Jennings Creek wildfire update in New York and New Jersey
Officials provided an update on their progress containing the Jennings Creek wildfire and others burning in New York and New Jersey.
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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.
Brush fires broke out in The Palisades, New Jersey overnight, sending smoke across the Hudson River and into New York City. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan and Natalie Duddridge have team coverage from both sides of the river.
A brush fire broke out in New Jersey's Palisades area overnight, sending smoke across the Hudson River and into New York City. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook and Christina Fan start off our team coverage.
Another wildfire broke out in New Jersey overnight, and it is sending smoke across the Hudson River and into the Bronx. CBS News New York has team coverage from both sides of the river and overhead.
New York City leaders hope residents will step up to slow down water usage and keep brush fires from starting.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock and Lonnie Quinn have what you need to know.
A brush fire in Van Cortlandt Park is causing smoke and traffic delays in the area.
New York and New Jersey are certainly not known for being wildfire hotspots, but with an extended dry pattern that has settled upon this region, the threat of wildfires has become a very real concern. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
CBS News New York's Rob Marciano has the latest weather forecast.
New Jersey is already starting to see wildfires -- far more north than the state had warned residents about.
The wind carried smoke from a wildfire burning in Morris County, New Jersey right into the heart of Manhattan and beyond on Monday. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock says without rain soon, smoke may fill the air more frequently in the weeks to come.
As climate change whips up wilder weather, more Americans must deal with "hazards they have not faced in the past," expert says.
Scientists calculated the devastating impacts of the months-long 2023 Canadian wildfires.
The town's mayor warned residents who haven't evacuated may "find that the resources that they need are gone" if they fail to leave before the Parker Lake Wildfire arrives.
People who have experienced extreme weather are especially likely to say climate change needs to be addressed right away.
Peak wildfire season starts mid-March, but the New Jersey Forest Fire Service is already working hard to prevent them.
Peak wildfire season starts mid-March, but the New Jersey Forest Fire Service is already working hard to prevent them from threatening lives and property. CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock joined them in Monmouth County during a prescribed burn.
Wildfires in the U.S. have caused a decline in air quality and an increase in deaths in parts of the U.S. – even though air quality had been improving, researchers say.
When a wildfire tore through Lahina, Hawaii earlier this year, no alerts warned the public. In our area, there were questions about how soon alerts went out during Sandy and Ida. Correspondent Stephen Stock investigates.
Mayor Eric Adams updates New Yorkers about today's air quality and other health-related announcements.
The mayor's office issued an advisory warning about smoke at high altitudes from the Canadian wildfires.
Extreme weather is spurring some insurers to exit states like California and Florida, while homeowners grapple with surging premiums.
Defender James Sands made a spectacular goal clearance before scoring in first-half stoppage time to help NYCFC earn a 1-1 draw with the New England Revolution on Sunday.
A small earthquake was detected in Morris County, New Jersey, on Saturday, officials say.
The meeting comes as Democrats are expected to take control of the House in the November elections, with Jeffries in line to become the next House Speaker.
A nice stretch of weather kicks off the week in the New York City area before a heightened chance of rain returns.
The NYPD is looking for a hit-and-run driver who they say fatally struck a woman in Greenwich Village early Sunday morning.
A nice stretch of weather kicks off the week in the New York City area before a heightened chance of rain returns.
The NYPD is looking for a hit-and-run driver who they say fatally struck a woman in Greenwich Village early Sunday morning.
A shooting at a Brooklyn restaurant early Sunday morning left one employee dead and another injured, police sources say.
New York City's EMS needs to be competitive in salary as the department faces staffing struggles, FDNY Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore says.
A Burmese python was confiscated near the Coney Island boardwalk in July, New York state officials say.
A nice stretch of weather kicks off the week in the New York City area before a heightened chance of rain returns.
Along with the increasingly humid conditions comes another chance of showers and storms overnight Saturday into Sunday.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
A small earthquake was detected in Morris County, New Jersey, on Saturday, officials say.
A nice stretch of weather kicks off the week in the New York City area before a heightened chance of rain returns.
The boys from Bayonne, New Jersey, had their first loss of the season Sunday, but their Little League World Series journey isn't over yet.
The Keasbey Fire Department in Woodbridge Township, which first organized 118 years ago, is set to close in October.
The undefeated Bayonne, New Jersey, all-star Little Leaguers beat West Chester, Pennsylvania, on Friday night in their second game in the Little League World Series.
Suffolk County Police say officers rescued a family from a boat that ran aground in the mouth of the Fire Island Inlet early Sunday morning.
Long Island's Sun and Surf Beach Club remained closed Saturday, two days after it was ravaged by a tornado.
Long Island's Sun and Surf Beach Club remained closed Saturday, two days after it was ravaged by a tornado. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
Cleanup efforts continue this weekend on Long Island after an EF-1 tornado hit the area Thursday. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
The clean-up at a Long Island beach club after Thursday's tornado will take some time. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
The meeting comes as Democrats are expected to take control of the House in the November elections, with Jeffries in line to become the next House Speaker.
Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, said the tariff fight with Canada could extend U.S. inflation, should the tense trade dynamic between the historically allied countries continue.
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump began the Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar race through the streets of Washington, D.C, with a slow lap around the course.
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is considering stepping down from his post by the end of the year, two people familiar with the matter told CBS News Saturday.
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Two more deaths have been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Friday.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
The lineup for the 2026 Global Citizen Festival in New York City was announced Thursday.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.
Defender James Sands made a spectacular goal clearance before scoring in first-half stoppage time to help NYCFC earn a 1-1 draw with the New England Revolution on Sunday.
It was Peters' third walk-off hit of the season.
The New York Yankees pulled away for an 8-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday.
The boys from Bayonne, New Jersey, had their first loss of the season Sunday, but their Little League World Series journey isn't over yet.
The New York Mets beat the AL Central-leading Chicago White Sox on Saturday night.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
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.
It was a tough loss for Bayonne in the Little League World Series on Sunday, but fans are keeping hope alive as the team faces a win-or-go-home game. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for August 23 at 6:30 p.m.
The U.S. Open's Fan Week kicked off Sunday with Kids' Day.
Hundreds of motorcycle riders took part in the final leg of the 25th Annual America's 9/11 Ride on Sunday.
Deaths among homeless people in New York City saw a significant drop last year, according to city data.
