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New York City Council Calls For Oversight Hearing On Why City Wasn't Better Prepared For Ida
City officials released a flooding analysis in May that called for updating flash flood responses by 2023 due to an increase in annual rainfall.
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City officials released a flooding analysis in May that called for updating flash flood responses by 2023 due to an increase in annual rainfall.
Among those killed in New York City was a family of three in Woodside, Queens, including a 2-year-old boy.
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Bill de Blasio on Thursday toured the aftermath of the storm that was blamed for at least 13 deaths, many in Queens.
The waters pouring into the 28th Street subway station Wednesday night looked like a mini Niagara Falls.
A flash flood watch is in effect until 2 p.m. Thursday, and the Office of Emergency Management issued a travel advisory into Thursday morning.
City numbers show assaults on staff at Rikers are up almost 25%.
The city is contending with another rash of gun violence, after more than a dozen shootings were reported from Monday into Tuesday.
The annual event typically starts before dawn, celebrating Caribbean culture, music, food, history and people.
An emergency mask mandate has been issued for all schools in New York and there's a new vaccine initiative getting underway this weekend.
Hundreds of thousands of renters are at risk of being kicked out of their homes after the U.S. Supreme Court blocked the CDC's eviction moratorium in a 6-3 decision.
There will be COVID testing for approximately 10% of the school population twice a month.
New York City is making another push to get young people vaccinated against COVID-19.
There's a new push to get New York Department of Education staff and students vaccinated as the Delta variant surges.
Unlike other city workers, there will be no weekly testing option for teachers.
Get the shot or you can't play. That's the message issued Friday by New York City's Public School Athletic League.
So far, 75% of all adults in New York City have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and 56% of 12- to 17-year-olds in the city have received at least one dose.
The mayor and music legend performed an a cappella rendition of One Nation Under Groove, accompanied by first lady Chirlane McCray and their son, Dante de Blasio.
All officers must keep masks on when interacting with the public.
CBS2 cameras were the only ones there when she entered the building for a series of key meetings.
New York City's new vaccine mandate was supposed to go into effect Monday, but now Mayor Bill de Blasio says it is happening Tuesday.
Last weekend's 7.2 magnitude earthquake shook the southern peninsula of Haiti, 80 miles west of Port-au-Prince. Some 1,500 miles away, a reassuring message is coming from political leaders in New York City.
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the mandate earlier this month for anyone who wants to dine indoors at a restaurant, see a performance or go to the gym.
Kathy Hochul said Thursday getting students back into the classroom full time is a priority and, if up to her, masks will be required. However, she will get school districts' input.
Cooling centers are open throughout the five boroughs.
Mayor Bill de Blasio spoke publicly Thursday for the first time since Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced his resignation, saying he "felt a sense of relief."
Brandon Nimmo broke out of his slump with a three-run homer and Jeff McNeil launched a two-run shot, powering the New York Mets to a 7-3 win over the Miami Marlins.
Aaron Judge hit his major league-leading 44th home run and Gerrit Cole struck out eight in six innings as the New York Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0.
Co-founders of AMA Animal Rescue in Gravesend say they're unsure they can afford to keep their doors open.
Summer can be a fun time for kids, but it can also make returning to school in the fall a more daunting task.
Mayor Eric Adams is throwing his support behind Nassau County's new face mask ban and pushing for a similar law in NYC.
Co-founders of AMA Animal Rescue in Gravesend say they're unsure they can afford to keep their doors open.
Summer can be a fun time for kids, but it can also make returning to school in the fall a more daunting task.
Mayor Eric Adams is throwing his support behind Nassau County's new face mask ban and pushing for a similar law in NYC.
A plume of smoke from Canadian wildfires gave the moon over New York City an orange tint.
All beaches in Brooklyn and Queens, along with Jacob Riis Beach, will be closed to swimming both Saturday and Sunday due to expected dangerous rip currents caused by Hurricane Ernesto.
A plume of smoke from Canadian wildfires gave the moon over New York City an orange tint.
All beaches in Brooklyn and Queens, along with Jacob Riis Beach, will be closed to swimming both Saturday and Sunday due to expected dangerous rip currents caused by Hurricane Ernesto.
As Hurricane Ernesto hits Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, people in the NYC worry about loved ones in the storm's path.
Matt Corey and Dr. Michael Goldstein won Republican nominations in Connecticut's primary elections Tuesday, according to the Associated Press.
Dozens of athletes from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are returning from the 2024 Paris Olympics as champions.
The New Jersey attorney general's office on Friday released body cam video showing police officers shooting and killing Victoria Lee inside a Fort Lee apartment building in July.
