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House Explodes In Ridgefield, N.J.
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The blast was caused by a gas leak, authorities said.
A beloved tradition dating back to 1903 in Brooklyn could end this year, because of a desperate need for volunteers.
"That was probably one of the craziest experiences of my life," lifeguard Peter LaQuaglia said.
A Post-It note reading "Hitler Is Coming" was plastered onto a billboard designed for visitors to leave positive messages at the Jewish Children's Museum in Crown Heights on Tuesday night.
Visitors to Rockaway Beach in Queens will find a neighborhood undergoing a renaissance as a hit spot for a new crowd.
Award season is here and heating up.
The owner of a beloved family-owned bakery on Long Island is vowing to re-build after fire late Sunday night destroyed the building.
Thanks to a social media campaign, strangers flocked to attend the funeral of Marine Pfc. Bob Graham on Friday.
Beth Regan, a 27-year-old nursing home volunteer, wanted to make sure the Marine private first class had a proper farewell.
Suffolk County investigators allege a man ran a human trafficking and prostitution ring out of his parents' basement in Long Island, even keeping some women locked inside the home.
Car owners tell CBS2's Scott Rapoport it is beyond annoying: It's expensive.
Bob Graham, who earned a Silver Star for Valor in Combat during World War II, will be laid to rest on Friday, April 26.
Department of Buildings workers told CBS2's Scott Rapoport a piece of machinery hit the wall around 8:45 a.m. at a building demolition site on Wythe Avenue near North 13th Street in Williamsburg.
Activists are now taking legal action against the city's redesign of Fort Greene Park.
"I told myself I'm gonna help the policeman to arrest the guy, to stop the guy," Bathily said.
A hacking scandal has rocked a New Jersey school district. Two tech-savvy teenagers are accused of disabling their high school's Wi-Fi system.
"This is one of the biggest safety concerns in the country right now," said Lt. Christopher Gunther of the Linden Police.
Jorge Rios faces murder, kidnapping and sexual assault charges in the death of 45-year-old Carolina Cano.
It was an especially "sweet" ending to a bitter battle with the town of Mamaroneck that left customers heated.
The Toms River Police Department says it does not consider Ashley's disappearance suspicious. Authorities added that there is a possibility she could be with a friend.
The festive holiday typically involves feasts and costume parties. CBS2's Scott Rapoport visited Bethel Synagogue in New Rochelle where young students dressed up and got ready to celebrate.
A 65-year-old former student brought the book back to his former school, returning it 53 years late.
Delia Sumner says she went into labor after her husband, Michael, had already left for work.
What were they thinking? Two students at a high school in New Jersey were punished after racist posts surfaced on social media
There was a recent scare on the streets of the Bronx. A shooting sent people on a Mt. Eden sidewalk scrambling for cover.
According to prosecutors, the alleged drunk driver who crashed into a Long Island nail salon in June, killing four people, had a blood alcohol level that was more than twice the legal limit.
New York City businesses are feeling some impacts from the outage impacting Microsoft computers. Many banks, restaurants and cafes had to make adjustments due to the situation.
New York City officials said while Friday's Microsoft outage was not a cyberattack, it was an opportunity to put Cyber Command, which is charged with protecting systems like 911, to the test.
What to know as banks, airlines and other Microsoft clients grapple with global outages due to a CrowdStrike software issue.
Prosecutors have been preparing to retry the disgraced movie mogul since the New York Court of Appeals overturned his 2020 rape conviction.
New York City businesses are feeling some impacts from the outage impacting Microsoft computers. Many banks, restaurants and cafes had to make adjustments due to the situation.
New York City officials said while Friday's Microsoft outage was not a cyberattack, it was an opportunity to put Cyber Command, which is charged with protecting systems like 911, to the test.
Prosecutors have been preparing to retry the disgraced movie mogul since the New York Court of Appeals overturned his 2020 rape conviction.
New York City officials say the global outage impacting Microsoft computers has not had a major impact on city operations.
Hundreds of flights are canceled or delayed at NYC and New Jersey airports after a CrowdStrike update caused a global Microsoft outage.
After several days of searing, summer heat, we've finally got some good news for the Tri-State Area, weather-wise.
