Despite heat, there are signs of progress in flood-ravaged Orange County
As Mine Dock Road in Highland Falls gets rebuilt, members of the community show they're there for each other.
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NYC residents displaced by Ida looking for housing ahead of hotel eviction
Flooding and other damage caused by the storm forced nearly 400 families in the city to seek emergency housing.
Fed up with flooding, New Yorkers demand answers at town hall
The latest storm happened before Christmas and was so bad some families still can't get into their homes.
Death toll rises in western New York after winter storm
Buffalo remains under a state of emergency with full recovery likely still days away.
NYC denies all flood-related claims from remnants of Hurricane Ida
Residents have until the end of November to dispute the rejections and file a lawsuit.
Elizabeth, N.J. Residents Displaced By Remnants Of Hurricane Ida Now Say They Are Being Booted From Hotels
Frustrations have boiled over for residents displaced by a storm in New Jersey last year.
New Yorkers Face Tuesday Deadline To Apply For Ida Relief; New Jersey Has Until Wednesday
Residents can use the money for rental assistance and home repairs not covered by insurance.
FEMA Extends Application Deadline For New Jersey Residents Affected By Ida
New Jersey residents recovering from Hurricane Ida have more time to apply for federal assistance.
New Jersey Senators Warn New FEMA Guidelines Would Raise Flood Insurance Premiums
FEMA declined an on-camera interview, but told CBS2 it expects more people to purchase flood insurance.
2 New FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers In New Jersey
Other disaster recovery centers opened earlier this week in Bergen, Hunterdon and Mercer counties.
FEMA Reimburses $600 Million To Health And Hospitals Corporation For Expanded Capacity, Staffing During Pandemic
New York Sen. Chuck Schumer says FEMA tried to deprive the city's public hospital system of the funds because it didn't build or rent new facilities for COVID patients.
Ida's Aftermath: Business Owners In Hard-Hit Mamaroneck Keeping Their Spirits Up As Recovery Continues
Businesses in the Westchester County village are working to recover, but the process requires patience, hard work, and a good measure of optimism.
New Jersey Businesses Recovering From Ida's Wrath Grateful For Every Bit Of Assistance
On Friday, Essex, Hudson, Mercer and Union counties were added to the major disaster declaration for damages from Ida.
Ida's Aftermath: Manville, N.J. Resident Recounts How Flood Waters Went From His Ankles To Shoulders In Minutes
The clean-up from Ida in the hard-hit town of Manville is far from over.
Montclair Business Owners Hit Hard By Ida Fear More Severe Weather Will Cause Permanent Damage
For now, people in the community are doing what they can to help each other out.
Ida's Aftermath: Homeowner Concerned Most Of His Property Could Be Washed Away With 1 More Big Storm
The usually tranquil Ho-Ho-Kus Brook swelled more than 10 feet, flooding homes and turning backyards into a fast-moving river.
President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration In Parts Of New York And New Jersey, Authorizing Federal Aid For Storm Victims
President Biden signed a declaration to pump out federal funds to the local level, which will help New Yorkers in dire need.
Ida Aftermath: Leaders Of New Jersey Counties Not On Federal Disaster Declaration List Say They Should Be
Twenty seven people died in New Jersey as a result of the remnants of Hurricane Ida and four people remain missing, three in Passaic County and one in Essex County.
Yonkers Sanitation Workers Spend Labor Day Clearing Debris From Homes Damaged By Ida
On this Labor Day, countless homeowners and workers were laboring, cleaning up debris and totaling up the damage from Ida.
Gov. Murphy Visits Parts Of New Jersey Devastated By Ida, Says State Really Needs Help From Federal Government
Officials say 27 people have died and at least four remain missing in the devastating flooding in New Jersey.
Ida Aftermath: What Do You Do If You Didn't Have Flood Insurance Before The Storm Hit?
In the hours after Ida, many are scrambling to figure out what they lost and what exactly is covered under their insurance policies.
FEMA Launches Nationwide Program To Help People Pay For COVID-19 Funeral Costs
The federal government in early April will start offering financial assistance to help cover funeral costs for people who have died of COVID-19.
New FEMA-Run Mass COVID Vaccination Site Opens In Newark
The site will be open seven days a week, and can vaccinate 6,000 people a day.
COVID Vaccine: Mega Vaccination Site Opens At National Guard Armory In Yonkers
It didn't take long for thousands of people to sign up. The site is part of state and federal efforts to reach hard-hit communities.
Sen. Schumer And Rep. Ocasio-Cortez: FEMA To Reimburse COVID Funeral Costs To Families With Financial Need
Sen. Chuck Schumer and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are spreading the word to help families who lost loved ones to the coronavirus.