A plume of smoke from Canadian wildfires gave the moon over New York City an orange tint.
Sen. Bob Menendez officially ended his election campaign on Friday, days before he is set to resign and just after Gov. Phil Murphy appointed a successor.
All beaches in Brooklyn and Queens, along with Jacob Riis Beach, will be closed to swimming both Saturday and Sunday due to expected dangerous rip currents caused by Hurricane Ernesto.
"Happy Gilmore 2" is holding an open casting call for New Jersey "locals." Here's your chance to be an extra.
Mayor Eric Adams is throwing his support behind Nassau County's new face mask ban and pushing for a similar law in NYC.
A plume of smoke from Canadian wildfires gave the moon over New York City an orange tint.
Former NYPD Officer John Mendola paid $40,000 to have his beloved dog Princess cloned, but should he have?
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is trying to have a man's wrongful death lawsuit dismissed because he signed up for Disney+ streaming years earlier.
Nassau County's controversial mask ban bill has been signed into law. County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed the legislation Wednesday, making it a crime for anyone to wear a mask or face covering to hide their identity, except for health or religious reasons.
Mayor Eric Adams is throwing his support behind Nassau County's new face mask ban and pushing for a similar law in NYC.
"There's no doubt that control of the House runs through New York and runs specifically through the Hudson Valley," said New York Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan.
In North Carolina, Harris took note of falling inflation but added, "Still, we know that many Americans don't yet feel that progress in their daily lives."
Sen. Bob Menendez officially ended his election campaign on Friday, days before he is set to resign and just after Gov. Phil Murphy appointed a successor.
There have been significant developments in the corruption investigation into Mayor Eric Adams' 2021 campaign.
The New York State Department of Health issued a warning after the WHO declared an Mpox outbreak in Africa a global emergency.
Officials have been warning of a return to the pre-pandemic trends of pertussis, also known as whooping cough.
Drugmaker Lykos Therapeutics had asked the FDA to approve its MDMA capsules as part of a therapy regimen for treating PTSD. It says another study will take "several years."
Stone-like materials called slag tested positive for elevated levels of arsenic along the beach in Keyport, New Jersey, state officials said.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
"Happy Gilmore 2" is holding an open casting call for New Jersey "locals." Here's your chance to be an extra.
Taylor Swift's blockbuster "Eras Tour" resumed in London on Thursday after her concerts in Vienna were canceled earlier this month because of an alleged terror plot.
Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft, died at 94 on Wednesday, her representatives confirmed.
Taylor Swift has long called NYC's Greenwich Village home, and the city is celebrating with limited edition "Cornelia Street" signs.
In 1959 Carol Burnett burst onto the New York stage in the musical comedy "Once Upon a Mattress." In the new Broadway revival, two-time Tony-winner Sutton Foster recreates the role of Winnifred, a princess in search of a suitable mate.
Brandon Nimmo broke out of his slump with a three-run homer and Jeff McNeil launched a two-run shot, powering the New York Mets to a 7-3 win over the Miami Marlins.
Aaron Judge hit his major league-leading 44th home run and Gerrit Cole struck out eight in six innings as the New York Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0.
JJ Bleday hit his first career grand slam as the A's rallied for a 7-6 win over the Mets on Thursday.
Aaron Rodgers finished strong after a slow start during Thursday's joint practice with the Panthers.
Staten Island's South Shore Little League team played its first game of the 2024 Little League World Series on Thursday.
Co-founders of AMA Animal Rescue in Gravesend say they're unsure they can afford to keep their doors open.
A group of middle school students at a NYCHA development spent their summer designing a new youth space in their community center.
A Brooklyn man worries about water damage to his old home. He says the community garden next door is to blame.
An elderly NYCHA resident said she's been waiting months to be transferred from her building in the Bronx, and she can't put up with the poor living conditions any longer.
Richmond Hill residents Carol and Jack Wolf have the home of their dreams, and the sidewalk of their nightmares. The Wolfs say they were added to the city's repair waitlist in 2017..
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for August 16 at 11 p.m.
A Ridgewood man is charged with pretending to be an MTA employee. Police say he was livestreaming what he was doing on social media, which helped officers catch him.
Body camera video has been released showing the deadly police shooting of a woman in New Jersey. Victoria Lee had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and her family called 911 saying she was having a mental health crisis. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman has reaction.
Beaches will be closed to swimmers this weekend in parts of New York City as Hurricane Ernesto brings dangerous rip currents to our area. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports, and Lonnie Quinn is tracking the storm.
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