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Pilot In East River Helicopter Crash Recounts Details With Colleagues
Paul Dudley told his colleagues "I don't know why, I just know it happened very, very fast."
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Paul Dudley told his colleagues "I don't know why, I just know it happened very, very fast."
Is it safe to have such a high volume of helicopter traffic over our city? That's what many New York politicians want to know.
NTSB officials said the chopper likely did not have a flight data recorder, or "black box,'' but engine monitors and Global Positioning System navigation equipment may have stored useful information.
The crash happened at around 3:22 p.m., shortly after the chopper took off from the 34th Street helipad. Crews at the scene lifted the chopper out of the water Tuesday evening and were able to get it onto a recovery boat.
Police say Officer Sherman Abrams went running along the East River in downtown Manhattan with his academy class on Monday. After completing the run he collapsed and died a short time later.
Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney says after years of revitalizing the East River waterfront, building a garbage station would damage the health and safety of those living in the residential neighborhood.
New York City health officials hope to lift advisories at some area beaches forced to close due to a massive sewage spill in the Hudson River.
One hundred years after tolls were removed from the East River Bridges, Gridlock Sam is calling for them to be reinstated to get money needed for maintenance and repairs.
At the newly unveiled section, which features tables and benches, visitors can eat, read, use their laptop or simply take in the magnificent views of the harbor.
After two weeks of free rides, East River Ferry officials say their new service from Brooklyn and Queens to Manhattan continues to exceed expectations.
A new commuting option is coming for anyone tired of the East River bridges, tunnels, and subways.
Authorities said the one man was intoxicated and either jumped or fell off a pedestrian bridge. The other was a good Samaritan trying to help him.
It took almost a dozen NYPD officers about three hours to talk a 39-year-old man from leaping off the Williamsburg Bridge on Saturday morning.
The Long Island Rail Road says it expects to have regular service restored by Friday morning, however, it will continue to have a "significantly reduced'' rush-hour schedule Thursday afternoon.
There is no light at the end of the tunnel for Long Island Rail Road commuters -- at least until Friday at the earliest.
Long Island Rail Road riders are urged to plan alternate routes to and from work until Wednesday as crews work to fix damage caused by a derailed Amtrak train beneath the East River.
Five Republican New York State Senators say ditching the payroll tax in favor of East River tolls would bring in another $100 million for the MTA next year.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg's controversial plan to charge people to drive into key parts of Manhattan during the week was back on the highway on Wednesday.
More than four decades after the largest-scale shutdown of any military facility in U.S. history, the Navy Yard is coming to life again.
The name change requires approval by the City Council.
There is something in the Bronx that you might not expect to see within sight of trucks being unloaded at the Hunts Point Market.
All four were attempting to beat the record of 5 hours, 45 minutes, 25 seconds set by Shelley Taylor-Smith in 1995.
A global Microsoft outage caused by a CrowdStrike issue overnight impacted computer systems worldwide, grounding hundreds of flights at New York City airports.
What to know as banks, airlines and other Microsoft clients grapple with global outages due to a CrowdStrike software issue.
"I am not supposed to be here tonight," former President Donald Trump said. "I stand before you in this arena only by the grace of almighty God."
New York City landlords would be required to provide air conditioning to their tenants under a bill introduced Thursday.
Israel's military says a drone attack launched from Yemen has killed 1 person in Tel Aviv and left at least 8 others wounded.
A global Microsoft outage caused by a CrowdStrike issue overnight impacted computer systems worldwide, grounding hundreds of flights at New York City airports.
New York City landlords would be required to provide air conditioning to their tenants under a bill introduced Thursday.
Self-driving shuttles are being tested out at John F. Kennedy International Airport. Right now, there are two shuttles, which transport people to and from their cars and the AirTrain.
The City Council passed a bill into law on Thursday that addresses two pieces of dress code legislation in New York City schools.
The Kennedy Center named its 2024 Honorees Thursday morning. They include Harlem's historic Apollo Theater, the first institution to ever receive the honor.
