Lithium-ion batteries found on scene of Sunset Park fire
The fire broke out around 3:30 a.m. Thursday inside a two-story home on Seventh Avenue.
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The fire broke out around 3:30 a.m. Thursday inside a two-story home on Seventh Avenue.
Officials say they recovered dozens of battery packs and hundreds of individual lithium-ion cells used to alter, create and repair the batteries.
Mayor Eric Adams says the one-time cards will be given to 500 families with children, in place of the current system of providing boxes of nonperishable food.
The victim is hospitalized with broken bones, as police search for his attacker. CBS New York's Doug Williams has the details.
It happened at Nostrand Avenue and Sterling Street in Crown Heights just before 7 a.m.
Police tell us the baby girl is only a few days old, and was taken to a hospital.
The court will now review the results and determine whether the case against 33-year-old David Crowe should move forward.
The president will be in New York City on Wednesday to attend what the White House is describing as three campaign receptions. Wherever he goes, drivers can expect road closures and traffic delays. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Time Out New York's Things to Do Editor stops by with her list of events to ring in the year of the dragon.
A name like "ghost criminals" is one that can incite fear, but the mayor and NYPD have pointed out these criminals ultimately make up a small portion of the asylum seeking community. So how is public safety impacted?
CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has reaction from officials and the impact on tenants.
The White House did not release the exact times or locations of the campaign receptions, but wherever the president goes, drivers can expect road closures and traffic delays. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
The defense attorney for the former Manhattan architect said he is isolated in jail for his own protection, which has led to Heuermann feeling lonely and depressed.
Dozens of New York City Housing Authority workers are accused of corruption for allegedly taking millions of dollars in exchange for work contracts. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Local governments have the day to appeal directly to the State Senate Committee for certain funding to be included in the budget.
Suffolk County Police said the mini school bus struck a guardrail and landed on its side.
The bribes - more than $2 million in total - allegedly took place at nearly a third of all NYCHA buildings across all five boroughs of New York City. CBS New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
U.S. Attorney Damian Williams was joined by other law enforcement officials to announce 70 current and former NYCHA employees are facing bribery and extortion charges.
The festival is marking the milestone with its biggest lineup yet, including Steve Holley, who was the drummer in Paul McCartney's post-Beatles band, Wings.
We speak with the executive vice president of marketing at WME Fashion about what changes you can expect to see both on and behind stage this year.
The Manhattan district attorney is expected to present new charges today after NYPD officers were attacked by a group of migrants. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the latest.
At least two vehicles were involved in a crash around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday near 225th Street, causing one truck to burst into flames.
Century 21 Marciano, a prominent New Rochelle firm, allegedly refused to rent to undercover investigators once they mentioned using a Section 8 voucher to help pay their rent. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
It comes after a group of migrants not only assaulted NYPD officers in Times Square, but several fled the state after they were released without bail. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Bob Beckwith was retired from the FDNY when the terrorists struck on 9/11, but he didn't hesitate to join the search for survivors. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
