Why Long Island volunteer firefighters are pushing back on new OSHA rules
Volunteer firefighters on Long Island are voicing their opposition to proposed OSHA changes for fire departments across the country.
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Volunteer firefighters on Long Island are voicing their opposition to proposed OSHA changes for fire departments across the country.
Firefighters on Long Island are burning mad about new federal guidelines. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has proposed big changes, but volunteer firefighters warn they could impact safety and local taxes. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Mount Pleasant Police said one of the workers suffered a serious leg injury.
Citations were issued at warehouses in Florida, Illinois and New Windsor in Orange County.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration spokeswoman Leni Fortson said it happened Tuesday at the Galaxy Towers in Guttenberg.
Federal inspectors say a New York City hospital faces $201,000 in fines for exposing employees to the risk of infection from dirty laundry.
Thirty-six people -- including at least 33 children -- were taken to hospitals Monday after a carbon monoxide incident at a day care center in Pequannock, N.J., officials said.
As workers rushed to get things back to normal after Sandy, some just ignored the rules.
Police say 18-year-old Luis Camarillo, of the Bronx, was working in the back of the truck when the truck's compactor came down and struck him in the torso. He was pronounced dead at Long Island College Hospital.
As the clean-up effort continues in the aftermath of superstorm Sandy, some concerns have surfaced over a lack of proper tools and protective gear for workers.
The charred and twisted metal of a tractor-trailer that slammed into an office building on Route 17 was removed on Saturday night. The crash caused a huge explosion of fire.
The subcontractor was working underneath the bridge around 8 a.m. when he slipped and fell from a work platform to the water below, officials said.
Police were able to use another larger crane to pull the men back to safety in what was described as an "incredibly daring and dangerous rescue."
The federal agency that governs workplace safety has sent a letter to 63 New York City theaters saying future inspections of the venues will include reviews of their emergency action plans.
The way Wal-Mart handled Black Friday changed after 2008.
Attorneys for nine people injured or killed in a Connecticut power plant explosion say they're suing companies involved in building and overseeing the facility.
OSHA imposed $16.6 million in fines stemming from 371 alleged safety and workplace violations at a Conn. power plant that exploded and killed six workers.
Jalen Brunson scored 33 points, including a 3-pointer that capped the Knicks' opening 23-point run, and New York beat the Jazz 146-112 on Friday.
Akira Schmid got a shutout against his former team, and the Golden Knights beat the Devils 3-0 on Friday night.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been sentenced to three more months in prison for violating his supervised release terms in a New York gang case.
The destruction of homeless encampments across New York City, a hallmark policy of Mayor Eric Adams' administration, will be halted by Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
A man is now in custody in Florida in connection to the 1997 murder of Tanya Denise Jackson on Long Island.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been sentenced to three more months in prison for violating his supervised release terms in a New York gang case.
The destruction of homeless encampments across New York City, a hallmark policy of Mayor Eric Adams' administration, will be halted by Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
A man is now in custody in Florida in connection to the 1997 murder of Tanya Denise Jackson on Long Island.
A Peekskill police officer is under investigation after video shows him kicking and cursing at a suspect on the ground.
A New York City woman was unlawfully held by ICE for nearly two weeks after being detained at LaGuardia Airport before Thanksgiving, a judge ruled.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
CBS News New York has learned Jed Parkington, who died by suicide during a standoff with law enforcement on Tuesday, was fascinated with Nazi Germany.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
First Alert Weather Days have been declared in the NYC area as the arctic chill could bring record low temperatures.
A decomposed body and pipe bombs were found inside a Stamford, Connecticut, home after a shootout between the homeowner and police officers Tuesday, officials say.
An apartment building fire in Jersey City, New Jersey, displaced about 30 people Friday, sending them out into frigid temperatures.
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
First Alert Weather Days have been declared in the NYC area as the arctic chill could bring record low temperatures.
A man is now in custody in Florida in connection to the 1997 murder of Tanya Denise Jackson on Long Island.
Nassau County Police charged Vito D'Ambrosio, of Seaford, with murdering his parents at A&A Italian Deli and Pizza in Bethpage.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
Two people were killed in a stabbing in Bethpage on Long Island, Nassau County police said.
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's transition fundraising effort is paying off.
The principal of a Brooklyn middle school created controversy this week by turning down the opportunity to have a Holocaust survivor speak to students.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued executive orders Thursday designed to protect Israel and appeal to the Jewish community.
Federal prosecutors on Thursday presented an indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James to a grand jury in Norfolk, Virginia.
In New York alone, there have already been more than 17,000 flu cases and nearly 1,000 hospitalizations, and doctors anticipate it's only going to get worse as more people gather for the holidays.
Colette Smith of the Bronx was diagnosed with lung cancer, despite never smoking. Her survival story is central to her push for early detection.
Some New Yorkers want the mayor-elect to appoint a new "rat czar" when he takes office after an uptick in rat sightings.
Gio's Law would establish a $25 million grant program to equip law enforcement nationwide with EpiPens and train officers how to use them.
A blood drive was held in Harlem on Wednesday as the New York Blood Center reports a dip in its blood supply.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been sentenced to three more months in prison for violating his supervised release terms in a New York gang case.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker returns to Downtown Brooklyn with diverse cultural influences, community outreach, and a fresh take on Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
Jalen Brunson scored 33 points, including a 3-pointer that capped the Knicks' opening 23-point run, and New York beat the Jazz 146-112 on Friday.
Akira Schmid got a shutout against his former team, and the Golden Knights beat the Devils 3-0 on Friday night.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
The New York Rangers won for the league-leading 12th time on the road, beating the Ottawa Senators 4-2 on Thursday night.
The New York Islanders defeated the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche 6-3 on Thursday night.
Neighbors in Brooklyn's Victorian Flatbush are expressing frustration after the city designated only part of their area as a historic district.
Brooklyn's Prospect Park is getting financing for a long-term project to battle the impacts of climate change, city leaders say.
The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music plans a 12,000-square-foot campus at One Prospect Park West, aiming to serve thousands more with music therapy and education programs.
Some residents at NYCHA's Eastchester Gardens in the Bronx say they've been shivering on and off all week.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker returns to Downtown Brooklyn with diverse cultural influences, community outreach, and a fresh take on Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for December 5 at 11 p.m.
Christmas tree lightings were held in Ridgewood, New Jersey, and the Bronx, New York, on Friday.
President Trump is praising the Federal Vaccine Advisory Committee's move to break away from Hepatitis B vaccine guidance that's been in place for over 30 years. Friday night, he signed a memorandum to fast track a comprehensive evaluation of the vaccine schedules. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo has the latest.
A fire broke out inside a Midtown restaurant Friday evening.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani said he will end the Adams administration's practice of removing homeless encampments from city sidewalks, but critics argue it will be a step backwards for the city's quality of life. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
