Fire destroys home right before holidays in Plainfield, N.J.
Crews says the flames were going through the roof and that everyone inside the home was evacuated.
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Crews says the flames were going through the roof and that everyone inside the home was evacuated.
A fire that tore through an apartment building in Plainfield, New Jersey, early Sunday morning killed the parents of two children and displaced 72 residents.
Two people were killed and dozens were left without a home Sunday following a devastating apartment building fire in Plainfield, New Jersey.
Three people were killed in a storm on July 3, and two more died when another severe storm hit the area just 11 days later.
Plainfield, New Jersey, was hit hard by severe storms that turned deadly this summer. Now, the city is investing in an alert system to help save lives during future storms. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports.
Abby Levenson, Plainfield's business administrator, details the city's flood preparation and recovery plans.
New Jersey is under a flood watch today, and officials are warning residents to be careful and pay attention to conditions.
Traffic was at a standstill on the Clearview Expressway in Queens on Thursday afternoon due to flooding, and communities in New Jersey were bracing for the worst. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman leads team coverage.
CBS News New York's Nick Caloway on Thursday visited Plainfield and North Plainfield, communities still cleaning up from storms earlier this month.
The recent floods in New Jersey destroyed several roadways, and there is concern about trucks and cars traveling on one that is closed to outside traffic because part of it has collapsed.
The cleanup from the floods earlier this month in New Jersey continues, but for many residents, the struggle to rebuild is just beginning.
As CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports, many are coming back to nothing after nearly everything was destroyed.
Two devastating storms earlier this month wreaked havoc on communities in Plainfield, New Jersey. On Sunday, a benefit concert was held to help flood victims.
Many families in Plainfield have a long road to recovery after the devastating floods claimed lives and forced people to throw out their possessions.
Plainfield is planning a benefit concert to help families and others devastated by the storms. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
It's been days since devastating floodwaters tore through the Hope 4 Paws Humane Society in Plainfield, New Jersey. Staff and volunteers had to swim through waist-high water to rescue dozens of dogs and other animals. Now, with all the animals safe, the shelter is turning its focus to recovery. Patricia Rosado, office manager for Hope 4 Paws Humane Society, details the devastation and how recovery efforts are going.
Police say 60-year-old Lubia Estevez, a food services cashier at Plainfield High School, was one of two people killed during Monday's intense storms.
Loved ones are remembering the two women who died in Monday's flooding in Plainfield.
We're remembering the two Plainfield residents who were killed when intense storms hit the area Monday. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
New Jersey faces a major cleanup effort after this week's flash floods swept through Union and Somerset counties.
A flood watch takes effect Wednesday afternoon for several New Jersey counties following Monday's flash flooding. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the latest.
New Jersey saw the brunt of the damage from Monday's storms. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo and Naveen Dhaliwal report.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy toured flood damage in Berkeley Heights Tuesday, saying the state got "crushed" by Monday night's flash floods that killed at least two people in Plainfield. Watch his full remarks.
The cleanup is continuing in Plainfield, New Jersey, after severe thunderstorms killed three people and knocked out power to thousands Thursday night.
Hundreds of people in Plainfield, New Jersey, were still without power Saturday night, over 48 hours after deadly storms slammed the area.
Authorities say online threats like sextortion are exploding, with predators increasingly pushing violence.
An investigation is underway into how a man and a dog died inside a mobile veterinary van in Flushing, Queens, on Sunday.
Tensions are running high after reports of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arresting several people in Hoboken and Jersey City earlier Sunday.
OG Anunoby scored 25 points, Landry Shamet added 23 and the Knicks beat the Lakers 112-100 on Sunday night.
Jalen Duren had 21 points and 10 rebounds after being added to the All-Star Game on Sunday night as an Eastern Conference reserve, and the Detroit Pistons routed the Brooklyn Nets 130-77 in the most-lopsided victory in franchise history.
Authorities say online threats like sextortion are exploding, with predators increasingly pushing violence.
An investigation is underway into how a man and a dog died inside a mobile veterinary van in Flushing, Queens, on Sunday.
Sunday morning marked the end of an era in New York City, as Timothy Cardinal Dolan presided over his last Mass as archbishop after nearly 17 years in the post.
A woman's remains were found Sunday in the basement of a building on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn, according to police.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said a total of 14 people have died outside during the dangerously cold weather. New single-room shelters are now open for people experiencing homelessness.
Bundle up — New York City and the Tri-State Area's stretch of dangerously cold weather continues, and it's sticking around longer than anyone would like.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were pivotal during America's birth. This year, as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday, CBS News New York is highlighting the hidden history in our own back yard.
