2 people killed in Washington Heights apartment fire
A fire broke out overnight at an apartment in Washington Heights, killing at least two people. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge is live on the scene with the latest.
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A fire broke out overnight at an apartment in Washington Heights, killing at least two people. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge is live on the scene with the latest.
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A man was stabbed to death at a subway station in Washington Heights on Friday. Police are searching for the attacker. CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports.
A man was fatally stabbed in a Washington Heights subway station Friday evening.
A City Councilmember is proposing residential parking permits to help Washington Heights residents find a parking spot in their own neighborhood.
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Two toddlers were hospitalized in critical condition after the fire broke out late Wednesday night.
The man considered the worst landlord in New York City turned himself in to authorities Thursday to begin a two-month sentence at Rikers Island. He's accused of neglect and endangerment.
A 1- and 2-year-old are in critical condition after suffering smoke inhalation, and two 9-year-olds are stable.
Police are investigating whether a parent was at home at the time, but so far no one is in custody and no charges are pending. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
A 1- and 2-year-old are in critical condition after suffering smoke inhalation, and two 9-year-olds are stable. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
A 1 and 2-year-old are in critical condition after suffering smoke inhalation, and two 9-year-olds are in stable. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has a live update from the scene.
The Washington Heights nonprofit is one of the organizations selected to receive $1 million from MacKenzie Scott.
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Officials say lithium-ion batteries were found inside the building, but the cause remains under investigation.
A group of minority developers is leading a $166 million project to renovate three NYCHA buildings in Washington Heights.
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Daniel Ohebshalom faces millions of dollars in fines and jailtime after tenants made jaw-dropping complaints about rats, leaking sewage and more.
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