California fire victim clothing donation drive held in Brooklyn
In Brooklyn, organizers of a three-day clothing drive for California fire victims had to stop taking donations because of the overwhelming response.
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In Brooklyn, organizers of a three-day clothing drive for California fire victims had to stop taking donations because of the overwhelming response.
A community in New Jersey is coming together in a grassroots way to help the victims of the Los Angeles wildfires.
CBS News New York's Nick Caloway has more on how Summit residents are working hard to collect and then ship many needed items out West.
Fire danger remains high Wednesday in parts of Los Angeles, threatening to add more damage to the already devastating wildfires. California's governor says this could be the most expensive natural disaster in U.S. history. CBS News New York's Mahsa Saeidi reports from Altadena.
Long Island is coming together for Los Angeles with donation drives focused on getting new items to the thousands impacted by the California fires. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Millions of people in Southern California are on alert again Tuesday as powerful winds return to the region, increasing the risk of fire danger. At least 24 people have been killed in the devastating wildfires around Los Angeles, and dozens of people are still missing. Danya Bacchus reports for CBS News New York.
The wildfires have killed at least 24 people and at least 12,000 homes, businesses, and other structures have been destroyed. CBS News New York's Danya Bacchus has the latest from the Pacific Palisades.
Orange County, N.Y. Executive Steve Neuhaus is in Los Angeles, and says pictures can't fully convey the scope and impact of seeing wildfire damage firsthand.
California officials say at least 24 people have been killed in the fires and several are still missing. CBS News New York's Mahsa Saeidi reports.
Tri-State Area residents are looking into their wallets and closets to give what they can to those impacted by wildfires in Southern California.
CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis spoke to restaurant owners and volunteers on Sunday in Brooklyn and Manhattan.
Officials say three fires are currently still burning. CBS News Los Angeles' Laura Haefeli and CBS News New York's Mahsa Saeidi have team coverage.
CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian spoke to business owners and volunteers in New York and New Jersey who are making a difference.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order Sunday aimed at helping L.A. rebuild faster. CBS News Los Angeles' Laura Haefeli has the story.
Four major wildfires continue to burn in the Los Angeles area. CBS News New York's Charlie De Mar reports.
At least 10 people are dead and more than 10,000 structures have been destroyed as strong winds fanned blazes in densely populated parts of Southern California. Director of the National Center for Disaster Preparedness discusses how the situation has evolved from start till now.
The wildfire emergency in California is growing. New flames broke out in the Hollywood Hills on Wednesday, prompting even more evacuation orders. Gio Insignares, Alecia Reid and Lonnie Quinn report for CBS News New York.
A lack of water supply has hampered urgent firefighting efforts. Two people have been killed and more than 1,000 homes and businesses have been destroyed. CBS News Los Angeles' Elise Preston has latest.
Homes, apartment complexes, and businesses have completely burned down and at least two people have died. Authorities say 70,000 people are under evacuation orders. CBS News Los Angeles' Elise Preston leads team coverage.
Three fast-moving wildfires are burning around Los Angeles, California, prompting tens of thousands of people to be evacuated from their homes.
A destructive wildfire near Yosemite National Park burned out of control through tinder-dry forest on Sunday and had grown into one of California's biggest blazes of the year.
It's caused by fine particulate matter brought on by wildfires on the West Coast.
New York state officials issued an air quality health advisory for the entire state, citing concerns over fine particulate matter from the wildfires.
Firefighters in Northern California continue battling two major wildfires that have charred thousands of acres, and on Thursday, extreme winds and hot temperatures were making the firefight even more difficult.
Authorities in Northern California's Butte County on Thursday were looking for at least 12 people missing in a fire after three people were found dead in connection with the blaze on Wednesday, CBS SF Bay Area reports.
A Holocaust survivor is set to speak at a New York City public school after the principal initially declined to invite him last week.
A New Jersey man who was praised for trying to save an 82-year-old neighbor from a fire this summer has now been charged with her murder.
Drone technology recently helped Suffolk County police catch an alleged shoplifter.
Jimmy's Corner, one of the last dive bars in Times Square, is facing eviction. Now, the owner is suing the landlord to stay open.
Survivors of the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting, families and lawmakers gathered in Washington, D.C., on Thursday to honor the lives lost and continue calls for action to end gun violence.
A Holocaust survivor is set to speak at a New York City public school after the principal initially declined to invite him last week.
Drone technology recently helped Suffolk County police catch an alleged shoplifter.
Jimmy's Corner, one of the last dive bars in Times Square, is facing eviction. Now, the owner is suing the landlord to stay open.
New York homeowners are watching their insurance premiums climb. Meanwhile, insurance companies are making large profits in the Empire State, lawmakers say.
It's the largest bust of a retail theft ring in the history of Queens, outlined in 780-count indictment.
Survivors of the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting, families and lawmakers gathered in Washington, D.C., on Thursday to honor the lives lost and continue calls for action to end gun violence.
