurst.
Investigators say FDNY paramedic Jesan Avila-Hyde returned to his home in good health overnight.
Jesan Avila-Hyde, 39, was last seen in Flushing, Queens, at around 2:30 p.m. on Saturday.
The FDNY says boat traffic -- both private and commercial -- is at an all-time high this summer, driving up the number of potential water rescues.
Weighing in at just under 70 pounds each, Bucca and Pete pack a type of crimefighting muscle different than any other firefighter. They're part of the K9 arson squad.
The FDNY is out with its annual "Calendar of Heroes," featuring some of New York's bravest and some of their furry companions.
Veteran FDNY firefighter William Tolley fell five stories to his death while fighting a fire in April of 2017.
A ceremony was held Friday to rename an intersection in Queens for a longtime fire chief who led rescue and recovery efforts at Ground Zero.
There was a dramatic water rescue on the Long Island Sound on Sunday evening.
On Sunday, Broadway's best will be celebrated during the Tony Awards. This year, one group of honorees will get a unique and special honor.
"It seemed like she was holding on for dear life and someone needed to come quickly," witness Nancy Kaufman said.
A teenager's trip to the Intrepid turned out to be one she will never forget.
Scotch was trapped in an apartment fire on Manhattan's east side and managed to save its own life by opening a window to reach FDNY firefighters.
Nine cardiac arrest survivors reunited with the FDNY paramedics who saved their lives during the 25th annual "Second Chance Ceremony."
According to the FDNY, first responders were called to 3 Times Square just after 3 p.m.
The fire started around 11 p.m. Saturday at a three story building on Intervale Avenue in Morrisania.
Investigators say there was a smoke alarm in the apartment, but it wasn't working.
The National Action Network is rallying around relatives of the Harlem fire victims.
A makeshift memorial with candles and flowers is growing outside the apartment building at Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Boulevard and 142nd Street.
Flames broke out around 1:40 a.m. inside a fifth-floor apartment at the Frederick Samuel Houses on Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard and 142nd Street.
Bonsignore is not just the first woman to serve this position, but the first openly gay four star chief in the department's 154-year history.
A special honor was given on Long Island in memory of an FDNY firefighter who died of cancer after working at Ground Zero in the days following the September 11 terror attacks.
A man was shot and killed Friday just steps away from a church in New York City, the NYPD says.
A 14-year-old boy from New York is accused of building homemade explosive devices and blowing up a porta-potty in a local park.
Engel represented parts of Westchester County and the north Bronx for over 30 years in the House of Representatives from 1989-2021.
A 75-year-old woman says she was attacked by a dog walker in front of her New York City home after being accused of splashing ammonia on a group going by.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts are set to return to Earth with a splashdown landing in the Pacific Ocean after making a high-speed reentry through the atmosphere.
A man was shot and killed Friday just steps away from a church in New York City, the NYPD says.
A 14-year-old boy from New York is accused of building homemade explosive devices and blowing up a porta-potty in a local park.
Engel represented parts of Westchester County and the north Bronx for over 30 years in the House of Representatives from 1989-2021.
A 75-year-old woman says she was attacked by a dog walker in front of her New York City home after being accused of splashing ammonia on a group going by.
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 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.
Engel represented parts of Westchester County and the north Bronx for over 30 years in the House of Representatives 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.
First lady Melania Trump delivered a televised statement denying a relationship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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.
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.
A man was shot and killed Friday just steps away from a church in Queens. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
Repair crews will be deployed across New York City streets and highways to fill potholes.
As NASA’s Artemis II mission nears its return, experts explain how astronauts are gearing up for re-entry.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Friday afternoon First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
President Trump posted a video of a deadly hammer attack in Florida while attacking immigration policies.
