Phase 2 of NYC's Battery Park Resiliency Plan is underway
Phase 2 of the Battery Park Resiliency Project is underway, and it will mean a piece of public art has been eliminated to install flood protection.
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Phase 2 of the Battery Park Resiliency Project is underway, and it will mean a piece of public art has been eliminated to install flood protection.
Just one nasty rainstorm can put New York City's subway system underwater, sending people scrambling to safety. Here's what can be done to prevent the flooding and protect riders.
"These young girls died because a for-profit camp put profit over safety."
The intense rain storms put a strain on NYC's infrastructure, causing deadly flooding and renewed concerns about basement apartments.
Two people died Thursday in NYC when flash flooding filled basements from Crown Heights, Brooklyn, to Washington Heights in Upper Manhattan.
Central Park saw its highest rainfall total in more than 100 years, while LaGuardia and Newark airports also topped their previous records.
The 39-year-old man was killed in a flooded basement in Crown Heights, while a 43-year-old man was found dead inside a boiler room in Washington Heights. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
An intense rain storm swept through New York City on Thursday, causing flash flooding and two deaths. So what is the city doing to address the problem, and what more can be done? We spoke with the Department of Environmental Protection to find out.
For riders, the agency blame game doesn't change the commute they potentially face Thursday with heavy rain expected.
The hurricane is packing up to 120 mph winds, and up to 25 inches of rain are expected. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler has the latest.
The worst of the nor'easter may be behind Jersey Shore communities hit hard by coastal flooding.
A nor'easter that's bearing down on the NYC area continues to cause flooding concerns Monday for Long Island and New Jersey. CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku, Jennifer McLogan and Vanessa Murdock have the latest on conditions around the area.
It's a First Alert Weather Day as the storm threatens another round of coastal flooding Monday afternoon. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock and Natalie Duddridge have team coverage.
Emergency officials warn portions of the Garden State are forecasted to experience moderate to major coastal flooding, along with sustained winds of up to 60 mph. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the latest from Point Pleasant.
CBS News New York hears from Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden for an update on the storm response.
CBS News' Rob Marciano reports from Asbury Park, where the next high tide is expected shortly after noon Monday.
It's a First Alert Weather Day as we feel the effects of a powerful nor'easter, forcing some of the area under a state of emergency. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook, Christina Fan and Kristie Keleshian have team coverage.
We're gearing up for a round of wet weather in and around NYC, as a nor'easter takes aim at the East Coast this holiday weekend.
When disaster strikes, the last thing you need to think about is being ripped off, but officials say it's happening across Long Island's eastern county.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Weather Service have expanded an online tool that visualizes U.S. flooding forecasts.
Wednesday's hearing was the first time parents of the victims spoke to the Legislature publicly.
We're nearing the end of the Hurricane Erin's impacts on the East Coast, but people are still asked to play it safe by the beach. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
New York City beaches will have red flags up as Hurricane Erin causes dangerous surf along the coast. Commissioner of the New York City Office of Emergency Management, Zachary Iscol, details the plans in place to keep New Yorkers safe.
Queens Borough President Donovan Richards said last week's storm brough Bayside three times the amount of flooding it normally gets in a month.
Queens Borough President Donovan Richards said last week's storm brought Bayside three times the amount of flooding it would normally get in a month and that the infrastructure could not keep up. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
An Extreme Cold Warning is in place across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut through 1 p.m. Sunday.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to endorse Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy's grandson, a source familiar confirmed to CBS News.
Terrance Gore, a former outfielder and three-time World Series champion known for his blazing speed on the base paths, has died at 34 years old, according to Major League Baseball officials.
New York City officials are expanding efforts to make sure all residents stay safe during Saturday night's dangerously cold conditions.
Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Saturday, saying her family is willing to pay for the safe return of their mother.
An Extreme Cold Warning is in place across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut through 1 p.m. Sunday.
New York City officials are expanding efforts to make sure all residents stay safe during Saturday night's dangerously cold conditions.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued an executive order he says will protect New Yorkers from "abusive immigration enforcement" by the Trump administration.
New York City police are searching for three suspects accused of trying to break into homes on Staten Island and in one case stealing a luxury car.
After their building managers were arrested on fraud charges, tenants in Queens say their apartments were left in chaos.
An Extreme Cold Warning is in place across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut through 1 p.m. Sunday.
A Connecticut man was arrested after allegedly driving drunk in the Bronx and hitting pedestrians on a sidewalk Friday.
