Brooklyn Building Fire Kills 3, Injures 7
The fire, reported shortly before 6 p.m., hit the upper two floors of a four story building at 1150 Putnam Avenue near Bushwick Avenue.
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The fire, reported shortly before 6 p.m., hit the upper two floors of a four story building at 1150 Putnam Avenue near Bushwick Avenue.
Local lawmakers announced plans on Sunday to challenge the 2010 Federal Census count of New York City.
A couple that met in a Macy's in New York City two years ago and became engaged in the same store last year was married Sunday night in the department store.
The nuclear fallout from the devastating earthquake in Japan has put a spotlight on the Indian Point nuclear power plant as licenses for its reactors come up for renewal.
AT&T Inc. on Sunday said it will buy T-Mobile USA from Deutsche Telekom AG in a cash-and-stock deal valued at $39 billion.
The NY State Department of Correctional Services says Ophadell Williams, 40, was convicted of manslaughter for his role in a 1990 stabbing and served just over two years.
Passengers and witnesses told investigators that the driver's account of getting clipped by a tractor-trailer didn't match up to what they felt and saw.
Erratic television star Charlie Sheen has been given the boot from his role on the hit CBS comedy "Two and a Half Men."
A coalition of over 100 interfaith, nonprofit and governmental organizations plans to rally in New York City against a planned congressional hearing on Muslims' role in homegrown terrorism.
Fifth Squad Detective Sgt. Bryan McMenemy told 1010 WINS' Sonia Rincon that Juan Carlos Amaya confessed to the crime.
The smiling faces of loved ones lost to gun violence decorated signs, shirts and buttons as the crowd marched to Times Square.
A daring rescue in the midst of darkness and dangerous winds safely delivered two West Point cadets Sunday from an 18-inch ledge where they were stranded.
Rudolph Resta -- now in his 70's -- is enjoying the memories the wallet contained, including photos of his sons as children, his glamorous wife and his late father.
The Westchester County district attorney said Monday that jurors found no reasonable cause for an indictment in the death of 20-year-old Danroy Henry Jr.
The violence began before dawn Friday when, investigators said, the 23-year old Ukrainian immigrant stabbed his stepfather to death after he refused to give up the keys to his Lexus.
A man accused of stabbing three people to death and running down a pedestrian in a bloody rampage across New York City is awaiting arraignment.
New Jersey's two U.S. senators are touting a proposal to build a new "Gateway Tunnel'' to boost needed rail passenger services between New York City and New Jersey.
The New York City Office of Emergency Management said dangerous conditions will be present through Wednesday evening's rush hour.
The first commercial flight to land in the United States from Egypt since anti-government protests erupted there arrived at John F. Kennedy Airport Monday night.
No matter where you went in the Tri-State Area on Thursday there was no escaping the aftermath of a Wednesday snowstorm that dropped as much as 20 inches in certain spots.
The bus spun out of control and landed on its side after colliding with a car at Mother Gaston Blvd. and Bergen St. in Brownville.
A spike in gang recruitment and violence, including the murders of two young men this month, in Washington Heights had Upper Manhattan officials demanding action.
With inches of snow on the ground, a pop-up park helps to take the chill out of your bones.
The 10th Annual No Pants Subway Ride took placed from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The group that organized the event -- Improv Everywhere -- said about 10,000 people took part in New York City.
Rutherford native Phyllis Schneck's son, Ernie, said he was very surprised to hear his mother had been at Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords' event because she wasn't "politically active."
New York City's weather was absolutely stunning Saturday, but changes are on the way.
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.
New York City's weather was absolutely stunning Saturday, but changes are on the way.
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 weather was absolutely stunning Saturday, but changes are on the way.
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.
New York City's weather was absolutely stunning Saturday, but changes are on the way.
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.
The beach club hit by a tornado on Long Island last week has partially reopened.
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.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for August 29 at 7 p.m.
Fans were at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens on for the last day of U.S. Open Fan Week.
In Brooklyn, Spike Lee organized a massive celebration in honor of what would have been Michael Jackson's 68th birthday. The filmmaker's "BK Loves MJ Block Party" took over Fort Greene Park on Saturday.
Flames lit up the sky in Newark, New Jersey, early Saturday morning, and now a dozen people need a new place to stay. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
The beach club hit by a tornado on Long Island last week has partially reopened.
