86-year-old killed by falling tree during storm in NYC park
Severe weather in Queens caused the death of an elderly man when a tree fell on him in Forest Park on Saturday night.
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Severe weather in Queens caused the death of an elderly man when a tree fell on him in Forest Park on Saturday night.
Police say an 86-year-old man was killed in Queens after a tree fell on him. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Wednesday night's storm, which soaked Brooklyn and Queens, was so powerful, the rain it dropped overwhelmed the city's sewer system.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
CBS News New York's Christine Sloan on Tuesday went to Metuchen, where one tree split open a home's upstairs bedroom.
A severe weather front has dumped heavy snow on the Upper Midwest, caused thunderstorms in the South and threatens Mid-Atlantic states with rain and possible tornadoes.
A powerful winter storm system moving across the Great Lakes and Northeast is bringing snow and ice, frigid temperatures and possible whiteout conditions.
Phase 2 of the Battery Park Resiliency Project is underway, and it will mean a piece of public art has been eliminated to install flood protection.
The second phase includes three main elements: A flood wall, a pump station, and tide gates. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock reports.
The National Weather Service reported 1.85 inches in Central Park, breaking the previous daily rainfall record of 1.64 inches set in 1917.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Weather Service have expanded an online tool that visualizes U.S. flooding forecasts.
Traffic was at a standstill on the Clearview Expressway in Queens on Thursday afternoon due to flooding, and communities in New Jersey were bracing for the worst. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman leads team coverage.
More than 100 million Americans are under heat alerts as the extreme temperatures that have smothered the Midwest this week arrive on the East Coast.
City officials say the money will help those who have lost their homes and have no insurance. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
More than a week after deadly floods struck Central Texas, search and rescue teams are continuing to probe debris for those still missing.
Three people were killed when severe thunderstorms swept through Plainfield and North Plainfield, New Jersey on Thursday night, officials say. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports on the damage.
Gov. Phil Murphy says at least one person killed when severe thunderstorms swept through New Jersey on Thursday night. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports from one of the hardest hit areas.
Tornadoes and violent winds flattened homes and ripped apart buildings from Oklahoma to Indiana.
Monday's powerful storm triggered a severe thunderstorm warning and tornado warning for parts of New Jersey.
Many are surveying the damage, as the death toll climbs. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock and Jenna DeAngelis have the latest.
The wave of storms put a damper on travel plans after the Christmas holiday and contributed to hundreds of flight cancellations nationwide.
Maps show the areas impacted by storm surge, rainfall levels and more as Helene, once a major hurricane and now a tropical storm, moves inland from Florida's Gulf Coast over Georgia.
Francine made landfall in southern Louisiana's Terrebonne Parish, the National Hurricane Center said.
Incredible video footage shows a house in Oxford, Connecticut get washed away by floodwater.
CBS News New York's Tony Aiello spoke to the homeowner in Oxford, which is about 15 miles northwest of New Haven.
The NYPD has announced street closures around Madison Square Garden for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
It was not immediately clear how many Delaney Hall detainees were impacted by the air conditioning issue or whether repairs were complete.
New York City Zohran Mamdani remained unperturbed after taking a viral roasting for telling sweat-soaked New Yorkers in the middle of an expected heat wave to set their thermostats to 78° to protect the power grid.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated to 20 local and national charities ahead of their wedding Friday.
A fire department vehicle crashed into a Rockland County home early Thursday morning. Six people were taken to the hospital, including four volunteer first responders.
The NYPD has announced street closures around Madison Square Garden for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
New York City Zohran Mamdani remained unperturbed after taking a viral roasting for telling sweat-soaked New Yorkers in the middle of an expected heat wave to set their thermostats to 78° to protect the power grid.
A fire department vehicle crashed into a Rockland County home early Thursday morning. Six people were taken to the hospital, including four volunteer first responders.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100° set on this date in 1966. That was the last time we hit 100° in Central Park was in 2012.
Point Lookout and other areas on Lido Beach were immediately red-flagged for swimming after the shark was spotted in the water.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100° set on this date in 1966. That was the last time we hit 100° in Central Park was in 2012.
