Funeral Held For Marine, Firefighter Christopher Slutman Killed In Afghanistan Roadside Bombing
The 43-year-old father of three bravely wore two uniforms as a Marine staff sergeant and a decorated 15-year veteran of the FDNY.
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The 43-year-old father of three bravely wore two uniforms as a Marine staff sergeant and a decorated 15-year veteran of the FDNY.
The 43-year-old father of three was killed in the line of duty earlier this month in Afghanistan.
A wake will be held in the Bronx for veteran FDNY firefighter Christopher Slutman Thursday.
The 15-year veteran of the FDNY was killed earlier this month by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan. Cpl. Robert Hendricks, of Long Island, and Sgt. Benjamin Hines, of Pennsylvania, also died in the blast.
A special legacy among the 187 probationary firefighters who worked for 18 weeks to reach Thursday's FDNY graduation.
James McGlynn was in the North Tower when it collapsed, trapping him inside a stairwell for several hours.
Staff Sgt. Christopher Slutman, an FDNY firefighter, and Cpl. Robert Hendricks, a 25-year-old from Locust Valley, lost their lives in the bombing near their military base. Sgt. Benjamin Hines, 31, of York, Pennsylvania, was also killed.
A veteran FDNY firefighter was one of three Americans killed when a bomb when off Monday near a military base in Afghanistan.
Investigators say an arsonist set a fire in the lobby of a Bronx building during the overnight hours into Sunday while most residents were sleeping.
FDNY officials say 23 people were injured; four of those are civilians and 19 are firefighters.
The March 22, 2018 blaze erupted in the basement of an unoccupied townhouse where "Motherless Brooklyn," a crime drama based on the novel by Jonathan Letham, was being filmed.
A longtime member of the FDNY may have been saved simply by asking that his building be equipped with a defibrillator.
First responders say they arrived at the home on 160th Street near 140th Avenue just before 2:30 a.m. Sunday morning. The flames quickly consumed the second floor of the house.
Firefighters were able to put out the flames inside a 20-story building in the Wilson Houses on East 105th Street.
Some signature sounds around the city could be changing. There's a push by some city lawmakers to change emergency sirens on police cars, fire trucks and ambulances.
Firefighters rescued a family from a burning house in Queens on Sunday. The fire started at around 9 a.m. on 42nd Avenue in Elmhurst.
The 47-year-old is throwing her white hat back in the ring, returning to the job after 15-year retirement.
CBS2's Jessica Layton reports that dozens of people were forced to stand in the freezing cold as more than 100 members of the FDNY battled flames and the elements in Brooklyn.
Authorities tell CBS2 that the blaze broke out in a building on East 52nd Street just after 5 a.m. Saturday.
The 30-year-old fell to his death Sunday while responding to a crash on the Mill Basin Bridge in Brooklyn.
Services started Wednesday for late Firefighter Steven Pollard, who fell to his death while responding to a crash over the weekend in Brooklyn.
The 30-year-old firefighter fell to his death while trying to help two people hurt in a car crash on the Mill Basin Bridge late Sunday night in Brooklyn.
Officials say firefighter Steven Pollard slipped through a gap on the Belt Parkway's Mill Basin Bridge and fell more than 50 feet to his death.
The flames broke out around 4:45 a.m. inside a home on 159th Street near 115th Road in Jamaica.
CBS2 has learned that member of the FDNY was killed in the line of duty on the Mill Basin Bridge late Sunday night.
Riley Greene homered and Kevin McGonigle drove in two runs as the Detroit Tigers beat Gerrit Cole for the first time in 10 years, winning 5-3 against the New York Yankees.
President Trump has insisted that vandals, rather than questionable craftsmanship, are responsible for the enduring problems following the Reflecting Pool's $14.7 million sealant job.
Authorities believe two ransom notes addressed to Nancy Guthrie's family — including a note that said she had died — were likely sent by the person or group of people who abducted her.
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.
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 heaviest of Monday's rain has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
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 heaviest of Monday's rain has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
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 heaviest of Monday's rain has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
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.
President Trump has insisted that vandals, rather than questionable craftsmanship, are responsible for the enduring problems following the Reflecting Pool's $14.7 million sealant job.
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.
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.
Riley Greene homered and Kevin McGonigle drove in two runs as the Detroit Tigers beat Gerrit Cole for the first time in 10 years, winning 5-3 against the New York Yankees.
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.
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.
Davis helped guide the careers of many artists, including Whitney Houston, Carlos Santana and Alicia Keys. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan has more about his life and legacy.
Mitchell Modell announced a new online venture inspired by the New York Knicks' NBA championship.
The mayor's order calls for better heat illness prevention guidance in New York City.
Police said the water main broke on Route 17 South near Franklin Avenue, forcing two lanes to close on the busy highway.
Essex County officials said the black bear was sighted less than a mile from the zoo at the South Mountain Reservation.
