NYC considering law to address fires caused by charging lithium-ion batteries
The fires are prime examples of why fire safety advocates are backing proposed changes to the law, CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports.
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The fires are prime examples of why fire safety advocates are backing proposed changes to the law, CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports.
One residents told CBS2 there was an initial fire that was put out but then more trouble.
Firefighters were able to get the flames under control within the hour, and no one was hurt.
A 22-year-old man, his two younger brothers, and 10-month old baby girl were all killed in the blaze.
A 22-year-old man, his two younger brothers and 10-month old baby girl were all killed in the blaze. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge has the latest on the investigation.
Officials say a 12-year-old boy, 10-year-old boy and 10-month-old baby girl were among those who died.
Mayor Eric Adams visits scene of fire that killed four people this morning in the Bronx.
Two adults and a child were killed when a fire broke out early Sunday morning in the Bronx.
Three boats were badly damaged and two sunk.
Flames broke out on the top floor of the five-story building at 1316 Morris Ave., at around 10:45 a.m.
The fire broke out at a bike shop Thursday night in Sunnyside.
An early-morning fire damaged several buildings on a block in East Orange, and residents say they're angry it could have been avoided. CBS2's Christine Sloan has the latest from the scene.
Chopper 2 is over the scene on Amherst Street.
A massive fire destroyed a commercial laundromat overnight in Long Island City, Queens and sent thick smoke billowing into the sky for miles. As CBS2's John Dias reports, it took a Korean immigrant four decades to build the business.
A raging fire ripped through an industrial laundromat overnight in Long Island City, Queens. CBS2's John Dias hears from the owner about what he lost.
Officials now say the flames broke out overnight at a commercial laundromat. CBS2's John Dias has the latest from the scene.
More than 100 firefighters are battling a raging fire in Long Island City, Queens. CBS2's John Dias has the latest from the scene.
Officials say two of the victims are seriously injured after the fire overnight in Williamsburg.
Authorities said three people were taken to the hospital with minor injuries, CBS2's Christine Sloan reports.
Approximately 65 people are displaced following a four-alarm fire overnight in Passaic, New Jersey.
Approximately 65 people are displaced following a three-alarm fire overnight in Passaic, New Jersey. Chopper is overhead.
Firefighters are on the scene of a three-alarm fire in Passaic, New Jersey
The mural is sounding the alarm for fire safety nine months after a high-rise fire killed 17 people in the Bronx.
The fire marshal's office confirmed one person died, and another was treated for burns at a local hospital. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge has the latest from the scene.
Tenants tell CBS2's Natalie Duddridge they had to break down an emergency exit that was locked, and some spent the night sleeping on a city bus.
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.
It's been one year since Peishuan Fan and JuanJuan Zwang, a wealthy Long Island couple, vanished without a trace.
A man was shot and killed Friday just steps away from a church in New York City, the NYPD says.
A 14-year-old boy from New York is accused of building homemade explosive devices and blowing up a porta-potty in a local park.
Engel represented parts of Westchester County and the north Bronx in the House of Representatives for over 30 years from 1989-2021.
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.
It's been one year since Peishuan Fan and JuanJuan Zwang, a wealthy Long Island couple, vanished without a trace.
A man was shot and killed Friday just steps away from a church in New York City, the NYPD says.
A 14-year-old boy from New York is accused of building homemade explosive devices and blowing up a porta-potty in a local park.
Engel represented parts of Westchester County and the north Bronx in the House of Representatives for over 30 years from 1989-2021.
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.
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 burglars smashed into the Perth Amboy business within seconds and then came face-to-face-with the owners.
A New Jersey family's beloved dog has been returned after it was apparently taken right off their back porch.
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.
Rex Heuermann was arrested in 2023. He admitted to killing eight women in the Gilgo Beach area of Long Island between 1993 and 2011.
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.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is marking 100 days in office Friday as he continues to pursue his ambitious policy agenda.
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.
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.
Eduardo Rodríguez outdueled Nolan McLean in a rematch of the World Baseball Classic final on Thursday night, leading the Diamondbacks to a 7-1 win over the Mets.
The Knicks stayed alive in the race for the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 112-106 victory over Jayson Tatum and the Celtics on Thursday night.
The Pacers snapped a three-game skid with a 123-94 win over the Nets on Thursday night.
The Islanders defeated the Maple Leafs 5-3 on Thursday night in Peter DeBoer's first game as New York's coach.
The Pittsburgh Penguins clinched a playoff spot by defeating the New Jersey Devils 5-2 on Thursday 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.
Engel represented parts of Westchester County and the Bronx for more than three decades.
The Drug Enforcement Administration announced the bust of three fentanyl packaging mills in New York City on Friday. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram explains how they tackled the multi-borough operation.
Congressman Mike Lawler invited Bessent to Westchester to tour Regeneron, a biotech firm. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Spring has officially sprung in New Jersey, along with millions of tulips. As CBS News New York's Nick Caloway shows us, a Monmouth County farm is getting families from all over the East Coast to stop to smell, and pick, the flowers.
After campaigning to freeze rent and make buses fast and free, New York City's mayor has reached his 100th day in office Friday. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
