E-Bike Batteries Caused Deadly East Village Apartment Fire, FDNY Commissioner Says
Fire investigators said e-bike batteries caused a deadly fire in the East Village that left two teenagers clinging to a pole trying to escape the flames.
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Fire investigators said e-bike batteries caused a deadly fire in the East Village that left two teenagers clinging to a pole trying to escape the flames.
This year's must-have gift is a clean bill of health.
Hundreds of people were suddenly ushered out of La Boom nightclub in Woodside when gunfire erupted outside.
When the woman opened her door, he allegedly pushed his way inside and stole the woman's purse.
Police said the off-duty lieutenant was leaving a Myke Towers concert at La Boom nightclub when a group of armed men followed him outside.
A proposal to build two new high-rise towers in Harlem faces challenges from the surrounding community.
The latest surge in COVID-19 cases is adding momentum to the push to vaccinate all New Yorkers over the age of 5.
The Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North also have changes, including a new 20-trip ticket available on the eTix app, which will save riders 20%.
On any given day, more than 1 million packages are being delivered across the city, which means thousands of trucks, mostly guzzling diesel fuel, are regularly navigating our streets.
The fight against climate change is coming to a building near you. Gas-powered stoves, space heaters and water boilers will soon be a thing of the past.
After two years on the job, Dec. 31 will be the last day on the job for New York City's 44th police commissioner.
Sewell will be New York's first female police commissioner.
People are returning to the New York City subway in big numbers. But new statistics show a jump in crime, too.
A non-profit in Harlem is teaching children and adults alike how powerful they can be when their minds and bodies align, aiming to spread positivity throughout the community.
Students said they're sick and tired of being afraid to go to school, so they decided to exercise what they call their First Amendment right to protest.
School safety agents said the incident at Susan E. Wagner High School is part of a troubling wave of violence plaguing New York City schools.
Longtime Fox News anchor Chris Wallace announced Sunday that he is leaving his Sunday news show, and CNN quickly announced he would be joining their new streaming service.
The suspect is believed to have stolen more than $2,700 worth of cash and property since the first reported incident on Oct. 29.
New York's 15th Congressional district is home to Yankee Stadium and the Bronx Zoo. It's one of the country's most democratic districts. And it's America's poorest.
Hundreds of fans watched the game at the Hammerstein Ballroom in the Manhattan Center, and once the win was in the bag, they filled the streets of Manhattan to celebrate.
The goal of the centers is to save lives, but residents have concerns.
Saturday morning, hundreds of people decked out in their best Santa costumes flocked to Times Square to kick off the event.
The officer suffered a cut to her left ear and a fracture to her face, police said. The suspect got away.
Kwanzaa is traditionally celebrated Dec. 26 through Jan. 1. But this dance performance, returning after last year's pandemic hiatus, is about more than just seasonal festivities.
The MTA tells CBS2's Ali Bauman while there are incidents of people being pushed onto subway tracks, the majority of incidents involve people with mental health issues walking on the tracks voluntarily.
A child was killed after being hit by a bus Wednesday morning in Rockland County, according to police.
The "Next Stop" plan aims to speed up bus commutes by up to six minutes per ride on at least 50 priority bus corridors across the city.
The FDNY said the worker was leaning on a two-by-four, which either broke or slipped, causing him to fall 12 feet down the hole
The unstable building on East 42nd Street is now "safe and stable," according to the Department of Buildings commissioner.
Oil prices surge as President Trump says the ceasefire with Iran is over and the U.S. will "hit them hard again tonight."
The "Next Stop" plan aims to speed up bus commutes by up to six minutes per ride on at least 50 priority bus corridors across the city.
The FDNY said the worker was leaning on a two-by-four, which either broke or slipped, causing him to fall 12 feet down the hole
The unstable building on East 42nd Street is now "safe and stable," according to the Department of Buildings commissioner.
The NYPD has released new pictures of a suspect wanted in a sexual assault late last month in Lower Manhattan.
With the number of Legionnaires' disease cases now at 23, New York City is aggressively testing more than 150 cooling towers on Upper East Side buildings.
Severe thunderstorms swept through New York and New Jersey on Saturday night, causing damage amid Fourth of July festivities.
The brutal heat wave caused power problems across New York City on Friday.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100 degrees set on this date in 1966.