Parts of New York and Connecticut could see snow Friday into Saturday. A First Alert Weather Day is in effect for the weekend due to dangerously cold temperatures.
Bundle up — New York City and the Tri-State Area's stretch of dangerously cold weather continues, and it's sticking around longer than anyone would like.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were pivotal during America's birth. This year, as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday, CBS News New York is highlighting the hidden history in our own back yard.
An Extreme Cold Warning is in place across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut through 1 p.m. Sunday.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are preparing for what is expected to be the coldest weather of the season so far this weekend.
The Democratic primary race for the Congressional seat vacated by Gov. Mikie Sherrill is too close to call.
Gateway Tunnel construction may resume after a federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump's funding freeze for New York and New Jersey's $16 billion infrastructure project.
The entire Tri-State Area will be under an Extreme Cold Warning as dangerously cold temperatures settle in, along with some snow.
A Long Island man accused of driving drunk and killing a Nassau County police officer appeared in court Friday. Matthew Smith entered a not guilty plea.
The entire Tri-State Area will be under an Extreme Cold Warning as dangerously cold temperatures settle in, along with some snow.
The goal is to get patients drunk and high at a new research lab on the border of Nassau County and Queens.
The Patchogue-Medford School District said in a letter that the Suffolk County Department of Health alerted them about an infectious person in the school community.
Parts of New York and Connecticut could see snow Friday into Saturday. A First Alert Weather Day is in effect for the weekend due to dangerously cold temperatures.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to endorse Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy's grandson, a source familiar confirmed to CBS News.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued an executive order he says will protect New Yorkers from "abusive immigration enforcement" by the Trump administration.
President Trump late Friday addressed a video posted to his social media account that included a racist depiction of Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, telling reporters he didn't see the part that showed the former president and first lady.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are preparing for what is expected to be the coldest weather of the season so far this weekend.
The Democratic primary race for the Congressional seat vacated by Gov. Mikie Sherrill is too close to call.
Mount Sinai and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield failed to reach a contract agreement by Dec. 31, which means about 9,000 Mount Sinai physicians are no longer considered in-network.
Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery is set to become the first on the East Coast to offer human composting.
The goal is to get patients drunk and high at a new research lab on the border of Nassau County and Queens.
The Patchogue-Medford School District said in a letter that the Suffolk County Department of Health alerted them about an infectious person in the school community.
Day 25 of the New York City nurses strike saw protests, arrests and some progress in the negotiations.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Two-for-one tickets are returning for New York City's Off-Broadway Week.
The sheriff says the note was sent to a local Arizona news station, which agreed not to report on it, following the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Popular singer-songwriter Noah Kahan will be bringing his tour to New York City this summer. "The Great Divide" tour will stop at Citi Field on July 18.
Terrance Gore, a former outfielder and three-time World Series champion known for his blazing speed on the base paths, has died at 34 years old, according to Major League Baseball officials.
The Nets used an 80-point first half to beat the short-handed Wizards 127-113 on Saturday.
Ryan's father led the Jets from 2009-14, including back-to-back appearances in the AFC Championship Game.
Daniss Jenkins scored 18 points in his last game as a two-way player and the Detroit Pistons routed New York 118-80 on Friday night to end the Knicks' winning streak at eight games.
The New York Knicks are acquiring guard Jose Alvarado from the New Orleans Pelicans, according to a person with knowledge of the trade deal.
After their building managers were arrested on fraud charges, tenants in Queens say their apartments were left in chaos.
Harlem's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture centennial anniversary began last year, and 2026 marks 100 years since the library became owner of its namesake's personal collection, making it a full-fledged research center.
Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery is set to become the first on the East Coast to offer human composting.
Dozens of middle school girls celebrated National Girls and Women in Sports Day at the Brooklyn Basketball Training Center on Wednesday.
A group of senior dancers aged 70 and up shine on stage at the Korean Community Services' center in Queens. They practice in Flushing twice a week and perform at events citywide.
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.
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.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for February 7 at 7 p.m.
A cat was rescued from the bitter cold near the Northern State Parkway on Long Island.
It's been one week since Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today Show" co-host Savannah Guthrie, went missing in what authorities believe was an abduction. Andres Gutierrez reports.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of 3 Doors Down, has died at age 47 after a battle with kidney cancer.
Former Kansas City Royals outfielder Terrance Gore has died at age 34.
