Squatters reported inside vacant building that went up in flames in New Jersey
The fire chief told CBS New York's John Dias it appears there were homeless people inside the building when the fire started.
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The fire chief told CBS New York's John Dias it appears there were homeless people inside the building when the fire started.
CBS New York is partnering with Community Food Bank of New Jersey under our #BetterTogether campaign to help feed people in need this holiday season.
CBS New York has learned the building was vacant, but neighbors feared the flames would spread to other apartments. John Dias has an update from the scene.
Firefighters battled a raging fire early Monday in Essex County, New Jersey. CBS New York's John Dias has an update from the scene.
Chopper 2 is overhead, where heavy flames and smoke are coming from the building.
Craig Allen has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News This Morning.
Craig Allen has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News This Morning.
Yetman surrendered to police in New Jersey after fleeing his home when FBI agents arrived to serve him with a federal warrant two days earlier. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News at Noon.
Gregory Yetman, 47, fled his home in Helmetta, New Jersey when FBI agents arrived to serve him with a federal warrant. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
The FBI manhunt for Gregory Yetman, wanted in connection with the January 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol, has come to an end.
The 18-year-old was shot by a stray bullet earlier this week and died of her injuries. CBS New York's John Dias has more on how she's being remembered.
The Church of Brielle, Ludwig's place of worship, has been holding vigils since she was hit by a stray bullet.
The Church of Brielle, Ludwig's place of worship, has been holding vigils since she was hit by a stray bullet. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports.
The community in Monmouth County is heartbroken. The Church of Brielle, Ludwig's place of worship, held a vigil after she was hit by a stray bullet and died. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
McGreevey was forced to resign as governor after admitting to an extramarital affair nearly 20 years ago. Now he's running for Jersey City mayor. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
McGreevey was forced to resign as governor after admitting to an extramarital affair. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Investigators said Yetman fled while being served a warrant, hopping a fence and running toward train tracks. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports on the search.
Police say 18-year-old Jillian Ludwig was shot in the head by a stray bullet while she walked on a track in a park.
Steve Overmyer and Jay Fiedler react to coach Robert Saleh's and QB Zach Wilson's comments heading into a critical game for the Jets against the Raiders on Sunday night.
Participants will march through Memorial Park for 5 miles with 22 pounds of gear on their backs.
Authorities were trying to serve a warrant when the suspect, identified as Gregory Yetman, allegedly fled the scene.
The search continues this morning for a man wanted in the January 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol nearly three years ago. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
An FBI search in New Jersey could last into Thursday as they try to track down an accused Capitol rioter. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3FOd8Tp
A New Jersey nursing home suddenly shut down with less than a day's notice over the summer, and CBS New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas found families and employees are still waiting for thousands of dollars the care center owes them. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3u5i9nY
A nice stretch of weather kicks off the week in the New York City area before a heightened chance of rain returns.
The NYPD is looking for a hit-and-run driver who they say fatally struck a woman in Greenwich Village early Sunday morning.
It was Peters' third walk-off hit of the season.
A shooting at a Brooklyn restaurant early Sunday morning left one employee dead and another injured, police sources say.
New York City's EMS needs to be competitive in salary as the department faces staffing struggles, FDNY Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore says.
A nice stretch of weather kicks off the week in the New York City area before a heightened chance of rain returns.
The NYPD is looking for a hit-and-run driver who they say fatally struck a woman in Greenwich Village early Sunday morning.
A shooting at a Brooklyn restaurant early Sunday morning left one employee dead and another injured, police sources say.
New York City's EMS needs to be competitive in salary as the department faces staffing struggles, FDNY Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore says.
A Burmese python was confiscated near the Coney Island boardwalk in July, New York state officials say.
A nice stretch of weather kicks off the week in the New York City area before a heightened chance of rain returns.
Along with the increasingly humid conditions comes another chance of showers and storms overnight Saturday into Sunday.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
A nice stretch of weather kicks off the week in the New York City area before a heightened chance of rain returns.
The boys from Bayonne, New Jersey, had their first loss of the season Sunday, but their Little League World Series journey isn't over yet.
The Keasbey Fire Department in Woodbridge Township, which first organized 118 years ago, is set to close in October.
The undefeated Bayonne, New Jersey, all-star Little Leaguers beat West Chester, Pennsylvania, on Friday night in their second game in the Little League World Series.
Along with the increasingly humid conditions comes another chance of showers and storms overnight Saturday into Sunday.
Suffolk County Police say officers rescued a family from a boat that ran aground in the mouth of the Fire Island Inlet early Sunday morning.
Long Island's Sun and Surf Beach Club remained closed Saturday, two days after it was ravaged by a tornado.
Long Island's Sun and Surf Beach Club remained closed Saturday, two days after it was ravaged by a tornado. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
Cleanup efforts continue this weekend on Long Island after an EF-1 tornado hit the area Thursday. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
The clean-up at a Long Island beach club after Thursday's tornado will take some time. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, said the tariff fight with Canada could extend U.S. inflation, should the tense trade dynamic between the historically allied countries continue.
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump began the Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar race through the streets of Washington, D.C, with a slow lap around the course.
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is considering stepping down from his post by the end of the year, two people familiar with the matter told CBS News Saturday.
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
A federal appeals court said the top federal prosecutor in the Northern District of New York was unlawfully serving when he subpoenaed state Attorney General Letitia James.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Two more deaths have been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Friday.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
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The lineup for the 2026 Global Citizen Festival in New York City was announced Thursday.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.
It was Peters' third walk-off hit of the season.
The New York Yankees pulled away for an 8-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday.
The boys from Bayonne, New Jersey, had their first loss of the season Sunday, but their Little League World Series journey isn't over yet.
The New York Mets beat the AL Central-leading Chicago White Sox on Saturday night.
The New York Red Bulls rallied for a 1-1 draw with the Chicago Fire on Saturday night.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
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.
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CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for August 23 at 6:30 p.m.
The U.S. Open's Fan Week kicked off Sunday with Kids' Day.
Hundreds of motorcycle riders took part in the final leg of the 25th Annual America's 9/11 Ride on Sunday.
Deaths among homeless people in New York City saw a significant drop last year, according to city data.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is set to return to New York City on Sunday following his week-long vacation with family in upstate New York.
