Batteries caused huge fires in Brooklyn & Queens, FDNY says
A Brooklyn house fire that injured nine people and a Queens barge fire this week were sparked by lithium-ion batteries, FDNY said.
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A Brooklyn house fire that injured nine people and a Queens barge fire this week were sparked by lithium-ion batteries, FDNY said.
A massive house fire that injured nine people and a huge barge fire were sparked by lithium-ion batteries, the FDNY determined. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
The FDNY says two fires in Ocean Hill, Brooklyn and Long Island City, Queens were caused by lithium-ion batteries.
A Brooklyn mother is desperately seeking answers after her son's body was found in a branch of the East River after leaving a nearby nightclub. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the story.
A fire broke out overnight on a barge near the Newtown Creek in Queens.
Some Queens residents were hit with unexpected violations after reporting rat sightings, a City Councilmember says.
Rats are an all-too-familiar sight in New York City neighborhoods, but some Queens residents say that when they reported rodents to the city, they faced unexpected consequences. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan reports.
Queens resident Lou Harris is on a mission to make the sport of surfing more inclusive.
NYPD officials say while there are no specific or credible threats to the tournament, police are prepared for a safe and smooth event.
The US Open starts Monday in New York City, and NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban is holding a press conference to discuss security for this year's tournament.
A Queens man has been arrested for the deadly shooting of a woman in New Rochelle. She was found dead Saturday morning inside her apartment on Clinton Place.
Firefighters were called to a massive fire at a commercial building in South Richmond Hill overnight.
It's been months since we first told you about Rego Park residents who are battling recurring overflow of raw sewage into their homes. This week's flooding is sparking new controversy in the neighborhood. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan reports.
Police arrested a driver nearly five years after Ainsley Dalrymple was struck and killed in South Ozone Park in 2019.
A Queens e-bike shop went up in flames overnight Wednesday, a New York City fire official said. It's the second time there's been a fire at the shop.
Filthy kennels and leaky ceilings – those are just some of the claims leveled at the first public animal shelter in Queens. It cost tens of millions of taxpayer dollars to build. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
A wild goose chase in Queens brought some neighbors together for a rescue mission. It started when an injured Canada goose was spotted in the middle of the road.
A wild goose chase in Queens brought some neighbors together for a rescue mission. It started when an injured Canada goose was spotted in the middle of the road. The neighbors reached out to CBS News New York's Elle McLogan, who covers Queens.
The burglary happened Tuesday night around 7:30 p.m. Police said the men gained entry without authority, but exactly how wasn't immediately clear. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Investigators suspect the fire started at around 2:30 a.m. when a charging lithium-ion battery exploded at the shop on Jamaica Avenue in the Richmond Hill section. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
An overnight fire tore through an e-bike shop in Queens, leaving behind a pile of scorched and twisted bikes. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Investigators say they are responsible for at least eight robberies since late July, snatching necklaces from victims' necks. CBS News New York's Chris Wragge reports.
A man was killed in a crash involving a U-Haul truck near the Horace Harding Expressway. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Former congressman George Santos, who was expelled from Congress in December and indicted on 23 federal charges, reached a plea agreement with prosecutors.
The disgraced former congressman is expected to face a few years in prison and will have to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in restitution. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
Police are looking for the suspect who allegedly punched an MTA conductor on a Queens subway platform.
Jury selection is set to begin Tuesday in the trial of luxury real estate brokers Oren and Tal Alexander and their brother Alon on sex trafficking charges.
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Calgary Flames 2-1 in an overtime game on Monday night.
The New York Islanders defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 on Monday night in Canada.
The New York Giants officially introduced their new head coach John Harbaugh Tuesday.
Police are looking for the suspect who allegedly punched an MTA conductor on a Queens subway platform.
Jury selection is set to begin Tuesday in the trial of luxury real estate brokers Oren and Tal Alexander and their brother Alon on sex trafficking charges.
The New York Giants officially introduced their new head coach John Harbaugh Tuesday.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders joined striking New York City nurses on the picket line Tuesday.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
Many dangers lurk when the temperature plummets, including hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
The weekend of snow in the New York City area finally wrapped up overnight, but don't let it fool you. Temperatures are about to plummet.
Snow fell in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday morning and evening, leaving a good amount to measure in its wake.
David Grullon Jr. killed a 34-year-old Connecticut man after he fired a gun and the bullet went through the wall.
The New York Giants officially introduced their new head coach John Harbaugh Tuesday.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
Mikie Sherrill was inaugurated on Tuesday morning in Newark, becoming the first Democratic woman to hold New Jersey's highest office.
Many dangers lurk when the temperature plummets, including hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
Students in New Jersey will soon learn cursive in school, thanks to a law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
The weekend of snow in the New York City area finally wrapped up overnight, but don't let it fool you. Temperatures are about to plummet.
Snow fell in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday morning and evening, leaving a good amount to measure in its wake.
A Long Island nurse was seen on a nanny camera hitting a non-verbal child that he was caring for, leaving bruises on the boy's body.
The first of this weekend's two rounds of snow blanketed the Tri-State Area on Saturday.
Mikie Sherrill was inaugurated on Tuesday morning in Newark, becoming the first Democratic woman to hold New Jersey's highest office.
New Jersey will soon have its first female Democratic governor. Mikie Sherrill will be sworn into office Tuesday, succeeding Gov. Phil Murphy.
As his standoff with America's closest allies escalates, President Trump says not getting the Nobel Peace Prize means he's no longer obligated "to think purely of Peace."
Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
Shimamura most recently served as the City Department of Parks and Recreation's Manhattan borough commissioner, Mamdani 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.
Negotiators for major New York City hospitals and the state nurses union returned to the bargaining table as the city's largest nurses strike enters a fifth day.
Nurses continue to hold the picket line as the largest nurses' strike in New York City history is on its third day with no end in sight.
Nurses say health care benefits and workplace safety are their main reasons for striking, and are refusing to go back to work until their demands are met.
Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child actress, was identified as the woman killed in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn.
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees, was found dead in his home in Massachusetts.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Calgary Flames 2-1 in an overtime game on Monday night.
The New York Islanders defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 on Monday night in Canada.
The New York Giants officially introduced their new head coach John Harbaugh Tuesday.
Alex Killorn broke a second-period tie, rugged newcomer Jeffrey Viel scored his first goal of the season and the Anaheim Ducks beat the New York Rangers 5-3 on Monday night.
Dillon Brooks scored 27 points, Devin Booker had 23 and the Suns beat the Nets 126-117 on Monday night.
Puppet shows, peaceful protests and acts of service helped families reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through a child's perspective.
Nearly 100 tenants from three different buildings managed by A&E Real Estate on the Upper West Side rallied on Monday.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
A three-year pilot run by the Brooklyn Justice Initiative and the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice aims to improve court compliance and reduce recidivism by meeting participants where they live.
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.
Wednesday will serve as a short break from the cold temperatures before it gets cold again this weekend. Meteorologist John Elliott has the latest forecast.
CBS News New York is hosting a blood drive Tuesday afternoon as the New York Blood Center says donations are critically low. CBS News New York's John Elliott reports.
The New York Giants formally introduced John Harbaugh as head coach Tuesday. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Looking for something to do in the city? Well you're in luck because the city's "Winter Outing" has returned.
Mikie Sherrill was sworn in as New Jersey governor at a ceremony on Tuesday in Newark. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
