Local First Responders Head To Texas To Help With Tropical Storm Harvey Rescues
New York City has sent 120 emergency personnel to Texas to assist in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced early Sunday.
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New York City has sent 120 emergency personnel to Texas to assist in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced early Sunday.
They were trying to drive an engine down a side street, but the car was blocking the way.
Firefighters were called to the Hudson Avenue plant at around 7:40 a.m. to rescue the workers.
FDNY crews responded to reports of a fire in the mixed use residential building on Hudson Street just before 3:30 p.m.
Flames broke out at the market on Myrtle Avenue in Glendale just before 9 p.m.
Engine Company 261 was closed in 2003 by the Bloomberg administration, because of budget cuts. Now, residents say responses times have slowed.
About 100 firefighters responded to the blaze, which broke out just before 5 a.m. Thursday at 19th Street and Broadway.
On Long Island Thursday, hundreds of people paid tribute to a man who has been called a true hero.
Two young children were rescued from their burning home in Brooklyn. The heroes include two rookie firefighters with just a few weeks on the job.
A beloved FDNY hero has lost his battle with cancer.
Three firefighters and four police officers are among the 15 people injured in a 5-alarm fire that tore through a Staten Island apartment building early Sunday morning.
FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro said the open house also serves as a recruitment effort with the exam coming up in the fall.
There has been an outpouring of grief for the 42-year-old firefighter, who died on the job last week in Queens after falling five stories from an apartment building.
The wake is being held at Chapey & Sons Funeral Home from 2p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Bethpage.
The 14-year-old veteran fell to his death when something went wrong as he was standing on the roof of the five-story building in Queens.
The blaze broke out around 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the home on 208th Street in Queens Village.
William Tolley's wife Marie and 8-year-old daughter Isabella held each other and thanked fellow firefighters at the foundation for making their time of grief a little easier
When Tolley and his crew saw the burning towers from their Hicksville firehouse, they rushed to the scene to help.
Black and purple bunting was be hung from the facade of Ladder 135 Engine 286 in Ridgewood Friday as a makeshift memorial for firefighter William Tolley continues to grow.
Just a short time ago firefighters draped purple and black bunting on the firehouse in Queens where William Tolley served his 14 year career with the FDNY.
It happened just before 6:45 a.m. on Lexington Avenue near 45th Street.
The fire department coordinated with Con Edison to cut power to go into the building to extinguish the blaze. No other outages have been reported as a result of the fire.
Crews were initially called around 6:18 p.m. for reports of smoke coming from a manhole near the corner of 40th Street and 8th Avenue.
Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark said Jose Gonzalez, 25, was arraigned Wednesday in the death of Yadira Arroyo.
At least five people were hurt when a NJ TRANSIT train derailed as it was pulling into Penn Station during the morning rush.
Luigi Mangione is expected to appear in federal court on Friday for a hearing designed to determine whether his backpack was lawfully searched.
Pop superstar Harry Styles will open an unprecedented 30-show residency at Madison Square Garden, starting on Aug. 26 and ending on Oct. 31.
The family said video of the incident at Anderson Center for Autism in Dutchess County came to light after a whistleblower contacted them about it.
Staten Island Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis is vowing to fight a court finding that says the lines of her 11th District are unconstitutional.
New York City is expected to employ remote learning on Monday due to the impending snowstorm.
Luigi Mangione is expected to appear in federal court on Friday for a hearing designed to determine whether his backpack was lawfully searched.
Pop superstar Harry Styles will open an unprecedented 30-show residency at Madison Square Garden, starting on Aug. 26 and ending on Oct. 31.
The family said video of the incident at Anderson Center for Autism in Dutchess County came to light after a whistleblower contacted them about it.
Staten Island Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis is vowing to fight a court finding that says the lines of her 11th District are unconstitutional.
New York City is expected to employ remote learning on Monday due to the impending snowstorm.
A winter storm is headed to the Tri-State Area with heavy snow expected. New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches Saturday night into Monday.
