FDNY Hero Steven Pollard Honored With A Plaque
Just a year after he was appointed to the department, firefighter Steven Pollard died while trying to save others.
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Just a year after he was appointed to the department, firefighter Steven Pollard died while trying to save others.
CBS2 has learned six buildings were damaged by the fast-moving fire. It appears two are completely destroyed. The 4-alarm fire drew a response from about 200 FDNY firefighters.
The FDNY tells CBS2 first responders rushed to John's of Times Square on West 44th Street around 3:30 p.m.
CBS2's Christina Fan has learned a 63-year-old man died in the fire. Neighbors say he lived on the fifth floor of the housing complex in the Gravesend section.
The FDNY says its members responded to 1.8 million emergencies in 2019, the second-highest in department history.
Surveillance video shows Pete Weyand break into a building at Yeshiva University Schottenstein around 3:50 a.m. Friday on East 29th Street in Washington Heights.
Now, the 40 fire companies in the area can spend less time "out of service" commuting to training and more time using those skills.
Their deaths mark 200 firefighters who have died from 9/11-related illnesses since the terror attacks in 2001.
This year, the foundation paid tribute to late NYPD Detective Luis Alvarez with a scholarship in his honor.
An unlikely double miracle is shaping up for two men dedicated to saving the lives of others across New York City.
The closure will run from Nov. 29 to just after Jan. 1.
Firefighters could be seen breaking the windows of Mood Fabrics, which was featured on the reality show "Project Runway."
The city's emergency management department held a disaster simulation in the Inwood section of Manhattan, to get volunteers trained.
Tenants scrambled to escape as the flames spread. Two were hurt – one taken to the hospital in serious but non-life-threatening condition.
Flames broke out around 9 a.m. at a house on Livermore Avenue in Westerleigh.
The fire broke out around 2:30 a.m. at a building on Van Dam Street and Nassau Avenue in Greenpoint.
Authorities said Wang sprang into action when Liam Glinane, a 63-year-old medical technician, had a stroke while driving an ambulance and crashed on the BQE.
The 15-year veteran died in the line of duty back in March 2018 while battling a blaze on the set of Edward Norton's new movie "Motherless Brooklyn."
Boyle lost a long battle with cancer on Sunday.
The victim was trapped for two hours. Crews had to break down a wall to save them.
According to the FDNY, the EMT was responding to a medical call in the Bronx when the assault occurred.
CBS2's Ali Bauman reports the woman fell through the hole – that was partially being covered by a metal plate – on 35th Street and Eighth Avenue around 2:30 p.m.
"We're not believers in coincidences, except for today, it was an extremely tragic coincidence," FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro said.
It happened around 10 p.m. at Rogers Avenue and Crown Street in Crown Heights.
Photos posted by the FDNY show smashed windows and what appears to be the Star of David scratched onto a window.
Safety upgrades are coming to Westchester County Airport, which serves 2 million flyers every year. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Monday what's planned.
There is a new kind of on-demand video messaging called "kosher cameos" that just launched on Long Island and it doesn't cost a thing.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is accused of using anti-Israel tropes to mobilize voters in the city's Democratic primaries.
Police are investigating how weapons got inside a Bronx juvenile detention center where at least 12 people were hurt in a brawl between teens and staff.
New York is forming an exploratory committee to evaluate the potential of hosting the Winter Olympics for the first time since 1980.
Safety upgrades are coming to Westchester County Airport, which serves 2 million flyers every year. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Monday what's planned.
There is a new kind of on-demand video messaging called "kosher cameos" that just launched on Long Island and it doesn't cost a thing.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is accused of using anti-Israel tropes to mobilize voters in the city's Democratic primaries.
Police are investigating how weapons got inside a Bronx juvenile detention center where at least 12 people were hurt in a brawl between teens and staff.
New York is forming an exploratory committee to evaluate the potential of hosting the Winter Olympics for the first time since 1980.
The weather around the New York City area is taking a turn with heavy rain and the threat of strong storms.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
Weather is tranquil and pleasant in the New York City area for Father's Day weekend as summer officially begins.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Thursday and Friday will be First Alert Weather Days in the New York City area, with high temperatures and the chance for strong storms.
The weather around the New York City area is taking a turn with heavy rain and the threat of strong storms.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
A small plane crashed into a lake in West Milford, New Jersey, on Saturday.
There is a new kind of on-demand video messaging called "kosher cameos" that just launched on Long Island and it doesn't cost a thing.
The weather around the New York City area is taking a turn with heavy rain and the threat of strong storms.
Firefighters in Hempstead used a ladder truck to free a seagull that got tangled in a rope above a busy street.
Adventureland reopened Saturday, but its new Wave Twister ride remained closed one day after 15 kids and one adult were stranded on the ride for hours.
Fifteen children and one adult were rescued Friday evening after they got stuck on a ride at Long Island's Adventureland amusement park.
Safety upgrades are coming to Westchester County Airport, which serves 2 million flyers every year. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Monday what's planned.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is accused of using anti-Israel tropes to mobilize voters in the city's Democratic primaries.
New York is forming an exploratory committee to evaluate the potential of hosting the Winter Olympics for the first time since 1980.
Councilmember Chris Marte organized the vigil for Romanch Mahajan, the tourist from India killed in last week's horse carriage crash.
Etan Patz walked out of his New York City home headed for a school bus stop in May of 1979. He never made it to school and has never been found.
An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
When a large tent appeared next door to Taylor Swift's Watch Hill estate this week, it didn't take long for speculation about the superstar's impending nuptials to ripple through the affluent New England seaside village.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
A New York Knicks documentary series is in the works from director and Knicks superfan Ben Stiller.
New York is forming an exploratory committee to evaluate the potential of hosting the Winter Olympics for the first time since 1980.
Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper each homered for the second consecutive game, and Zack Wheeler struck out seven as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the New York Mets 6-2.
Wyndham Clark began the final round up six shots, but ended up winning by just one, securing his second U.S. Open title in four years.
The Cincinnati Reds beat the New York Yankees 4-1 on Sunday.
Serena Williams recently returned to competition in doubles after nearly four years away from professional tennis.
Experts say the team's title run created a feeling of collective joy and connection, while some local businesses are also seeing a boost from the celebration.
Knicks fans who couldn't make it to Thursday's parade still found a way to celebrate across New York in true blue-and-orange fashion.
A vending machine in Coney Island is offering something unusual alongside the neighborhood's classic attractions: original artwork from local artists.
A years-long battle is intensifying over the future of an old rail line in Queens that was abandoned after a fire over 50 years ago.
Harlem's historic Cotton Club recently announced it was up for sale. The news comes as jazz clubs across the borough disappear.
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.
Essex County officials said the black bear was sighted less than a mile from the zoo at the South Mountain Reservation.
Fans are packing into MetLife Stadium for Norway vs. Senagal, a crucial match in Group I. CBS News New York's Luis Miguel Echegaray reports.
New York City Democrats will head to the polls on Tuesday to choose who they want to replace retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler. New York State Assembly Member Alex Bores, who is a part of the crowded primary field, joins "The Takeout" to discuss his priorities if elected to Congress.
CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis has more on the organization and introduces us to a man who is hoping to bring one of the beagles home.
The opportunity is part of a state-wide push to get more kids from the Garden State into World Cup matches. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
