Cause of explosion at Newark building under investigation
Several residents say contractors were working on the unit where the blast was first seen.
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Several residents say contractors were working on the unit where the blast was first seen.
Investigators are still trying to figure out what caused an explosion at an apartment building in Newark on Monday. CBS New York's Christine Sloan talked to tenants who were forced out of their homes.
While authorities are calling it a building collapse, video shows an explosion at the apartment building.
Investigators are looking into what caused an explosion at a Newark apartment building. Saturday, demolition crews tore through debris as tenants are forced to find new places to live. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3rEk0yH
Demolition began Saturday at the site of an apartment building explosion in Newark. Six people were hurt, one critically, and there are still questions as to how it happened. CBS New York's Elle McLogan reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3rEk0yH
The once two-story building is now a pile of rubble, with walls peeled away and rooms exposed.
A once two-story building is now a pile of rubble – walls peeled away, rooms exposed. Neighbors up and down South Pine Lane say they felt the earth tremble. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3rEk0yH
Neighbors say the first floor of the building was vacant, but there was a tenant on the second floor.
Six people were hurt after what neighbors are calling an explosion at an apartment building in Newark on Friday. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3Q5LAPs
At least five people were injured, one critically, in a possible explosion at a Newark Housing Authority property Friday. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3Q5LAPs
An apartment building in Newark was partially destroyed in a possible explosion Friday. Jim Smith reports from Chopper 2. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3Q5LAPs
She was a wearing a white, long-sleeved dark blue fleece pants and multicolored Crocs.
Police say she is nonverbal and has Down syndrome.
They are said to be demanding money and threatening to lock tenants out of their apartments.
They are said to be demanding money and threatening to lock tenants out of their apartments. CBS New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas has the story.
The plan includes steps that schools, parents and community organizations will undertake to get students back on track.
Hundreds of firefighters, many from around the U.S., attended the funeral in Newark to pay their respects to Firefighter Wayne Brooks Jr.
Family, friends and fellow firefighters gathered Friday to say goodbye to Newark Firefighter Captain Wayne Brooks Jr. He died in the line of duty while battling a cargo ship fire at Port Newark. CBS New York's Christine Sloan has more on how he's being remembered. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3XQbsRi
Acabou was one of two firefighters killed in the line of duty while battling a cargo ship fire at Port Newark.
Wayne Brooks Jr. was killed battling the cargo ship fire at Port Newark.
Family and friends remembered Wayne Brooks Jr., one of the two Newark firefighters killed in the cargo ship fire, at his funeral on Friday. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
For a second day in a row, the Newark Fire Department is saying goodbye to another esteemed member. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports from outside the cathedral.
The funeral for Firefighter Captain Augusto Acabou was held in Newark on Thursday. CBS New York's Christine Sloan has more on how he's being remembered. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3JVhASL
Hundreds of family and friends gathered in Newark on Thursday for the funeral of firefighter Captain Augusto Acabou. He was killed last week while battling a fire on board a cargo ship in Port Newark. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3JVhASL
He was one of two firefighters killed in the line of duty last week while battling the massive cargo ship fire at Port Newark.
A New York appellate court threw out the $527 million penalty in the civil fraud case against President Trump and others on Thursday, ruling that the fine was "excessive."
Ingrid Lewis-Martin, a longtime adviser to NYC Mayor Eric Adams, is accused of accepting a TV show appearance, catering and home renovations.
Former City Hall adviser Winnie Greco allegedly handed journalist Katie Honan cash stuffed into a potato chip bag following an Eric Adams re-election campaign event Wednesday in Harlem.
Sabrositos Hondurenos, LLC is recalling about 32,000 pounds of various meat products with a false USDA mark of inspection, meaning the meats didn't go through proper federal examination, according to federal officials.
A coastal flood warning is in effect for the Jersey Shore and New York's south-facing beaches today, as Hurricane Erin causes dangerous conditions.
Ingrid Lewis-Martin, a longtime adviser to NYC Mayor Eric Adams, is accused of accepting a TV show appearance, catering and home renovations.
Former City Hall adviser Winnie Greco allegedly handed journalist Katie Honan cash stuffed into a potato chip bag following an Eric Adams re-election campaign event Wednesday in Harlem.
A coastal flood warning is in effect for the Jersey Shore and New York's south-facing beaches today, as Hurricane Erin causes dangerous conditions.
The city-owned section of the BQE would cost billions to fix, with construction not expected to begin until 2029.
Officials say safety is the number one concern as Hurricane Erin moves closer to our shores.
A coastal flood warning is in effect for the Jersey Shore and New York's south-facing beaches today, as Hurricane Erin causes dangerous conditions.
While weather conditions have been pretty quiet to begin the week, they're going to become much more active in the short term.
Fairfield National defeated South Dakota 13-1 to get within one game of playing for the U.S. championship in Williamsport.
