N.Y. Forest Rangers tell of challenges battling Canadian wildfires
A 20-person team from all over the Empire State worked for two weeks putting out hotspots.
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A 20-person team from all over the Empire State worked for two weeks putting out hotspots.
Health advisories are in place with smoke from the Canadian wildfires expected to return. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.
The fires, which are still burning, have brought smoke and hazardous air quality to millions of Americans.
Smoke from the wildfires raging in Canada in 2023 have affected parts of the U.S. and even traveled across the Atlantic to Europe. Here is the expected forecast for the smoke.
Bed Bath & Beyond will live on, online at least, after Overstock.com acquired the bankrupt retail chain's intellectual property assets for $21.5 million.
Smoke from the Canadian wildfires continues to blanket our area. While officials say the air will be poor, they do not believe it will be as bad as earlier in the month. CBS New York's John Dias has the latest update just in from the governor.
Gov. Kathy Hochul gave an update on the conditions and the state's response, warning people in so-called "sensitive groups" to be careful.
The first six weeks of Canada's 2023 wildfire season put it on track to be its most destructive in history.
A sub that set out to explore the Titanic wreckage vanished in the North Atlantic, prompting a massive search and rescue operation.
Less than 24 hours remain to locate the missing submersible before the oxygen supply runs out for the five-man crew. CBS2's Jessica Moore has the latest.
There was a glimmer of hope overnight in the frantic search for a deep sea vessel that disappeared in the Atlantic. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has the latest.
OceanGate Expeditions' small Titan submersible set off with 5 people, including 3 paying passengers and, at most, about 96 hours' worth of oxygen on board.
U.S. Coast Guard officials said 5 people were aboard the submersible that lost contact about 400 miles off the coast of Newfoundland, where the Titanic sank in 1912.
In Minnesota's Twin Cities, the AQI was the worst it had been since the state began keeping records in 1980.
Despite a recent slower burn, Chris Stockdale of the Canadian Forest Service says the fires are far from out.
Forecasters and heath officials have warned that U.S. air quality may plummet repeatedly in the coming months, as Canada's wildfire season continues.
Some help from the Tri-State Area is heading to Canada as the country works to get the wildfires under control.
CBS2's Dana Tyler and John Elliott have the latest on the smoke from Canada's wildfires, including an explanation of AQI - or Air Quality Index - and what the readings have shown.
Rain, for the most part, is a very beneficial thing. In times like this, it's even more valued than usual.
Dr. McGreevy, an emergency medicine physician at Mount Sinai Hospital, spoke with CBS2's Cindy Hsu about the impact the air quality could have on our health.
The city recorded the worst air quality index levels in the world on Wednesday, and still remains at risk. CBS2's John Dias reports.
CBS2's Natalie Duddridge spoke with parents outside an elementary school in Montclair who said they supported the decision to leave early.
Residents are urged to stay inside or wear a mask, as conditions will likely intensify again later Thursday. CBS2's Christine Sloan has the latest from the governor.
The governor said the haze and smoke are expected to dissipate slightly during the day before they become more intense again tonight.
With air quality alerts still in effect, we hear from New York State's acting health commissioner for the latest advice.
President Trump is awarding the Medal of Honor to a pilot whose faceoff with Soviet fighter jets remained secret for a half-century and a soldier who died in Afghanistan while shielding somebody from a suicide bomber.
Jewish parents at a Brooklyn school are raising concerns about alleged bias after the school's principal decided not to invite a Holocaust survivor to speak to students.
A mom in Plainfield, New Jersey, is pleading for the return of her 19-year-old son, Connor Oldfield, who has autism.
The Knicks outlasted the Nuggets 134-127 in two overtimes Wednesday night for their eighth straight victory.
A man is facing attempted murder charges for allegedly beating his 2-year-old son, who his fighting for his life in a NYC hospital.
Jewish parents at a Brooklyn school are raising concerns about alleged bias after the school's principal decided not to invite a Holocaust survivor to speak to students.
