Cause Of Fire At Historic Lower East Side Synagogue Under Investigation
The fire broke out at around 7 p.m. Sunday at the Beth Hamedrash Hagodol synagogue on Norfolk Street near Broome Street.
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The fire broke out at around 7 p.m. Sunday at the Beth Hamedrash Hagodol synagogue on Norfolk Street near Broome Street.
Authorities say the flames broke out at Congregation Beth Hamedrash on Norfolk Street around 7:00 p.m.
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Stormy weather will return to the New York City area Tuesday after a brief reprieve.
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While the air quality is improving, haze still lingers as New Yorkers brace for upcoming rain and possibly severe storms Saturday.
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Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
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An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
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