Elizabeth, NJ, still rebuilding following flooding from Ida
Four people were killed after becoming trapped in their ground-floor apartments at the Oakwood Plaza complex.
Four people were killed after becoming trapped in their ground-floor apartments at the Oakwood Plaza complex.
As we look back at Ida one year later, business owners across the city have had a hard time getting the help they needed to cover their costs. Now, on the anniversary of that storm, CBS2's Hannah Kliger shows us how help came unexpectedly to a handful of Brooklyn businesses in need.
Thursday marks one year since remnants of Hurricane Ida hit the Tri-State Area. The storm devastated parts of the region and took dozens of lives. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge spoke to local and state officials who announced plans to make our region more resilient.
The money will be used to help homeowners and low-income renters impacted by the storm.
Heavy rain often overflows the city's sewer system because most of it is covered by surfaces that don't absorb water.
Gov. Murphy says the storm killed 30 people in New Jersey, the highest death toll of any state.
Mayor Adams and other officials announced their plans to make the city more resilient in the event of another devastating storm like Ida. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge has more.
The governor shared an update on New Jersey's resiliency plan Thursday.
The mayor and officials made a climate-related announcement Thursday morning in Queens.
As we mark one year since Ida, we're learning more about what's being done to prevent it from happening again
Hundreds of cars were as good as driftwood last year when remnants of Ida flooded our vital roadways.
It's been almost a year since the remnants of Hurricane Ida flooded our thoroughfares, sweeping up dozens of cars in its wake. CBS2's Ali Bauman investigated how the state and city are working to prevent these roads from becoming rivers again.
Flood water from the nearby Blind Brook remains a serious threat, so many are considering selling their homes.
A year after torrential rain spun off from Hurricane Ida flooded their neighborhood, residents in one suburb have a big decision to make -- should they stay put, or should they sell their homes and see them torn down? CBS2's Tony Aiello visited the village of Rye Brook.
Flash flooding is happening now in places where it hasn't before.
For the one-year anniversary of Ida, we're reflecting on the flash flooding that stole lives and looking ahead to the future. Will a warming climate lead to more flash flooding in the Tri-State Area? CBS2's Vanessa Murdock shares projections made by climate scientists.
This year, in advance of the busiest part of the storm season, a stop-gap measure is being implemented.
We're approaching one year since Ida slammed our area and Central Queens suffered devastating effects of record rainfall from the remnants of the hurricane. CBS2's Mary Calvi reports the city is stepping up with some new protective measures.
It has been almost a year since Hurricane Ida's deadly fury hit the Tri-State Area. Lives were lost and homes were destroyed. CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis went to the city to see what's being done to prevent the impact of another Ida.
But all that's about to change as Sept. 6 is the day everyone will return to refurbished Cresskill schools.
The remnants of Hurricane Ida destroyed the middle and highs schools in Cresskill. Students have not been back since. That will change this week, CBS2's Vanessa Murdock reports.
Ida came down hard on East Elmhurst, quickly flooding the streets and people's homes, CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
A year after the remnants of the Hurricane struck our area, CBS2 is checking in with those who were hit hard.
Princeton University students began a hunger strike on Friday in solidarity with the millions of Palestinians in Gaza as Israel's war against Hamas continues.
Mika Zibenejad scored twice in the Rangers' 4-3 win over the Hurricanes in Game 1 of the NHL Playoffs second-round series at Madison Square Garden.
Rafael Navarro scored early, Cole Bassett had an assist and a late goal and Zack Steffen notched his first clean sheet with Colorado as the Rapids beat NYCFC for the first time at rainy Citi Field.
Juan Soto hit a three-run double that snapped a seventh-inning tie and the New York Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers as rain fell at Yankee Stadium.
Randy Arozarena hit a tying home run off Edwin Díaz with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Rays went on to finish a three-game sweep of the Mets.
NYC's Met Museum is where the Met Gala is held each year, and 2024 is no different. Here's a look at the history of the museum and why the gala takes place there.
NYC's Five Boro Bike Tour starts in Manhattan, then covers 40 miles to the end on Staten Island. It's the largest charitable bike ride in the U.S.
The theme of the Met Gala stems from the latest exhibition by the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion." This year's theme goes hand-in-hand with a dress code, dubbed "The Garden of Time."
Multiple bomb threats were made against synagogues in New York City on Saturday, according to the New York City Police Department.
Aaron Judge was ejected for the first time in his career in the seventh inning, Anthony Rizzo hit a three-run homer to cap a four-run third and the New York Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3.
I-95 fully reopened in both directions Sunday in Norwalk, Connecticut, days after a tanker truck caught fire and badly damaged a bridge.
Northbound lanes of I-95 have reopened in Norwalk, Connecticut after crews demolished a bridge that was damaged in a tanker truck fire.
As we progress into Sunday, light showers will become a steady rain, which may be moderate to heavy at times.
The I-95 overpass in Norwalk, Connecticut that was damaged in a fiery tanker truck crash is being demolished, but the highway remains partially closed.