A man is facing attempted murder charges for allegedly beating his 2-year-old son, who his fighting for his life in a NYC hospital.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the end of TPS for Haitian immigrants. Some in NYC say it's a small win, but the fear continues.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani had some good news Wednesday for the residents of a NYCHA facility in Queens who have been battling the bitter cold without heat or hot water.
Dozens of middle school girls celebrated National Girls and Women in Sports Day at the Brooklyn Basketball Training Center on Wednesday.
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.
A mom in Plainfield, New Jersey, is pleading for the return of her 19-year-old son, Connor Oldfield, who has autism.
The mayor of Jersey City speaking out against ICE action in his city.
The states of New York and New Jersey are suing the Trump administration in a high-stakes showdown over the future of rail travel in the Tri-State Area.
New Jersey has a few programs that can help residents set up payment plans as they deal with skyrocketing utilities bills.
Dozens of residents of a New Jersey nursing home had to be evacuated Tuesday due to a serious water issue.
More than 300 kilos of cocaine were seized in Nassau County in one of the largest drug busts ever on Long Island, officials said Tuesday.
Nassau County Police Officer Patricia Espinosa was killed Saturday in a car crash on Long Island.
The offshore wind project aimed at powering 600,000 New York homes can resume construction off Long Island, a federal judge ruled.
Authorities say online threats like sextortion are exploding, with predators increasingly pushing violence.
An off-duty Nassau County police officer was killed in a car crash with an alleged drunk driver Saturday morning, police say.
President Trump is awarding the Medal of Honor to a pilot whose faceoff with Soviet fighter jets remained secret for a half-century and a soldier who died in Afghanistan while shielding somebody from a suicide bomber.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the end of TPS for Haitian immigrants. Some in NYC say it's a small win, but the fear continues.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani had some good news Wednesday for the residents of a NYCHA facility in Queens who have been battling the bitter cold without heat or hot water.
The NYPD and the family of Jabez Chakraborty, the Queens man who was shot by police, believe the 911 call proves two different things.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has tapped former New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams as her running mate in her 2026 reelection bid.
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.
Two-for-one tickets are returning for New York City's Off-Broadway Week.
The sheriff says the note was sent to a local Arizona news station, which agreed not to report on it, following the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Popular singer-songwriter Noah Kahan will be bringing his tour to New York City this summer. "The Great Divide" tour will stop at Citi Field on July 18.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The Knicks outlasted the Nuggets 134-127 in two overtimes Wednesday night for their eighth straight victory.
Dozens of middle school girls celebrated National Girls and Women in Sports Day at the Brooklyn Basketball Training Center on Wednesday.
The Rangers traded star winger Artemi Panarin to the Kings on Wednesday, just minutes before the NHL Olympic roster freeze.
Frank Reich and Aaron Glenn are teammates again with the New York Jets, looking to turn around the fortunes of a frustrated franchise.
American athletes are preparing for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. These are some of the top Team USA competitors to watch.
Dozens of middle school girls celebrated National Girls and Women in Sports Day at the Brooklyn Basketball Training Center on Wednesday.
A group of senior dancers aged 70 and up shine on stage at the Korean Community Services' center in Queens. They practice in Flushing twice a week and perform at events citywide.
A flooded manhole has turned a loading dock into an ice rink in Queens.
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.
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 February 4 at 11 p.m.
A mother is praying for a miracle as her toddler fights for his life in a Manhattan hospital. The child's father has been arrested for attempted murder. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
After surviving cancer, a 10-year-old in Westchester County is making it her mission to give back.
A gondola malfunctioned at Gore Mountain in the Adirondacks on Wednesday. Sixty-seven people had to be rescued using cables and harnesses.
The search continues for a missing 19-year-old with autism in Plainfield, New Jersey. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo spoke with his mother, who shared video of the last time her son was seen nearly two weeks ago.
