Watch: Funeral held for Newark Fire Capt. Augusto Acabou
He was one of two firefighters killed in the line of duty last week while battling the massive cargo ship fire at Port Newark.
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He was one of two firefighters killed in the line of duty last week while battling the massive cargo ship fire at Port Newark.
CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reported outside Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, where dozens of fellow firefighters lined up to pay their respects.
Acabou died in the line of duty last week battling a cargo ship fire at Port Newark. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has more on how he's being remembered.
"Auggie" remembered by fellow firefighters as the guy you wanted at your side, a real-life Superman.
The agency selected Newark, which recently overcame a lead crisis of its own, as the backdrop for its announcement.
The men are accused of forcing a woman to withdraw $9,000 from her bank account on July 3.
Police in Newark are searching for two kidnapping suspects. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3rq7qmy
A viewing will be held today for Newark Firefighter Augusto Acabou, before his colleague Wayne Brooks Jr. is remembered tomorrow. CBS New York's Zinna Maldonado has more on the investigation.
Newark firefighters Augusto Acabou and Wayne Brooks, Jr. will be laid to rest this week.
The unions that represent Newark firefighters are now raising safety and training concerns. CBS2's Christine Sloan reports.
The Newark Fire Union said the fire department's numbers are too low, and are seeking change.
The cargo ship fire that killed two firefighters last week in Port Newark has officially been put out, U.S. Coast Guard officials announced Tuesday. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports on where the investigation goes from here.
Investigators providing an update on last week's deadly cargo ship fire at Port Newark
The fire has been contained five days after it started at Port Newark
The Coast Guard says the vessel's 11th deck is being monitored and overhauled to address any remaining heat sources.
Crews were still monitoring hot spots in the cargo ship fire at Port Newark on Sunday, four days after it first started burning. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/44zMVCm
They say the fire is no longer spreading to other areas of the vessel.
There are signs of progress at Port Newark where a cargo ship fire is still burning three days later. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3XXrgSB
There are possible signs of progress in the deadly cargo ship fire in Newark, which was still burning after three days. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3XXrgSB
There are concerns the cargo ship burning at Port Newark could capsize from the water firefighters have been using, CBS New York's Christina Fan reports. Read more here
Thick smoke continues to billow from the cargo ship, and officials expect it to last at least two more days.
The cargo ship fire that claimed the lives of two firefighters in Newark on Wednesday was still burning Friday, and authorities say it could be days before it's under control. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/43c1Ktz
The cargo ship where two Newark firefighters lost their lives Wednesday continues to burn with no signs of getting under control any time soon. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/43c1Ktz
Firefighters from across New Jersey were on hand to greet Warren White as he was discharged.
Viewings for both firefighters will be held in Newark on Wednesday and Thursday.
A father and son were arrested after police say they found chemicals combined to make explosives at their home in Syosset.
A Bronx man who says he was violently arrested by the NYPD is now taking legal action.
The Mets snapped their 12-game losing streak Wednesday night, beating the Minnesota Twins 3-2.
D.C. United played the New York Red Bulls to a 4-4 tie on Wednesday night.
Kevin Denkey scored two goals for Cincinnati FC in a 4-4 tie with New York City FC on Wednesday night.
A Bronx man who says he was violently arrested by the NYPD is now taking legal action.
Ticketmaster will be rereleasing tickets for Harry Styles' upcoming concerts in New York City that were originally purchased by scalpers, the company says.
An out-of-service escalator at Jamaica Station in Queens is reviving complaints that date back years.
The head of a housing nonprofit in Harlem was arrested after residents complained over delayed repairs.
Scientists say New York's coastal waters are experiencing some of the most severe threats on record, and they're not just environmental.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area this week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
Parts of the New York area could see record high temperatures during a summerlike stretch of weather this week.
A major warmup, featuring summer-like temperatures in the 80s, will take over the Eastern Seaboard beginning Monday.
Travelers at Newark Airport may have been exposed to an individual with measles, New Jersey health officials warn.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
Rutgers University police say a sexual assault happened in Parking Lot 26 on Bartlett Street just after 5 a.m. on Saturday.
The horse captured on incredible body-cam footage last week of an NYPD mounted officer chasing down a suspected purse snatcher was rescued from slaughter off a racetrack.
The pop-up JBJ Soul Kitchen at the Ocean County Library in Toms River, N.J. will shut down at the end of the month.
A father and son were arrested after police say they found chemicals combined to make explosives at their home in Syosset.
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The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
A crackdown on gang violence in Nassau County is delivering results with nearly three dozen arrests in the last week, police said.
Rex Heuermann admitted in court earlier this month that he strangled all his victims to death, but his ex-wife Asa Ellerup heard his confession prior to his plea.
Republican Rep. Mike Lawler is asking a judge to kick a Democrat off the ballot in the 17th Congressional District, due to alleged fraud.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced thousands of New York City Housing Authority apartments will get upgraded utilities.
New York City Council member Chi Ossé was arrested in Brooklyn Wednesday morning, the NYPD confirmed.
What is New York City doing to keep day cares safe, and how will safety play into the mayor's plans for universal child care across the city?
There are some out there who believe Mayor Mamdani may have been the catalyst for the Mets' current 11-game losing streak.
Travelers at Newark Airport may have been exposed to an individual with measles, New Jersey health officials warn.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
The 16th Annual Lustgarten Foundation New York City Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research was held Sunday in Battery Park City.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Ticketmaster will be rereleasing tickets for Harry Styles' upcoming concerts in New York City that were originally purchased by scalpers, the company says.
The upcoming fashion exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art includes 25 mannequins based on real bodies.
A previously unreleased song is one of many ways Prince is being honored a decade after his death.
Singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw turned to social media for help reconnecting with a New York City bartender after a memorable performance this week.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji will not attend this year's Met Gala, sources said.
The Mets snapped their 12-game losing streak Wednesday night, beating the Minnesota Twins 3-2.
D.C. United played the New York Red Bulls to a 4-4 tie on Wednesday night.
Kevin Denkey scored two goals for Cincinnati FC in a 4-4 tie with New York City FC on Wednesday night.
Boston has scored two runs or fewer in six of its last eight games, losing five.
New York lost its 12th consecutive game, falling 5-3 to the Twins on Tuesday night.
An out-of-service escalator at Jamaica Station in Queens is reviving complaints that date back years.
The head of a housing nonprofit in Harlem was arrested after residents complained over delayed repairs.
A 2009 New York City law requiring most roll-down security gates to be at least 70% transparent is set to take effect this summer.
Recurring elevator problems are back and worse than ever at one New York City high-rise, according to tenants.
Students at M.S. 407 transform a barren space into a habitat for bees and butterflies, part of a broader city push to expand pollinator-friendly green spaces.
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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A Bronx community is mourning the death of a teenager killed in a massive apartment building fire while coming together to help dozens who have now lost their homes and all their belongings. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Temperatures are reaching into the 70s for the pick of the week on Thursday. But, it won't stick around. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for April 22 at 11 p.m.
Ticketmaster will rerelease tickets for Harry Styles' upcoming concerts in New York City that were originally purchased by scalpers, the company says.
It's National Donate Life Month, and a New York City hospital is shining a light on selfless donors. They were honored Wednesday for giving the gift of life. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
