First Alert Weather: Falling humidity in NYC setting up perfect Friday
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News at Noon.
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New York City's 4th of July fireworks show returns to the West Side over the Hudson River next week.
New York City opened 50 free, public pools Thursday, including Astoria Pool where the mayor helped kick off the summer season. CBS New York's Dave Carlin has the story.
FDNY crews pulled an e-bike with a lithium-ion battery out of the burning building in Midwood, but it was not immediately clear if it caused the fire. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian reports.
Experts are urging people to practice water safety before going for a swim. To educate about swim safety and best practices for the pool and beach, is Shawn Slevin --- founder and executive director of the Swim Strong Foundation.
New York City is opening its 50 free, public pools across the five boroughs starting Thursday, June 27 -- the first day of summer break for public school kids.
With New York City public schools out for summer, kids under 18 can still get free breakfast and lunch at several locations across the city.
It's officially summer in New York City. Schools are out, and pools are open. Dozens of free public pools open across the city Thursday.
The MTA board voted Wednesday to officially put congestion pricing on hold. CBS New York's Derick Waller has a look at what that means for other projects.
Police say two people were shot and the MTA bus was struck when gunfire rang out in Harlem. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian reports from the scene.
George Latimer's blowout 17-point victory over incumbent Rep. Jamaal Bowman in New York's 16th Congressional District got national attention, but the races that will determine whether the Democrats prevail in Washington were often a whole lot quieter. CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has more on the New York races that could play a key role in flipping control of Congress.
Gov. Kathy Hochul's decision to put a pause on congestion pricing has forced the MTA board to consider Wednesday what projects might have to be scrapped or put on hold. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Uber drivers in New York staged a protest Wednesday, saying they are being locked out of the app and losing money.
With the July 4th just a week away, CBS news law enforcement contributor and former deputy commissioner with the NYPD, Richard Esposito, discusses the difficulty of dealing with illegal fireworks in the city.
The MTA board is expected to formally put congestion pricing on pause and lay out what New Yorkers will not be getting without the anticipated revenue. CBS New York's Derick Waller has the latest.
Westchester County Executive George Latimer defeated incumbent Rep. Jamaal Bowman in an expensive primary race for New York District 16, CBS News projects. CBS New York's Christina Fan has reaction from both sides.
The Associated Press projects Larinda Hooks has won in the hotly contested Democratic primary for a Queens Assembly seat, beating former state senator and convicted felon Hiram Monserrate.
Former CNN political analyst John Avlon has won the Democratic nomination in the 1st Congressional District on Long Island, defeating Stony Brook University professor emeritus Nancy Goroff.
Former CNN political analyst John Avlon has won the Democratic nomination in the 1st Congressional District on Long Island, defeating Stony Brook University professor emeritus Nancy Goroff.
The race between Rep. Jamaal Bowman and Westchester County Executive George Latimer became the most expensive House primary in history.
Luciano Taveras, 74, and his 77-year-old wife Maria were killed and dozens of people are now displaced after their apartment building caught fire in Washington Heights. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
Mayor Eric Adams and the Department of Transportation announced the program's return Tuesday, calling it the "Summer of Possibility."
It's Democratic Primary Election Day in New York, and all eyes are on the Jamaal Bowman-George Latimer race in New York's 16th Congressional District. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
The search is on for a suspect in a deadly shooting in New York's SoHo neighborhood Tuesday morning. Police said the man was unresponsive on the sidewalk after being shot multiple times. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
A fire inside a Washington Heights apartment building claimed the lives of two people and left dozens more without a home. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
An airmass that originated in the tropics continues to influence the weather in the New York City area.
The New York Mets matched a season high with their fourth straight win by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-4.
Roads throughout Manhattan will close to drivers for the second weekend in a row on Saturday for New York City Summer Streets.
A group of New York City homeowners is suing to delay the implementation of the new pied-à-terre tax, saying Mayor Zohran Mamdani bungled the rollout.
A camper and two lifeguards went to a Newark pool expecting a normal summer day. A child's life depended on all three.
