Eyewitness describes capturing crane collapse on video
We're learning more about what may have caused the initial fire, as CBS New York's John Dias hears from a man who saw it all unfold.
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We're learning more about what may have caused the initial fire, as CBS New York's John Dias hears from a man who saw it all unfold.
Social media video shows the dramatic scene when the crane arm came down, crashing into a building across the street.
The impact is still being felt this morning, as streets remain closed, including the area when you get out of the Lincoln Tunnel. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has what you need to know for your commute.
There are concerns and questions this morning about exactly why the crane caught fire and came crashing down Wednesday in Hell's Kitchen. CBS New York's John Dias has the latest from the scene.
Buildings inspectors say they've had one unrelated violation on the project when it hit a Con Edison vault.
Wednesday's crane collapse in Manhattan was affecting traffic hours later. Dan Rice reports from Chopper 2. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3rJT7tj
Wednesday's crane collapse created a lot of chaos, scaring neighbors and forcing some people to change their plans. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal spoke with some hotel guests who were forced from their rooms. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3qdZK6B
The NYPD says 10th Avenue will most likely remain closed most of the day Thursday after Wednesday's crane collapse in Hell's Kitchen. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3rJT7tj
CBS New York's Christina Fan speaks with construction workers on the scene who say they're shaken up but OK.
A crane went up in flames Wednesday morning high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3pXU9kN
We speak with John Jay College fire sciences expert Glenn Corbett as crews work to clean up a crane fire and partial collapse in Hell's Kitchen. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3pXU9kN
CBS New York's Alice Gainer is on the scene where the mayor and other city officials just provided an update.
The owners of wood- and coal-fired ovens may face major financial decisions.
The Actors' Temple in Hell's Kitchen has been showcasing the rich Jewish culture in the performing arts for over a century.
When illegal activity is discovered, like selling cannabis without a license, the landlords face fines.
It happened just before 6 p.m. Saturday at Ninth Avenue and West 46th Street in Hell's Kitchen.
A shooting in Hell's Kitchen had pedestrians running for cover Saturday.
Jayqwan Hamilton was arrested Monday in connection with the 2022 deaths of Julio Ramirez and John Umberger.
The latest suspect caught and charged with drugging and robbing people in Hell's Kitchen was arraigned Tuesday. In two cases, the victims died in overdoses. CBS2's Dave Carlin reports.
Jayqwan Hamilton was arrested Monday in connection with the deaths of Julio Ramirez and John Umberger. Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell and DA Alvin Bragg spoke out about the arrest.
A third suspect has been arraigned in the deadly drugging and robberies of at least two men after nights out in Hell's Kitchen.
Jayqwan Hamilton was seen leaving the 7th Precinct in Lower Manhattan on Monday night. His arrest is in connection with the deaths of Julio Ramirez and John Umberger last year. CBS2's Kristine Johnson reports.
Police say Jayqwan Hamilton was taken into custody on Monday afternoon in Manhattan.
Julio Ramirez and John Umberger were both killed in separate cases in 2022.
Police say a 44-year-old man was stabbed in the leg by a group of suspects who made anti-gay statements.
We're getting new insight into how Cornell University Police handled the case of an alleged fraternity gang rape back in 2024.
A Brooklyn man has been arrested in connection to the hit-and-run death of former Nickelodeon actress Kianna Underwood.
In June 2026, the Office of the New York City Comptroller found that in Harlem, more than 1 in 10 storefronts that were previously occupied by a small business are now vacant.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul held a meeting Tuesday about artificial intelligence's impact on the state.
New Jersey's former lieutenant governor is speaking out in an exclusive interview just days after stepping down.
We're getting new insight into how Cornell University Police handled the case of an alleged fraternity gang rape back in 2024.
A Brooklyn man has been arrested in connection to the hit-and-run death of former Nickelodeon actress Kianna Underwood.
In June 2026, the Office of the New York City Comptroller found that in Harlem, more than 1 in 10 storefronts that were previously occupied by a small business are now vacant.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul held a meeting Tuesday about artificial intelligence's impact on the state.
The New York Botanical Garden will be celebrating Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, with seasonal colors and vibrant displays in the Bronx from Oct. 3 through Nov. 2.
Although fall has recently just begun, much attention is already being turned to the upcoming winter.
The nor'easter that has been bringing bands of rain and heavy winds to New York, New Jersey and the Tri-State Area is finally clearing out.
The nor'easter is winding down, but the Tri-State Area will continue to feel its effects well into Monday.
