Worker who survived parking garage collapse shocked by boss's sudden death
Pierre Vancol told CBS2 the collapse brought back traumatic memories of earthquakes in his home in Haiti.
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Pierre Vancol told CBS2 the collapse brought back traumatic memories of earthquakes in his home in Haiti.
Patrons are mourning the loss of beloved Ann Street garage manager Willis Moore as probes of the collapse continue.
Chopper 2 was over the collapsed parking garage in Lower Manhattan as demolition work began and totaled cars were hauled out.
They were sent inside to check for people who might have been trapped in their cars. They were able to stream video directly to rescuers' phones and to an FDNY command center.
Shortly after the garage collapsed, a lot of the businesses in and around Ann Street shut down and sent their employees home to safety. The businesses were back open on Wednesday, but a lot of people, understandably, were still shaken up. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Tuesday's parking garage collapse in Lower Manhattan has shut down several buildings in the area, including another parking garage that abuts the first structure. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
The mayor says that if immediate action has to be taken on other existing, parking garages then that's what he's going to do.
Nearly 24 hours after the deadly garage collapse in the Financial District, crews remain on the scene. One person is dead and five others were hurt when the garage caved in. Crews are working to safely demolish it. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Officials are concerned about the stability of the building, as investigators work to figure out how something like this could happen. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports from Lower Manhattan.
Authorities said the six workers who were in the building at the time of the collapse have all been accounted for.
The 8th-floor balcony at the south tower of the Spinnaker Condominium Complex collapsed onto the balcony below on Friday.
More than three days after the devastating quakes hit Turkey and Syria, experts say a "critical" survival window is closing fast amid harsh winter conditions.
First responders were on the scene on Middle Country Road on Thursday afternoon.
From the pile of rubble, only three people emerged alive, including teen Deven Gonzales and her mother.
CBS2's Jessica Layton spoke with her children, Rachel and Josh Spiegel, last month as they held onto hope their mother would make it out alive.
Search efforts have resumed at the site of the Champlain Towers South collapse after the remaining 12-story building was reduced to rubble Sunday night in an implosion.
At Sunday morning's press conference, Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava confirmed the demolition of Champlain Towers South will move forward as soon as preparations are complete and it's safe to do so.
Officials underscored the necessity to bring down the part of the condo that is still standing at the site of the Surfside collapse before Tropical Storm Elsa arrives.
The death toll from the Champlain Towers South collapse has increased to 22 on Friday.
Images of the condo collapse in Florida and crews painstakingly sifting through the rubble hit close to home for many New Yorkers.
The search and rescue operation at the site of the Champlain Towers South collapse in Surfside was halted overnight due to safety concerns.
The number of confirmed deaths has risen to 18 on the seventh day of the search and rescue operation at the Champlain Towers South collapse site.
The number of confirmed deaths increased to 11 on Monday as search and rescue crews continued their efforts at the site of Champlain Towers South condo collapse.
The Tri-State area and South Florida share a strong connection, so it's natural that so many New Yorkers want to know how they can help.
First responders are continuing to search for possible survivors among the debris of the 12-story condominium building that collapsed in a south Florida beach town on Thursday.
The New Jersey Devils beat the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night for their fourth win in five games.
The Buffalo Sabres beat Igor Shesterkin and the New York Rangers on Thursday night.
The drought in New Jersey is putting serious stress on two of the Garden State's top crops – blueberries and cranberries.
New York City will end its controversial debit card program for migrants.
The FBI said it was aware of "the offensive and racist text messages sent to individuals around the country."
New York City will end its controversial debit card program for migrants.
As work is being completed on a six-block stretch of the Ocean Parkway Greenway, cyclists say the rest of the bike path is overdue for upgrades.
A Bronx community is mourning the loss of Andre Beadle, a car enthusiast who died after he crashed his speeding car in Queens, according to police.
A desperate search is ongoing for a missing vulnerable adult from Roosevelt Island.
Prosecutors have called more than a dozen witnesses so far in the trial of Daniel Penny, the Marine veteran charged in the chokehold death of 30-year-old Jordan Neely on board the subway last year.
Connecticut election results show Vice President Kamala Harris won the state, and Sen. Chris Murphy was reelected, CBS News projects.
This Election Day is expected to be one of our warmest ever on record for New York City and the surrounding area.
