EPA Inspection Finds PCBs In Another NYC School
The EPA said the chemicals were leaking from old fluorescent light fixtures.
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The EPA said the chemicals were leaking from old fluorescent light fixtures.
The fire department says a faulty feeder overheated in the subbasement Friday morning. That created a smoky condition that elevated levels of the gas.
Fire Commissioner Salvatore Cassano said it's amazing that Christopher Cooke had the presence to do what he did at such a young age.
The City Council blizzard hearings move to Borough Hall Wednesday night.
On the Staten Island Expressway from Clove Road to the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, drivers dodge, weave, slam on the brakes, and struggle to hold their lane.
Residents on Staten Island are still talking about the snow from weeks ago. The Christmas weekend storm dumped up to 30 inches on the borough -- and the city spent days trying to cleanup.
Some cabbies said Mayor Bloomberg's proposal of allowing some livery cabs to accept street hails in the outer boroughs would adversely affect them.
A Gang Green victory celebration turned deadly for one Staten Island Jets fan Sunday night.
At least six houses in Todt Hill, Dongan Hills, Grasmere and Emerson Hill were broken into and had jewelry stolen after burglars disabled security systems.
The city said replacing the fixtures at approximately 800 schools would cost $1 billion.
Toxic troubles have hit a school on Staten Island after elevated PCB levels were detected at P.S. 36 in Annadale. Despite attemptes by parents to keep it off limits, the school is open for business today.
With consumer debt cases clogging the courts on Staten Island, the Richmond County Bar Association is stepping up its efforts to help those who remain unrepresented.
The April 5 assault on Rodolfo Olmedo was the first of a series of suspected anti-Hispanic bias attacks in the borough's Port Richmond section.
Police are looking for 19-year-old Drew B. Casseus, who they said murdered Jonathan Vasquez, of Staten Island, during an altercation on December 28.
The 151-foot-high road deck on the span connecting Bayonne with Staten Island is not high enough to accommodate the next generation of larger container ships.
Actress Anne Hathaway was grinning ear to ear as she informed the PS 22 chorus on Staten Island that they're going to perform at the Academy Awards.
The collision of a United Air Lines DC-8 and a TWA propeller plane left a legacy of improved air safety in its wake after crashing one mile above Park Slope on Dec. 16, 1960.
Mark Musarella pleaded guilty to misconduct charges, admitting he posted a cell phone photograph of a corpse taken at a Staten Island crime scene on Facebook.
A man arrested in Israel after his parents were found dead in their Staten Island home will undergo a psychological exam.
About 60 firefighters responded to the scene near Amboy Road after getting a call at 5:52 a.m.
Enter at your own risk. Hylan Boulevard at Steuben Street in Staten Island is said to be one of the deadliest intersections in New York City.
Dubois was to be arraigned Friday. Specific charges and her lawyer's name were not immediately available.
Police continued Thursday to investigate Josiah Taylor's death. He was found unresponsive Tuesday and pronounced dead when taken to a hospital.
Three people were killed in a storm on July 3, and two more died when another severe storm hit the area just 11 days later.
The wild-card leading Cubs lost their fifth in a row after dropping all four games at Cincinnati.
The Yankees rallied to beat the White Sox 3-2 Tuesday night, securing their eighth playoff appearance in nine seasons.
Matchmaker Walker Ward is connecting singles at random from the backseat of his pedicab.
It comes in response to law enforcement saying e-bikes are causing havoc in communities all over the state.
Matchmaker Walker Ward is connecting singles at random from the backseat of his pedicab.
Police say Sanjay Samuel was shot in the head outside a Dunkin' Donuts in Cambria Heights while he was walking to school.
Attorney Ben Crump represents families of those who died and is filing four wrongful death notices of claim.
New York is looking to jump-start an offense that struggled mightily in last week's loss to the Chiefs.
Brondello led the Liberty to its first WNBA championship in 2024, but injuries this season led to first-round playoffs ouster.
With fall set to officially arrive on Monday, many are wondering when and where they can enjoy the beautiful change in leaves that occurs annually.
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.
Three people were killed in a storm on July 3, and two more died when another severe storm hit the area just 11 days later.
It comes in response to law enforcement saying e-bikes are causing havoc in communities all over the state.
Footage from Ring cameras shows a stunning scene, as the neighbors, surrounded by flames, ring the bell, and bang on doors and windows.
New York is looking to jump-start an offense that struggled mightily in last week's loss to the Chiefs.
Property taxes, schools, and the president were all hot topics during Sunday night's debate.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann appeared in court for a hearing Tuesday.
The first night of the Jewish New Year means families are gathering for feasts around the table. The dishes are often passed down through generations.
In a first on Long Island, the East Meadow Fire Department is using new virtual reality training to simulate life or death situations.
The first day of competition between Team USA and Team Europe on the famed Black Course is on Thursday, but practice rounds began Monday.
The grandmother on a fixed income said she dropped three checks into a mailbox outside the North Babylon Post Office, but none made it to the payees.
It comes in response to law enforcement saying e-bikes are causing havoc in communities all over the state.
Ryan Routh was found guilty of all five charges, which included attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate and assaulting a federal officer.
Health organizations from around the globe are joining the chorus of experts rejecting the Trump administration's claim that acetaminophen during pregnancy can be associated with an increased risk of autism.
The White House's autism announcement exaggerates links to Tylenol, misleads on vaccines, and sets back the field by ignoring decades of research, scientists say.
Early analysis shows the network was used for communication between foreign governments and individuals known to U.S. law enforcement.
Attorney Ben Crump represents families of those who died and is filing four wrongful death notices of claim.
His doctors put him on a combination of targeted therapy and immunotherapy.
The agency said it is working to identify and notify people who may have been exposed.
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.
Combs faces an Oct. 3 sentencing after his conviction by a Manhattan jury on two charges that outlaw interstate commerce related to prostitution.
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" had been preempted on Wednesday following comments Kimmel made on the show in response to the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Miles Mykkanen has come a long way since his musical theater dreams shifted to opera at the Juilliard School at Lincoln Center.
Saturday's rally was led by artists and comedians who targeted President Trump and called on corporations and the community to stand up for free speech.
British artist Morrissey has canceled two New England concerts, including Saturday's in Boston, after he received a death threat.
The wild-card leading Cubs lost their fifth in a row after dropping all four games at Cincinnati.
The Yankees rallied to beat the White Sox 3-2 Tuesday night, securing their eighth playoff appearance in nine seasons.
New York is looking to jump-start an offense that struggled mightily in last week's loss to the Chiefs.
Brondello led the Liberty to its first WNBA championship in 2024, but injuries this season led to first-round playoffs ouster.
The first day of competition between Team USA and Team Europe on the famed Black Course is on Thursday, but practice rounds began Monday.
As the U.S. approaches its 250th birthday, locals are fighting to preserve the city's only museum on an active military installation.
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.
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.
New York City subway riders will soon hear announcements from a familiar voice – Bronx native Cardi B.
Plainfield, New Jersey, was hit hard by severe storms that turned deadly this summer. Now, the city is investing in an alert system to help save lives during future storms. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports.
Republican gubernatorial nominee Jack Ciattarelli was endorsed Tuesday was one of New Jersey's largest police unions.
Late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel returned Tuesday, six days after he was suspended. ABC temporarily pulled the plug on his show and created a firestorm over free speech. As CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports, some stations still will not air the show.
President Trump is shifting his tone on Russia after meeting with Ukraine's president at the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
