Former FDNY chief sentenced to prison in bribery scheme
A former FDNY chief was sentenced to three years in prison Wednesday for his role in a bribery scheme.
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A former FDNY chief was sentenced to three years in prison Wednesday for his role in a bribery scheme.
Michael Pena, the former FDNY firefighter charged in a crash that killed a 23-year-old man in Queens, was granted bail at a hearing in Queens Criminal Court.
Fired FDNY member Michael Pena was locked up awaiting trial after his indictment on 14 charges, including manslaughter and DUI, in the death Justin Diaz in Queens. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Fired FDNY member Michael Pena, 28, was in jail awaiting trial after his indictment on 14 charges in the death of Justin Diaz. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
With just one month until hurricane season, CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff went along Thursday as they prepared for a potentially dangerous storm.
There was a major gas leak after a high-pressure gas line was struck in Manhattan's Morningside Heights just before 11 a.m. Wednesday.
There was a major gas leak after a high-pressure gas line was struck in Manhattan's Morningside Heights just before 11 a.m. Wednesday. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Authorities responded to 3081 Broadway, between West 122nd Street and LaSalle Street just before 11 a.m. Wednesday.
The FDNY's robotics unit headed up a "Train the Trainer" drone class at Fort Totten in Queens.
More than 100 firefighters responded to the scene overnight in Borough Park.
Charred debris were visible at the building on Morris Avenue, between 164th and 165th streets, in the Bronx. The cause of the fire is being investigated. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
About 60 firefighters and EMS personnel were called to the fire at a five-story building on Morris Avenue.
Three FDNY firefighters were among four people who were rushed to the hospital after a fire in Astoria, Queens Sunday.
An early Easter morning house fire in Queens killed three people, and a fourth person is fighting for their life, the FDNY said Sunday.
Firefighters say conditions inside may have contributed to the blaze's spread. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Video shows thick smoke and flames coming from 31st Avenue and 23rd Street in Astoria. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Investigators say it does not appear the home had any working smoke detectors. Four firefighters and five others have non-life threatening injuries. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Three people died and five were injured in the fire in the Jamaica Estates neighborhood.
Easter Sunday services will not go on as planned at Saint Edmund Church in Queens, following a fire on Saturday afternoon.
CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian heard from witnesses in Middle Village on Saturday.
Video shows heavy smoke and flames pouring out of the roof of Saint Edmund Church in Breezy Point on Saturday afternoon. CBS News New York's Derick Waller has the latest.
Massive flames tore through the top of St. Edmund Church in Breezy Point on Saturday afternoon. Two firefighters were taken to the hospital with minor injuries. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Students in Queens witnessed the future of firefighting Thursday when the FDNY Robotics Unit rolled in with a high-tech demonstration.
Students at a high school in Queens got a front-row seat to the future of firefighting. The FDNY's Robotics Unit rolled in with some high-tech gear, showing them how it's used to help save lives. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan has the story from Rockaway Park.
Fire officials say a 77-year-old woman died in the overnight blaze. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports from the scene.
A New Rochelle animal shelter is asking for help identifying two people who are seen on video leaving a dog in a locked cage outside.
A New Jersey man was sentenced Thursday to 17 years in prison for a brutal attack involving a dog on a New York City pizzeria manager.
Police are looking for four suspects accused of robbing a Pokémon trading card store on Thursday in Manhattan.
Surveillance video shows a man slashing an American flag hanging outside a New York City bar.
NewYork-Presbyterian said it will resume bargaining with NYSNA on Thursday evening, with the help of a mediator.
A New Rochelle animal shelter is asking for help identifying two people who are seen on video leaving a dog in a locked cage outside.
A New Jersey man was sentenced Thursday to 17 years in prison for a brutal attack involving a dog on a New York City pizzeria manager.
Police are looking for four suspects accused of robbing a Pokémon trading card store on Thursday in Manhattan.
NewYork-Presbyterian said it will resume bargaining with NYSNA on Thursday evening, with the help of a mediator.
A federal judge ruled the Empire Wind project can move forward while he considers the merits of the Trump administration's order to suspend it.
