Can the Tri-State Area's infrastructure cope as summers get hotter?
From roads to runways, the rising temperatures are more than just uncomfortable; it's also impacting our infrastructure, so what's being done to handle the heat?
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From roads to runways, the rising temperatures are more than just uncomfortable; it's also impacting our infrastructure, so what's being done to handle the heat?
A steam leak is causing asbestos concerns on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.
City officials are telling some Upper East Side residents to keep their windows closed because of asbestos concerns due to a steam main leak Wednesday afternoon.
CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock went around the city on Wednesday to see how people are coping.
CBS New York has team coverage of the latest heat wave. Vanessa Murdock has your forecast, Chopper 2 has the latest on the Third Avenue Bridge malfunctioning, and Natalie Duddridge speaks to workers doing what they can to navigate the excessive conditions.
Con Edison and a utility workers union are negotiating a contract that's set to expire at midnight.
Thousands of Con Edison workers could be days away from going on strike as New York City is experiencing extreme heat.
CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock has more on what you can do to stay cool.
With temperatures expected to soar into the 90s as the week progresses, officials offered guidance for keeping cool in your homes and ways not to tax the power grid. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
The U.S. Coast Guard is trying to find the source of a mysterious oily sheen reported on the waters of Long Island Sound.
A major cleanup is underway in the Bronx River after 1,000 gallons of oil was accidently spilled into the water.
A major cleanup is underway in the Bronx, where 1,000 gallons of oil was accidentally spilled into the river. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the concern from neighbors who say it's causing quite the stench.
People in Murray Hill are fuming over what they say is a lack of communication from the city.
Around 1,000 people in Murray Hill are fuming over what they say is a lack of communication from the city. CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Con Edison said a transformer exploded and knocked out power in the Woodside area.
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.
A Long Island Rail Road train hit debris Wednesday morning in one of the East River tunnels. No trains are going into Penn Station, according to LIRR officials.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are arriving in New York City on Wednesday as part of their four-day visit to the United States.
The Port Authority announced Tuesday it will install transponders to help air traffic controllers detect fire trucks and other airfield vehicles at local airports.
The New York Knicks routed the Atlanta Hawks 126-97 on Tuesday night for a 3-2 lead in the first-round playoff series.
The New York Mets breezed to an 8-0 victory over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night.
A Long Island Rail Road train hit debris Wednesday morning in one of the East River tunnels. No trains are going into Penn Station, according to LIRR officials.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are arriving in New York City on Wednesday as part of their four-day visit to the United States.
The Port Authority announced Tuesday it will install transponders to help air traffic controllers detect fire trucks and other airfield vehicles at local airports.
Two former Fordham basketball players were permanently banned by the NCAA on Tuesday for their roles in a point-shaving scheme.
A new report finds a shortage of courts, fields and swimming pools in some New York City neighborhoods.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area this week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
Keyport residents say they're on edge because of dozens of cancer cases over the years in a neighborhood near the former Aeromarine landfill.
Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, is set to be dissolved as a massive legal settlement resolving thousands of lawsuits takes effect.
Ruth Benjamin, 81, was seated at a table near the front of the Ivy Hill Laundromat in Newark, N.J., when two vehicles crashed into the business Monday.
New Jersey Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has been absent from Congress for more than six weeks due to a medical issue, he said.
A woman was killed when two vehicles crashed into a laundromat at a strip mall on Irvington Avenue in Newark on Monday afternoon, officials said.
A Long Island Rail Road train hit debris Wednesday morning in one of the East River tunnels. No trains are going into Penn Station, according to LIRR officials.
Diana Kutateladze had nearly twice the legal limit of of alcohol in her system when she caused a deadly, high-speed six-car wreck on the Southern State Parkway in Hempstead, prosecutors said.
We're in for a mild weather day in NYC Friday, but a First Alert Weather Day is right around the corner, with rounds of rain on tap for Saturday.
Sister Francis Piscatella, New York's oldest person, celebrated her 113th birthday and Pope Leo XIV sent a blessing from the Vatican for the occasion.
A father and son were arrested after police said they found chemicals to make explosives at their home on New York's Long Island.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are arriving in New York City on Wednesday as part of their four-day visit to the United States.
The budget battle between New York City and New York state lawmakers is intensifying.
A U.S. soldier pleaded not guilty to charges that he used classified information about the mission to capture former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro to win more than $400,000.
Former FBI Director James Comey is again facing federal charges after the government's previous case against him was dismissed.
New Jersey Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has been absent from Congress for more than six weeks due to a medical issue, he said.
Keyport residents say they're on edge because of dozens of cancer cases over the years in a neighborhood near the former Aeromarine landfill.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
Travelers at Newark Airport may have been exposed to an individual with measles, New Jersey health officials warn.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
The 16th Annual Lustgarten Foundation New York City Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research was held Sunday in Battery Park City.
Megan Thee Stallion has decided to end her run with "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" early, the Broadway show announced on Monday.
The woman accusing Harvey Weinstein of raping her at a Manhattan hotel room in 2013 took the stand Monday in the third trial of the disgraced movie mogul.
Ticketmaster will be rereleasing tickets for Harry Styles' upcoming concerts in New York City that were originally purchased by scalpers, the company says.
The upcoming fashion exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art includes 25 mannequins based on real bodies.
A previously unreleased song is one of many ways Prince is being honored a decade after his death.
The New York Knicks routed the Atlanta Hawks 126-97 on Tuesday night for a 3-2 lead in the first-round playoff series.
The New York Mets breezed to an 8-0 victory over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night.
Two former Fordham basketball players were permanently banned by the NCAA on Tuesday for their roles in a point-shaving scheme.
Federal prosecutors charged 34 defendants across two indictments, alleging sports betting and mafia-linked rigged poker games.
Aaron Judge and Ben Rice had the first back-to-back homer for the Yankees this season, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. also went deep as AL-best New York beat the Texas Rangers 4-2.
A new report finds a shortage of courts, fields and swimming pools in some New York City neighborhoods.
Residents living near New York City's busiest airports say the noise overhead has escalated from a nuisance to a health concern.
Construction began Tuesday on a major redesign of Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn.
On April 22, state lawmakers have passed their sixth extension to buy more time to settle the state budget. With the April 1 deadline already long gone and the clock still ticking, leaders and patients at community health centers in Harlem are worried about funding.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
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.
A Long Island Rail Road train hit debris Wednesday morning in one of the East River tunnels.
The national average for a gallon is $4.22, which is the highest since the war with Iran began, according to AAA.
The TD 5 Boro Bike Tour will take over street across the city on Sunday. About 3,200 riders are expected to hit the road starting at 7:30 a.m.
The State Department is planning a limited-edition redesign of the American passport to coincide with the nation's 250th anniversary in July, with new artwork that features a portrait of President Trump, according to a department official.
The Justice Department indicted James Comey over a 2025 social media post that was later removed. The DOJ argues his post was a threat on President Trump's life. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