After several days of searing, summer heat, we've finally got some good news for the Tri-State Area, weather-wise.
New York and New Jersey coped with another day of excessive heat and humidity Wednesday, as well as severe weather.
Severe weather moved through parts of the Tri-State Area amid another heat wave Tuesday, causing widespread damage.
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
The First Alert Weather Team has issued a Red Alert through Wednesday due to excessive heat and humidity in New York City, New Jersey and the entire Tri-State Area.
A global Microsoft outage caused by a CrowdStrike issue overnight impacted computer systems worldwide, grounding hundreds of flights at New York City airports.
Despite many calls to resign, convicted Sen. Bob Menendez says he's staying put.
Heat-related cancellations and delays continued Thursday on NJ Transit lines, prompting anger from riders.
After several days of searing, summer heat, we've finally got some good news for the Tri-State Area, weather-wise.
Sen. Bob Menendez is refuting reports that he's planning to resign after he was convicted on federal bribery charges.
New York's next offshore wind farm, Sunrise Wind, will be seven times bigger than its first one.
Officials in Hempstead are warning beach goers about recent shark sightings and rough seas.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed a a controversial transgender athlete ban Monday which passed last month by the Nassau County legislature along party lines.
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
The First Alert Weather Team has issued a Red Alert through Wednesday due to excessive heat and humidity in New York City, New Jersey and the entire Tri-State Area.
"I am not supposed to be here tonight," former President Donald Trump said. "I stand before you in this arena only by the grace of almighty God."
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Former President Donald Trump publicly recounted the assassination attempt for the first time during a speech at the Republican National Convention.
Two senior House Democrats believe Biden could leave the 2024 presidential race within days after a pressure campaign from top Democratic lawmakers.
The City Council passed a bill into law on Thursday that addresses two pieces of dress code legislation in New York City schools.
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
At least two cases of measles have been found in people staying at a New York City-run shelter for migrants in Brooklyn.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
A first responder on Long Island is said to be the first in the country, outside a clinical trial, to undergo a life-saving surgery for peripheral artery disease.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
The Kennedy Center named its 2024 Honorees Thursday morning. They include Harlem's historic Apollo Theater, the first institution to ever receive the honor.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Run-DMC's Darryl McDaniels will headline this weekend's free SummerStage concert at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
Josef Martínez scored two second-half goals to help CF Montreal rally for a 2-2 tie with the New York Red Bulls.
Mounsef Bakrar and Talles Magno each scored a second-half goal to help New York City FC rally and play Atlanta United to a 2-2 tie.
Argentina won its second straight Copa America championship, overcoming Lionel Messi's second-half leg injury to beat Colombia 1-0 on Lautaro Martínez's 112th-minute goal.
Fans appeared to breach the security gates at Hard Rock Stadium hours before the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia.
Michael Toglia hit three of the Rockies' six homrs in an 8-5 win over the Mets on Sunday.
The Kennedy Center named its 2024 Honorees Thursday morning. They include Harlem's historic Apollo Theater, the first institution to ever receive the honor.
It's a tradition that dates back to 1887. Worshippers in Brooklyn paraded through the streets, a beloved Italian tradition.
Yehuda Beinin said his daughter was held in two different homes in Gaza for 54 days.
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection is installing seven miles of porous pavement in Brooklyn.
CBS New York first reported in April that drivers were illegally parking cars in a grassy area alongside a bike lane under the Queensboro Bridge. Since then, community members say they've seen little improvement.
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 New York spoke with the city's Chief Technology Officer Matthew Fraser, who said "all of our critical systems are up and operational."
A Microsoft outage is impacting airlines and dozens of flights in the New York City area, but subways and other trains are running as normal. CBS New York has live team coverage.
CBS New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for July 18 at 11 p.m.
CBS New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for July 19 at 11 p.m.
A Staten Island deli manager is using free snacks to motivate students to get good grades. As CBS New York's Lori Bordonaro reports, his idea is creating quite a buzz on social media.