FDNY: Discarded smoking materials caused deadly Bronx fire
The fire marshal also says the smoke alarm wasn't working when the fire broke out at the home on Valentine Avenue.
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The fire marshal also says the smoke alarm wasn't working when the fire broke out at the home on Valentine Avenue.
FDNY investigators say a fire that killed a 72-year-old woman in the Bronx on Tuesday was started by carelessly discarded smoking materials.
The blaze grew to at least four alarms in the Fordham Heights neighborhood on Tuesday morning.
It's been more than three months since the deadly Twin Parks hi-rise fire in the Bronx, one of the deadliest in the city's history. Members of Congress held a hearing in the Bronx on Wednesday to discuss how to prevent fires in subsidized housing. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge spoke to one of the survivors.
Seventeen residents, including eight children, died in the Jan. 9 fire at the Twin Parks North West building.
A mural honoring the victims of the tragic high-rise fire in the Bronx was unveiled Saturday.
Police in the Bronx are investigating after shots were fired on a subway in the Fordham Heights section.
An innocent woman in her 60s is dead after she was shot Monday in front of a bodega in Brooklyn. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has more on the investigation.
Police said the 61-year-old victim was struck when two groups started firing at each other.
We're told the woman was shot in the back and pronounced dead at the hospital.
Seventeen people were killed in the Jan. 9 fire in Fordham Heights.
The local Muslim Community Network will distribute checks to families impacted by the Jan. 9 fire.
It took more than 100 firefighters just over an hour to bring the fire under control.
Rapper Cardi B is stepping in to help after the devastating fire in the Bronx that left 17 people dead.
Seventeen people, including eight children, were killed in the blaze. All of them were Muslim immigrants from West Africa.
City officials and community leaders are working to provide shelter and other services to displaced residents.
The regulations will address what are considered the root causes of the fire: Space heaters, self-closing doors and compliance with fire codes.
Funerals will be held in the days ahead for many of the 17 victims of the Bronx high-rise fire.
The medical examiner's office confirmed all 17 victims died of smoke inhalation.
The FDNY says there will be no criminal charges filed against those who live in the apartment where the flames started, and the cause has been ruled accidental.
Rosa Reyes and Felix Martinez say they suffered serious injuries and are seeking hundreds of millions of dollars in damages.
As families continue to grieve, neighbors are trying to help ease the burden.
Federal regulators have opened an investigation into whether the space heater that sparked Sunday's deadly high-rise fire in the Bronx was defective.
As the small Gambian community in the Bronx grieved an unimaginable loss of life, a city of diverse immigrants reminded them Monday that they are not alone in their grief.
The cardinal himself stopped by the scene Monday to pray for the victims.
A Red Alert is in effect this morning as snow triggers winter weather alerts in the Tri-State Area.
Connor Zary scored midway through the third period to give the Calgary Flames a win over the New York Rangers on Thursday night.
CBS News New York's Dick Brennan went to JFK, LaGuardia and Newark Airport to find out, is air travel really getting worse?
Mayor Eric Adams' massive rezoning plan known as "City of Yes" cleared a major hurdle Thursday, passing key City Council committee votes, with some modifications. It can now move ahead to a full City Council vote.
Lucas Raymond scored with 51 seconds remaining and the Detroit Red Wings beat the New York Islanders on Thursday night.
A Red Alert is in effect this morning as snow triggers winter weather alerts in the Tri-State Area.
CBS News New York's Dick Brennan went to JFK, LaGuardia and Newark Airport to find out, is air travel really getting worse?
Mayor Eric Adams' massive rezoning plan known as "City of Yes" cleared a major hurdle Thursday, passing key City Council committee votes, with some modifications. It can now move ahead to a full City Council vote.
A 9/11 memorial was vandalized inside a church in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday, and police say the suspect is seen on video walking out with a piece of the artwork.
Thursday marks exactly 60 years since the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge opened to much fanfare.
