New FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker ready for many challenges
Among his many responsibilities, Tucker will be tasked with fixing discrimination within the department. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Among his many responsibilities, Tucker will be tasked with fixing discrimination within the department. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Mayor Eric Adams appointed Robert Tucker as the new FDNY commissioner Monday. CBS New York's Cindy Hsu reports.
The new appointment comes after Laura Kavanagh stepped down from the role earlier this month. She was the first woman to ever lead the FDNY.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams appointed Robert Tucker as the new FDNY commissioner, replacing Laura Kavanagh.
According to City Hall sources, Mayor Eric Adams is set to appoint Robert Tucker as the new FDNY commissioner.
The FDNY has a new acting fire commissioner. CBS News New York confirmed Joseph Pfeifer is now leading the department.
An individual who was hurt in a Brooklyn fire sparked by a lithium-ion battery in June has died from his injuries, according to the FDNY.
New York Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh is wrapping up her last day on the job.
Part of a crane collapsed during a construction accident in Borough Park. Dan Rice reports from Chopper 2.
Dozens of emergency crews responded when part of a crane collapsed onto a building in Brooklyn.
The fire started just after 9 a.m. Wednesday on the second floor of a 13--story residential building.
A firefighter was among those hurt. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
The FDNY added new firefighters to its ranks.
We've learned FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh's last day will be Aug. 7. She had previously announced plans to step down as head of the department, but she didn't give a departure date.
A fire broke out Wednesday morning in the Kingsbridge Heights section of the Bronx, sending smoke onto the Major Deegan.
The terminal was evacuated due to smoky conditions and nearly 1,000 people were taken to other terminals. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
A fire at JFK Airport caused Terminal 8 to be evacuated and left 10 people hurt Wednesday morning in New York City.
Mayor Adams, the DOT and the FDNY on Monday announced a series of e-bike initiatives designed for safety.
Mayor Adams, the DOT and the FDNY on Monday announced a series of moves designed for safety. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
More than 100 firefighters and EMS workers responded to the overnight fire on Throop Avenue in the Allerton section.
Eleven people were injured in the early Tuesday morning blaze. CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis has the latest from Bushwick.
CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis has the latest on the Bushwick blaze investigation, including a possible cause.
A fire tore through an apartment building in Bushwick, Brooklyn early Tuesday morning, leaving at least nine people hurt and several displaced. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest from the scene.
New York City's fire commissioner is planning to step down. Laura Kavanagh told the mayor's office that it's time for her to move on.
Kavanagh told the mayor's office it was time for her to move on, but she will stay on until a new FDNY commissioner is ready to take the reins.
Former NYPD Officer John Mendola paid $40,000 to have his beloved dog Princess cloned, but should he have?
There have been significant developments in the corruption investigation into Mayor Eric Adams' 2021 campaign.
JJ Bleday hit his first career grand slam as the A's rallied for a 7-6 win over the Mets on Thursday.
A group of middle school students at a NYCHA development spent their summer designing a new youth space in their community center.
Aaron Rodgers finished strong after a slow start during Thursday's joint practice with the Panthers.
Former NYPD Officer John Mendola paid $40,000 to have his beloved dog Princess cloned, but should he have?
There have been significant developments in the corruption investigation into Mayor Eric Adams' 2021 campaign.
A group of middle school students at a NYCHA development spent their summer designing a new youth space in their community center.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday announced a new program that will help rebuild New York's COVID-decimated workforce.
The New York State Department of Health issued a warning after the WHO declared an Mpox outbreak in Africa a global emergency.
As Hurricane Ernesto hits Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, people in the NYC worry about loved ones in the storm's path.
Matt Corey and Dr. Michael Goldstein won Republican nominations in Connecticut's primary elections Tuesday, according to the Associated Press.
Dozens of athletes from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are returning from the 2024 Paris Olympics as champions.
Today will shape up to be another decent weekend day as early clouds give way to brighter skies in the afternoon.
After an active weather week that included the remnants of Hurricane Debby, we're looking at a beautiful weekend around the Tri-State Area.
Gov. Phil Murphy announced Thursday a fare holiday on all NJ Transit rides, across all systems, from Aug. 26-Sept. 2. All fares will be waved during this period.
