New Yorkers heeding warnings to stay inside due to air quality
The city recorded the worst air quality index levels in the world on Wednesday, and still remains at risk. CBS2's John Dias reports.
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The city recorded the worst air quality index levels in the world on Wednesday, and still remains at risk. CBS2's John Dias reports.
CBS2's Natalie Duddridge spoke with parents outside an elementary school in Montclair who said they supported the decision to leave early.
Residents are urged to stay inside or wear a mask, as conditions will likely intensify again later Thursday. CBS2's Christine Sloan has the latest from the governor.
Gov. Kathy Hochul updates New Yorkers on the latest air quality warnings after NYC reaches historic index levels.
The governor said the haze and smoke are expected to dissipate slightly during the day before they become more intense again tonight.
With air quality alerts still in effect, we hear from New York State's acting health commissioner for the latest advice.
CBS2's Dana Tyler, Alice Gainer and Vanessa Murdock have the latest on the air quality alert prompted by smoke by Canadian wildfires blanketing our area.
CBS2's Dana Tyler and Vanessa Murdock have the latest on the air quality alert prompted by smoke by Canadian wildfires blanketing our area.
State health officials spoke out about the smoke from Canadian wildfires that's blanketing New York City and surrounding areas.
Dr. Michael Niederman, a pulmonologist with New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, spoke to CBS2's Doug Williams about the health risks related to the smoke from the Canadian wildfires blanketing New York City.
CBS2's Elise Finch has the latest weather forecast.
Smoke from the California wildfires continues to blanket the city in a haze. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has the latest warnings from officials.
"We can see it, we can smell it, and we felt it. It was alarming and concerning," Adams said. "It really sent shockwaves throughout the entire city and this region."
The smoky haze continues from the Canadian wildfires. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports on the impact to our area.
The fire in southern New Jersey is covering more than 3,000 acres.
Officials used flare pistols and drip torches to start a fire at Shawangunk Grasslands National Wildlife Refuge.
So far, 517 wildfires have erupted, burning 7,608 acres, compared to 327 fires this time last year.
New Jersey Forest Fire Service members spoke about their efforts to battle the Kanouse fire in West Milford, N.J.
The wildfire has burned hundreds of acres since it started Wednesday, and the warm temperatures aren't helping get it under control. CBS2's Christine Sloan has the latest.
Officials with the New Jersey Forest Fire Service provide an update on the wildfire that has been burning for days.
Firefighters have been working around the clock to knock down the flames, but containment is actually going down. CBS2's John Dias has the latest.
Crews battling the wildfires are being extremely cautious during the unusually warm weather.
The fire is threatening a dozen homes. Chopper 2's Jim Smith reports.
The fire continues to threaten dozens of homes as it spread across more than 100 acres. CBS2's Christine Sloan has the latest.
Crews are continuing to battle the blaze, which has shut down part of Route 23. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has the latest.
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island will be released to the media with redactions, court records show.
"All the Blues in the Sky" is a middle grade novel that explores grief through a 13-year-old Harlem girl whose best friend has died.
The Dark Skies Protection Act is aimed at reducing artificial light between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. across New York state.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill accused ICE of ignoring the concerns of Roxbury residents after it bought the vacant warehouse on Route 46.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island will be released to the media with redactions, court records show.
The Dark Skies Protection Act is aimed at reducing artificial light between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. across New York state.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
Hundreds of New York University's non-tenured faculty members say they're prepared to walk off the job, impacting about 25% of classes.
The NYPD said the deadly crash in Harlem happened Thursday night on West 125th Street near Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard.
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 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.
Video shows firefighters dousing the smoldering roof of the structure on Old York Road in Branchburg, New Jersey.
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island will be released to the media with redactions, court records show.
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.
Ten people and six vehicles were involved in the fatal accident on Long Island, according to New York State Police. Two people in their 80s were killed.
The Dark Skies Protection Act is aimed at reducing artificial light between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. across New York state.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill accused ICE of ignoring the concerns of Roxbury residents after it bought the vacant warehouse on Route 46.
Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is taking the first steps toward overhauling how the city responds to 911 calls involving mental health problems.
The MTA announced plans to replace thousands of New York City's decades-old subway cars with new models.
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.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island will be released to the media with redactions, court records show.
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.
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"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
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Brady Tkachuk scored with 11.1 seconds left to give the Senators a 3-2 victory over the Islanders on Thursday night.
The Blue Jackets beat the Rangers 6-3 on Thursday night, keeping alive hopes for their first playoff berth since the 2019-20 season.
Howie Rose, the longtime play-by-play voice of the New York Mets on the radio, says the upcoming 2026 season will be his last.
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Brooklyn Nets 121-92 on Wednesday night for their 10th straight win.
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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.
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.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Friday afternoon First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
The union representing hundreds of non-tenure NYU faculty members said they're prepared to launch a strike unless a new deal is reached. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
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Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced the lawsuit to stop an immigration detention center from opening in Roxbury Township.
The White House confirmed it's considering a shocking move to keep oil prices in check as Americans struggle to keep up with soaring prices. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
