Plainfield families survey damage from apartment building fire
Fire officials believe an electrical fault or lithium-ion battery may have caused a fire that forced dozens of families from their homes.
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Fire officials believe an electrical fault or lithium-ion battery may have caused a fire that forced dozens of families from their homes.
Fire officials believe an electrical fault or lithium-ion battery may have caused a fire that forced dozens of families from their homes. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Hours later, some were able to temporarily return, only to discover the charred insides of the places they once called home.
Flames shot from the third floor of the building on West Seventh Street early Monday morning, illuminating the sky and forcing residents to run for their lives. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
The American Red Cross said it is assisting 42 families that have been left without a home. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Residents told CBS New York's Christine Sloan they heard the fire alarm go off around 5 a.m. Monday and ran for their lives.
Chopper 2 was overhead as firefighters battled both blazes hours apart.
The issues started with a pandemic backlog -- a shortage of microchips hampering car production nationwide.
Nationwide, some police departments are waiting months or even more than a year for a new car, and the production shortage is impacting departments in the Tri-State Area. CBS New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas shows us what that means for public safety. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/40G0v6k
They're also moving forward with a new law to try to prevent something like this from happening again.
Plainfield is suing the property owner of a condemned apartment building and moving forward with a new law to try to prevent something like this from happening again. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/46WYoNx
Prosecutors said Joseph Czuba, 71, wanted the victims to move out of the home they rented from him, and believed he and his wife "were in danger," because he feared the woman he stabbed "was going to call over her Palestinian friends or family to harm them."
The Plainfield High School football coach says 36 penalties were called against his team, and it cost them the game.
There are serious allegations of racial bias and unfair practices against an officiating crew assigned to a high school football game in New Jersey, and now, a third party has been appointed to investigate the matter. CBS New York's Christine Sloan spoke exclusively to the Plainfield High School football coach. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3rlZ3J2
Residents say they received money to stay in a hotel for five days but have received no other help since then.
The residents of a condemned building in Plainfield say while they were forced out of their homes, intruders are breaking in and staying in their apartments. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3PkV4UX
Several tenants tell CBS New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas they want to move back in ASAP.
The meeting could have a major impact on the property where the city said they discovered unsafe living conditions last month. CBS New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
Horrid living conditions recently uncovered at a Plainfield apartment complex have exposed what some lawmakers call a loophole.
Horrid living conditions recently uncovered at a Plainfield apartment complex have exposed what some lawmakers call a loophole. CBS New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
At least three people were injured, including an 89-year-old woman who suffered severe trauma.
Friday's storms brought down trees in New York and New Jersey, causing several injuries and power outages.
The mayor of Plainfield says it's "highly likely" a neighboring building will also be condemned.
CBS New York has learned that the state of New Jersey found 178 new violations Friday at a Plainfield apartment complex where the city has said the living conditions are unsafe. That's in addition to the more than 230 violations the state had already found at two buildings on the property. CBS New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas obtained the reports Tuesday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3qB6b3V
Mayor Adrian Mapp says a neighboring building may have to be vacated as well.
A street renaming was held Saturday in the Bronx to honor Det. Didarul Islam, the NYPD officer who was killed in the July 2025 Midtown office shooting.
Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate have been arrested by federal authorities Saturday in Miami.
U.S. forces launched a new round of airstrikes against Iran Saturday evening at the direction of President Trump following the deaths of two U.S. service members.
Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 33rd home run, fellow All-Star Jesús Luzardo allowed two hits in five strong innings to lead the Phillies past the Mets.
It was the highest-scoring World Cup game since Hungary beat El Salvador 10-1 in 1982.
A street renaming was held Saturday in the Bronx to honor Det. Didarul Islam, the NYPD officer who was killed in the July 2025 Midtown office shooting.
A flash flood warning has been issued for parts of New York and New Jersey on Saturday as severe storms sweep through the Tri-State Area.
A toddler fell from a window at a Bronx apartment building Friday evening.
One death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on New York City's Upper East Side, health officials say.