Forecasters are watching for a chance of snow this weekend in New York and New Jersey as harsh winter weather conditions continue.
The First Alert Weather Team is tracking a storm that could bring snow to the New York and New Jersey area. Frigid temperatures will last throughout the week.
Although the snowstorm has passed, the cold weather will linger with temperatures below freezing each day.
Tensions are running high after reports of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arresting several people in Hoboken and Jersey City earlier Sunday.
New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch said he had a brief association with Jeffrey Epstein but denied taking him up on any of his invitations and said he never went to Epstein's island.
The extreme cold temperatures have been causing water main breaks across New York and New Jersey.
Bundle up — New York City and the Tri-State Area's stretch of dangerously cold weather continues, and it's sticking around longer than anyone would like.
We're learning more about Dan Sohail, the man charged with repeatedly ramming his car into Chabad Headquarters in Brooklyn on Jan. 28.
Authorities say online threats like sextortion are exploding, with predators increasingly pushing violence.
An off-duty Nassau County police officer was killed in a car crash with an alleged drunk driver Saturday morning, police say.
The suspect accused of killing his ex-girlfriend on Long Island in November 2025 has been deemed not competent to stand trial.
Fire departments across New York are warning about a "historic collapse" in volunteer firefighter staffing, which they say is causing a public safety crisis.
New York's governor is taking aim at ICE with a bill that would outlaw state and local police cooperation with the agency on civil enforcement.
Tensions are running high after reports of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arresting several people in Hoboken and Jersey City earlier Sunday.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said a total of 14 people have died outside during the dangerously cold weather. New single-room shelters are now open for people experiencing homelessness.
Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father were released from ICE custody on Sunday, a day after a federal court ordered their release.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Saturday announced a new crop of commissioners who will be at the helm of some of the city's most vital departments.
Funding for many federal agencies expired on Saturday after Congress failed to pass half a dozen spending bills before the deadline, prompting a partial government shutdown.
In New Jersey, nearly half a million people lost enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits this year, but the impact goes far beyond those who got the credits.
Starting July 1, as many as 450,000 New Yorkers will lose EP coverage and be forced into marketplace health care plans.
Striking New York City nurses returned to the bargaining table Thursday, the New York State Nurses Association said.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders joined striking New York City nurses on the picket line Tuesday.
New York City's largest nurses strike is now in Week 2 and it appears negotiations toward a deal remain at a standstill.
The 2026 Grammy Awards recognized the best of the best in music from last year. Here's the full list of winners and nominees.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said in a social media post.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
In 1971, Demond Wilson appeared on an episode of "All in the Family," a role that led him to land a lead part in "Sanford and Son."
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
OG Anunoby scored 25 points, Landry Shamet added 23 and the Knicks beat the Lakers 112-100 on Sunday night.
Jalen Duren had 21 points and 10 rebounds after being added to the All-Star Game on Sunday night as an Eastern Conference reserve, and the Detroit Pistons routed the Brooklyn Nets 130-77 in the most-lopsided victory in franchise history.
New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch said he had a brief association with Jeffrey Epstein but denied taking him up on any of his invitations and said he never went to Epstein's island.
The Senators beat the Devils 4-1 on Saturday night.
Roman Josi scored with 1:14 remaining in the game to lift the Predators past the Islanders 4-3 on Saturday night.
Jamaica Colosseum Mall is set to close for good on Jan. 31.
A volunteer effort launched during the winter storm paired younger residents with elderly homeowners, offering snow removal assistance while creating new community ties across generations.
A home-visit initiative in Brooklyn connects aging Holocaust survivors with social workers as war abroad and antisemitism at home reopen old wounds.
A critical seasonal blood shortage is prompting renewed calls for New Yorkers to donate.
Puppet shows, peaceful protests and acts of service helped families reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through a child's perspective.
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 says we could see temperatures around the freezing mark through the middle of the week. A second, slightly larger snow event is possible on Friday.
Prosecutors say a Queens girl was groomed online and then kidnapped in just seven days. CBS News New York investigative reporter Mahsa Saeidi reveals how predators operate, and how parents can stop them.
An emergency meeting was held Sunday night in Hoboken to inform concerned residents of their rights. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the details.
Police say a second man and dog survived. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis spoke with a customer who says the vet who survived is known for providing low-cost services, helping save many pets.
Efforts to restore power in Park Slope on Sunday were being hampered by the biting cold. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
