1 person in critical after Williamsburg fire
Firefighters rescued more than a dozen people from a fire Monday in Brooklyn. CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis has the latest from the scene.
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Firefighters rescued more than a dozen people from a fire Monday in Brooklyn. CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis has the latest from the scene.
A massive fire broke out overnight at a furniture store at Third Avenue and East 124th Street. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has the latest from the scene.
Jacqueline Montanaro ran back inside the family's burning home to try and save her 6-year-old daughter Madelyn, but both were killed in the fire on Jan. 13.
Montanaro's husband and 8-year-old daughter survived the fire.
Jacqueline Montanaro escaped the fire, but realized her 6-year-old girl was still inside and ran back in, CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
Arson investigators have been called to the scene. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
It took firefighters about an hour to get the fire under control.
It was a tragic morning for a Brownsville family who lost a 9-year-old girl to a fire. CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis hears from her uncle on the scene.
Police say a 9-year-old girl was rushed to the hospital in critical condition, but was later pronounced dead.
Firefighters responded shortly before 5:30 a.m.to a three-story home in Brownsville.
It has been one year since the Bronx high-rise fire that killed 17 people, including eight children. Investigators later determined the fire was caused by a space heater.
Seventeen people were killed, including eight children, in the deadly blaze. CBS2's Kristie Keleshian has more on how they're being honored.
The fire broke out Tuesday night at a home in Crown Heights.
The flames broke out around 10 p.m. Tuesday at a six-story building in Norwood.
There were no reports of any injuries and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
The FDNY said 167 people were evacuated using emergency slides. Five passengers had minor injuries.
Two children died and others were hospitalized after their house caught fire, CBS2's Dave Carlin reports.
The FDNY responded shortly after 10:15 a.m. Friday to a three-story home on Van Duzen Street.
Crews evacuated more than 800 passengers Thursday night after a fire started in the engine room.
Fire officials say two people were killed and two others were critically hurt.
There were no immediate reports of any injuries.
The Legal Aid Society said crucial pieces of evidence from past cases were kept in the warehouse.
Officials said two firefighters and eight people suffered minor injuries.
Fire officials say the 25-year-old woman and baby were pulled out of a back bedroom and are in critical condition, CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
The building was used to store DNA evidence dating back decades. CBS2's Kristie Keleshian has the latest.
Montclair School District Board of Education members broke down in tears as they voted to close Renaissance Middle School.
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Brooklyn Nets 121-92 on Wednesday night for their 10th straight win.
The New Jersey Devils beat the New York Rangers 6-3 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory.
A New York City Council employee who was detained by ICE more than two months ago must be deported, a federal judge says.
Mets fans got a sneak peek Wednesday at the new food coming to Citi Field's menu for the 2026 season.
A New York City Council employee who was detained by ICE more than two months ago must be deported, a federal judge says.
Mets fans got a sneak peek Wednesday at the new food coming to Citi Field's menu for the 2026 season.
Someone used a drone to drop a package containing knives, a cellphone and drugs onto the grounds of an upstate New York prison, the staff says.
The NYPD commissioner is slamming the federal government for cutting counterterrorism funds as she says the city remains on a heightened terror alert for the foreseeable future.
More than two years after a fire destroyed their Queens building, tenants say repairs have not even begun. Now, they're taking their landlord to court.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Montclair School District Board of Education members broke down in tears as they voted to close Renaissance Middle School.
Video shows firefighters dousing the smoldering roof of the structure on Old York Road in Branchburg, New Jersey.
Grubhub is launching New Jersey's first commercial food delivery by drone. CBS News New York has learned more about the high-tech service and how it's expected to work.
Officials say James Hadley, a New Jersey coach and educator, may have assaulted other victims.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
Ten people and six vehicles were involved in the fatal accident on Long Island, according to New York State Police. Two people in their 80s were killed.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
Prosecutors said Matthew Smith fended off efforts to hand over his car keys before the crash that killed Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa.
A Manorville breeder was charged with animal neglect after dogs and puppies were allegedly left alone in poor conditions as a blizzard struck New York.
The Mamdani administration has asked a court to allow them to stop representing former Mayor Eric Adams in a sexual assault case.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrated his first St. Patrick's Day as mayor with a dramatic show of respect for groups he may have offended in the past.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the MTA have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for withholding funds designed to extend the Second Avenue subway west into Harlem.
The Senate voted to begin a marathon debate on the SAVE America Act, an elections bill that President Trump has been pressing Republicans to pass.
A long-time New York City driver says he monitored his E-ZPass account and paid his tolls, but he was still hit with huge late fees.
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.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Brooklyn Nets 121-92 on Wednesday night for their 10th straight win.
The New Jersey Devils beat the New York Rangers 6-3 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory.
Mets fans got a sneak peek Wednesday at the new food coming to Citi Field's menu for the 2026 season.
The WNBA and its players' union reached a verbal agreement on a transformational new collective bargaining agreement early Wednesday morning, both sides said.
With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suárez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
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.
Prediction markets are exploding in popularity, but not everyone is happy about it. On Tuesday, Arizona's attorney general charged the prediction market Kalshi with running an illegal gambling operation. Jo Ling Kent has the story.
The Senate has begun a marathon debate session over an elections bill dubbed the SAVE America Act. President Trump has been pushing for the legislation, claiming it's needed to prevent cheating, but Democrats argue it's really about voter suppression. Erica Brown reports from Capitol Hill.
A New York City Council employee who was detained by ICE more than two months ago must be deported, a federal judge says. The City Council speaker is calling the decision outrageous. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Mets fans, we hope you're hungry. Citi Field just showed off its menu additions for the 2026 season. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock shows us what's new.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for March 18 at 5:45 p.m.
