Bitterly Cold Air Leads To Record Lows, Brutal Wind Chills Across Tri-State Area
Winter is keeping its icy grip on the Tri-State area as Arctic air continues to plunge the region into a deep freeze.
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Winter is keeping its icy grip on the Tri-State area as Arctic air continues to plunge the region into a deep freeze.
The Red Cross says about 40 people stayed overnight in a shelter, and more went to friends' and families' homes, after a fire raged through a Long Island apartment complex.
Extreme was set to return to the Tri-State Area on Thursday, and the New York City Office of Emergency Management has issued a warning in advance.
The blizzard moving into the Tri-State area poses dangers not only on the roads, but also for your home.
Arctic air sent temperatures plummeting across the Tri-State area on Thursday with wind chills driving them even lower.
Two firefighters were injured while battling a fast-moving fire that destroyed a northern New Jersey duplex and displaced 14 people.
Fire crews evacuated an entire block of Lafayette Street, forcing more than 30 residents out of their homes.
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The American Red Cross has launched a campaign aimed at cutting the number of deaths in home fires by 25 percent over the next five years.
Suffolk County and the towns of Islip and Brookhaven have declared states of emergency after what County Executive Steve Bellone called an "unprecedented'' deluge.
About 20 to 30 people remain homeless after a large crack in the facade of a Brooklyn apartment building prompted an evacuation on Monday.
The American Red Cross on Tuesday was pleading for blood donors to volunteer, with a serious blood shortage looming.
Qendrim Dobruna admitted to hacking into the systems of J.P. Morgan Chase, which processed transactions by the American Red Cross.
Although forecasters are expecting a slower-than-usual hurricane season, officials are still advising residents to be ready.
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Charity experts say for-profit businesses are putting "donation" bins next to actual donation bins and the clothes they collect are not being given to those in need.
More than 70 volunteers worked on homes on Long Island, Brookyn, Queens and Staten Island Saturday still damaged from the storm more than a year later.
The MTA provided buses throughout the night to take people from a Red Cross center to a shelter at the Salvation Army.
The explosion was heard as far as 40 blocks away from the scene. Thick black smoke has been billowing out of the explosion site for hours.
The fire devoured an entire section of one home and completely gutted another as firefighters fought to put out hot spots.
Red Cross spokesperson Maureen Wellman said that all types of blood are needed especially O-Negative and O-Positive.
Approximately 60 residents, some wearing nothing more than robes and pajamas, were evacuated to a school that the Red Cross set up as a temporary shelter.
Red Cross volunteers provided relief to 12 people who were left out in the cold after a fire destroyed several homes at 1228 College Avenue.
As much as a foot of snow is forecast to fall in some areas overnight Thursday into Friday and temperatures are expected to plummet.
The grant went to New York Cares. It will fund the purchase of coats for children and adults in communities throughout Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island still recovering from Superstorm Sandy.
The budget carrier Spirit Airlines is ceasing operations after failing to land a $500 million bailout from the Trump administration.
A limited edition shoe drop at a Vans store in Midtown Manhattan sparked chaos Thursday and landed two people in handcuffs.
The longtime president of Bard College announced his retirement, months after it was revealed that he had a much deeper relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein than was previously known.
The Yankees beat the Orioles 7-2 on Friday night for their 11th victory in 13 games, overcoming a home run by Pete Alonso in his return to New York.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
A limited edition shoe drop at a Vans store in Midtown Manhattan sparked chaos Thursday and landed two people in handcuffs.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
Between the FIFA World Cup and America 250 celebrations, there's a lot going on in New York City this summer, and security will be tight.
The NYPD has released harrowing bodycam video of a deadly police shooting of a man with a machete who had slashed three people at Grand Central Station.
Thousands rallied on International Workers' Day across the five boroughs, including on Wall Street, where hundreds blocked the New York Stock Exchange.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area this week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
A man who was shot inside the Freehold Borough Public Library in New Jersey on Thursday remains in critical condition, officials say.
A suspect in a deadly shooting at a Chick-fil-A in New Jersey has been arrested, police say.
FIFA and NJ Transit said unsanctioned shuttle and bus companies will not be allowed to drop off ticketholders at MetLife Stadium.
A shooting at a library in Freehold, New Jersey, is under investigation.
A suspect is in custody after two people were stabbed to death on Long Island early Friday morning, Nassau County police said.
Suffolk County officials say contamination from a former Grumman Navy site is far worse than previously acknowledged and is still spreading.
The Suffolk County Police Department has converted a seized 2020 Corvette Stingray Coupe into a full-fledged police car, with lights and siren, to raise awareness about driving while under the influence.
Residents said anti-Muslim vandalism was found on at least eight stop signs in the area of Carto Circle in Deer Park.
Rumblings of a possible LIRR strike are putting commuters on edge. The MTA says it's preparing for a potential walkout, while union leaders say they're fighting for a fair deal.
Thousands rallied on International Workers' Day across the five boroughs, including on Wall Street, where hundreds blocked the New York Stock Exchange.
The Trump Administration is once again taking aim at New York City's congestion pricing program.
Negotiations over a $500 million dollar government aid package for Spirit stalled after bondholders balked at the terms.
The New York governor wants confirmation that ICE agent Jonathan Ross was not moved to New York after the Minneapolis killing of Renee Good.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing pressure from opposing sides regarding a housing voucher program. While some want it to expand, others want to curb its growth.
Keyport residents say they're on edge because of dozens of cancer cases over the years in a neighborhood near the former Aeromarine landfill.
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The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
The 16th Annual Lustgarten Foundation New York City Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research was held Sunday in Battery Park City.
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Megan Thee Stallion has decided to end her run with "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" early, the Broadway show announced on Monday.
The woman accusing Harvey Weinstein of raping her at a Manhattan hotel room in 2013 took the stand Monday in the third trial of the disgraced movie mogul.
Ticketmaster will be rereleasing tickets for Harry Styles' upcoming concerts in New York City that were originally purchased by scalpers, the company says.
The upcoming fashion exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art includes 25 mannequins based on real bodies.
The Yankees beat the Orioles 7-2 on Friday night for their 11th victory in 13 games, overcoming a home run by Pete Alonso in his return to New York.
FIFA and NJ Transit said unsanctioned shuttle and bus companies will not be allowed to drop off ticketholders at MetLife Stadium.
The Knicks had their biggest playoff victory in franchise history, overwhelming and eliminating the Hawks 140-89 in Game 6 on Thursday night.
The soccer clinic at the Jamaica YMCA turned into a dream come true when the kids were given free tickets to a World Cup match.
The Nationals beat the Mets 5-4 Thursday, dealing reeling New York its 17th loss in 20 games.
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Have you ever wondered what happens to a restaurant's leftover or unsold food at the end of the day? Food access advocates say it could make a big difference if it were served to the community.
A new report finds a shortage of courts, fields and swimming pools in some New York City neighborhoods.
Residents living near New York City's busiest airports say the noise overhead has escalated from a nuisance to a health concern.
Construction began Tuesday on a major redesign of Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn.
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.
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A limited edition shoe drop at a Vans store in Midtown Manhattan sparked chaos Thursday and landed two people in handcuffs. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
On this May 1, demonstrators held rallies across the country and around the globe, marking International Workers' Day, better known as May Day. In New York City, thousands took to the streets, focusing on affordability and workers' rights. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
We're expecting to learn more information this weekend about the man accused of stabbing and killing two people in separate incidents in Nassau County. CBS News New York's Naomi Ruchim reports.
It appears Spirit Airlines is on the verge of shutting down. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
