WCBS
Coverage of WCBS in the Nexus archive.
- Apparent lightning strike sets Old Bridge Township, N.J., home on fire during torrential storms
A lightning strike caused a fire at a home in Old Bridge Township, New Jersey, during heavy storms. Two women and their dogs escaped, but three pet birds in cages did not survive. Flash flooding from torrential rains affected multiple areas, including Hazlet, South River, New Brunswick, Keyport, and Edison, with significant rainfall reported in several locations.
- LIVE: 2 protesters climb to the top of Empire State Building, appear to get engaged
Two protesters climbed to the top of the Empire State Building and raised a black flag with a peace-themed message. They appeared to get engaged during the protest, which lasted about 30 minutes before they were taken into police custody.
- LIVE: 2 protesters climb to the top of Empire State Building, appear to get engaged
Two protesters climbed to the top of the Empire State Building, raised a black flag with a peace quote, and appeared to get engaged before being taken into police custody. The couple, wearing all black clothing and masks, were on the building for about 30 minutes. Aerial footage captured their actions, including a kneeling gesture and a kiss.