Water rationing begins in Puerto Rico amid drought crisis: "It's brutal"
Puerto Rico's massive rationing measure comes amid a severe drought on top of shortages due to infrastructure issues.
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Puerto Rico's massive rationing measure comes amid a severe drought on top of shortages due to infrastructure issues.
A water crisis is gripping Puerto Rico, forcing hundreds of thousands of people in and around the capital of San Juan to ration one of life's basic necessities. Jennifer Bisram and Lilia Luciano report.
More than 180,000 customers in San Juan and other major cities will be without water for 48 hours at a time on a rotating basis.
Center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones and second baseman Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
Eddie Palmieri, the East Harlem legend who revolutionized Latin music, now has a street renamed in his honor.
The event is named for the founder of the Caribbean Social Club, which hosts the festival. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
The 2026 Puerto Rican Day Parade stepped off in Midtown Manhattan on Sunday, amid a busy weekend in the city.
The 69th annual event was full of music, dancing, and all things Puerto Rican pride. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
The annual Puerto Rican Day Parade is once again taking over Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan.
The mayor kicked off celebrations ahead of the National Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York City.
Football and Bad Bunny fans gathered at La Fonda on East 106th Street on Sunday night to cheer on the Puerto Rican superstar. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is in Puerto Rico for the annual Somos Conference. Friday, he visited an Islamic center and helped serve meals.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul are in Puerto Rico for the annual Somos Conference.
The NFL is not considering dropping Bad Bunny as its Super Bowl halftime headline performer, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said.
As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to an end, we're sharing the stories and culture of Puerto Rico through the lens of comic books. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado takes us to a bilingual exhibit at the New York Public Library.
The 10 F-35 fighter jets are being deployed to the Caribbean for operations targeting drug cartels, one source said.
Kevin Mares was caught in the crossfire of a shooting in Puerto Rico while on vacation to see a Bad Bunny concert.
The victim was killed when he was caught in crossfire after a Bad Bunny concert last weekend.
A wake was held Saturday for a Queens man who was killed while on vacation in Puerto Rico last weekend.
A wake was held Saturday for the Queens man who was killed in Puerto Rico last week. He had taken a trip there to attend a Bad Bunny concert with friends. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid spoke with loved ones who are mourning the tragic loss.
Police said the 25-year-old victim was an innocent bystander when he was struck by a bullet while at a nightspot with friends.
A suspect has been arrested in the shooting death of a Queens man in Puerto Rico.
New York Attorney General Letitia James says she's getting complaints from Bad Bunny fans about fake tickets to his concerts in Puerto Rico.
Eddie Palmieri was the first Latino to win a Grammy and won seven more over a career spanning nearly 40 albums.
Kevin Mares, 25, of Queens, was visiting La Perla, Puerto Rico with his girlfriend and two friends to attend a Bad Bunny concert.
It's a big day for Bayonne as their team heads to the Little League World Series for the first time in history.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
Carson Benge hitting a two-run homer to conclude an impressive series, helping the Mets beat the Padres 4-2 on Wednesday.
There was a 911 outage in the Bronx overnight Tuesday, the mayor's office confirmed Wednesday. The outage impacted about 1,700 calls, officials said.
A rally against antisemitism was held Wednesday outside Central Synagogue in Midtown.
There was a 911 outage in the Bronx overnight Tuesday, the mayor's office confirmed Wednesday. The outage impacted about 1,700 calls, officials said.
A rally against antisemitism was held Wednesday outside Central Synagogue in Midtown.
An overturned fuel tanker prompted a large emergency response Wednesday near John F. Kennedy Airport in Queens.
Police are investigating after a 19-year-old was found dead Tuesday morning inside a Staten Island condo.
Three people were arrested for allegedly using UPS package delivery services to smuggle large amounts of cocaine into Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
It's a big day for Bayonne as their team heads to the Little League World Series for the first time in history.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
A former New Jersey correctional police officer pleaded guilty to smuggling contraband into Northern State Prison, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced Wednesday.
As we approach the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, there is an ongoing fight to repair Jersey City's memorial for the victims.
Residents in Keyport, New Jersey, have been saying for months they fear a cancer cluster in their community that sits near a former landfill and aircraft hub.
An overturned gasoline tanker spilled thousands of gallons of fuel near JFK Airport late Wednesday morning. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
A kitten had to be rescued after becoming stranded Tuesday morning on Long Island's Sunrise Highway.
A tiny 8-week-old kitten was spotted by multiple drivers on top of the concrete median in the middle of the road.
There was a gathering Monday in the Long Island town of Shirley to denounce the words of hate scrawled on a banner. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff has the story.
Elected officials and Islamic leaders on Long Island gathered Monday to condemn an act of hate that took place over the weekend.
As we approach the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, there is an ongoing fight to repair Jersey City's memorial for the victims.
The New York City Council held an hours-long hearing Tuesday afternoon on the controversial new pied-à-terre tax rollout.
There are mounting questions and frustration over New York City's pied-à-terre tax, and they're not likely to end soon.
There was a pair of protests Monday in Jersey City, New Jersey, including one against Mayor James Solomon's proposed 15.5% tax hike due to a deficit he blames on the past administration.
Randy Mastro, a former federal prosecutor who has held high City Hall posts in two administrations, is raising the issue of open primaries, where all registered voters can participate regardless of party affiliation.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Two more deaths have been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Friday.
Jones Beach is back open for swimmers after it was prohibited due to elevated bacterial levels. The rare shutdown took place from Thursday afternoon through midday Friday.
New Yorkers who buy their own health insurance could pay more as insurers file requests with the State Department of Financial Services to increase premiums.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
The lineup for the 2026 Global Citizen Festival in New York City was announced Thursday.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.
It's a big day for Bayonne as their team heads to the Little League World Series for the first time in history.
Carson Benge hitting a two-run homer to conclude an impressive series, helping the Mets beat the Padres 4-2 on Wednesday.
Fernando Tatis Jr. robbed New York's Francisco Lindor of a grand slam and hit two homers, leading the Padres to a 5-2 win over the Mets on Tuesday night.
Trent Grisham hit his 17th home run in the third inning and had a two-run single in the seventh to propel the New York Yankees to a 3-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night.
With their 2-1 win over the Padres on Monday night, the Mets have now won 10 of 13.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
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.
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.
During that time, the mayor's office said there were 5,659 calls to 911, and about 1,700 of those were impacted. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
For nearly 80 years, a Bronx family has been burying their loved ones in a Westchester cemetery, but they are bitterly disappointed after the most recent death in the family. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Scientists say they've developed a vaccine for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore spoke with one of the oncologists behind the clinical trial with results that cancer researchers call groundbreaking for cancers of all kinds.
An investigation is unfolding on Staten Island after police sources say a 19-year-old man was found dead with bruises and protruding ribs. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
A Bronx community is in mourning after a deadly hit-and-run Tuesday night. CBS News New York's Doug Williams spoke with the victim's grieving wife.
