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The crane collapsed at a building on Biscayne Boulevard in a bayfront area filled with hotels and high-rise condo and office buildings, near AmericanAirlines Arena, according to a tweet from the City of Miami.
Residents in parts of the Miami metro area are under mandatory orders to leave their homes Thursday as Hurricane Irma barrels toward the region with potentially catastrophic winds.
If they weren't not driving, they were trying to fly out of town -- on Thursday, Florida airports were packed with people trying to get out of danger.
Officers from the Miami Police Department stood at attention as the ambulance pulled up, cheering for Det. Antonio Torres as he exited.
Junior, a 12-year-old Chinese Shar-Pei and Rottweiler mix, was struggling to stay afloat in a Florida bay when rookie firefighter Emilio Sanchez jumped in to save him.
It was a crime that attracted worldwide attention, and still has many unanswered questions.
Dwyane Wade had 30 points and nine assists to lead the Miami Heat to a 110-99 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night at American Airlines Arena.
Ryan Arcidiacono and Kris Jenkins each scored 21 points, and No. 2 seed Villanova never trailed in routing third-seeded Miami 92-69.
Recommendations of things to do, places to stay and where to eat for visitors who have just 72 hours to visit Miami
There are many different destinations around the world where gay travelers will feel at home and be greeted with a smile. Many of the top gay-friendly destinations are also very popular to visit regardless of one's sexual orientation. Making these destinations fun and exciting for everyone.
Here's a practical guide for where to stay, where to dine and what to see in the Florida Everglades
Shopper's guide to Miami, including top shopping destinations, including malls, boutiques and bargains.
The Florida doctor charged in a corruption case along with U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) was indicted in his home state Tuesday in a 76-count Medicare fraud scheme.
Make plans to enjoy a vacation at some of the most gay-friendly destinations in America. All of these cities offer plenty of things to do, places to eat and opportunities to show your pride.
The Miami Dolphins kept their playoff hopes intact by rallying for a 16-13 victory over the New York Jets on Monday night when Caleb Sturgis made a 26-yard field goal with 1:57 remaining.
Police are now looking for a Toyota Tundra, seen in the area, around the time of Rabbi Joseph Raksin's death, CBS 2's Summer Knowles reported.
Rabbi Joseph Raksin, 60, was in Miami visiting relatives when police said he was confronted by two men and shot while he was walking to a synagogue on Saturday.
Northeast Miami-Dade County is home to a vibrant Orthodox Jewish community. That community was shattered Saturday after Joseph Raksin was gunned down while on his morning walk to temple.
The fireworks in Miami had just concluded when a white, 32-foot boat carrying five young adults crashed violently with another vessel in the night.
After months of polar vortexes it's finally almost time to lay out in the sun and sand. To help get the ball rolling, we rounded up the 25 best beaches in the world.
A Staten Island woman was waiting Friday evening for a very meaningful package that appeared to have been lost in the mail.
The 'tween heartthrob has traded in his designer duds for institutional orange.
Is it because every team in the city is equally loved and supported, with sellouts stretching back decades, through good seasons and bad?
It was a long night for Spirit Airlines passengers in Miami. Hundreds of them were stranded after voluntary engine inspections grounded flights and delayed take-offs.
Teddy Bridgewater may be one of the best quarterbacks in the nation, but his best bet to become Louisville's first Heisman Trophy winner in school history will come from putting up huge numbers and seeing other candidates take a stumble.
Volunteers delivered 14,000 meals to older New Yorkers on Christmas Day.
A Long Island father and son are having a Christmas like no other. They've just moved from a homeless shelter into their own apartment, thanks to Catholic Charities.
Some neighbors in a Harlem apartment building are spending Christmas gathered around stoves and electric heaters to stay warm after weeks without heat.
Mikal Bridges scored a season-high 41 points, and the Knicks overcame 42 from Victor Wembanyama to edge the Spurs 117-114 on Wednesday.
Six people were hurt including a young boy when a taxi hit pedestrians in NYC's Herald Square on Christmas Day.
Volunteers delivered 14,000 meals to older New Yorkers on Christmas Day.
A Long Island father and son are having a Christmas like no other. They've just moved from a homeless shelter into their own apartment, thanks to Catholic Charities.
Some neighbors in a Harlem apartment building are spending Christmas gathered around stoves and electric heaters to stay warm after weeks without heat.
Mikal Bridges scored a season-high 41 points, and the Knicks overcame 42 from Victor Wembanyama to edge the Spurs 117-114 on Wednesday.
