Crews make progress battling Jennings Creek wildfire
Scott Sabo, Forest Ranger and Operations Section Chief, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation joins CBS New York to discuss how crews are battling the Jennings Creek wildfire.
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Scott Sabo, Forest Ranger and Operations Section Chief, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation joins CBS New York to discuss how crews are battling the Jennings Creek wildfire.
New York City and 10 other counties are now under a drought warning. The Big Apple had previously been under a drought watch.
Orange County, New York is dealing with an extended state of emergency due to the ongoing Jennings Creek wildfire.
It looks like the Tri-State Area will get a substantial soaking of rain later this week, something it definitely needs due to the risk of wildfires.
Chopper 2 flew over the firefighting efforts to contain the Jennings Creek wildfire on the New York-New Jersey border, and the brush fire at Inwood Hill Park in Upper Manhattan.
Crews are still on the scene of a brush fire at Inwood Hill Park in Upper Manhattan as they monitor hot spots. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the latest.
Suffolk County police said 20-year-old Jonathan Quiles, of Medford, was arrested on charges of arson and reckless endangerment. He pleaded not guilty to two counts of each during his arraignment on Wednesday. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
A brush fire at Inwood Hill Park in Upper Manhattan broke out again overnight, but firefighters had it back under control before daybreak.
A volunteer firefighter on Long Island is accused of intentionally setting a brush fire in Medford, New York.
Long Island volunteer firefighter Jonathan Quiles is accused of intentionally setting a brush fire in Medford, New York.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul visited the site of a deadly 5,000-acre wildfire that's burning along the New York-New Jersey border Tuesday.
Authorities say the 5,000-acre Jennings Creek wildfire is 20% contained, with 10% containment in both New York and New Jersey.
The fire killed a New York parks worker on Saturday and is threatening homes from Passaic County to Orange County. CBS News New York's Derick Waller has the latest.
An 18-year-old New York Parks Department employee was killed while fighting a wildfire in Passaic County, New Jersey on Saturday.
Brush fires broke out in The Palisades, New Jersey overnight, sending smoke across the Hudson River and into New York City. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan and Natalie Duddridge have team coverage from both sides of the river.
A brush fire broke out in New Jersey's Palisades area overnight, sending smoke across the Hudson River and into New York City. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook and Christina Fan start off our team coverage.
Another wildfire broke out in New Jersey overnight, and it is sending smoke across the Hudson River and into the Bronx. CBS News New York has team coverage from both sides of the river and overhead.
Roads have reopened around the Black Run Preserve in Evesham Township, New Jersey, as crews work to contain the Bethany Run Wildfire.
A brush fire in Van Cortlandt Park is causing smoke and traffic delays in the area.
New York City leaders hope residents will step up to slow down water usage and keep brush fires from starting.
New York and New Jersey are certainly not known for being wildfire hotspots, but with an extended dry pattern that has settled upon this region, the threat of wildfires has become a very real concern. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
A brush fire in Rockaway, N.J. is 10% contained as much of our area is under a Red Flag Warning. CBS News New York's Rob Marciano reports.
NJ Transit and Amtrak service was restored Thursday evening after a brush fire in Secaucus, N.J. snarled service. There were extensive delays, leaving commuters at Penn Station frustrated. CBS New York's Lori Bordonaro, Ali Bauman, Dan Rice and Lonnie Quinn have team coverage.
A large brush fire in Secaucus is causing trouble for commuters Thursday. Chopper 2 was over the scene.
An early morning brush fire in New Rochelle is now impacting Amtrak service into the city for the commute.
Jalen Brunson scored 34 points to lead the Knicks to a 119-110 win over the Hawks on Monday.
President Donald Trump has promised a wave of deportations, which has caused fear and anxiety in New York City.
President Trump pledged on the campaign trail to absolve those who were charged for their conduct on Jan. 6, 2021.
The Senate quickly confirmed Rubio as the nation's top diplomat hours after Trump was sworn in.
Some Long Islanders take issue with President Trump's rollback of transgender protections and federal DEI programs.
President Donald Trump has promised a wave of deportations, which has caused fear and anxiety in New York City.
Some Long Islanders take issue with President Trump's rollback of transgender protections and federal DEI programs.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy penned a letter to President Donald Trump regarding congestion pricing, saying it's an area in which the two of them can find common ground.