Here's how to find your polling location for Election Day 2024 in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Here's when polls opened and closed Tuesday for Election Day 2024 in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
A warming trend starts Monday around the NYC area, with record-breaking temperatures expected later this week.
The drought in New Jersey is putting serious stress on two of the Garden State's top crops – blueberries and cranberries.
Roads are closed around the Black Run Preserve in Evesham Township, New Jersey, as the Bethany Run wildfire burns.
Two New Jersey Democrats made history on Tuesday, but vote margins in the state are reasons for some concern.
Fire officials said the conditions in New Jersey are the driest they've seen in the history of their department.
As part of our #BetterTogether initiative, we are partnering for the third year with the Community Food Bank of New Jersey to help feed families this holiday season.
The owners of a Long Island rental home were sentenced to probation and community service Thursday in connection to a 2022 fire that killed two sisters.
Four years after the heartbreaking death of 8-year-old Thomas Valva, change is coming to the Suffolk County department blamed for ignoring repeated reports of abuse.
New York State Police say they are now conducting two investigations into Long Island State Trooper Thomas Mascia, who claimed he was shot in the leg while on the job last week.
New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand has won her bid for reelection against Republican challenger Mike Sapraicone, CBS News projects.
Democrat Laura Gillen has unseated Rep. Anthony D'Esposito in New York's 4th Congressional District, CBS News projects.
Longtime political operative Susie Wiles is known as a formidable, behind-the-scenes force.
Democrats have watched their margin of victory shrink in New York City in three consecutive general elections.
Giuliani got a tongue lashing Thursday in federal court after missing a deadline to turn over valuables to two election workers he defamed. He owes the women $148 million in damages.
Incumbent Republican Rep. Marc Molinaro has been defeated by Democratic challenger Josh Riley in New York's Congressional District 19 race, CBS News projects.
President Biden addressed the nation on the election results and the transition of power, with his predecessor set to return to the White House.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced a $150 million investment in a new state-of-the-art cell and gene therapy hub to be built on Long Island.
Dozens of New York and New Jersey schools are impacted by a recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria.
The worst rates of the infection known as "walking pneumonia" or "white lung pneumonia" are in young children ages 2 to 4 years old.
Staten Island's Wu-Tang Clan is being celebrated by the New York City Department of Transportation with limited edition "Wu-Tang Clan District" street signs.
Brooklyn rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine is one step closer to being released from jail after making a deal with federal prosecutors.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been arrested in New York City for alleged violations of the conditions of supervised release that were set when he was sentenced several years ago to two years in prison in a racketeering case.
Teri Garr rose from being a background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star in such favorites as "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie."
The New Jersey Devils beat the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night for their fourth win in five games.
The Buffalo Sabres beat Igor Shesterkin and the New York Rangers on Thursday night.
The Atlanta Hawks rallied late to beat the New York Knicks on Wednesday night.
Bo Horvat scored the only goal in a shootout and the New York Islanders rallied past the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night.
The Steelers have traded for a wide receiver from the Jets and an edge rusher from the Packers before the NFL's trade deadline.
As work is being completed on a six-block stretch of the Ocean Parkway Greenway, cyclists say the rest of the bike path is overdue for upgrades.
A Bronx resident says illegally parked RVs and abandoned vehicles have been an eyesore in his community for years.
PowerUP is a business competition started by the Brooklyn Public Library following economic turmoil in the wake of 9/11.
Harlem School of the Arts students designed and painted four new murals for Wollman Rink.
In the Queens neighborhood known as Little Guyana, preparations are underway for the community's annual Diwali festival.
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.
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."
Water is back on for 20 Queens residents after a gas line leak impacted a water line on Thursday morning.
With inflation falling, the Federal Reserve is cutting its benchmark rate by a quarter of a percentage point, but it's not clear where interest rates go from here. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Democrats have watched their margin of victory shrink in New York City in three consecutive general elections. According to the CBS News Data Team, in the Bronx, a 79% margin of victory in 2016 shrunk to about 45% this year. CBS News New York's Doug Williams went to the Castle Hill neighborhood to find out why.
Newburgh Free Academy has canceled its playoff game and ended the season as an investigation looks at alleged team misconduct. The superintendent says the alleged misconduct is not sexual in nature, but there may be significant violations of the student code of conduct.
President Joe Biden on Thursday promised a smooth and orderly transfer of power to president-elect Donald Trump. CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has more on the president's address.