Two men posing as Amazon delivery workers held a Connecticut homeowner at gunpoint while robbing him and his wife, police said.
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
Police in Danbury, Connecticut, are actively looking for a man who they believe fired a deadly gunshot that traveled through a wall and killed his neighbor.
There's plenty of sunshine is on the way to the Tri-State Area, but the First Alert Weather team is also tracking a round of snow later this week.
It was a mostly dry Sunday, until some snow squalls briefly hit the Tri-State Area on Sunday night.
A pastor in Morristown, New Jersey, says community members are too afraid to go outside after recent ICE activity.
Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop is reflecting on his public career as he moves to New York for his next job.
Priyatharsini Natarajan, 35, of Hillsborough, N.J. faces two first-degree murder charges in the death of her two boys, 5 and 7.
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
The New Jersey governor highlighted his achievements during his eight years in office in his final State of the State address.
A federal judge ruled the Empire Wind project can move forward while he considers the merits of the Trump administration's order to suspend it.
Hochul said she would commit $1.7 billion in the next budget to expand child care in New York in her 2026 state of the state address.
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
Three people were sentenced Tuesday for their roles in murdering and dismembering a man and a woman in Amityville in February 2024.
The trial in the case of accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is finally in sight.
Hochul said she would commit $1.7 billion in the next budget to expand child care in New York in her 2026 state of the state address.
A panel of judges on a federal appeals court ruled Thursday that a district court judge did not have the authority to order the release of Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil.
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot a man Wednesday night in north Minneapolis after allegedly being attacked by men with shovels during an arrest operation, three U.S. officials told CBS News.
Border czar Tom Homan said no decision had been made about the exact nature of the cuts, which are supposed to take effect in two weeks.
Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop is reflecting on his public career as he moves to New York for his next job.
Nurses continue to hold the picket line as the largest nurses' strike in New York City history is on its third day with no end in sight.
Nurses say health care benefits and workplace safety are their main reasons for striking, and are refusing to go back to work until their demands are met.
Loved ones of patients at hospitals in New York City are concerned about care as nurses continue to strike due to failed contract negotiations on Monday.
The New York State Nurses Association said it called for the strike as negotiations stalled with the city's wealthiest hospitals.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees, was found dead in his home in Massachusetts.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Video of an angry confrontation during intermission at a performance of "Mamma Mia!" on Broadway is going viral on social media.
Authorities said the alleged scheme involved 39 players, 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams and 29 games.
Negotiations are ongoing, but John Harbaugh is expected to end up coaching the New York Giants.
The Kings (11-30) won their third straight to spoil the return of Knicks coach Mike Brown, who made his first appearance in Sacramento since being abruptly fired early in the 2024-25 season.
The New Orleans Pelicans edged the Brooklyn Nets 116-113 on Wednesday night.
The Ottawa Senators handed the New York Rangers a fifth consecutive loss, beating them 8-4 on Wednesday night.
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.
A three-year pilot run by the Brooklyn Justice Initiative and the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice aims to improve court compliance and reduce recidivism by meeting participants where they live.
Harlem native Teyana Taylor wins her first major acting honor at the 83rd Golden Globes Awards for her performance in Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another." Locals say it's a win for the whole neighborhood.
Legislation would protect and expand hunger programs and improve benefit security as New York pantries see rising demand.
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.
A New Jersey man was sentenced Thursday to 17 years in prison for a brutal attack involving a dog on a New York City pizzeria manager. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Police are searching for four masked suspects who entered the store in the Meatpacking District and grabbed thousands worth of items.
Nearly 15,000 nurses across three major hospital networks are involved. NewYork-Presbyterian said it will resume bargaining with the nurses union Thursday evening, with the help of a mediator. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
President Trump said he may enact the rarely used Insurrection Act in Minnesota after an ICE officer shot a migrant in the leg Wednesday. Homeland Security officials claim the migrant and two other men attacked the officer. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
It's been 17 years since the "Miracle on the Hudson," one of the most dramatic splash landings in American history, when pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger landed the jet and saved 155 passengers and crew members.
