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Badly Damaged Union Beach School Reopens More Than 7 Months After Sandy
The 700 students of Memorial School in Union Beach finally returned to their classrooms Monday. They had been split up among four different buildings since Sandy hit.
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The 700 students of Memorial School in Union Beach finally returned to their classrooms Monday. They had been split up among four different buildings since Sandy hit.
The unofficial start of summer is not being greeted with summer-like weather. One day after powerful storms slammed the Tri-State Area, forecasters were calling for more rain over the weekend.
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It's taken a lot of hard work, sweat, and money to re-open the doors of a lot of businesses impacted by superstorm Sandy.
The New Dorp Small Business Development Center opened Monday to help small businesses who couldn't take the time commuting to the other center.
On Thursday, Gov. Chris Christie announced a plan to buy out homes in flood-prone areas of Sayreville and South River so no houses are built there in the future, and some residents are eager.
The governor announced the "willing seller" buyout plan Thursday, just before appearing in Sayreville, where about 270 homes were destroyed or severely damaged by a tidal surge during Sandy.
Federal weather forecasts for Superstorm Sandy were exceptionally accurate last fall, but the warnings themselves were confusing, an internal review found.
The owners were back to square one Wednesday at three Sandy-ravaged homes that were rehabbed by volunteers on Staten Island, after vandals stole the copper wire and plumbing.
Murphy's Market owner Ronald Murphy said he borrowed $1.5 million to rebuild his supermarket to get it ready before summertime.
Hoboken is taking a "proactive" role in protecting its community from water woes caused by floods and its aging infrastructure.
In 2012, Sandy filled the streets and basements of Hoboken with water, that was followed by a slew of water-main breaks, and finally a series of flash floods brought on by heavy rain, that left many residents pumping out their homes once again.
Rain in New York City appears to have broken the previous record for this date, set in 1886, when the Big Apple got 2.33 inches.
The insurance plans do not consider basements to be living spaces, so the residents have not gotten a penny of insurance money for the flood damage they sustained.
Hundreds of seniors were enjoying the newly opened center on Monday. The facility was badly damaged in the flooding from Sandy.
Severe basement flooding destroyed the main building's electrical system. The flooding destroyed all of the hospital's diagnostic equipment.
Christie's warm embrace of Obama after the storm angered some Republicans, who said it helped tip a close presidential election to the Democrat and away from Mitt Romney.
When the storm washed through Hoboken six months ago, the gym at the Hudson County kids center was destroyed. Money for the repairs came from the NFL and the New York/New Jersey Super Bowl Committee.
At its monthly board meeting Wednesday, the agency approved paying another $28 million to a Canadian company to repair locomotives damaged when the rail yard where they were housed was flooded in late October.
The agency says that as of Tuesday, there had been 74,825 claims filed and 70,689 had been closed.
Hudson River Park Trust CEO Madelyn Wils said three piers were heavily damaged and the electrical system was knocked out completely when Sandy flooded the park on Oct. 29. All of the street lights lost power.
Federal officials announced those using federal dollars for major renovations to homes or businesses will now have to follow new uniform rules.
The collection of artifacts at the Ellis Island museum was unharmed by superstorm Sandy, but had to be moved because it wasn't possible to maintain the climate-controlled environment necessary for preservation.
In the aftermath of Sandy, the Rebuild Hoboken Relief Fund was set up to help individuals and businesses. In the months since the storm, more than a million dollars has been raised.
An MTA bus crashed into a Burger King overnight in Kensington, Brooklyn.
The NYC area will continue to see humid and cloudy weather today, before our Pick of the Week arrives tomorrow.
The Dallas-based airline is putting an end to its open seating policy, will begin offering premium seating and is introducing redeye flight options.
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Pete Alonso, Francisco Lindor and Tyrone Taylor homered off Gerrit Cole, Lindor added a three-run shot against the bullpen and the New York Mets routed the Yankees 12-3 to sweep the season Subway Series for the first time since 2013.
An MTA bus crashed into a Burger King overnight in Kensington, Brooklyn.
The NYC area will continue to see humid and cloudy weather today, before our Pick of the Week arrives tomorrow.
A potential explosive device was found outside a Harlem police station house Wednesday afternoon.
Veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers said Wednesday the Jets' goal this season is reaching the Super Bowl.
Tom Thibodeau, a two-time coach of the year, agrees to three-year contract extension with Knicks.
The NYC area will continue to see humid and cloudy weather today, before our Pick of the Week arrives tomorrow.
Another day means another round of showers for the New York City area, but there's hope around the corner.
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.
The NYC area will continue to see humid and cloudy weather today, before our Pick of the Week arrives tomorrow.
A police detective was shot Wednesday night while serving a warrant in Rahway, New Jersey.
Palestinian youth held a news conference at a community center in New Jersey condemning Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the United States Wednesday.
President Joe Biden intervened Wednesday after NJ Transit's negotiations with the union representing engineers stalled.
Veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers said Wednesday the Jets' goal this season is reaching the Super Bowl.
Jacqueline Franchetti has been trying to get "Kyra's Law" passed for eight years, but keeps running into Albany roadblocks.
The Jets will hold their first training camp workouts on Wednesday in Florham Park, New Jersey.
A small plane crashed Monday at MacArthur Airport on Long Island, killing pilot Christopher Kucera and his passenger, Zachary Hatcher.
Here's what New York leaders are saying about President Joe Biden's decision to end his reelection bid.
Humidity levels will climb and temperatures will reach the mid to upper 80s in the Tri-State Area on Sunday.
President Biden said it's been the privilege of his life to serve the country for over 50 years.
Kamala Harris' campaign appears to be casting a wide net to find a VP, vetting a large number of potential running mates.
Thousands of protesters descended on Washington, chanting "Free, Free Palestine," and some tried to block streets ahead of Netanyahu's speech.
As the internet buzzes about Kamala Harris and her "brat summer," NYC Mayor Eric Adams has some advice for the likely Democratic nominee: Be herself.
New bus routes are coming to Queens, and riders have a chance to weigh in on the plan tonight. Here's why it's facing pushback.
State records show the fund is facing a projected shortfall of $3 billion, and that shortfall is impacting the children.
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.
Billy Joel performs the last concert of his MSG residency tonight in NYC. See how to get tickets, and how much they're going to cost you.
An album of dark songs recorded in a bedroom at his rented farmhouse in 1982, reflecting the upheaval in his life in-between "The River" and "Born in the U.S.A.," helped solidify Springsteen's status as one of music's most soulful voices.
A new sculpture featuring the likeness of one of hip-hop's first DJs plays a specially curated mix, powered by solar panels.
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.
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Pete Alonso, Francisco Lindor and Tyrone Taylor homered off Gerrit Cole, Lindor added a three-run shot against the bullpen and the New York Mets routed the Yankees 12-3 to sweep the season Subway Series for the first time since 2013.
Veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers said Wednesday the Jets' goal this season is reaching the Super Bowl.
Tom Thibodeau, a two-time coach of the year, agrees to three-year contract extension with Knicks.
The IOC also voted on Wednesday to name the French Alps as the host of the 2030 Winter Games.
The Fordham Business Improvement District in the Bronx said they're offering 10 businesses security improvement grants of up to $1,500 to fortify their shops.
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.
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.
Police say the officer was shot while serving a warrant on Wednesday evening in New Jersey. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the latest.
Police say the driver was hospitalized in stable condition after slamming into the fast-food restaurant in Kensington overnight. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports from the scene.
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President Joe Biden addressed the nation Wednesday on his decision to exit the race. He said it's time for younger voices as he delivered his speech from the Oval Office. CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has more.