Newark mayor, fire chief give update on deadly cargo ship fire
On Wednesday, Newark's mayor and fire chief spoke about the investigation into the cargo ship fire that killed two Newark fire captains.
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On Wednesday, Newark's mayor and fire chief spoke about the investigation into the cargo ship fire that killed two Newark fire captains.
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
Roadways across New Jersey got pelted with heavy bands of snow, sleet and freezing rain, putting state officials on high alert.
As prosecutors contend with a massive trove of Epstein files, President Trump suggested Friday the Justice Department is spending too much time on the issue — but said Democrats should be named.
If not for his brave actions, the baby girl might not be alive.
Drumming, dance and hands-on workshops marked the 18th year the Brooklyn Children's Museum is hosting what leaders call New York City's largest family Kwanzaa festival.
It happened at the corner of Warburton and Ashburton Avenues at around 1:15 p.m.
If not for his brave actions, the baby girl might not be alive.
Drumming, dance and hands-on workshops marked the 18th year the Brooklyn Children's Museum is hosting what leaders call New York City's largest family Kwanzaa festival.
It happened at the corner of Warburton and Ashburton Avenues at around 1:15 p.m.
A major winter storm is pummeling the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.
Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina blasted CVS for not releasing the surveillance video to police.
A major winter storm is pummeling the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.
Shovels and plows will be out later Friday as people in New York City and the surrounding area prepare for a blast of winter.
It's a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to accumulating snow that could be heavy at times.
Forecast model data continues to suggest that a general 4–8-inch snowfall is likely with this system.
We've issued a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to snow.
Roadways across New Jersey got pelted with heavy bands of snow, sleet and freezing rain, putting state officials on high alert.
A major winter storm is pummeling the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
Shovels and plows will be out later Friday as people in New York City and the surrounding area prepare for a blast of winter.
It's a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to accumulating snow that could be heavy at times.
A major winter storm is pummeling the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.
Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina blasted CVS for not releasing the surveillance video to police.
Shovels and plows will be out later Friday as people in New York City and the surrounding area prepare for a blast of winter.
It's a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to accumulating snow that could be heavy at times.
In Levittown, volunteers spent Christmas morning making dreams come true for children from struggling families.
As prosecutors contend with a massive trove of Epstein files, President Trump suggested Friday the Justice Department is spending too much time on the issue — but said Democrats should be named.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
Mamdani's team says the group of 48 includes "people from across fields and communities" and are "New Yorkers whose creativity, leadership and lived experience reflect the full life of the city."
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
A federal judge has given a green light to New York's so-called Green Light Law, rejecting the Trump administration's bid to stop the state from giving people driver's licenses without having them prove they're in the country legally.
A spike in measles cases in Rockland County has New York health officials urging families to get vaccinated.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
In New York, cases of flu, RSV and COVID have spiked since Thanksgiving.
There are at least 500 sudden and unexpected deaths in the city each year, and in roughly a fifth of those cases, a genetic cause can be detected.
UnitedHealthcare and NewYork-Presbyterian have roughly two weeks to reach an agreement or thousands of Medicare Advantage members could be forced to find care elsewhere.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
A judge Friday voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
Adam Pelech scored the tiebreaking goal late in the third period, and the New York Islanders beat the New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Taylor Raddysh and Alexis Lafreniere scored 68 seconds apart in a five-goal third period for the New York Rangers in a 7-3 win over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday.
Anthony Edwards scored 38 points to help the Minnesota Timberwolves beat former teammate Karl-Anthony Towns for the first time and hold off the New York Knicks 115-104.
Michael Porter Jr. scored 28 points, as the Brooklyn Nets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 114-106.
The Mets jettisoned another core player Monday, trading second baseman Jeff McNeil to the Athletics for minor league right-hander Yordan Rodriguez.
Drumming, dance and hands-on workshops marked the 18th year the Brooklyn Children's Museum is hosting what leaders call New York City's largest family Kwanzaa festival.
Federal funding cuts have left local organizations struggling to meet growing needs, prompting a borough-wide fundraising push to support food access, housing and other essential services.
What began as a middle school project has grown into hundreds of handwritten messages left across New York City, offering encouragement to strangers and revealing how a small gesture can resonate for weeks.
NYC says center-running bus lanes will speed up commutes and improve safety on one of Brooklyn's busiest corridors, but critics aren't so sure.
Nine Brooklyn Football Club partner bars are collecting shelf-stable food and winter coats to benefit 10 local schools.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
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.
The winter storm pelted New Jersey with heavy bands of snow, sleet and freezing rain, putting state officials on high alert. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
Ashton Altieri has the Tri-State Area's updated First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
Ashton Altieri has the Tri-State Area's updated winter storm forecast on CBS News New York.
Craig Allen has the Tri-State Area's updated Friday night winter storm forecast on CBS News New York.
Kwanzaa is a celebration of African American culture that starts every year on December 26. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