Hurricane Erin's track is forecast to stay offshore, but the New York City area and Jersey Shore are still seeing some impact.
Storms came in fast and furious across the Tri-State Area on Wednesday afternoon and evening.
A coastal flood warning is in effect for the Jersey Shore and New York's south-facing beaches today, as Hurricane Erin causes dangerous conditions.
Rough surf and strong winds from Hurricane Erin are battering beaches, and the storm is expected to cause major erosion.
Hurricane Erin is causing dangerous conditions at beaches along the Jersey Shore, NYC and Long Island, where some could see coastal flooding.
While weather conditions have been pretty quiet to begin the week, they're going to become much more active in the short term.
The intense moment was caught on the family's home security cameras.
A coastal flood warning is in effect for the Jersey Shore and New York's south-facing beaches today, as Hurricane Erin causes dangerous conditions.
Officials say safety is the number one concern as Hurricane Erin moves closer to our shores.
These are the top-ranked high schools in New York City and Long Island, U.S. News & World Report says.
While weather conditions have been pretty quiet to begin the week, they're going to become much more active in the short term.
Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder said a weeklong intensive search resulted in 42 arrests.
A New York appellate court threw out the $527 million penalty in the civil fraud case against President Trump and others on Thursday, ruling that the fine was "excessive."
Ingrid Lewis-Martin, a longtime adviser to NYC Mayor Eric Adams, is accused of accepting a TV show appearance, catering and home renovations.
Former City Hall adviser Winnie Greco allegedly handed journalist Katie Honan cash stuffed into a potato chip bag following an Eric Adams re-election campaign event Wednesday in Harlem.
Zohran Mamdani's opponents in the race for New York City mayor are trying to marshal their own armies to compete with the hardworking volunteers who helped the Queens assemblyman win the Democratic nomination.
Adams' former top adviser Ingrid Lewis-Martin is expected to face new charges Thursday, as Winnie Greco also faces new allegations.
Both lawsuits claim construction companies failed to protect workers from unsafe conditions that led to the spread of the disease.
If confirmed, it would be the first case of locally acquired malaria in New Jersey since 1991. There are about 100 travel-related cases in the state each year, health officials said.
There are now 108 confirmed cases of the potentially deadly form of pneumonia in Harlem since late July, NYC officials said.
Supporters of the Medicaid cuts say the changes will reduce fraud and abuse, but others worry about impacts to the vulnerable.
A traveler who was infectious with measles spent several hours over two days at Newark Liberty International Airport recently, New Jersey health officials said.
It's leading to a larger conversation on safety and etiquette.
Tickets are on sale now for the fall edition of NYC Broadway Week 2025, when select shows offer two tickets for the price of one.
The Oscar-nominated actor famously played arch-villain General Zod in "Superman" and "Superman II."
The life and work of journalist and educator David Diaz was celebrated Thursday, on the eve of what would've been his 83rd birthday.
A special exhibit celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Bruce Springsteen album "Born to Run" is coming to the Jersey Shore.
Giancarlo Stanton hit a pinch-hit, two-run home run in the top of the 10th inning to lift the Yankees to a 6-4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night.
The Nationals held on to beat the Mets 5-4 on Wednesday night, ending New York's three-game winning streak.
The New York Yankees matched a franchise record with nine longballs in a 13-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.
The New York Mets pounded Washington 8-1 on Tuesday night for their third straight victory.
Keli Zinn was named the university's next athletic director. She was formerly at Louisiana State University, and was the first female athletic director for West Virginia.
The city-owned section of the BQE would cost billions to fix, with construction not expected to begin until 2029.
The state says the move will expand protections for swimming and fishing to more than 90% of New York City's waterways.
New York City's tallest subway station will receive long-awaited elevators as part of the MTA's $68 billion capital plan.
Residents say they approved a plan which included affordable housing but are now facing a shelter for 169 families.
Some Bay Ridge homeowners say the city's plan for 50 new Citi Bike docking stations is too big and too dangerous.
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.
Lewis-Martin is accused of using her power as the mayor's former top adviser to sway real estate and development projects, while receiving financial and other personal benefits. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
As Hurricane Erin brings coastal flooding and erosion impacts to Long Island, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine held a news conference to discuss emergency preparedness for future storms.
According to a new survey from Bankrate, financial regret is looming large for plenty of Americans. Progress on bringing down personal debt has stalled and consumers are still navigating economic hurdles like rising prices and a sluggish job market. Financial Analyst Stephen Kates shares the best ways to address these concerns.
The mayor's former adviser Winnie Greco is accused of handing a journalist a chip bag filled with cash, while another former adviser, Ingrid Martin-Lewis, is expected to face new charges in court. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
Here's a check on conditions in North Wildwood, New Jersey as Hurricane Erin brings dangerous conditions along the East Coast.
