2 dead in Bronx fire, FDNY says parked car blocked closest hydrant
The FDNY says a parked car blocked a fire hydrant and slowed its response to a deadly fire in the Bronx Wednesday.
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The FDNY says a parked car blocked a fire hydrant and slowed its response to a deadly fire in the Bronx Wednesday.
Wednesday, the NYPD's deputy commissioner of trials ruled that Lt. Jonathan Rivera should be fired for fatally shooting a man during a 2019 traffic stop in the Bronx.
CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis has more on the victims and the cause of the Tremont blaze.
Two people died in a fire in the Bronx Wednesday. The FDNY said a parked car blocked a nearby hydrant. Jenna DeAngelis reports.
The FDNY says two people were killed when a fire broke out Wednesday morning in the Tremont section of the Bronx.
One person was killed and another hospitalized in critical condition during a fire Wednesday morning in New York City. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports from the scene.
A driver was arrested Saturday afternoon after police say he intentionally struck a pedestrian in the Bronx.
It happened just before 2 a.m. Saturday on Fowler Avenue near Morris Park Avenue. A 49-year-old man was shot in the stomach, police said.
The search is on in the Bronx for two men who police say attacked and robbed an 87-year-old man after forcing their way into his apartment. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal spoke to the victim.
Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson is asking Mayor Eric Adams for more funding towards the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation to plant more trees.
Air pollution in the New York metro region has been an ongoing concern for advocates who notice the negative health impacts it has on people, especially in the South Bronx. That's why Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson is asking Mayor Eric Adams for more funding for the Parks Department to plant more trees. CBS News New York's Erica Lunsford shows us the vision.
The family of a 78-year-old Bronx man who fell down an elevator shaft spoke out Tuesday, just two days after the horrific accident.
A temporary Bronx resource center that was set up to help out hundreds of people displaced by a fire was robbed this week.
CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado spoke to the victim's wife on how he miraculously avoided falling six stories.
The Allerton Resource Center was set up to help out hundreds of people displaced from a fire in mid January. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Businesses in Yonkers and in the Bronx shut down to show what people would lose if immigrants were not part of our country. On Monday night, CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner went to Staten Island, where one downtown was deserted.
Students at PS 28X in Tremont enjoyed a visit from the Lincoln University Marching Band on Monday.
The family of 18-year-old Juan Pena said he was shot and killed one day before his interview to join the U.S. Navy. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
As CBS News New York's Erica Lunsford reports, the event was organized to showcase some of the culture of historically Black universities and colleges and to inspire the next generation.
The 18-year-old man had multiple gunshot wounds when officers arrived on the scene, police said. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Police are looking for two suspects after a string of robberies in the Bronx.
Police want your help finding the man they say robbed an 85-year-old woman and got away with $40,000 in cashier's checks.
Police say several members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua were arrested in the Bronx on Tuesday as part of a first-of-its-kind gun trafficking operation.
As the Yankees' coordinator for disabled services, Kevin Eriksen's job is to help others. But this time, he wanted to help himself. CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer explains.
Three were indicted Wednesday, and police say it was a first-of-its-kind gun trafficking operation. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
LaGuardia Airport shut down one of its two runways Wednesday to conduct precautionary structural testing, the Port Authority said.
An 18-year-old was critically hurt when a horse carriage overturned in Central Park on Wednesday.
Admission to the Knicks parade along the Canyon of Heroes on Thursday will be on a first-come, first-serve basis and once the pens are full, the NYPD will turn people away.
A man was charged with assaulting an officer after he allegedly rammed his van into a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in New Jersey, according to prosecutors.
An image of Jalen Brunson and his father, Rick, in an emotional hug after the Knicks' championship win on Saturday spread rapidly. But what came before that moment says a lot more about their relationship.
LaGuardia Airport shut down one of its two runways Wednesday to conduct precautionary structural testing, the Port Authority said.
An 18-year-old was critically hurt when a horse carriage overturned in Central Park on Wednesday.
Admission to the Knicks parade along the Canyon of Heroes on Thursday will be on a first-come, first-serve basis and once the pens are full, the NYPD will turn people away.
