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The bus driver said he had six young kids on board when all of a sudden the front engine started smoking.
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The bus driver said he had six young kids on board when all of a sudden the front engine started smoking.
The driver was able to get the six young children off his bus before it went up in flames in Rego Park. CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
CBS2's Ali Bauman has the latest on the scary incident.
No injuries were reported. CBS2's Ali Bauman spoke to the bus driver.
Chopper 2 was over the scene on Tuesday afternoon.
If you ask the MTA, its proposed fare and toll hikes are reasonable -- only a few cents more per ride, or a few dollars more for a monthly pass. But if you ask those who actually take the system, they say "it adds up." CBS2's John Dias reports.
Pickleball has been called America's fastest growing sport, with nearly 9 million people hitting the courts.
Nearly nine million pickleballers of all ages are now swinging their paddles and hitting the courts.
Her name was known throughout the city, but few had seen her face. To some, she was a hero. Others labeled her an outlaw. Despite her many labels, everyone agreed she became a force to be reckoned with. CBS2's Steve Overmyer reports.
Residents claim Mount Sinai pays them $7,000 less each year compared to their counterparts at the Manhattan campus.
More than 150 unionized resident physicians started a planned 5-day strike on Monday, CBS2's Kristie Keleshian reports.
Residents claim Mount Sinai pays them $7,000 less each year compared to their counterparts at the Manhattan campus. CBS2's Christina Fan has the story.
They claim they are paid $7,000 less each year than nonunionized residents at Mount Sinai's main campus. CBS2's Christina Fan has the latest.
Roughly 170 resident physicians are set to strike at 7 a.m., with pickets going into the night. CBS2's Christina Fan has the latest.
St. John's will also bestow the archbishop with an honorary doctoral degree and the university's gold medal.
The venue got at least five noise violations last year from the Department of Environmental Protection.
Cycling deaths in New York City soared in the first months of 2023. Now, bike riders near a beloved park in Ridgewood, Queens, are demanding safer streets. CBS2's Elle McLogan has more.
Police say an unlicensed 16-year-old driver lost control while changing lanes Wednesday in Springfield Gardens.
Investigators say an unlicensed 16-year-old was behind the wheel when a 14-year-old passenger was killed in a crash in Queens. CBS2's Alice Gainer spoke to the 14-year-old's mother.
Police say a 16-year-old was behind the wheel and crashed into a UPS truck, then a tractor-trailer. CBS2's Alice Gainer reports.
Police say the car she was riding in struck a UPS truck in Springfield Gardens.
Maldonado is the highest-ranking South Asian woman on the force -- a position she was promoted to last month.
The little boy was rushed to a hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation, but did not survive.
The property owner has been issued several violations after inspectors took a look at the home, CBS2's Alice Gainer reports.
CBS2's Elijah Westbrook spoke with the family Monday, a day after they celebrated Mother's Day.
A gas explosion at a New York City apartment building has left at least one person dead and 14 others injured, officials said Saturday.
The NYC area is bracing for a major winter storm that's set to hit the region with heavy snow on top of dangerous, subfreezing weather.
The Boston Celtics outlasted the lottery-bound Brooklyn Nets 130-126 in double overtime on Friday night.
New Jersey auto body shops may be expecting to see more business after this weekend's winter storm.
An all-electric air taxi was on display for the public to check out at New York City's Pier 76 on Friday.
A gas explosion at a New York City apartment building has left at least one person dead and 14 others injured, officials said Saturday.
The NYC area is bracing for a major winter storm that's set to hit the region with heavy snow on top of dangerous, subfreezing weather.
An all-electric air taxi was on display for the public to check out at New York City's Pier 76 on Friday.
Can they plow the snow? It's a question that every New Yorker uses to judge their mayors, and many have failed the test.
The Connetquot Central School District has been threatened with funding cuts unless it reinstates its old mascot name.
The NYC area is bracing for a major winter storm that's set to hit the region with heavy snow on top of dangerous, subfreezing weather.
New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches of snow from Sunday to Monday as feels-like temperatures drop below 0. A winter storm watch has been issued.
A winter storm is headed to the Tri-State Area with heavy snow expected. New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches Saturday night into Monday.
Residents are feeling the cold weather, but there will be a slight break Thursday. All eyes are on the weekend with the possibility of a winter storm.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State Area with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
The NYC area is bracing for a major winter storm that's set to hit the region with heavy snow on top of dangerous, subfreezing weather.
New Jersey auto body shops may be expecting to see more business after this weekend's winter storm.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency as weather forecasts project a major snowstorm this weekend.
New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches of snow from Sunday to Monday as feels-like temperatures drop below 0. A winter storm watch has been issued.
As officials across New Jersey prepare for this weekend's expected snowstorm, Piscataway says it hasn't received a salt shipment in weeks.
The NYC area is bracing for a major winter storm that's set to hit the region with heavy snow on top of dangerous, subfreezing weather.
The Connetquot Central School District has been threatened with funding cuts unless it reinstates its old mascot name.
New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches of snow from Sunday to Monday as feels-like temperatures drop below 0. A winter storm watch has been issued.
The gang held a Huntington Station neighborhood under siege for years by funding violence through prostitution and sex trafficking, prosecutors said.
Dramatic video from Suffolk County police shows a deer smashing through a bank window and running around as officers try to wrangle it.
Can they plow the snow? It's a question that every New Yorker uses to judge their mayors, and many have failed the test.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency as weather forecasts project a major snowstorm this weekend.
Staten Island Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis is vowing to fight a court finding that says the lines of her 11th District are unconstitutional.
New York City is expected to employ remote learning on Monday due to the impending snowstorm.
As officials across New Jersey prepare for this weekend's expected snowstorm, Piscataway says it hasn't received a salt shipment in weeks.
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.
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.
Pop superstar Harry Styles will open an unprecedented 30-show residency at Madison Square Garden, starting on Aug. 26 and ending on Oct. 31.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
The FCC is warning that daytime talk shows and late-night programs must give equal time to opposing political candidates, taking aim at a genre of TV that has long drawn President Trump's ire.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Channing Tatum is bringing "Magic Mike Live" to New York City, promising to "turn up the gas" on the popular show.
The Boston Celtics outlasted the lottery-bound Brooklyn Nets 130-126 in double overtime on Friday night.
Ryan Wedding, a 44-year-old Canadian national, was added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list last year.
The active New York Mets have acquired ace pitcher Freddy Peralta and right-hander Tobias Myers from Milwaukee in a trade that sent two top prospects to the Brewers.
The Knicks broke a four-game losing streak without breaking a sweat, crushing the Nets 120-66 on Wednesday night.
The Yankees have reportedly agreed to a long-term contract with free agent outfielder Cody Bellinger.
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.
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.
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.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Saturday morning First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
An explosion at a Bronx apartment building left at least one person dead and 14 others injured, NYC officials said Saturday.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for January 23 at 11 p.m.
After resuming negotiations, striking New York City nurses say they're not any closer to reaching a deal.
New York City Public School students have to wait until Sunday to find out if classes will be remote for the storm on Monday. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman went to Staten Island, where many parents are waiting with baited breath.
