New York's U.S. senators announce new bill on lithium-ion batteries
The goal of the bill by Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand is to provide a federal safety standard.
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The goal of the bill by Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand is to provide a federal safety standard.
New York's senators are working to create a federal standard for the batteries, which have been blamed as the cause of numerous fires over the last few years. CBS2's Tim McNicholas reports.
Faulty e-bike batteries have been blamed for hundreds of fires, some deadly, around the city.
One would provide lithium-ion batteries for low or no cost, and the other calls for fireproof charging containers.
A hearing will be held today on two new proposals aimed at making e-bikes and the batteries that power them safer.
Just four months into 2023, the batteries have caused 59 fires, killing five people, including two on Monday.
Just four months into 2023, the batteries have caused 59 fires, killing five people, including two on Monday. CBS2's Tim McNicholas reports.
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.
New safety standards for lithium-ion batteries were signed into law this morning by the city's mayor. CBS2's Dave Carlin reports.
The bills are aimed at preventing more fires and potential deaths from these e-bike and e-scooter batteries. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has more.
Sunday in the Bronx, a man in his 60s was killed in a fire around 4 p.m. along Olinville Avenue.
The batteries, predominantly used in e-bikes and e-scooters, have been blamed for hundreds of fires in New York City. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
There have been over 30 fires caused by lithium-ion batteries in New York City so far this year.
So far this year, two people have been killed in fires caused by lithium-ion batteries.
The threat of fires caused by lithium-ion batteries is on the rise, and now experts say the problem could only get worse.
The batteries have been blamed for hundreds of fires in New York City, including one at a Bronx supermarket over the weekend. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has more.
Last year, 219 fires were caused by devices that use the batteries, resulting in 147 injuries and six deaths.
New York City police say a teenager is in critical condition after getting slashed in the face during a fight at a Brooklyn subway station.
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 Philadelphia 76ers snapped a five-game losing streak with a win over the Brooklyn Nets in an NBA Cup game Friday night.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
Families of children injured by medical malpractice at birth and pushed into a New York state fund to receive critical care are waiting for state officials to address claim denials.
New York City police say a teenager is in critical condition after getting slashed in the face during a fight at a Brooklyn subway station.
Families of children injured by medical malpractice at birth and pushed into a New York state fund to receive critical care are waiting for state officials to address claim denials.
Hundreds of Yonkers families have been without gas for three months, and many are frustrated as the problem stretches into the holiday season.
The new Davis Center will bring back the wonder of skating and swimming alongside Harlem Meer in Central Park.
A federal judge is deciding whether to release Sean "Diddy" Combs on bail as he awaits trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges.
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.
After a long period of drought and fire hazards, we're getting an early taste of winter. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have been desperate for rain.
The first major snowstorm of the season brought school closures, power outages, and heavy snow to our region, including to areas that badly needed it.
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.
A fire in Bayonne displaced several families and caused a day care to evacuate Friday.
A Hudson Valley woman says her car was driven from Queens to New Jersey after she parked at an unlicensed long-term parking lot near John F. Kennedy International Airport.
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.
After a long period of drought and fire hazards, we're getting an early taste of winter. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have been desperate for rain.
The first major snowstorm of the season brought school closures, power outages, and heavy snow to our region, including to areas that badly needed it.
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.
After a long period of drought and fire hazards, we're getting an early taste of winter. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have been desperate for rain.
The first major snowstorm of the season brought school closures, power outages, and heavy snow to our region, including to areas that badly needed it.
A plan to regionalize some New York public school services has set off alarm bells among Long Island parents and educators.
The iconic Stella Ristorante in Floral Park, Long Island will close on Dec. 31 after 64 years in business.
The New York Department of Motor Vehicles has overhauled its point system, and the points drivers accrue are going to stay on their record longer.
A New York City Councilmember is taking the city's Department of Homeless Services to task, saying it needs to do a better job managing food at the city's migrant shelters.
Trump's sentencing in the "hush money" case has been delayed by a New York judge.
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The suit claims McMahon and others at the WWE were aware of misconduct decades ago and negligent in failing to prevent it.
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.
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."
A federal judge is deciding whether to release Sean "Diddy" Combs on bail as he awaits trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges.
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.
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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.
The new Davis Center will bring back the wonder of skating and swimming alongside Harlem Meer in Central Park.
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CBS New York and the Community Food Bank of New Jersey partnered up again to help fight food insecurity this holiday season.
President-elect Donald Trump's potential cabinet is continuing to take shape. CBS News New York's Bradley Blackburn reports.
Police are investigating the deadly hit-and-run in Kew Gardens.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Saturday morning forecast on CBS News New York.
NYPD said the slashing suspect escaped after running back into the subway station in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