Interstate 95 in Norwalk, Connecticut is closed in both directions after a fuel truck crashed and burst into flames Thursday morning.
Princeton University students began a hunger strike on Friday in solidarity with the millions of Palestinians in Gaza as Israel's war against Hamas continues.
Rutgers University is responding to requests made by pro-Palestinian protesters after demonstrators dismantled their on-campus encampment Thursday.
As we progress into Sunday, light showers will become a steady rain, which may be moderate to heavy at times.
A special general election will be held in New Jersey in September to fill the House of Representatives seat left vacant by late Rep. Donald Payne Jr.
A house explosion in South River, N.J. left one person dead and another critically injured Tuesday night. Investigators are trying to figure out what may have caused the explosion.
The land in East Farmingdale, near Republic Airport, has been vacant since the 1990s.
As we progress into Sunday, light showers will become a steady rain, which may be moderate to heavy at times.
The controversial New York City congestion pricing tolls set to start June 30 are facing another lawsuit, this time from Long Island.
Isis Navarro Reyes, of New York, allegedly posted TikTok videos marketing weight loss drugs that appeared to be Ozempic, Mesofrance and Axcion.
The suspect in a Long Island car crash that killed one man and three children in August 2023 has agreed to a plea deal.
A special general election will be held in New Jersey in September to fill the House of Representatives seat left vacant by late Rep. Donald Payne Jr.
Hope Hicks, one of former President Donald Trump's closest aides for years, told jurors how she handled the fallout from "hush money" payments made to two women before the 2016 election.
President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to 19 recipients.
The controversial New York City congestion pricing tolls set to start June 30 are facing another lawsuit, this time from Long Island.
Rep. Donald Payne Jr. was remembered as "a true hero to the people of New Jersey" at his funeral Thursday in Newark.
A New Jersey teenager says making music helps bring him to a better place as he fights cancer.
Dutch medical device maker Philips says it's reached a $1.1 billion deal in the United States to settle lawsuits over faulty sleep machines in a case that's rocked the company.
Vicky Dennis went to the hospital with strange symptoms when she had COVID. Doctors found she had two undiagnosed, life-threatening diseases and needed a liver transplant to survive.
Joel Embiid has been experiencing Bell's palsy symptoms, he said after Philadelphia's 125-114 win over the New York Knicks.
A New Jersey woman has received a first-of-its-kind transplant using a modified pig kidney along with a heart pump.
Bernard Hill died Sunday at 79. The actor was known for his roles in "Lord of the Rings" and "Titanic."
Madonna put on a free concert in Rio de Janeiro, turning a stretch of Copacabana beach into an enormous dance floor.
NYC's Met Museum is where the Met Gala is held each year, and 2024 is no different. Here's a look at the history of the museum and why the gala takes place there.
"Sunday Morning" has an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the country singer's first post-stroke song, "Where That Came From," which blends art with artificial intelligence in a recording that captures Travis' country heart.
The theme of the Met Gala stems from the latest exhibition by the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion." This year's theme goes hand-in-hand with a dress code, dubbed "The Garden of Time."
Mika Zibenejad scored twice in the Rangers' 4-3 win over the Hurricanes in Game 1 of the NHL Playoffs second-round series at Madison Square Garden.
Rafael Navarro scored early, Cole Bassett had an assist and a late goal and Zack Steffen notched his first clean sheet with Colorado as the Rapids beat NYCFC for the first time at rainy Citi Field.
Juan Soto hit a three-run double that snapped a seventh-inning tie and the New York Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers as rain fell at Yankee Stadium.
Randy Arozarena hit a tying home run off Edwin Díaz with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Rays went on to finish a three-game sweep of the Mets.
Pinch hitter Austin Shenton's bases-loaded walk scored a tiebreaking run in the eighth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Mets 3-1 on Saturday night.
Millions of stamps designed by Brooklyn artist, Kim Parker, are decorating postage envelopes nationwide.
"Swans of Harlem" tells the story of five ballerinas in the early days of Dance Theatre of Harlem.
In light of budget cuts to New York City's public library systems, a Park Slope man decided to launch a fundraiser to support the Brooklyn Public Library.
CBS New York's Elle McLogan spoke with 90-year-old Sylvia Hack about her decades of service to her neighborhood.
Three middle school girls are co-champions after winning the Under 14 division at the National Girls Chess Championship.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
Vanessa Murdock has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News at 6:30 p.m.
The annual Five Boro Bike Tour made its way across New York City, even in the rain. It's the world's largest charitable bike tour. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
All lanes of I-95 in Norwalk, Connecticut are open again after a fiery tanker truck crash damaged a bridge.
Police are looking for the driver who struck and injured a woman and 8-year-old girl when they were crossing the street in Brooklyn.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries answers questions on Israel, Republicans in Congress, the stakes of the upcoming election and more during a wide-ranging conversation with Norah O'Donnell.