More than 100 violations found after Rockland County apartment complex fire
Inspectors uncovered faulty smoke alarms, missing fire extinguishers and mold.
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Inspectors uncovered faulty smoke alarms, missing fire extinguishers and mold.
A fire at a Rockland County apartment complex exposed other potential dangers to residents and first responders. Inspectors uncovered more than 100 violations, including faulty smoke alarms, missing fire extinguishers and mold; CBS2's Tony Aiello reports.
The fire, along with a history of dysfunction and corruption within the village's building department, led to the county takeover.
Nathaniel and Aaron Sommer are accused of causing the deadly fire that destroyed a senior living center while using propane blowtorches in a ritual cleansing of the kitchen before Passover.
The Rockland County school suddenly switched to online instruction this week after mold was found in some classrooms and asbestos was detected.
SAT and PSAT testing was supposed to take place at the school Wednesday. Those tests will now be rescheduled.
A father and son are among six people facing charges in connection with the fatal March fire at a Spring Valley assisted living center.
The Rockland County District Attorney's office says it executed a search warrant relating to an investigation.
Lloyd was a volunteer with the Spring Valley Fire Department for nearly 16 years. He was killed in the line duty during a fire at an assisted living facility in Rockland County.
The Spring Valley Fire Department shared a video message they received from Rob Gronkowski of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The investigation into the cause of a deadly fire that destroyed an adult living facility in Rockland County could take more than a month, fire officials announced Thursday.
The fire chief also says they were not able to fight the fire as quickly as they could have because the water pressure on site was inadequate.
Rockland County officials shared more details Wednesday about a fire at a home for adults that killed two people and injured more than a dozen others.
Fire officials said about 100 to 125 people lived inside the facility, and 20 to 30 had to be rescued from the building.
The dog was taken to a local animal hospital and received numerous stitches.
The road runs past Finkelstein Memorial Library, where Wilson, a security guard, was fatally stabbed on Feb. 18th.
At one point, the car ended up at Nanuet Middle School in Nanuet, New York. The school was briefly put on lockdown, but only administrators were in the building.
Unemployment is skyrocketing and so is the demand on local food banks.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he wants local governments to crack down on social distancing, and fine those who don't obey the guidelines.
Police say Blanchard Glaudin snapped violently and attacked Sandra Wilson when she asked him to turn down the volume of music he was playing on his smartphone.
Prosecutors say 25-year-old Blanchard Glaudin stabbed Sandra Wilson to death Tuesday inside Finkelstein Memorial Library after she asked him to lower the music on his smartphone.
People are still in shock after the murder of a library security guard, and other libraries say they are doing their best to balance security and safety.
There are major questions about the suspect accused of killing a library security guard. Just three months ago, he was charged with attempted rape at Nyack Hospital. Bail was set, and it's not clear why he was out on the street.
Authorities say 25-year-old Blanchard Glaudin is facing second-degree murder charges after Spring Valley police say he killed a security guard inside the Finkelstein Memorial Library.
It happened around 2 p.m. Tuesday on the third floor of the Finkelstein Memorial Library in Spring Valley.
Four people were injured after a small plane crashed at the Lakewood Airport in Ocean County, New Jersey, on Thursday, police said.
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo filed a lawsuit Thursday against a former aide, Charlotte Bennett, who alleged he sexually harassed her in 2020.
Luigi Mangione was charged with four federal crimes Thursday in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The federal charges are significant because they open the possibility of him facing the death penalty.
Ramon Rivera, the man accused of randomly stabbing three people to death in Manhattan, pleads not guilty to murder charges.
We're in for a generally sunny day with some clouds from time to time — certainly nothing to fret about. Friday's a First Alert Weather Day, as we're anticipating rain and snow showers to develop.
Luigi Mangione was charged with four federal crimes Thursday in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The federal charges are significant because they open the possibility of him facing the death penalty.
Ramon Rivera, the man accused of randomly stabbing three people to death in Manhattan, pleads not guilty to murder charges.
We're in for a generally sunny day with some clouds from time to time — certainly nothing to fret about. Friday's a First Alert Weather Day, as we're anticipating rain and snow showers to develop.
Luigi Mangione faces four new federal charges, including murder, which could make him eligible for the death penalty. He is also facing multiple state charges.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams' former chief advisor Ingrid Lewis-Martin has been indicted on bribery charges, the Manhattan DA announced.
