Pilot killed in NJ helicopter crash identified as Josef Yitzhak
The NTSB said the investigation into why the helicopter crashed could take a year to complete.
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The NTSB said the investigation into why the helicopter crashed could take a year to complete.
Federal investigators continue to search for information and evidence in New Jersey after Thursday's deadly helicopter crash. We're learning more about the pilot who has been identified. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3qUzluY
We have an update on New Jersey homes that could be dangerously close to falling into a nearby creek. Some residents and local lawmakers told CBS New York's Christine Sloan a federal project is causing the erosion. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3P4ks14
The investigation continues after a deadly helicopter crash in New Jersey. The pilot who was killed has now been identified. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3OZcvui
The helicopter crashed head-first into a canal near the Princeton Airport, where it had taken off from, on Thursday,
The pilot was identified as Josef Yitzhak, 44, a citizen of Israel. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Witnesses reported seeing the chopper having trouble, then falling into a lake.
A helicopter pilot was killed Thursday when the chopper fell out of the sky and into a New Jersey lake. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3ElQiBI
A helicopter pilot was killed after losing control and crashing in New Jersey on Thursday. Witnesses report seeing the chopper having trouble, then falling into a lake. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3ElQiBI
A pilot was killed in a helicopter crash in South Brunswick, New Jersey, on Thursday. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3ElQiBI
The pilot of a helicopter that crashed in South Brunswick on Thursday has died. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3ElQiBI
A helicopter crashed into a lake in New Jersey on Thursday. Dan Rice reports from Chopper 2. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3ElQiBI
The 48-year-old was taking a break from the game when he collapsed and went into cardiac arrest.
It was a close call for a man who collapsed during a basketball game in New Jersey. The Princeton man is alive and well thanks to quick actions from fellow basketball players. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports luckily, one of those players knew CPR. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/44hxDBz
A 48-year-old man was sitting courtside at a South Brunswick gym when he suddenly collapsed and fell to the ground.
The quick actions of a New Jersey basketball team helped save a man's life earlier this month. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3QGExwY
The 18-wheeler crashed into the train bridge at Deans Lane and Blackhorse Lane just after 4 p.m. Monday.
An 18-wheeler that got stuck under an overpass in South Brunswick on Monday afternoon has been pulled free.
An 18-wheeler got stuck under an overpass in New Jersey on Monday, causing a major traffic headache. CBS New York's Dan Rice reports from Chopper 2.
Santo Livio saw an ominous cloud hanging over a house and, along with a woman out for a walk, jumped into action.
More than 200 firefighters battled the fire at the Davion Incorporated warehouse.
A fire at a warehouse in South Brunswick burned for more than 12 hours.
South Brunswick Police spotted the unconscious driver Saturday on Route 5-22.
Video shows the moment police officers in New Jersey stopped a moving car on a highway after the driver passed out.
Wednesday, a woman with blood on her face was seen screaming for help from a tractor-trailer cab.
A U.S. Postal Service truck struck and killed a beloved fixture of New York City's music scene over the weekend. The driver, who is accused of fleeing the scene, is now facing charges.
Brett Baty hit the first grand slam of his career and the Mets held off the Braves 8-5 on Monday night for their sixth win in seven games.
Back in March 1994, Yossi Spalter traveled on a van with his Yeshiva classmates from Manhattan to Crown Heights over the Brooklyn Bridge. The trip changed his life.
Four suspects pulled off a brazen smash-and-grab robbery inside a Woodbridge, New Jersey, jewelry store over the weekend.
The large earthquake that struck Colombia on Monday has left many people in Queens concerned. The borough has one of the largest Colombian-American populations in the New York City area.
A U.S. Postal Service truck struck and killed a beloved fixture of New York City's music scene over the weekend. The driver, who is accused of fleeing the scene, is now facing charges.
Back in March 1994, Yossi Spalter traveled on a van with his Yeshiva classmates from Manhattan to Crown Heights over the Brooklyn Bridge. The trip changed his life.
The large earthquake that struck Colombia on Monday has left many people in Queens concerned. The borough has one of the largest Colombian-American populations in the New York City area.
A judge on Staten Island has temporarily blocked implementation of New York City's new pied-à-terre tax.
The captain of the boat that capsized near Liberty Island Saturday, resulting in the death of a mother and her infant child, appeared in federal court Monday.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
The New York area will get some brief relief Sunday from the humid weather.
Friday evening brought yet another round of prolific thunderstorms to the Tri-State Area.
A 16-year-old boy was killed after he was hit Wednesday night by a Metro-North train going from Danbury to South Norwalk, police said.
Four suspects pulled off a brazen smash-and-grab robbery inside a Woodbridge, New Jersey, jewelry store over the weekend.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Residents of a Newark apartment complex got a startling wakeup call Sunday morning when police in tactical gear, responding to reports of multiple people shot, stormed their building.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
The New York area will get some brief relief Sunday from the humid weather.
A car plowed into a road crew on Long Island Monday morning, killing one worker and seriously injuring two others, Suffolk County police said. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A construction worker was killed and two others were injured when they were struck by a vehicle in Nesconset on Monday morning, Suffolk County police said.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
The NYPD is mourning the death of a former chief.
Back in March 1994, Yossi Spalter traveled on a van with his Yeshiva classmates from Manhattan to Crown Heights over the Brooklyn Bridge. The trip changed his life.
A judge on Staten Island has temporarily blocked implementation of New York City's new pied-à-terre tax.
"This is a choice that I am making to feel more in control of my life," said 36-year-old Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
In a narrow 50-49 vote, President Trump's former defense lawyer was confirmed as attorney general in a vote early Saturday.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council claims The High Line Hotel tested positive for Legionella bacteria twice this summer.
Several lawsuits were announced Thursday against New York City and others connected to a deadly 2025 Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
The source of exposure for the Legionnaires cluster on Manhattan's Upper East Side has been eliminated, according to the New York City Health Department.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
Brett Baty hit the first grand slam of his career and the Mets held off the Braves 8-5 on Monday night for their sixth win in seven games.
The New York Mets routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-1 on Sunday afternoon.
Don Nelson was one of two coaches in NBA history to have at least 250 wins with three different franchises — Milwaukee, Dallas and Golden State.
Michael Harris II opened the 10th inning with an RBI single, and the Braves beat the Yankees 2-1 on Sunday to prevent a three-game sweep.
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the New York Mets 9-0 on Saturday night to end a four-game skid.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
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.
They are 06, 37, 54, 55, 64 and a Powerball of 10. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett says the Tri-State Area could see rain on Tuesday afternoon into the evening. The high will be in the upper 80s.
At last 111 people were killed when a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the western part of the South American country on Monday. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
The ruling pauses enforcement on the tax for people who own second properties while a lawsuit brought by a group of homeowners moves forward. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
The driver is now facing charges. One of the victim's closest friends spoke to CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal.
