Retired Firefighter With Terminal Cancer To Drop Puck For Islanders
Battling terminal cancer, a retired New York City firefighter will drop the first puck at the Islanders game on Saturday.
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Battling terminal cancer, a retired New York City firefighter will drop the first puck at the Islanders game on Saturday.
An elderly man died after a fire ripped through a home in Jackson Heights, Queens.
The number of participants matched the number of FDNY members killed on 9/11. Photos of each of them lined the stairwell at 4 World Trade Center on Sunday.
FDNY firefighters battled a major fire in Brooklyn overnight.
The fire department has launched a pilot program to make ambulances healthier for the environment.
Many New Yorkers are taking to social media believing that the World Trade Center is on fire, but that is not the case.
One person was killed and three others were hurt after a crane collapsed in Tribeca Friday morning, officials said.
Officials say the fire started in the basement of a house in the Huguenot section of Staten Island at around 9 p.m.
A fire ripped through building on Ninth Avenue in Hell's Kitchen Sunday morning, gutting the popular Empanada Mama restaurant and apartments above.
Fewer people died in fires in New York City in 2015 than the year before -- marking the second-lowest figure for fatal fires in city history, officials said Friday.
A Dalmatian that became a companion to firefighters from the Ladder 20 company in the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks has died.
Elias Johnson, 10, is still shaken up after the Hoverboard he got for Christmas exploded inside their Bedford-Stuyvesant apartment.
EMTs doing their jobs can face threats from those they are trying to help, and now the state has made it a felony to assault an on-duty EMT.
Nearly 90 people have been forced out of their homes after a massive fire that ripped through multiple row houses in the Bronx.
The home surveillance video shows the suspect near the area of the first fire back on Nov. 8.
Retired Battalion Chief James Costello, 52, died Nov. 25 from World Trade Center-related cancer.
The union representing FDNY firefighters voted Monday to ratify a seven-year collective bargaining agreement, which followed a yearlong feud with City Hall.
The fire started around 5:30 a.m. Saturday. Lord Kinard, 76, and Octavia Kinard, 71, got trapped in the upstairs bedroom and could not escape.
Half a dozen fires have been reported in Forest Hills since late last month.
The fire broke out at around 10 a.m. at 146th Street between Linden Boulevard and 115th Street.
It's preparation for any potential attacks against the city and was planned before the Paris attacks.
Investigators reportedly have at least one surveillance video showing a man entering a construction site.
During a ceremony at City Hall, the mayor presented Certificates of Recognition to correction officer Daniel Leites and FDNY lieutenant Adam Vilagos for their acts of heroism.
Rescuers hoisted the man on a backboard through an open grate at Fulton and Downing Streets in Fort Greene.
Arson is one of the most unimaginable crimes, and one of the hardest to prosecute because so much of the evidence destroyed.
Horse carriage operations started back up in New York City's Central Park, less than one week after an 18-year-old tourist died in a collision that led to the voluntarily suspension.
A woman, her mother and her daughter from Bayport were all indicted in connection with Jor'Dynn Duncan's death on Long Island.
FIFA Men's World Cup fans in New York City can soak in the history of the tournament at the FIFA museum at Rockefeller Center in Midtown.
New York City voters are heading to the polls Tuesday for the primary election, with several closely watched races on the ballot.
Iran insists there are no plans for inspections of its bombed nuclear sites, but Trump says Tehran "fully and completely" agreed to let inspectors return.
Horse carriage operations started back up in New York City's Central Park, less than one week after an 18-year-old tourist died in a collision that led to the voluntarily suspension.
A woman, her mother and her daughter from Bayport were all indicted in connection with Jor'Dynn Duncan's death on Long Island.
FIFA Men's World Cup fans in New York City can soak in the history of the tournament at the FIFA museum at Rockefeller Center in Midtown.
New York City voters are heading to the polls Tuesday for the primary election, with several closely watched races on the ballot.
The Timberwolves are trading Julius Randle and a first-round pick to the Nets as part of a three-team deal that also includes the Chicago Bulls, a person with knowledge of the terms told the AP.
Monday's severe weather 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.
Monday's severe weather 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.
A woman, her mother and her daughter from Bayport were all indicted in connection with Jor'Dynn Duncan's death on Long Island.
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.
Monday's severe weather 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.
Horse carriage operations started back up in New York City's Central Park, less than one week after an 18-year-old tourist died in a collision that led to the voluntarily suspension.
New York City voters are heading to the polls Tuesday for the primary election, with several closely watched races on the ballot.
Voters are going to the polls Tuesday for contests in New York, South Carolina, Maryland and Utah.
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.
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.
FIFA Men's World Cup fans in New York City can soak in the history of the tournament at the FIFA museum at Rockefeller Center in Midtown.
The Timberwolves are trading Julius Randle and a first-round pick to the Nets as part of a three-team deal that also includes the Chicago Bulls, a person with knowledge of the terms told the AP.
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.
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.
Blood center staff are urging people to donate blood as the dreaded summer slowdown comes at a hectic time of year for trauma centers. CBS News' Gwen Baumbardner reports.
Carriage drivers spent days going over safety rules and protocols in response to the death of Romanch Mahajan. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
It's a gloomy day with rain still possible across the Tri-State Area. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
Iran's chief negotiator told state media Tuesday that the Strait of Hormuz will "never return to its pre-war conditions" and that Iran will maintain control of the vital waterway. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
A woman, her mother and her daughter were all indicted in connection with a little girl's death in Bayport, Long Island.