New York and New Jersey coped with another day of excessive heat and humidity Wednesday, as well as severe weather.
Severe weather moved through parts of the Tri-State Area amid another heat wave Tuesday, causing widespread damage.
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
The First Alert Weather Team has issued a Red Alert through Wednesday due to excessive heat and humidity in New York City, New Jersey and the entire Tri-State Area.
Hundreds of flights are canceled or delayed at NYC and New Jersey airports after a CrowdStrike update caused a global Microsoft outage.
Despite many calls to resign, convicted Sen. Bob Menendez says he's staying put.
Heat-related cancellations and delays continued Thursday on NJ Transit lines, prompting anger from riders.
After several days of searing, summer heat, we've finally got some good news for the Tri-State Area, weather-wise.
Sen. Bob Menendez is refuting reports that he's planning to resign after he was convicted on federal bribery charges.
According to prosecutors, the alleged drunk driver who crashed into a Long Island nail salon in June, killing four people, had a blood alcohol level that was more than twice the legal limit.
New York's next offshore wind farm, Sunrise Wind, will be seven times bigger than its first one.
Officials in Hempstead are warning beach goers about recent shark sightings and rough seas.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed a a controversial transgender athlete ban Monday which passed last month by the Nassau County legislature along party lines.
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
More than two dozen House Democrats and three senators have now called on President Biden to end his reelection bid.
Weisselberg was sentenced in April to five months in Rikers Island, in line with a plea agreement over his alleged perjury in a 2023 civil fraud case.
"I am not supposed to be here tonight," former President Donald Trump said. "I stand before you in this arena only by the grace of almighty God."
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Former President Donald Trump publicly recounted the assassination attempt for the first time during a speech at the Republican National Convention.
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
At least two cases of measles have been found in people staying at a New York City-run shelter for migrants in Brooklyn.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
A first responder on Long Island is said to be the first in the country, outside a clinical trial, to undergo a life-saving surgery for peripheral artery disease.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
Prosecutors have been preparing to retry the disgraced movie mogul since the New York Court of Appeals overturned his 2020 rape conviction.
The Kennedy Center named its 2024 Honorees Thursday morning. They include Harlem's historic Apollo Theater, the first institution to ever receive the honor.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Run-DMC's Darryl McDaniels will headline this weekend's free SummerStage concert at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
Josef Martínez scored two second-half goals to help CF Montreal rally for a 2-2 tie with the New York Red Bulls.
Mounsef Bakrar and Talles Magno each scored a second-half goal to help New York City FC rally and play Atlanta United to a 2-2 tie.
Argentina won its second straight Copa America championship, overcoming Lionel Messi's second-half leg injury to beat Colombia 1-0 on Lautaro Martínez's 112th-minute goal.
Fans appeared to breach the security gates at Hard Rock Stadium hours before the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia.
Michael Toglia hit three of the Rockies' six homrs in an 8-5 win over the Mets on Sunday.
The Kennedy Center named its 2024 Honorees Thursday morning. They include Harlem's historic Apollo Theater, the first institution to ever receive the honor.
It's a tradition that dates back to 1887. Worshippers in Brooklyn paraded through the streets, a beloved Italian tradition.
Yehuda Beinin said his daughter was held in two different homes in Gaza for 54 days.
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection is installing seven miles of porous pavement in Brooklyn.
CBS New York first reported in April that drivers were illegally parking cars in a grassy area alongside a bike lane under the Queensboro Bridge. Since then, community members say they've seen little improvement.
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."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
Prosecutors said they intend to present new evidence to a grand jury after more women agreed to testify against the disgraced movie mogul.
New details were released Friday in the case involving an alleged drunk driver who slammed into a Long Island nail salon, killing four people. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan was in court when the suspect's blood alcohol level was released.
Eight more members of Congress have joined the campaign of leading Democrats to convince President Joe Biden to step aside, but team Biden is still adamant he's in it to win it. CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has the story.
New York City businesses are feeling some impacts from the outage impacting Microsoft computers. Many banks, restaurants and cafes had to make adjustments due to the situation. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
More than 150 were canceled at LaGuardia Airport Friday due to the global IT outage. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.