Paterson, N.J. residents torn between trying to ride out flooding or heading to higher ground
At the end of Wanda Jackson's dead-end block, the Passaic River is bursting out of its banks. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
At the end of Wanda Jackson's dead-end block, the Passaic River is bursting out of its banks. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Gov. Phil Murphy is set to visit flood-ravaged Little Falls today, as residents anxiously wait for the Passaic River to reach its highest point. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the latest.
Residents who live in low-lying areas of Paterson are bracing for more flooding, just weeks after raging waters pushed them out of their homes in December. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3tTsSlq
Residents in low-lying areas of Paterson are preparing to evacuate before the Passaic River goes over its edges.
Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh told CBS New York his team is closely watching the Passaic River, which caused devastating floods last month.
The mayor of Little Falls tells CBS New York, so far, they've only seen localized street flooding -- nothing like the damage a few weeks ago.
A powerful storm continues to cause flood concerns in Bergen County, New Jersey, particularly for communities along the rivers there. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has live team coverage with the latest from Oakland.
Downstream near the Passaic River, city leaders and residents are hoping to avoid repeat floods.
The state of emergency is in effect across all of the Garden State's 21 counties.
CBS New York's Tony Sadiku checks in with residents in Little Falls, as Christina Fan hears from officials and business owners in Paterson.
Places like Paterson are concerned the heavy rain will cause localized flooding, like the area saw just weeks ago. CBS New York's Christina Fan has a look at preparations.
Gov. Phil Murphy declares state of emergency in New Jersey as of 5 p.m. Tuesday.
Mayor Andre Sayegh is telling residents to stay off the streets. Schools will remained closed until after the new year. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Paterson officials said they had to close 28 roads in the city after the Passaic River crested too high and spilled over.
Dozens of firefighter rescues were pulled off on Wednesday.
It was a dangerous situation because many of the people spent Tuesday night in their homes with no electricity or heat. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Streets in Little Falls, New Jersey, were still flooded Wednesday. CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock has more on how the community is dealing with the conditions. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3RRrb07
Chopper 2 was overhead as first responders helped a resident out of a flooded home. It was one of dozens of rescues that took place Wednesday. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Early Wednesday morning, trucks could be seen rescuing people from homes along the Passaic River in Paterson.
Neighborhoods in Wayne, Lincoln Park, Paterson and Little Falls all experienced flood conditions, and multiple towns in Passaic County were under a state of emergency Tuesday night. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has a look at what to expect today.
Floods forced hundreds from their homes in New Jersey as the Passaic River continued to rise Tuesday. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3NEyMxx
Floods forced hundreds from their homes in New Jersey as the Passaic River continued to rise Tuesday. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3NEyMxx
Early Wednesday morning, trucks could be seen rescuing people from homes along the Passaic River in Paterson.
Some New Jersey residents have been ordered to evacuate by midnight Tuesday as the Passaic River continues to rise. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3NEyMxx
A state of emergency remains in effect, though it's possible it will be lifted on Wednesday morning, officials said. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
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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.
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As we progress into Sunday, light showers will become a steady rain, which may be moderate to heavy at times.
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