2 critically hurt in Harlem fire
The flames broke out around 6 a.m. Thursday at the Martin Luther King Houses.
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The flames broke out around 6 a.m. Thursday at the Martin Luther King Houses.
The department said the fire broke out just before 6 a.m. Firefighters brought it under control an hour later.
Officials said a 46-year-old man was inside with his 36-year-old girlfriend and 5-year-old daughter. He was hospitalized with critical injuries, but they did not survive. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has the latest on the investigation.
Officials say her father and his girlfriend were hospitalized with critical injuries. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has the latest from the scene.
Entrepreneurs celebrated surviving a global pandemic by working together, CBS2's Jessi Mitchell reports.
Dozens gathered in Harlem to celebrate the milestone.
They also held a vigil for the 13,000 people who reportedly die while homeless in the U.S. every year.
Investigators say the shooters approached a 20-year-old man on July 5 in Hamilton Heights.
The transit worker, who does not want to be identified, says he just had to help.
Sources tell CBS2 investigators believe the shooting may have been a case of mistaken identity.
A teenage suspect is now in custody in the deadly shooting of a 14-year-old boy last week in Harlem. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has the latest on the possible motive.
Police have arrested the gunman they say opened fire on two other teens last week, killing a 14-year-old in East Harlem. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has the latest.
At one point, the boy punches an officer, then wrestles him to the ground and puts him in a chokehold.
A New York-based network of mobile health clinics for kids will expand its services with help from a major donation.
A New York-based network of mobile health clinics for kids will expand its services with help from a major donation.
A limited run of Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" attracted crowds to Marcus Garvey Park in Harlem.
A unique take on a Shakespeare classic has audiences arriving in Harlem by the hundreds. CBS2's Jessi Mitchell shows us how the Classical Theatre of Harlem's production of "Twelfth Night" tackles tough topics through humor.
Damon Streeter says the family moved out of the area two years ago to a home in New Jersey to escape gun violence.
Wednesday marks one month since rising college basketball star Darius Lee was gunned down in Harlem. Police are still looking for his killer as his family demands justice. CBS2's Astrid Martinez spoke to loved ones at a prayer vigil.
The family recently left Harlem for a home in Plainfield, New Jersey. CBS2's Nick Caloway hears from his neighbors.
He was identified as 14-year-old Justin Streeter, of Plainfield, New Jersey.
Mayor Eric Adams will be meeting with other leaders to discuss ways to combat the issue. CBS2's John Dias has the latest.
Police say a 15-year-old was also shot, in the leg, and that both boys were targeted by the gunman, who remains at large. CBS2's Alice Gainer has the story.
A 14-year-old was shot in the head and is said to be in very serious condition. A 15-year-old was shot in the leg and is expected to be OK. The hunt is on for the gunman.
CBS2 has learned the 46-year-old woman and her 13-year-old daughter were visiting from Texas.
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.
The Athletics beat the New York Yankees 1-0 Thursday afternoon to clinch their first series at Yankee Stadium since 2016.
Another Mount Vernon, New York, police officer is on the wrong side of the law, prosecutors said.
Another Mount Vernon, New York, police officer is on the wrong side of the law, prosecutors said.
The 3-time Grammy Award-winner will host the 2026 Tonys live on CBS on June 7 in New York City.
A Queens man was arraigned Thursday over his alleged involvement in a fire in Flushing that killed four people, including a child.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said most 2-K seats will operate on a full-day and full-year schedule at a news conference Thursday morning.
New York politicians and family members are calling for stricter rules as they remember the six people killed in a helicopter crash on the Hudson River.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Long Beach, Long Island, is holding a public hearing Tuesday night regarding the loosening of alcohol restrictions on its iconic boardwalk.
First lady Melania Trump delivered a televised statement denying a relationship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said most 2-K seats will operate on a full-day and full-year schedule at a news conference Thursday morning.
The NFL is being investigated for practices that allegedly harm consumers for licensing games to multiple platforms — paid streaming platforms, paid cable networks, and others, sources said.
Tensions are simmering between New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and City Council Speaker Julie Menin over the city budget.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is approaching his 100th day in office, and almost half of New Yorkers say they approve of his job performance, according to a new poll published Wednesday.
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.
The Athletics beat the New York Yankees 1-0 Thursday afternoon to clinch their first series at Yankee Stadium since 2016.
The NFL is being investigated for practices that allegedly harm consumers for licensing games to multiple platforms — paid streaming platforms, paid cable networks, and others, sources said.
Pope Leo enjoyed a lighthearted moment Wednesday as he welcomed the Harlem Globetrotters to St. Peter's Square.
Scottie Scheffler feels rested, Bryson DeChambeau confident, and Rory McIlroy pressure-free as they lead a star-studded field at the 90th Masters.
The Athletics rallied to beat the New York Yankees 3-2 on Wednesday night.
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.
Long before Manhattan's iconic street grid took shape, an English widow planned a Brooklyn community that helped shape the city today.
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 honorary starters took the ceremonial first tee shot before the 90th Masters at Augusta National Golf Club.
A new poll shows how New Jersey residents are feeling about Gov. Mikie Sherrill as she marks 100 days in office.
A Queens man was arraigned Thursday over his alleged involvement in a fire that killed four people, including a child, last month. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
The NYPD arrested two teenage boys for subway surfing in the Bronx on Wednesday.
Spot & Tango says it's looking to hire contractors to sniff dog breath and accept dog kisses for $1,000 an hour.
