Midtown East street closures still in effect after steam pipe leak
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.
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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.
Make sure to inspect air conditioners, close blinds, and clean refrigerator coils.
The lights are bright on Broadway -- dazzling but too often a waste of energy, according to experts.
Con Ed can alert customers who enroll about potential outages and perform wellness checks during outages .
The NYPD says a truck carrying a crane was driving on 101st Avenue when it took down overhead wires.
Streets remain closed in the area after a crash led to a domino effect. CBS2's Alice Gainer reports from the scene.
The MTA said a tractor-trailer snagged overhead wires and pulled them down, which brought down two utility poles.
Prosecutors across New York City say they're fighting back against an increase in crimes involving cryptocurrency, but it appears they have their work cut out for them.
Riley Greene hit two of Detroit's four homers off Cam Schlittler as the Tigers beat the Yankees 9-3 on Tuesday night and sent New York to its season-worst sixth straight loss.
Nolan McLean and three relievers combined on a six-hitter, Francisco Alvarez and Luis Torrens both hit solo home runs and the Mets beat the Blue Jays 3-0 on Tuesday night.
Miss Subways was a citywide contest that highlighted everyday New York women doing amazing things. The competition no longer exists but former titleholders say the message still rings true.
Leonora Campbell was killed in a hit-and-run just after buying food for someone at around 2:30 p.m. Monday, her granddaughter said.
Prosecutors across New York City say they're fighting back against an increase in crimes involving cryptocurrency, but it appears they have their work cut out for them.
Miss Subways was a citywide contest that highlighted everyday New York women doing amazing things. The competition no longer exists but former titleholders say the message still rings true.
Leonora Campbell was killed in a hit-and-run just after buying food for someone at around 2:30 p.m. Monday, her granddaughter said.
A breakthrough treatment for debilitating tremors is changing lives. It can stop shaking caused by essential tremors and, in some patients, tremors caused by Parkinson's disease.
As many as 300,000 Haitians face removal from the United States, as the Trump administration moves to end their temporary protected status.
The New York, New Jersey area is preparing for extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources get ready to keep residents cool.
Dangerously hot weather arrives in the New York City area starting Wednesday.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
Weather is tranquil and pleasant in the New York City area for Father's Day weekend as summer officially begins.
The New York, New Jersey area is preparing for extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources get ready to keep residents cool.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
The anticipated pain of a massive property tax increase in Jersey City has been alleviated somewhat.
Jersey City residents are fired up and frustrated, as city leaders reconsider a proposed property tax hike that could raise bills by about 20%.
Dangerously hot weather arrives in the New York City area starting Wednesday.
A breakthrough treatment for debilitating tremors is changing lives. It can stop shaking caused by essential tremors and, in some patients, tremors caused by Parkinson's disease. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A breakthrough treatment for debilitating tremors is changing lives. It can stop shaking caused by essential tremors and, in some patients, tremors caused by Parkinson's disease.
A coach bus slammed into a car, flipped over and hit two other cars on Monday night near the Greenpoint Avenue exit on the Long Island Expressway.
Prosecutors described how 36-year-old Olivia Bithorn's long history of alcohol abuse allegedly led to her 18-month-old son's death.
A Long Island school district official is accused of trashing ballots to rig an election.
As many as 300,000 Haitians face removal from the United States, as the Trump administration moves to end their temporary protected status.
The mother of a Loyola University freshman who was shot and killed in March delivered tearful testimony on Capitol Hill on Tuesday.
After lengthy and hard-fought negotiations, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and members of the City Council reached a budget deal Tuesday just hours before the deadline.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
The Supreme Court upheld state laws from West Virginia and Idaho that restricted participation by transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from executing subpoenas in a criminal probe that sought transgender care records for patients treated at New York hospitals.
An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
Taylor Swift has had a decadeslong history with Madison Square Garden, performing there as early as 2003 and even celebrating her 30th birthday at the venue.
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Legendary music executive Clive Davis was laid to rest Monday at a private funeral. Davis helped the careers of generations of artists.
The comic icon behind "Curb Your Enthusiasm" brings his own perspective to America's storied past in a new HBO sketch comedy series – finally making use of his history major from college.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
Riley Greene hit two of Detroit's four homers off Cam Schlittler as the Tigers beat the Yankees 9-3 on Tuesday night and sent New York to its season-worst sixth straight loss.
Nolan McLean and three relievers combined on a six-hitter, Francisco Alvarez and Luis Torrens both hit solo home runs and the Mets beat the Blue Jays 3-0 on Tuesday night.
Casey Mize matched a career high with 10 strikeouts over seven innings and the Tigers capitalized on shoddy defense by the slumping Yankees in a 7-3 victory Monday night.
George Springer capitalized on two miscues to circle the bases, Trey Yesavage pitched into the seventh inning and the Blue Jays beat the bumbling Mets 2-1 on Monday night.
Jarren Duran singled home the winning run to cap a three-run rally in the 10th inning, and the Red Sox finished a four-game sweep of the rival Yankees with a 5-4 victory Sunday night.
Miss Subways was a citywide contest that highlighted everyday New York women doing amazing things. The competition no longer exists but former titleholders say the message still rings true.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
After learning to swim in her 40s, one school leader is helping students gain life-saving skills.
Entrepreneurs in Brooklyn are reimagining laundry day as a social experience, turning neighborhood laundromats into gathering spaces.
Experts say the team's title run created a feeling of collective joy and connection, while some local businesses are also seeing a boost from the celebration.
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.
As CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports, the world's most famous arena has started to prepare.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn is calling for temperatures approaching triple digits from Wednesday through the Fourth of July holiday on Saturday.
One wants to change state law, while another is asking for funding to launch a crypto crimes unit. But as CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas found out, they have their work cut out for them.
As CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports, some passengers were stuck on trains for two hours.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is warning the dangerous heat will affect every part of the city and the city health commissioner says 500 New Yorkers die every year due to heat-related illness. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
