Hila the Earth hoping to inspire climate action through music
Hila Perry, 32, performs throughout the city wearing a big round earth costume. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado sat down with her at a community garden in the East Village.
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Hila Perry, 32, performs throughout the city wearing a big round earth costume. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado sat down with her at a community garden in the East Village.
"Climate change is here. It is terrifying. And it is just the beginning," U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said.
Years of keeping fire out of America's forests led to a buildup of dead trees and brush — fuel for today's larger, hotter, more lethal wildfires.
One expert told CBS News that roads and highways "are not built" to handle extreme weather events.
There's no relief in sight as an intense heat wave continues across much of the U.S.
One climate scientist called the marks more "evidence ... that global warming is pushing us into a hotter future."
Preliminary measurements had the mercury topping an average of 62.6 degrees worldwide for the first time since records have been kept, an arm of NOAA says.
Tuesday's precipitation offered another example of how climate change impacts rainfall in our region.
Yonkers announced a major plan to protect the environment.
Many are asking what's causing this unprecedented problem.
New York City had the worst air quality ever recorded here Wednesday. CBS2's Nick Caloway spoke to experts about the role climate change played in this dangerous air.
The first six weeks of Canada's 2023 wildfire season put it on track to be its most destructive in history.
The East Side park has been closed since late 2020 for renovations.
While some colleges seem to be "going green," they continue to accept funding from big oil companies.
Students are pushing their colleges and universities to cut ties with Big Oil, CBS2's Alecia Reid reports.
Science tells us there's a connection between hurricanes and climate change. But how strong is it? And what can we expect for the future?
Climate change initiatives by universities sometimes mask their financial ties to Big Oil. Students are demanding change.
The 400,000-square-foot campus will be called the New York Climate Exchange, CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Stony Brook University will lead research at the 400,000-square-foot "New York Climate Exchange," scheduled to open in 2028.
The mayor says it's about finding cleaner, greener solutions and inspiring the rest of the world to follow suit. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
More than half of Americans say they are concerned about global warming, according to polling from Yale University late last year. Are we making any progress? David Schechter talked with one of the country's top climate scientists about what's really happening.
Earth Day is a time to look for ways to protect our planet, not just here but around the globe. CBS2's Jessi Mitchell spent two weeks documenting a recent trip to Tanzania.
Three in four Americans feel they have some responsibility to care for the environment for future generations, political divisions on climate remain.
Experts say we can combat climate change today by moving away from fossil fuel consumption as a society. Efforts to make this happen are in progress off the coast of Long Island with New York's off-shore wind farm development. CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
CBS2's Vanessa Murdock had a conversation with climate experts from around the region to discuss the latest projections.
The Brooklyn Nets overcame a 10-point deficit and beat the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night.
The Columbus Blue Jackets snapped a five-game skid with a victory over the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night.
Some New Jersey American Water customers say their water is coming out brown or has an unusual taste or odor.
The New Jersey Supreme Court has put a hold on an appeals court decision to put the Paterson Police Department back under local control.
Mets owner Steve Cohen's Metropolitan Park casino complex proposal has picked up steam after gaining the Queens borough president's approval.
Mets owner Steve Cohen's Metropolitan Park casino complex proposal has picked up steam after gaining the Queens borough president's approval.
Parts of the MTA's emergency exit infrastructure are in a hazardous state of disrepair, according to a new audit report.
The Riverside Church of New York announced this week plans to close its Weekday School after 95 years of caring for local children.
Luigi Mangione was charged with four federal crimes Thursday in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The federal charges are significant because they open the possibility of him facing the death penalty.
Ramon Rivera, the man accused of randomly stabbing three people to death in Manhattan, pleads not guilty to murder charges.
We're in for a generally sunny day with some clouds from time to time — certainly nothing to fret about. Friday's a First Alert Weather Day, as we're anticipating rain and snow showers to develop.
Cold, rainy weather returns to NYC and the surrounding area today, and it's time to track some more snow later this week.
We're going for nearly 60 Tuesday, which flirts with the record of 62 set back in 2000. The normal high is 44, and we'll be nowhere near that.
A wintry mix and rain made a mess on the roads in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
The New York Mets introduced Juan Soto at Citi Field, after the four-time MLB All-Star signed a record 15-year, $765 million deal.
