Death toll nears 100 in roof collapse at nightclub in Dominican Republic
The roof of the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo collapsed on a crowd, killing at least 98 people and leaving many others injured or trapped under rubble.
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The roof of the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo collapsed on a crowd, killing at least 98 people and leaving many others injured or trapped under rubble.
Video shared by Hazlet Township police showed an officer crawling across thin ice on a partially frozen lake to rescue Taffy the dog from the frigid water.
A strong earthquake killed more than 100 people in Tibet and left many others trapped in the autonomous region of western China, state media say.
At least 17 people are dead as a result of Hurricane Milton, officials told CBS News.
Israel says troops have rescued a man taken hostage during Hamas' Oct. 7 terrorist attacks in a "complex operation" in Gaza.
Crews pulled a person from the water early Tuesday morning in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood.
At least 10 people were killed by the powerful earthquake that hit Taiwan, and more than 100 others were still missing.
Taiwan's strongest earthquake in 25 years hit during morning rush, killing several, injuring hundreds and sparking tsunami warnings as far away as Japan and the Philippines.
Police bodycam captured what happened Sunday at the A train stop at 181st Street.
Japan's leader says workers are "fighting a battle against time" to rescue people trapped in rubble after a series of powerful earthquakes.
Early Wednesday morning, trucks could be seen rescuing people from homes along the Passaic River in Paterson.
A new animal shelter in Long Island City is giving rescued pets a second chance while supporting humans, too.
The customer was accessing his safety deposit box in the basement of the World Diamond Tower when the doors closed and he became trapped. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports from the scene.
CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado spent the morning live on the scene, where first responders said the vault opened automatically on a timer around 6:15 a.m., setting the man free after nearly 12 hours.
A person has been rescued after spending the night trapped inside a bank vault in Midtown, Manhattan. Fire officials share an update from the scene.
CBS New York has learned the person is a customer who has been trapped in there for nearly 10 hours. Zinnia Maldonado has a live update from the scene.
"Caving is not inherently a dangerous sport," Mark Dickey told CBS News. "It's a dangerous location." It's one he's lucky to have escaped, but can't wait to get back to.
Mark Dickey was rescued from thousands of feet underground in Turkey after he fell gravely ill. CBS News correspondent Ramy Inocencio speaks to Dickey in his hospital room where he explains why exploring the extremes of the Earth is his calling.
Cave expert Mark Dickey was hit with internal bleeding as he helped chart the Morca cave system, leaving him stuck more than 3,200 feet underground.
Hundreds of people lined up to donate blood as rescuers kept hunting for people trapped under rubble two days after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit central Morocco.
An urgent rescue is underway to remove the man from the cave after he became severely ill. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge has the details.
A rescue effort is underway to reach the man who is sick and unable to get out on his own. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge has the details.
Chopper 2 was overhead for the dramatic rescue in Secaucus, New Jersey.
Chopper 2 was over the scene where the seaplane became disabled near Houston Street.
New York Task Force 1 spent more than a week conducting water rescues, evacuations and welfare checks.
President Trump's tariffs on imports from dozens of countries kicked in Wednesday, including 104% on goods from China, dramatically ramping up a potential global trade war.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is not providing enough funding to keep New York's Medical Indemnity Fund afloat.
The Nashville Predators rallied from two goals down late in the third period to beat the New York Islanders 7-6 on Tuesday night.
Charges have been dropped against a New York City Council member accused of biting an NYPD officer.
The Boston Celtics completed a season sweep of the New York Knicks with a 119-117 victory Tuesday night.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is not providing enough funding to keep New York's Medical Indemnity Fund afloat.
Charges have been dropped against a New York City Council member accused of biting an NYPD officer.
Jewish communities around the world are preparing for the holiday of Passover. Here's how local organizations are working to bring holiday spirit to NYC worshippers.
The Adams administration is making good on a promise to allow federal immigration agents to open an office on Rikers Island.
A Long Island man is suing Jamaica Hospital after he recently learned he was switched at birth over 60 years ago.
April weather is off to a wet and windy start, and there's a freeze warning tonight for NYC and parts of Long Island.
The MTA and the Trump administration have reached an agreement that could keep New York City congestion pricing in place into the fall.
Rain, rain, go away. The damp, dreary weather sticks around the NYC area for at least one more day today.
A rainy and cooler weekend in the Tri-State Area will carry over into at least late Monday morning.
New photos show a first look inside the Waterbury, Connecticut home where a man claims his stepmother held him captive for two decades.
Family members of a Palestinian American teenager killed in the West Bank spoke out Tuesday in New Jersey.