Connecticut is dealing with its first measles case since 2021, after a child, who is not vaccinated, contracted the virus while traveling internationally.
Once you step outside, you'll know this brutally cold weather in the Tri-State Area means business — especially with snow on the way.
The Stamford Police Department has identified the man whose decomposed body was found handcuffed in the home of a gunman who opened fire at officers during a standoff on Dec. 2.
Showers are expected, and if you're north and west of the city, you'll see some snow, possibly a few inches.
A New Jersey man who was praised for trying to save an 82-year-old neighbor from a fire this summer has now been charged with her murder.
New Jersey prosecutors confirmed four arrests after a mass shooting in Newark left three people, including a mother and a little boy, dead.
Murphy says the state of emergency will help keep the fuel heating thousands of residents' homes amid a long stretch of cold weather.
Once you step outside, you'll know this brutally cold weather in the Tri-State Area means business — especially with snow on the way.
An police investigation is underway in Newark after a shooting left two people dead and two others wounded at a music recording studio.
Drone technology recently helped Suffolk County police catch an alleged shoplifter.
Once you step outside, you'll know this brutally cold weather in the Tri-State Area means business — especially with snow on the way.
There is optimism that New York state will finally close the loophole in the law on drugged driving, perhaps in early 2026.
Amtrak has been working around the clock to rehabilitate two of the four century-old tubes of the East River Tunnel, which was badly damaged by Superstorm Sandy.
Glen Cove has become the first community in Nassau County to ban the smoking of marijuana in public spaces. Offenders will face fines starting Jan. 1, officials said.
For the second time in a month, prosecutors in Virginia failed to secure an indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's sex crimes and a group of Democrats are asking for a review of the Epstein case files to determine whether the records have been "tampered" with or concealed, ahead of a release by next week.
New York City officials have secured long-awaited funding to restore the 102-year-old Coney Island boardwalk.
There is optimism that New York state will finally close the loophole in the law on drugged driving, perhaps in early 2026.
Glen Cove has become the first community in Nassau County to ban the smoking of marijuana in public spaces. Offenders will face fines starting Jan. 1, officials said.
Connecticut is dealing with its first measles case since 2021, after a child, who is not vaccinated, contracted the virus while traveling internationally.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
New York has no plans to change hepatitis B vaccine guidance after a Centers for Disease Control advisory panel voted to stop recommending a first dose for newborns.
In New York alone, there have already been more than 17,000 flu cases and nearly 1,000 hospitalizations, and doctors anticipate it's only going to get worse as more people gather for the holidays.
Colette Smith of the Bronx was diagnosed with lung cancer, despite never smoking. Her survival story is central to her push for early detection.
A woman struck and killed by a car in Midtown earlier this week was actress Wenne Alton Davis, police said.
The 2026 Met Gala co-chairs have been announced. Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams are set to join Vogue's Anna Wintour.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
The iconic Wythe Diner was physically moved Saturday from its location in Williamsburg to Steiner Studios in Brooklyn's Navy Yard.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play" and his role in the series "Emily in Paris," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
The Blackhawks have scored first in 12 of 15 home games, which leads the NHL. Chicago has also allowed just four first-period goals, the fewest in the league.
The Baltimore Orioles agreed to a $155 million, five-year deal with slugger Pete Alonso, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press.
Jalen Brunson scored 35 points and the Knicks defeated the struggling Raptors 117-101 in the NBA Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday night.
Emil Heineman scored the winning goal in the shootout and Bo Horvat scored twice in regulation as the Islanders beat the Golden Knights 5-4 on Tuesday.
Cody Glass scored the tiebreaking goal on a wrist shot with 7:36 remaining, and the Devils beat the Senators 4-3 on Tuesday night.
New York City officials have secured long-awaited funding to restore the 102-year-old Coney Island boardwalk.
Residents on East 57th Street say reckless drivers have caused life-altering injuries and even death, but despite petitions and years of advocacy, the city has yet to install a speed bump.
Neighbors in Brooklyn's Victorian Flatbush are expressing frustration after the city designated only part of their area as a historic district.
Brooklyn's Prospect Park is getting financing for a long-term project to battle the impacts of climate change, city leaders say.
The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music plans a 12,000-square-foot campus at One Prospect Park West, aiming to serve thousands more with music therapy and education programs.
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.
Exclusive video shows the moments police arrested 70-year-old William Ahle in Fanwood on Wednesday. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
A unique program is turning middle and high school students into teachers for the day, giving them real classroom experience while helping build the next generation of educators. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
State Department of Health officials said a Fairfield County child, who is under the age of 10 and not vaccinated, contracted the virus while traveling internationally. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan says the company's unexpected collapse is hitting hard this holiday season.
One of the few remaining dive bars in Times Square is in the middle of a legal battle. The popular Jimmy's Corner is facing eviction, and now the owner is suing the landlord. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
