NYC parking garage collapse: Workers begin demolishing what's left
The cause remains under investigation, but initial reports point to the weight of the cars and age of the garage.
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The cause remains under investigation, but initial reports point to the weight of the cars and age of the garage.
The manager said he left about 15 minutes before his employees called saying "something very, very bad happened."
The collapse on Ann Street killed at least one person and several others.
We hear from Yonkers Fire Lt. Mike Giroux about how the technology helps with these types of investigations.
Officials are concerned about the stability of the building, as investigators work to figure out how something like this could happen. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports from Lower Manhattan.
Some neighbors share a wall and say when the garage collapsed, it broke holes through some of their apartments.
One of the open violations, from 2003, is described as a "failure to maintain building."
Authorities said the six workers who were in the building at the time of the collapse have all been accounted for.
Officials say the fourth floor of the four-story building collapsed all the way into the cellar.
The school had evacuated the buildings located at 33 Beekman St. and 161 William St., and classes were canceled.
Jayqwan Hamilton was arrested Monday in connection with the 2022 deaths of Julio Ramirez and John Umberger.
Professor Glenn Corbett, professor of fire science at John Jay College, joins CBS2 to discuss a parking garage collapse in the Financial District.
Democrats called the Rep. Jim Jordan-led hearing a partisan stunt and tried to shift the focus to guns.
Rep. Jim Jordan and others attempted to paint Bragg as someone focused on Donald Trump instead of street crime, CBS2's Marcia Kramer reports.
It followed the indictment of former Pres. Donald Trump, CBS2's Alice Gainer reports.
According to the feds, the men are U.S. citizens who acted as Chinese operatives embedded in Lower Manhattan for more than a year, CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
In a show of support for the district attorney, House Judiciary Committee ranking member Rep. Jerry Nadler and New York City Mayor Eric Adams spoke out ahead of the hearing.
The 32-year-old victim told police the suspect cut his hand and thigh after he refused to hand over his cash.
It happened just before 3 a.m. on the 1 train on the Upper West Side.
A rare congressional hearing will be held in Lower Manhattan. It's meant to portray Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg as "soft on crime." CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports.
The child was hospitalized in critical-but-stable condition.
CBS2's Naveen Dhaliwal has more on the 3-year-old girl's condition.
According to StreetEasy, that means you must bring in around $134,000 per year.
StreetEasy says to keep housing costs below the recommended amount of 30% of your income, the average New York City renter must earn about $134,000 per year. CBS2's Tim McNicholas reports.
The child was hospitalized in critical-but-stable condition. CBS2's Naveen Dhaliwal has the latest.
The potential LIRR strike faces a key vote today, as the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen announces whether to join.
Witnesses said the driver of a white Honda Accord was speeding down 102nd Street, when he apparently lost control and crashed.
The 16-year-old victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Her mother was taken to a local hospital to be treated for leg injuries.
Families and tourists paid for a Manhattan hotel, but at check-in they were suddenly turned away and left scrambling to find a room for a night.
The Boston Red Sox held off the New York Yankees for a 6-4 victory on Sunday night to avoid a three-game sweep.
The potential LIRR strike faces a key vote today, as the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen announces whether to join.
Witnesses said the driver of a white Honda Accord was speeding down 102nd Street, when he apparently lost control and crashed.
The 16-year-old victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Her mother was taken to a local hospital to be treated for leg injuries.
Families and tourists paid for a Manhattan hotel, but at check-in they were suddenly turned away and left scrambling to find a room for a night.
Hochul announced her endorsement of Mamdani in an op-ed published by The New York Times.
The first opportunity to get your hands on FIFA 2026 World Cup tickets started at 11 a.m. on Wednesday and will run until 11 a.m. on Sept. 19.
The threat stems from climate change, loss of habitat, and overharvesting.
A coastal flood advisory is in effect today for parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, as rain and cool temperatures take over.
The first opportunity to secure tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in East Rutherford, New Jersey, is underway.
Doctors say more young women are being diagnosed with breast cancer.
According to officials, air quality testing did not detect pollutants or anything corrosive or hazardous.
PSE&G said it increased its rate by 17% in June.
More than 700 New Jersey residents were killed on 9/11.
Veolia Water said emergency repairs were completed on the water mains that broke earlier this week in Hoboken.
A Humpty Dumpty statue on a Jersey Shore golf course had a great fall — and police say two unknown vandals are to blame.
The potential LIRR strike faces a key vote today, as the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen announces whether to join.
Welles Remy Crowther, a 24-year-old volunteer firefighter and equities trader, guided survivors in the South Tower to safety.
Some 250,000 golf fans are expected to attend the Ryder Cup at Bethpage State Park, with nearly half taking the LIRR to get there.
The ceremony is held on 9/11 every year in Lido Beach, where people watched the horror in Lower Manhattan unfold in the distance.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority released its plan for commuters if LIRR service is indeed suspended due to a strike.
Hochul announced her endorsement of Mamdani in an op-ed published by The New York Times.
New York Attorney General Letitia James has become a frequent adversary of President Trump and a big factor in the election for NYC mayor.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said "I think this could be a turning point" for the country in the aftermath of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's death, urging leaders to "turn down the rhetoric."
Tyler Robinson, 22, was arrested on charges of aggravated murder, obstruction of justice and felony discharge of a firearm for the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
President Trump said that NATO's commitment to winning the war in Ukraine "has been far less than 100%."
State health officials say the executive directive eliminates barriers to access for New Jersey residents.
The new lungs can triple the length of survival and can even last decades. If not, a second transplant is an option.
This year marks 35 years of Koman's annual event raising money for breast cancer research, advocacy and support.
Doctors say more young women are being diagnosed with breast cancer.
For Dr. Ellen Mandel, supporting the mission to end breast cancer is personal.
Netflix's "Adolescence" won big at the 77th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, earning six awards, including best limited series.
Don't miss a moment of the 2025 Emmys. Here's how to watch the action live, from the red carpet to the awards show.
The rapper announced she would be appearing at Cloud Deli on West 159th Street for what she called a "Bodega Baddie" pop-up.
Comedian Nate Bargatze spoke to "CBS Mornings" about preparing to host the 77th Emmy Awards on Sunday.
Shortly after pranking listeners over exit, Howard Stern said SiriusXM has approached him about keeping his show on the air.
The Boston Red Sox held off the New York Yankees for a 6-4 victory on Sunday night to avoid a three-game sweep.
The New York Mets stopped an eight-game losing streak with a 5-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Sunday.
The Cowboys extended their winning streak against the NFC East rivals to nine games — the longest active streak in the NFL among division opponents.
Josh Allen shook off a bloody nose as the Buffalo Bills cruised to a 30-10 victory over the New York Jets on Sunday.
Ricky Hatton shared the ring with the best boxers of his generation, including Kostya Tszyu, Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao.
Christopher Burke estimates he's covered almost the entire western half of the borough, and is more than halfway through.
Neighbors in Queens are baffled by the sudden disappearance of their quirky local landmark.
New York City expects the World's Fair monument to reopen for limited tours by the end of 2026.
Decades later, many members of the Gerritsen Beach Volunteer Fire Department continue to face health consequences from their service.
The 17th Avenue pedestrian bridge reconstruction is now at least two years behind schedule.
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 New York governor is now endorsing the Democratic nominee in the race for mayor of New York City. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast.
The potential Long Island Rail Road strike faces a key vote Monday, as the largest union decides whether it will join the work stoppage. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for September 15 at 11 p.m.
A driver struck two children in Queens on Sunday night. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