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Bus carrying Farmingdale High School band crashes in New York's Orange County; 2 dead, multiple injuries reported
Two women were killed in the crash - a 43-year-old from Massapequa and a 77-year-old from Farmingdale.
Farmingdale community members react to deadly bus crash
Classmates said they were told the students on board the bus were freshmen.
NYPD: Cyclist struck, killed by school bus driver in Brooklyn
It happened around 3:15 p.m. Thursday on Fort Hamilton Parkway in Borough Park.
Drugs found in secret compartment inside Bronx day care
Inside the compartment, investigators say they found more fentanyl and other drugs, totaling more than five kilos.
12 alleged gang members indicted for crimes in the Bronx
The suspects, ages 16-21, are allegedly responsible for 11 shootings between February 2021 and June of this year.
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Bus carrying Farmingdale High School band crashes in New York's Orange County; 2 dead, multiple injuries reported
Two women were killed in the crash - a 43-year-old from Massapequa and a 77-year-old from Farmingdale.
Farmingdale community members react to deadly bus crash
Classmates said they were told the students on board the bus were freshmen.
NYPD: Cyclist struck, killed by school bus driver in Brooklyn
It happened around 3:15 p.m. Thursday on Fort Hamilton Parkway in Borough Park.
Drugs found in secret compartment inside Bronx day care
Inside the compartment, investigators say they found more fentanyl and other drugs, totaling more than five kilos.
12 alleged gang members indicted for crimes in the Bronx
The suspects, ages 16-21, are allegedly responsible for 11 shootings between February 2021 and June of this year.
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First Alert Weather: Another nice day, before rain moves back in
Today we'll see mostly sunshine and low humidity with temperatures in the low 70s, but our First Alert Weather team is tracking rain that could impact your weekend plans.
Westport Police discuss rise in carjackings, car thefts
Authorities say the thieves are using stolen vehicles from Westport to commit crimes in other areas.
First Alert Weather: Mostly sunny, low humidity
It looks like a picture perfect day with sunshine, low humidity and highs in the mid-70s.
2 arrested in connection to Aston Martin theft in Westport
A 39-year-old and a 16-year-old are facing multiple charges.
First Alert Weather: Sunny and breezy with highs in mid-70s
After yesterday's rain, things are clearing up for the rest of the week. Today will be sunny, breezy and less humid, with highs in the low-to-mid 70s.
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N.J. H.S. football officiating crew accused of racial bias
The Plainfield High School football coach says 36 penalties were called against his team, and it cost them the game.
Water main break shuts down major roadway in Warren, New Jersey
Crews are on the scene trying to make repairs, as the water runs out of the ground and floods a nearby parking lot.
First Alert Weather: Another nice day, before rain moves back in
Today we'll see mostly sunshine and low humidity with temperatures in the low 70s, but our First Alert Weather team is tracking rain that could impact your weekend plans.
Project Kind opens new donation location in Montclair
They have opened their second official Kindness Closet, where people can pick up donated clothing and food.
Coach USA's decision to drop certain bus routes impacts many N.J. residents
In Newark, where 50% of the population doesn't drive, commuters say they're overwhelmed by the decision.
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Farmingdale community members react to deadly bus crash
Classmates said they were told the students on board the bus were freshmen.
Jewish leaders on LI ask for more police ahead of Yom Kippur
At least three synagogues in Nassau County and two in Suffolk County received threats during Rosh Hashanah.
Driver arraigned in Massapequa crash that killed 4 family members
Prosecutors said Michael DeAngelo was speeding and high on fentanyl and cocaine when he crashed into two cars last August, killing a 60-year-old man and three children.
Diaper banks helping parents in need on Long Island
Nonprofits and volunteers across our region are helping babies in need.
Man who fled war in Ukraine helps rescue after car goes into L.I. bay
Volodymyr Zubko, who has only been in the U.S. for four days, heard the collision from his bedroom and took action.
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Venezuelan asylum seekers in NYC say working will change their lives
Nonprofit Project Rousseau is working nonstop to help the newcomers file work authorization papers.
Mayor Adams: Allowing Venezuelan asylum seekers to work is not enough
Despite them getting temporary protective status and work permits, Hizzoner claims the numbers still don't add up.
Ex-Trump aide Cassidy Hutchinson says Giuliani groped her on Jan. 6
Rudy Giuliani has denied Cassidy Hutchinson's claims.
Hochul: Biden "has heard me loud and clear" on asylum seeker crisis
The meeting Tuesday came as Staten Islanders protested the arrival of migrants at a former senior facility.
