FDNY Smoke House teaches students important fire safety lessons
The FDNY Smoke House is a roving teaching tool with fog machines in a darkened hallway simulating a scene kids could encounter if their home were to catch fire.
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The FDNY Smoke House is a roving teaching tool with fog machines in a darkened hallway simulating a scene kids could encounter if their home were to catch fire.
The FDNY Smoke House is a roving teaching tool with fog machines in a darkened hallway simulating a scene kids could encounter if their home were to catch fire, CBS2's Elle McLogan reports.
The robot's performance during Tuesday's parking garage collapse in Lower Manhattan was deemed a major success.
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.
We hear from Yonkers Fire Lt. Mike Giroux about how the technology helps with these types of investigations.
Faulty e-bike batteries have been blamed for hundreds of fires, some deadly, around the city.
Lithium-ion batteries have caused deadly fires and lots of property damage, CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
CBS2's Tim McNicholas spoke to people who witnessed the blaze and rescue efforts in Bayside.
The cause of the blaze remains under investigation. CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
Firefighters said the flames were already spreading rapidly when they got to the scene in Bayside.
Flames broke out at a 2-story home in Astoria just before 6 a.m., according to FDNY.
Family and community members gathered Wednesday to honor the 61-year-old for her impactful life of service.
Just four months into 2023, the batteries have caused 59 fires, killing five people, including two on Monday.
Some jumped out windows and others climbed down a tree, but a 19-year-old and 7-year-old did not make it out.
A Queens neighborhood is reeling after a teenager and a child were killed in a fire officials say was started by an e-bike. As CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports, community members rushed to help when the flames broke out Monday in Astoria.
The flames went up so quickly, neighbors had to rescue people who jumped out of windows.
E-bike batteries have caused 59 fires in New York City so far this year, killing five people, CBS2's Tim McNicholas reports.
Investigators said a charging e-bike caught fire in the hallway and it quickly spread, CBS2's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
Firefighter Robert Thomas is leaving us in good hands, though: His three sons will carry on the tradition - one of the FDNY's largest Black legacy families.
His three sons will carry on the family legacy in the FDNY, CBS2's Vanessa Murdock reports.
People inside the home were forced to jump from windows to escape, CBS2's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
A child and an adult were killed in the house fire on Monday.
The agencies were told the cuts cannot include layoffs.
James Spoto was hurt battling a five-alarm fire in Queens on March 7.
The fire started around 10:15 a.m. Wednesday inside a building on 31st Street near 34th Avenue.
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is rolling back into NYC, with everyone's favorite balloons and floats.
The City of Hoboken was targeted in a ransomware attack Wednesday morning, officials said. The cyber attack forced the closure of City Hall, and shut down all online city services.
Thanksgiving is just a day away, but will the weather cooperate for the parade and holiday travel plans?
Yankees slugger Juan Soto is expected to decide on where to sign either before or during the MLB's winter meetings.
Why is Thanksgiving traditionally associated with turkey and other specific foods? We asked a history expert why we eat what we do on the holiday.
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is rolling back into NYC, with everyone's favorite balloons and floats.
Thanksgiving is just a day away, but will the weather cooperate for the parade and holiday travel plans?
Yankees slugger Juan Soto is expected to decide on where to sign either before or during the MLB's winter meetings.
Watch live as the iconic balloons come to life for the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.
Harvey Weinstein's lawyers filed a legal claim alleging that he is receiving substandard medical treatment in unhygienic conditions while in custody at Rikers Island.
Thanksgiving is just a day away, but will the weather cooperate for the parade and holiday travel plans?
A Thanksgiving winter storm is headed for the New York area, but first we had to deal with some rain Tuesday morning.
A Thanksgiving storm is forecast to bring rain, and even snow, for some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Thanksgiving week starts Monday with partly sunny skies and temps in the mid 50s, but things will change from there.
The MTA announced the Federal Highway Administration has given congestion pricing the green light, clearing the way for it to start on Jan. 5, 2025.
The City of Hoboken was targeted in a ransomware attack Wednesday morning, officials said. The cyber attack forced the closure of City Hall, and shut down all online city services.
Thanksgiving is just a day away, but will the weather cooperate for the parade and holiday travel plans?
A New Jersey minister who has spent over two decades helping people experiencing homelessness says his efforts have been put on hold right before Thanksgiving.
Airport staffing issues and weather slowed down one of the busiest holiday travel days across the Tri-State Area on Tuesday.
The first of three arches for the Portal North Bridge arrived at the construction site in Kearny Tuesday.
Love the idea or hate it, the Long Island Thanksgiving turkey pizza pie is going viral at Pino's Pizza in Deer Park.
A Babylon boat yard went up in flames after an intoxicated woman drove the wrong way and crashed into boats, police said.
New Jersey Sen. George Helmy said congestion pricing could drive businesses out of New York City and into the Garden State on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Thanksgiving week starts Monday with partly sunny skies and temps in the mid 50s, but things will change from there.
The MTA announced the Federal Highway Administration has given congestion pricing the green light, clearing the way for it to start on Jan. 5, 2025.
United States Rep. Ritchie Torres says he's "open to" running for governor in New York after questioning the actions of Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams.
Americans are most thankful for family and friends, which may be why they'll try to steer away from politics at Thanksgiving.
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden made a rare visit to Staten Island on Monday to honor service members and their families ahead of Thanksgiving.
U.S. Attorney for the Southern District Damian Williams announced plans to resign Monday.
Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal judge to toss out the charges against President-elect Donald Trump in the case stemming from the 2020 election.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
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.
Harvey Weinstein's lawyers filed a legal claim alleging that he is receiving substandard medical treatment in unhygienic conditions while in custody at Rikers Island.
New York's iconic Blue Man Group is packing it in after more than 30 years on stage.
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
Lawyers for actor Jonathan Majors and Grace Jabbari agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice, according to a joint filing in Manhattan federal court.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
Yankees slugger Juan Soto is expected to decide on where to sign either before or during the MLB's winter meetings.
Dennis Schroder scored 31 points, and the undermanned Brooklyn Nets rallied to beat Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors on Monday night.
OG Anunoby scored a career-high 40 points, and the Knicks rode a torrid start to a 145-118 rout of the Denver Nuggets.
Nico Hischier recorded his first career hat trick to give the New Jersey Devils a 5-2 win over the Nashville Predators.
Lucas Raymond scored the go-ahead goal in the third period and the Red Wings rallied to beat the Islanders 4-2.
Tenants in a six-story building in Queens say they were forced to climb stairs amid a six-week-long elevator outage.
The new Davis Center will bring back the wonder of skating and swimming alongside Harlem Meer in Central Park.
Thursday marks exactly 60 years since the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge opened to much fanfare.
Nov. 29 is the last day for New York City restaurants to remove roadway dining sheds, which will now be seasonal under new regulations set by the City Council.
A new state-of-the-art trash system in NYCHA's Polo Grounds Towers in Harlem promises to tackle energy, rodent and recycling issues.
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."
CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports from the balloon inflation area on the Upper West Side.
With a storm expected to arrive Wednesday night, travelers are racing to leave town and get to their Thanksgiving destinations. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports from Newark.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast.
CBS News New York's Rob Marciano has your First Alert Forecast for November 26 at 11 p.m.
CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson gives a special shout out to Don Bosco Prep's football team and her son, Burke.
