Investigators probing if illegal businesses were in fire-damaged Queens home
Officials say more than 20 people were hurt in the fire on Wednesday, most of them children.
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State investigating Queens fire that injured 18 children
The state has launched an investigation into a fire that injured 18 children in Queens on Wednesday. Investigators think a lithium-ion battery started the fire, and police say it happened in an unlicensed daycare. CBS2's Jennifer Bisram reports.
18 children, 4 others injured after basement fire in Queens
FDNY sources say the blaze tore through the basement of what they believe to be an unlicensed daycare.
18 children injured in fire in Queens basement
Eighteen children were injured in a fire in Queens on Wednesday, and sources are telling CBS2 it happened in an unlicensed daycare. One of those children is hospitalized with serious injuries. CBS2's Alecia Reid reports.
Over 20 injured, most children, in Queens basement fire
Over 20 people, most children, were injured in a fire in a basement in Queens on Wednesday. CBS2's Alecia Reid reports.
18 children hurt in basement fire in Queens
More than a dozen kids were rushed to a local hospital after being hurt in a basement fire in Queens on Wednesday. CBS2's Alecia Reid reports.
Fire breaks out at Steinway piano factory in Astoria, Queens
The FDNY says the flames were confined to a silo behind the factory that's filled with sawdust.
Fire breaks out at Steinway piano factory
The FDNY says the flames were confined to a silo behind the factory that's filled with sawdust.
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Latest push to stop George Santos
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NYPD: Woman suffers serious injuries in hit-and-run in Astoria
Video shows a driver speeding on the sidewalk in Astoria on Monday afternoon.
Woman injured in hit-and-run in Astoria, Queens
State police and DEA agents attempted to stop the driver, who then took off and hit a fruit stand before striking the woman. CBS2's Kristine Johnson reports.
New Siena poll reveals how many feel about Rep. George Santos
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Poll shows New Yorkers want Rep. George Santos to resign
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Woman injured in Astoria hit-and-run
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At least 3 killed over weekend of gun violence in New York City
Lights and sirens lit up the city as paramedics responded to at least 11 gunshot victims over a 24-hour span.
At least 3 dead over weekend of gun violence in NYC
So far, no arrests have been made in any of the shootings, CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
FDNY: Lithium-ion battery caused deadly house fire in Queens
Altogether, 10 people were hurt, including four firefighters.
NYPD searching for suspects in Queens double shooting
Police are investigating a shooting in Queens that injured two people Saturday.
Police investigating double shooting in Queens
Police say a 23-year-old woman was shot in the shoulder and a 19-year-old man was shot in the arm.
FDNY: E-scooter's lithium-ion battery caused deadly Queens fire
Investigators say a lithium-ion battery sparked a deadly fire at a Queens home late Friday night. CBS2's Jennifer Bisram reports.
NYPD: 19-year-old shot to death after dispute inside Queens nightclub
The suspected gunman left in a car, according to investigators.
Man shot to death, woman injured outside Queens nightclub
The suspected gunman left in a car, according to investigators.
Queens man dies in overnight house fire
Firefighters found the man suffering from smoke inhalation on the second floor.
Police seek missing law school student Jordan Taylor
Family and friends say his wallet was found in Lower Manhattan, and his phone was found in Hell's Kitchen.
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Protests continue across N.Y., N.J. over Tyre Nichols video
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Protests continue across N.Y., N.J. over Tyre Nichols video
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Protests continue across N.Y., N.J. over Tyre Nichols video
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School bus driver accused of DUI after crashing into NJ home
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Video released from deadly Old Bridge police chase
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Jan. 6 rioter who admitted spraying Officer Brian Sicknick sentenced
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