Crews battling multiple brush fires on Long Island; Hochul declares state of emergency
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 hearing on e-bike safety was underway Wednesday at City Hall, with lawmakers discussing a proposal that would regulate the bikes, requiring them to be licensed.
Supporters say the legislation, dubbed "Priscilla's Law," would make streets safer and bike riders more accountable, but critics argue it would be too expensive to implement and enforce. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
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A Queens e-bike shop went up in flames overnight Wednesday, a New York City fire official said. It's the second time there's been a fire at the shop.
Reckless and unregulated -- that's how some people describe what is going on in NYC with e-bikes and scooters.
CBS News New York's Dave Carlin has more on what officials say they want to see happen next.
A e-bike and e-scooter sales boom in New York City, so do safety concerns. CBS News New York's Bradley Blackburn reports.
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.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed bill on Thursday aimed at getting dangerous lithium-ion batteries off New York streets and out of homes.
According to FDNY data, this year alone in the city there have been 110 investigations connected to lithium-ion battery fires that resulted in 50 injuries and one death. CBS New York's Doug Williams reports.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation aimed to protect people and first responders from fires caused by those batteries. CBS New York's Chris Wragge reports.
Electric bicycle riders in New Jersey could soon have to get their bikes registered and insured. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Fed-up New Yorkers say they have a plan to stop the mayhem of e-bikes riding wild across the city, with the NYPD calling e-bikes the getaway vehicles of choice. CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has the story.
People who have been injured or lost their loved ones to e-bike crashes are calling on the city to enact tougher regulations.
A group rallied Thursday morning to demand e-bikes be licensed and registered, and that e-bikes and scooters get banned from city parks.
According to recent Department of Transportation numbers, bicycle deaths are at a 24-year high.
According to recent Department of Transportation numbers, bicycle deaths are at a 24-year high. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
The site in Cooper Square in the East Village is the first of five public e-bike charging stations.
New York City officials are hoping that a new public charging station for e-bikes will help reduce the number of fires caused by lithium-ion batteries.
Wednesday morning, New York City Council voted unanimously to pass two new e-bike safety rules.
Officials say they recovered dozens of battery packs and hundreds of individual lithium-ion cells used to alter, create and repair the batteries.
Some local lawmakers are calling for e-bikes to be registered. Supporters of a proposed bill rallied with New York City Councilmembers on Wednesday.
Electronic vehicles have been making headlines all too often in our area from fires to crashes, and proposals to address the issue.
A New Jersey high school wrestler won his fourth straight state championship Saturday amid swirling controversy.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced a state of emergency Saturday as crews work to repair and reopen part of I-80 eastbound.
The Hornets used a finishing 12-0 run to beat the Nets 105-102 on Saturday night and snap a nine-game losing streak.
The 2025 Big East Tournament starts Wednesday at Madison Square Garden, where No. 1 seed St. John's is trying to win its first championship in 25 years.
New York prison guards are expected to end their strike and return to work Monday after reaching an agreement with the state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, the department said Saturday.
The 2025 Big East Tournament starts Wednesday at Madison Square Garden, where No. 1 seed St. John's is trying to win its first championship in 25 years.
New York prison guards are expected to end their strike and return to work Monday after reaching an agreement with the state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, the department said Saturday.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a state of emergency on Saturday as crews battled several brush fires on Long Island.
The future of Morris Park in the Bronx is looking a little brighter after a grant was approved for the area.
Nearly two dozen students and several adults were injured in a pepper spray incident at a Queens middle school Friday. Two students are facing charges.
A wind advisory is in effect for New York City and the surrounding area Friday due to gusts of up to 50 mph.
From flooding to downed trees, Wednesday's rain wreaked havoc on some parts of the Tri-State Area.
We're getting the green light Tuesday, but that won't be the case Wednesday.
The weather is all over the place this week around the greater NYC area. The calendar says March, but it sure feels like January.
A wild weather weekend continued Sunday in the New York City area as freezing temperatures returned.
A New Jersey high school wrestler won his fourth straight state championship Saturday amid swirling controversy.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced a state of emergency Saturday as crews work to repair and reopen part of I-80 eastbound.
