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CBS News
2 days ago
- CBS News
1 critically hurt after boat fire near NYC's Hart Island forces nearly 2 dozen into water
A boat fire near Hart Island forced nearly two dozen people into the water Saturday night, and one person is reported to be in critical condition. FDNY Assistant Chief Mike Meyers said routine marine patrols came across the boat fire near the east end of the island around 8:30 p.m. The crews noticed multiple people in the water and called for more emergency responders. According to Meyers, three people had to be pulled from the water. One of those victims was last reported to be in critical condition. The other two are expected to be OK. Nineteen other people were able to swim to shore on their own, Meyers said. They were then taken to a local hospital to be checked out. Meyers said responding to incidents on the water is very difficult. "We have to get those patients from the water or from boats onto the land and coordinate the land units and EMS units as to where those marine boats are gonna be bringing them," he said. "So it's an incredibly complex operation. Multiple agencies are always involved just like tonight." The cause of the boat fire is under investigation.
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Crane accident at NYC construction site raises safety concerns: ‘It's a scary thing'
MIDTOWN, Manhattan (PIX11) — A construction accident sent two small cranes crashing down onto a sidewalk shed in Midtown Friday. The incident is raising new concerns about safety at the site located at 501 9th Avenue. More Local News Jerry was in the area at the time of the incident and recalled the moment he heard the impact. 'It was just one big boom,' he said. 'It was just like boom boom boom boom boom.' The FDNY tells PIX11 News it happened just after 3 pm as crews were working on a 12-story building that is currently under construction. Fire Chief Mike Meyers said it's fortunate that no one was injured in what could have been a far more serious incident. 'It's an incredibly lucky day,' said Meyers. 'We're two blocks from Times Square where hundreds of people walk by every minute or so, and we're lucky that nobody was caught underneath that debris pile.' According to the New York City Department of Buildings, a mini crane on the roof was attempting to hoist another mini crane from the 9th floor to the 10th floor when it dislodged. Both cranes fell, slamming into the sidewalk shed below and causing it to collapse. 'It's a scary thing,' said Bill Yago, who reacted to the incident. 'You would think that there was better inspections or something going on that somebody's paying attention to it.' This is not the first safety concern at the construction site. The DOB's database shows 28 complaints on the building since last May. Last week, the DOB issued a complaint on the building for failing to follow proper safety measures. A partial stop work order was issued at the site on March 27th, but the property owner resolved the issue, and that order was rescinded on Thursday. Another complaint, filed Friday in the wake of the collapse, notes that the hoisting operation appeared to be unsafe. The developer behind the project has not yet responded to PIX11's request for comment. Meanwhile, the collapse has left some New Yorkers on edge. 'It certainly makes me think twice about walking underneath a construction area, that's for sure.' City officials say the investigation into the incident remains ongoing. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
07-02-2025
- Health
- CBS News
FIU softball team rallies around coach battling cancer: "We're playing for B"
MIAMI - You wouldn't know it from the smiles and loud laughter, but Florida International University 's softball team has faced some tough weeks. "It was left in a great situation," said FIU Softball Assistant Head Coach Mike Meyers. "The hard part was done. Coach B, the structure he put in and the culture he built, they're for real." "Coach B" is Head Coach Mike Larabee, who remained with the team throughout the fall despite his cancer diagnosis. A heartbreaking announcement On Jan. 18, Larabee had to break the news: His myelofibrosis, a rare blood cancer, had caught up with him, forcing him to step away for the season. "It was pretty horrible," said FIU graduate student Bailey Grossenbacher, recalling the moment they found out. "He came out to practice and told us all. We were all shocked because we didn't see it coming that day." "It was very hard for me, too, because I came in with him. We both arrived at the same time and I've been with him for four years," added FIU senior Brooke McCann. "It's sad that I don't get to have my last year with him." The emotions were overwhelming. "We were all giving him hugs at the end of practice and we were all crying," Grossenbacher said. "You could tell he was getting pretty sad, but he kept it together and stayed strong." A friend stepping in For Assistant Coach Mike Meyers, stepping in for his dear friend has been an emotional challenge. "They're tough shoes to fill," Meyers admitted. "I'm not trying to fill them, I know I can't." Meyers and Larabee have been friends since 1989, making the diagnosis even harder to process. "You can imagine, it's tough when it affects a good friend like that," Meyers said, holding back tears. Playing for Coach B Though Coach B won't always be physically present, his team is making sure his spirit stays with them. They've created special bracelets to wear at every game. "They have 'PFB' on them, which stands for 'Play for B' or 'Pray for B,' along with the colors red, orange and white, the colors for his cancer awareness," said FIU senior Lindsey Burroughs. "One night, we all gathered in the locker room and made them together." "It's just something to remind us why we're here and who we're playing for," McCann added. A special homecoming While he won't be around as often as they'd like, Coach B is expected to be at their season opener against Indiana on Feb. 6. "I'm going to feel a sense of relief," Grossenbacher said. "It's like a homey feeling when he shows up to the field, so when I see him walk up, I'm definitely going to be excited."
