Driver lauded for heroism after his school bus catches fire in Queens
The driver was able to get the six young children off his bus before it went up in flames in Rego Park. CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
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The driver was able to get the six young children off his bus before it went up in flames in Rego Park. CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
CBS2's Ali Bauman has the latest on the scary incident.
No injuries were reported. CBS2's Ali Bauman spoke to the bus driver.
Chopper 2 was over the scene on Tuesday afternoon.
The accident happened at around 3:15 p.m. at Einstein Loop north and Hutchinson River Parkway east in Co-Op City.
The bus was temporarily missing with students on board Thursday morning.
Police said they died after their vehicle collided with a school van Thursday morning on Long Island. The crash happened at around 7:30 a.m. at the intersection of Route 101 and the Long Island Expressway service road between exits 65 and 66. CBS2's Jennifer Bisram reports.
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Police say 11 students and three adults were on board the bus at the time, but no injuries were reported.
Initial reports say several children had to be evaluated.
At least eight people were hurt, but their injuries did not appear to be serious.
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There were no children on the bus, CBS2's Nick Caloway reports.
Authorities say 36 adults were on the bus, and three were taken to the hospital with serious injuries. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has the latest from the scene.
Chopper 2 is over the scene where we're hearing multiple people are being evaluated for injuries.
The little girl said she was on her way to school on May 27 when she fell asleep on the bus and woke up alone.
The little girl got herself off the bus and a good Samaritan took care of her and now an investigation is underway. CBS2's Nick Caloway reports.
Police around New York State are promoting school bus safety Thursday.
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A nor'easter that's bearing down on the NYC area continues to cause flooding concerns today for Long Island and New Jersey.
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South Jersey communities brace for high tide Monday afternoon as another round of coastal flooding is expected.
Nineteen people were hurt when two MTA buses crashed in Flushing, Queens Monday morning.
A nor'easter that's bearing down on the NYC area continues to cause flooding concerns today for Long Island and New Jersey.
At least one storm-related death is reported in NYC. Officials say a 76-year-old woman was struck and killed by a solar panel in Brooklyn.
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A nor'easter that's bearing down on the NYC area continues to cause flooding concerns today for Long Island and New Jersey.
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A nor'easter that's bearing down on the NYC area continues to cause flooding concerns today for Long Island and New Jersey.
South Jersey communities brace for high tide Monday afternoon as another round of coastal flooding is expected.
A nor'easter is bringing strong winds, big waves and flooding to coastal communities in New Jersey.
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A high impact nor'easter arrived in the New York City area on Sunday and is expected to linger through Monday.
New Jersey has also declared a state of emergency, as the storm is causing high surf and coastal flooding along the Jersey Shore.
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A nor'easter that's bearing down on the NYC area continues to cause flooding concerns Monday for Long Island and New Jersey. CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku, Jennifer McLogan and Vanessa Murdock have the latest on conditions around the area.
It's a First Alert Weather Day as the storm threatens another round of coastal flooding Monday afternoon. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock and Natalie Duddridge have team coverage.
CBS News New York hears from Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter for an update on the storm response.
CBS News New York hears from Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine for an update on the storm response.