Residents are feeling the cold weather, but there will be a slight break Thursday. All eyes are on the weekend with the possibility of a winter storm.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State Area with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
Many dangers lurk when the temperature plummets, including hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
The weekend of snow in the New York City area finally wrapped up overnight, but don't let it fool you. Temperatures are about to plummet.
As officials across New Jersey prepare for this weekend's expected snowstorm, Piscataway says it hasn't received a salt shipment in weeks.
People filled the New Jersey State House rotunda to pay their respects to former Gov. Richard Codey.
A winter storm is headed to the Tri-State Area with heavy snow expected. New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches Saturday night into Monday.
An audit for the Hackensack School District uncovered a $17 million budget gap for the 2025-2026 academic year and a projected $24 million gap for the next.
While clothing isn't subject to sales tax in New Jersey, Skims collected it from customers. The company will now be issuing refunds.
The gang held a Huntington Station neighborhood under siege for years by funding violence through prostitution and sex trafficking, prosecutors said.
Dramatic video from Suffolk County police shows a deer smashing through a bank window and running around as officers try to wrangle it.
A winter storm is headed to the Tri-State Area with heavy snow expected. New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches Saturday night into Monday.
A list of the most dangerous roads in New York is out, and four of them are on Long Island.
A Long Island woman has been charged after officials say more than 100 cats were rescued from deplorable conditions at her West Islip home.
Staten Island Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis is vowing to fight a court finding that says the lines of her 11th District are unconstitutional.
New York City is expected to employ remote learning on Monday due to the impending snowstorm.
As officials across New Jersey prepare for this weekend's expected snowstorm, Piscataway says it hasn't received a salt shipment in weeks.
People filled the New Jersey State House rotunda to pay their respects to former Gov. Richard Codey.
JPMorgan Chase says President Trump's lawsuit "has no merit."
Starting July 1, as many as 450,000 New Yorkers will lose EP coverage and be forced into marketplace health care plans.
Striking New York City nurses returned to the bargaining table Thursday, the New York State Nurses Association said.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders joined striking New York City nurses on the picket line Tuesday.
New York City's largest nurses strike is now in Week 2 and it appears negotiations toward a deal remain at a standstill.
Negotiators for major New York City hospitals and the state nurses union returned to the bargaining table as the city's largest nurses strike enters a fifth day.
Pop superstar Harry Styles will open an unprecedented 30-show residency at Madison Square Garden, starting on Aug. 26 and ending on Oct. 31.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
The FCC is warning that daytime talk shows and late-night programs must give equal time to opposing political candidates, taking aim at a genre of TV that has long drawn President Trump's ire.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Channing Tatum is bringing "Magic Mike Live" to New York City, promising to "turn up the gas" on the popular show.
The active New York Mets have acquired ace pitcher Freddy Peralta and right-hander Tobias Myers from Milwaukee in a trade that sent two top prospects to the Brewers.
The Knicks broke a four-game losing streak without breaking a sweat, crushing the Nets 120-66 on Wednesday night.
The Yankees have reportedly agreed to a long-term contract with free agent outfielder Cody Bellinger.
The New York Mets acquired Luis Robert Jr. in a trade with the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, filling a hole in center field.
Goalie Darcy Kuemper has left the Los Angeles Kings' game against the New York Rangers after a collision in the crease late in the first period.
A critical seasonal blood shortage is prompting renewed calls for New Yorkers to donate.
Puppet shows, peaceful protests and acts of service helped families reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through a child's perspective.
Nearly 100 tenants from three different buildings managed by A&E Real Estate on the Upper West Side rallied on Monday.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn says how much various parts of the Tri-State Area receive may depend on where the rain-snow mix line lines up.
The 27-year-old is charged in the December 2024 shooting death of United HealthCare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner had more on what to expect at the hearing.
CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos has more on how the city is getting ready, and whether students can expect a snow day come Monday.
Some municipalities are concerned whether their supplies will hold out. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the story from South River.
The Dutchess County family said a whistleblower contacted them with video of a worker at Anderson Center for Autism grabbing their 19-year-old son by the genitals.
