Thousands Of Red Cross Volunteers Mobilize To Help Victims Of Hurricane Sandy
Those volunteers have taken to the streets in communities that were ravaged by Sandy and the Nor'Easter that followed to assist affected families in their time of need.
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Those volunteers have taken to the streets in communities that were ravaged by Sandy and the Nor'Easter that followed to assist affected families in their time of need.
Long Island residents were rallying Saturday for fed up power customers to voice their frustration about still being in the dark.
The Hempstead town supervisor on Saturday accused the Long Island Power Authority of ignoring those with special needs.
There was still no light Friday night for hundreds of thousands of Long Island homes. About 150,000 frustrated Long Island Power Authority customers said the company was giving them the run-around and they want to know why.
With long lines and only about 25 percent of gas stations in NYC and L.I. open for businesses, Schumer said FEMA had a solution that has not been put into effect yet.
The water has receded from most homes, but that doesn't mean they're completely dried out. The damp conditions created by Superstorm Sandy leave many at risk for mold growth.
The new gas rationing rule that allows drivers to fill up every other day seems to be working as drivers reported shorter lines at stations in New York City and Long Island on Friday.
The gas crisis was brought about in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, which left many gas stations reeling because of a lack of power and problems getting deliveries.
For those on Long Island without power since Sandy struck, there is word from the Long Island Power Authority that they won't want to hear.
Life after Superstorm Sandy has been a struggle for many pet owners. Some of them lost beloved animal companions. Others are fighting to keep pets safe while they were trying to recover.
New York City and Long Island are following in New Jersey's footsteps in instituting an odd-even gas rationing system.
A Home Depot employee has been arrested on charges he tried to extort $2 million from the company by planting a bomb at a Long Island store, prosecutors said Thursday.
A damage forecasting firm had previously estimated that Sandy might have caused between $30 billion and $50 billion in economic losses from the Carolinas to Maine, including property damage, lost business and extra living expenses. Cuomo's estimate will likely push the bill even higher.
The nor'easter, as promised, brought gusting winds, rain and snow and plunged households that waited for days without power because of Sandy back into darkness in temperatures near freezing.
Modified service resumed Thursday morning after trains out of Penn Station were cancelled Wednesday night.
A total of 13 outdoor deaths have been reported in New York City since Sunday's snowstorm, a City Hall official said Friday.
The suspect accused of killing his ex-girlfriend on Long Island in November 2025 has been deemed not competent to stand trial.
Harlem tenants say heat in their building has been inconsistent for weeks as a dangerous cold spell grips New York City.
Fire departments across New York are warning about a "historic collapse" in volunteer firefighter staffing, which they say is causing a public safety crisis.
Frustration boiled over for Borough President Vito Fossella when he learned Staten Island-based DSNY workers were reassigned to help with snow cleanup elsewhere.
Bundle up — New York City and the Tri-State Area's stretch of dangerously cold weather continues, and it's sticking around longer than anyone would like.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were pivotal during America's birth. This year, as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday, CBS News New York is highlighting the hidden history in our own back yard.
Forecasters are watching for a chance of snow this weekend in New York and New Jersey as harsh winter weather conditions continue.
The First Alert Weather Team is tracking a storm that could bring snow to the New York and New Jersey area. Frigid temperatures will last throughout the week.
Although the snowstorm has passed, the cold weather will linger with temperatures below freezing each day.
Bundle up — New York City and the Tri-State Area's stretch of dangerously cold weather continues, and it's sticking around longer than anyone would like.
We're learning more about Dan Sohail, the man charged with repeatedly ramming his car into Chabad Headquarters in Brooklyn on Jan. 28.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were pivotal during America's birth. This year, as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday, CBS News New York is highlighting the hidden history in our own back yard.
Forecasters are watching for a chance of snow this weekend in New York and New Jersey as harsh winter weather conditions continue.
A Delaware County man was arrested for allegedly stalking and harassing New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, U.S. Marshals said Wednesday.
The suspect accused of killing his ex-girlfriend on Long Island in November 2025 has been deemed not competent to stand trial.
Fire departments across New York are warning about a "historic collapse" in volunteer firefighter staffing, which they say is causing a public safety crisis.
New York's governor is taking aim at ICE with a bill that would outlaw state and local police cooperation with the agency on civil enforcement.
Temporary protected status for more than 350,000 Haitian nationals is set to expire next week because the Trump administration says Haiti is safe to return to.
Forecasters are watching for a chance of snow this weekend in New York and New Jersey as harsh winter weather conditions continue.
Fire departments across New York are warning about a "historic collapse" in volunteer firefighter staffing, which they say is causing a public safety crisis.
Frustration boiled over for Borough President Vito Fossella when he learned Staten Island-based DSNY workers were reassigned to help with snow cleanup elsewhere.
New York's governor is taking aim at ICE with a bill that would outlaw state and local police cooperation with the agency on civil enforcement.
The Justice Department released more new documents Friday from the Jeffrey Epstein files, more than a month after the DOJ's original deadline to do so.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Justice Department is releasing millions more records related to its probe into Jeffrey Epstein.
In New Jersey, nearly half a million people lost enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits this year, but the impact goes far beyond those who got the credits.
Starting July 1, as many as 450,000 New Yorkers will lose EP coverage and be forced into marketplace health care plans.
Striking New York City nurses returned to the bargaining table Thursday, the New York State Nurses Association said.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders joined striking New York City nurses on the picket line Tuesday.
New York City's largest nurses strike is now in Week 2 and it appears negotiations toward a deal remain at a standstill.
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were pivotal during America's birth. This year, as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday, CBS News New York is highlighting the hidden history in our own back yard.
In a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, revealed that the right frontal lobe of his brain was injured in a car accident 25 years ago.
Pop superstar Harry Styles will open an unprecedented 30-show residency at Madison Square Garden, starting on Aug. 26 and ending on Oct. 31.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
The Nets snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 109-99 victory over the Jazz on Friday night.
The Knicks extended their winning streak to five games with a 127-97 victory over the Trail Blazers on Friday night.
The Nuggets spoiled Michael Porter Jr.'s return to Denver with a 107-103 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night.
Nico Hischier scored 42 seconds into overtime to give the Devils a 3-2 win over the Nashville Predators on Thursday night.
The New York Islanders defeated the Rangers 2-1 on Thursday night.
Jamaica Colosseum Mall is set to close for good on Jan. 31.
A volunteer effort launched during the winter storm paired younger residents with elderly homeowners, offering snow removal assistance while creating new community ties across generations.
A home-visit initiative in Brooklyn connects aging Holocaust survivors with social workers as war abroad and antisemitism at home reopen old wounds.
A critical seasonal blood shortage is prompting renewed calls for New Yorkers to donate.
Puppet shows, peaceful protests and acts of service helped families reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through a child's perspective.
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.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for January 30 at 11 p.m.
Demonstrations against ICE were held coast to coast Friday, including a massive protest in Minneapolis. It's an outcry against ongoing ICE operations. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
Actress Catherine O'Hara is being remembered as a woman who could crack you up and warm your heart at the same time. As CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports, her sudden death at the age of 71 is felt around the world by many generations of fans.
More than 3 million pages of documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation were released Friday, including emails with New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
It's been five days since Sunday's snowstorm, and many across New York City are still digging out. As CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports, the freezing temperatures are not helping.
