Massive Bronx fire was sparked by lithium-ion batteries, FDNY says
The FDNY has confirmed a fire that tore through three homes in the Bronx on Sunday was sparked by lithium-ion batteries.
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The FDNY has confirmed a fire that tore through three homes in the Bronx on Sunday was sparked by lithium-ion batteries.
Multiple people were hurt, including several firefighters. Mayor Eric Adams was on scene Monday afternoon providing an update on the investigation. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Protesters in St. Albans, Queens, are rallying against a plan to build a lithium-ion battery farm in their neighborhood.
NineDot's proposal for a battery storage facility in St. Albans, Queens, has been getting blowback from residents. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo sat in on the meeting, where board members and residents raised concerns and grilled representatives of the energy company seeking approval and touting savings.
One of the country's largest battery energy storage sites is about to be built on Staten Island, but families say by the time they learned of the plan, it was already a done deal.
New York City officials announced Monday they will install e-bike battery charging stations on sidewalks in an effort to reduce apartment fires.
The Department of Transportation says it will help reduce apartment fires caused by lithium-ion batteries.
Local leaders and community advocates gathered along McDonald Avenue in Gravesend on Sunday afternoon. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Tensions are sparking in southern Brooklyn as residents learn of lithium-ion battery energy storage systems moving into vacant storefronts and lots along industrial corridors, many just steps from residential homes.
Residents are pushing back against two lithium-ion battery storage facilities because of safety, environmental, and noise concerns. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger has the story.
The house fire in Flushing injured four people. The FDNY says lithium-ion batteries were found inside.
New York City is looking to expand its program offering e-bike battery charging stations on city sidewalks. It's an effort to get lithium-ion batteries out of apartments and avoid fires.
New York City is looking to expand its program offering e-bike battery charging stations on city sidewalks. It's an effort to get lithium-ion batteries out of apartments and avoid fires. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
A federal bill that could help prevent e-bike and e-scooter battery fires is finally nearing the finish line, according to the FDNY.
A federal bill that could help prevent lithium-ion battery fires is finally nearing the finish line, according to the FDNY. Investigative reporter Tim McNicholas has been covering this story for years and explains what happens if the bill gets the greenlight.
FAA data shows that lithium battery fires on U.S. flights have risen 388% since 2015, now occurring nearly twice a week.
A CBS News New York investigation found online loopholes may be putting New York City's effort to prevent lithium-ion battery fires at risk.
A CBS News New York investigation found online sellers may be putting New York City's effort to prevent lithium-ion battery fires at risk. Tim McNicholas reports.
One man is dead and several other people were hurt in a fire at a multifamily home in the Bronx Thursday night.
Two people were injured in the blaze in the University Heights section of the borough on Sunday morning. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
A lithium-ion battery sparked a deadly fire early Wednesday morning in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, the FDNY says.
A Brooklyn house fire that injured nine people and a Queens barge fire this week were sparked by lithium-ion batteries, FDNY said.
A massive house fire that injured nine people and a huge barge fire were sparked by lithium-ion batteries, the FDNY determined. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
A burning pile of trash was dumped on a suburban New York street this week after a lithium-ion battery started burning in the back of a garbage truck. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello has more on the do's and don'ts of battery disposal.
Norman Powell scored 19 points, Kel'el Ware finished with 16, and the Heat survived a wild finish to beat the Knicks 115-113 on Monday night.
At least two dozen people were displaced following a fire that spread across multiple home in Roselle, New Jersey, on Monday night.
Former Harvard President Larry Summers said Monday he's "deeply ashamed" after messages between him and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were released last week.
The Turtle Back Zoo in New Jersey joined the relatively few in the U.S. that routinely give the public a view of veterinary care.
Doctors were afraid Connor Dubeau, a Smithtown West High School senior, would not walk again after he broke a bone in his neck diving into rocky waters at Gilgo Beach.
Doctors were afraid Connor Dubeau, a Smithtown West High School senior, would not walk again after he broke a bone in his neck diving into rocky waters at Gilgo Beach.
A woman at a New York City spa claims she saw a hidden camera in a locker room where she and other women were naked.
New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd remains hospitalized after being wounded in a shooting early Sunday morning in Midtown.
Millions of family caregivers across the U.S. are providing unpaid care to loved ones with aging illnesses. The Credit for Caring Act could ease the financial burden.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute announces its spring exhibition, which typically inspires the dress code for the evening.
The New York City area will see an unusual temperature pattern Sunday as a strong cold front marches through the region.
A severe geomagnetic storm brought the northern lights, or aurora borealis, back to the New York City area on Wednesday night.
Tuesday is Veterans Day, and it's a First Alert Weather Day due to the cold and wind.
A freeze warning goes into effect Monday across the New York City area as the coldest weather of the season so far arrives.
