Brooklyn nonprofit maps the risk of wildfires and flooding
First Street Foundation, based in DUMBO, aims to keep homeowners informed of the risk of natural disaster.
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First Street Foundation, based in DUMBO, aims to keep homeowners informed of the risk of natural disaster.
Among other things, the mayor's initiative will check the water drainage system across the five boroughs.
Dozens of cities could hit record highs as a record-breaking heat wave approaches the Midwest, Southeast and Mid-Atlantic, CBS2's Wendy Gillette reports.
Water came gushing out of a city pipe, turning a road into a river and partially submerging many parked cars, CBS2's Vanessa Murdock reported.
Hundreds of people in Long Island City are without water after a major water main break. As CBS2's John Dias reports, this isn't the first time they're dealing with this.
Once the sun came up and the flood water receded, CBS2's John Dias spoke with some residents who said their cars were also damaged in the 2021 water main break.
Water filled the streets and cars were nearly submerged following a massive water main break overnight in Long Island City, Queens. CBS2's John Dias has the latest from the scene.
A pipe ruptured at Union Square and flooded the street.
It was a rough Saturday for quite a few people due to the deluge and the flooding of their building.
CBS2's Astrid Martinez spoke to several tenants, who said they didn't have faith building operators would help them.
CBS2's Astrid Martinez spoke to frustrated tenants in Spring Valley who said this seems to happen every time there is heavy rain.
CBS2's Astrid Martinez speaks to frustrated tenants who say this happens a lot.
CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Streets were submerged in waist-deep water and first responders used boats to reach people who were trapped in their homes. CBS2's Kiran Dhillon reports.
Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco says he's asking for a meeting with the CEO of SUEZ Water.
CBS2's Cory James speaks to residents who once again are pumping out their homes.
Crews in boats navigated flooded streets to rescue people trapped in their homes. CBS2's Kiran Dhillon reports.
As CBS2's Kiran Dhillon reports, Oradell Reservoir spilled water into the Hackensack River, which then crested in a flood-prone area.
Police say nearby homes are being evacuated.
The mayor says a section of the basement was flooded with up to six feet of water.
The report says this will cause a significant increase in flooding in coastal areas.
Frustrations have boiled over for residents displaced by a storm in New Jersey last year.
After flooding in 2007, Sen. Chuck Schumer told residents flood mitigation was a top priority, but he couldn't get Congress and the White House to agree until now.
The National Weather Service says the beaches of southern Long Island could see large breaking waves up to 13 feet.
Queens neighbors were stranded on their street Monday after flooding from high tide. That meant kids who normally walk to school were in danger of missing the first day back.
Police are looking for the suspect who allegedly punched an MTA conductor on a Queens subway platform.
Jury selection is set to begin Tuesday in the trial of luxury real estate brokers Oren and Tal Alexander and their brother Alon on sex trafficking charges.
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Calgary Flames 2-1 in an overtime game on Monday night.
The New York Islanders defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 on Monday night in Canada.
The New York Giants officially introduced their new head coach John Harbaugh Tuesday.
Police are looking for the suspect who allegedly punched an MTA conductor on a Queens subway platform.
Jury selection is set to begin Tuesday in the trial of luxury real estate brokers Oren and Tal Alexander and their brother Alon on sex trafficking charges.
The New York Giants officially introduced their new head coach John Harbaugh Tuesday.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders joined striking New York City nurses on the picket line Tuesday.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
Many dangers lurk when the temperature plummets, including hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
The weekend of snow in the New York City area finally wrapped up overnight, but don't let it fool you. Temperatures are about to plummet.
Snow fell in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday morning and evening, leaving a good amount to measure in its wake.
David Grullon Jr. killed a 34-year-old Connecticut man after he fired a gun and the bullet went through the wall.
The New York Giants officially introduced their new head coach John Harbaugh Tuesday.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
Mikie Sherrill was inaugurated on Tuesday morning in Newark, becoming the first Democratic woman to hold New Jersey's highest office.
Many dangers lurk when the temperature plummets, including hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
Students in New Jersey will soon learn cursive in school, thanks to a law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
The weekend of snow in the New York City area finally wrapped up overnight, but don't let it fool you. Temperatures are about to plummet.
Snow fell in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday morning and evening, leaving a good amount to measure in its wake.
A Long Island nurse was seen on a nanny camera hitting a non-verbal child that he was caring for, leaving bruises on the boy's body.
The first of this weekend's two rounds of snow blanketed the Tri-State Area on Saturday.
Mikie Sherrill was inaugurated on Tuesday morning in Newark, becoming the first Democratic woman to hold New Jersey's highest office.
New Jersey will soon have its first female Democratic governor. Mikie Sherrill will be sworn into office Tuesday, succeeding Gov. Phil Murphy.
As his standoff with America's closest allies escalates, President Trump says not getting the Nobel Peace Prize means he's no longer obligated "to think purely of Peace."
Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
Shimamura most recently served as the City Department of Parks and Recreation's Manhattan borough commissioner, Mamdani said.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders joined striking New York City nurses on the picket line Tuesday.
New York City's largest nurses strike is now in Week 2 and it appears negotiations toward a deal remain at a standstill.
Negotiators for major New York City hospitals and the state nurses union returned to the bargaining table as the city's largest nurses strike enters a fifth day.
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.
Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child actress, was identified as the woman killed in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn.
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees, was found dead in his home in Massachusetts.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Calgary Flames 2-1 in an overtime game on Monday night.
The New York Islanders defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 on Monday night in Canada.
The New York Giants officially introduced their new head coach John Harbaugh Tuesday.
Alex Killorn broke a second-period tie, rugged newcomer Jeffrey Viel scored his first goal of the season and the Anaheim Ducks beat the New York Rangers 5-3 on Monday night.
Dillon Brooks scored 27 points, Devin Booker had 23 and the Suns beat the Nets 126-117 on Monday night.
Puppet shows, peaceful protests and acts of service helped families reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through a child's perspective.
Nearly 100 tenants from three different buildings managed by A&E Real Estate on the Upper West Side rallied on Monday.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
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.
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.
Wednesday will serve as a short break from the cold temperatures before it gets cold again this weekend. Meteorologist John Elliott has the latest forecast.
CBS News New York is hosting a blood drive Tuesday afternoon as the New York Blood Center says donations are critically low. CBS News New York's John Elliott reports.
The New York Giants formally introduced John Harbaugh as head coach Tuesday. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Looking for something to do in the city? Well you're in luck because the city's "Winter Outing" has returned.
Mikie Sherrill was sworn in as New Jersey governor at a ceremony on Tuesday in Newark. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
