New FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker ready for many challenges
Among his many responsibilities, Tucker will be tasked with fixing discrimination within the department. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
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Among his many responsibilities, Tucker will be tasked with fixing discrimination within the department. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Mayor Eric Adams appointed Robert Tucker as the new FDNY commissioner Monday. CBS New York's Cindy Hsu reports.
The new appointment comes after Laura Kavanagh stepped down from the role earlier this month. She was the first woman to ever lead the FDNY.
According to City Hall sources, Mayor Eric Adams is set to appoint Robert Tucker as the new FDNY commissioner.
The FDNY has a new acting fire commissioner. CBS News New York confirmed Joseph Pfeifer is now leading the department.
An individual who was hurt in a Brooklyn fire sparked by a lithium-ion battery in June has died from his injuries, according to the FDNY.
New York Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh is wrapping up her last day on the job.
Dozens of emergency crews responded when part of a crane collapsed onto a building in Brooklyn.
Part of a crane collapsed during a construction accident in Borough Park. Dan Rice reports from Chopper 2.
The fire started just after 9 a.m. Wednesday on the second floor of a 13--story residential building.
A firefighter was among those hurt. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
The FDNY added new firefighters to its ranks.
We've learned FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh's last day will be Aug. 7. She had previously announced plans to step down as head of the department, but she didn't give a departure date.
A fire broke out Wednesday morning in the Kingsbridge Heights section of the Bronx, sending smoke onto the Major Deegan.
A fire at JFK Airport caused Terminal 8 to be evacuated and left 10 people hurt Wednesday morning in New York City.
The terminal was evacuated due to smoky conditions and nearly 1,000 people were taken to other terminals. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Mayor Adams, the DOT and the FDNY on Monday announced a series of e-bike initiatives designed for safety.
Mayor Adams, the DOT and the FDNY on Monday announced a series of moves designed for safety. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
More than 100 firefighters and EMS workers responded to the overnight fire on Throop Avenue in the Allerton section.
Eleven people were injured in the early Tuesday morning blaze. CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis has the latest from Bushwick.
CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis has the latest on the Bushwick blaze investigation, including a possible cause.
A fire tore through an apartment building in Bushwick, Brooklyn early Tuesday morning, leaving at least nine people hurt and several displaced. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest from the scene.
Kavanagh told the mayor's office it was time for her to move on, but she will stay on until a new FDNY commissioner is ready to take the reins.
New York City's fire commissioner is planning to step down. Laura Kavanagh told the mayor's office that it's time for her to move on.
A building doorman and two EMTs are being credited with rescuing the baby boy. CBS New York's John Dias has the story.
The multi-vehicle accident happened early this morning in the westbound lanes of Rt. 80.
At times, they're billed when they pull out of their own garage, they say.
The "DQ Sisters" say their employees are part of their family, so they were blindsided by a blizzard of claims that they were breaking the law.
Police say Judith Byron died after the SUV blew through a red light while she was in the crosswalk at Seventh and 41st Street in Sunset Park on Saturday night.
Toronto rookie right-hander Trey Yesavage mowed down the Bombers into the sixth inning of an eventual 13-7 victory on Sunday.
At times, they're billed when they pull out of their own garage, they say.
The "DQ Sisters" say their employees are part of their family, so they were blindsided by a blizzard of claims that they were breaking the law.
Police say Judith Byron died after the SUV blew through a red light while she was in the crosswalk at Seventh and 41st Street in Sunset Park on Saturday night.
Toronto rookie right-hander Trey Yesavage mowed down the Bombers into the sixth inning of an eventual 13-7 victory on Sunday.
As negotiations continue over the end of the war in the Middle East, New Yorkers were making their voices heard Sunday.
The U.S. Drought Monitor rates most of New York, northern New Jersey and Connecticut as "abnormally dry."
Rubin's personal assistant, who was arrested in a Dallas-Fort Worth area suburb, allegedly arranged for the women to fly to New York for the encounters.
The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning in Sullivan County, New York, amid storms in the Tri-State Area.
The bulk of the rain looks to be Thursday, which is why we have declared a First Alert Weather Day.
With fall set to officially arrive on Monday, many are wondering when and where they can enjoy the beautiful change in leaves that occurs annually.
