President Obama Pledges Federal Aid Assistance During Visit To Flooded NJ Areas
President Barack Obama says he will do whatever it takes to help those communities that were flooded, battered and bruised by Irene.
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President Barack Obama says he will do whatever it takes to help those communities that were flooded, battered and bruised by Irene.
"A lot of people don't have nothing. Nothing, nothing, nothing," business owner Manuel Benitez told CBS 2's Dave Carlin.
The federal funding will be available to state and local governments and some nonprofits for emergency work and repair in five Connecticut counties. They include Fairfield, Litchfield, Middlesex, New Haven and New London.
A week after telling people - in some not very subtle terms - to leave the shore as Hurricane Irene swirled up the coast, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on Friday encouraged people to head back to the boardwalk -- with open wallets.
Officials are advising people to stay out of the water. They're concerned not just about oil and raw sewage, but also chemicals.
The 9/11 Commission has issued a report card that says first responders still can't communicate with one another.
Flooding continues to be a major problem in Paterson, where several streets turned into rushing rivers as the water churned over corners and down roads.
"We have prepared for this. We have worked very hard. We warned the public and now we have to deal with what comes from Mother Nature. Your safety, your own safety, is dependent on what you do," Mayor Bloomberg said.
The first rain and wind from Hurricane Irene arrived in New Jersey by midday Saturday, and by the evening,thousands of evacuees headed to local shelters to wait out the storm.
Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy wants drivers to stay off the roads. Officials are considering a traffic ban on state highways as Hurricane Irene barrels toward New England.
Pataki is a moderate, and would join a field led by fierce conservatives like Michele Bachmann and Rick Perry.
The NYPD is strengthening its safety net around the city as the 9/11 anniversary approaches and the city's top cop says he's very concerned about an attack timed to coincide with the memorials.
For ten years, we've heard the term "intelligence chatter," but here's the problem. If there's only person involved in the terrorist plot, there is no chatter.
According to a report by the Daily News, security issues and making sure that all of the victims' families will be able to participate in the 10th anniversary of 9/11, contributed to first responders not being invited to the ceremony.
"If you want to raise taxes, don't pick one class of people and say 'I think they have too much money' or 'I don't think they have enough money or whatever.' Raise everybody's taxes 1 or 2 percent, whatever it was," Bloomberg said.
A late afternoon visit to Manhattan by President Barack Obama, caused more traffic than usual. That visit came on the heels of afternoon home games for both the Mets and Yankees.
It was a bitter defeat when Republican Rep. Chris Shays lost his Congressional seat in Fairfield County to Democrat Jim Himes during the 2008 Obama sweep.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has been riding a wave of popularity in the Empire State, but now a new poll pits him against other leaders.
The Dow picked up steam late in the trading day Tuesday and closed up nearly 430 points.
Former President Bill Clinton had it right when he said "it's the economy, stupid." And as our economic woes have increased so have Americans' pessimism about where the country is going.
Administration officials privately called S&P's analysis flawed. But Obama himself refrained from comment as he spent the weekend at Camp David.
Former New Jersey governor Jon Corzine is reportedly being considered as a possible replacement for Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner if Geithner leaves before the end of Obama's first term.
On Wall Street, all three major indices dropped more than 2 percent Tuesday following news that consumers cut their spending in June.
The debt deal is no deal at all for many of the most vulnerable residents in the Tri-State Area. They may face long-term pain.
Chris Christie, the tough talking governor of New Jersey, is yet again at the center of a presidential discussion.
A man allegedly killed his relatives and tried to blow up a Queens home before getting into a shootout with police in Far Rockaway on Saturday.
Letters have been sent to thousands of New York City homeowners, stating they may have to pay the new controversial pied-à-terre tax. But some residents say they shouldn't be on that list.
According to the Air Traffic Control System Command Center, all airports and facilities were being impacted by the IT outage.
Auto repair and detailing have long been a male-dominated world. On Long Island, a growing business run by women is helping to change that.
Tuesday's storms mean special trouble for a Mount Vernon, New York, family. That's because a tree that crashed into their home on July 4th still hasn't been removed.