NY Republicans challenge newly signed voting legislation
New York congressional members filed a lawsuit, saying the laws try to remove basic safeguards on absentee voting.
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Sufjan Stevens relearning to walk after rare autoimmune disorder
Earlier this month, Sufjan Stevens said he was transferred to acute rehab, where he is undergoing intensive physical therapy after being diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder.
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The CDC says more than 1 in 4 older adults falls each year, but fewer than half tell their doctor about it.
Free COVID test kits are coming back. Here's how to get them.
The Biden administration is also pouring $600 million into more COVID tests manufacturing across the U.S.
Mount Sinai study shows health disparities in preschoolers
Mount Sinai studied nearly 4,000 preschool students in Harlem; Bogota, Columbia, and Madrid, Spain.
Alarming rise in child fentanyl deaths nationwide
A Yale University professor found fentanyl deaths in kids under 5 jumped 590% from 2018 to 2021.
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Bronx native reflects on photographing hip-hop history
Hip-hop icons like Fat Joe credit him for documenting the music, the battles, the breakdancing and the art.
"The Amazing Race" set to return for milestone 35th season
The Emmy Award-winning series returns for its biggest season yet with 90-minute original episodes starting Wednesday, Sept. 27.
Sufjan Stevens relearning to walk after rare autoimmune disorder
Earlier this month, Sufjan Stevens said he was transferred to acute rehab, where he is undergoing intensive physical therapy after being diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder.
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky debut newborn son Riot Rose
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Billy Miller, "The Young and the Restless" actor, dies at 43
Miller died on Friday, Sept. 15, in Austin, Texas, just two days before what would have been his 44th birthday.
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N.J. H.S. football officiating crew accused of racial bias
The Plainfield High School football coach says 36 penalties were called against his team, and it cost them the game.
Gausman pitches streaking Blue Jays past Yankees
New York (76-76) dropped its third straight as its improbable postseason hopes keep dwindling away.
Vientos homers twice, Senga goes 6 innings, Mets beat Marlins
The Mets clinched the three-game series against the playoff-contending Marlins.
Driussi scores in 44th minute to help Austin tie Red Bulls
The Red Bulls used an own-goal by Austin midfielder Emiliano Rigoni to grab a 1-0 lead in the 7th minute.
Orlando City clinches playoff spot, despite loss to NYCFC
NYCFC is 5-0-1 in its last six home matches with Orlando City.
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Looking back 45 years after Greenpoint Oil Spill discovery
In 1978, a Coast Guard helicopter on routine patrol found oil flowing into the Newtown Creek.
Advocates help uplift South Asian abuse survivors in NYC
Studies show nearly half of South Asian people in the United States report experiencing gender-based violence.
East Harlem monument honors Hurricane Maria victims
Six years after Hurricane Maria, Puerto Ricans are still struggling to rebuild.
Riverdale residents blame retaining wall for flooding
Residents and business owners on a stretch of Riverdale Avenue say a retaining wall is causing properties to flood.
Mount Sinai study shows health disparities in preschoolers
Mount Sinai studied nearly 4,000 preschool students in Harlem; Bogota, Columbia, and Madrid, Spain.
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Photos: Crowd turns chaotic during Union Square giveaway
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
Photos: Crane catches fire, partially collapses in NYC
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
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The Grammy Award winning singer who graced the stage for generations died at the age of 96.
Inside the Gilgo Beach murders investigation
A suspect has been charged in connection with a long-unsolved string of killings known as the Gilgo Beach murders.
Macy's 4th of July fireworks show dazzles NYC skyline
The 47th annual Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks Show lit up the skies over the East River on Tuesday night.
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Students expected to return to Farmingdale H.S. after deadly bus crash
Students are expected to return to Farmingdale High School on Thursday after a deadly bus crash in Orange County. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3Rq9DcI
Police: Faulty front tire may have caused deadly Orange County bus crash
We're learning new information about what may have caused a bus crash that killed at least two people and injured dozens more on a busy interstate in Orange County. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3Rq1LYI
Monument at East Harlem apartment complex honors Hurricane Maria victims
It's been six years since the deadliest storm to hit Puerto Rico, Hurricane Maria. CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell shows us how Puerto Ricans in East Harlem continue to honor the lives lost. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3RoS8cM
First Alert Forecast: CBS2 9/21/23 Evening Weather
CBS New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for September 21 at 5 p.m.
Bronx DA: 12 indicted on charges for multiple shootings
Twelve young men have been indicted on charges, including murder and attempted murder, for violent crimes that officials say terrorized Bronx neighborhoods. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3ZpecWI
