Fire Union Head Says 911 Glitch Caused 2nd Bronx Home To Go Up In Flames
More than 250 firefighters responded to the blaze that broke out early Wednesday morning at a home on Commonwealth Avenue in Parkchester.
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More than 250 firefighters responded to the blaze that broke out early Wednesday morning at a home on Commonwealth Avenue in Parkchester.
The trip started at Bryant Park on 42nd Street and Sixth Avenue, on about 80,000 square feet of red carpet, and continued past Grand Central Terminal.
After months of training, Sunday is race day for more than 3,000 people participating in the Aquaphor New York City Triathlon.
After a long career, one of New York's bravest has hung up his turnout coat for the last time.
Sources told 1010 WINS' Glenn Schuck "clearly had signs of abuse" on her body, including rope burns around her wrists and signs of a beating. Toxicology tests showed traces of drugs in her system.
Of the injuries, three were listed in critical condition, suffering from burns and smoke inhalation, EMS told WCBS 880. The firefighters' injuries were listed as minor.
Back in May, it was announced that there would be an admission fee in the range of $20 to $25.
After Ariel Russo was struck by a speeding SUV while walking to pre-kindergarten with her grandmother, there was a four-minute delay before EMS was dispatched.
Ahead of Major League Baseball's All-Star Game at Citi Field Tuesday night, a big FanFest will be held at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center beginning on Friday.
Former Gov. Eliot Spitzer met with voters in Union Square on Monday to launch his comeback attempt.
Nineteen former students at Yeshiva University High School filed a lawsuit Monday, accusing the school of covering decades of sexual abuse at the school.
Part of the iconic Astrotower at Coney Island will have to be demolished, after concerns about the tower's structural stability prompted a shutdown of several amusements on the Brooklyn peninsula.
The show will feature 40,000 shells and blinking smiley faces, according to executive producer Amy Kule.
The area around the iconic Astrotower on Coney Island was to remain closed until further notice, after the tower appeared to be swaying in the wind more than usual Tuesday.
The committee, established under New York's anti-corruption Moreland Act, will have subpoena power and go after the influence of campaign contributions.
The twister set down and traveled approximately 4.8 miles through New Providence into Summit with sustained winds of 85 mph, the National Weather Service said.
Residents in sleepy Mahopac were talking Saturday about an arsenal of explosive materials, weapons and ammunition that were found in a neighbor's home.
Jonathan Orser, 41, of Mahopac was found dead of a shotgun wound to the chest after his wife returned to their East Lake Boulevard home from a social engagement around 11:35 p.m. Tuesday night, police said.
Early Thursday morning, the City Council voted to create an inspector general to review and monitor the NYPD and expand the definition of racial profiling to include age, gender, sexual orientation and immigrant status.
Themes that had emerged from previous meetings included concern about affordable housing, education, and hospital access among many other issues.
Broadway theaters were also expected to dim their marquee lights at 8 p.m. Wednesday in memory of the actor who earned a Tony Award nomination in 2009 for his role in the award-winning "God of Carnage.''
The Supreme Court has issued a pair of significant but incomplete victories for supporters of gay marriage.
For our latest One Tanks Trips installment, reporter Peter Haskell got up close and personal with some prehistoric creatures in Secaucus, New Jersey.
Mill police Capt. Michael Palardy called the attack "one of the most brutal things I've seen in 25 years."
Queens residents talked about the issues they want to ask mayoral candidates Tuesday evening, in the fourth in a series of town hall meetings.
Etan Patz walked out of his New York City home headed for a school bus stop in May of 1979. He never made it to school and has never been found.
"Buy now, pay later" services let shoppers split payments into smaller installments, but missing payments could lead to fees and, in some cases, hurt your credit.
Alan Greenspan's lengthy reign at the Federal Reserve coincided with a period of stability from the mid-1980s until 2007.
The weather around the New York City area is taking a turn with heavy rain and the threat of strong storms.
Vance says Iran agreed to let international nuclear inspectors back into the country during a "very, very good" first day of negotiations with the U.S.