A man allegedly killed his relatives and tried to blow up a Queens home before getting into a shootout with police in Far Rockaway on Saturday.
Letters have been sent to thousands of New York City homeowners, stating they may have to pay the new controversial pied-à-terre tax. But some residents say they shouldn't be on that list.
Auto repair and detailing have long been a male-dominated world. On Long Island, a growing business run by women is helping to change that.
Tuesday's storms mean special trouble for a Mount Vernon, New York, family. That's because a tree that crashed into their home on July 4th still hasn't been removed.
An 8-year-old child is recovering after being hurt during a struggle with an intruder at the Jewish Institute of Queens Tuesday morning.
There was a tornado warning in Sussex and Warren Counties in New Jersey as more severe weather passed through our area.
Weather conditions go downhill Tuesday and Wednesday with rain and potentially strong storms on deck for the New York area.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area Tuesday after a brief reprieve.
Storms brought flooding rains, damaging winds, hail and lightning to New York and New Jersey on Saturday.
Some four inches of rain had been estimated to have fallen in Warren County by 5 p.m., with an estimated three inches in Bergen County.
There was a tornado warning in Sussex and Warren Counties in New Jersey as more severe weather passed through our area.
Parts of New Jersey took a pounding when storms moved in Monday night, causing major flooding and downed power lines.
Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey, has paused all gaming and betting on Monday after a small fire and leak.
Weather conditions go downhill Tuesday and Wednesday with rain and potentially strong storms on deck for the New York area.
Auto repair and detailing have long been a male-dominated world. On Long Island, a growing business run by women is helping to change that.
Auto repair and detailing have long been a male-dominated world. On Long Island, a growing business run by women is helping to change that. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
There was a tornado warning in Sussex and Warren Counties in New Jersey as more severe weather passed through our area.
The big rats can be seen scurrying across backyards day and night in Seaford, and their numbers are exploding.
Some Long Island residents say giant rats are ruining their summer. Neighbors in Nassau County's Seaford said their beautiful backyards have been overrun. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Letters have been sent to thousands of New York City homeowners, stating they may have to pay the new controversial pied-à-terre tax. But some residents say they shouldn't be on that list.
Family members who lost loved ones on 9/11 have started an online petition calling for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani not to attend the 25th 9/11 remembrance ceremony.
A memorial tribute was held in Central Park on Monday afternoon for Romanch Mahajan, the teenage tourist who died last month in a runaway horse carriage accident.
Certain core groceries will cost 30% less at New York City-run stores, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Monday.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani responded Sunday to criticism that he's fueling antisemitism as Jewish New Yorkers rallied on Manhattan's Upper West Side against antisemitism and hate.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
For the third day in a row, the NYC Health Department has announced a death in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
A second death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Saturday.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
The New York Yankees beat the Chicago White Sox on Monday night in the opener of a four-game series between playoff contenders.
Francisco Lindor homered twice and tripled off the top of the fence, driving in six runs as the Mets pulled away for a 14-3 victory over the Braves on Monday night.
Center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones and second baseman Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
Tyrone Taylor put the Mets ahead with a three-run homer in the sixth inning, and New York beat the Dodgers 8-3 on Sunday to prevent a season sweep.
Cam Schlitter helped lead the New York Yankees to victory over the Philadelphia Phillies Friday night.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Eight months after a fire tore through a beloved Harlem restaurant, the community came together to get Santiago's Beer Garden back in business. CBS News New York's Noelle Lilley reports.
CBS News New York's Ali Bauman spoke exclusively with the suspect's neighbors who were trapped upstairs with their children through the chaos.
Parts of the Tri-State Area are being inundated with rain Tuesday night into Wednesday. CBS News New York Meteorologist Lonnie Quinn has the forecast.
The tax is a surcharge for certain people who own property in New York City, but declare their primary residence outside of New York City. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Tuesday's storms mean special trouble for a Mount Vernon, N.Y. family. That's because tree that crashed into their home on July 4th still hasn't been removed. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
