Funeral held for N.J. firefighter killed battling house fire
Hudson, a father of three and 2-year member of the Plainfield Fire Department, died battling a house fire on Jan. 26.
Hudson, a father of three and 2-year member of the Plainfield Fire Department, died battling a house fire on Jan. 26.
The Plainfield, New Jersey, firefighter who died in the line of duty last week was laid to rest Saturday. He was posthumously promoted to lieutenant as he was remembered by loved ones and colleagues. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3ur1pb1
The funeral for Marques Hudson, a New Jersey firefighter who died in the line of duty, is being held Saturday in Plainfield. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
The wake was held at Plainfield High School for Marques Hudson's family, friends and fellow firefighters.
Loved ones paid their respects Friday to a fallen New Jersey firefighter killed in the line of duty. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3Otj6xu
Hudson, 32, died Friday while battling a fire in a home in Plainfield, N.J.
Officials say this is the first time in the city's history that a firefighter died in the line of duty.
Firefighter Marques Hudson died battling a fire in Union County, New Jersey, on Friday. He joined the department less than two years ago. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3Ofbn6f
Firefighter Marques Hudson died while battling a house fire in Plainfield, New Jersey, on Friday. The mayor said this is the first line-of-duty death ever in the town. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3Ofbn6f
The fire has since been brought under control, but the heartbreak in the community is just beginning. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Officials mourned Hudson as a "true hero" who joined the Plainfield Fire Department in 2021.
A Plainfield firefighter died battling a house fire Friday morning.
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.
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.
Hours later, some were able to temporarily return, only to discover the charred insides of the places they once called home.
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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
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Powerful thunderstorms are passing through NYC today, as severe weather causes damage across New York and New Jersey.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the state is putting $5 million into lifeguard recruitment and retention amid a shortage as beaches open Memorial Day weekend.
Powerful thunderstorms are passing through NYC today, as severe weather causes damage across New York and New Jersey.
Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a campaign rally Thursday evening in the South Bronx.
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Queens liquor store owner Francisco Valerio faces charges in a shooting outside his store.
A Yellow Alert for New York City and the surrounding area due the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms Thursday has ended.
Despite some lingering clouds, Sunday will be a nice finish to the weekend. Highs will reach the low 70s.
Today's weather looks to be the pick of the week, as skies clear and temperatures climb.
Temperatures around New York and New Jersey will rebound nicely Monday, as highs reach the upper 60s and low 70s.
Mother's Day was mostly a gloomy day in New York City and across the Tri-State Area.
Gov. Phil Murphy called the power outage that brought Amtrak and NJ Transit to a halt for hours Wednesday — and continued to cause delays Thursday — "an unmitigated disaster" in a harsh letter to the railroad's chairman.
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A bill proposed in New Jersey would require low-speed electric bicycles and scooters there to be registered and insured.
A Yellow Alert for New York City and the surrounding area due the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms Thursday has ended.
Hempstead, N.Y. officials want federal help after they say unhealthy levels of the chemical 1,4-dioxane was found in all nine of the town's wells.
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The Justice Department filed a federal lawsuit accusing Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation of illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry.
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The Randall's Island Park Alliance wants New York City to remove the migrant shelter this summer.
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Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs posted a video on social media apologizing for his "inexcusable" behavior and that he takes "full responsibility" for his actions.
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