2 former FDNY chiefs charged with bribery, corruption
Anthony Saccavino and Brian Cordasco worked at the Bureau of Fire Prevention (BFP). They face a host of charges. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
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Anthony Saccavino and Brian Cordasco worked at the Bureau of Fire Prevention (BFP). They face a host of charges. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Two former FDNY chiefs have been indicted on bribery and corruption charges for allegedly providing preferential treatment to people and companies that needed fire safety plan reviews and inspections from the FDNY. Prosecutors outlined details of the alleged scheme in a news conference.
As New York City marks 23 years since the 9/11 terror attacks, FDNY leaders vow to never forget the members lost that day and in the years to follow.
CBS News New York spoke with members of the NYPD and FDNY who joined the departments after losing a first responder parent.
As the country prepares to mark the 23rd anniversary of 9/11 on Wednesday, CBS News New York's Alice Gainer spoke with members of the NYPD and FDNY who joined after losing a first responder parent that day.
The FDNY is on the scene of a water main break early Monday in Gravesend, Brooklyn.
Hollywood actor Gary Sinise and his foundation served up meals of gratitude to FDNY members at firehouses around New York City.
A member of the FDNY is getting ready to set out on an impressive run ahead of Sept. 11. He runs a 34.3-mile race to honor the 343 FDNY members who died during the terror attacks. CBS News New York's John Dias has Eaton Blatt's story.
Six people were hurt in the fire at a NYCHA complex in Queens.
In a moving ceremony Wednesday afternoon, the FDNY added the names of 32 members who died of 9/11-related illnesses to the World Trade Center Memorial Wall.
The Department of Buildings says it happened when one of the owners mixed bleach and acetone while trying to remove paint from the cellar floor at around 1 p.m. on Sunday. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
A Brooklyn house fire that injured nine people and a Queens barge fire this week were sparked by lithium-ion batteries, FDNY said.
A massive house fire that injured nine people and a huge barge fire were sparked by lithium-ion batteries, the FDNY determined. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
The FDNY says two fires in Ocean Hill, Brooklyn and Long Island City, Queens were caused by lithium-ion batteries.
A fire broke out overnight on a barge near the Newtown Creek in Queens.
As CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports, six firefighters were among those hurt in the blaze in Ocean Hill.
CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook is on the scene of a fire in Ocean Hill, Brooklyn.
Firefighters were called to a massive fire at a commercial building in South Richmond Hill overnight.
Investigators suspect the fire started at around 2:30 a.m. when a charging lithium-ion battery exploded at the shop on Jamaica Avenue in the Richmond Hill section. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
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.
An overnight fire tore through an e-bike shop in Queens, leaving behind a pile of scorched and twisted bikes. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Police are searching for a suspect after six cars and an apartment complex door were set on fire Tuesday in the Bronx.
The incidents happened early Tuesday morning in Soundview, setting off panic among area residents. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
Robert Tucker, New York City's new fire commissioner, has more on his plate than just putting out fires. Watch Marcia Kramer's full interview with Tucker on "The Point."
Marcia Kramer speaks with NYC's new fire commissioner Robert Tucker and NY Senate Finance Committee Chair Liz Krueger on the future of congestion pricing on this episode of "The Point."
Jake Allen made 31 saves, helping the Devils close their road trip with a 3-0 victory over the Oilers on Monday.
Alperen Sengun had 25 points and 14 rebounds, and the Houston Rockets held on for a 109-97 win over the New York Knicks on Monday night.
Dennis Schroder and Cam Johnson each scored 20 points, and the Nets beat the Grizzlies 106-104 on Monday night.
Harlem School of the Arts students designed and painted four new murals for Wollman Rink.
The FBI's New York division and New York law enforcement say they're prioritizing election security ahead of Election Day.
Harlem School of the Arts students designed and painted four new murals for Wollman Rink.
The FBI's New York division and New York law enforcement say they're prioritizing election security ahead of Election Day.
N.Y.-17 candidates Mike Lawler and Mondaire Jones discussed immigration on the final day of campaigning.
Witnesses who took cellphone video of Daniel Penny's deadly encounter with Jordan Neely on a NYC subway testified in the Marine veteran's manslaughter trial.
Here's how to find your polling location in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Here's how to find your polling location in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Here's when polls open and close on Election Day 2024 in the Tri-State Area.
A warming trend starts Monday around the NYC area, with record-breaking temperatures expected later this week.
A chilly start to Sunday should not affect New York City Marathon runners.
The state of Connecticut is sending all its towns and cities fire suppression devices to help safeguard ballot drop boxes.
Gov. Phil Murphy just signed a bill into law giving Ida victims 12 months of mortgage forbearance, a temporary reduction or pause in payments, and foreclosure protection, but many victims in Manville say more needs to be done.
Here's how to find your polling location in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Here's when polls open and close on Election Day 2024 in the Tri-State Area.
A warming trend starts Monday around the NYC area, with record-breaking temperatures expected later this week.
For the first time in decades, there are two new faces looking to get elected in New Jersey's 9th Congressional District.
The FBI's New York division and New York law enforcement say they're prioritizing election security ahead of Election Day.
N.Y.-17 candidates Mike Lawler and Mondaire Jones discussed immigration on the final day of campaigning.
New York State Police are looking into the credibility of Trooper Thomas Mascia's claim he was shot last week on Long Island.
Here's when polls open and close on Election Day 2024 in the Tri-State Area.
A chilly start to Sunday should not affect New York City Marathon runners.
The FBI's New York division and New York law enforcement say they're prioritizing election security ahead of Election Day.
N.Y.-17 candidates Mike Lawler and Mondaire Jones discussed immigration on the final day of campaigning.
Here's how to find your polling location in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Here's when polls open and close on Election Day 2024 in the Tri-State Area.
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump blitzed battleground states the day before polls opened for Election Day 2024.
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.
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."
Timothée Chalamet surprised the crowd at his own look-alike contest at Washington Square Park in Manhattan.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Jake Allen made 31 saves, helping the Devils close their road trip with a 3-0 victory over the Oilers on Monday.
Alperen Sengun had 25 points and 14 rebounds, and the Houston Rockets held on for a 109-97 win over the New York Knicks on Monday night.
Dennis Schroder and Cam Johnson each scored 20 points, and the Nets beat the Grizzlies 106-104 on Monday night.
Gerrit Cole will remain with the New York Yankees rather than become a free agent as the sides work on a revised contract, according to reports.
The NYC Marathon forced the Detroit Pistons to take the subway to Sunday's game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center.
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.
The Bergen Beach home on East 72nd Street and Avenue K has become a neighborhood attraction.
The landmarked library branch in Harlem underwent a $34.4 million renovation from top to bottom.
A Brooklyn-based nonprofit is working to make a positive change in the form of student graduations in the community.
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."
Jones died on Sunday in Los Angeles at the age of 91. He was considered a genius whose music spanned more than 70 years. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn says our best chance for needed rain could happen on Sunday.
CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram has the latest from Long Island on a race that could play a big role in which party controls the House of Representatives.
The candidates spent a significant amount of time in a few of the battleground states on the eve of the election. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan has the story.
Pictures from the Islip Fire Department show the fiery aftermath from over the weekend. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
