Transformer explosion knocks out power to hundreds in Queens
As of 6:15 a.m., Con Ed reported 581 customers still without power.
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As of 6:15 a.m., Con Ed reported 581 customers still without power.
Con Ed says it had the heat turned off while crews work to repair a corroded gas pipe in front of the building.
Tenants of a building on the Upper West Side finally have their heat back after they were left in the cold for three weeks. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3HxH86S
Con Ed says it had the heat turned off while crews work to repair a corroded gas pipe in front of the building. CBS New York's Christina Fan has more.
The energy provider dispatched their in-house emergency crews to cut down branches of trees near power lines.
Con Edison says it knows this storm could be a dangerous one that could leave many without power. So they say they've brought in reinforcements: About 1,000 workers from out of state. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
Businesses along Second Avenue are at a standstill as emergency crews continue their work, and the city hasn't provided an update on when the area will reopen.
Business owners told CBS New York's Tim McNicholas on Thursday night that they are losing thousands during the ongoing cleanup.
Officials continue to test the air quality in the area for any possible asbestos, while advising people to stay inside. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has an update from Midtown East.
People were kept away from the area for several blocks, and those inside neighboring buildings were advised to shelter in place.
Parts of Second and Third avenues were still shut down Wednesday night for a massive cleanup. CBS New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
The Office of Emergency Management says masks are available on scene for those who want them, while awaiting the environmental testing for possible asbestos.
The steam leak that shut down streets Wednesday in Manhattan caused some confusion with residents who live in the area. CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis spoke with people who said they had no idea what was going on.
Officials said an underground steam leak starting building up around 2 a.m. before causing the pipe to burst at 5:30 a.m. Wednesday. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has a live update from the scene.
While it was a brief power outage, it caused serious issues for those in elevators citywide, including at Grand Central and Penn Station.
Con Edison reported a very brief power outage for a fraction of a second overnight that officials say affected nearly every single home across the five boroughs, as well as Long Island and Westchester County. CBS New York's John Dias has the latest on the impact to elevators and subways across the city.
Con Edison's president tells CBS New York's John Dias while the overnight power outage was brief, it likely impacted nearly every home across the city, Long Island and Westchester County.
Con Edison helped the school pay for energy-efficient upgrades that are already paying off.
Over 400 customers were originally without power as Con Edison worked to make repairs.
Con Ed said restoration crews are on the way. They're reminding customers to conserve power.
So far with these scorching temperatures, Con Edison says its system has performed well. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3rNLdiw
Thousands of Con Edison customers were without power in the New Rochelle area Friday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3rNLdiw
The city is expecting its heat index levels to reach 105 degrees Thursday and up to 108 degrees Friday. CBS New York's Doug Williams has some tips for how to beat the heat.
The affected area includes 62,000 customers on the east side of Staten Island.
The utility is asking customers in certain parts of New York City to conserve their energy.
The Knicks broke a four-game losing streak without breaking a sweat, crushing the Nets 120-66 on Wednesday night.
An audit for the Hackensack School District uncovered a $17 million budget gap for the 2025-2026 academic year and a projected $24 million gap for the next.
A former Bronx middle school gym teacher has pleaded not guilty to raping a 14-year-old girl.
Twice this week, swastikas have been found painted all over a playground at Gravesend Park in Brooklyn.
A critical seasonal blood shortage is prompting renewed calls for New Yorkers to donate.
A former Bronx middle school gym teacher has pleaded not guilty to raping a 14-year-old girl.
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A critical seasonal blood shortage is prompting renewed calls for New Yorkers to donate.
Homeless encampments are still a critical problem in New York City, and it remains to be seen how Mayor Zohran Mamdani will deal with them.
A list of the most dangerous roads in New York is out, and four of them are on Long Island.
Residents are feeling the cold weather, but there will be a slight break Thursday. All eyes are on the weekend with the possibility of a winter storm.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State Area with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
Many dangers lurk when the temperature plummets, including hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
The weekend of snow in the New York City area finally wrapped up overnight, but don't let it fool you. Temperatures are about to plummet.
Snow fell in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday morning and evening, leaving a good amount to measure in its wake.
An audit for the Hackensack School District uncovered a $17 million budget gap for the 2025-2026 academic year and a projected $24 million gap for the next.
While clothing isn't subject to sales tax in New Jersey, Skims collected it from customers. The company will now be issuing refunds.
Residents are feeling the cold weather, but there will be a slight break Thursday. All eyes are on the weekend with the possibility of a winter storm.
A New Jersey family has been reunited with their beloved dog that was lost when their car was stolen.
The New York Giants officially introduced their new head coach John Harbaugh Tuesday.
A list of the most dangerous roads in New York is out, and four of them are on Long Island.
A Long Island woman has been charged after officials say more than 100 cats were rescued from deplorable conditions at her West Islip home.
Residents are feeling the cold weather, but there will be a slight break Thursday. All eyes are on the weekend with the possibility of a winter storm.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State Area with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
The weekend of snow in the New York City area finally wrapped up overnight, but don't let it fool you. Temperatures are about to plummet.
Homeless encampments are still a critical problem in New York City, and it remains to be seen how Mayor Zohran Mamdani will deal with them.
A list of the most dangerous roads in New York is out, and four of them are on Long Island.
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles is going dark for five days in February to upgrade computer systems that date back six decades.
A judge on Wednesday threw out the boundaries of the only congressional seat in New York City represented by a Republican.
President Trump said he will not be imposing tariffs against European countries over their objections to his efforts to acquire Greenland.
Striking New York City nurses are set to return 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.
Negotiators for major New York City hospitals and the state nurses union returned to the bargaining table as the city's largest nurses strike enters a fifth day.
Nurses continue to hold the picket line as the largest nurses' strike in New York City history is on its third day with no end in sight.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Channing Tatum is bringing "Magic Mike Live" to New York City, promising to "turn up the gas" on the popular show.
Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child actress, was identified as the woman killed in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn.
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees, was found dead in his home in Massachusetts.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
The Knicks broke a four-game losing streak without breaking a sweat, crushing the Nets 120-66 on Wednesday night.
The Yankees have reportedly agreed to a long-term contract with free agent outfielder Cody Bellinger.
The New York Mets acquired Luis Robert Jr. in a trade with the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, filling a hole in center field.
Goalie Darcy Kuemper has left the Los Angeles Kings' game against the New York Rangers after a collision in the crease late in the first period.
Carlos Beltrán was a nine-time All-Star during his 20-year MLB career. Andruw Jones was a five-time All-Star and won 10 Gold Gloves.
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.
Nearly 100 tenants from three different buildings managed by A&E Real Estate on the Upper West Side rallied on Monday.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
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 21 at 11 p.m.
The mayor of Piscataway, New Jersey, said his government is still trying to secure enough salt for the upcoming snow storm.
A Bergen County, New Jersey, school district says it will have to cut staffing after discovering a multimillion dollar budget gap. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman attended an emotional Board of Education meeting Wednesday.
As the New York City nurses strike continues, support is coming from the patients who relied on their care. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
A judge has declared the lines of New York's congressional district held by Rep. Nicole Malliotakis are unconstitutional. As CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports, it's a ruling that could have major implications for the 2026 midterm election.