A nor'easter is bringing more serious concerns to the Tri-State Area Sunday.
This weekend's nor'easter is bringing coastal flooding concerns and bands of rain to New York City and the Tri-State Area.
New Jersey's former lieutenant governor is speaking out in an exclusive interview just days after stepping down.
A woman was repeatedly punched in the face during an unprovoked assault outside her home in Newark, New Jersey.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill is working with federal partners to help New Jersey beach towns recover from the weekend nor'easter.
Most minimum-wage workers in the Garden State will get a pay increase at the start of 2027.
Although fall has recently just begun, much attention is already being turned to the upcoming winter.
CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan has more on how Massapequa High put an end to the nation's longest active winning streak on Monday night.
After three days of nor'easter conditions on Long Island, the cleanup and damage assessment continued on Monday.
As CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports, the South Shore town of Lindenhurst was hit especially hard.
Although fall has recently just begun, much attention is already being turned to the upcoming winter.
Lindenhurst residents are coping with inundating waters. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
New Jersey's former lieutenant governor is speaking out in an exclusive interview just days after stepping down.
A Staten Island judge has ordered New York City officials to start their pied-à-terre tax rollout over.
President Trump and the leaders of the country's largest artificial intelligence companies have signed a set of voluntary safety standards, as calls mount for tighter guardrails on powerful AI technology.
The initiative focuses on crime prevention and education, and seeks to celebrate Jewish life.
One of the highest-profile races in the midterm election cycle is the battle for New York's 17th Congressional District between two-term Republican incumbent Mike Lawler and Democratic challenger Cait Conley.
CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram shares the personal details of her life-or-death brain aneurysm scare.
An 86-year-old Long Island grandfather is cancer-free thanks to medical advances and a doctor who took on a risky case.
New York City health officials have identified cooling towers potentially linked to a Legionnaires' disease cluster in the South Bronx.
NYU Langone has reached an agreement with the Justice Department to end gender-affirming care for minors.
A second person has died in the Legionnaires' disease cluster in the South Bronx.
Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding in "Saved By The Bell," has died. He was 75.
Madonna won Artist of the Year while Taylor Swift became the most awarded artist in Video Music Awards history.
Challenging documentaries and award-winning features are among the offerings of New York City's leading cinema event, starring such luminaries as Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Godzilla.
The 2026 Global Citizen Festival that was set to take over the Great Lawn in New York City's Central Park Saturday has been canceled.
The anonymous woman who accused Jay-Z of sexually assaulting her said in a new court filing that she never met the rap mogul.
Injured Yankees captain Aaron Judge was left off New York's roster for its AL Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox starting Tuesday night.
Aaron Judge hopes to talk his way onto the Yankees roster for the AL Wild Card Series and into the starting lineup against the Red Sox.
The Minnesota Vikings are moving on from former first-round pick quarterback J.J. McCarthy.
Andrés Chaparro homered twice and the Nationals defeated the Mets 6-4 on Sunday in the season finale for both teams.
The Giants held on to beat the Titans 12-7 on Sunday, but lost their most important defensive player, Brian Burns, to a knee injury.
In June 2026, the Office of the New York City Comptroller found that in Harlem, more than 1 in 10 storefronts that were previously occupied by a small business are now vacant.
A weeks-long effort to build an accessible outdoor gathering space brings South Brooklyn's Jewish community together for Sukkot.
Maimonides Medical Center expanded its neonatal intensive care unit to 48 beds in 2024, the largest Level IV NICU in Brooklyn, as families navigate lengthy hospital stays with their most fragile newborns.
Neighbors have been waiting since 2021 for the bridge over the Belt Parkway to be rebuilt and reconnect Bath Beach with the waterfront.
The People's Theatre now has its first permanent home in more than 15 years, thanks to help from theater legends from the neighborhood, like Lin-Manuel Miranda.
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.
President Trump says there's no need for the government to add restrictions on AI. The president met with AI executives at the White House. Nancy Cordes reports on what was discussed.
Lindsay Clancy was back in court Tuesday for a hearing that will determine if she'll face a retrial for killing her three children. Clancy's lawyer is now claiming there's no evidence that she even killed them. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Tenants face uncertainty in the Bronx almost a week after a deadly apartment building fire. As CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports, some displaced residents met with a City Council member to find out more about moving forward after the fire.
The Yankees began their push to the post-season Tuesday, taking on the Red Sox in the Wild Card Series. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
A Brooklyn man has been arrested in connection to the hit-and-run death of former Nickelodeon actress Kianna Underwood.
