Volunteers Step Up To Help Devastated Residents Of Staten Island
Getting food, water and clothing to those struck by Sandy in Staten Island was the top priority Saturday. The damage in some areas were beyond belief.
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Getting food, water and clothing to those struck by Sandy in Staten Island was the top priority Saturday. The damage in some areas were beyond belief.
As if the cleanup weren't bad enough, the New York Metro area was dealing with cold conditions – while many residents had no electricity.
Hundreds of thousands of dollars poured into the Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers Foundation in the first hour after the relief effort was announced.
For the first time since before superstorm Sandy hit the Tri-State area, you will be able to take commute by boat between Staten Island and Manhattan.
Staten Island residents are furious. They feel that in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy they've been ignored and left to fend for themselves.
NYPD crews spent more than two days searching a marshy area off Father Capodanno Boulevard.
Police have released the identities and information on the deaths of many of the 32 people who lost their lives to Superstorm Sandy in New York City.
In South Beach, yards are littered with cars, broken windows and fences and clothes and furniture carried by the rushing water.
Members of the NYPD's Aviation and Scuba team rescued six people Tuesday who were trapped in their homes from rising flood waters on Staten Island.
Officer Artur Kasprzak, 28, died Monday night in the basement of his home on Doty Avenue on Staten Island.
Former police officer Joseph Gray, 51, served 10 years in prison on four counts of manslaughter. Now, he has been hired as a custodian at St. Clare's school in Staten Island.
About 1,000 high school students from 13 schools filled the St. George Theatre on Staten Island on Tuesday to hear from Chris Herren talk about drugs.
The MTA toll hike plan released Monday calls for $15 cash toll on the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, and one City Councilman raising his objection.
The woman and her daughter were sleeping when the car plowed through the wall of their ground floor apartment, pinning the two under the vehicle in a front bedroom.
The Ferris wheel would be the centerpiece of a new complex which would also include a hotel, a 350,000 square foot retail space called Harbor Commons that would be adjacent to the Richmond County Bank Ballpark.
An eighth grader told a school counselor that he and a friend had broken a window over the weekend at the office on Staten Island.
Mike Sulsona, 60, told CBS 2's John Slattery that he relies on his eight-year-old van for transportation every day. The Graniteville, Staten Island resident said the minivan was outfitted with special hand controls so he could drive it.
Staten Island Congressman Michael Grimm was the victim of an act of vandalism at his campaign office and is calling it sabotage.
The MTA wants to hike the Verrazano Bridge toll to $15 dollars. And Staten Islanders are banding together to say "enough is enough" with all these tolls.
The Mapes family of Staten Island is never far from their daughter Simeonette Mapes-Crupi. Her pictures serve as reminders of a beautiful young woman who was taken too soon.
It is known as New York City's greenest borough _ and also as its forgotten borough. But beyond the ferry, the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge and maybe the Fresh Kills landfill, few people outside Staten Island know of its rich history as a strategic site in New York Harbor, a farming center, a recreational haven and a suburban retreat.
What is the worst day of the week for traffic in the Tri-State area? The answer might surprise you.
Crews are scrambling to replace old light fixtures in one Staten Island school after toxic chemicals leaked onto a fifth grader on the first day of class.
Authorities also released surveillance video of the suspect in the hope that someone will be able to identify him.
Killed in the accident were the driver of the SUV, who was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene, and the 58-year-old driver of the ambulance.
A New Jersey family says missteps by school administrators led a 14-year-old to take his own life, but the district denies that claim.
Ten U.S. service members were injured in an attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, according to multiple U.S. officials.
Members and associates of the Riverhead-based 48 Gang are charged with crimes linked to murders, armed robberies and shootings dating back to 2021, prosecutors said.
A 29-year-old man was killed in a shooting inside a Queens bar early Tuesday morning. Police sources said he was not the intended target.
Eight years after it was put up with pride, the name Cesar Chavez has been removed from a school in Yonkers.
Members and associates of the Riverhead-based 48 Gang are charged with crimes linked to murders, armed robberies and shootings dating back to 2021, prosecutors said.
A 29-year-old man was killed in a shooting inside a Queens bar early Tuesday morning. Police sources said he was not the intended target.
Eight years after it was put up with pride, the name Cesar Chavez has been removed from a school in Yonkers.
Nerdeen Kiswani, co-founder of the group Within Our Lifetime, said the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force told her about "a plot against my life that was 'about to' take place."
A fire at a Bronx firehouse left at least 14 firefighters with minor injuries Friday. All were taken to the hospital for treatment.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
A New Jersey family says missteps by school administrators led a 14-year-old to take his own life, but the district denies that claim.
Nerdeen Kiswani, co-founder of the group Within Our Lifetime, said the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force told her about "a plot against my life that was 'about to' take place."
St. John's is playing the No. 1 overall seed, Duke, in the Sweet 16 round of March Madness on Friday.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed three bills into law Wednesday limiting the power of ICE agents in New Jersey.
A 16-year-old boy is fighting for his life after he was stabbed Tuesday in Hackensack, New Jersey, his family told CBS News New York.
Members and associates of the Riverhead-based 48 Gang are charged with crimes linked to murders, armed robberies and shootings dating back to 2021, prosecutors said.
St. John's is playing the No. 1 overall seed, Duke, in the Sweet 16 round of March Madness on Friday.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is likely to change his plea to guilty when he next appears in court, a source with knowledge of the case tells CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff.
A second person was arrested Tuesday in connection with a 2021 acid attack on Long Island college student Nafiah Ikram.
High school students are helping residents in assisted living in Long Island, New York feel a bit more confident with makeovers.
Ten U.S. service members were injured in an attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, according to multiple U.S. officials.
Nerdeen Kiswani, co-founder of the group Within Our Lifetime, said the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force told her about "a plot against my life that was 'about to' take place."
Iran-linked cyber criminals accessed FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email account, sources said.
President Trump said he will sign an executive order to restart pay for TSA officers, who have gone more than a month without a full paycheck.
The New York City Council has passed legislation to allow the NYPD to set up buffer zones around schools and houses of worship.
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.
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.
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion made her Broadway debut Tuesday night, adding some of her own big hits to "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
St. John's is playing the No. 1 overall seed, Duke, in the Sweet 16 round of March Madness on Friday.
Nico Hischier scored two goals to lead the Devils to a 4-2 victory over the Predators on Thursday night.
The Charlotte Hornets snapped the New York Knicks' seven-game winning streak with a 114-103 victory Thursday night.
Ilya Sorokin made 26 saves to help the Islanders beat the Stars 2-1 on Thursday night.
The Mets chased Paul Skenes in the first inning of his worst major league start, beating the Pirates 11-7 on Thursday.
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.
A new performing arts venue with a focus on immigrant stories is opening in Upper Manhattan this fall. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley got an exclusive tour of the construction that will give The People's Theatre its first home in more than 15 years.
Members of the Apollo Theater, where Kiki Shepard left her mark for 15 years, reflect on her legacy after the Harlem icon's death at age 74.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Dozens of loved ones gathered to remember Ka'mardre Coleman at Sheepshead Bay High School on what would have been his 17th birthday.
Police said Woods' Land Rover SUV ended up on its side in Jupiter Island, Florida. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn reports.
A Mount Vernon police detective, who was just promoted, is among those facing charges. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
St. John's fans are getting ready to watch the Red Storm play Duke in the NCAA Tournament. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for March 27 at 6 p.m.
