Unstable building in Midtown forces evacuations, street closures
The unstable building is the former Pfizer headquarters in Midtown Manhattan that is being converted into apartments.
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The unstable building is the former Pfizer headquarters in Midtown Manhattan that is being converted into apartments.
Video from inside the building show two columns buckled on the 21st floor. Officials said floors were sagging between the 21st and the 26th floor. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner, Tim McNicholas, Mahsa Saeidi have team coverage, and Glenn Corbett, a professor at John Jay College, provides additional insight.
Civil engineer Mike Shenoda of Famingdale State College spoke with CBS News New York's about the unstable building in Midtown Manhattan and what's involved in stabilizing it.
A 37-story building in the process of being converted from office to residential is unstable with several columns buckled. Watch the full news conference by NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and other first responders.
Nine buildings, including schools, were evacuated after buckling columns caused major structural damage to a building in Midtown East. CBS News New York's Liza Rozner and Tim McNicholas report.
The couple is expected to have their big day at Madison Square Garden, prompting heavy security and some road closures. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
The two who climbed the Empire State Building were officially charged after they allegedly broke into multiple restricted areas. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Law enforcement expert Richard Esposito discusses the NYPD's response to the daredevil stunt and what the two climbers are being charged with.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's long-awaited wedding celebration is reportedly taking place over the next few days in Midtown Manhattan. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
A fire in Midtown prompted a large response of more than 300 firefighters on Tuesday morning. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
The 2026 Puerto Rican Day Parade stepped off in Midtown Manhattan on Sunday, amid a busy weekend in the city.
A woman fell into an uncovered manhole after she stepped out of her car in Midtown Manhattan. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
A 17-year-old has been arrested in the deadly stabbing of a man in Times Square Monday night, police said Thursday. The suspect told police it started as part of a social media trend.
Police are looking for three suspects who they say ran away after a man was stabbed to death in New York City's Times Square on Monday night.
A limited edition shoe drop at a Vans store in Midtown Manhattan sparked chaos Thursday and landed two people in handcuffs.
A redevelopment project that is projected to add some $6 billion into Midtown may not happen after all, following a video put out by Mayor Zohran Mamdani last week.
Large crowds are expected Monday morning at a public funeral mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral in Midtown for a final goodbye to Bronx-born Salsa legend Willie Colon.
Officers responded to reports of a shooting just before 10:30 a.m. inside the store on Eighth Avenue. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
New York police are looking for a driver than fled the scene after a 31-year-old woman was hit while walking in midtown. Police sources said the victim is an off-duty NYPD officer.
A carriage horse in New York City crashed into multiple vehicles on Thursday morning after bolting out of Central Park.
The overhead wire issues near Secaucus come in the middle of the morning commute for many riders.
New photos show evidence in the case, including a bus ticket and clothing. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler has the latest.
Police said the 56-year-old victim, who is believed to be homeless, was asleep on a northbound 3 train when he was set on fire Monday in Manhattan.
New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd wrote on social media on Thursday that he is back in the hospital.
It's unclear when Boyd, who was shot in the early morning hours of Nov. 16 in Manhattan, was released and why he has returned to the hospital. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
The New York Yankees beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-3 Friday night for a doubleheader split.
The Mets were assured their first last-place finish since 2003, losing to the Nationals 7-6 on Friday night.
Baseball's postseason will start with one of its classic rivalries: Red Sox vs. Yankees.
Tens of millions of people are in the path of the storm, which has already canceled concerts and prompted people on islands near Cape Cod, Massachusetts, to head to the mainland in the days ahead of the nor'easter's arrival.
The man who killed a Columbia University student in a random attack near campus in 2021 was sentenced Friday.
The man who killed a Columbia University student in a random attack near campus in 2021 was sentenced Friday.
A weeks-long effort to build an accessible outdoor gathering space brings South Brooklyn's Jewish community together for Sukkot.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman joined Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine in signing a state of emergency declaration for their counties.
New York City is staying ready to respond to any storm problems this weekend.
The 2026 Global Citizen Festival that was set to take over the Great Lawn in New York City's Central Park Saturday has been canceled.
This weekend's nor'easter is looking to bring coastal flooding and bands of rain to New York City and the Tri-State Area.
We're set for a First Alert Weather Day for Saturday due to expected heavy rain and potential coastal flooding.
The Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport announced it welcomed its first-ever red panda cub, marking an important achievement for the endangered species.
