WCBS 880 Tri-State Top 11 Of 2011: No. 1 - Irene
We've reached the end of our countdown of the top 11 Tri-State Area news stories of 2011. The number 1 story has a name, and she sure left her mark.
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We've reached the end of our countdown of the top 11 Tri-State Area news stories of 2011. The number 1 story has a name, and she sure left her mark.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg ordered the mandatory evacuation of all residents in the coastal areas dubbed "Zone A" and also extended the mandatory evacuation zone to include all of the Rockaways.
Mayor Bloomberg said that senior citizen homes, nursing homes and hospitals in low-lying areas "must evacuate" by 8 p.m. Friday unless they are able to show that their location or provisions for back-up power would allow them to stay safe.
After more than seven decades in the sea, an 18-pound American lobster will be spending the rest of his life at the New York Aquarium in Coney Island.
Service on the F subway line has resumed in Coney Island after workers repaired tracks damaged by a signal room fire that broke out near the West 8th Street station Friday.
Brooklyn's Coney Island is home to the world-famous boardwalk, amusement park, beaches and more. Meagan Brauer of PopUp New York brings CBSNewYork along for some warm and exciting summer fun.
The FDNY defeated the NYPD 5-4 in last year's game, but NYPD team manager Jose Vasquez said he is confident in his club. However, he says he would "definitely" consider them the "underdogs."
The Queen of Soul will be singing songs from her latest album "A Woman Falling Out of Love" plus some of her greatest hits like "Freeway of Love."
Three members of the Williamsport Crosscutters, a Short-Season Class A team affiliated with the Philadelphia Phillies, suffered minor injuries when their bus was involved in an accident on Staten Island.
The latest alleged incident took place around 10 p.m. -- also on July 17 -- when the suspect tried to get into 2898 West 8th Street, causing damage to the door and the door lock, authorities said.
What recession? A state report finds that Coney Island and Brighton Beach communities are bouncing back quickly from the economic downturn.
Atlantic City ranked number one on the list by National Geographic with Coney Island coming in second.
On this 4th of July at Coney Island, the rides were spinning and so were some visitors' heads, stunned by the crowds.
They are the chompions: Joey "Jaws" Chestnut and Sonya "The Black Widow" Thomas scarfed down more than 100 dogs between them to become top dogs at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Competition on Coney Island.
Brooklyn Parks Commissioner Kevin Jeffrey says there is plenty of toilet paper to go around.
This year's Fourth of July hot dog eating contest on Coney Island has a new women-only pigout.
City officials have replaced some wooden boards with concrete strips as part of an effort to save trees, but some residents aren't happy with the look and feel of the new surface.
Before the fireworks Monday, crowds will be gathering for another beloved New York tradition: the 96th Annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island.
The 28th annual Coney Island Mermaid Parade will take place this Saturday with celebrity attendees, plenty of bizarre outfits and scantily-clad participants.
Politicians, firefighters and Brooklyn residents rallied Sunday to save Ladder 161, one of the firehouses that could be closed by the city.
New York City firefighters hit the streets Friday, marching over the Brooklyn Bridge in protest.
With temperatures likely tipping the 90's, thousands were planning to to spend a much-needed holiday soaking up the sun and cooling off in the water.
Residents in the New York City swarmed area beaches for Memorial Day Weekend and the unofficial kickoff of summer on Saturday.
Millions of people will hitting the beach this Memorial Day weekend and if you live in the Tri-state area, you have a lot of beaches to choose from.
A U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces.
Clay Holmes and Tobias Myers combined on a three-hitter and the New York Mets beat the San Francisco Giants 9-0 on Saturday night.
History was made Saturday night at Madison Square Garden as the Sirens played the Torrent before a sold-out crowd.
The New York Yankees beat the Miami Marlins 9-7 on Saturday night for their second 7-1 start in three seasons.
Oliver Kapanen's decisive goal in the shootout gave the Canadiens a 4-3 win over the Devils for their eighth straight win on Saturday.
History was made Saturday night at Madison Square Garden as the Sirens played the Torrent before a sold-out crowd.
An NYPD officer was struck by a driver and injured during a traffic stop in Brooklyn on Saturday.
