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.
Canceling your gym membership is about to get easier in New York thanks to a new law requiring the process to be simplified.
New York City is looking to expand its program offering e-bike battery charging stations on city sidewalks. It's an effort to get lithium-ion batteries out of apartments and avoid fires.
A United States Postal Service worker was fatally stabbed while ordering a sandwich at a deli in Harlem.
A Princeton graduate, a Monmouth County resident and a Long Island native were killed in the New Year's Day attack in New Orleans. Another Princeton graduate was injured and is expected to recover.
Richard Wishnie took the oath of office Thursday to become acting Westchester county executive - until Monday.
Canceling your gym membership is about to get easier in New York thanks to a new law requiring the process to be simplified.
New York City is looking to expand its program offering e-bike battery charging stations on city sidewalks. It's an effort to get lithium-ion batteries out of apartments and avoid fires.
A United States Postal Service worker was fatally stabbed while ordering a sandwich at a deli in Harlem.
A Princeton graduate, a Monmouth County resident and a Long Island native were killed in the New Year's Day attack in New Orleans. Another Princeton graduate was injured and is expected to recover.
Richard Wishnie took the oath of office Thursday to become acting Westchester county executive - until Monday.
New year, new laws. Here's what people in New York need to know about changes taking effect in 2025.
As the new year blows into NYC, a wind advisory will be in effect for much of the area Wednesday and Thursday.
New Year's Eve 2025 could be the wettest NYC has seen in a while, as rain is expected for the ball drop in Times Square.
Congestion pricing will start this weekend as planned, the MTA says, despite a New Jersey judge partially siding with some who sought to delay it.
It looks like rainy weather to ring in New Year's Eve in Times Square and around New York City.
A Princeton graduate, a Monmouth County resident and a Long Island native were killed in the New Year's Day attack in New Orleans. Another Princeton graduate was injured and is expected to recover.
New year, new laws. Here's what people in New York need to know about changes taking effect in 2025.
As the new year blows into NYC, a wind advisory will be in effect for much of the area Wednesday and Thursday.
The Federal Aviation Administration has expanded temporary drone flight restrictions in New Jersey.
New York and New Jersey sought answers Tuesday from the federal judge on his ruling on congestion pricing.
A Princeton graduate, a Monmouth County resident and a Long Island native were killed in the New Year's Day attack in New Orleans. Another Princeton graduate was injured and is expected to recover.
While many were out toasting to the new year, hospitals around New York area had a different type of celebration – welcoming new babies.
An alert Long Island police officer found a missing man with dementia in a fateful location Tuesday.
Congestion pricing will start this weekend as planned, the MTA says, despite a New Jersey judge partially siding with some who sought to delay it.
It looks like rainy weather to ring in New Year's Eve in Times Square and around New York City.
Richard Wishnie took the oath of office Thursday to become acting Westchester county executive - until Monday.
The explosion outside the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas on New Year's Day is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism, sources said.
New year, new laws. Here's what people in New York need to know about changes taking effect in 2025.
New York and New Jersey sought answers Tuesday from the federal judge on his ruling on congestion pricing.
A military appeals court ruled Monday that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin could not withdraw plea agreements for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two other defendants.
Gardners Candies warns that recalled Meltaway Bars product may contain undeclared cashews, a health risk for people with tree nut allergies.
Many Broadway fans were left disappointed after the revival of "Gypsy" canceled nearly an entire week of performances after actors say a cold spread among the cast.
Emma and Liam top the list of New Yorkers' favorite baby names for another year, the NYC Department of Health says.
A new course at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx aims to help medical students understand the community they serve.
A woman who lost her jaw after being caught in a crossfire in Ukraine can smile again thanks to transformative surgery in New York.
A variety of New Year's Eve performers are expected for tonight's Times Square ball drop to ring in 2025.
An Argentine judge has confirmed charges against five people in connection with the death of Liam Payne, a former member of musical group One Direction.
Linda Lavin, a Tony Award-winning stage actress who became a working class icon as a paper-hat wearing waitress on the TV sitcom "Alice," has died. She was 87.
Many Broadway fans were left disappointed after the revival of "Gypsy" canceled nearly an entire week of performances after actors say a cold spread among the cast.
Olivia Hussey won a Golden Globe for best new actress for her part as Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 adaptation of William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet."
The Sugar Bowl, postponed after a tragic New Year's Day terror attack in New Orleans, will now kick off today at 3 p.m. CST.
The Toronto Raptors snapped an 11-game losing streak by beating the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night.
The Knicks won their ninth straight game, beating the Jazz on Wednesday despite playing without leading scorer Jalen Brunson.
Darcy Kuemper recorded his second shutout of the season, and the Kings beat the Devils on Wednesday.
"All parties and all agree that it's in the best interest of everybody and public safety that we postpone the game," Sugar Bowl CEO Jeff Hundley said Wednesday afternoon.
A young man from Mauritania receives help settling into the city as he serves as a youth ambassador for others.
In the hours ahead of Friday's Mega Millions drawing, the jackpot grew to $1.22 billion.
Nine people died in the crush of the crowd outside a celebrity basketball game at City College on Dec. 28. 1991.
Volunteers delivered 14,000 meals to older New Yorkers on Christmas Day.
People living in one Harlem apartment building say they are freezing as they await a new boiler system.
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."
It's been over 36 hours since the deadly terror attack in New Orleans, and we're learning more about those killed, including some from the Tri-State Area. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan shares their stories.
Richard Wishnie took the oath of office Thursday to become acting Westchester county executive - until Monday. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Surveillance video shows four people running toward the venue, and then - less than 20 seconds later - it appears the same four can be seen running away. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Canceling your gym membership is about to get easier in New York thanks to a new law requiring the process to be simplified. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
New York State Attorney General Letitia James says her office is recusing itself from the investigation into the alleged beating that resulted in the death of an inmate in Upstate New York.
