Final witnesses to testify today on Port Newark cargo ship fire
The U.S. Coast Guard and National Transportation Safety Board are conducting an investigation into the blaze that killed two firefighters last July.
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The U.S. Coast Guard and National Transportation Safety Board are conducting an investigation into the blaze that killed two firefighters last July.
Lithium-ion batteries were to blame for another fast-moving fire in New York City that injured several people in the Marble Hill neighborhood, FDNY officials confirmed Tuesday. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Investigators say the fire was spotted on the top floor of a 3-story home on Gleason Avenue.
Lithium-ion batteries were to blame for another fast-moving fire in New York City that injured several people in the Marble Hill neighborhood, FDNY officials confirmed Tuesday. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest from the scene.
Investigators say e-bikes and lithium-ion batteries were found in the hallway. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has reaction from residents.
At this point, it's unclear if anyone was home at the time, and there's no word on any injuries.
The cause of the fire is now under investigation.
The fire has been placed under control and officials are now investigating the cause.
Crews responded around 4:45 a.m. to a five-story building on Adams Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard near West 123rd Street.
Dozens of firefighters responded when the flames broke out just after midnight.
Investigators said the fire started in the basement and then spread.
The flames broke out around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday in Forest Hills.
Police used a canine to help investigate the fire at the multifamily home on Palisade Avenue. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
It happened Feb. 14 at a NYCHA building. Police said they smelled smoke while doing a routine check in the area and rushed inside to help evacuate the building before firefighters arrived.
A firefighter was one of five people injured Monday battling a blaze in Queens.
A firefighter battling the blaze was among the five people injured. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.
FDNY officials gave an update after five people were injured, including a firefighter, battling a blaze in Queens.
Three people have critical injuries after being trapped in a basement during a fire in Teaneck, New Jersey Monday morning.
Nearly a dozen other firefighters and two civilians were injured in the explosion, officials said.
Police said a man in his 30s was pronounced dead at the scene and a woman around the age of 50 was taken to the hospital with critical injuries.
Chopper 2 was over the scene, as crews worked to get the flames under control.
FDNY officials said the fire began on the fourth floor of the 22-story high-rise, where witnesses reported someone was trapped inside.
Fire officials said one person suffered life-threatening injuries.
Both officers shot in East Lansdowne are expected to survive, and six members of the Le family are unaccounted for, Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer said.
The fire broke out around 3:30 a.m. Thursday inside a two-story home on Seventh Avenue.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer suspect Rex Heuermann is due in a Long Island courtroom Wednesday, where he is expected to plead guilty to murdering seven women.
Rex Heuermann was arrested in 2023. He's accused in the murders of seven women in the Gilgo Beach area of Long Island between 1993 and 2011.
Iran's attacks on Gulf states appear to continue but traffic slowly resumes in the Strait of Hormuz after Trump announces a conditional ceasefire.
Amed Rosario homered twice, including a go-ahead, three-run drive in the eighth inning that rallied the Yankees over the Athletics 5-3 on Tuesday night.
E.J. Liddell scored a career-high 21 points to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 96-90 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer suspect Rex Heuermann is due in a Long Island courtroom Wednesday, where he is expected to plead guilty to murdering seven women.
Rex Heuermann was arrested in 2023. He's accused in the murders of seven women in the Gilgo Beach area of Long Island between 1993 and 2011.
The two teenage suspects charged with igniting homemade bombs outside Gracie Mansion on NYC's Upper East Side were indicted Tuesday.
MetLife Stadium will host eight 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, including the final in July, but soccer fans will have to rely on mass transit because there won't be any parking available.
An MTA bus driver is recovering in the hospital after what his union calls a brutal, unprovoked attack on the job.
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.
Bridgeport firefighter Terrence Cramer was killed after his girlfriend's ex shot him in a fit of rage at a Connecticut home, according to an arrest warrant.
A New Jersey family's beloved dog was apparently stolen from outside their home.
MetLife Stadium will host eight 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, including the final in July, but soccer fans will have to rely on mass transit because there won't be any parking available.
A meteor spotted across multiple states Tuesday afternoon traveled more than 100 miles before disintegrating, NASA said.
Police in New Jersey are searching for a vandal who threw bricks through the windows of vehicles parked on streets in several Union County towns.
Early voting is underway in the New Jersey special election to fill the U.S. House seat vacated by Gov. Mikie Sherrill.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer suspect Rex Heuermann is due in a Long Island courtroom Wednesday, where he is expected to plead guilty to murdering seven women.
Rex Heuermann was arrested in 2023. He's accused in the murders of seven women in the Gilgo Beach area of Long Island between 1993 and 2011.
Long Beach, Long Island, is holding a public hearing Tuesday night regarding the loosening of alcohol restrictions on its iconic boardwalk.
Rex Heuermann, the man accused of being the Gilgo Beach serial killer, is expected to plead guilty to multiple murders when he appears in a Riverhead court on Wednesday.
Police officers in Nassau County are being lauded for their quick thinking after saving a diner patron who went into cardiac arrest last month.
President Trump said he has agreed to a "double sided CEASEFIRE" with Iran, less than two hours before his deadline for Iran to either cut a deal with the U.S. or face massive strikes on its power plants.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Tuesday that detainees at Rikers Island with complicated medical needs will be transferred to a Manhattan hospital to get access to specialty care.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration released New York City's first Preliminary Citywide Racial Equity Plan and True Cost of Living Measure.
A new report is detailing just how much homelessness in New York City is negatively impacting students.
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.
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.
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
Amed Rosario homered twice, including a go-ahead, three-run drive in the eighth inning that rallied the Yankees over the Athletics 5-3 on Tuesday night.
E.J. Liddell scored a career-high 21 points to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 96-90 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night.
The Philadelphia Flyers routed the New Jersey Devils 5-1 on Tuesday to bolster their playoff position with four games remaining.
Pinch-hitter Ronny Mauricio lined a game-winning single in the 10th inning that gave the Mets a 4-3 victory over the Diamondbacks on Tuesday.
MetLife Stadium will host eight 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, including the final in July, but soccer fans will have to rely on mass transit because there won't be any parking available.
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.
Long before Manhattan's iconic street grid took shape, an English widow planned a Brooklyn community that helped shape the city today.
The Center for Brooklyn History showcase examines the Battle of Brooklyn through rare maps, paintings, and historical artifacts from the American Revolutionary War.
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.
The ceasefire between the United States and Iran is already under pressure with missile alerts still reported across parts of the Middle East. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
The Artemis II team has been sending historic pictures of the moon as they head back to Earth. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
The Battle of Stony Point was a well-planned and executed overnight attack where American troops defeated the British in Stony Point, New York. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Accused serial killer Rex Heuermann is set to plead guilty to all seven murders he's charged with and could possible admit to an eighth. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
A New Jersey state trooper tried to catch the bear cub once but it slipped right out of his hands. He was eventually able to get a hold of the animal and bring it to safety.