A Red Alert is in effect this morning as snow triggers winter weather alerts in the Tri-State Area.
Jodi Rell, who became Connecticut's second female governor when John Rowland resigned in a corruption scandal, has died at 78.
The weather is shifting and bringing much-needed rain to the Tri-State Area. There may even be snow in parts of New York.
It looks like the Tri-State Area will get a substantial soaking of rain later this week, something it definitely needs due to the risk of wildfires.
The risk of wildfire development will remain elevated across the Tri-State Area through the next several days.
A Red Alert is in effect this morning as snow triggers winter weather alerts in the Tri-State Area.
CBS News New York's Dick Brennan went to JFK, LaGuardia and Newark Airport to find out, is air travel really getting worse?
A Woodbridge, New Jersey homeowner was arrested Thursday after investigators say he started a fire that damaged six homes, including his own.
The Justice Department says it found a pattern of misconduct and civil rights violations by the Trenton Police Department.
Burn bans in New Jersey have been lifted after significant rainfall in the state.
A Red Alert is in effect this morning as snow triggers winter weather alerts in the Tri-State Area.
A plan to regionalize some public school services in New York state has set off alarm bells among many parents and educators on Long Island.
The iconic Stella Ristorante in Floral Park, Long Island will close on Dec. 31 after 64 years in business.
The weather is shifting and bringing much-needed rain to the Tri-State Area. There may even be snow in parts of New York.
Dozens of Suffolk County homeowners are shocked after they say FEMA denied their requests for aid after storms caused devastating damage in August.
President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.
The suit claims McMahon and others at the WWE were aware of misconduct decades ago and negligent in failing to prevent it.
A plan to regionalize some public school services in New York state has set off alarm bells among many parents and educators on Long Island.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
Jodi Rell, who became Connecticut's second female governor when John Rowland resigned in a corruption scandal, has died at 78.
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.
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.
Chris Stapleton took home four Country Music Association Awards and hardly left the stage on Wednesday night, while an absent Morgan Wallen won the night's biggest prize, entertainer of the year.
The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.
Sean "Diddy" Combs has tried to reach out to prospective witnesses and sway public opinion from jail in NYC to influence potential jurors in his sex trafficking trial, prosecutors say.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
Six Flags announced it shut down the Kingda Ka and Green Lantern roller coasters to make way for two new rides including The Flash coaster.
Connor Zary scored midway through the third period to give the Calgary Flames a win over the New York Rangers on Thursday night.
Lucas Raymond scored with 51 seconds remaining and the Detroit Red Wings beat the New York Islanders on Thursday night.
The New Jersey Devils downed the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night.
Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge was a unanimous pick to win his second American League Most Valuable Player Award in three seasons on Thursday.
The new soccer stadium across from Citi Field will be called Etihad Park, NYCFC and the United Arab Emirates airline announced.
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.
Families in Central Harlem will soon settle into their new homes at Marcus Garvey Village, which also brings free gathering spaces to the community and an LGBTQ center.
The Hispanic Society's new exhibit traces how different cultures influenced the women of Spain as they found their own voices throughout history.
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."
Ramon Rivera is charged with three counts of murder. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Tony Sadiku has the Tri-State Area's updated Friday morning forecast on CBS News New York.
President-elect Donald Trump picked Florida's former attorney general Pam Bondi to lead the DOJ after Matt Gaetz withdrew his nomination. CBS News New York's Jarred Hill reports.
A Red Alert is in effect as it snows in parts of the Tri-State Area. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports from the Mobile Weather Lab.
Air travel this Thanksgiving is expected to reach a record high this year, but between the security lines at the airport and the seating on planes, it's hard to find someone who loves taking a flight. As part of our ongoing series "Question Everything," CBS News New York's Dick Brennan went to John F. Kennedy International Airport, LaGuardia Airport and Newark International Liberty Airport to find out, is air travel really getting worse?
