Crews working to restore power in Puerto Rico after island-wide blackout
It's the second massive outage to hit the island since new years. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
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It's the second massive outage to hit the island since new years. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
The utility on the island says it hopes to have 90% of customers fully restored within the next 48 hours.
The island was hit with an outage Wednesday, and less than a third of customers have been restored. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook has the story.
Crews were reported to be making progress restoring power to Puerto Rico after an island-wide blackout that affected the main international airport, several hospitals, and hotels filled with Easter vacationers.
Puerto Rico lost power across the entire island Wednesday, and the blackout could continue for days. Adriana Rozas Rivera reports.
Puerto Rico's Electric Power Authority says a massive blackout is expected to last at least 48 hours.
All 1.4 million Luma Energy clients across Puerto Rico were without power on Wednesday. The blackout comes less than five months after another island-wide power outage on New Year's Eve.
A Bronx woman who was stuck in Puerto Rico with her bird Plucky is finally back home in New York City.
A Bronx woman who was stranded in Puerto Rico with her emotional support parrot is finally back home in New York City.
A Bronx woman who has been stranded in Puerto Rico with her emotional support parrot is set to return home.
A Bronx woman is stranded in Puerto Rico after Frontier Airlines made an error involving her pet bird, she says. CBS News New York's John Dias explains.
A Bronx woman is stranded in Puerto Rico after Frontier Airlines made an error involving her pet bird, she says.
A massive outage has disrupted life and forced many to ring in the new year in the dark. CBS News New York's John Dias has more on efforts to restore electricity.
Virtually all of Puerto Rico spent New Year's Eve without electricity as a power outage hit the U.S. territory, but the lights are slowly coming back on for 2025.
There is continued outcry over racist and offensive comments made by a speaker at former President Donald Trump's Madison Square Garden rally over the weekend. About two dozen Puerto Ricans held rallies on Long Island on Thursday to denounce the rhetoric.
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are making their final pitches to voters ahead of Election Day on Nov. 5. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
With just over a week until Election Day, Puerto Rico has been thrust into the spotlight by both campaigns.
Thousands descended on Madison Square Garden on Sunday for former President Donald Trump's campaign rally.
Paterson's 52nd annual Puerto Rican flag raising ceremony was held in front of City Hall Saturday.
Ernesto left a trail of destruction across Puerto Rico, including many power outages. CBS News New York's Manuel Bojorquez reports.
As Hurricane Ernesto hits Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, people in the NYC worry about loved ones in the storm's path.
Hurricane Ernesto flooded entire neighborhoods, overturned structures and uprooted trees in Puerto Rico. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid spoke with New Yorkers worried about their loved ones' safety, and Lonnie Quinn tracks the storm.
Ernesto is the fifth named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. Here's where it could be headed.
Ernesto regained hurricane strength on Sunday, forecasters said, and will continue to bring "life-threatening surf and rip current conditions" to the U.S. East Coast.
People lined Fifth Avenue from 44th Street up to 79th to celebrate the 67th Puerto Rican Day Parade.
Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer, rookie Will Warren struck out a career-high 10 and the Yankees beat the visiting Rangers 5-2 on Tuesday.
Carlos Narváez and Rafael Devers hit homers for the Red Sox and six relievers combined to keep the Mets scoreless in Boston's 2-0 win over New York.
The investigation comes months after the DOJ dropped charges against current New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
Wednesday is the deadline set by the Trump administration for Gov. Kathy Hochul to cancel congestion pricing or lose some federal funding.
New York Attorney General Letitia James forcefully defended herself Tuesday over a mortgage fraud investigation launched by the Department of Justice.
Wednesday is the deadline set by the Trump administration for Gov. Kathy Hochul to cancel congestion pricing or lose some federal funding.
New York Attorney General Letitia James forcefully defended herself Tuesday over a mortgage fraud investigation launched by the Department of Justice.
For more than a year, Brooklyn Community Board 5 members say a broken elevator lift has kept some from attending meetings.
The Bronx Zoo held a contest Tuesday to see which New York City borough produces the best-tasting honey.
The mother of Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura took the stand briefly Tuesday.
Saturday turned out to be a nicer day than expected, despite a threat of isolated strong-to-severe thunderstorms.
The rainy weather lets up some today around NYC, but thunderstorms are back in the forecast to close out the week.
The rainy weather returns today around NYC, with a chance of showers for the rest of the week. Here's when it will be the worst.
