City Council takes action to improve diversity, inclusion at FDNY
The legislation would require the FDNY to develop a plan to diversify firehouses, and also increase transparency with public reports.
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The legislation would require the FDNY to develop a plan to diversify firehouses, and also increase transparency with public reports.
The city's chief fire marshal says there have been 150 fire so far this year related to the batteries.
There have already been 150 fires in 2022. Fire officials issue guidelines on how to charge lithium ion batteries. Also, a City Council member is working on new legislation pertaining to the batteries. CBS2's Tim McNicholas reports from Queens.
The FDNY has reached another tragic milestone 21 years after 9/11.
The FDNY has reached another tragic milestone 21 years after 9/11.
Police say Nicole Marino was driving her father's car without permission or a license when she hit the 20-year-old on Staten Island.
One resident of the Bronx apartment building said more than 50 people had piled up at the door trying to escape.
Tenants tell CBS2's Natalie Duddridge they had to break down an emergency exit that was locked, and some spent the night sleeping on a city bus.
The 37 members died of 9/11-related illnesses after taking part in the rescue and recovery efforts at Ground Zero.
The members all died of 9/11 related illnesses after taking part in the rescue and recovery efforts.
Heart 9/11 is a foundation that rose from the rubble of ground zero and continues to make a difference.
Acting fire commissioner Laura Kavanagh presided over the event in Brooklyn.
New York City's fire department celebrated the promotions of dozens of officers at a special ceremony Friday.
The flames broke out around 3:45 a.m. in a three-story mixed occupancy building.
CBS2's Christina Fan has the latest on the blaze and those impacted.
Video shows flames leaping across the yards as more than 140 firefighters rushed in to evacuate residents, CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
Fire officials said strong winds quickly spread the embers from house to house.
Officials say the firefighter inhaled superheated gases while trying to put out a blaze in Bulls Head on Friday.
Officials say the firefighter breathed superheated gases after his face piece became loose.
The FDNY says so far this year, lithium-ion batteries have caused 120 fires. That's on pace to double the number from last year. CBS2's Dana Tyler reports.
Although he was still intubated Saturday, doctors said his condition has improved significantly.
A New York City firefighter who was critically injured while battling a fire on Staten Island is expected to make a full recovery. CBS2's Astrid Martinez has the latest on his condition.
A New York City firefighter remained in a hospital Saturday after being seriously injured while battling a house fire in Staten Island on Friday night. CBS2's Astrid Martinez reports.
The FDNY firefighter is hospitalized in critical, but stable condition, CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
At least one person had to be rescued after the fire at a home in Bulls Head, CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
The Bronx Zoo had its first ever float in the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, as it celebrates its 125th birthday.
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade kicked off the holiday season in NYC, despite a brief interruption from protesters and rainy weather.
A seventh grade media literacy class in New York is learning how to have difficult but empathetic questions as they combat misinformation.
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade weather forecast is looking wet this year: Steady rain for NYC, plus snow north and west.
As Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade rolls through NYC, here's everything to know about the 2024 start time, route map and lineup.
The Bronx Zoo had its first ever float in the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, as it celebrates its 125th birthday.
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade kicked off the holiday season in NYC, despite a brief interruption from protesters and rainy weather.
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade weather forecast is looking wet this year: Steady rain for NYC, plus snow north and west.
As Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade rolls through NYC, here's everything to know about the 2024 start time, route map and lineup.
The New York City Police Department said it's ready to keep everyone safe at the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade weather forecast is looking wet this year: Steady rain for NYC, plus snow north and west.
Thanksgiving is 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 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade weather forecast is looking wet this year: Steady rain for NYC, plus snow north and west.
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 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.
A Long Island family says they caught porch pirates swiping a package from their home earlier this month, but they weren't the ones who had ordered the item.
A family on Long Island has been forced out of their home right before Thanksgiving after an alleged drunk driver crashed into it.
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."
Former Sen. Bob Menendez, a Democrat from New Jersey, was convicted of 16 felony counts in July.
President Biden has been briefed on the incidents and "unequivocally" condemns threats of political violence, the White House said.
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.
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.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.
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.
The injury-depleted Brooklyn Nets beat the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night.
The Boston Bruins defeated the New York Islanders on Wednesday night.
Kyrie Irving scored 23 points and the Dallas Mavericks beat the New York Knicks on Wednesday night.
Jordan Binnington set the St. Louis franchise record with his 152nd victory as the Blues beat the Devils on Wednesday night.
The Carolina Hurricanes rallied to beat the New York Rangers on Wednesday night.
A Queens homeowner tells CBS News New York she believes a solar panel company misled her about the cost, which the company denies.
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.
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."
Dick Brennan, Jessica Moore and John Elliott share what makes the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade balloon inflation so special.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast as steady rain falls on the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and there's a winter storm warning for areas north and west of New York City.
As CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports along the route, the rain isn't stopping the magic of the holiday season.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast as steady rain falls on the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and there's a winter storm warning for areas north and west of New York City.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast as steady rain falls on the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and there's a winter storm warning for areas north and west of New York City.
