Westchester Residents Face Higher Gas, Electric Bills
The utilities have not increased the costs. Rather, natural gas is a commodity and in this frigid winter, the wholesale price of natural gas has hit record levels.
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The utilities have not increased the costs. Rather, natural gas is a commodity and in this frigid winter, the wholesale price of natural gas has hit record levels.
There are dead rodents and bugs all over and the two families have been forced to share a neighbor's kitchen and bathroom.
Gary Melius said in a statement Tuesday that he is looking forward to coming home and getting back to work.
The commission unanimously approved a resolution Monday night that stated LG Electronics' proposed 143-foot-high headquarters in Englewood Cliffs poses a threat to the scenic beauty to the area north of the George Washington Bridge.
Karen Sipes, 40, of Brick, pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court to wire fraud for her theft from Toll Global Forwarding, a multi-national company based in Carteret.
Officials on Long Island continue to push for laws requiring businesses to install carbon monoxide detectors following the death of a restaurant manager over the weekend.
Several children were left standing at the curb Monday or had to endure two-hour bus rides because drivers were assigned to new routes that they weren't familiar with.
Former New York State Gov. David Paterson has taken on a new post with a company that aims to streamline job recruiting.
Restaurant manager Steven Nelson, 55, was found dead in the basement of Legal Sea Foods Saturday night. More than two dozen other people were sent to hospitals for treatment.
Your GPS and other high-tech on-board devices can be secretly tracking your every move.
On Monday, New York State Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder announced legislation to require NYRA to use its share of casino money earmarked for capital projects only at Aqueduct.
Many electric companies lure customers in with cheap introductory rates and then mark them up. It's estimated that tens of thousands of Connecticut consumers have switched electric suppliers in an effort to cut their monthly bill.
The move comes after Connecticut Gov. Dan Malloy and Sen. Richard Blumenthal met separately last week with Prendergast and the new Metro-North chief, Joseph Giulietti.
It is a story of violence and violation. A woman has come forward with allegations of a cab driver attack that stretch the bounds of understanding and reason.
Sen. Charles Schumer is calling on federal regulators to set guidelines to protect consumers as car companies collect personal information through ``smart car'' technology and sell it to third parties.
New York City Public Schools will be back in session as normal Tuesday, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced.
Pet owners should be extra cautious with their pets during and after the major winter snowstorm impacting the New York and New Jersey area.
Double-digit snow totals have been reported across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut as a major blizzard begins to wind down.
New York City will have a regular snow day on Monday, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said, due to the nor'easter and forecast for towering snowfall totals.
Snow continues to fall in NYC, N.J. and beyond as blizzard conditions trigger warnings and travel bans.
Pet owners should be extra cautious with their pets during and after the major winter snowstorm impacting the New York and New Jersey area.
Double-digit snow totals have been reported across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut as a major blizzard begins to wind down.
Snow continues to fall in NYC, N.J. and beyond as blizzard conditions trigger warnings and travel bans.
A blizzard warning has been issued for New York City and the surrounding area as a major snowstorm develops along the coast.
Four people were arrested for a home invasion that shut down two schools in Fairfield, Connecticut Thursday morning.
NJ Transit will be back in action on Monday afternoon, with limited service beginning to ramp up after 4 p.m.
Pet owners should be extra cautious with their pets during and after the major winter snowstorm impacting the New York and New Jersey area.
Double-digit snow totals have been reported across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut as a major blizzard begins to wind down.
Snow continues to fall in NYC, N.J. and beyond as blizzard conditions trigger warnings and travel bans.
A blizzard warning is in effect for all of New Jersey as parts of the Garden State could get one to two feet of snow.
Pet owners should be extra cautious with their pets during and after the major winter snowstorm impacting the New York and New Jersey area.
Double-digit snow totals have been reported across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut as a major blizzard begins to wind down.
Snow continues to fall in NYC, N.J. and beyond as blizzard conditions trigger warnings and travel bans.
New York City is facing a blizzard warning for the first time since 2017, Hochul said.
Sweetbriar Nature Center has been working around the clock to save starving, freezing and injured animals amid the harsh winter weather.
NJ Transit will be back in action on Monday afternoon, with limited service beginning to ramp up after 4 p.m.
An armed man was shot and killed early Sunday morning after "unauthorized entry" into the secure perimeter at President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, the U.S. Secret Service said.
With a potential blizzard coming to New York City, Mayor Zohran Mamdani gave an update on how the city is gearing up for the next snowstorm.
On Friday, President Trump signed a proclamation that would impose 10% tariffs on most foreign imports to the United States.
In New York City, water main breaks are a dime a dozen, especially during this time of year. But on a block in the Glendale section of Queens, it has been a case of Groundhog Day.
For the first time in 30 years, the Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment for an inoperable type of pancreatic cancer.
NYSNA has reached a tentative contract agreement with NewYork-Presbyterian, signaling a potential end to the longest nurses strike in New York City history.
NYSNA ratified contracts with Montefiore and Mount Sinai, clearing the way for nurses to return to work Saturday after walking off one month ago.
The longest and largest nurses strike in New York City history is set to end after over three weeks as NYSNA says it has a tentative agreement.
Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield failed to reach a contract agreement by Dec. 31, which means about 9,000 physicians are no longer considered in-network.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Springsteen is taking his "Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour" nationwide starting in the spring.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
Karl-Anthony Towns had 28 points and 11 rebounds for his NBA-leading 39th double-double and the Knicks outlasted the sliding Bulls 105-99 on Sunday night.
Nicolás Fernández scored on a penalty kick in the second half and New York City FC tied the Los Angeles Galaxy 1-1 in a season opener before a sellout crowd of 30,510 at Dignity Health Sports Park.
The Milan Cortina Olympics ended Sunday with a closing ceremony inside the ancient Roman amphitheater, Verona Arena.
Through a sudden death overtime goal, the U.S. men's hockey team is golden over Canada.
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 25 points, Jalen Brunson had 20 and the Knicks erased an 18-point, fourth-quarter deficit and beat the Rockets 108-106 on Saturday.
Multiple rezonings in Queens are paving the way for tens of thousands of new units, but some residents worry about how it could affect their communities.
Residents and skate advocates clash over a proposed Mount Prospect Park skate facility, as city officials promise an updated design this spring.
A Brooklyn community is fighting to turn a forgotten landmark into a heritage center.
Edward R. Murrow High School's new boiler system cuts emissions while doubling as a hands-on sustainability lesson for students.
LUAR Creative Director Raul López says Lady Gaga's salsa-inspired dress in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show was a moment of pride for Caribbeans and Latinos.
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.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced public schools will return for in-person learning Tuesday, and alternate side parking is suspended through the week among many other topics covered at his blizzard briefing. Watch the full briefing.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett of the First Alert Weather Team has a look at the snow storm impacting New York and the Tri-State Area, prompting travel bans amid blizzard conditions.
One family in Melville, Long Island was left without power amid the snow storm, but while one young man was excited to build a snow man, being with family was better. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
So, how do reporters manage to spend hours outside in the cold and snow doing storm coverage? Jessica Moore and Cindy Hsu asked Ali Bauman how she does it.
The travel ban will be lifted at 5 p.m. for Rockland County, but residents are still asked to stay home, officials say. Rockland County Executive Day asked people to let the plows do their job.