Tributes continue to pour into Brooklyn, where 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore lost her life in a senseless shooting Wednesday.
New York City's annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival returns to Midtown Manhattan on Sunday.
Rain has returned for Easter Sunday in the New York area after the holiday weekend kicked off with May-like weather.
Rain has returned for Easter Sunday in the New York area after the holiday weekend kicked off with May-like weather.
UConn's jaw-dropping buzzer beater catapulted them to the Final Four.
Bridgeport firefighter Terrence Cramer was killed after his girlfriend's ex shot him in a fit of rage at a Connecticut home, according to an arrest warrant.
Jabari Bush is accused of fatally shooting active-duty Bridgeport Firefighter Terrence Cramer in Shelton, police said.
Warmer weather will return to New York City and the surrounding area soon.
The move would reduce the minimum uninsured motorist coverage for ride-share services from $1.5 million to as low as $35,000.
Fire officials are investigating the cause of a multi-alarm fire at a former chemical manufacturer in Paterson, New Jersey.
Rain has returned for Easter Sunday in the New York area after the holiday weekend kicked off with May-like weather.
With just over one square mile of land, the City of Hoboken says the 2026 FIFA World Cup could be a once-in-a-generation opportunity for homeowners.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving into Drumthwacket, the governor's official residence in Princeton.
Stony Brook University professor Timothy Glotch is one of 10 scientists selected to shape research plans for NASA's next Artemis missions.
A Long Island man accused of shooting his sister in the head with a crossbow pleaded not guilty to attempted murder Thursday.
A Long Island high schooler and his mom are being credited with saving a sleeping neighbor from a house fire.
New York Republican gubernatorial nominee Bruce Blakeman said Tuesday he will sue the state after the Campaign Finance Board denied him matching funds.
The driver accused of striking and killing a Nassau County school crossing guard in February has been arraigned.
A U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces.
The changes were likely to affect Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward, the No. 3 official at the Justice Department and Harmeet Dhillon, the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division.
President Trump ordered the Department of Homeland Security to find a way to pay "each and every employee" of the agency.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving into Drumthwacket, the governor's official residence in Princeton.
The search for the second crew member, a weapons system officer, is continuing, two U.S. officials said.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
Megan Thee Stallion was released from a New York City hospital after she got sick during a performance of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
Clay Holmes and Tobias Myers combined on a three-hitter and the New York Mets beat the San Francisco Giants 9-0 on Saturday night.
History was made Saturday night at Madison Square Garden as the Sirens played the Torrent before a sold-out crowd.
The New York Yankees beat the Miami Marlins 9-7 on Saturday night for their second 7-1 start in three seasons.
Oliver Kapanen's decisive goal in the shootout gave the Canadiens a 4-3 win over the Devils for their eighth straight win on Saturday.
Brendan McSorley scored in the sixth minute of second-half stoppage time to rally St. Louis City to a 1-1 draw with New York City FC on Saturday night at Citi Field.
Preparations for Passover in Brooklyn blend centuries-old rituals with modern traditions unique to each family.
New York has filed a lawsuit against solar company Attyx, saying it didn't just sell panels, it sold promises it couldn't keep.
Long before Manhattan's iconic street grid took shape, an English widow planned a Brooklyn community that helped shape the city today.
The Center for Brooklyn History showcase examines the Battle of Brooklyn through rare maps, paintings, and historical artifacts from the American Revolutionary War.
From World War II to modern mixology, women in Brooklyn fought for their place behind the bar. This Women's History Month, their legacy continues to influence the city's nightlife.
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.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
CBS News New York's John Elliott spends the morning at Eagle Rock Reservation in West Orange, New Jersey, for the Salvation Army's 2026 Easter Sunday service.
At the AKC's Museum of the Dog in Manhattan, you'll find sculptures, paintings and other exhibits detailing the history of the relationship between dogs and humans. CBS News' Michael George reports.
More than 700,000 Granitestone Diamond Pro Blue Stainless Sauté Pans are being recalled after reports the metal cap connected to the handle can fly off when heated.
The recalled drinks may contain an undeclared milk allergen, Wawa said.
U.S. officials told CBS News commandos recovered the airman in a complex operation involving dozens of special forces personnel. Shawma Mizelle reports.