"Buy now, pay later" services let shoppers split payments into smaller installments, but missing payments could lead to fees and, in some cases, hurt your credit.
The weather around the New York City area is taking a turn with heavy rain and the threat of strong storms.
Twelve people were stabbed inside a juvenile detention center in the Bronx on Sunday, police said.
Police shot a suspect who allegedly hit multiple officers with a vehicle in the Bronx on Sunday, the NYPD said.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
The weather around the New York City area is taking a turn with heavy rain and the threat of strong storms.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
Weather is tranquil and pleasant in the New York City area for Father's Day weekend as summer officially begins.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Thursday and Friday will be First Alert Weather Days in the New York City area, with high temperatures and the chance for strong storms.
The weather around the New York City area is taking a turn with heavy rain and the threat of strong storms.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
A small plane crashed into a lake in West Milford, New Jersey, on Saturday.
The weather around the New York City area is taking a turn with heavy rain and the threat of strong storms.
Firefighters in Hempstead used a ladder truck to free a seagull that got tangled in a rope above a busy street.
Adventureland reopened Saturday, but its new Wave Twister ride remained closed one day after 15 kids and one adult were stranded on the ride for hours.
Fifteen children and one adult were rescued Friday evening after they got stuck on a ride at Long Island's Adventureland amusement park.
Firefighters responded to Adventureland amusement park on Long Island after a ride got stuck Friday night. Dan Rice reports from Chopper 2.
Etan Patz walked out of his New York City home headed for a school bus stop in May of 1979. He never made it to school and has never been found.
Alan Greenspan's lengthy reign at the Federal Reserve coincided with a period of stability from the mid-1980s until 2007.
Keir Starmer will step down as U.K. Prime Minister weeks after a brutal round of local elections and as he faced a challenge from within his Labour Party.
Rep. Dan Goldman is facing Brad Lander, the former NYC comptroller, in an intense Democratic primary for New York's 10th Congressional District.
The Justice Department says it's released "every document required by the Epstein Files Transparency Act," but CBS News has identified numerous gaps.
An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
When a large tent appeared next door to Taylor Swift's Watch Hill estate this week, it didn't take long for speculation about the superstar's impending nuptials to ripple through the affluent New England seaside village.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
A New York Knicks documentary series is in the works from director and Knicks superfan Ben Stiller.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper each homered for the second consecutive game, and Zack Wheeler struck out seven as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the New York Mets 6-2.
Wyndham Clark began the final round up six shots, but ended up winning by just one, securing his second U.S. Open title in four years.
The Cincinnati Reds beat the New York Yankees 4-1 on Sunday.
Serena Williams recently returned to competition in doubles after nearly four years away from professional tennis.
Kyle Schwarber homered three times and Bryce Harper hit for the cycle as the Phillies routed the Mets 15-3 in Philadelphia.
Experts say the team's title run created a feeling of collective joy and connection, while some local businesses are also seeing a boost from the celebration.
Knicks fans who couldn't make it to Thursday's parade still found a way to celebrate across New York in true blue-and-orange fashion.
A vending machine in Coney Island is offering something unusual alongside the neighborhood's classic attractions: original artwork from local artists.
A years-long battle is intensifying over the future of an old rail line in Queens that was abandoned after a fire over 50 years ago.
Harlem's historic Cotton Club recently announced it was up for sale. The news comes as jazz clubs across the borough disappear.
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.
The payment option lets shoppers split purchases into smaller installments, but missed payments could lead to fees and, in some cases, hurt your credit. CBS News New York's Mahsa Saeidi reports.
Firefighters are battling a blaze at a three story building on Classon Avenue in Brooklyn.
A 58-year-old man is recovering after being stabbed multiple times in the Morrisania section of the Bronx, police siad.
Monday is a Gridlock Alert Day in New York City as Norway faces Senegal in the FIFA Men's World Cup in New Jersey.
The incident involved dozens of young people, with some wielding contraband surgical scalpels, which they allegedly turned on staff who tried to intervene. CBS News New York's Naomi Ruchim reports.