An airmass that originated in the tropics continues to influence the weather in the New York City area.
Roads throughout Manhattan will close to drivers for the second weekend in a row on Saturday for New York City Summer Streets.
A group of New York City homeowners is suing to delay the implementation of the new pied-à-terre tax, saying Mayor Zohran Mamdani bungled the rollout.
The New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council claims The High Line Hotel tested positive for Legionella bacteria twice this summer.
At 10 a.m. Saturday, New York City will see its first Jamaica Rising Day Parade, which is set to take place in Brooklyn.
An airmass that originated in the tropics continues to influence the weather in the New York City area.
Friday evening brought yet another round of prolific thunderstorms to the Tri-State Area.
A 16-year-old boy was killed after he was hit Wednesday night by a Metro-North train going from Danbury to South Norwalk, police said.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
New York City and parts of New Jersey were under a flood watch due to downpours and strong storms Monday.
An airmass that originated in the tropics continues to influence the weather in the New York City area.
A camper and two lifeguards went to a Newark pool expecting a normal summer day. A child's life depended on all three.
Friday evening brought yet another round of prolific thunderstorms to the Tri-State Area.
An emotional vigil was held in Garfield, New Jersey, on Thursday to remember two children who died after being swept into the Passaic River.
A massive 8-foot python was found in a New Jersey backyard. The 40-pound snake is now safely back in a cage, but not before it gave residents in Freehold a scare.
New York State Police are urging people across the region to report any sightings of 32-year-old Thomas Ryan, who is wanted in connection with the death of his father. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Dozens of teenagers on Long Island are spending the summer helping their senior neighbors, and they're getting paid for it. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Friday evening brought yet another round of prolific thunderstorms to the Tri-State Area.
There's been a fourth case of tularemia in Suffolk County this year, Health Commissioner Dr. Gregson Pigott confirmed Thursday. The rare tick-borne disease is also known as rabbit fever.
A Long Island man is walking the final miles of what has been a remarkable summer journey. He's covered the entire length of New York state, including Long Island. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff introduces us to the man behind the miles. To learn more, visit empirestatewalk.org.
A group of New York City homeowners is suing to delay the implementation of the new pied-à-terre tax, saying Mayor Zohran Mamdani bungled the rollout.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of documents and images related to UFOs, the fifth disclosure in recent months about the strange encounters.
The Supreme Court in June struck down President Trump's earlier executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is reacting after voters in Michigan chose a progressive Democrat over a moderate.
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony before the committee last week.
The New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council claims The High Line Hotel tested positive for Legionella bacteria twice this summer.
Several lawsuits were announced Thursday against New York City and others connected to a deadly 2025 Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
The source of exposure for the Legionnaires cluster on Manhattan's Upper East Side has been eliminated, according to the New York City Health Department.
A seventh person has died from Legionnaires' disease in connection with the Upper East Side cluster, New York City's health commissioner said Thursday.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
The New York Mets matched a season high with their fourth straight win by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-4.
It was the third series sweep for the Mets this season and first on the road.
Some lights atop Yankee Stadium briefly went dark a couple of times in the first inning Wednesday night.
Bo Bichette singled off Matt Festa to score automatic runner Francisco Lindor in the 10th inning, helping the Mets to a wild 6-5 victory over the Guardians.
The Bayonne 12U Little League team from New Jersey is heading to the Metro Region Tournament with their sights set on the Little League World Series.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for August 7 at 11 p.m.
A historic water crisis is unfolding right now in Puerto Rico. Facing the worst drought in decades, the island has begun rationing running water to 180,000 customers near San Juan. Lilia Luciano reports.
New York State Police are urging people across the region to report any sightings of 32-year-old Thomas Ryan, who is wanted in connection with the death of his father. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Another round of severe weather moved through the Tri-State Area on Friday, bringing flooding to New Jersey and causing a lightning strike in Westchester County. CBS News New York's Scott Padgett, Adi Guajardo and Andrew Ramos report.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your weather forecast for August 7 at 8 p.m.
