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.
A Monday strike deadline is fast approaching as New York University and unionized, non-tenured faculty work to reach an agreement.
The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after.
The Yorktown, New York, community continues to grieve the loss of 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman.
The Montreal Canadiens beat the New York Islanders 7-3 on Saturday night.
Spring has finally arrived in New York City after one of the most brutal winters the city has experienced in recent years.
A Monday strike deadline is fast approaching as New York University and unionized, non-tenured faculty work to reach an agreement.
The Yorktown, New York, community continues to grieve the loss of 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman.
Spring has finally arrived in New York City after one of the most brutal winters the city has experienced in recent years.
A Long Island teenager accused of killing his ex-girlfriend in November allegedly plotted to burglarize the victim's home.
An upstate New York man admitted to leaving harassing and threatening voicemail messages to a family member of slain UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
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The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
A New Jersey teen attending yeshiva school in Israel is back home after a journey that took him through three countries, at times on foot.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill accused ICE of ignoring the concerns of Roxbury residents after it bought the vacant warehouse on Route 46.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.
Montclair School District Board of Education members broke down in tears as they voted to close Renaissance Middle School.
A Long Island teenager accused of killing his ex-girlfriend in November allegedly plotted to burglarize the victim's home.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
A driver was indicted on manslaughter and assault charges Thursday in a deadly crash that killed two teenagers on Long Island back in January.
The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
The Trump administration has been strategizing methods and options to secure or extract Iran's nuclear materials, according to multiple sources, as the military campaign against Tehran enters a more uncertain phase.
New York and New Jersey lawmakers have announced a bipartisan, bi-state bill to address E-ZPass late fees.
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.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
The Montreal Canadiens beat the New York Islanders 7-3 on Saturday night.
Charlotte FC beat the New York Red Bulls 6-1 on Saturday night.
The New York Knicks outlasted the Brooklyn Nets 93-92 on Friday night for their fifth consecutive victory.
The Washington Capitals beat the New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Friday night.
Fifth-seeded St. John's beat Northern Iowa 79-53 on Friday night for its second NCAA Tournament victory since 2000.
A new performing arts venue with a focus on immigrant stories is opening in Upper Manhattan this fall. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley got an exclusive tour of the construction that will give The People's Theatre its first home in more than 15 years.
Members of the Apollo Theater, where Kiki Shepard left her mark for 15 years, reflect on her legacy after the Harlem icon's death at age 74.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
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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.
A strike deadline is set for Monday as NYU attempts to reach an agreement with unionized, non-tenured faculty. CBS News New York's Noelle Lilley reports.
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Friday night's win was big for St. John's, but come tournament time, that just means you've earned the right to do it all over again. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston reports.
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The Yorktown, New York, community continues to grieve the loss of 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman, who was shot and killed Thursday in Chicago, where she was attending college. Police are questioning a person of interest in the case as her hometown shows support for her family. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