Friday marked 30 years since TWA Flight 800 exploded in midair off of Long Island minutes after taking off from JFK Airport en route to Paris.
A flash flood warning has been issued for parts of New York and New Jersey on Saturday as severe storms sweep through the Tri-State Area.
While the air quality is improving, haze still lingers as New Yorkers brace for upcoming rain and possibly severe storms Saturday.
A tornado warning was issued in parts of New Jersey on Thursday evening.
A heat advisory is in effect until Wednesday night for most of the Tri-State Area, with feels-like temperatures reaching into the 100s.
The Tri-State Area is dealing with extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources try to keep residents cool.
A flash flood warning has been issued for parts of New York and New Jersey on Saturday as severe storms sweep through the Tri-State Area.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez plans to attend Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina, his office says.
New age requirements, licensing rules and penalties for violations for e-bikes and electric scooters take effect in New Jersey on Sunday.
For the first time, a federal appeals court ruled the Garden State's weapons ban violates the Second Amendment.
Farmers in New Jersey say the cyclosporiasis outbreaks across the country are providing an opportunity to get to know your local farmer.
A memorial service was held on Long Island on Friday night for victims of TWA Flight 800, marking 30 years since the deadly crash. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
A large gun and drug bust in Nassau County led to six arrests.
Friday marks 30 years since TWA Flight 800 exploded in midair off of Long Island minutes after taking off from JFK Airport en route to Paris. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Friday marked 30 years since TWA Flight 800 exploded in midair off of Long Island minutes after taking off from JFK Airport en route to Paris.
A former cargo ship captain pleaded guilty on Wednesday to drugging and raping a U.S. Merchant Marine Academy cadet.
It will be the first meeting between President Trump and Sheinbaum since December after months of verbal sparring. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is also expected to attend.
President Trump gave a primetime address on elections tonight, as he remains focused on the 2020 race.
The "Rental Ripoff" report was released Thursday morning, stemming from months of hearings where hundreds of tenants across the city stepped forward to air their grievances.
New York City officials confirmed Wednesday that outreach teams were midway through efforts to help the homeless at a sprawling West Side encampment before dismantling their living spaces.
Part of President Trump's speech Thursday night is expected to touch on previously unreported alleged Chinese meddling in U.S. elections, according to sources familiar with the matter.
One death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on New York City's Upper East Side, health officials say.
Farmers in New Jersey say the cyclosporiasis outbreaks across the country are providing an opportunity to get to know your local farmer.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
A Queens man says he had trouble eating and drinking while suffering from cyclosporiasis.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The final show of Jay-Z's anniversary concert series at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours after hundreds of ticketless fans flooded the gates and breached security, according to officials.
Jay-Z and some very special guests took over Yankee Stadium on Friday night, performing to a sold-out crowd.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 33rd home run, fellow All-Star Jesús Luzardo allowed two hits in five strong innings to lead the Phillies past the Mets.
It was the highest-scoring World Cup game since Hungary beat El Salvador 10-1 in 1982.
Saturday's Yankees-Dodgers game has been rescheduled due to potentially severe thunderstorms in the forecast.
It will be the first meeting between President Trump and Sheinbaum since December after months of verbal sparring. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is also expected to attend.
Max Muncy hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning on Gerrit Cole's 103rd and final pitch, lifting the Dodgers over the Yankees 2-1 on Friday night.
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.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
Eddie Palmieri, the East Harlem legend who revolutionized Latin music, now has a street renamed in his honor.
Services for the UnderServed's urban gardens and beehives provide therapeutic opportunities for New Yorkers with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges
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.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for July 18 at 9 p.m.
A street renaming was held Saturday in the Bronx to honor Det. Didarul Islam, the NYPD officer who was killed in the July 2025 Midtown office shooting. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for July 18 at 8 p.m.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for July 18 at 7:30 p.m.
A tornado warning was issued for central Sullivan County in New York from 6:47 p.m. until 7:15 p.m. Saturday. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock reports.
