New York officials pushing legislation to fight unsafe lithium-ion batteries
New York Congressman Ritchie Torres and FDNY officials are asking for federal help in the fight against lithium-ion batteries.
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New York Congressman Ritchie Torres and FDNY officials are asking for federal help in the fight against lithium-ion batteries.
Congressman Ritchie Torres on Thursday detailed his proposed legislation in response to the NYCHA bribery scandal.
Congressman Ritchie Torres on Thursday detailed his proposed legislation in response to the NYCHA bribery scandal. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/49obsfU
Torres grew up in the city's public housing, and introduced a bill to demand more transparency after the arrests.
The annual event is a call to action against antisemitism, bias, and bullying.
Tuesday's fire in Manhattan was a call to action to do more to stop the use of cheap, poorly made batteries.
The goal of the bill by Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand is to provide a federal safety standard.
The goal of the bill by Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand is to provide a federal safety standard. CBS2's Tim McNicholas reports.
Mayor Adams called the vote "a disgrace" and "a perversion of justice."
President Joe Biden said he had no comment, CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Reaction is pouring in from both sides of the political aisle after Trump became the first ex-president to face criminal charges. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Last year, 219 fires were caused by devices that use the batteries, resulting in 147 injuries and six deaths.
The batteries have been blamed for hundreds of fires in New York City, including one at a Bronx supermarket over the weekend. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has more.
With e-bike batteries blamed for hundreds of fires in New York City, including a massive supermarket blaze in the Bronx, Mayor Eric Adams has been calling for federal action. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has more.
Rep. Ritchie Torres was among the lawmakers who have filed for Rep. George Santos to expelled from Congress, citing his lies.
A recent ADL survey found 85 percent of Americans believe at least one anti-Jewish trope.
Torres wants an FEC probe into potential illegal activities. This comes as Santos was placed on two committees.
Congressman Ritchie Torres joined 3rd Congressional District constituents in Great Neck to call on the Federal Election Commission to launch an investigation into potential illegal activity and irregularities of George Santos. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reports.
