Hurricane Fiona picks up strength
Hurricane Fiona is picking up strength as it continues its march across the Caribbean. Cristian Benavides reports for CBS2.
Hurricane Fiona is picking up strength as it continues its march across the Caribbean. Cristian Benavides reports for CBS2.
Hurricane Fiona has slammed the Caribbean, causing destruction in the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico.
On this fifth anniversary of Hurricane Maria, another storm has plunged Puerto Rico into the dark. CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis has the latest developments.
The National Hurricane Center said Fiona is likely to strengthen as it approaches Bermuda late Thursday.
About one million people are without power in Puerto Rico, and flash flooding continues in the Dominican Republic. CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis has the latest.
There have also been more than 1,000 flood rescues due to Hurricane Fiona. CBS2's Dick Brennan has more on what New York state is doing to help those impacted on the island.
Nearly the entire island remains in the dark and many don't have running water.
New Yorkers are mobilizing to help the people of Puerto Rico and FEMA says it is better equipped than it was five years ago when Hurricane Maria battered the island nation. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
The Census Bureau says people with Dominican and Puerto Rican heritage make up about 18% of the city's population. As CBS2's Tony Aiello, many New Yorkers are already planning to help with hurricane recovery.
Hurricane Fiona is wreaking havoc on hundreds of thousands of people as it moves through the Dominican Republic and up the Atlantic. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
New York will be providing Spanish-speaking police officers to Puerto Rico, and drones to the Dominican Republic.
Elise Finch has the Tri-State Area's updated First Alert forecast on CBS2 News at Noon.
Hurricane Fiona is thrashing the Dominican Republic after causing historic floods in Puerto Rico and knocking out the island's power grid, CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
The storm caused devastating floods and knocked out the island's energy grid, CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
The storm caused catastrophic flooding and cut off power to all of Puerto Rico, CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
The storm caused "catastrophic" damage in Puerto Rico, its governor said, and a forecaster said flooding was already "historic." Power was out across the island.
The NYPD is investigating if recent pellet gun shootings in Manhattan and the Bronx are connected.
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The NYPD is investigating if recent pellet gun shootings in Manhattan and the Bronx are connected.
Developers released renderings for Gowanus Green, a large new affordable housing community located on the banks of the Gowanus Canal.
The Randall's Island Park Alliance wants New York City to remove the migrant shelter this summer.
The FAA's new initiative to address the New York air traffic controller shortage is up and running.
Starting Saturday, all New York City-run beaches will be open to the public, free of charge.
Despite some lingering clouds, Sunday will be a nice finish to the weekend. Highs will reach the low 70s.
Today's weather looks to be the pick of the week, as skies clear and temperatures climb.
Temperatures around New York and New Jersey will rebound nicely Monday, as highs reach the upper 60s and low 70s.
Mother's Day was mostly a gloomy day in New York City and across the Tri-State Area.
Sunday night may offer a chance to see the northern lights in suburban areas of New York City after an "extreme" geomagnetic storm reached Earth on Friday.
The FAA's new initiative to address the New York air traffic controller shortage is up and running.
Aaron Rodgers, still recovering from an Achilles injury, was a full participant at the Jets' Tuesday practice.
Ghada Abukuwaik, a pharmacist from New Jersey, is back home in the U.S. after being stranded at a hospital in Gaza for weeks. She's already planning her next mission.
Power outages were reported in Elizabeth, New Jersey after a train hit overhead wires on Division Street on Monday afternoon.
Despite some lingering clouds, Sunday will be a nice finish to the weekend. Highs will reach the low 70s.
Their return comes after authorities spread out across Manorville, and beyond, in April as part of an evidence search.
Despite some lingering clouds, Sunday will be a nice finish to the weekend. Highs will reach the low 70s.
A federal judge is considering if lawsuits against NYC congestion pricing should proceed after hours of arguments from people suing to stop the new tolls.
Eight Cricket World Cup matches will be held at Nassau County's International Cricket Stadium in June 2024.
There's an intense debate on whether to arm school security after Farmingdale schools became the latest on Long Island to plan to hire armed guards.
The Randall's Island Park Alliance wants New York City to remove the migrant shelter this summer.
Arizona is one of seven states that Trump lost in 2020 where his allies are accused of schemes to put up alternate electors.
Former President Donald Trump's defense rested its case at his "hush money" trial after calling two witnesses to the stand.
NYC Mayor Eric Adam's liaison to the Turkish community, Rana Abbasova, is cooperating with the federal investigation into his 2021 campaign.
Robert Costello, a witness called by former President Donald Trump's defense team, was severely admonished by the judge over his behavior on the stand.
A new report from Orkin ranks the worst cities for mosquitoes, with New York coming in second and Los Angeles taking the top spot.
Leonette Belfield-Carson, whose daughter Jalissa Nadine Carson died of cancer, is now an advocate for other moms with children battling cancer.
A new report from New Jersey's Department of Health shows lead levels in children are dropping but not gone.
Kyle McMorrow was just 36 years old when he suffered a stroke last year. He woke up with neck pain one day, not realizing what was happening.
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
Crystal McKinney, a former model, accused Sean "Diddy" Combs of drugging and sexually assaulting her in New York City over 20 years ago. She filed the lawsuit under the NYC Gender Motivated Violence Act.
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs posted a video on social media apologizing for his "inexcusable" behavior and that he takes "full responsibility" for his actions.
A six-footer with an ample black mustache, Dabney Coleman made his mark in numerous popular films.
The 2016 footage, which was obtained and published by CNN, appears to show the rap mogul hitting, dragging and kicking the singer known as Cassie.
A 50-year-old man is charged with assault after actor Steve Buscemi was punched in an apparent random attack in New York City.
Gleyber Torres hit a three-run home run, but it wasn't enough as the Yankees fell 6-3 to the Mariners on Tuesday.
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Aaron Rodgers, still recovering from an Achilles injury, was a full participant at the Jets' Tuesday practice.
The Mariners ended the Yankees' seven-game winning streak with a big inning against Clay Holmes, who blew his second save in 15 chances.
Francisco Lindor, who spent six seasons with the Guardians, went 0 for 4 in his first game at Progressive Field since being traded to the Mets in 2021.
Developers released renderings for Gowanus Green, a large new affordable housing community located on the banks of the Gowanus Canal.
A community of people are helping a community of bees in Far Rockaway, Queens. They're drawing inspiration from a professional model-turned-beekeeper.
Migrant women from Honduras, Mexico and other countries share their experiences while making the art they enjoy.
Traffic safety advocates in Brooklyn say the redesign of McGuinness Boulevard is inadequate, and they want changes to be implemented.
Maimonides Medical Center in Borough Park neighbors two communities that house a large Asian American population.
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."
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Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
CBS New York's Lonnie Quinn says Sunday looks like the best day of the Memorial Day weekend.
It will soon allow colleges that already focus on aviation, like Vaughn College in Queens, to train hires on campus. CBS New York's Tim McNicholas has the story.
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