As Hurricane Ernesto hits Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, people in the NYC worry about loved ones in the storm's path.
Highly placed sources in Washington tell CBS News New York that New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is expected to appoint his former chief of staff George Helmy to replace Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez, who announced his resignation in July.
The George Washington Bridge has a dedicated pathway for pedestrians and cyclists, but it isn't open 24 hours. One Bergen County man is trying to change that.
The safest county in the United States is located on Long Island, according to a U.S. News & World Report ranking.
Former NYPD Officer John Mendola paid $40,000 to have his beloved dog Princess cloned, but should he have?
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is trying to have a man's wrongful death lawsuit dismissed because he signed up for Disney+ streaming years earlier.
Nassau County's controversial mask ban bill has been signed into law. County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed the legislation Wednesday, making it a crime for anyone to wear a mask or face covering to hide their identity, except for health or religious reasons.
The safest county in the United States is located on Long Island, according to a U.S. News & World Report ranking.
Federal prosecutors want George Santos' campaign lies submitted as evidence, while his defense team is asking for a partially anonymous jury.
There have been significant developments in the corruption investigation into Mayor Eric Adams' 2021 campaign.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday announced a new program that will help rebuild New York's COVID-decimated workforce.
Street vendors demonstrated on Thursday in New York City, asking the City Council for passage of four new laws.
Trump has not appeared at an outdoor rally since mid-July, when a gunman took several shots, grazing his ear.
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris appeared together to announce lower costs on 10 prescription drugs for Medicare recipients.
The New York State Department of Health issued a warning after the WHO declared an Mpox outbreak in Africa a global emergency.
Officials have been warning of a return to the pre-pandemic trends of pertussis, also known as whooping cough.
Drugmaker Lykos Therapeutics had asked the FDA to approve its MDMA capsules as part of a therapy regimen for treating PTSD. It says another study will take "several years."
Stone-like materials called slag tested positive for elevated levels of arsenic along the beach in Keyport, New Jersey, state officials said.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft, died at 94 on Wednesday, her representatives confirmed.
Taylor Swift has long called NYC's Greenwich Village home, and the city is celebrating with limited edition "Cornelia Street" signs.
In 1959 Carol Burnett burst onto the New York stage in the musical comedy "Once Upon a Mattress." In the new Broadway revival, two-time Tony-winner Sutton Foster recreates the role of Winnifred, a princess in search of a suitable mate.
A small, independent movie theater in Brooklyn is giving away free movie tickets to "Deadpool & Wolverine" this weekend. It's part of an effort to support family-owned theaters around the country.
A street in New York City's Greenwich Village is now named after Jimi Hendrix.
JJ Bleday hit his first career grand slam as the A's rallied for a 7-6 win over the Mets on Thursday.
Aaron Rodgers finished strong after a slow start during Thursday's joint practice with the Panthers.
Staten Island's South Shore Little League team plays its first game of the 2024 Little League World Series today.
Aaron Judge reached 300 home runs faster than any other player, going deep in the New York Yankees' 10-2 win over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night.
Pete Alonso had four hits that included a fourth-inning homer and three RBIs to lead the New York Mets over the Oakland Athletics 9-1, stopping a four-game losing streak.
A group of middle school students at a NYCHA development spent their summer designing a new youth space in their community center.
A Brooklyn man worries about water damage to his old home. He says the community garden next door is to blame.
An elderly NYCHA resident said she's been waiting months to be transferred from her building in the Bronx, and she can't put up with the poor living conditions any longer.
Richmond Hill residents Carol and Jack Wolf have the home of their dreams, and the sidewalk of their nightmares. The Wolfs say they were added to the city's repair waitlist in 2017..
The hunt is on for a beloved Queens cat that was stolen recently outside a Woodside bodega.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your latest forecast.
If you have that kind of cash, you could do the same -- but should you? Investigative reporter Mahsa Saeidi looks into the regulations and other factors.
They include two doctors, the actor's live-in assistant, and a drug dealer known as the "Ketamine Queen." CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
It happened just before 6 p.m. on Thursday at a home on Wainwright Street. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson has the story.
There have been significant developments in the corruption investigation into the mayor's 2021 campaign. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan has the latest.