Lithium-ion battery discovered on scene of deadly Bronx fire
The FDNY says a hazmat team has been called to remove a lithium-ion battery from the scene of a deadly fire in the Belmont section of the Bronx.
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The FDNY says a hazmat team has been called to remove a lithium-ion battery from the scene of a deadly fire in the Belmont section of the Bronx.
The Red Cross said it was helping six people impacted by the fire.
The cause of the damaging fire on Eckert Avenue is under investigation. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Two people were rushed to the hospital after the fire inside a Bronx apartment.
A lithium-ion battery caused a deadly fire early Wednesday morning in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, the FDNY says. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge has the latest from the scene.
A lithium-ion battery sparked a deadly fire early Wednesday morning in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, the FDNY says.
A fire ripped through five homes Tuesday on the Newark-Irvington border, leaving several families displaced. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports from the scene.
A fire tore through five homes Tuesday on the Newark-Irvington border, leaving dozens of people displaced. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports from the scene.
Workers were trapped on the roof of New Square Synagogue's expansion after a fire started in the basement laundry room.
Authorities say a 70-year-old man was killed and three other people were injured when a fire broke out early Friday morning in East Flatbush, Brooklyn.
Crews are on the scene of a deadly fire in Paterson, New Jersey.
A school bus caught fire while it was parked between two buildings Thursday morning in Brooklyn.
The FDNY says two fires in Ocean Hill, Brooklyn and Long Island City, Queens were caused by lithium-ion batteries.
A fire broke out overnight on a barge near the Newtown Creek in Queens.
CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook is on the scene of a fire in Ocean Hill, Brooklyn.
Police are searching for a suspect after six cars and an apartment complex door were set on fire Tuesday in the Bronx.
A body found burning early Monday on the Oak Street Bridge in Yonkers has been linked to more remains inside a Bronx apartment, sources tell CBS New York's Tony Aiello.
The fire started just after 9 a.m. Wednesday on the second floor of a 13--story residential building.
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Neighbors were startled when a vacant house suddenly exploded and went up in flames overnight in Westfield, New Jersey. CBS New York's Derick Waller reports from the scene.
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A fire broke out Wednesday morning in the Kingsbridge Heights section of the Bronx, sending smoke onto the Major Deegan.
Several businesses were damaged when a fire broke out early Friday morning in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. CBS New York's Christina Fan is live on the scene.
A fire at JFK Airport forced Terminal 8 to be evacuated Wednesday morning, and some flights were impacted. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has an update from the scene.
A fire at John F. Kennedy International Airport forced Terminal 8 to be evacuated Wednesday morning.
Mayor Mike Spano said Yonkers loses about $400,000 every year in property taxes because the MTA does not pay for the bus depot.
New York City police are investigating Monday's death of a 15-month-old boy in Queens.
Brooklyn-based Maimonides Health is merging with NYC Health + Hospitals, New York City health leaders announced.
A second helicopter pilot critically injured in a midair collision in Hammonton, New Jersey has died from his injuries, police said Monday.
Multicolored confetti was launched into Times Square in preparation for the 3,000 pounds of it that will be released on New Year's Eve.
Mayor Mike Spano said Yonkers loses about $400,000 every year in property taxes because the MTA does not pay for the bus depot.
New York City police are investigating Monday's death of a 15-month-old boy in Queens.
Brooklyn-based Maimonides Health is merging with NYC Health + Hospitals, New York City health leaders announced.
Multicolored confetti was launched into Times Square in preparation for the 3,000 pounds of it that will be released on New Year's Eve.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in as New York City's 111th mayor while millions are celebrating on New Year's Eve.
All of New York City was under a dense fog advisory Monday morning, with warmer air in place after freezing rain in the Tri-State Area.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued through 2 a.m. Monday due to the lingering threat of freezing rain in the northern suburbs of NYC.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
A major winter storm pummeled the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.
Shovels and plows will be out later Friday as people in New York City and the surrounding area prepare for a blast of winter.
A second helicopter pilot critically injured in a midair collision in Hammonton, New Jersey has died from his injuries, police said Monday.
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All of New York City was under a dense fog advisory Monday morning, with warmer air in place after freezing rain in the Tri-State Area.
One pilot died and another pilot was critically injured after two helicopters collided midair in Hammonton, New Jersey on Sunday, Dec. 28.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued through 2 a.m. Monday due to the lingering threat of freezing rain in the northern suburbs of NYC.
All of New York City was under a dense fog advisory Monday morning, with warmer air in place after freezing rain in the Tri-State Area.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued through 2 a.m. Monday due to the lingering threat of freezing rain in the northern suburbs of NYC.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
A major winter storm pummeled the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.
Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina blasted CVS for not releasing the surveillance video to police.
Mayor Mike Spano said Yonkers loses about $400,000 every year in property taxes because the MTA does not pay for the bus depot.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in as New York City's 111th mayor while millions are celebrating on New Year's Eve.
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Drumming, dance and hands-on workshops marked the 18th year the Brooklyn Children's Museum is hosting what leaders call New York City's largest family Kwanzaa festival.
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Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
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