Fall foliage colors muted in several regions due to drought
Leaf-peeping season has arrived in the Northeast and beyond, but weeks of drought have dulled this year's autumn colors and sent leaves fluttering to the ground earlier than usual.
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Leaf-peeping season has arrived in the Northeast and beyond, but weeks of drought have dulled this year's autumn colors and sent leaves fluttering to the ground earlier than usual.
The U.S. Drought Monitor rates most of New York, northern New Jersey and Connecticut as "abnormally dry."
October is starting off the way August and September unfolded – not much in the way of rainfall. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports on the increasing drought concerns and elevated fire risk across the Tri-State Area.
Due to limited rainfall of late, the state is taking action to prevent wildfires and to conserve water.
New Jersey fire officials are preparing for what could be a very active wildfire season.
New York City is no longer under a drought warning, Mayor Eric Adams announced Monday.
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is asking Congress to pass a $100 billion disaster relief package by the end of the year. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
The first major snowstorm of the season is making its presence felt across the region, bringing heavy snow, power outages and school closures. Hundreds were left without power, including a community already reeling from weeks of wildfires. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
The first damp day in weeks is a welcome sign amid brush fires and the drought. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
The last time New York City issued a drought warning was more than 20 years ago, in 2002.
New York City and 10 other counties are now under a drought warning. The Big Apple had previously been under a drought watch.
New York City and 10 other counties in the state have declared a drought warning. The Big Apple had previously been under a drought watch. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
New York City is instituting a drought warning, Mayor Eric Adams announced Monday.
It looks like the Tri-State Area will get a substantial soaking of rain later this week, something it definitely needs due to the risk of wildfires.
The fire is raging in the Sterling Forest State Park. Authorities say it has been boxed in by fire lines.
Firefighters are slowly making progress in their battle against a wildfire at the border of New Jersey and New York.
Crews are still on the scene of a brush fire at Inwood Hill Park in Upper Manhattan as they monitor hot spots. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the latest.
New Jersey has declared a drought warning as dry conditions continue, asking residents to conserve water voluntarily.
Gov. Phil Murphy and other state officials will hold another briefing Wednesday to discuss the possible drought warning status.
A wildfire that's burning through New York and New Jersey has already scorched 3,000 acres and is blamed for one death. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the latest from West Milford.
Parts of the East Coast are under drought conditions and red flag warnings, from Massachusetts to the northern edge of Virginia and West Virginia.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the latest forecast.
The drought in New Jersey is putting serious stress on two of the Garden State's top crops – blueberries and cranberries.
With record warmth and no rain, the Tri-State Area continues to dry out and the drought worsens.
New York City leaders hope residents will step up to slow down water usage and keep brush fires from starting.
Hochul said she would commit $1.7 billion in the next budget to expand child care in New York in her 2026 state of the state address.
A youth-led program at a Brooklyn Public Library is teaching students about their constitutional rights using beads, bracelets and real-world scenarios to make civics accessible.
A panel of judges on a federal appeals court ruled Thursday that a district court judge did not have the authority to order the release of Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
According to the indictment, players on 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams fixed or attempted to fix 29 games.
A youth-led program at a Brooklyn Public Library is teaching students about their constitutional rights using beads, bracelets and real-world scenarios to make civics accessible.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
Border czar Tom Homan said no decision had been made about the exact nature of the cuts, which are supposed to take effect in two weeks.
A school in Manhattan was placed on lockdown Wednesday afternoon after shots were fired in a nearby park.
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.
Two men posing as Amazon delivery workers held a Connecticut homeowner at gunpoint while robbing him and his wife, police said.
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
Police in Danbury, Connecticut, are actively looking for a man who they believe fired a deadly gunshot that traveled through a wall and killed his neighbor.
There's plenty of sunshine is on the way to the Tri-State Area, but the First Alert Weather team is also tracking a round of snow later this week.
It was a mostly dry Sunday, until some snow squalls briefly hit the Tri-State Area on Sunday night.
A pastor in Morristown, New Jersey, says community members are too afraid to go outside after recent ICE activity.
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Priyatharsini Natarajan, 35, of Hillsborough, N.J. faces two first-degree murder charges in the death of her two boys, 5 and 7.
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
The New Jersey governor highlighted his achievements during his eight years in office in his final State of the State address.
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
Three people were sentenced Tuesday for their roles in murdering and dismembering a man and a woman in Amityville in February 2024.
The trial in the case of accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is finally in sight.
Hochul laid out plans to move New York toward universal child care, and restrict 3-D printed ghost guns in the state.
A new bill proposed in New York would target private businesses that don't quickly turn over surveillance footage after a crime. The legislation is named after the young employee killed at a Long Island CVS on Christmas Day.
Hochul said she would commit $1.7 billion in the next budget to expand child care in New York in her 2026 state of the state address.
A panel of judges on a federal appeals court ruled Thursday that a district court judge did not have the authority to order the release of Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil.
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot a man Wednesday night in north Minneapolis after allegedly being attacked by men with shovels during an arrest operation, three U.S. officials told CBS News.
Border czar Tom Homan said no decision had been made about the exact nature of the cuts, which are supposed to take effect in two weeks.
Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop is reflecting on his public career as he moves to New York for his next job.
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.
Nurses say health care benefits and workplace safety are their main reasons for striking, and are refusing to go back to work until their demands are met.
Loved ones of patients at hospitals in New York City are concerned about care as nurses continue to strike due to failed contract negotiations on Monday.
The New York State Nurses Association said it called for the strike as negotiations stalled with the city's wealthiest hospitals.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees, was found dead in his home in Massachusetts.
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According to the indictment, players on 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams fixed or attempted to fix 29 games.
Negotiations are ongoing, but John Harbaugh is expected to end up coaching the New York Giants.
The Kings (11-30) won their third straight to spoil the return of Knicks coach Mike Brown, who made his first appearance in Sacramento since being abruptly fired early in the 2024-25 season.
The New Orleans Pelicans edged the Brooklyn Nets 116-113 on Wednesday night.
The Ottawa Senators handed the New York Rangers a fifth consecutive loss, beating them 8-4 on Wednesday night.
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.
A three-year pilot run by the Brooklyn Justice Initiative and the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice aims to improve court compliance and reduce recidivism by meeting participants where they live.
Harlem native Teyana Taylor wins her first major acting honor at the 83rd Golden Globes Awards for her performance in Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another." Locals say it's a win for the whole neighborhood.
Legislation would protect and expand hunger programs and improve benefit security as New York pantries see rising demand.
The people and businesses of Ridgewood, Queens, have banded together to help those impacted by the recent apartment building fire.
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.
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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.
Red light therapy is the latest wellness trend lighting up social media, with influencers saying these devices can improve skin health and even slow aging. Dr. Alexis Young, a Dermatologist with Hackensack Meridian Health, explains the science.
Investigators said a suspect snuck up on a 27-year-old man and slashed him in the nose on Union Avenue in the Bronx.
Investigators said the 28-year-old driver and two pedestrians were injured in the crash on 5th Avenue and 110th Street.
Meanwhile, a longtime U.S. ally is pushing back on the Trump administration's interest in acquiring Greenland. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
Protesters in Minneapolis clashed with law enforcement overnight after another shooting involving federal immigration agents. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
