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There were closures on the major parkways due to flooding and the cleanup from Henri. But why do these vital traffic arteries get cut off when there is significant rainfall?
Rain started to pick up around 4 p.m. Sunday, resulting in flooding on several parkways parallel to rivers.
National Hurricane Center Director Ken Graham told CBS2 already-saturated parts of the Tri-State Area are at risk for flooding, even away from the coast.
On Staten Island, power has been fully restored to 6,000 customers who were left in the dark Friday.
Con Edison is asking residents on Staten Island and in Westchester County to conserve energy while crews repair equipment that has been damaged from the extreme heat.
The Census shows the Hispanic population in Westchester County growing 30.1% since 2010, helping to boost the population of the county past 1 million people for the first time ever.
Officials say ground-level ozone is the culprit.
It's an ambitious effort to monitor crime and response from 40 separate local police departments, some with historic rivalries.
1.8 million New Yorkers are suffering with substance abuse. Police in Westchester County want to make sure they can get the help they need.
A new analysis shows a notable drop in crime in Westchester County over the last four years.
Between remote learning and many libraries being closed until recently, concerns about a summer slide in children's reading skills are high.
The view from Chopper 2 showed an articulated Bee-Line bus smashed into a pillar beneath the elevated subway tracks on Jerome Avenue.
Thousands tracked Bear 211's travels and exploits on Facebook as he roamed wooded areas of Westchester County and Connecticut.
It happened at the family services building on Fifth Avenue near Sixth Street in Pelham just after noon Friday.
Fashion designer Kerby Jean-Raymond paid tribute to Black inventors often overlooked by history with his label's first couture show at Villa Lewaro.
Jamir Thompson is accused of firing the bullet that struck and killed 18-year-old Marilyn Cotto Montanez in 2019.
Every hour, dozens of drivers make illegal U-turns at the bottom of the exit ramp - sometimes two at a time! Navigation apps seem to be compounding the problem.
Christopher Oxer left court without comment. The 35-year-old works for City Carting of Westchester, which has a multi-million dollar county contract to handle waste and recyclables.
It's dwarfed by the new bridge just to the south. The so-called "Sparkplug" lighthouse, completed in 1883. It's made mostly of cast iron. It's now in need of serious help.
CBS2 has been told a large number of officers were on the scene to ensure the safety of all involved, including area residents, and that there's no current threat to the public.
Police say an officer on patrol heard gunshots on Valley Street around 9:30 p.m. Monday. That's when he found the two men.
Hanging fliers on trees, even on front doors, and talking to just about anybody who will listen, Jermaine Archer is a man on a mission.
The Great Depression and World War II couldn't close the park, but the coronavirus pandemic did for the entire 2020 season.
Advocates say gender-neutral bathrooms and understanding pronouns are good first steps, but barely scratch the surface when it comes to real policy changes.
At least 10 shots were fired, investigators believe. They determined the shooting was gang-related.
Long Island Rail Road riders have to get through one more morning without the train after the MTA and unions reached a tentative deal to end the strike.
The New York Yankees survived another shaky performance by David Bednar to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-6 Monday night at Yankee Stadium.
The Mets became the first National League team to score at least 10 runs in an extra inning since the 1919 Cincinnati Reds.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the MTA and LIRR unions reached "a fair deal" to end the strike after three days.
A report from the NYC Department of Aging shows 15% of 8,600 older adults surveyed admitted to experiencing some form of elder abuse.
Long Island Rail Road riders have to get through one more morning without the train after the MTA and unions reached a tentative deal to end the strike.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the MTA and LIRR unions reached "a fair deal" to end the strike after three days.
A report from the NYC Department of Aging shows 15% of 8,600 older adults surveyed admitted to experiencing some form of elder abuse.
If history is any indication, the LIRR strike has potential to derail Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul's bid for reelection.
A horse carriage overturned in Central Park on Monday afternoon. One person was hurt, according to the FDNY. The two horses involved in the incident are said to be OK.
The weekend is set to be the warmest of the year so far with summer-like weather across the Tri-State Area.
Keep an umbrella nearby as there's a chance for showers across the New York and New Jersey area. But the weather will turn to sunshine and warm temperatures for the weekend.
