Chopper 2 over rescue effort after worker falls down 60 foot hole in Manhattan
It happened just before 9 a.m. at a construction site at the rail yards at 12th Avenue and 30th Street.
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It happened just before 9 a.m. at a construction site at the rail yards at 12th Avenue and 30th Street.
Chopper 2 flew over the scene in Oceanside, Nassau County.
Zinnia Maldonado has the dramatic video that shows NYPD officers saving the lives of two people in Cambria Heights, Queens, who were sleeping as their home caught fire.
CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook has an update on the conditions for the Tuesday morning commute.
Flash flooding swept through New York City and parts of New Jersey on Monday night, and CBS News New York has team coverage of the damage.
A man jumped into the water after his young daughter fell overboard Sunday on the way back to Florida.
The roof of the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo collapsed on a crowd, killing at least 184 people and leaving many others injured or trapped under rubble.
Video shared by Hazlet Township police showed an officer crawling across thin ice on a partially frozen lake to rescue Taffy the dog from the frigid water.
A strong earthquake killed more than 100 people in Tibet and left many others trapped in the autonomous region of western China, state media say.
At least 17 people are dead as a result of Hurricane Milton, officials told CBS News.
Israel says troops have rescued a man taken hostage during Hamas' Oct. 7 terrorist attacks in a "complex operation" in Gaza.
Crews pulled a person from the water early Tuesday morning in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood.
At least 10 people were killed by the powerful earthquake that hit Taiwan, and more than 100 others were still missing.
Taiwan's strongest earthquake in 25 years hit during morning rush, killing several, injuring hundreds and sparking tsunami warnings as far away as Japan and the Philippines.
Police bodycam captured what happened Sunday at the A train stop at 181st Street.
Japan's leader says workers are "fighting a battle against time" to rescue people trapped in rubble after a series of powerful earthquakes.
Early Wednesday morning, trucks could be seen rescuing people from homes along the Passaic River in Paterson.
A new animal shelter in Long Island City is giving rescued pets a second chance while supporting humans, too.
The customer was accessing his safety deposit box in the basement of the World Diamond Tower when the doors closed and he became trapped. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports from the scene.
CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado spent the morning live on the scene, where first responders said the vault opened automatically on a timer around 6:15 a.m., setting the man free after nearly 12 hours.
A person has been rescued after spending the night trapped inside a bank vault in Midtown, Manhattan. Fire officials share an update from the scene.
CBS New York has learned the person is a customer who has been trapped in there for nearly 10 hours. Zinnia Maldonado has a live update from the scene.
Mark Dickey was rescued from thousands of feet underground in Turkey after he fell gravely ill. CBS News correspondent Ramy Inocencio speaks to Dickey in his hospital room where he explains why exploring the extremes of the Earth is his calling.
"Caving is not inherently a dangerous sport," Mark Dickey told CBS News. "It's a dangerous location." It's one he's lucky to have escaped, but can't wait to get back to.
Cave expert Mark Dickey was hit with internal bleeding as he helped chart the Morca cave system, leaving him stuck more than 3,200 feet underground.
Jalen Brunson scored 33 points, including a 3-pointer that capped the Knicks' opening 23-point run, and New York beat the Jazz 146-112 on Friday.
Akira Schmid got a shutout against his former team, and the Golden Knights beat the Devils 3-0 on Friday night.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been sentenced to three more months in prison for violating his supervised release terms in a New York gang case.
The destruction of homeless encampments across New York City, a hallmark policy of Mayor Eric Adams' administration, will be halted by Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
A man is now in custody in Florida in connection to the 1997 murder of Tanya Denise Jackson on Long Island.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been sentenced to three more months in prison for violating his supervised release terms in a New York gang case.
The destruction of homeless encampments across New York City, a hallmark policy of Mayor Eric Adams' administration, will be halted by Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
A man is now in custody in Florida in connection to the 1997 murder of Tanya Denise Jackson on Long Island.
