New FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker ready for many challenges
Among his many responsibilities, Tucker will be tasked with fixing discrimination within the department. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
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Among his many responsibilities, Tucker will be tasked with fixing discrimination within the department. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
New York Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh is wrapping up her last day on the job.
We've learned FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh's last day will be Aug. 7. She had previously announced plans to step down as head of the department, but she didn't give a departure date.
Kavanagh told the mayor's office it was time for her to move on, but she will stay on until a new FDNY commissioner is ready to take the reins.
New York City's fire commissioner is planning to step down. Laura Kavanagh told the mayor's office that it's time for her to move on.
Officials say they recovered dozens of battery packs and hundreds of individual lithium-ion cells used to alter, create and repair the batteries.
Officials say they recovered dozens of battery packs and hundreds of individual lithium-ion cells used to alter, create and repair the batteries. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
The commissioner is calling for legislation that would require a national safety standard for the batteries.
FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh traveled to Washington on Thursday to address the pressing issue of unregulated lithium-ion batteries blamed for causing deadly fires in the city. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3Sq4uRO
Despite budget cuts, Mayor Adams said the city was able to make key financial decisions to free up the funds.
FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh spoke with CBS New York's Maurice DuBois and Kristine Johnson about the partial building collapse in the Bronx.
Will Mayor Eric Adams' budget cuts give new meaning to the "thin" blue line? And what more can the FDNY do to prevent costly e-bike battery fires?
FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh has been lamenting the loss of life and serious injuries to New Yorkers at the scenes of some of the city's worst fires caused by lithium-ion batteries. Watch the conversation on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
"There's something they could do today that might save someone tomorrow," Kavanagh said.
FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh is calling on private industries to do a lot more when it comes to lithium-ion batteries. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3uj8x9g
Three people died and 14 were hurt in the fire in Crown Heights over the weekend.
The 148 new grads include six veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces and four children of FDNY members who lost their lives in the line of duty or to 9/11-related illnesses. CBS New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
Starting Sept. 16, any mobility device with lithium-ion batteries must meet compliance standards in order to be sold.
A law banning noncertified lithium-ion batteries takes effect Sept. 16.
Lithium-ion batteries have caused at least 131 fires in New York City so far this year, resulting in dozens of injuries and 13 deaths.
Amid a growing number of lithium-ion battery fires, FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh testified at a Consumer Product Safety Commission hearing Thursday. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3qaYMbl
The Consumer Product Safety Commission held a forum in Bethesda, Maryland focusing e-bike fires and the risks associated with these batteries.
Kavanagh says she's heading to Washington, D.C., next week to express concerns about the fire risks.
The commissioner said an inspection on Canal Street uncovered batteries in a tight space with residences above.
Four people were killed and two others are in critical condition following Tuesday's early morning blaze.
Some New Yorkers are realizing their neighbors have been neglecting one very vital chore: picking up after their dogs.
An immigration judge has dismissed the Trump administration's deportation case against Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian graduate student and Columbia protest leader.
In Harlem, a hall-of-famer gymnast is inspiring the next generation in the sport.
A New York City father's plea to save his son's life went viral and gave a big boost to the bone marrow registry, but they still haven't found a match.
Multiple rezonings in Queens are paving the way for tens of thousands of new units, but some residents worry about how it could affect their communities.
Some New Yorkers are realizing their neighbors have been neglecting one very vital chore: picking up after their dogs.
In Harlem, a hall-of-famer gymnast is inspiring the next generation in the sport.
A New York City father's plea to save his son's life went viral and gave a big boost to the bone marrow registry, but they still haven't found a match.
Multiple rezonings in Queens are paving the way for tens of thousands of new units, but some residents worry about how it could affect their communities.
A teenager who fell 50 feet into a shaft of the Queensboro Bridge on Monday was trying to perform a TikTok challenge, police sources say.
Accumulating snow will return to the New York City area Sunday evening into Monday morning.
Valentine's Day will be mild in the New York City area, but snow may be on the way to end the weekend.
New Yorkers felt much better on Tuesday as a warm front moved toward the region. But, snow and ice could make for a potentially dangerous evening.
A Cold Weather Advisory is in place through 10 a.m. on Monday for the entire Tri-State Area. As a result, a First Alert Weather Day will be in play for at least part of the day.
