New York City now under drought warning
While not yet mandatory, the city is asking that residents conserve water and is offering tips on how to do so. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
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While not yet mandatory, the city is asking that residents conserve water and is offering tips on how to do so. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
The funeral for Dariel Vasquez, the 18-year-old New York State Parks aide who died fighting the Jennings Creek wildfire, was held Monday.
Orange County, New York is dealing with an extended state of emergency due to the ongoing Jennings Creek wildfire.
It looks like the Tri-State Area will get a substantial soaking of rain later this week, something it definitely needs due to the risk of wildfires.
More than 160 families have been asked to voluntarily evacuate their homes in Orange County. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Officials asked over 100 families to evacuate after the Jennings Creek wildfire jumped a containment line in Orange County. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Chopper 2 flew over the firefighting efforts to contain the Jennings Creek wildfire on the New York-New Jersey border, and the brush fire at Inwood Hill Park in Upper Manhattan.
The fire is raging in the Sterling Forest State Park. Authorities say it has been boxed in by fire lines.
Firefighters have made progress battling the Jennings Creek wildfire, New York State Park Police said Thursday. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Firefighters are slowly making progress in their battle against a wildfire at the border of New Jersey and New York.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul visited the site of a deadly 5,000-acre wildfire that's burning along the New York-New Jersey border Tuesday.
Officials say the fire is about 20% contained, and they said they have made progress, strong winds are hampering their efforts to bring the fire completely under control. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello, Christine Sloan and Lonnie Quinn have team coverage.
The governor explained the dire conditions firefighters are facing as they try to contain the blaze, which has impacted 5,000 acres along the New York and New Jersey border in Orange County.
Authorities say the 5,000-acre Jennings Creek wildfire is 20% contained, with 10% containment in both New York and New Jersey.
Fire officials say the fire is about 20% contained after burning through 5,000 acres on the New York-New Jersey border. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the latest.
People gathered at Ramapo High School on Monday to remember 18-year-old Dariel Vasquez, a state parks aide who died while assisting at the fire scene.
The deadly Jennings Creek wildfire continues to burn near the New York border. Authorities said Monday afternoon the 5,000-acre fire is 20% contained, with 10% containment in both New York and New Jersey. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan, Lonnie Quinn and Tony Aiello have team coverage.
The deadly Jennings Creek wildfire continues to burn near the New York border. Fire officials in New Jersey gave an update Monday afternoon.
An 18-year-old New York Parks Department employee was killed while fighting a wildfire in Passaic County, New Jersey on Saturday.
A wildfire that's burning through New York and New Jersey has already scorched 3,000 acres and is blamed for one death. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the latest from West Milford.
The fire killed a New York parks worker on Saturday and is threatening homes from Passaic County to Orange County. CBS News New York's Derick Waller has the latest.
Officials provided an update on their progress containing the Jennings Creek wildfire and others burning in New York and New Jersey.
Prosecutors have charged a man with arson in connection with a wildfire in Jackson Township that broke out on Wednesday and has burned 350 acres.
Roads have reopened around the Black Run Preserve in Evesham Township, New Jersey, as crews work to contain the Bethany Run Wildfire.
Fire officials said the conditions in New Jersey are the driest they've seen in the history of their department.
Police are searching for a suspect who jumped into the water at Mill Basin to evade police. It happened at around midnight at the Kings Plaza Shopping Center in Brooklyn.
The New York Knicks outlasted the Brooklyn Nets 93-92 on Friday night for their fifth consecutive victory.
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The Washington Capitals beat the New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Friday night.
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Police are searching for a suspect who jumped into the water at Mill Basin to evade police. It happened at around midnight at the Kings Plaza Shopping Center in Brooklyn.
A Florida man has been arrested in connection to a deadly Upper East Side hit-and-run.
A man was driving under the influence Thursday night when he struck two cyclists, killing one, the NYPD said.
New York and New Jersey lawmakers have announced a bipartisan, bi-state bill to address E-ZPass late fees.
The good Samaritan who helped a woman after she was randomly attacked and stabbed in Queens is speaking out.
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 teen attending yeshiva school in Israel is back home after a journey that took him through three countries, at times on foot.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill accused ICE of ignoring the concerns of Roxbury residents after it bought the vacant warehouse on Route 46.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.
Montclair School District Board of Education members broke down in tears as they voted to close Renaissance Middle School.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
A driver was indicted on manslaughter and assault charges Thursday in a deadly crash that killed two teenagers on Long Island back in January.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
The Trump administration has been strategizing methods and options to secure or extract Iran's nuclear materials, according to multiple sources, as the military campaign against Tehran enters a more uncertain phase.
New York and New Jersey lawmakers have announced a bipartisan, bi-state bill to address E-ZPass late fees.
Border czar Tom Homan is expected back on Capitol Hill later Friday for bipartisan talks.
It is unclear under what circumstances President Trump would authorize the use of U.S. troops on the ground in Iran.
The Dark Skies Protection Act is aimed at reducing artificial light between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. across New York state.
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.
The New York Knicks outlasted the Brooklyn Nets 93-92 on Friday night for their fifth consecutive victory.
The Washington Capitals beat the New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Friday night.
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No. 4 seed Alabama rallied from an early double-digit deficit to beat 13th-seeded Hofstra 90-70 in a first-round game in the Midwest Region of the NCAA Tournament on Friday.
Top-seeded Arizona opened its NCAA Tournament run with a 92-58 victory over Long Island on Friday.
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 NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
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.
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Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Two people are accused of attempting to steal a car from the Kings Plaza shopping center. One of them is in custody, but the other suspect attempted to get away by jumping into the water. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
St. John's is headed to the Second Round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament after blowing out Northern Iowa. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston and Andrew Ramos report.
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A driver is accused of running over two delivery workers in Harlem, killing one and critically injuring the other. It was all caught on camera. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
Thousands more Marines and war ships are headed toward the Middle East, but President Trump says he's considering "winding down" the operation. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