The Department of Homeland Security has until 5 p.m. Wednesday to provide evidence that Mahmoud Khalil should be deported, or else she'll drop the case Friday, a judge said.
A student was stabbed at Fort Lee High School Tuesday morning, police said.
"Take The Lead," a new musical about a champion ballroom dancer who became an educator in New York City, is now playing in New Jersey.
April weather is off to a wet and windy start, and there's a freeze warning tonight for NYC and parts of Long Island.
A 15-year-old boy on Long Island is accused of stabbing his own grandmother to death and attempting to kill his mother.
A Long Island man is suing Jamaica Hospital after he recently learned he was switched at birth over 60 years ago.
The search and rescue efforts following the deadly fire at Happy Cat Sanctuary on Long Island took a grim turn Monday.
The MTA and the Trump administration have reached an agreement that could keep New York City congestion pricing in place into the fall.
It was one of the most bizarre political scandals, and now, George Santos is set to be sentenced later this month.
President Trump's tariffs on imports from dozens of countries kicked in Wednesday, including 104% on goods from China, dramatically ramping up a potential global trade war.
The Department of Homeland Security has until 5 p.m. Wednesday to provide evidence that Mahmoud Khalil should be deported, or else she'll drop the case Friday, a judge said.
The figure has been growing while President Trump appeals a 2024 judgment finding he and his company liable for fraud.
The U.S. will impose a 104% tariff on imports from China starting on Wednesday, according to White House officials.
Adams, who is frequently seen at official events wearing a suit, arrived at the news conference wearing a t-shirt with an American flag and the words "In God we trust" on it.
Kennedy's comment comes as the Environmental Protection Agency says it has now launched a new review of fluoride's health effects.
A spokesperson for UMC Health System in Lubbock, Texas, said that the child was "receiving treatment for complications of measles while hospitalized" and was not vaccinated.
More than 1 million New Yorkers depend on public water systems for drinking water, and some are being exposed to manmade "forever chemicals" called PFAS, environmentalists say.
Fewer than 80 triple organ transplants have been attempted in the United States, and for the first time, the rare procedure was successfully performed on Long Island.
New York issued a travel advisory as measles cases in the U.S. and around the world are rising.
"Take The Lead," a new musical about a champion ballroom dancer who became an educator in New York City, is now playing in New Jersey.
Clem Burke joined Blondie in the mid-1970s when he responded to an ad seeking a "Freak energy" drummer.
Jay North, who starred on TV's "Dennis the Menace" for four seasons starting in 1959, has died.
The TV melodrama about the making of a Broadway musical devoted to Marilyn Monroe is now, finally, a Broadway musical - a comedy about the "hot mess" that lurks behind every hit show.
Federal prosecutors have added two charges to Sean "Diddy" Combs' indictment, expanding on allegations that the jailed hip-hop mogul engaged in sex trafficking as recently as last year.
The Nashville Predators rallied from two goals down late in the third period to beat the New York Islanders 7-6 on Tuesday night.
The Boston Celtics completed a season sweep of the New York Knicks with a 119-117 victory Tuesday night.
The Brooklyn Nets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 119-114 on Tuesday night to snap a five-game home losing streak.
The Boston Bruins routed the New Jersey Devils 7-2 on Tuesday night.
The New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 10-5 on Tuesday for their sixth consecutive victory.
Jewish communities around the world are preparing for the holiday of Passover. Here's how local organizations are working to bring holiday spirit to NYC worshippers.
A visually impaired man in the Bronx is riding out of his comfort zone as he trains to participate in the TD Five Boro Bike Tour.
Queens neighbors couldn't figure out why their street was so neglected. CBS News New York went searching for answers and found out in the eyes of the city, the street doesn't exist.
A Gold Star widow in Brooklyn has made it her life's mission to turn her husband's legacy into a lifeline for others walking the same road of grief.
Tenants at NYCHA's Borinquen Plaza Houses in Brooklyn say they're plagued by constant elevator outages and malfunctions.
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 Rob Marciano has your First Alert Forecast for April 8 at 11 p.m.
"Hamilton" creator Lin-Manuel Miranda surprised the audience at Tuesday's Garden of Dreams Talent Show at Radio City Music Hall. He presented this year's Hero Award to songwriter, composer and actor Christopher Jackson.
Several people in Yorktown Heights were honored for their heroism during a house fire.
New York state promised children injured at birth by medical malpractice lifelong health care, but many families tell CBS News New York investigator Mahsa Saeidi the very program created to provide that care is failing.
The Adams administration is making good on a promise to allow federal immigration agents to open an office on Rikers Island. Only CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer spoke with Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro about the plans.