A Connecticut man was arrested after allegedly driving drunk in the Bronx and hitting pedestrians on a sidewalk Friday.
New Jersey's acting attorney general won't ask the state Supreme Court to review the dismissal of racketeering charges against Democratic power broker George E. Norcross III and those charged alongside him.
Springsteen is taking his "Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour" nationwide starting in the spring.
Diners have been apart of New Jersey's DNA for decades. Now many are struggling, but lawmakers are looking to give them a lifeline.
The Trump administration halted funding for the critical Gateway Tunnel Project, and the president said as recently as Monday on social media he was concerned about the project being over budget and not on time.
NJ Transit and Amtrak commuters should expect delays and schedule changes for the next month as rail traffic is shifted from the old Portal Bridge to the new one.
Accumulating snow will return to the New York City area Sunday evening into Monday morning.
Potholes are causing even more crashes on an already dangerous stretch of New York 25 on Long Island, officials say.
Hicksville is New York's first school district to ban e-bikes after alarming statistics revealed at least 12 people, mostly young Long Islanders, died on them in the past three years.
It has been a brutal viral season, but as RSV cases surged in New York, Northwell Health doctors say infant hospitalizations remained down, thanks to a fairly new vaccine.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman accepted the Republican Party's nomination for New York governor on Wednesday at the GOP convention in Garden City.
An immigration judge has dismissed the Trump administration's deportation case against Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian graduate student and Columbia protest leader.
New Jersey's acting attorney general won't ask the state Supreme Court to review the dismissal of racketeering charges against Democratic power broker George E. Norcross III and those charged alongside him.
The Trump administration halted funding for the critical Gateway Tunnel Project, and the president said as recently as Monday on social media he was concerned about the project being over budget and not on time.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled his preliminary financial plan on the heels of the announcement that the state will give the city $1.5 billion to help fix a massive budget shortfall.
NYSNA ratified contracts with Montefiore and Mount Sinai, clearing the way for nurses to return to work Saturday after walking off one month ago.
The longest and largest nurses strike in New York City history is set to end after over three weeks as NYSNA says it has a tentative agreement.
Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield failed to reach a contract agreement by Dec. 31, which means about 9,000 physicians are no longer considered in-network.
Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery is set to become the first on the East Coast to offer human composting.
The goal is to get patients drunk and high at a new research lab on the border of Nassau County and Queens.
Springsteen is taking his "Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour" nationwide starting in the spring.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
New York City Department of Environmental Protection said there was a "significant reduction in water usage" throughout the Big Apple during his show. That changed as soon as his performance ended.
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
In Harlem, a hall-of-famer gymnast is inspiring the next generation in the sport.
Elana Meyers Taylor has won her first Olympic gold in women's monobob, and she made history as the oldest American woman to do it at the Winter Games.
Cleveland Browns safety Ronnie Hickman was assaulted inside a New York City hotel on Monday morning, officials said.
The short-handed Indiana Pacers beat the Brooklyn Nets 115-110 on Wednesday night.
Jose Alvarado scored a season-high 26 points and Mikal Bridges added 22 points as the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 138-89 Wednesday night.
Multiple rezonings in Queens are paving the way for tens of thousands of new units, but some residents worry about how it could affect their communities.
Residents and skate advocates clash over a proposed Mount Prospect Park skate facility, as city officials promise an updated design this spring.
A Brooklyn community is fighting to turn a forgotten landmark into a heritage center.
Edward R. Murrow High School's new boiler system cuts emissions while doubling as a hands-on sustainability lesson for students.
LUAR Creative Director Raul López says Lady Gaga's salsa-inspired dress in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show was a moment of pride for Caribbeans and Latinos.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
As the snow finally melts in New York City, some New Yorkers are realizing their neighbors have been neglecting one very vital chore: picking up after their dogs. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for January 17 at 11 p.m.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani says New York City is in the red, and he's threatening to raise property taxes to fill the gap unless he's able to increase taxes for the rich and the most profitable corporations. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
State flags across New York are set to fly at half staff Wednesday to honor the life of Rev. Jesse Jackson. He died Tuesday at the age of 84. The Baptist minister was a champion of civil rights, shaping politics and the presidency. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for February 17 at 8:45 p.m.
