Gas leak in NYC's Morningside Heights prompts evacuations
There was a major gas leak after a high-pressure gas line was struck in Manhattan's Morningside Heights just before 11 a.m. Wednesday.
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There was a major gas leak after a high-pressure gas line was struck in Manhattan's Morningside Heights just before 11 a.m. Wednesday.
There was a major gas leak after a high-pressure gas line was struck in Manhattan's Morningside Heights just before 11 a.m. Wednesday. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Authorities responded to 3081 Broadway, between West 122nd Street and LaSalle Street just before 11 a.m. Wednesday.
The FDNY's robotics unit headed up a "Train the Trainer" drone class at Fort Totten in Queens.
More than 100 firefighters responded to the scene overnight in Borough Park.
Charred debris were visible at the building on Morris Avenue, between 164th and 165th streets, in the Bronx. The cause of the fire is being investigated. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
About 60 firefighters and EMS personnel were called to the fire at a five-story building on Morris Avenue.
Three FDNY firefighters were among four people who were rushed to the hospital after a fire in Astoria, Queens Sunday.
An early Easter morning house fire in Queens killed three people, and a fourth person is fighting for their life, the FDNY said Sunday.
Firefighters say conditions inside may have contributed to the blaze's spread. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Video shows thick smoke and flames coming from 31st Avenue and 23rd Street in Astoria. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Investigators say it does not appear the home had any working smoke detectors. Four firefighters and five others have non-life threatening injuries. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Three people died and five were injured in the fire in the Jamaica Estates neighborhood.
Easter Sunday services will not go on as planned at Saint Edmund Church in Queens, following a fire on Saturday afternoon.
CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian heard from witnesses in Middle Village on Saturday.
Video shows heavy smoke and flames pouring out of the roof of Saint Edmund Church in Breezy Point on Saturday afternoon. CBS News New York's Derick Waller has the latest.
Massive flames tore through the top of St. Edmund Church in Breezy Point on Saturday afternoon. Two firefighters were taken to the hospital with minor injuries. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Students in Queens witnessed the future of firefighting Thursday when the FDNY Robotics Unit rolled in with a high-tech demonstration.
Students at a high school in Queens got a front-row seat to the future of firefighting. The FDNY's Robotics Unit rolled in with some high-tech gear, showing them how it's used to help save lives. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan has the story from Rockaway Park.
Fire officials say a 77-year-old woman died in the overnight blaze. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports from the scene.
A deadly fire broke out overnight at a brownstone in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest from the scene.
Officials said a hazmat team was requested at the fire in Williamsburg.
One of two former FDNY chiefs indicted on bribery and corruption charges will be sentenced in a Manhattan courtroom Monday afternoon.
Brian Cordasco pleaded guilty to conspiracy to solicit and receive bribes in exchange for expediting certain reviews and inspections.
A man working in a dumbwaiter shaft at a building in Manhattan got stuck when the lift gave way and fell on him, officials said.
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.
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.
Police say the child is nonverbal and unable to provide any identifying information.
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.
Police say the child is nonverbal and unable to provide any identifying information.
The Yankees made one change to their postseason roster after shutting out the Red Sox in Game 3 of the MLB Wild Card.
Police sources tell CBS News New York the two girls' bodies were found on top of a J train.
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."
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.
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.
Family and friends came together in the wake of tragedy to remember a young life taken far too soon.
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.
As Democratic and Republican lawmakers remain at odds, small business owners are caught in the middle.
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.
New Jersey voters in a recent poll want gubernatorial candidates to address taxes and the cost of living.
Democrats were trying to get another candidate on the ballot instead, but Republicans filed a lawsuit against the change.
The plan called for Hamas to return all Israeli hostages and for the Israeli military to begin withdrawing from parts of the Gaza Strip in phases.
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.
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 Yankees didn't put a runner in scoring position until Anthony Volpe doubled off the left-field wall to begin the sixth.
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 34-year-old, who goes by "T.J.," was last seen on Friday morning near Glenside Road in Berkeley Heights, wearing a hat, grey zip-up fleece, black jeans and hiking shoes. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
The crash happened on Saturday at around 9:30 p.m. in Sunset Park, at 7th Avenue and 41st Street. Police say the driver was in a gray or silver Toyota SUV. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
They gathered on Sunday in Central Park to commemorate nearly two years since Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
It happened at around noon on Sunday on East 230th Street near Carpenter Avenue in Wakefield. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin has the latest on the investigation.
CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian has more on what led up to the gunfire in East Flatbush on Sunday.
