Councilman Suggests New Office To Help Puerto Ricans Transition To Life In New York
Currently, there are around 700,000 Puerto Ricans living here. Many more are relocating after natural disasters.
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Currently, there are around 700,000 Puerto Ricans living here. Many more are relocating after natural disasters.
A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck Puerto Rico before dawn on Tuesday and was followed three hours later by an aftershock measuring 6.0.
The animals are now ready to be adopted into forever homes.
The island of Puerto Rico hasn't stopped trembling since late December with recent earthquakes began.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo wrapped up his visit announcing New York Power Authority would help with electrical infrastructure repair. New York will also push an effort to get extra mental health professionals to Puerto Rico.
The emergency trip comes as hundreds of thousands of people remain without power and water. Many are staying in shelters, because they're fearful to return home.
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake shook Puerto Rico on Saturday, causing further damage along the island's southern coast where previous recent quakes have toppled homes and schools.
A day after Puerto Rico's most powerful earthquake in more than a century, scientists warn it's impossible to predict when the tremors will stop.
A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck Puerto Rico before dawn on Tuesday and was followed three hours later by an aftershock measuring 6.0.
A 6.4-magnitude earthquake rocked Puerto Rico early Tuesday morning, the second large strike in 24 hours.
Mercado was an icon of Spanish language television and widely known throughout New York's Latin community -- which is home to the largest Puerto Rican population in the United States.
As Tropical Storm Dorian gathers strength and takes aim at the Caribbean islands, New Yorkers with ties to the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico are keeping a watchful eye.
Tropical Storm Dorian is expected to strengthen before hitting the island, which is still recovering from Hurricane Maria two years ago.
People are bracing for the worst and hoping for the best as Tropical Storm Dorian heads towards Puerto Rico.
After days of uncertainty, Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló said he is resigning Friday as planned and his nominee, Pedro Pierluisi, will be his replacement.
"It's about time! I don't know what took him so long, all his excuses, but thank God he's out," said East Harlem resident Rene Moran.
Puerto Ricans have been outraged ever since chat messages leaked earlier this month between the governor and his inner circle that included profane, homophobic and sexist comments.
Rosselló announced Sunday night he will not seek re-election, but stopped short of resigning.
Notably absent from the festivities was Mayor Bill de Blasio, who campaigned in Iowa instead.
There are plenty of homeless dogs in New York, but in other places the situation is more dire. Saving them is not cheap, but one woman chose a love for dogs over a love for money.
The musical's star and creator says the island needs "debt forgiveness" to recover from Hurricane Maria.
It has been one year since Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico. The Category 4 storm left the whole island without power for months, and it is still struggling to rebuild today.
The president's comments come as his administration prepares to battle yet another potentially life-threatening storm with Hurricane Florence approaching the Carolina coast.
The report said, however, that the 1,427 deaths in the four months after the storms "may or may not be attributable to the hurricanes."
Gov. Andrew Cuomo heads to Puerto Rico Monday for the fifth time since Hurricane Maria devastated the island.
A Coast Guard crew rescued four people after they were stranded on a yacht off the coast of Long Island during bad weather over the weekend.
A child fell from a third-story window in the Bronx on Monday morning, police said. It happened just before 11 a.m. at East 167th Street and Washington Avenue in Morrisania.
The NYPD is searching for a group of men who tried to steal four luxury cars from Hell's Kitchen, only to be stopped by the parking garage door closing on them.
The average price for a gallon of gas in New York City is now $4.11, which is 82 cents higher than a month ago, according to AAA.
Artemis II astronauts are making history as they travel farther from Earth than any humans in history and prepare to conduct a moon flyby.
A child fell from a third-story window in the Bronx on Monday morning, police said. It happened just before 11 a.m. at East 167th Street and Washington Avenue in Morrisania.
The NYPD is searching for a group of men who tried to steal four luxury cars from Hell's Kitchen, only to be stopped by the parking garage door closing on them.
The average price for a gallon of gas in New York City is now $4.11, which is 82 cents higher than a month ago, according to AAA.
Cherry blossom trees around New York and New Jersey are beginning to bloom. Here's how to track them.
A man was shot after the NYPD said he charged at officers with a kitchen knife Monday morning outside of an East Harlem grocery store.