The New York, New Jersey area is dealing with extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources try to keep residents cool.
Dangerously hot weather is beginning in the New York City area, with an Extreme Heat Warning about to go into effect.
Homes and roads were inundated with floodwaters as strong storms swept through the Tri-State Area on Monday.
A roof partially collapsed Monday morning at a BJ's Wholesale Club amid heavy flooding in Ocean Township, N.J.
A whale that surfaced for air slammed into a New Jersey fire department's boat, capsizing it as it headed back from helping with Fourth of July security near New York City.
While the rain has taken place throughout the day, the possibility of thunderstorms in the New York City area will remain for the rest of the night.
A community in Bergen County, New Jersey, was hit hard by Saturday's thunderstorms. Sheer devastation was visible in one Paramus neighborhood.
The mother of the little girl who prosecutors say endured months of torture before her death is now accusing Suffolk County and her school district of failing to protect her.
Two Long Island children were burned while trying a viral challenge involving a popular squishy toy, officials say. As a result, the Nassau County fire marshal has issued a warning.
A little girl was on vacation in Southampton when she was swept away by a creek and drowned in a Long Island bay, according to police.
The FourLeaf Air Show at Jones Beach was canceled Monday as organizers cited weather concerns.
While the rain has taken place throughout the day, the possibility of thunderstorms in the New York City area will remain for the rest of the night.
The mother of the little girl who prosecutors say endured months of torture before her death is now accusing Suffolk County and her school district of failing to protect her.
Brooklyn residents say loose boards and protruding nails on the Coney Island boardwalk have caused serious injuries.
CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations.
President Trump hasn't committed to a firm number of people who will receive clemency — he's scheduled to have a meeting on pardons Friday afternoon, sources said.
It was not immediately clear how many Delaney Hall detainees were impacted by the air conditioning issue or whether repairs were complete.
A cluster of Legionnaires' disease cases on New York City's Upper East Side is under investigation, health officials say.
Dozens of cyclosporiasis cases were reported across New York state between May 1 and June 16, the CDC says.
Westchester County health officials say people should avoid recreational activities along a stretch of the Hudson River until further notice due to a massive raw sewage discharge.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from executing subpoenas in a criminal probe that sought transgender care records for patients treated at New York hospitals.
"Dolly: A True Original Musical" will take viewers on a journey of the singer's life at the St. James Theatre on West 44th Street.
The Empire State Building lit up in blue for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding Friday night.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The NYPD has announced street closures around Madison Square Garden for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated to 20 local and national charities ahead of their wedding Friday.
Tyler Tolbert tied an MLB record with hits in 12 consecutive plate appearances, finishing 5-for-6 on Tuesday night and powering the Royals to a 16-12 win over the Mets.
Hunter Feduccia and Yandy Diaz hit consecutive home runs in the fourth inning, Ian Seymour struck out 12 and the Rays beat the Yankees 6-4 on Tuesday night.
Luis Torrens doubled in two runs with two outs in the 10th inning and the last-place Mets beat the NL East-leading Braves 7-6 on Monday night to split the four-game series.
Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.
Cam Schlittler pitched eight innings, José Caballero homered twice and the Yankees beat the Rays 5-1 on Monday night in the opener of a four-game series.
Religious institutions across the country are exploring how their properties can help address the affordable housing crisis, with a Brooklyn development offering a model for blending community needs with faith-based missions.
The Classical Theatre of Harlem's artistic director says Shakespeare's famous tragedy is more relevant today, though audiences can always expect a twist.
Brooklyn residents say loose boards and protruding nails on the Coney Island boardwalk have caused serious injuries.
The World Cup is renewing the call for ferry service from West Harlem.
As children cooled off in a splash pad steps from the empty Red Hook Pool, families in the neighborhood said they are once again waiting for answers about when the public pool will open for the summer.
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.
It's a gorgeous day after rainy weather, but showers and storms could return. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has the forecast.
The unstable building on East 42nd Street is now "safe and stable," according to the Department of Buildings commissioner. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
The America 250 festivities are coming to an end as sailors cap off the historic week-long celebration in New York City.
The governor and mayor unveiled a new partnership between the city, state and MTA to improve the bus system.
A fire broke out around 6 a.m. at a home on Lockwood Avenue in Bayshore, Long Island.