Rain totals on Sunday were much less substantial compared to last Sunday's prolific totals, generally averaging less than 1 inch in most locations.
Fire departments were hard at work in Paterson, New Jersey, and Fairfield County, Connecticut, due to flash flooding on Sunday morning.
A state of emergency has been declared in New Jersey as shore towns are bracing for this weekend's nor'easter.
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell submitted his resignation Friday, Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced.
This weekend's nor'easter is looking to bring coastal flooding and bands of rain to New York City and the Tri-State Area.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is calling for her own lieutenant governor, Dale Caldwell, to resign.
Towns along the Jersey Shore are getting ready for the impact of this weekend's nor'easter.
Tri-State Area residents who have been hit hard by storms in the past were putting their preparations in place Friday ahead of this weekend's nor'easter. CBS News New York's Scott Padgett, Andrew Ramos, Rob Flaks and Adi Guajardo report.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman joined Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine in signing a state of emergency declaration for their counties.
CBS News New York's John Elliott, Ali Bauman and Elijah Westbrook have team coverage.
This weekend's nor'easter is looking to bring coastal flooding and bands of rain to New York City and the Tri-State Area.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has a look at the stormy weekend forecast as a nor'easter heads toward the Tri-State Area.
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell submitted his resignation Friday, Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced.
Some units would "possibly [be] needed in 90-120 days," according to an internal Army message reviewed by CBS News.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is calling for her own lieutenant governor, Dale Caldwell, to resign.
Netanyahu's address to the U.N. marks the first time he has visited New York since Mamdani became mayor.
Benjamin Netanyahu focused on Iran, and on defending Israel's actions in Gaza and the West Bank amid condemnation from fellow leaders at the U.N.
CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram shares the personal details of her life-or-death brain aneurysm scare.
An 86-year-old Long Island grandfather is cancer-free thanks to medical advances and a doctor who took on a risky case.
New York City health officials have identified cooling towers potentially linked to a Legionnaires' disease cluster in the South Bronx.
NYU Langone has reached an agreement with the Justice Department to end gender-affirming care for minors.
A second person has died in the Legionnaires' disease cluster in the South Bronx.
Challenging documentaries and award-winning features are among the offerings of New York City's leading cinema event, starring such luminaries as Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Godzilla.
The 2026 Global Citizen Festival that was set to take over the Great Lawn in New York City's Central Park Saturday has been canceled.
The anonymous woman who accused Jay-Z of sexually assaulting her said in a new court filing that she never met the rap mogul.
Thousands are expected to pack Central Park's Great Lawn for a day full of live music on Saturday.
The "Opera for All" lottery will be for New Yorkers who haven't attended a performance at the Met since 2019.
The New York Yankees beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-3 Friday night for a doubleheader split.
The Mets were assured their first last-place finish since 2003, losing to the Nationals 7-6 on Friday night.
Baseball's postseason will start with one of its classic rivalries: Red Sox vs. Yankees.
The Baltimore Orioles routed the New York Yankees 10-2 in a doubleheader opener on Friday.
CC Sabathia became the 24th Yankees player or manager to get his number retired.
A weeks-long effort to build an accessible outdoor gathering space brings South Brooklyn's Jewish community together for Sukkot.
Maimonides Medical Center expanded its neonatal intensive care unit to 48 beds in 2024, the largest Level IV NICU in Brooklyn, as families navigate lengthy hospital stays with their most fragile newborns.
Neighbors have been waiting since 2021 for the bridge over the Belt Parkway to be rebuilt and reconnect Bath Beach with the waterfront.
The People's Theatre now has its first permanent home in more than 15 years, thanks to help from theater legends from the neighborhood, like Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Brooklyn Greenway Initiative's 1.8-acre native plant sanctuary marks 10 years at a site where historians believe hundreds of human remains still lie
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The nor'easter churned closer to the coast of the Tri-State Area on Friday night, bringing potential winds of up to 60 mph. CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn, Rob Flaks, Andrew Ramos and Adi Guajardo report.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for September 25 at 11 p.m.
Tri-State Area residents who have been hit hard by storms in the past were putting their preparations in place Friday ahead of this weekend's nor'easter. CBS News New York's Scott Padgett, Andrew Ramos, Rob Flaks and Adi Guajardo report.
It's been four and a half years since a Columbia University student was stabbed to death in a random attack near campus. Now, his killer has been sentenced. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer was in the courtroom as the victim's family addressed the judge.
The woman who accused rap mogul Jay-Z of sexual assault has now formally recanted her claims.