The weather on Wednesday will be a mix of sunshine and clouds with the potential for a shower in New York City. In the evening, rain becomes more widespread.
An unsettled pattern continues through the entire Mother's Day weekend in the New York City area.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
New Jersey wants to help bars and restaurants cash in on the FIFA World Cup by letting them sell more alcohol during the 39-day tournament.
Research conducted by one of New Jersey's largest credit unions found a trip down the Jersey Shore is going to cost 11% more this year on average.
The driver of a Jeep was killed when their vehicle struck a tanker truck on I-287, causing both vehicles to go up in flames, New Jersey State Police said.
With just weeks to go before the primary, voters in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District are wondering where their congressman is.
Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks will take place on both the lower East River near the Seaport and the lower Hudson River, in collaboration with Jersey City.
Long Island Rail Road riders have to get through one more morning without the train after the MTA and unions reached a tentative deal to end the strike.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the MTA and LIRR unions reached "a fair deal" to end the strike after three days.
If history is any indication, the LIRR strike has potential to derail Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul's bid for reelection.
LIRR commuters are taking shuttle buses and subways into New York City as the largest commuter rail system in North America remains shut down.
With the LIRR strike entering its third day, the MTA and union leaders will resume talks at 7:30 a.m. Monday.
If history is any indication, the LIRR strike has potential to derail Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul's bid for reelection.
New York City's second city-run grocery store will be in the Bronx, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and city officials announced Monday.
Alex Bores has a master's degree in computer science, but for some reason tech titans are trying to stop his campaign in New York's 12th Congressional District.
While the LIRR work stoppage has caused a mess for people heading to weekend events, the real concern is Monday morning's commute.
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
Thousands of people showed up bright and early for AIDS Walk New York 2026, the largest HIV and AIDS fundraiser in the U.S., in Central Park on Sunday.
A New York doctor who contracted and survived Ebola more than a decade ago says he is worried for healthcare workers who are at the center of treating the latest outbreak.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed millions to keep the program open, but the reforms would cut reimbursement rates for private duty nurses.
A New York native is among 16 American passengers who are quarantining in Nebraska after being on the cruise ship that is at the center of the deadly hantavirus outbreak.
American passengers on the MV Hondius cruise ship, which was hit with a deadly outbreak of the hantavirus, are back in the U.S. Three of the at least 10 people confirmed infected in the outbreak have died.
The well-known film critic and journalist Rex Reed has died at 87.
"The Pitt" star Isa Briones is bringing heightened pride and Filipino presence to both stage and screen.
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" has canceled two weeks of performances following a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
The New York Yankees survived another shaky performance by David Bednar to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-6 Monday night at Yankee Stadium.
The Mets became the first National League team to score at least 10 runs in an extra inning since the 1919 Cincinnati Reds.
Tyrone Taylor hit a game-tying three-run homer off All-Star closer David Bednar with two outs in the ninth as the Mets rallied to defeat the Yankees in 10.
Luke Weaver escaped a bases-loaded, no-outs jam against his former team as the Mets beat the Yankees Saturday night to even the Subway Series.
Anunoby has the maximum amount of time to rest before Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals.
Ahead of the 2026 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, some athletes are showing how simply reaching the starting line is a victory.
The Second Avenue Subway project has entered phase two of extending the "Q" line, but Harlem businesses say they're struggling to co-exist with the construction.
City Council members say requirement for transparent roll-down gates is burdensome for small businesses ahead of the July 1 enforcement deadline.
For more than four decades, residents living beside Brooklyn's District 13 Sanitation Garage in Coney Island have been waiting for the facility to move away from their homes.
There's a swim club in Harlem teaching kids a lifesaving skill, and they're turning timid swimmers into competitors.
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.
The $900 million proposal was designed to ease traffic but there was widespread opposition that it would increase toxic emissions and pollution.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said there will be more weekend trips for the NYC Ferry to cut down on wait times.
In February, a jury found Paul Caneiro guilty of murdering his brother and his brother's family in New Jersey.
Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday, and two suspected shooters were found dead inside a vehicle nearby, according to police. CBS News' Gwen Baumgardner reports.
A woman fell into an uncovered manhole after she stepped out of her car in Midtown Manhattan. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