Some New Jersey American Water customers say their water is coming out brown or has an unusual taste or odor.
The New Jersey Supreme Court has put a hold on an appeals court decision to put the Paterson Police Department back under local control.
At least four students were injured when a school bus veered off a road and crashed in Monroe Township on Thursday afternoon.
Four people were injured after a small plane crashed at the Lakewood Airport in Ocean County, New Jersey, on Thursday, police said.
We're in for a generally sunny day with some clouds from time to time — certainly nothing to fret about. Friday's a First Alert Weather Day, as we're anticipating rain and snow showers to develop.
We're in for a generally sunny day with some clouds from time to time — certainly nothing to fret about. Friday's a First Alert Weather Day, as we're anticipating rain and snow showers to develop.
The mysterious drones seen flying over New Jersey and several other East Coast states have prompted a ban from the FAA.
If you're a National Grid customer in New York City or on Long Island, it's going to cost more to heat with gas this winter.
The Long Island Expressway has reopened hours after a deadly crash caused major delays for the morning commute.
We're going for nearly 60 Tuesday, which flirts with the record of 62 set back in 2000. The normal high is 44, and we'll be nowhere near that.
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo filed a lawsuit Thursday against a former aide, Charlotte Bennett, who alleged he sexually harassed her in 2020.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams' former chief advisor Ingrid Lewis-Martin has been indicted on bribery charges, the Manhattan DA announced.
A move in Congress by Sen. Chuck Schumer that would have allowed towns to track drones was blocked Wednesday.
A federal bill that could help prevent e-bike and e-scooter battery fires is finally nearing the finish line, according to the FDNY.
Ingrid Lewis-Martin, New York City Mayor Eric Adams' former chief advisor, is expected to report to court Thursday to face charges, her attorney said.
New York Congressman-elect George Latimer expects "major pushback" to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s potential vaccine policy if he heads Donald Trump's Health and Human Services Department.
A breakthrough treatment is making a huge difference for stroke survivors, improving hand and arm function, and their quality of life.
CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu's mental illness did not stop her. Now, she's highlighting hope and solutions.
Suffolk County is warning parents about the dangers of co-sleeping after three more infants who shared beds with adults died in the last four weeks.
Anthem will reverse a policy that would have capped insurance coverage for anesthesia after objections from doctors and lawmakers.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was back in federal court in Lower Manhattan on Wednesday for a pretrial hearing.
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.
The annual gala at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts features personalized tributes with performances and testimonials from fellow artists.
The Brooklyn Nets overcame a 10-point deficit and beat the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night.
The Columbus Blue Jackets snapped a five-game skid with a victory over the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night.
The Yankees on Wednesday introduced one of their latest big name acquisitions – left-handed starting pitcher Max Fried.
Juuse Saros made 25 saves to lead the Nashville Predators to a victory over the New York Rangers on Tuesday night.
Ondrej Palat and Stefan Noesen scored and the New Jersey Devils beat the St. Louis Blues 4-1.
Mets owner Steve Cohen's Metropolitan Park casino complex proposal has picked up steam after gaining the Queens borough president's approval.
Parts of the MTA's emergency exit infrastructure are in a hazardous state of disrepair, according to a new audit report.
The Riverside Church of New York announced this week plans to close its Weekday School after 95 years of caring for local children.
Neighbors living in communities without subway stops say congestion pricing has caused many to consider leaving New York City.
As development continues in Gowanus, Powerhouse Arts, housed in an old power station, works to keep artists in the neighborhood.
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.
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."
Thousands of Amazon workers walked off the job and onto picket lines across the country Thursday, including in New York City. With less than a week until Christmas, CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal explains what it means for your packages.
The mystery drone sightings across the region are prompting new restrictions for parts of New York. This comes after the FAA issued temporary drone restrictions for nearly two dozen towns and cities in New Jersey, but as CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports, there are still questions and calls for transparency.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams' former top advisor faced a judge on bribery and conspiracy charges Thursday. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan was in the courtroom and has more on the case centering around a Porsche and her son.
The Kennedy Center Honors has recognized more than 250 people and groups for their contributions to American art and culture, but this year, New York's Apollo Theater became the first institution to receive a Kennedy Center Honor.
Work is underway to get the world's largest Hanukkah menorah in place in New York City.
