Wednesday's storm overwhelmed NYC sewer system in Queens, Mamdani says
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Wednesday night's storm, which soaked Brooklyn and Queens, was so powerful, the rain it dropped overwhelmed the city's sewer system.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Wednesday night's storm, which soaked Brooklyn and Queens, was so powerful, the rain it dropped overwhelmed the city's sewer system.
CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner on Thursday went to Hollis, Queens, where Mayor Zohran Mamdani visited with residents who lost a lot in the flooding.
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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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.
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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.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorsed three left-of-center candidates in the congressional Democratic primaries, and all three are set to win, CBS News projects.
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Anthony Constantino beat Robert Smullen in New York's 21st Congressional District.
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Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
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Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Thursday and Friday will be First Alert Weather Days in the New York City area, with high temperatures and the chance for strong storms.
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Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
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All three candidates backed by NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani were projected to win their Democratic primaries Tuesday night.
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Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
Firefighters in Hempstead used a ladder truck to free a seagull that got tangled in a rope above a busy street.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorsed three left-of-center candidates in the congressional Democratic primaries, and all three are set to win, CBS News projects.
Anthony Constantino beat Robert Smullen in New York's 21st Congressional District.
Democrat Cait Conley will challenge Republican Rep. Mike Lawler in the battle for New York's 17th Congressional District, which encompasses many of New York City's northern suburbs.
State Assemblyman Micah Lasher won the crowded primary race for New York's 12th Congressional District, CBS News projects.
Brad Lander has defeated two-term incumbent Congressman Dan Goldman for the Democratic nomination in New York's 10th Congressional District.
An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
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