West Orange fire kills man and woman trapped inside townhouse
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.
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.
Neighbors tell CBS New York they heard an explosion then walked outside to see the home engulfed in flames.
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FDNY Firefighter Kevin Paulicelli is on the road to recovery after receiving life-saving drug hydroxocobalamin.
Jalen Brunson suffered a fracture hand in the second half of the Knicks' 130-109 loss to the Pacers on Sunday.
Despite some lingering clouds, Sunday will be a nice finish to the weekend. Highs will reach the low 70s.
At least five small businesses in Hell's Kitchen have either had a break-in or been vandalized in just the last week.
Despite some lingering clouds, Sunday will be a nice finish to the weekend. Highs will reach the low 70s.
Today's weather looks to be the pick of the week, as skies clear and temperatures climb.
Temperatures around New York and New Jersey will rebound nicely Monday, as highs reach the upper 60s and low 70s.
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Sunday night may offer a chance to see the northern lights in suburban areas of New York City after an "extreme" geomagnetic storm reached Earth on Friday.
Despite some lingering clouds, Sunday will be a nice finish to the weekend. Highs will reach the low 70s.
Today's weather looks to be the pick of the week, as skies clear and temperatures climb.
A federal judge is considering if lawsuits against NYC congestion pricing should proceed after hours of arguments from people suing to stop the new tolls.
A doctor from New Jersey is one of more than a dozen volunteers who are stranded at a hospital in Gaza and calling on the U.S. government to get them home.
The Giants plan to wear their new "Century Red" uniform up to twice during the 2024 season.
Despite some lingering clouds, Sunday will be a nice finish to the weekend. Highs will reach the low 70s.
A federal judge is considering if lawsuits against NYC congestion pricing should proceed after hours of arguments from people suing to stop the new tolls.
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Mother's Day was mostly a gloomy day in New York City and across the Tri-State Area.
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Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
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Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs posted a video on social media apologizing for his "inexcusable" behavior and that he takes "full responsibility" for his actions.
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Traffic safety advocates in Brooklyn say the redesign of McGuinness Boulevard is inadequate, and they want changes to be implemented.
Maimonides Medical Center in Borough Park neighbors two communities that house a large Asian American population.
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As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
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A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
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