Deadly crash on Hudson River raises new questions about the safety of helicopter tours
Aa a federal investigation begins, some lawmakers are calling for the company's license to be revoked. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan reports.
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Aa a federal investigation begins, some lawmakers are calling for the company's license to be revoked. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan reports.
Dive teams returned to the Hudson River on Saturday to try to recover the final pieces of wreckage from Thursday's fatal helicopter crash.
The six victims of Thursday's deadly Hudson River helicopter crash were honored Saturday at an emotional wreath-laying ceremony at Pier 40 in Lower Manhattan.
Family and friends of those killed in the tragic Hudson River helicopter crash are sharing memories as a heartfelt tribute to all six victims took place Saturday. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
Mayor Eric Adams and a relative of the family killed in the helicopter crash on the Hudson River held a press conference.
Experts say one of the missing helicopter parts could be the key to figuring out what caused the crash. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Five of the six victims of the Hudson River helicopter crash in NYC have been identified as Siemens executive Agustin Escobar Canadas and his family.
Officials have released the names of the victims in Thursday's deadly helicopter crash. The cause is still not known.
Sightseeing helicopters pack New York City's sky. Tourists pay hundreds to see the view. The crash is prompting calls for change. CBS News New York's Mahsa Saeidi reports.
NTSB Chairman Jennifer Homendy said the agency will not speculate on cause. Meanwhile, we're learning more about the victims. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman and Alice Gainer have team coverage.
NTSB Chairman Jennifer Homendy said the agency will not speculate on the cause of the crash. Watch her full briefing.
Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board are looking into Thursday's deadly Hudson River helicopter crash. CBS News New York Ali Bauman and Natalie Duddridge have team coverage.
The FAA and NTSB are investigating what went wrong, and officials are expected to provide an update sometime Friday. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
A large portion of the helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River was removed overnight, as the victims are being identified. Christina Fan and Kristie Keleshian have team coverage.
CBS News New York's Dan Rice, who reports from Chopper 2 and flies over the Hudson River daily, says video points to a "catastrophic failure of the aircraft."
Dan Rice, who reports from Chopper 2, says the helicopter's main rotor appeared to detach before it plunged into the water.
Six people are dead after a helicopter plunged into the Hudson River. We're learning new details about the crash and the company that operated the helicopter.
A family of five tourists, including children, and a pilot were killed when a helicopter plunged into the Hudson River near Jersey City, New Jersey.
Mayor Eric Adams said his heart goes out to the family of Spanish tourists and the pilot killed in the helicopter crash on the Hudson River.
Broadcastify audio reveals the initial response as emergency crews were dispatched to the deadly helicopter crash on the Hudson River.
A family of five from Spain was on board the helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River, CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Ret. U.S. Navy Captain Armen Kurdian shares what investigators will be looking for in the Hudson River helicopter crash.
CBS News New York's Dan Rice, who flies over the Hudson River daily, reacts to what witnesses described as a helicopter crashed into the river.
Witnesses described a loud noise just before a helicopter crashed into the Hudson River, killing six people on board.
CBS News meteorologist Nikki Nolan describes the conditions near the scene of a helicopter crash on the Hudson River near Jersey City.
Montclair School District Board of Education members broke down in tears as they voted to close Renaissance Middle School.
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Brooklyn Nets 121-92 on Wednesday night for their 10th straight win.
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A New York City Council employee who was detained by ICE more than two months ago must be deported, a federal judge says.
Mets fans got a sneak peek Wednesday at the new food coming to Citi Field's menu for the 2026 season.
A New York City Council employee who was detained by ICE more than two months ago must be deported, a federal judge says.
Mets fans got a sneak peek Wednesday at the new food coming to Citi Field's menu for the 2026 season.
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The NYPD commissioner is slamming the federal government for cutting counterterrorism funds as she says the city remains on a heightened terror alert for the foreseeable future.
More than two years after a fire destroyed their Queens building, tenants say repairs have not even begun. Now, they're taking their landlord to court.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Montclair School District Board of Education members broke down in tears as they voted to close Renaissance Middle School.
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Officials say James Hadley, a New Jersey coach and educator, may have assaulted other victims.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
Ten people and six vehicles were involved in the fatal accident on Long Island, according to New York State Police. Two people in their 80s were killed.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
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The Mamdani administration has asked a court to allow them to stop representing former Mayor Eric Adams in a sexual assault case.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrated his first St. Patrick's Day as mayor with a dramatic show of respect for groups he may have offended in the past.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the MTA have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for withholding funds designed to extend the Second Avenue subway west into Harlem.
The Senate voted to begin a marathon debate on the SAVE America Act, an elections bill that President Trump has been pressing Republicans to pass.
A long-time New York City driver says he monitored his E-ZPass account and paid his tolls, but he was still hit with huge late fees.
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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.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
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Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Brooklyn Nets 121-92 on Wednesday night for their 10th straight win.
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The WNBA and its players' union reached a verbal agreement on a transformational new collective bargaining agreement early Wednesday morning, both sides said.
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The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
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Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
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The Senate has begun a marathon debate session over an elections bill dubbed the SAVE America Act. President Trump has been pushing for the legislation, claiming it's needed to prevent cheating, but Democrats argue it's really about voter suppression. Erica Brown reports from Capitol Hill.
A New York City Council employee who was detained by ICE more than two months ago must be deported, a federal judge says. The City Council speaker is calling the decision outrageous. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
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