One Person Badly Injured, One Reported Missing After Bronx Junkyard Fire
The fire burned for nearly three hours, sending thick black smoke into the air around Boston Road and Pinkney Avenue in the Eastchester section Wednesday afternoon.
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The fire burned for nearly three hours, sending thick black smoke into the air around Boston Road and Pinkney Avenue in the Eastchester section Wednesday afternoon.
A judge has slated Kelly's trial to begin on April 27, 2020. The proceedings are expected to last about three weeks.
Sources tell CBS2 former tenant Persaud Rampersaud - who was recently evicted – is accused of setting the fire with an ignitable liquid while Bibi Jasmin slept.
Mayor Bill de Blasio is on the hot seat. He's being forced to defend his work ethic and mayoral schedule amid his presidential campaign.
After numerous surgeries, including the removal of 40% of his skull, doctors saved a 5-year-old's life. Now teachers take over.
A local dentist who was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer in her 20s wants other young woman to hear her story -- and she's using social media to help do that.
The cordless headphones are falling off subway platforms more and more.
Drivers will be seeing a lot more speed cameras in school zones this year, and the enforcement hours have doubled well beyond the school day.
From a talk on art and activism to a free comedy show, there's plenty to enjoy in New York City this week.
Tony Burnett, 28, is accused of pulling a loaded .38 caliber revolver on a bus driver he claims failed to pick him up at a stop.
Flames broke out around 11:10 p.m. Tuesday on 219th Street near Hillside Avenue in the Queens Village neighborhood.
Carlos Alfonso, 23, was discovered on the Slosson Avenue exit ramp of the Staten Island Expressway late Monday night.
Sam Waisbren was crushed to death nearly two weeks ago when an elevator malfunctioned at his Kips Bay apartment building.
A report by the city's transportation department found Citi Bike riders travel about 30% faster than people in taxis.
Police sources tell CBS2 Samuel Sabatino is the suspect they believe carried out a series of burglaries in luxury high rises over the last decade in New York City.
As Hurricane Dorian lingers off the East Coast, pummeling the Bahamas and prompting watchful Floridians on stand-by for evacuations, people around the country can provide help now for both humans and animals displaced by the storm.
Serena Williams was not troubled one bit by the right ankle she rolled in her previous match. Didn't get much resistance from her opponent, either.
Authorities tell CBS2 police were trying to keep people out of the firefighters' way, but as residents watched their building burn, panic quickly turned into conflict.
The Monroe-Woodbury school district was supposed to welcome back students on Wednesday, but their superintendent has announced that a cyber attack has disrupted the school's computer network.
The de Blasio administration is furiously backpedaling on several hot-button education issues that have upset elected officials and parents right before the start of school.
After one of the worst measles outbreaks in a generation, there is finally positive news for residents in New York.
His attention on New York City has come under question from critics as he runs for the Democratic nomination in 2020.
"In this country, you have a right to be a bigot. It's protected. It's what we're seeing now is people being emboldened to act out on that bigotry," Deborah Lauter said.
Officials moved Tuesday to ban certain vaping products that critics say are getting kids sick.
Prosecutors said Tuesday they're still waiting for evidence in the Oscar-winning "Jerry Maguire" star's case. Jury selection had been set to start this week.
Amtrak is reopening part of the 116-year-old East River Tunnel that underwent major renovations after being damaged by Hurricane Sandy in 2012.
A woman died, and a man is hospitalized as police look for a suspect after a shooting early Sunday in Crown Heights.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the sci-fi series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36.
Bruno Damiani scored his first two goals of the season, and the Philadelphia Union rallied from two goals down to beat New York City FC 3-2 on Sunday night at Yankee Stadium.
Streets were closed and police were out in full force Sunday in preparation for a possible teen takeover in Inwood.
Amtrak is reopening part of the 116-year-old East River Tunnel that underwent major renovations after being damaged by Hurricane Sandy in 2012.
A woman died, and a man is hospitalized as police look for a suspect after a shooting early Sunday in Crown Heights.
Streets were closed and police were out in full force Sunday in preparation for a possible teen takeover in Inwood.
More has been learned about the chaotic moments leading up to Friday's violent disruption at Central Synagogue in Midtown.
An investigation is underway following a deadly police shooting in Lower Manhattan on Sunday afternoon.
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.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
A Newark Police sergeant in an unmarked SUV was following a driver who then fatally struck a teenage pedestrian, officials say.
A man has been arrested in connection with a boating crash that killed two kids off the coast of Ocean County, New Jersey.
A New Jersey man is the 46th person to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in a wheelchair.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
A double shooting in Hempstead has been ruled a murder-suicide, Nassau County Police say.
The third annual Black Wall Street Festival was held Saturday afternoon in Hempstead.
A new Long Island business owned by former reality TV star Bethenny Frankel was issued a stop work order hours after its grand opening Thursday.
Old Westbury Police responded to a report of a loose horse along the LIE service road Friday afternoon.
A deadly double shooting inside a Long Island home has been ruled a murder-suicide.
Randy Mastro, a former federal prosecutor who has held high City Hall posts in two administrations, is raising the issue of open primaries, where all registered voters can participate regardless of party affiliation.
Americans think more young people in office would make politics better.
President Trump headed to Long Island Friday to campaign with Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, whom he has endorsed for governor of New York.
The USS George Washington aircraft carrier departed Vietnam last week and is headed to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, according to a U.S. official.
Meanwhile, Israel is being condemned by Lebanese leaders for strikes in the south that killed at least 11 people, including children.
Two more deaths have been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Friday.
Jones Beach is back open for swimmers after it was prohibited due to elevated bacterial levels. The rare shutdown took place from Thursday afternoon through midday Friday.
New Yorkers who buy their own health insurance could pay more as insurers file requests with the State Department of Financial Services to increase premiums.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council claims The High Line Hotel tested positive for Legionella bacteria twice this summer.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the sci-fi series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36.
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.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
Bruno Damiani scored his first two goals of the season, and the Philadelphia Union rallied from two goals down to beat New York City FC 3-2 on Sunday night at Yankee Stadium.
Christian Scott pitched into the seventh inning and Luis Torrens hit a two-run homer Sunday, helping the surging Mets to a 4-3 win over the Nationals and a three-game series sweep.
Ben Rice hit a tiebreaking home run in the 10th inning and the Yankees beat the Blue Jays 4-3 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
Atlanta United rallied to beat the New York Red Bulls 2-1 on Saturday night to snap a seven-game winless streak.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
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.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the sci-fi series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn reports.
Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns and model Jordyn Woods tied the knot during their wedding in California.
Amtrak is reopening one of the East River tunnels that was damaged during Hurricane Sandy.
Environment officials will collect samples at sites near a former landfill in New Jersey.
A woman is dead, and a man is injured after a shooting in Brooklyn early Sunday morning. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