We're in for a generally sunny day with some clouds from time to time — certainly nothing to fret about. Friday's a First Alert Weather Day, as we're anticipating rain and snow showers to develop.
Cold, rainy weather returns to NYC and the surrounding area today, and it's time to track some more snow later this week.
We're going for nearly 60 Tuesday, which flirts with the record of 62 set back in 2000. The normal high is 44, and we'll be nowhere near that.
A wintry mix and rain made a mess on the roads in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
The New York Mets introduced Juan Soto at Citi Field, after the four-time MLB All-Star signed a record 15-year, $765 million deal.
Four people were injured after a small plane crashed at the Lakewood Airport in Ocean County, New Jersey, on Thursday, police said.
We're in for a generally sunny day with some clouds from time to time — certainly nothing to fret about. Friday's a First Alert Weather Day, as we're anticipating rain and snow showers to develop.
The mysterious drones seen flying over New Jersey and several other East Coast states have prompted a ban from the FAA.
A move in Congress by Sen. Chuck Schumer that would have allowed towns to track drones was blocked Wednesday.
A New Jersey appeals court ruled Wednesday that Attorney General Matt Platkin overstepped his authority when he took over Paterson's police force last year.
We're in for a generally sunny day with some clouds from time to time — certainly nothing to fret about. Friday's a First Alert Weather Day, as we're anticipating rain and snow showers to develop.
If you're a National Grid customer in New York City or on Long Island, it's going to cost more to heat with gas this winter.
The Long Island Expressway has reopened hours after a deadly crash caused major delays for the morning commute.
We're going for nearly 60 Tuesday, which flirts with the record of 62 set back in 2000. The normal high is 44, and we'll be nowhere near that.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann has been charged with a seventh murder.
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo filed a lawsuit Thursday against a former aide, Charlotte Bennett, who alleged he sexually harassed her in 2020.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams' former chief advisor Ingrid Lewis-Martin has been indicted on bribery charges, the Manhattan DA announced.
A move in Congress by Sen. Chuck Schumer that would have allowed towns to track drones was blocked Wednesday.
A federal bill that could help prevent e-bike and e-scooter battery fires is finally nearing the finish line, according to the FDNY.
Ingrid Lewis-Martin, New York City Mayor Eric Adams' former chief advisor, is expected to report to court Thursday to face charges, her attorney said.
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.
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Suffolk County is warning parents about the dangers of co-sleeping after three more infants who shared beds with adults died in the last four weeks.
Anthem will reverse a policy that would have capped insurance coverage for anesthesia after objections from doctors and lawmakers.
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.
The annual gala at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts features personalized tributes with performances and testimonials from fellow artists.
The Yankees on Wednesday introduced one of their latest big name acquisitions – left-handed starting pitcher Max Fried.
Juuse Saros made 25 saves to lead the Nashville Predators to a victory over the New York Rangers on Tuesday night.
Ondrej Palat and Stefan Noesen scored and the New Jersey Devils beat the St. Louis Blues 4-1.
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.
The Yankees reportedly agreed to acquire outfielder Cody Bellinger from the Cubs for right-hander Cody Poteet on Tuesday.
Neighbors living in communities without subway stops say congestion pricing has caused many to consider leaving New York City.
As development continues in Gowanus, Powerhouse Arts, housed in an old power station, works to keep artists in the neighborhood.
The Guinness World Record holder for the largest gingerbread village is now on display at the Shops at Columbus Circle.
A Queens couple says they have been waiting for a working stove in their apartment for two and a half years.
Brooklynites are trying to protect the new young trees coming to the borough after an ambitious effort to plant more than 3,000 trees in one district.
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."
The NYPD is launching an aggressive crackdown on DWI and impaired driving just in time for the holiday season.
Work is already underway on New York City's first Major League Soccer stadium in Queens. Now, construction could multiple in Corona as a proposal for a nearby casino complex picks up steam. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan reports.
American Airlines has settled a federal race discrimination lawsuit.
Federal authorities are taking action against the mysterious drones seen flying over New Jersey and several other East Coast states. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Four people were injured when a small plane crashed in a wooded area of Ocean County, New Jersey on Thursday.