Plan on plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures in the mid to upper 70s for Mother's Day.
The forecast shows more rounds of rain, which may be heavy at times, Friday around the NYC area.
New Jersey health officials are warning people who attended Thursday's Shakira concert at MetLife stadium that a concertgoer had the measles.
A New Jersey elementary school security guard accidentally discharged his weapon in the staff bathroom while students were in their classrooms, officials said.
NJ residents are getting ready to vote for a new governor in the June 2025 primary elections, and today is the last day to register.
NJ Transit service resumes today after the agency reached a tentative agreement with the engineers union to end their strike
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka's federal trespassing charge has been dismissed, but Rep. LaMonica McIver is now facing charges.
The Billie Eilish 2025 tour is coming to UBS Arena on Long Island, and pre-sale tickets start today.
Construction on Empire Wind, a massive offshore wind farm south of Long Island, is set to resume after the Trump administration lifted a stop-work order.
Staggering numbers show a record number of children died in New York state from influenza over the winter.
The Long Island Rail Road is warning riders to prepare for possible service disruptions next week when Amtrak starts repairing the East River Tunnels.
Two young men deported to El Salvador after living on Long Island for nearly a decade are pleading for a second chance.
The investigation comes months after the DOJ dropped charges against current New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
Wednesday is the deadline set by the Trump administration for Gov. Kathy Hochul to cancel congestion pricing or lose some federal funding.
New York Attorney General Letitia James forcefully defended herself Tuesday over a mortgage fraud investigation launched by the Department of Justice.
The Justice Department also announced it would be dropping the misdemeanor trespassing charge against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka.
The Trump administration's cuts to medical research grants have disrupted awards once backed by former President Joe Biden's "Cancer Moonshot" initiative.
New Jersey health officials are warning people who attended Thursday's Shakira concert at MetLife stadium that a concertgoer had the measles.
Staggering numbers show a record number of children died in New York state from influenza over the winter.
The 40th Annual AIDS Walk New York drew approximately 10,000 people to Central Park on Sunday, organizers said.
A traveler with measles was at Newark Liberty International Airport for several hours while infectious Monday, health officials said.
Disparity in mental health care can take many forms, but there is help, and no one should have to suffer in silence.
New Jersey health officials are warning people who attended Thursday's Shakira concert at MetLife stadium that a concertgoer had the measles.
The mother of Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura took the stand briefly Tuesday.
The Billie Eilish 2025 tour is coming to UBS Arena on Long Island, and pre-sale tickets start today.
Dawn Richard, a member of the groups Danity Kane and Diddy-Dirty Money returned to the stand Monday in the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs.
Tom Cruise is proving the sky is the limit for the eighth time in nearly three decades in "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning."
Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer, rookie Will Warren struck out a career-high 10 and the Yankees beat the visiting Rangers 5-2 on Tuesday.
Carlos Narváez and Rafael Devers hit homers for the Red Sox and six relievers combined to keep the Mets scoreless in Boston's 2-0 win over New York.
Jarren Duran had a double and a triple as the Boston Red Sox tagged Mets ace Kodai Senga for three runs and beat New York 3-1 on Monday night.
Cody Bellinger hit a grand slam that capped a six-run eighth inning, sending the Yankees to an 8-2 victory over the Mets in the Subway Series.
Scottie Scheffler has won the PGA Championship for his third major title.
For more than a year, Brooklyn Community Board 5 members say a broken elevator lift has kept some from attending meetings.
The Bronx Zoo held a contest Tuesday to see which New York City borough produces the best-tasting honey.
WWE wrestler Damian Priest will join the Bronx Walk of Fame's historic lineup along the Grand Concourse in 2025.
Two Jewish matchmakers are preparing for an upcoming event to connect people with physical disabilities looking to find love.
Jacqueline Kimmelstiel, a 97-year-old Holocaust survivor, achieved a goal by attending the University of Mount saint Vincent for one day.
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.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
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."
CBS News New York's Tony Aiello shares advice for parents on how to prevent drownings ahead of Memorial Day.
CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado shares a new report ranking the best beaches along the Long Island Sound.
CBS News New York's Allen Devlin gets a closer look at the redesign planned for Lincoln Center.
CBS News New York's John Dias takes us on a trip to some of the best public bathrooms in the Tri-state area.
CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan heard from health officials on the rise of rabies cases in Nassau County and Amityville.
