Wind may be to blame for tree falling on house and scaffolding collapse in Queens
CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis has the latest on both incidents.
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CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis has the latest on both incidents.
A portion of the wrapping placed around the scaffolding fell off a building at Broadway and West 85th Street around 11:30 a.m. Thursday.
Video shows one worker dangling from his harness on the side of the building at Carpenter Avenue at East 221st Street.
The collapse at 2:30 p.m. Thursday sent the three workers to the hospital.
Investigators say one of the scaffold's cables snapped, leaving the men hanging on for dear life.
At least four construction workers were injured on Monday morning when a piece of scaffolding collapsed at 50 Hudson Yards.
It was a scary scene in Brooklyn on Sunday afternoon as scaffolding crashed down from the top of a new 12-story building, injuring three people in the building next door.
There's nearly 300 miles of construction scaffolding in New York City, but are they being properly inspected and regulated?
Witnesses posted photos to social media showing wooden planks and metal scaffolding strewn about at the corner of Prince Street and Broadway.
Scaffolding collapsed to the ground Tuesday night at a Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn construction side.
Two construction workers found themselves hanging on for dear life after their scaffolding gave way in midtown Manhattan.
Two scaffold maintenance workers trapped for more than an hour on a collapsed scaffold high above the streets of Midtown Manhattan have been rescued.
"One side of the scaffold started to slip very fast. I don't know what happened or why. It just started to slip very fast," said Anmar Mohammed of Astoria.
The scaffold hung precariously 17 stories high as emergency rescue personnel responded to the scene just as one of the workers was trying to get into the building through a window.
The brick facade of a 2-story building at 305 West 125th Street, which was being demolished, collapsed and sent debris onto a city bus carrying 30 passengers.
The strikes on Gaza come after nearly two months of a ceasefire to pause the 17-month-long war.
Tenants in apartments near the I-80 sinkhole in New Jersey say they're spotting cracks around the complex.
This Woman's History Month, we're remembering the woman who brought the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge across the finish line.
The Fairleigh Dickinson University women's team will make its initial appearance in the NCAA Tournament, thanks to a very long winning streak.
As Americans live longer, there's a dire need to create an age-friendly health care system. But right now, there aren't enough doctors specializing in geriatrics to care for older adults.
This Woman's History Month, we're remembering the woman who brought the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge across the finish line.
As Americans live longer, there's a dire need to create an age-friendly health care system. But right now, there aren't enough doctors specializing in geriatrics to care for older adults.
Television journalist and educator David Diaz, who spent decades covering New York City and the Tri-State Area, died last week at the age of 82.
The FAA is investigating after an Endeavor Air flight's wing struck the runway at LaGuardia and "somebody saw some sparks."
Could one of New York City's five boroughs really be the birthplace of filling out an NCAA Tournament bracket?
Stormy weather arrived overnight around the NYC area, bringing heavy rain and high winds.
We have a First Alert Weather Day coming our way, starting Sunday afternoon.
Gusts between 30-40 mph combined with dry fuels and low humidity levels will lead to a continued risk of wildfire development through the rest of the weekend.
A wind advisory is in effect for New York City and the surrounding area Friday due to gusts of up to 50 mph.
From flooding to downed trees, Wednesday's rain wreaked havoc on some parts of the Tri-State Area.
Tenants in apartments near the I-80 sinkhole in New Jersey say they're spotting cracks around the complex.
The Fairleigh Dickinson University women's team will make its initial appearance in the NCAA Tournament, thanks to a very long winning streak.
Television journalist and educator David Diaz, who spent decades covering New York City and the Tri-State Area, died last week at the age of 82.
New Jersey is kicking off its annual pothole repair campaign today in an effort to patch up state highways this spring.
Stormy weather arrived overnight around the NYC area, bringing heavy rain and high winds.
As Americans live longer, there's a dire need to create an age-friendly health care system. But right now, there aren't enough doctors specializing in geriatrics to care for older adults.
Television journalist and educator David Diaz, who spent decades covering New York City and the Tri-State Area, died last week at the age of 82.
Stormy weather arrived overnight around the NYC area, bringing heavy rain and high winds.
A Long Island woman is accused of performing dental work without a license, operating a practice out of her home for nearly a decade.
Stunning video shows a car careening through a homeowner's fence and crashing into a backyard swimming pool on Long Island.
Rasha Alawieh, a Rhode Island doctor, was detained on Thursday in Boston after visiting family in Lebanon.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's postponements come amid expected protests in response to his vote to advance a Republican measure to avert a shutdown.
Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, is sounding the alarm on the Trump administration's cuts to the Department of Education.
Mahmoud Khalil, a former Columbia University student who is a green card holder, is being threatened with deportation.
Nita Lowey, the former 16-term congresswoman from New York, has died after a battle with breast cancer, her family says.
As Americans live longer, there's a dire need to create an age-friendly health care system. But right now, there aren't enough doctors specializing in geriatrics to care for older adults.
Saturday marks five years since New York City announced citywide lockdowns due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Two cats in separate New York City households have tested positive for bird flu, the city health department says.
A patient on Long Island is the first in New York to be cured of sickle cell anemia, doctors say.
A 3D printer helped save the life of a New Jersey man whose skull was crumbling.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial for federal sex trafficking charges will begin a week later than expected, a judge in Manhattan ruled Friday.
Celebrities like Laurence Fishburne, Mark Ruffalo and Matthew Broderick were among those rallying Saturday to keep a 135-year-old church and theater space on the Upper West Side open.
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home last week in a gated community in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
The FIFA World Cup final will have a halftime show for the first time in history when it comes to New Jersey's MetLife Stadium in 2026.
Carl Dean, the husband of Dolly Parton, died Monday in Nashville, the singer said in a statement.
The Fairleigh Dickinson University women's team will make its initial appearance in the NCAA Tournament, thanks to a very long winning streak.
Could one of New York City's five boroughs really be the birthplace of filling out an NCAA Tournament bracket?
Iona University fired men's basketball coach Tobin Anderson on Monday, two years after he was hired to replace Rick Pitino.
The Islanders erased a two-goal deficit with four third-period goals in a 4-2 win over the Panthers on Sunday.
The Nets beat the Hawks for the sixth straight time at Barclays Center, 122-114 on Sunday night.
This Woman's History Month, we're remembering the woman who brought the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge across the finish line.
Residents in parts of Queens say neighborhood streets are being treated like a parking lot for trucks, with trash accumulating among commercial vehicles left on the roadside.
Hundreds of members of Borough Park's Orthodox Jewish community rallied side-by-side with neighbors from the Asian-American community Thursday to protest New York City's plans to open a homeless shelter.
The creation of the Tiffany lamp was credited to a famous craftsman, but recently the lamps' true creators were revealed – a group of artisans known as the "Tiffany Girls."
Some Bronx business owners say they they are losing business due to MTA construction hiding their storefronts and blocking nearby parking.
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.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
The New Jersey apartment complex is located next to the sinkholes that opened along I-80 due to a mineshaft collapse. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
As CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports, Roebling's family legacy continues to be a source of pride today.
The village was once Long Island's busiest business district. That is, until segregation emerged, causing harm to the community. As CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports, local residents with renewed pride say the area has turned a corner.
President Trump overhauled the cultural institution and installed himself as chairman of the board. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
The Knights will carry a 22-game winning streak into their battle with powerhouse TCU on Friday in Fort Worth, Texas. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
