Intentional house fire in Brooklyn kills 70-year-old man, NYPD says
Police are questioning someone following an intentional house fire in Brooklyn that killed a 70-year-old man.
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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.
Both officers shot in East Lansdowne are expected to survive, and six members of the Le family are unaccounted for, Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer said.
CBS New York Kristine Johnson has the latest.
The flames broke out just before 11 p.m. inside a two-story home on 66th Avenue in Rego Park.
Witnesses told CBS New York's Lori Bordonaro one man jumped from the second floor to escape the flames.
An 86-year-old woman and 61-year-old man were killed. They were believed to be a mother and son.
Officials said an 86-year-old woman and a 61-year-old man were killed Monday night. CBS New York's Maurice Dubois reports.
Officials said an 83-year-old woman and a 26-year-old woman were hospitalized with smoke inhalation.
Fire officials say three people inside the home managed to get out, but then one of the residents ran back inside.
Fire officials say three people inside the home managed to get out, but then one of the residents ran back inside. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Commissioner Laura Kavanagh issued strong words for retailers who continue to sell uncertified batteries, and food delivery companies whose workers use scooters and e-bikes.
Over 130 firefighters, EMTs and paramedics responded. All three floors of the brownstone were completely charred.
CBS New York's Jim Smith has the latest.
The blaze broke out at around 1 a.m. Sunday in Far Rockaway. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
The flames spread through the first floor of the home on Sheffield Avenue on Monday night.
Two of the injuries were said to be serious. CBS New York's Maurice Dubois has the story.
Fire department officials said the blaze started just before 6 a.m. on Grandview Avenue.
It happened early Monday in the town of Washingtonville. CBS New York's Tony Aiello has the story.
A fourth body has been recovered in Atlantic County as crews returned to the site of a deadly house explosion.
Franklin Township Police, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office, ATF, State Police and FBI are working together on the investigation.
Neighbors said nine were living in the Ocean County home, a family with three generations.
An airmass that originated in the tropics continues to influence the weather in the New York City area.
The New York Mets matched a season high with their fourth straight win by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-4.
Roads throughout Manhattan will close to drivers for the second weekend in a row on Saturday for New York City Summer Streets.
A group of New York City homeowners is suing to delay the implementation of the new pied-à-terre tax, saying Mayor Zohran Mamdani bungled the rollout.
A camper and two lifeguards went to a Newark pool expecting a normal summer day. A child's life depended on all three.
An airmass that originated in the tropics continues to influence the weather in the New York City area.
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A group of New York City homeowners is suing to delay the implementation of the new pied-à-terre tax, saying Mayor Zohran Mamdani bungled the rollout.
The New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council claims The High Line Hotel tested positive for Legionella bacteria twice this summer.
At 10 a.m. Saturday, New York City will see its first Jamaica Rising Day Parade, which is set to take place in Brooklyn.
An airmass that originated in the tropics continues to influence the weather in the New York City area.
Friday evening brought yet another round of prolific thunderstorms to the Tri-State Area.
A 16-year-old boy was killed after he was hit Wednesday night by a Metro-North train going from Danbury to South Norwalk, police said.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
New York City and parts of New Jersey were under a flood watch due to downpours and strong storms Monday.
An airmass that originated in the tropics continues to influence the weather in the New York City area.
A camper and two lifeguards went to a Newark pool expecting a normal summer day. A child's life depended on all three.
Friday evening brought yet another round of prolific thunderstorms to the Tri-State Area.
An emotional vigil was held in Garfield, New Jersey, on Thursday to remember two children who died after being swept into the Passaic River.
A massive 8-foot python was found in a New Jersey backyard. The 40-pound snake is now safely back in a cage, but not before it gave residents in Freehold a scare.
New York State Police are urging people across the region to report any sightings of 32-year-old Thomas Ryan, who is wanted in connection with the death of his father. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Dozens of teenagers on Long Island are spending the summer helping their senior neighbors, and they're getting paid for it. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Friday evening brought yet another round of prolific thunderstorms to the Tri-State Area.
There's been a fourth case of tularemia in Suffolk County this year, Health Commissioner Dr. Gregson Pigott confirmed Thursday. The rare tick-borne disease is also known as rabbit fever.
A Long Island man is walking the final miles of what has been a remarkable summer journey. He's covered the entire length of New York state, including Long Island. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff introduces us to the man behind the miles. To learn more, visit empirestatewalk.org.
A group of New York City homeowners is suing to delay the implementation of the new pied-à-terre tax, saying Mayor Zohran Mamdani bungled the rollout.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of documents and images related to UFOs, the fifth disclosure in recent months about the strange encounters.
The Supreme Court in June struck down President Trump's earlier executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is reacting after voters in Michigan chose a progressive Democrat over a moderate.
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony before the committee last week.
The New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council claims The High Line Hotel tested positive for Legionella bacteria twice this summer.
Several lawsuits were announced Thursday against New York City and others connected to a deadly 2025 Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
The source of exposure for the Legionnaires cluster on Manhattan's Upper East Side has been eliminated, according to the New York City Health Department.
A seventh person has died from Legionnaires' disease in connection with the Upper East Side cluster, New York City's health commissioner said Thursday.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
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A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
The New York Mets matched a season high with their fourth straight win by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-4.
It was the third series sweep for the Mets this season and first on the road.
Some lights atop Yankee Stadium briefly went dark a couple of times in the first inning Wednesday night.
Bo Bichette singled off Matt Festa to score automatic runner Francisco Lindor in the 10th inning, helping the Mets to a wild 6-5 victory over the Guardians.
The Bayonne 12U Little League team from New Jersey is heading to the Metro Region Tournament with their sights set on the Little League World Series.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
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Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
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.
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A historic water crisis is unfolding right now in Puerto Rico. Facing the worst drought in decades, the island has begun rationing running water to 180,000 customers near San Juan. Lilia Luciano reports.
New York State Police are urging people across the region to report any sightings of 32-year-old Thomas Ryan, who is wanted in connection with the death of his father. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Another round of severe weather moved through the Tri-State Area on Friday, bringing flooding to New Jersey and causing a lightning strike in Westchester County. CBS News New York's Scott Padgett, Adi Guajardo and Andrew Ramos report.
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