The New York, New Jersey area is preparing for extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources get ready to keep residents cool.
Dangerously hot weather is beginning in the New York City area, with an Extreme Heat Warning about to go into effect.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
It was not immediately clear how many Delaney Hall detainees were impacted by the air conditioning issue or whether repairs were complete.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100° set on this date in 1966. That was the last time we hit 100° in Central Park was in 2012.
Jersey City Mayor James Solomon is now lowering a proposed tax hike from 20% to 15%, but many residents says it's still a painful pill to swallow.
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for the entire region through Saturday. Temperatures could feel like 110 degrees or more.
The annual 3% increase affects trains, buses, light rail and the Access Link. It comes as commuters have been dealing with service issues.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100° set on this date in 1966. That was the last time we hit 100° in Central Park was in 2012. CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn, Doug Williams, Mahsa Saeidi, Dave Carlin and Christine Sloan have team coverage.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100° set on this date in 1966. That was the last time we hit 100° in Central Park was in 2012.
Point Lookout and other areas on Lido Beach were immediately red-flagged for swimming after the shark was spotted in the water.
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for the entire region through Saturday. Temperatures could feel like 110 degrees or more.
A breakthrough treatment for debilitating tremors is changing lives. It can stop shaking caused by essential tremors and, in some patients, tremors caused by Parkinson's disease. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
It was not immediately clear how many Delaney Hall detainees were impacted by the air conditioning issue or whether repairs were complete.
New York City Zohran Mamdani remained unperturbed after taking a viral roasting for telling sweat-soaked New Yorkers in the middle of an expected heat wave to set their thermostats to 78° to protect the power grid.
Jersey City Mayor James Solomon is now lowering a proposed tax hike from 20% to 15%, but many residents says it's still a painful pill to swallow.
Investigations are underway into possible fraudulent activity at some of these kinds of facilities across New York, CBS News has learned.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani will give a major speech in front of the George Washington desk at City Hall on Friday morning to mark America's 250th birthday, sources say.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from executing subpoenas in a criminal probe that sought transgender care records for patients treated at New York hospitals.
An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
The NYPD has announced street closures around Madison Square Garden for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated to 20 local and national charities ahead of their wedding Friday.
Two elite event designers shared their thoughts on how Taylor Swift's team might transform Madison Square Garden.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
Taylor Swift has had a decadeslong history with Madison Square Garden, performing there as early as 2003 and even celebrating her 30th birthday at the venue.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Camilo Doval forced in the go-ahead run with a bases-loaded walk in a four-run 11th inning that gave the Tigers a 6-2 victory over the Yankees on Wednesday.
Sean Keys hit his first career home run, Myles Straw added a pinch-hit shot and the Blue Jays beat the Mets 9-3 in a Canada Day matinee Wednesday.
The Boston Celtics have reportedly signed NBA free agents Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley Jr.
Riley Greene hit two of Detroit's four homers off Cam Schlittler as the Tigers beat the Yankees 9-3 on Tuesday night and sent New York to its season-worst sixth straight loss.
As children cooled off in a splash pad steps from the empty Red Hook Pool, families in the neighborhood said they are once again waiting for answers about when the public pool will open for the summer.
Miss Subways was a citywide contest that highlighted everyday New York women doing amazing things. The competition no longer exists but former titleholders say the message still rings true.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
After learning to swim in her 40s, one school leader is helping students gain life-saving skills.
Entrepreneurs in Brooklyn are reimagining laundry day as a social experience, turning neighborhood laundromats into gathering spaces.
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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Ivan Kuznetsov and Angelina Nikolau were arraigned on a host of charges after they scaled the Empire State Building. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Lifeguards and beachgoers scrambled after a shark sighting caught everyone's attention. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
A section of the controversial ICE detention center in Newark was without air conditioning amid dangerous heat. CBS News New York's Mahsa Saeidi reports.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100° set on this date in 1966. That was the last time we hit 100° in Central Park was in 2012. CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn, Doug Williams, Mahsa Saeidi, Dave Carlin and Christine Sloan have team coverage.
Sail4th 250 will feature an international parade of ships with vessels from 40 countries on the Hudson River.
