Paterson mayor updates CBS New York on flood conditions
Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh told CBS New York his team is closely watching the Passaic River, which caused devastating floods last month.
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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.
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.
Paterson officials said they had to close 28 roads in the city after the Passaic River crested too high and spilled over.
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.
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.
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
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.
The city is under a state of emergency, following extensive flooding on Monday. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
CBS New York brought you the entire rescue operation live during CBS2 News at 5 Wednesday.
We're seeing new video of what led up to the aerial rescue of two firefighters in the Passaic River on Wednesday and learning more about what went into the rescue. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
A state police helicopter crew sent down a team to rescue two people stranded on a Clifton Fire Department boat.
They're used to being the ones making the saves, but Wednesday, two New Jersey firefighters were the ones who had to be rescued from a river. CBS New York's Ali Bauman has the story. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3ppiHms