It comes after last week's deadly storm brought damaging winds that knocked down trees around the city and the Tri-State Area.
At least two dozen people were displaced following a fire that spread across multiple home in Roselle, New Jersey, on Monday night.
The Turtle Back Zoo in New Jersey joined the relatively few in the U.S. that routinely give the public a view of veterinary care.
The FAA says it is asking Newark air traffic controllers to stay in Philadelphia for two more years as it tries to improve staffing levels.
Two South Brunswick, N.J. officers pulled a man from a crashed, burning car just moments before it became fully engulfed. The rescue was caught on video.
The gun violence in Newark, N.J. killed 10-year-old Jordan Garcia and 21-year-old Kiyah Mae Scott, according to Essex County prosecutors.
Doctors were afraid Connor Dubeau, a Smithtown West High School senior, would not walk again after he broke a bone in his neck diving into rocky waters at Gilgo Beach.
The New York City area will see an unusual temperature pattern Sunday as a strong cold front marches through the region.
A surge of rare pelican sightings in New York City raises the possibility the southern birds may start calling the area home.
A 13-year-old boy was thrown from his e-bike after striking and killing a deer in East Islip, Long Island.
The historic Wells Farm on the border of Riverhead and Northville on Long Island went up in flames Wednesday evening.
Former Harvard President Larry Summers said Monday he's "deeply ashamed" after messages between him and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were released last week.
New York Attorney General Letitia James' lawyers accused the Trump administration of "outrageous government conduct," arguing the fraud charges against her were intended to punish James for her opposition to President Trump.
Millions of family caregivers across the U.S. are providing unpaid care to loved ones with aging illnesses. The Credit for Caring Act could ease the financial burden.
President Trump plans to meet with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, the president said Sunday night.
The Federal Aviation Administration says it is lifting all restrictions on commercial flights that were imposed during the government shutdown.
The Turtle Back Zoo in New Jersey joined the relatively few in the U.S. that routinely give the public a view of veterinary care.
Doctors were afraid Connor Dubeau, a Smithtown West High School senior, would not walk again after he broke a bone in his neck diving into rocky waters at Gilgo Beach.
Millions of family caregivers across the U.S. are providing unpaid care to loved ones with aging illnesses. The Credit for Caring Act could ease the financial burden.
Natural coral is being used to help those suffering from knee osteoarthritis who may not need a total knee replacement.
As researchers get closer to making pig kidney transplants work in humans, patients in need of donations have new hope.
The event, organized by the Vatican's culture ministry, drew stars including Spike Lee, Cate Blanchett and Judd Apatow.
America's largest festival for non-fiction cinema opens Nov. 12, offering more than 115 feature-length documentaries plus short films, available in NYC theaters and streaming. Check out the remarkable lineup.
Actress Eva LaRue opens up about her yearslong stalker and the two-part documentary detailing her experience.
The Radio City Rockettes celebrated their 100th anniversary with a street renaming ceremony outside Radio City Music Hall.
Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny are among the artists with the most Grammy nominations this year.
Norman Powell scored 19 points, Kel'el Ware finished with 16, and the Heat survived a wild finish to beat the Knicks 115-113 on Monday night.
Doctors were afraid Connor Dubeau, a Smithtown West High School senior, would not walk again after he broke a bone in his neck diving into rocky waters at Gilgo Beach.
New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd remains hospitalized after being wounded in a shooting early Sunday morning in Midtown.
The New York Jets are benching QB Justin Field and will start Tyrod Taylor on Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens, a person with knowledge of the decision said.
Ross Colton and Victor Oloffson scored in a 1:19 span in the second period to help the streaking Avalanche beat the Islanders 4-1 on Sunday night.
In one of Brooklyn's most contaminated industrial corridors, a small nursery is cultivating thousands of native plants to restore greenspace, bolster climate resilience, and reconnect neighbors with nature.
Business owners in Gravesend say abandoned and double-parked cars are clogging McDonald Avenue, hurting their livelihoods and creating dangerous conditions.
At the Malikah Safety Center in Astoria, Queens, Muslim women are learning more than just self-defense.
The homeowner said he had a valid reason for sawing down the trees at Powell's Cove Park and was not trying to break the law.
Residents and transit advocates call for for more transparency and community input before the plan is finalized.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn says the daylight hours in the Tri-State Area will feature sun and clouds with a high of around 47.
Police say he was responding to a violent confrontation between Brooklyn neighbors that ended with both of them dead. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the story from Brownsville.
As CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports, Epstein survivors have released an emotional video in a plea to Congress.
Firefighters worked for hours to put out the flames. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis has the latest on the investigation.
Chopper 2 was over the scene of the four-alarm blaze on East 9th Street on Monday night. No injuries were reported.
