Suspect In Deadly Bronx House Explosion Faces Firefighters
Julio Salcedo-Contrer appeared in court in Hackensack on Thursday.
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Julio Salcedo-Contrer appeared in court in Hackensack on Thursday.
An FDNY battalion chief was posthumously promoted after he was killed in a house explosion in the Bronx Tuesday.
Police said they are questioning a person of interest in connection with the explosion, which happened Tuesday morning at a home on West 234th Street.
The 17-year veteran was described as a "rising star" in the department and a dedicated family man who was married with three young children.
A man was in police custody and being questioned late Tuesday afternoon, after a house explosion that left an FDNY battalion chief dead in the Bronx.
Michael Fahy, a 17-year veteran, was a father of three children and was the son of a fire chief.
The 15th annual Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers 5K Run & Walk will take place on Sunday, Sept. 25.
There have been many instances of suspicious packages being reported since the Chelsea explosion this past weekend.
Drones will soon be taking to the skies to help New York City firefighters battle major fires and emergencies.
The FDNY on Tuesday added 17 names to its World Trade Center Memorial Wall.
According to police, the man was hit on the corner of East 14th Street and 2nd Avenue at around 2:20 p.m on Monday.
Traffic congestion can create an uphill battle for emergency responders in the city – taking up precious moments that could be used to help someone in need.
In the last two weeks, New York City has seen three major fires that were all started by children playing with fire.
The fire broke out around 10:15 a.m. Tuesday in a 12th floor machinery room in a skyscraper at 30 Broad St., near Exchange Place.
Firefighters remained on the scene Thursday morning after bringing the fire under control around 11:20 p.m. Wednesday.
An FDNY firefighter and his wife stood accused Monday of lying to the Federal Emergency Management Agency to collect thousands of dollars in Superstorm Sandy benefits.
Multiple people were injured in separate accidents involving FDNY fire trucks just two blocks apart in Astoria, Queens Sunday afternoon.
A man watching the sunrise on a piece of plywood in New Jersey was swept out by the Hudson River current and wound up about two nautical miles away.
Over a dozen people were hurt after a deck collapses at a historic mansion in Bushwick, Brooklyn, early Sunday morning.
Six people were injured after a fire destroyed businesses and homes in Harlem Monday morning.
On Saturday, a retired New York City firefighter will become an ordained Catholic priest at St. Patrick's Cathedral.
The New York Police Department says a melee that erupted at a charity football game between police and firefighters just shows that football is a competitive sport.
An Upper East Side restaurant and hotel were evacuated on Monday, because of a fire. Guests stood outside of The Pod Hotel on East 51st Street while firefighters went to work.
The NYPD tested its readiness for an attack with an active shooter drill Sunday morning in Brooklyn.
An historic Manhattan church was engulfed in flames Sunday evening.
Jesper Bratt scored his second goal with 3:34 left in the third period, helping the New Jersey Devils eliminate the Detroit Red Wings from the NHL playoff picture with a 5-3 win on Saturday.
The Artemis II astronauts flew back to the Johnson Space Center in Houston Saturday to cheers and applause from family members and hundreds of NASA workers.
The Athletics roughed up Kodai Senga in an 11-6 victory over the struggling Mets on Saturday.
A New Jersey pastor who was taken into custody by ICE agents in March has been released.
The Senators moved to the verge of clinching a playoff spot by shutting out the Islanders 3-0 on Saturday.
A man with a machete slashed and injured three people at Grand Central in New York City before he was fatally shot by police, the NYPD said.
Hundreds of New York City firefighters spent hours battling a massive fire at a factory in Queens on Friday night
The brutal winter took out much of Southold Town Beach's sand and parking lot, forcing it to close for swimming this summer.
The Drug Enforcement Administration announced the bust of three fentanyl packaging mills in New York City on Friday.
Mamdani has made progress on his ambitious agenda over the first 100 days, including a plan for free universal child care, but his other major promises are still up in the air.
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.
A New Jersey pastor who was taken into custody by ICE agents in March has been released.
Crews contained a wildfire in West Deptford, New Jersey that can be seen from Philadelphia.
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 brutal winter took out much of Southold Town Beach's sand and parking lot, forcing it to close for swimming this summer.
It's been one year since Peishuan Fan and JuanJuan Zwang, a wealthy Long Island couple, vanished without a trace.
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.
A horde of 2028 Democratic presidential hopefuls attended Al Sharpton's National Action Network conference, nearly two years before the first primary votes will be cast.
The woman alleged the California gubernatorial candidate sexually assaulted her twice when she was too drunk to consent.
Mamdani has made progress on his ambitious agenda over the first 100 days, including a plan for free universal child care, but his other major promises are still up in the air.
Engel represented parts of Westchester County and the north Bronx in the House of Representatives for over 30 years 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.
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.
Jesper Bratt scored his second goal with 3:34 left in the third period, helping the New Jersey Devils eliminate the Detroit Red Wings from the NHL playoff picture with a 5-3 win on Saturday.
The Athletics roughed up Kodai Senga in an 11-6 victory over the struggling Mets on Saturday.
The Senators moved to the verge of clinching a playoff spot by shutting out the Islanders 3-0 on Saturday.
The Tampa Bay Rays beat the Yankees 5-3 on Friday night to extend New York's losing streak to three.
AJ Green made 11 3-pointers to set the Bucks' single-game record and scored a career-high 35 points in a 125-108 victory over the Nets on Friday 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.
An NYPD officer shot and killed a man armed with a machete who police say refused to drop his weapon after slashing three people inside Grand Central. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
CBS News New York's Craig Allen has your First Alert Forecast for April 11 at 7:30 p.m.
Better selfies, comfortable sneakers and basic household appliances can all trace their roots straight to NASA. Jarred Hill has a closer look at NASA tech in plain sight.
Saturday was the last day of the National Action Network's annual convention in Midtown, and once again, we saw some potential 2028 presidential contenders in attendance.
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service said a wildfire in Gloucester County is now 100% contained.
