Long Island teen, mom credited with saving neighbor from house fire
A Long Island high schooler and his mom are being credited with saving a sleeping neighbor from a house fire.
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A Long Island high schooler and his mom are being credited with saving a sleeping neighbor from a house fire.
Large fire breaks out at a house in Broad Channel, Queens.
Firefighters worked feverishly to stop the flames from spreading during a house fire in Elmhurst, Queens, on Monday night. One person is still missing after the deadly fire, and nine are injured.
A Bronx building was destroyed by fire early Wednesday morning, with the brutally cold temperatures proving to be a major challenge for firefighters.
A New Jersey man who was praised for trying to save an 82-year-old neighbor from a fire this summer has now been charged with her murder.
A Queens community is in shock after a fire ripped through a home early Sunday, killing a 95-year-old woman and injuring two other members of the family.
A five-alarm five that destroyed several homes in Roselle, New Jersey, on Monday night displaced 38 people. Some residents said they lost everything.
At least two dozen people were displaced following a fire that spread across multiple home in Roselle, New Jersey, on Monday night.
When crews arrived on the scene on Williams Avenue in the New Lots section, there were large flames on the first floor in the back of the building, FDNY officials said.
When disaster strikes, the last thing you need to think about is being ripped off, but officials say it's happening across Long Island's eastern county.
Footage from Ring cameras shows a stunning scene, as the neighbors, surrounded by flames, ring the bell, and bang on doors and windows.
The FDNY has confirmed a fire that tore through three homes in the Bronx on Sunday was sparked by lithium-ion batteries.
More than a dozen first responders were injured battling fire Sunday in the University Heights section of the Bronx.
The Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office said a criminal investigation is underway after an explosion and house fire in Washington Township killed two people.
Award-winning singer-songwriter Jill Sobule died in a house fire early Thursday morning in Woodbury, Minnesota, her publicist has confirmed.
An early Easter morning house fire in Queens killed three people, and a fourth person is fighting for their life, the FDNY said Sunday.
Police officers raced into a burning New Jersey home and saved a woman's life, and the heroic rescue was captured on camera.
Two girls, 6 and 8, died in a fire that tore through a multi-family home in Newark, according to New Jersey investigators.
The victims were only 6 and 8 years old, respectively. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal spoke to neighbors.
The boys' quick-thinking helped save their neighbors house and lives after they spotted something on the roof. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Police are questioning someone following an intentional house fire in Brooklyn that killed a 70-year-old man.
West Orange fire officials have not confirmed the victims' identities or relationship, but neighbors say an older couple lived there with their cat for at least two decades.
The FDNY was called just before 2 a.m. Tuesday about a fire burning on East 212th Street.
Officials told CBS New York the blaze started in a vacant home, and spread quickly to three others.
Police said the flames started at around 11:30 a.m. in a residential building on Summer Avenue, and then spread to two homes.
The brutal winter took out much of Southold Town Beach's sand and parking lot, forcing it to close for swimming this summer.
The Drug Enforcement Administration announced the bust of three fentanyl packaging mills in New York City on Friday.
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 after attending a funeral service at a Queens church, the NYPD said. No arrests have been made.
The brutal winter took out much of Southold Town Beach's sand and parking lot, forcing it to close for swimming this summer.
The Drug Enforcement Administration announced the bust of three fentanyl packaging mills in New York City on Friday.
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 after attending a funeral service at a Queens church, the NYPD said. No arrests have been made.
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.
The brutal winter took out much of Southold Town Beach's sand and parking lot, forcing it to close for swimming this summer.
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.
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.
A man who authorities say entered the United States illegally is charged in a brutal murder in Florida. CBS News New York's Naomi Ruchim has details on the case that has the attention of President Trump.
A man was shot and killed outside a Queens church as a funeral was wrapping up Friday. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
The stars of the Broadway musical "Ragtime" gave a special performance at the Union Square subway station Friday. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
With just over two months to go until the FIFA World Cup begins, the New York-New Jersey host committee has announced its ambassadors.
First responders found an osprey tangled in a fishing line and stuck on a tree branch in Port Washington.
