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Con Ed gives out dry ice to families that lost power during the heat wave
CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock went around the city on Wednesday to see how people are coping.
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CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock went around the city on Wednesday to see how people are coping.
CBS New York has team coverage of the latest heat wave. Vanessa Murdock has your forecast, Chopper 2 has the latest on the Third Avenue Bridge malfunctioning, and Natalie Duddridge speaks to workers doing what they can to navigate the excessive conditions.
Con Edison and a utility workers union are negotiating a contract that's set to expire at midnight.
Thousands of Con Edison workers could be days away from going on strike as New York City is experiencing extreme heat.
CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock has more on what you can do to stay cool.
With temperatures expected to soar into the 90s as the week progresses, officials offered guidance for keeping cool in your homes and ways not to tax the power grid. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
The U.S. Coast Guard is trying to find the source of a mysterious oily sheen reported on the waters of Long Island Sound.
A major cleanup is underway in the Bronx River after 1,000 gallons of oil was accidently spilled into the water.
A major cleanup is underway in the Bronx, where 1,000 gallons of oil was accidentally spilled into the river. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the concern from neighbors who say it's causing quite the stench.
People in Murray Hill are fuming over what they say is a lack of communication from the city.
Around 1,000 people in Murray Hill are fuming over what they say is a lack of communication from the city. CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Con Edison said a transformer exploded and knocked out power in the Woodside area.
As of 6:15 a.m., Con Ed reported 581 customers still without power.
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Con Ed says it had the heat turned off while crews work to repair a corroded gas pipe in front of the building. CBS New York's Christina Fan has more.
Con Ed says it had the heat turned off while crews work to repair a corroded gas pipe in front of the building.
The energy provider dispatched their in-house emergency crews to cut down branches of trees near power lines.
Con Edison says it knows this storm could be a dangerous one that could leave many without power. So they say they've brought in reinforcements: About 1,000 workers from out of state. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
Business owners told CBS New York's Tim McNicholas on Thursday night that they are losing thousands during the ongoing cleanup.
Businesses along Second Avenue are at a standstill as emergency crews continue their work, and the city hasn't provided an update on when the area will reopen.
Officials continue to test the air quality in the area for any possible asbestos, while advising people to stay inside. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has an update from Midtown East.
Parts of Second and Third avenues were still shut down Wednesday night for a massive cleanup. CBS New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
The Office of Emergency Management says masks are available on scene for those who want them, while awaiting the environmental testing for possible asbestos.
The steam leak that shut down streets Wednesday in Manhattan caused some confusion with residents who live in the area. CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis spoke with people who said they had no idea what was going on.
Officials said an underground steam leak starting building up around 2 a.m. before causing the pipe to burst at 5:30 a.m. Wednesday. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has a live update from the scene.
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Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle stepped down from her role after facing calls to resign after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
NYC's unsettled weather continues today, with rain showers in the forecast through Thursday.
Delta scratched about 400 flights early Tuesday after tech snafu, causing mounting frustrations for travelers.
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle repeatedly refused to answer questions about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, enraging lawmakers.
NYC's unsettled weather continues today, with rain showers in the forecast through Thursday.
Queens resident Lou Harris is on a mission to make the sport of surfing more inclusive.
The parents of a New York City 17-year-old were charged and sentenced for a crime their son is accused of.
Lawmakers in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are flocking to Vice President Kamala Harris' side.
City Parks Foundation's Coastal Classrooms is providing educational programs for middle school students.
NYC's unsettled weather continues today, with rain showers in the forecast through Thursday.
Lawmakers in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are flocking to Vice President Kamala Harris' side.
New York's weather calls for a cloudy day Monday, with rising humidity and increasing shower chances.
Humidity levels will climb and temperatures will reach the mid to upper 80s in the Tri-State Area on Sunday.
At least seven people in New York have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats.
NYC's unsettled weather continues today, with rain showers in the forecast through Thursday.
Monmouth University's main campus was on lockdown overnight in West Long Branch, New Jersey, but has now been deemed safe, prosecutors say.
Route 3 is reopen in Clifton, New Jersey after Monday's deadly tractor-trailer explosion that sparked a large fire and shut down the highway.
Lawmakers in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are flocking to Vice President Kamala Harris' side.
Part of Route 3 remains closed in Clifton, New Jersey after a tractor-trailer crashed and exploded, killing the driver, Monday morning.
A small plane crashed Monday at MacArthur Airport on Long Island, killing the pilot and his passenger.
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Humidity levels will climb and temperatures will reach the mid to upper 80s in the Tri-State Area on Sunday.
Former U.S. Rep. George Santos has lost a bid to dismiss some of the charges in the criminal case against him as he heads toward trial.
According to prosecutors, the alleged drunk driver who crashed into a Long Island nail salon in June, killing four people, had a blood alcohol level that was more than twice the legal limit.
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle stepped down from her role after facing calls to resign after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle repeatedly refused to answer questions about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, enraging lawmakers.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who CBS News estimates is now the likely Democratic presidential nominee, is heading to the key battleground state of Wisconsin to give a speech in Milwaukee.
Former President Donald Trump's lawyers called the $454 million judgment "draconian" and complained that the "case violates centuries of New York case law."
Lawmakers in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are flocking to Vice President Kamala Harris' side.
At least seven people in New York have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
At least two cases of measles have been found in people staying at a New York City-run shelter for migrants in Brooklyn.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
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Prosecutors have been preparing to retry the disgraced movie mogul since the New York Court of Appeals overturned his 2020 rape conviction.
The Kennedy Center named its 2024 Honorees Thursday morning. They include Harlem's historic Apollo Theater, the first institution to ever receive the honor.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Francisco Lindor hit two solo home runs and Jeff McNeil added a three-run shot in the Mets' 6-4 win over the Marlins on Monday.
The Yankees rolled to a 9-1 win over the Rays on Monday, thanks to two homers from Juan Soto.
LeBron James will be the third basketball player – and the first men's player – to carry the U.S. flag at the start of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
The Mets struck out 14 times in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Marlins.
The Rays built an early lead, overcame Aaron Judge's MLB-leading 35th homer, and beat the Yankees 6-4 on Sunday.
Queens resident Lou Harris is on a mission to make the sport of surfing more inclusive.
City Parks Foundation's Coastal Classrooms is providing educational programs for middle school students.
The situation for a NYCHA tenant has gone from bad to worse after ankle-deep water inundated her Brooklyn apartment during a storm.
A new sculpture featuring the likeness of one of hip-hop's first DJs plays a specially curated mix, powered by solar panels.
A legal battle is brewing between some New York City tenants and Mayor Eric Adams over rental assistance laws.
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.
Tony award winning actor André De Shields joins CBS New York to discuss his role in the hit Off Broadway show Cats: The Jellicle Ball.
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Monmouth University's main campus was on lockdown overnight in West Long Branch, New Jersey, but has now been deemed safe, prosecutors say.
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