A Peekskill police officer is under investigation after video shows him kicking and cursing at a suspect on the ground.
A New York City woman was unlawfully held by ICE for nearly two weeks after being detained at LaGuardia Airport before Thanksgiving, a judge ruled.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
CBS News New York has learned Jed Parkington, who died by suicide during a standoff with law enforcement on Tuesday, was fascinated with Nazi Germany.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
First Alert Weather Days have been declared in the NYC area as the arctic chill could bring record low temperatures.
A decomposed body and pipe bombs were found inside a Stamford, Connecticut, home after a shootout between the homeowner and police officers Tuesday, officials say.
An apartment building fire in Jersey City, New Jersey, displaced about 30 people Friday, sending them out into frigid temperatures.
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
First Alert Weather Days have been declared in the NYC area as the arctic chill could bring record low temperatures.
A man is now in custody in Florida in connection to the 1997 murder of Tanya Denise Jackson on Long Island.
Nassau County Police charged Vito D'Ambrosio, of Seaford, with murdering his parents at A&A Italian Deli and Pizza in Bethpage.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
Two people were killed in a stabbing in Bethpage on Long Island, Nassau County police said.
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's transition fundraising effort is paying off.
The principal of a Brooklyn middle school created controversy this week by turning down the opportunity to have a Holocaust survivor speak to students.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued executive orders Thursday designed to protect Israel and appeal to the Jewish community.
Federal prosecutors on Thursday presented an indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James to a grand jury in Norfolk, Virginia.
In New York alone, there have already been more than 17,000 flu cases and nearly 1,000 hospitalizations, and doctors anticipate it's only going to get worse as more people gather for the holidays.
Colette Smith of the Bronx was diagnosed with lung cancer, despite never smoking. Her survival story is central to her push for early detection.
Some New Yorkers want the mayor-elect to appoint a new "rat czar" when he takes office after an uptick in rat sightings.
Gio's Law would establish a $25 million grant program to equip law enforcement nationwide with EpiPens and train officers how to use them.
A blood drive was held in Harlem on Wednesday as the New York Blood Center reports a dip in its blood supply.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been sentenced to three more months in prison for violating his supervised release terms in a New York gang case.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker returns to Downtown Brooklyn with diverse cultural influences, community outreach, and a fresh take on Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
Jalen Brunson scored 33 points, including a 3-pointer that capped the Knicks' opening 23-point run, and New York beat the Jazz 146-112 on Friday.
Akira Schmid got a shutout against his former team, and the Golden Knights beat the Devils 3-0 on Friday night.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
The New York Rangers won for the league-leading 12th time on the road, beating the Ottawa Senators 4-2 on Thursday night.
The New York Islanders defeated the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche 6-3 on Thursday night.
Neighbors in Brooklyn's Victorian Flatbush are expressing frustration after the city designated only part of their area as a historic district.
Brooklyn's Prospect Park is getting financing for a long-term project to battle the impacts of climate change, city leaders say.
The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music plans a 12,000-square-foot campus at One Prospect Park West, aiming to serve thousands more with music therapy and education programs.
Some residents at NYCHA's Eastchester Gardens in the Bronx say they've been shivering on and off all week.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker returns to Downtown Brooklyn with diverse cultural influences, community outreach, and a fresh take on Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
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 has your First Alert Forecast for December 5 at 11 p.m.
Christmas tree lightings were held in Ridgewood, New Jersey, and the Bronx, New York, on Friday.
President Trump is praising the Federal Vaccine Advisory Committee's move to break away from Hepatitis B vaccine guidance that's been in place for over 30 years. Friday night, he signed a memorandum to fast track a comprehensive evaluation of the vaccine schedules. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo has the latest.
A fire broke out inside a Midtown restaurant Friday evening.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani said he will end the Adams administration's practice of removing homeless encampments from city sidewalks, but critics argue it will be a step backwards for the city's quality of life. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
