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Saturated lawns from the soaking rains and tropical-storm force wind gusts toppled trees in towns from Morristown to Maplewood to Maywood.
Numerous trees were down across the city as torrential rains descended on the five boroughs.
Block after block in Lindenhurst, trees were tangled in wires Tuesday night.
Westchester County also saw its share of serious damage from Tropical Storm Isaias.
Superstorm Sandy holds the record for storm-related outages. It knocked out service for 1.1 million customers.
Tuesday night, CBS will celebrate the life and legacy of the late Congressman John Lewis. From freedom fighter to civil rights champion, Lewis is remembered as a hero.
A Bronx family experienced an unimaginable tragedy when a car accident killed Zulika Gayapersad, her daughter Chelsea and son Justin.
There's disturbing new video of the final moments of George Floyd's life as he pleaded for officers to stop. The video was obtained by The Daily Mail.
There were a lot of frustrated commuters in the city on Tuesday night.
There's a new top doctor in New York City.
Facebook has secured a mega Midtown lease even as more people continue to work from home during the pandemic.
The Jersey Shore is expected to see torrential downpours and strong winds that could lead to coastal flooding and widespread power outages.
The Archdiocese of Newark announced Tuesday that five elementary schools will not reopen in the fall, and three others will be consolidated.
Tropical Storm Isaias downed numerous trees, which in some case crushed cars, as it swept through New York and New Jersey.
The red, yellow, white and sweet onions were distributed to retail stores, restaurants and wholesalers in all 50 states, Washington, D.C. and Canada.
Racewalking is an Olympic sport that made its debut over 100 years ago, but it still doesn't get a lot of attention. CBS News New York's Krystle Rich spoke with a Long Island high school athlete who dominates the sport and hopes to change that.
Over 60 years ago, two babies with the same last name were born minutes apart at Jamaica Hospital. Only recently did those families learn the children went home with the wrong parents. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan spoke with the Long Island man who is now suing the hospital.
Singer Rubby Perez and a former Mets pitcher were among those killed in a deadly roof collapse at a popular nightclub in the Dominican Republic, along with a fashion designer from New York City. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
As he seeks re-election as an independent, Mayor Eric Adams says New Yorkers should get used to Eric Adams 2.0. Wearing an American flag t-shirt that read "In God We Trust," the mayor described himself as "authentic" and "unorthodox." CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has the story.
The Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange, New Jersey, has opened its brand new 10,000 square foot animal care center.
Someone used a drone to drop a package containing knives, a cellphone and drugs onto the grounds of an upstate New York prison, the staff says.
The NYPD commissioner is slamming the federal government for cutting counterterrorism funds as she says the city remains on a heightened terror alert for the foreseeable future.
More than two years after a fire destroyed their Queens building, tenants say repairs have not even begun. Now, they're taking their landlord to court.
Seven people have been treated for exposure to carbon monoxide at a building in the Bronx.
ICE has released New York City public school student Dylan Lopez Contreras after 10 months in detention.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Video shows firefighters dousing the smoldering roof of the structure on Old York Road in Branchburg, New Jersey.
Grubhub is launching New Jersey's first commercial food delivery by drone. CBS News New York has learned more about the high-tech service and how it's expected to work.
Officials say James Hadley, a New Jersey coach and educator, may have assaulted other victims.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
Ten people and six vehicles were involved in the fatal accident on Long Island, according to New York State Police. Two people in their 80s were killed.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
Prosecutors said Matthew Smith fended off efforts to hand over his car keys before the crash that killed Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa.
A Manorville breeder was charged with animal neglect after dogs and puppies were allegedly left alone in poor conditions as a blizzard struck New York.
The Mamdani administration has asked a court to allow them to stop representing former Mayor Eric Adams in a sexual assault case.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrated his first St. Patrick's Day as mayor with a dramatic show of respect for groups he may have offended in the past.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the MTA have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for withholding funds designed to extend the Second Avenue subway west into Harlem.
A long-time New York City driver says he monitored his E-ZPass account and paid his tolls, but he was still hit with huge late fees.
Jeanne Hengemuhle has made history as the first woman in charge of the New Jersey State Police.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
The WNBA and its players' union reached a verbal agreement on a transformational new collective bargaining agreement early Wednesday morning, both sides said.
With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suárez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.
Josh Hart scored a season-high 33 points on 12-of-13 shooting to lead the Knicks over the Pacers 136-110 on Tuesday night.
The New York Islanders beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 on Tuesday night.
Gotham FC will host the Washington Spirit on July 15 at Citi Field in a game that has been dubbed The Queens Classic.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
A fast-moving fire caused significant damage to a New Jersey apartment complex Wednesday and has left dozens displaced. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Dylan Lopez Contreras, one of the first known New York City high school students to be detained by ICE since President Trump returned to office, has been released from ICE custody nearly 10 months after his arrest.
On Long Island, an iconic piece of Amityville history is gone. The village's last remaining river boathouse collapsed this week after standing for nearly a century. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Family and friends are grieving after an accident claimed the life of a young father of two in Westchester County. It happened after a tree fell on a busy highway during rush hour Monday morning. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Someone used a drone to drop a package containing knives, a cellphone and drugs onto the grounds of an upstate New York prison, the staff says. Now, the state says it's an example why New York's drone laws need to change. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
