Funeral held for Newark Firefighter Augusto Acabou
CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reported outside Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, where dozens of fellow firefighters lined up to pay their respects.
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CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reported outside Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, where dozens of fellow firefighters lined up to pay their respects.
Acabou died in the line of duty last week battling a cargo ship fire at Port Newark. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has more on how he's being remembered.
"Auggie" remembered by fellow firefighters as the guy you wanted at your side, a real-life Superman.
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Police in Newark are searching for two kidnapping suspects. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3rq7qmy
A viewing will be held today for Newark Firefighter Augusto Acabou, before his colleague Wayne Brooks Jr. is remembered tomorrow. CBS New York's Zinna Maldonado has more on the investigation.
Newark firefighters Augusto Acabou and Wayne Brooks, Jr. will be laid to rest this week.
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The cargo ship fire that killed two firefighters last week in Port Newark has officially been put out, U.S. Coast Guard officials announced Tuesday. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports on where the investigation goes from here.
Investigators providing an update on last week's deadly cargo ship fire at Port Newark
The fire has been contained five days after it started at Port Newark
The Coast Guard says the vessel's 11th deck is being monitored and overhauled to address any remaining heat sources.
Crews were still monitoring hot spots in the cargo ship fire at Port Newark on Sunday, four days after it first started burning. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/44zMVCm
They say the fire is no longer spreading to other areas of the vessel.
There are signs of progress at Port Newark where a cargo ship fire is still burning three days later. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3XXrgSB
There are possible signs of progress in the deadly cargo ship fire in Newark, which was still burning after three days. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3XXrgSB
There are concerns the cargo ship burning at Port Newark could capsize from the water firefighters have been using, CBS New York's Christina Fan reports. Read more here
Thick smoke continues to billow from the cargo ship, and officials expect it to last at least two more days.
The cargo ship fire that claimed the lives of two firefighters in Newark on Wednesday was still burning Friday, and authorities say it could be days before it's under control. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/43c1Ktz
The cargo ship where two Newark firefighters lost their lives Wednesday continues to burn with no signs of getting under control any time soon. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/43c1Ktz
Firefighters from across New Jersey were on hand to greet Warren White as he was discharged.
Viewings for both firefighters will be held in Newark on Wednesday and Thursday.
Family and friends paid tribute to two Newark firefighters who lost their lives Wednesday night. CBS New York's Doug Williams reports. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3O351qG
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Officials say safety is the number one concern as Hurricane Erin moves closer to our shores.
A state of emergency has been declared in New Jersey coastal flood warning is in effect for the Jersey Shore and New York's south-facing beaches, 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.
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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 state of emergency has been declared in New Jersey coastal flood warning is in effect for the Jersey Shore and New York's south-facing beaches, 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.
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A state of emergency has been declared in New Jersey coastal flood warning is in effect for the Jersey Shore and New York's south-facing beaches, as Hurricane Erin causes dangerous conditions.
Officials say safety is the number one concern as Hurricane Erin moves closer to our shores.
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