Williamsburg residents in shock following fire that wiped out 9 businesses
Families and community leaders told CBS New York the blaze on Sunday couldn't have come at a worse time.
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Families and community leaders told CBS New York the blaze on Sunday couldn't have come at a worse time.
Livelihoods were destroyed, families were displaced, and a community was left without vital services, all the result of a massive fire in Williamsburg over the weekend that burned down nearly a dozen businesses. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
Police said the driver did not stay at the scene after striking the woman.
Police said the driver did not stay at the scene after striking the woman.
More than 200 crew members responded to the fire, which sent a massive plume of smoke into the sky.
Several members of the FDNY were injured battling the blaze, but they were all said to be okay. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
The smoke could be seen from far away, even over the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian has the latest from Williamsburg.
The NYPD is investigating a handful of suspected antisemitic hate crimes in Brooklyn.
E-bike batteries are now the leading cause of fatal fires, according to the FDNY.
It's something you don't get to sample often ... hot sauce! Flavors of all kinds line this Brooklyn shop's walls.
But as CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports, the move is getting a mixed reaction from the communities.
A family is mourning the loss of a father who was stabbed to death outside a Brooklyn bodega. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge spoke to the victim's family at a growing memorial in Williamsburg. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3XZSfNc
Family and friends say they'll continue to sit vigil outside the bodega until funeral arrangements are made.
A 36-year-old man is dead and two of his family members are injured after a slashing at a bodega in Brooklyn. CBS New York's John Dias is on the scene where he spoke with those who knew the victim, Severiano "John" Reyes.
Mora was shot and killed, along with his partner Jason Rivera, in January 2022.
Mora was shot and killed along with his partner in January 2022.
The world-famous Dancing of the Giglio and Boat Parade took place in Williamsburg on Sunday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3D5ZCsF
The tradition is a highlight of the Our Lady of Mount Carmel feast dating back to 1887.
The Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast in Brooklyn will hold its famous Giglio lift and procession in Williamsburg on Saturday.
A grand jury refused to indict Jordan Williams after video of the attack showed he acted in self-defense.
Police say the suspect threw a sharp object at a man, hitting him in the face in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
Citing several factors, the judge did not go for the DA's request to keep him in jail on $100,000 bail.
The 20-year-old is expected to be arraigned today on charges stemming from the deadly stabbing on the J train in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has the latest.
The stabbing happened around 8 p.m. Tuesday as the train was approaching the Marcy Avenue station.
Police say a man and woman are in custody after the deadly stabbing on the J train in Williamsburg. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado reports. Read more here
There's a lot at stake in the Electoral College in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut for the 2024 election.
A Kenyan man was convicted Monday of plotting a 9/11-style attack on a U.S. building on behalf of the terrorist organization al-Shabab.
This Election Day is expected to be one of our warmest ever on record for New York City and the surrounding area.
Final polls before Election Day 2024 show Trump and Harris tied in key battleground states as Americans await results. See the latest updates and stream live coverage here.
On Election Day 2024, here's what is open and closed, including banks, stores, the post office and more.
There's a lot at stake in the Electoral College in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut for the 2024 election.
This Election Day is expected to be one of our warmest ever on record for New York City and the surrounding area.
Harlem School of the Arts students designed and painted four new murals for Wollman Rink.
The FBI's New York division and New York law enforcement say they're prioritizing election security ahead of Election Day.
N.Y.-17 candidates Mike Lawler and Mondaire Jones discussed immigration on the final day of campaigning.
This Election Day is expected to be one of our warmest ever on record for New York City and the surrounding area.
Here's how to find your polling location for Election Day 2024 in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Here's when polls open and close today for Election Day 2024 in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
A warming trend starts Monday around the NYC area, with record-breaking temperatures expected later this week.
A chilly start to Sunday should not affect New York City Marathon runners.
There's a lot at stake in the Electoral College in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut for the 2024 election.
This Election Day is expected to be one of our warmest ever on record for New York City and the surrounding area.
Gov. Phil Murphy just signed a bill into law giving Ida victims 12 months of mortgage forbearance, a temporary reduction or pause in payments, and foreclosure protection, but many victims in Manville say more needs to be done.
Here's how to find your polling location for Election Day 2024 in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Here's when polls open and close today for Election Day 2024 in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
The FBI's New York division and New York law enforcement say they're prioritizing election security ahead of Election Day.
N.Y.-17 candidates Mike Lawler and Mondaire Jones discussed immigration on the final day of campaigning.
New York State Police are looking into the credibility of Trooper Thomas Mascia's claim he was shot last week on Long Island.
Here's when polls open and close today for Election Day 2024 in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
A chilly start to Sunday should not affect New York City Marathon runners.
There's a lot at stake in the Electoral College in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut for the 2024 election.
Final polls before Election Day 2024 show Trump and Harris tied in key battleground states as Americans await results. See the latest updates and stream live coverage here.
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The FBI's New York division and New York law enforcement say they're prioritizing election security ahead of Election Day.
N.Y.-17 candidates Mike Lawler and Mondaire Jones discussed immigration on the final day of campaigning.
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.
Dozens of New York and New Jersey schools are impacted by a recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria.
The worst rates of the infection known as "walking pneumonia" or "white lung pneumonia" are in young children ages 2 to 4 years old.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been arrested in New York City for alleged violations of the conditions of supervised release that were set when he was sentenced several years ago to two years in prison in a racketeering case.
Teri Garr rose from being a background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star in such favorites as "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie."
Timothée Chalamet surprised the crowd at his own look-alike contest at Washington Square Park in Manhattan.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Jake Allen made 31 saves, helping the Devils close their road trip with a 3-0 victory over the Oilers on Monday.
Alperen Sengun had 25 points and 14 rebounds, and the Houston Rockets held on for a 109-97 win over the New York Knicks on Monday night.
Dennis Schroder and Cam Johnson each scored 20 points, and the Nets beat the Grizzlies 106-104 on Monday night.
Gerrit Cole will remain with the New York Yankees rather than become a free agent as the sides work on a revised contract, according to reports.
The NYC Marathon forced the Detroit Pistons to take the subway to Sunday's game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center.
Harlem School of the Arts students designed and painted four new murals for Wollman Rink.
In the Queens neighborhood known as Little Guyana, preparations are underway for the community's annual Diwali festival.
The Bergen Beach home on East 72nd Street and Avenue K has become a neighborhood attraction.
The landmarked library branch in Harlem underwent a $34.4 million renovation from top to bottom.
A Brooklyn-based nonprofit is working to make a positive change in the form of student graduations in the community.
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."
A new Bankrate survey found 41% of Americans say inflation is their top economic issue for the 2024 presidential election. Bankrate's senior economic analyst Mark Hamrick joins CBS News New York to discuss the impact.
CBS News New York's Christina Fan catches up with voters in Fort Lee, New Jersey as polls open for the 2024 general election.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast.
Voters across the Tri-State Area are weighing in on the presidential and key congressional races, ballot measures and more. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook, Natalie Duddridge and Christina Fan have team coverage as polls open.
Jones died on Sunday in Los Angeles at the age of 91. He was considered a genius whose music spanned more than 70 years. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