Luigi Mangione's lawyers will argue that he was suffering from an extreme emotional disturbance when he allegedly killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Thursday and Friday will be First Alert Weather Days in the New York City area, with high temperatures and the chance for strong storms.
The Stamford Fire Department said high winds ripped the 3,000-square-foot flag off the pole atop the WWE building and sent it flying into electrical wires.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
A man was charged with assaulting an officer after he allegedly rammed his van into a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in New Jersey, according to prosecutors.
Six women and girls had acid thrown on them in Jersey City Monday night, officials said. It happened around 7:30 p.m. on in front of a house on Wilkinson Avenue near Ocean Avenue.
The Tuesday evening rush coincided with the end of the match between Senegal and France at MetLife Stadium.
New Jersey officials are once again urging World Cup ticket holders to lean on public transportation to get to Tuesday's match between France and Senegal.
The FBI is investigating after a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent was struck by a vehicle and then opened fire in New Jersey on Monday morning.
Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings.
Wednesday is sentencing day for Rex Heuermann, long the suspect in Gilgo Beach serial killer case that has loomed over Long Island for more than three decades.
Tuesday was an unusual Election Day in one Long Island village. The job of mayor in Bayville is up for grabs, but no one is officially running.
The best golfers in the world and their passionate fans are descending on Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on Long Island's East End for the 126th U.S. Open.
There is good news for hard-pressed New York state residents -- 3 million will be receiving tax relief checks in the next few months.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, retired Justice Arthur Engoron reflected on the highs and lows of the 2023 Trump civil fraud trial.
Tuesday was an unusual Election Day in one Long Island village. The job of mayor in Bayville is up for grabs, but no one is officially running.
There is good news for hard-pressed New York state residents -- 3 million will be receiving tax relief checks in the next few months.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says millions of New York homeowners are set to receive $2 billion in property tax relief.
The FBI said it disrupted an attempt to attack Sunday's UFC America 250 event at the White House, with court records detailing an alleged plot to use small drones carrying explosives.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
The Broadway revival of the musical (nominated for 11 Tony Awards) depicts drama, joy and heartbreak in the pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century, with parallels to the contemporary world, from issues of race to the immigrant experience.
Madonna performed a surprise concert in Times Square weeks before the release of her "Confessions II" album.
Admission to the Knicks parade along the Canyon of Heroes on Thursday will be on a first-come, first-serve basis and once the pens are full, the NYPD will turn people away.
An image of Jalen Brunson and his father, Rick, in an emotional hug after the Knicks' championship win on Saturday spread rapidly. But what came before that moment says a lot more about their relationship.
Sal Stewart hit a three-run homer and Spencer Steer added a solo shot during a four-run first inning as the Reds defeated the Mets 5-3 on Tuesday night.
Spencer Jones homered in the second inning, Ben Rice and Paul Goldschmidt each added a two-run drive in the fourth, and the Yankees rocked the White Sox 12-2 on Tuesday night.
The best golfers in the world and their passionate fans are descending on Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on Long Island's East End for the 126th U.S. Open.
A vending machine in Coney Island is offering something unusual alongside the neighborhood's classic attractions: original artwork from local artists.
A years-long battle is intensifying over the future of an old rail line in Queens that was abandoned after a fire over 50 years ago.
Harlem's historic Cotton Club recently announced it was up for sale. The news comes as jazz clubs across the borough disappear.
Jasir Gipson was shot by a stray bullet at 5 years old while walking with his mother. More than a decade later, he's graduating from high school with nothing but a smile.
Garbage piling up near freight train tracks is frustrating many Maspeth residents.
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 Natalie Brand is at the White House with specifics on the agreement and reaction to it.
As CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports, the parade's classic lead car is a mint-condition Chrysler Imperial Phaeton, the same vehicle that has led every New York City ticker-tape since 1952, the year it was manufactured.
They intend to prove their client had an extreme emotional disturbance when he allegedly killed United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City in December 2024. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
The 62-year-old was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison without parole after he admitted back in April to killing eight sex workers between 1993 and 2010. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
LaGuardia Airport shut down one of its two runways Wednesday to conduct precautionary structural testing, the Port Authority said.
