Rockland County Fire Demonstrates Potential Dangers Of Illegal Boarding Houses
A house gutted by fire was shedding new light Thursday on a pervasive problem – affordable, but extremely dangerous apartments.
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A house gutted by fire was shedding new light Thursday on a pervasive problem – affordable, but extremely dangerous apartments.
Credit score company FICO estimates 30 percent of the fraud occurs at the point of sale.
Entergy Corp., which is trying to relicense Indian Point in Buchanan, plans to close the James A. FitzPatrick plant on Lake Ontario.
Grief counselors will be on hand at a Bronx elementary school Monday as investigators try to determine what caused a driver to plow into a group of trick-or-treaters, killing three people, including a 10-year-old girl and her grandfather.
Students at the New York School for the Deaf finally have a place to play three years after Superstorm Sandy destroyed its old playground.
The state will pay villages and towns near the Tappan Zee Bridge for projects to improve the waterfront.
The parking lot of a New Jersey hotel looked like a scene out of "Breaking Bad" when police busted what they say was a mobile meth lab.
Residents are concerned about the spread of Lyme disease, destruction of shrubs and gardens, and vehicle collisions.
More than 80,000 housing units were damaged or destroyed in the October 2012 storm. The cost: roughly $30 billion.
With railroad ridership up, commuters are snatching parking spaces near train stations leaving residents in the lurch.
A nonprofit in Rockland County is looking for employers willing to hire people with special needs.
Some residents claim they didn't hear any alarms when an eight-alarm fire broke out Wednesday night in Passaic, leaving two firefighters and forcing hundreds from their apartments.
A fire is now under control in Mount Vernon after destroying several businesses and spreading to apartments overnight.
The Yonkers Police Department has launched a new initiative to show kids the dangers of substance abuse.
Wildlife officials believe humans may be to blame for aggressive bears tracking hikers in New Jersey.
Last year, New Castle launched a crackdown on distracted driving, writing more than 700 tickets in the first year.
Following a lengthy investigation, New York state has given Spring Valley 30 days to get its building inspections on track or else.
The woods have been blocked off for more than a week. Traps have been set and one bear has been euthanized.
The Port Authority Bus Terminal is a "Third World transportation system," New Jersey Senate President Stephen Sweeney says.
Residents are demanding action in Sleepy Hollow following the fatal stabbing of a teenager.
Police said the gunman left the nightclub after the dispute and was overheard saying he would return with a gun.
Rockland County Legislature Chairman Alden Wolfe has formed a Food Recovery Task Force.
Stopping NJ TRANSIT would be paralyzing for thousands of commuters.
The Islamic Community Center of Mid Westchester has purchased 2 Grandview Blvd., a stately three-story Medieval revival home with a turret and fieldstone walls.
It looks like it could be another record year down the tracks for Metro-North -- Ridership is up 1.3%, with 630,000 more rides through July.
Juan Soto had the go-ahead RBI single a pitch after fouling a ball off his right leg Saturday, leading the Mets to a 6-2 victory over the Astros.
A suspect wanted in connection to two deadly shootings in New York City was arrested Saturday morning, police said.
A fire at a vacant house in Newark, New Jersey, spread to neighboring homes Saturday morning, displacing several families.
Red Sox rookie Jake Bennett stymied the Yankees again, allowing three hits in six innings, as Boston took the first game of a doubleheader Saturday in New York.
Milo Yiannopoulos, who is British, was accused of overstaying his visa after entering the country legally in May 2019.
A suspect wanted in connection to two deadly shootings in New York City was arrested Saturday morning, police said.
A rally was held in New York City's Foley Square on Friday evening as supporters of Haitian immigrants called for action.
Two more people who were sickened in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster have died, health officials announced Friday.
Officials say a record 580 pounds of cocaine was seized in New York City, with a street value of at least $10 million.
New York City's Trinidad and Tobago Parade won't be stepping off in Brooklyn this weekend.
ICE is defending operations they are conducting this week in Danbury, Connecticut, as some residents say they feel uneasy at what they are seeing on the streets.
Severe weather warnings have started popping up as strong storms make their way through New York City and most of the Tri-State Area.
A nice stretch of weather kicks off the week in the New York City area before a heightened chance of rain returns.
Along with the increasingly humid conditions comes another chance of showers and storms overnight Saturday into Sunday.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
A fire at a vacant house in Newark, New Jersey, spread to neighboring homes Saturday morning, displacing several families.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a law Friday making cocktails to-go permanent.
Elizabeth, New Jersey is cleaning up after Thursday's intense storms brought flash flooding. Emergency responders performed more than 100 rescues, most of them after people attempted to drive through water.
As students get ready to go back to school, one New Jersey school district is taking a first-in-the-state approach to limit screen time.
Lightning may have started a church fire in Bergen County, New Jersey, on Thursday morning, neighbors say.
Long Island's Sun and Surf Club will partially reopen this weekend and Labor Day weekend, owners say. The club suffered significant damage when a tornado hit last week.
Five men were spotted going into a manhole early Thursday morning on Long Island, according to Nassau County police. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A Long Island resident says he feels in danger after last week's rain caused a mudslide behind his condominium complex.
Recent rains have taken a dramatic toll on one condominium complex on Long Island. One of the unit owners says he feels in danger, living on the edge of a steep drop-off.
People were spotted climbing into a manhole in Wantagh. It comes after numerous similar incidents in New York City.
Milo Yiannopoulos, who is British, was accused of overstaying his visa after entering the country legally in May 2019.
The ruling marks a blow to the federal government's long-delayed effort to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of developing the plot to crash planes into the Pentagon and World Trade Center.
President Trump announced a deal to grant the U.S. control of more than 60 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves.
A federal judge has again blocked President Trump's bid to erase his hush money conviction in New York.
The White House said President Trump will "pay tribute to the brave first responders who put their lives on the line."
Two more people who were sickened in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster have died, health officials announced Friday.
A new electronic device that's the size of a grain of rice is making a big difference for heart patients.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
NYC's Empire State Building paid tribute to music legend Dolly Parton Tuesday night. Parton, 80, died Tuesday in Nashville, her family announced.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
The AMC Kips Bay 15 on Second Avenue has been open since 1999 but will shut down at the end of 2026, according to a spokesperson.
Juan Soto had the go-ahead RBI single a pitch after fouling a ball off his right leg Saturday, leading the Mets to a 6-2 victory over the Astros.
Red Sox rookie Jake Bennett stymied the Yankees again, allowing three hits in six innings, as Boston took the first game of a doubleheader Saturday in New York.
Chip Trayanum was taken to a hospital with a neck injury after earlier running for a touchdown in the Jets' 23-6 preseason loss to the Giants on Friday night.
The New York Yankees edged the Boston Red Sox 1-0 on Friday night in the opener of a pivotal four-game series.
The Houston Astros beat the New York Mets 3-1 on Friday night.
With tickets to the U.S. Open skyrocketing, tennis advocates in the Harlem community are working to make the sport more accessible for New Yorkers.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
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