New York state enacts outdoor burn ban until Oct. 15
Due to limited rainfall of late, the state is taking action to prevent wildfires and to conserve water.
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Due to limited rainfall of late, the state is taking action to prevent wildfires and to conserve water.
When disaster strikes, the last thing you need to think about is being ripped off, but officials say it's happening across Long Island's eastern county.
New Jersey's fall wildfire season is off to an early start with the ignition of the Buckabear Wildfire last Wednesday.
The fire started Tuesday in West Milford, and officials say it's burned through 185 acres.
Officials say the Buckabear Wildfire started Tuesday at the Newark Watershed.
Fire officials say the blaze has spread to 120 acres in West Milford Township, but is not threatening any homes or structures. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports,
A wildfire is burning in Passaic County, New Jersey. Fire officials say the Buckabear Wildfire has burned through 90 acres in West Milford Township and is currently 20% contained. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
The Buckabear fire is zero percent contained in Passaic County.
The Dragon Bravo Fire in Arizona has destroyed dozens of structures and a water treatment facility on the Grand Canyon's North Rim.
Two firefighters were killed and a third survived the shooting in Coeur d'Alene.
A wildfire burning in New Jersey's Wharton State Forest, named the Mines Spung Wildfire, burned 6,400 acres as of June 18.
An air quality map shows conditions improving in the U.S. on Friday as smoke from the Canadian wildfires subsides.
Another air quality alert has been issued for the NYC area today, and it has expanded to include Long Island and New Jersey.
An air quality alert has been issued for NYC and N.J. on Wednesday, as smoke from the Canadian wildfires blows into the Tri-State Area.
Wildfires scorching several Canadian provinces have driven at least 33,400 people from their homes, with smoke now reaching all the way to Europe.
If you're seeing a thick haze outside your window, it's likely air pollution. Here's how to find out what the air quality is near you.
Wildfire smoke from Canada is expected to move over the U.S., and maps and satellite imagery show the large-scale impact of the blazes.
The Jones Road wildfire in Ocean County is 100% contained, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service announced Monday.
The wildfire near Hackettstown in Warren County, N.J. has been 100% contained, authorities said Saturday. The fire burned about 100 acres and damaged two outbuildings.
The fire burned about 100 acres and damaged two outbuildings, according to New Jersey Forest Fire Service. No evacuations were necessary.
Joseph Kling, the New Jersey man facing arson charges in the Jones Road Wildfire, appeared in court in Ocean County.
Crews from across Warren County, Sussex County and Morris County were working to get the wildfire under control.
Authorities said a 17-year-old helped 19-year-old Joseph Kling set the fire that burned thousands of acres in Lacey and Ocean townships.
The New Jersey man facing arson charges in the Jones Road Wildfire is scheduled to appear in court Friday in Ocean County.
Joseph Kling, the N.J. man facing arson charges in the Jones Road Wildfire, remains in custody in Ocean County.
Frustration over long security lines at airports reached new heights on Monday when the delay hit investigators trying to reach the scene of the deadly runway collision at LaGuardia Airport.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed an executive order Tuesday that pushes NJ Transit to improve the rider experience.
A sex offender who was out on parole is back in custody after he allegedly tried to sexually assault a woman in Central Park in broad daylight, police say.
A JetBlue flight returned safely to T.F. Green Airport in Rhode Island after hitting a coyote on the runway Tuesday morning.
The National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday released new details on its investigation into Sunday's deadly collision at LaGuardia Airport.
Frustration over long security lines at airports reached new heights on Monday when the delay hit investigators trying to reach the scene of the deadly runway collision at LaGuardia Airport.
A sex offender who was out on parole is back in custody after he allegedly tried to sexually assault a woman in Central Park in broad daylight, police say.
The National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday released new details on its investigation into Sunday's deadly collision at LaGuardia Airport.
LaGuardia Airport is still rebounding from mounting cancellations and delays after a deadly runway crash late Sunday.
A second person was arrested Tuesday in connection with a 2021 acid attack on Long Island college student Nafiah Ikram.
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.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed an executive order Tuesday that pushes NJ Transit to improve the rider experience.
ICE agents began patrolling at JFK Airport in NYC and Newark Airport in New Jersey on Monday.
The air traffic control tower at Newark Liberty airport in New Jersey was evacuated early Monday, after a report of smoke inside the tower.
Leqaa Kordia, a Columbia University protester who was detained by ICE for more than a year, spoke out Sunday for the first time since her release last week.
Two of the most storied programs in men's college basketball, St. John's and Kansas, will battle it out later Sunday.
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.
Two of the most storied programs in men's college basketball, St. John's and Kansas, will battle it out later Sunday.
A Long Island teenager accused of killing his ex-girlfriend in November allegedly plotted to burglarize the victim's home.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Frustration over long security lines at airports reached new heights on Monday when the delay hit investigators trying to reach the scene of the deadly runway collision at LaGuardia Airport.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed an executive order Tuesday that pushes NJ Transit to improve the rider experience.
Leqaa Kordia, a Columbia University protester who was detained by ICE for more than a year, spoke out Sunday for the first time since her release last week.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine was the first to sound the alarm about New York City's massive budget gap.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
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.
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.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
Toumani Camara had career highs of nine 3-pointers and 35 points to help Portland beat the Brooklyn Nets 134-99 on Monday night.
The Rangers recorded just nine shots on goal, matching their lowest total in franchise history, in a 2-1 loss to the surging Senators on Monday,
Ilya Sorokin made 26 saves for his NHL-leading seventh shutout of the season, and the Islanders moved back into a playoff spot with a 1-0 victory over the Blue Jackets on Sunday night.
Karl-Anthony Towns had 26 points and 16 rebounds, Jalen Brunson scored 23 points and the Knicks beat the Wizards 145-113 on Sunday night for their sixth straight victory.
Malik Monk scored 10 of his 32 points in the final five minutes, Devin Carter made a pair of clutch free throws with 6.6 seconds remaining and the Sacramento Kings held off the Brooklyn Nets 126-122.
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.
Oscar winner and Queens native Adrien Brody is making his Broadway debut playing an exonerated man who was on death row. He stars alongside actress Tessa Thompson, who is also making her Broadway debut. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
Li-Lac Chocolates in Brooklyn is churning out chocolate bunnies, eggs, and so much more ahead of Easter. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock shows us where the magic happens.
There is a fight to keep the High Line pigeon statue in place. It's scheduled to be removed in April.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn says the conditions for the Mets' home opener on Thursday look like clouds and temperatures in the low 60s.
Jay-Z has added a third show at Yankee Stadium after the first two sold out Tuesday.
