Couple killed in Washington Heights fire
Luciano Taveras, 74, and his 77-year-old wife Maria were killed and dozens of people are now displaced after their apartment building caught fire in Washington Heights. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
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Luciano Taveras, 74, and his 77-year-old wife Maria were killed and dozens of people are now displaced after their apartment building caught fire in Washington Heights. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
A fire inside a Washington Heights apartment building claimed the lives of two people and left dozens more without a home. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
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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Three subway riders were slashed in the face at a Queens subway station Saturday. Meanwhile, police have made an arrest in a deadly subway stabbing in Washington Heights.
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.
A New York City Councilmember is proposing residential parking permits to help Washington Heights residents find a parking spot in their own neighborhood. CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell reports.
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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.
An organization in Washington Heights is one of more than 300 to receive $1 million or more from billionaire Mackenzie Scott. The Amazon co-founder made another round of game-changing donations to nonprofits around the country. CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell explains how the Community League of the Heights wants to spend the money.
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.
A group of minority developers is leading a $166 million project to renovate three NYCHA buildings in Washington Heights. CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell reports.
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After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
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Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
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