Police officers from across New Jersey lined up outside the medical examiner's office in Newark on Saturday to salute Newark Police Det. Joseph Azcona, who was shot and killed in the line of duty Friday night.
A teenager is charged with murder after a Newark, New Jersey police officer was shot and killed. A second officer is hospitalized.
Amanda Davila, the New Jersey school bus aide charged in a child's death, was sentenced to three years in prison, less than what the victim's mother wanted.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a state of emergency on Saturday as crews battled several brush fires on Long Island.
A new app will support local businesses on Long Island while aiming to save shoppers time, too.
The NY DMV wants to make it easier to get an appointment and get a Real ID, so it's opening select locations on Saturdays.
Seven people are charged in a $20 million money laundering scheme that was cracked by Nassau County law enforcement.
The officer who arrested Justin Timberlake on suspicion of DWI was named Sag Harbor's Officer of the Year.
The continuing resolution bill will go to the House Rules Committee on Monday and a floor vote is expected Tuesday.
Mayor Adams added four new deputies to his administration following high-profile resignations amid the DOJ's order to drop his criminal case.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams' corruption case should be dropped with prejudice, an outside attorney appointed by the court told the judge in the case Friday.
"They told me to do these actions, to make these payments, and then they fired me," said Mary Comans, who was FEMA's chief financial officer.
The New York City Public School system is almost 95% funded at the state and local level. Still, that 5% of federal funding is equal to $2.2 billion.
Many children with autism rely on Medicaid to get the critical therapy they need, but next year, New York state wants to cut spending by millions.
Maimonides Health has officially unveiled its dedicated Menopause Center in Brooklyn, designed to provide specialized care and support for women navigating midlife changes.
CBS News New York has learned both New York measles patients -- an infant and a child from New York City -- have since recovered.
More than 97% of measles cases across North and South America have been in the U.S. or Canada.
There have been two confirmed measles cases in NYC, as the deadly outbreak continues to spread in Texas.
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home last week in a gated community in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
The FIFA World Cup final will have a halftime show for the first time in history when it comes to New Jersey's MetLife Stadium in 2026.
Carl Dean, the husband of Dolly Parton, died Monday in Nashville, the singer said in a statement.
"Anora" won big at the 2025 Oscars. Here's the full list of who won and was nominated for this year's Academy Awards.
David Johansen, the gravelly-voiced singer, was last surviving member of the glam and protopunk band the New York Dolls.
A New Jersey high school wrestler won his fourth straight state championship Saturday amid swirling controversy.
The Hornets used a finishing 12-0 run to beat the Nets 105-102 on Saturday night and snap a nine-game losing streak.
The 2025 Big East Tournament starts Wednesday at Madison Square Garden, where No. 1 seed St. John's is trying to win its first championship in 25 years.
Brady Tkachuk capped a two-goal effort with the game-winning marker 33 seconds into overtime as the Senators beat the Rangers.
St. John's defeated Marquette on Zuby Ejiofor's game-winning shot at the buzzer in overtime Saturday.
The future of Morris Park in the Bronx is looking a little brighter after a grant was approved for the area.
A controversial development is moving forward in Brooklyn's Windsor Terrace after a recent City Council approval.
Maimonides Health has officially unveiled its dedicated Menopause Center in Brooklyn, designed to provide specialized care and support for women navigating midlife changes.
NYC Health + Hospitals may soon close Neponsit Adult Day Health Care, upsetting members of one Queens community.
Seton College, on the University of Mount Saint Vincent campus, provides an associate degree at no tuition costs for students.
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."
Brush fires were burning along Sunrise Highway on Long Island's East End on Saturday. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for March 8 at 6 p.m.
Saturday, Adrienne Adams officially kicked off her campaign for New York City mayor.
Investigators say a 14-year-old boy shot and killed 26-year-old Newark Police Det. Joseph Azcona on Friday. CBS News New York's Derick Waller reports.
A state of emergency was issued Saturday as firefighters battled several brush fires on Long Island. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3QQKdmT