The multi-vehicle accident happened early this morning in the westbound lanes of Rt. 80.
Isabella Salas and her best friend, Maria Niotis, were struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver while riding an e-bike.
New Jersey voters in a recent poll want gubernatorial candidates to address taxes and the cost of living.
The U.S. Drought Monitor rates most of New York, northern New Jersey and Connecticut as "abnormally dry."
A 17-year-old boy is facing first-degree murder charges in New Jersey after he allegedly struck and killed two teenage girls in a hit-and-run.
The "DQ Sisters" say their employees are part of their family, so they were blindsided by a blizzard of claims that they were breaking the law.
Democrats were trying to get another candidate on the ballot instead, but Republicans filed a lawsuit against the change.
The U.S. Drought Monitor rates most of New York, northern New Jersey and Connecticut as "abnormally dry."
Petros Krommidas, 29, is a Democratic candidate for the Nassau County Legislature, but he hasn't been seen since April.
A body found in a Long Island dumpster in 1982 was identified as 15-year-old Susan Mann, who went missing in 1980.
Tuesday marks two years since the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, that sparked the war.
As negotiations continue over the end of the war in the Middle East, New Yorkers were making their voices heard Sunday.
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deploying any National Guard units to Oregon after a legal whirlwind that began hours earlier when the president sent California troops to Portland.
Eric Adams' term as New York City mayor will officially end in 2026, sparking a debate about what his legacy will be and if there was more to the decision.
Congressional leaders traded blame for the government shutdown on Sunday as the stalemate over how to reopen the government stretched into another week without progress on negotiations.
Juan Namnun, the baseball coach at Frankford High School, is in the small group of men diagnosed with breast cancer each year.
The 2-year-old facility is breaking the stigma when it comes to addressing mental illness.
With time running out to avert a government shutdown, millions of Americans who get health insurance under the Affordable Care Act could soon face sharply higher premiums.
In handwritten notes he left behind, the gunman repeatedly referenced CTE and asked for his brain to be studied.
Attorney Ben Crump represents families of those who died and is filing four wrongful death notices of claim.
Taylor Swift's new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," became Spotify's most-streamed album in a single day this year. The company said it only took 11 hours to hit that mark.
Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," was released at midnight Friday. Swift wrote and produced the album with Swedish producers Max Martin and Shellback.
Thousands of "Swifties" have been flocking to a Spotify pop-up experience in Chelsea that brings the new recording to life.
Dutch producer pitches her AI creation, Tilly Norwood, as the next Scarlett Johansson, and says several agents are vying to represent it.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have been married since 2006 and have two daughters together.
Toronto rookie right-hander Trey Yesavage mowed down the Bombers into the sixth inning of an eventual 13-7 victory on Sunday.
Spencer Rattler threw an 87-yard touchdown pass, safety Jordan Howden returned a fumble 86 yards for a score, and the Saints beat the Giants 26-14 on Sunday.
With Sunday's 37-22 loss, the Jets became the first team in NFL history to start 0-5 and have no takeaways on defense, according to ESPN Research.
The Red Bulls fall to 10-4-3 at home, while Cincinnati improves to 11-4-2 on the road.
Matt Freese finished with four saves for NYCFC (17-11-5), which beat the Union 1-0 at home on April 12.
The park's carefully designed gardens and habitats make visitors forget they're in the middle of Brooklyn.
The beloved Coney Island landmark was recognized for its role in shaping Brooklyn's heritage and identity.
The Delivering Together program offers repair kits, restrooms, language classes, and much more to support app-based delivery workers.
Neighbors along Newtown Creek say the acrid smog it regularly pumps out looks anything but clean.
As the U.S. approaches its 250th birthday, locals are fighting to preserve the city's only museum on an active military installation.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The crash happened early Monday in the westbound lanes between Exits 42 and 43.
The first supermoon of the year is expected to light up the skies late Monday night into early Tuesday morning.
As CBS News New York's Mahsa Saeidi investigates, these residents claim they're being hit with bogus congestion pricing tolls because they live inside the congestion zone.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy will visit Newark Liberty International Airport on Monday to discuss the effects of the federal government shutdown. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Representatives from Israel and Hamas are in Egypt on Monday for indirect talks on a possible cease-fire in Gaza. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the latest.