Six people were hurt including a young boy when a taxi hit pedestrians in NYC's Herald Square on Christmas Day.
The National Weather Service says snow depth in Central Park was 1 inch at 7 a.m. Christmas morning. That's the minimum amount of snow needed to make it officially a White Christmas.
Some light snow is moving through NYC and the surrounding New York and New Jersey area today, just in time for Christmas Eve.
New York City congestion pricing cleared late legal challenges in Manhattan and Rockland County, keeping it on track to start Jan. 5, 2025.
NYC is facing the coldest weather in a while, and New York and New Jersey could be in for a White Christmas with snow on the way.
Don't let the sunny skies fool you as dangerously cold weather settles into New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
The National Weather Service says snow depth in Central Park was 1 inch at 7 a.m. Christmas morning. That's the minimum amount of snow needed to make it officially a White Christmas.
Festivities begin before Christmas Day as families celebrate the Feast of the Seven Fishes.
Some light snow is moving through NYC and the surrounding New York and New Jersey area today, just in time for Christmas Eve.
Some residents in Central New Jersey say their water still has an odd taste and odor, forcing them to drink bottled water this holiday season.
Issues continued on the rails on Monday as Amtrak riders tried to get to their holiday destinations.
A Long Island father and son are having a Christmas like no other. They've just moved from a homeless shelter into their own apartment, thanks to Catholic Charities.
The National Weather Service says snow depth in Central Park was 1 inch at 7 a.m. Christmas morning. That's the minimum amount of snow needed to make it officially a White Christmas.
A judge has ordered the bankrupt Harborside in Port Washington back to the negotiating table to address millions owed to residents.
New York City congestion pricing cleared late legal challenges in Manhattan and Rockland County, keeping it on track to start Jan. 5, 2025.
Funding for the World Trade Center Health Program past 2027 was excluded from the federal budget on Friday as Congress scrambled to avert a government shutdown.
Former President Bill Clinton remains in "good spirits," a spokesman said.
New York City congestion pricing cleared late legal challenges in Manhattan and Rockland County, keeping it on track to start Jan. 5, 2025.
President Biden is granting clemency to 37 of the 40 federal inmates facing death sentences. Their sentences will be commuted to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
A report by the House Ethics Committee found former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid multiple women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex.
Funding for the World Trade Center Health Program past 2027 was excluded from the federal budget on Friday as Congress scrambled to avert a government shutdown.
A new course at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx aims to help medical students understand the community they serve.
A woman who lost her jaw after being caught in a crossfire in Ukraine can smile again thanks to transformative surgery in New York.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
New York Congressman-elect George Latimer expects "major pushback" to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s potential vaccine policy if he heads Donald Trump's Health and Human Services Department.
A breakthrough treatment is making a huge difference for stroke survivors, improving hand and arm function, and their quality of life.
Just shy of his 70th birthday, Denzel Washington has a new line to add to an already impressive résumé.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was back in federal court in Lower Manhattan on Wednesday for a pretrial hearing.
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.
Mikal Bridges scored a season-high 41 points, and the Knicks overcame 42 from Victor Wembanyama to edge the Spurs 117-114 on Wednesday.
Rasmus Dahlin had four assists and the Sabres stopped a 13-game slide by routing the Islanders 7-1 on Monday night.
Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby combined for 62 points in the Knicks' fourth straight win, 139-125 over the Raptors on Monday night.
Bam Adebayo scored 17 of his 23 points in the second half and the Heat snapped a three-game skid with a 110-95 win over the Nets on Monday night.
The Devils pounded the Rangers 5-0 on Monday, sending New York to its 13th loss in its last 17 games.
Volunteers delivered 14,000 meals to older New Yorkers on Christmas Day.
People living in one Harlem apartment building say they are freezing as they await a new boiler system.
Local residents are at odds with the Forest Hills Stadium concert venue over what they say is excessive noise.
Clients of the Emma L. Bowen Center's Rainbow Clubhouse and substance abuse recovery programs participated in a photography project to share positive perspectives.
As Hanukkah approaches, the Brooklyn organization is in a race against time to deliver gifts to children battling illnesses.
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 Cindy Hsu hosts a special that looks back on some of the heartwarming stories of 2024.
They just moved from a homeless shelter into their own apartment, thanks to Catholic Charities. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
It's a rare holiday event that hasn't happened in nearly 20 years -- the first night of Hanukkah falling on the same day as Christmas. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Christmas cheer often includes charity and community, as we consider those who may not have someone to celebrate with this season. CBS News New York's Jessi Mitchell reports.
CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner has more on Jewish pride in New York City.
