The birth of NYC's Universal Hip-Hop Museum
The Bronx — the legendary birthplace of hip-hop — is getting a museum dedicated to the music and culture.
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New Yorkers help victims of Bronx fire
A fire earlier this month in New York City that was traced to a malfunctioning space heater killed 17 people, including eight children. Many residents of the Bronx apartment building fled with just the clothes on their backs. Over the last two weeks, New Yorkers of all backgrounds have stepped in to help, their diversity reflecting that of the city itself. Nancy Chen has the story.
Rapper Cardi B to pay funeral expenses for victims of the Bronx fire
The Bronx native said she hopes the financial aid will help families move forward and heal.
1 dead, several injured in Bronx home explosion
A suspected gas explosion in the Bronx resulted in the partial collapse of an apartment building. One person was killed and several others were injured. Nancy Chen has the latest.
1 dead, 5 officers among the injured in suspected gas explosion in Bronx
Two women remain hospitalized in serious condition.
2-year-old was youngest victim of Bronx apartment fire, officials say
All 17 people who died in the catastrophic fire have now been identified by officials.
At least 17 dead, including children, in "horrific" New York City fire
The fire appears to have been started by an portable space heater, New York City Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro said.
Space heater blamed for deadly Bronx fire
A New York City fire official says a malfunctioning space heater started the fire that killed 19 people, including nine children, in an apartment building in the Bronx. CBSN New York reporter John Dias spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about where the investigation stands and what we know about the victims so far.
NY officials give update on Bronx fire
New York City Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro said Sunday that a fire that killed 19 people, including nine children, was started by a space heater. Watch New York officials give an update on the devastating fire.
19 dead in Bronx building fire
A fire in a Bronx high-rise building killed at least 19 people dead on Sunday. Officials said the cause was a malfunctioning space heater. Tom Hanson reports.
19 dead, including 9 children, in NYC fire
Nine children and 10 adults are dead after a five-alarm fire in a residential high-rise building in the Bronx on Sunday, FDNY sources said. WCBS Newsradio 880 reporter Steve Burns joins CBSN with the latest.
12/29: Evening News
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Cities cracking down on illegal fireworks
This summer has seen a major rise in complaints about illegal fireworks being set off. Cities nationwide are now cracking down on the summertime activity. Mola Lenghi reports.
Lawmakers report awful conditions at Rikers Island
New York lawmakers who visited Rikers Island jail complex this week described the conditions there as "awful" and "inhumane." Plans are in the works to close the facility by 2027. Earlier this week, Mayor Bill de Blasio unveiled an emergency relief plan to address immediate issues at the complex. New York State Senator Jabari Brisport and New York State Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas, who visited Rikers, joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss what they saw.
80-pound cougar removed from New York City home
The owner of the 11-month-old female cougar nicknamed Sasha surrendered the animal on Thursday.
Gunman in custody after 2 kids caught in middle of NYC shooting
Michael Lopez, 27, faces several charges, including attempted murder and reckless endangerment, officials said.
Fire in the Bronx
More than a dozen people were hurt in an early morning seven-alarm fire in the Bronx. The FDNY said more than 200 firefighters were battling the blaze in freezing cold temperatures. CBS New York's Reena Roy reports.
Firefighters face deep freeze
A deep freeze is gripping much of the United States, and firefighters are having to battle dangerous fires amid the frigid temperatures. CBS News' Kenneth Craig joins CBSN from the Bronx to discuss the latest fire to break out in New York.
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Child playing with stove sparks NYC fire; Plane crash survivor scores goal
Deadly NYC apartment fire
The deadliest fire in New York City in 27 years ripped through a five-story apartment building Thursday night, one block west of the famous Bronx Zoo. At least 12 people were killed including four children. Don Dahler reports.
12 dead in Bronx fire
"This is the worst fire tragedy we have seen in this city in at least a quarter century," New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said of Thursday night's deadly apartment fire in the Bronx.
Bronx fire
At least 12 people are dead, including a 1-year-old baby, in a fire Thursday night in an apartment building in New York City, Mayor Bill de Blasio said. "This is the worst fire tragedy we have seen in this city in at least a quarter century," de Blasio said in a press conference after the fire.
The making of Swale
Mary Mattingly, the New York-based artist behind Swale, a floating garden in the Bronx, discusses how it was created and how the project has grown in its second year.
Inspiration behind Swale
Mary Mattingly is a New York-based artist who created Swale, a floating garden docked in the Bronx, with the aim of bringing awareness to the lack of access to fresh, affordable options in food deserts. Here she discusses what inspired this project.
Floating food forest
With minimal access to fresh, affordable food, the South Bronx in New York City is one of the nation's largest food deserts. But now a floating garden called Swale is growing produce for the community and raising awareness. CBSN took a closer look.
Bondi scraps limits on cooperation between D.C. police and immigration agents
The move amounts to a sweeping reversal of "sanctuary" policies in the nation's capital.
Kremlin gives details about Trump-Putin summit as Europe braces
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to London, a day before a critical U.S.-Russia summit in Alaska.
California Gov. Newsom announces redistricting effort to counter Texas GOP
As Texas hurtles toward a flashpoint on a GOP effort to redraw congressional districts, California Democrats are answering with a plan of their own.
Tropical Storm Erin on verge of becoming Atlantic season's first hurricane
Tropical Storm Erin was on the verge of becoming the Atlantic season's first hurricane early Friday.
Talks on landmark plastic pollution treaty end without an agreement
Negotiators working on a landmark treaty to address the global crisis of plastic pollution failed to reach an agreement during talks that extended into Friday in Geneva.
Judge blocks Trump administration guidance targeting DEI programs in schools
In her ruling, U.S. District Judge Stephanie Gallagher found that the Education Department violated the law when it threatened to cut federal funding from educational institutions that continued with DEI initiatives.
Border Patrol agents show up outside Newsom's redistricting news conference
A group of masked U.S. Border Patrol agents showed up in trucks outside of the press conference at the Japanese American National Museum.
Costco says it won't sell mifepristone abortion pill
Costco said it won't stock mifepristone after coming under pressure from conservative investors, activists.
As Social Security turns 90, its problems are only mounting with age
As Social Security celebrates its 90th anniversary today, concerns are growing over its funding and recent staffing cuts.