Mayor Eric Adams abruptly canceled appearances at Martin Luther King Jr. Day events in NYC to attend President Donald Trump's inauguration.
Snow fell across New York and New Jersey on Sunday, but how much accumulation did the area see?
Snow fell across New York and New Jersey on Sunday, but how much accumulation did the area see?
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are bracing for snow, and officials across the Tri-State Area are warning residents to be prepared.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were spared the higher snowfall totals that were predicted Sunday.
Israel's full cabinet has voted to approve a ceasefire deal with Hamas, which will pause the fighting and release dozens of hostages in Gaza.
The weather starts to warm up today around NYC, but rain, snow and dangerously cold temperatures are on the way.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy penned a letter to President Donald Trump regarding congestion pricing, saying it's an area in which the two of them can find common ground.
Snow fell across New York and New Jersey on Sunday, but how much accumulation did the area see?
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are bracing for snow, and officials across the Tri-State Area are warning residents to be prepared.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were spared the higher snowfall totals that were predicted Sunday.
With the inauguration of Donald Trump coming next week, there's a new push to repeal the so-called SALT cap on state and local tax deductions.
Some Long Islanders take issue with President Trump's rollback of transgender protections and federal DEI programs.
Organizations across the NYC area are marking MLK Day with special events honoring the civil rights leader's legacy.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are bracing for snow, and officials across the Tri-State Area are warning residents to be prepared.
Three more high-ranking MS-13 gang members pleaded guilty to their roles in killings involving machetes and guns on Long Island, prosecutors say.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were spared the higher snowfall totals that were predicted Sunday.
President Donald Trump has promised a wave of deportations, which has caused fear and anxiety in New York City.
President Trump pledged on the campaign trail to absolve those who were charged for their conduct on Jan. 6, 2021.
The Senate quickly confirmed Rubio as the nation's top diplomat hours after Trump was sworn in.
Some Long Islanders take issue with President Trump's rollback of transgender protections and federal DEI programs.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy penned a letter to President Donald Trump regarding congestion pricing, saying it's an area in which the two of them can find common ground.
The red food dye is used in products ranging from candies to vegetarian meats.
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New York Blood Center's newest donation site just opened to the public Thursday in Midtown at a critical time for donations.
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Rapper Busta Rhymes has been charged with assault in New York City after he allegedly repeatedly punched another man in the face.
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Bob Uecker was the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker "Mr. Baseball" and honors from the Hall of Fame.
The front staircase of a Manhattan brownstone featured in "Sex and the City" is getting a metal gate to keep away fans who the building owner says trespass and pose for pictures.
A woman claims Sean "Diddy" Combs drugged and raped her in New York City over 20 years ago, when she was 16 years old.
Jalen Brunson scored 34 points to lead the Knicks to a 119-110 win over the Hawks on Monday.
Patrik Laine scored 3:20 into overtime and the Montreal Canadiens beat the New York Rangers 5-4 on Sunday night.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 27 points and 10 assists in three quarters, and the Thunder beat the Nets 127-101 on Sunday night.
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Mathew Barzal and Brock Nelson each had a goal and an assist and the Islanders beat the Sharks on Saturday night.
New York City's Department of Sanitation has begun what it calls a monumental overhaul of the city's commercial waste industry.
New York City has more money for the fight against bad landlords thanks to $10.8 million from the Housing Preservation and Development department.
Senior citizens in Brighton Beach say they're fed up after paying thousands of dollars a year for parking spots that are often taken by unauthorized drivers.
Two eighth graders in Queens are being hailed as heroes after their quick thinking helped a woman who had taken a bad fall near their school.
Neighbors were left baffled and heartbroken after an unknown perpetrator left slash marks across two street trees in Ridgewood, Queens.
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The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer has more on how the Big Apple's status as a sanctuary city will be tested.
Several inches of snow remain on the ground following Sunday's storm. The drop in temperatures cold lead to dangerous conditions. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
CBS News New York's Tony Aiello has a look at the winter weather in Orange and Rockland counties.
New Yorkers came together Monday to honor the legacy of the civil rights legend, with events held across the city. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Meanwhile, before he left office, former President Biden issued some pardons of his own. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports,
