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
The New York Film Critics Circle, one of the nation's oldest and most venerated critics' groups, is kicking movie awards season into high gear Tuesday as they select their choices for the best of 2024.
Jurors in the Daniel Penny will decide whether he used excessive force when he placed Jordan Neely into a chokehold on the subway.
An attorney for Harvey Weinstein says he was hospitalized following an "alarming blood test.".
The cold persists Tuesday with perhaps a flake or two out there this afternoon, and maybe a little more as we head into the middle part of the week.
A deadly crash on the Hutchinson River Parkway has the southbound lanes closed in New Rochelle.
Jurors in the Daniel Penny will decide whether he used excessive force when he placed Jordan Neely into a chokehold on the subway.
The cold persists Tuesday with perhaps a flake or two out there this afternoon, and maybe a little more as we head into the middle part of the week.
A deadly crash on the Hutchinson River Parkway has the southbound lanes closed in New Rochelle.
A memorial service was held for Omer Neutra, a fallen Israel Defense Forces soldier, Tuesday on Long Island.
Police are looking for an Uber Eats delivery worker who was caught on camera in the Bronx punching one of his customers repeatedly and stealing her order.
The cold persists Tuesday with perhaps a flake or two out there this afternoon, and maybe a little more as we head into the middle part of the week.
Seven months after it was destroyed in a fiery truck crash, the Fairfield Avenue Bridge over I-95 in Norwalk, Conn. has reopened.
NYC is facing some cold weather this week, along with a little bit of snow, if you can believe it.
December is starting with a true winter feel in the NYC area as temperatures run 10 to 15 degrees below normal for this time of year.
Temperatures will feel like the 30s on Black Friday, but the region should stay mostly dry.
The cold persists Tuesday with perhaps a flake or two out there this afternoon, and maybe a little more as we head into the middle part of the week.
A Canadian man has been arrested for the murder of Tammy Tignor, whose was found strangled to death in a New Jersey park in 1997.
Gov. Phil Murphy's administration says New Jersey's gas tax will climb about 6% to 44.9 cents a gallon starting New Year's Day.
NYC is facing some cold weather this week, along with a little bit of snow, if you can believe it.
Amtrak and NJ Transit commuters were moving again late Monday afternoon after a major disruption.
The cold persists Tuesday with perhaps a flake or two out there this afternoon, and maybe a little more as we head into the middle part of the week.
A memorial service was held for Omer Neutra, a fallen Israel Defense Forces soldier, Tuesday on Long Island.
Suffolk County is deactivating its red light cameras, ending a controversial program that ticketed drivers for the last 14 years.
Omer Neutra, an Israeli-American soldier from Long Island, has been confirmed dead in Gaza, the Israel Defense Forces announced.
Connor Kasin, who played for Massapequa High School and the Long Island Sharks, died after collapsing during a hockey game, officials said.
Mayor Eric Adams is moving to close emergency migrant shelters in New York City and five upstate counties as the number of people arriving has dramatically dropped.
Hunter Biden was convicted of three separate felony charges related to his purchase of a gun and pleaded guilty to tax evasion charges in a separate case.
The father of Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander, who grew up in New Jersey, spoke during a rally in Central Park on Sunday.
Democrats and some former Trump officials criticized President-elect Donald Trump's announcement that he wants Kash Patel to be FBI director.
LGBTQ voters were among the only demographic groups that did not move more toward Trump in the 2024 election.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
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.
The New York Film Critics Circle, one of the nation's oldest and most venerated critics' groups, is kicking movie awards season into high gear Tuesday as they select their choices for the best of 2024.
An attorney for Harvey Weinstein says he was hospitalized following an "alarming blood test.".
Elton John says he's lost his eyesight and struggled to see his new musical, "The Devil Wears Prada" after a "severe" eye infection.
Target is the only place you can buy the latest Taylor Swift merch, including a new book, vinyl and CD.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.
Josh Giddey had 20 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists, helping the Bulls beat the Nets 128-102 on Monday night.
Jesper Bratt and Jack Hughes put on a show Monday night, leading the Devils to a convincing 5-1 win over the Rangers.
Aaron Rodgers will remain the New York Jets' starting quarterback despite speculation the team could bench him, interim coach Jeff Ulbrich says.
Mikal Bridges scored 31 points, Karl-Anthony Towns had 14 points and 19 rebounds, and the Knicks beat the Pelicans 118-85 on Sunday.
Franz Wagner had 20 points, nine rebounds, eight assists and two blocks, and the Magic went on to a 100-92 victory over the Nets on Sunday.
Preservationists say the fight is on to save tiled mosaics at the site of the 1939 and 1964 World's Fair in Queens.
On Small Business Saturday 2024, New York City shop owners are hoping to attract new and longtime customers for a needed boost.
A Queens homeowner tells CBS News New York she believes a solar panel company misled her about the cost, which the company denies.
Tenants in a six-story building in Queens say they were forced to climb stairs amid a six-week-long elevator outage.
The new Davis Center will bring back the wonder of skating and swimming alongside Harlem Meer in Central Park.
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."
Fandango Correspondent Nikki Novak joins CBS New York to discuss Fandango's list of top holiday movies.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast.
A deadly crash on the Hutchinson River Parkway has the southbound lanes closed in New Rochelle.
Deliberations could begin Tuesday in the Daniel Penny manslaughter trial. The Marine veteran is charged in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on a subway last year. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
A memorial service was held for Omer Neutra, a fallen Israel Defense Forces soldier, Tuesday on Long Island. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports from Syosset.
