DOB: Boom truck operator contributed to Bronx collapse
The agency says it will issue additional violations to the operator and the general contractor.
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The agency says it will issue additional violations to the operator and the general contractor.
As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, CBS2 spoke with business owners about the strides they've made.
The Department of Buildings says a series of decision made by a boom truck operator contributed to a construction equipment collapse in the Bronx on Tuesday.
Art classes are not a guarantee, but for more than 40 years, the nonprofit has brought artists in to help reach students in new ways. CBS2's Jessi Mitchell reports.
Surveillance video captured the moment a piece of construction equipment crashed onto a woman's car while she was at a red light in the Bronx on Tuesday. She shared the story of her terrifyingly close call with CBS2's Tim McNicholas.
A boom truck fell right on top of a car in the Bronx on Tuesday while the driver was sitting inside. As CBS2's Alice Gainer reports, a matter of inches may have saved her life.
A 22-year-old woman was injured when a crane from a boom truck toppled over onto a Bronx street. CBS2's Alice Gainer reports.
An inmate got into the water between Rikers Island and the Bronx at around noon Wednesday. The inmate has been hospitalized.
Police say a 20-year-old woman in the driver seat was hospitalized with minor injuries. CBS2's Alice Gainer has the latest from the scene.
Police need help finding a missing teenager from the Bronx. Investigators say Thompson left her home in Belmont around 7 a.m. Sunday.
Video shows them on Amsterdam Avenue at 98th Street, but they were also spotted in Chelsea and the Bronx
No arrests have been made, but local residents and people who work in the area say delays were prevalent in the impacted areas on Sunday afternoon. CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
Video shows them on Amsterdam Avenue at 98th Street, but CBS2 has learned they were spotted across the city, starting in Chelsea. Jessica Moore reports.
Olympian and marathon record-holder Beverly Ramos stopped by a Bronx school to hand out 200 pairs of New Balances.
Students in the Bronx are kicking off the new school year with new kicks thanks to a local nonprofit looking to inspire the next generation of runners.
Prosecutors said Diego Suero and Frederick Then ordered gang members to murder the 15-year-old.
Two gang leaders convicted of ordering the killing of her 15-year-old son are set to learn their sentences. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has the latest from the courthouse.
CBS2's Ali Bauman sits down with the mother of 15-year-old Lesandro "Junior" Guzman-Feliz after two of his killers were convicted of murder.
Two Trinitarios gang leaders are set to be sentenced today in the 2018 stabbing death of 15-year-old Lesandro "Junior" Guzman-Feliz. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook hears from his mother.
The landlord told CBS2 the door was not locked, but residents said two men had to kick it down to escape.
New York City's buildings department said Thursday inspectors issued a violation after finding illegal hardware on an exit door after a fire broke out at a Bronx apartment building.
The Health Department applies pesticides every summer to reduce the risk of mosquito-born diseases.
The health department is spraying pesticides in areas of Manhattan and the Bronx.
Police said the suspect followed a 24-year-old woman, then put her in a chokehold until she lost consciousness.
Police say the man put a woman in a chokehold and tried to rape her.
A search is underway for two missing children in the Passaic River in New Jersey, officials say.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is responding to criticism from some New York attorneys over the lack of Jewish representation on his judicial panel.
Republican New York gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman is deploying a campaign strategy that echoes the national GOP playbook — attack Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Just months after the last MTA fare hike took effect, the agency is already looking ahead to the next one.
A school music teacher allegedly raped and strangled his sister-in-law in a "planned, twisted attack" last month on Long Island, prosecutors said Wednesday.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is responding to criticism from some New York attorneys over the lack of Jewish representation on his judicial panel.
Republican New York gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman is deploying a campaign strategy that echoes the national GOP playbook — attack Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Just months after the last MTA fare hike took effect, the agency is already looking ahead to the next one.
Santiago's Beer Garden in East Harlem is bouncing back thanks to support from the community after a devastating fire in November.
A teen on an illegal e-bike died in a crash with an SUV in Lower Manhattan Wednesday, police said.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
There was a tornado warning in Sussex and Warren Counties in New Jersey as more severe weather passed through our area.
Weather conditions go downhill Tuesday and Wednesday with rain and potentially strong storms on deck for the New York area.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area Tuesday after a brief reprieve.
A search is underway for two missing children in the Passaic River in New Jersey, officials say.
A utility pole came toppling down and dragged power lines down with it, sparking a fire that spread to several cars on Wednesday morning.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
Severe storms in New Jersey brought lightning and heavy rain, with several towns experiencing flash flooding Tuesday.
Radar estimated rainfall totals in portions of Morris County were up to 6.4 inches at around 11 p.m. In Essex County, the same estimate found 4.7 inches of rain.
Nassau lawmakers have unanimously approved a new program aimed at supporting neurodivergent drivers if they're pulled over by police. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A school music teacher allegedly raped and strangled his sister-in-law in a "planned, twisted attack" last month on Long Island, prosecutors said. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A school music teacher allegedly raped and strangled his sister-in-law in a "planned, twisted attack" last month on Long Island, prosecutors said Wednesday.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
Auto repair and detailing have long been a male-dominated world. On Long Island, a growing business run by women is helping to change that.
Republican New York gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman is deploying a campaign strategy that echoes the national GOP playbook — attack Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
Letters have been sent to thousands of New York City homeowners, stating they may have to pay the new controversial pied-à-terre tax. But some residents say they shouldn't be on that list.
Family members who lost loved ones on 9/11 have started an online petition calling for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani not to attend the 25th 9/11 remembrance ceremony.
A memorial tribute was held in Central Park on Monday afternoon for Romanch Mahajan, the teenage tourist who died last month in a runaway horse carriage accident.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
For the third day in a row, the NYC Health Department has announced a death in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
A second death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Saturday.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
Carson Benge hit a tie-breaking RBI double in the seventh inning Wednesday, lifting the Mets to a 3-2 victory over the Braves.
The New York Yankees beat the Chicago White Sox on Monday night in the opener of a four-game series between playoff contenders.
Francisco Lindor homered twice and tripled off the top of the fence, driving in six runs as the Mets pulled away for a 14-3 victory over the Braves on Monday night.
Center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones and second baseman Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
Tyrone Taylor put the Mets ahead with a three-run homer in the sixth inning, and New York beat the Dodgers 8-3 on Sunday to prevent a season sweep.
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.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
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.
A search is underway for two missing children in the Passaic River in New Jersey, officials say. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for July 29 at 6 p.m.
A new study finds the number of vacant storefronts in New York City is on the rise, yet landlords are barely dropping rent. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Nassau lawmakers have unanimously approved a new program aimed at supporting neurodivergent drivers if they're pulled over by police. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
After two years, MSG and YES Network are pulling the plug on the Gotham Sports app.