The average price for a gallon of gas in New York City is now $4.11, which is 82 cents higher than a month ago, according to AAA.
Rain has returned for Easter Sunday in the New York area after the holiday weekend kicked off with May-like weather.
UConn's jaw-dropping buzzer beater catapulted them to the Final Four.
Bridgeport firefighter Terrence Cramer was killed after his girlfriend's ex shot him in a fit of rage at a Connecticut home, according to an arrest warrant.
Jabari Bush is accused of fatally shooting active-duty Bridgeport Firefighter Terrence Cramer in Shelton, police said.
The average price for a gallon of gas in New York City is now $4.11, which is 82 cents higher than a month ago, according to AAA.
The move would reduce the minimum uninsured motorist coverage for ride-share services from $1.5 million to as low as $35,000.
Fire officials are investigating the cause of a multi-alarm fire at a former chemical manufacturer in Paterson, New Jersey.
Rain has returned for Easter Sunday in the New York area after the holiday weekend kicked off with May-like weather.
With just over one square mile of land, the City of Hoboken says the 2026 FIFA World Cup could be a once-in-a-generation opportunity for homeowners.
A Coast Guard crew rescued four people after they were stranded on a yacht off the coast of Long Island during bad weather over the weekend.
The average price for a gallon of gas in New York City is now $4.11, which is 82 cents higher than a month ago, according to AAA.
Patrick Roy has been abruptly fired as head coach of the New York Islanders.
Stony Brook University professor Timothy Glotch is one of 10 scientists selected to shape research plans for NASA's next Artemis missions.
A Long Island man accused of shooting his sister in the head with a crossbow pleaded not guilty to attempted murder Thursday.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman outlined the most critical moments he expects in the coming days as Artemis II astronauts continue their journey around the far side of the moon.
A U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces.
The changes were likely to affect Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward, the No. 3 official at the Justice Department and Harmeet Dhillon, the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division.
President Trump ordered the Department of Homeland Security to find a way to pay "each and every employee" of the agency.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving into Drumthwacket, the governor's official residence in Princeton.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
Megan Thee Stallion was released from a New York City hospital after she got sick during a performance of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
Will Cuylle recorded his first NHL hat trick and the Rangers dealt the playoff-hopeful Capitals a blow with an 8-1 win on Sunday night.
Jacob Markstrom made 18 saves for his first shutout of the season and the Devils beat Montreal 3-0 on Sunday night, ending the Canadiens' eight-game winning streak.
Pinch-hitter Graham Pauley had a go-ahead, two-run double in a four-run eighth inning, and the Marlins held off the Yankees 7-6 on Sunday.
Nolan Traore hit five 3-pointers and finished with 23 points and seven assists, Jalen Wilson added 19 points and the Nets beat the Wizards 121-115 on Sunday.
Pinch-hitter Luis Torrens keyed New York's four-run eighth inning with a two-run double and the Mets made it three straight wins over the San Francisco Giants with a 5-2 victory.
Preparations for Passover in Brooklyn blend centuries-old rituals with modern traditions unique to each family.
New York has filed a lawsuit against solar company Attyx, saying it didn't just sell panels, it sold promises it couldn't keep.
Long before Manhattan's iconic street grid took shape, an English widow planned a Brooklyn community that helped shape the city today.
The Center for Brooklyn History showcase examines the Battle of Brooklyn through rare maps, paintings, and historical artifacts from the American Revolutionary War.
From World War II to modern mixology, women in Brooklyn fought for their place behind the bar. This Women's History Month, their legacy continues to influence the city's nightlife.
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.
A 5-year-old boy plunged from a third-story window in the Bronx Monday morning, police said. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
A diplomatic effort is underway to avoid a major escalation in the Iran war. Hanging over the effort is Mr. Trump's profanity-laced threat to destroy Iran's power plants and other civilian infrastructure if Tehran doesn't agree to a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday evening. Natalie Brand reports.
It's a sunny afternoon for the Tri-State Area, but the wind is keeping it chilly. There could be a passing shower with snow potentially in northern communities. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
5-year-old boy plunged from a third-story window in the Bronx Monday morning, police said. It happened around 10:30 a.m. at East 167th Street and Washington Avenue in Morrisania.
Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie was back on air Monday morning more than two months after her mother disappeared from her Arizona home. CBS News New York's Mary Calvi reports.
