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New Yorkers who survived Sandy help victims of Hurricane Ian
Elizabeth and Lynn Duffy raised over $5,000 in a matter of days, using the donations to buy hundreds of gift cards.
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Elizabeth and Lynn Duffy raised over $5,000 in a matter of days, using the donations to buy hundreds of gift cards.
President Joe Biden was in Florida on Wednesday to get a first-hand look at damage caused a week ago by Hurricane Ian. CBS2's Maurice DuBois reports.
The president said he and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke several times last week about the hurricane.
So many donations poured in, they are now being sent to hurricane victims in Florida.
President Joe Biden was in Florida on Wednesday to tour hurricane-ravaged Fort Myers. Cristian Benavides reports for CBS2.
The number of dead continues to climb nearly a week after Hurricane Ian roared ashore in Florida as a Category 4 storm. CBS News has confirmed more than 100 people have died. Cristian Benavides reports for CBS2.
A coastal flood warning remains in effect through 9 p.m. Tuesday. CBS2's Vanessa Murdock has the latest from Manasquan.
About 427,000 homes and businesses in Florida were still without power on Tuesday.
More than 100 people are confirmed dead, as the state's residents are still reeling from the catastrophic damage. CBS2's John Dias has the latest on the recovery efforts.
The rescue effort is ongoing five days after the storm.
A surprise wakeup call ordered every Nassau County department head in for an all-hands-on-deck drill.
Hurricane Ian's devastating impact prompted an emergency drill on Long Island, CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reported.
With the death toll rising, FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell said the federal government was ready to help in a huge way.
Officials say that number is expected to rise. President Biden is expected to tour the devastation this week. CBS2's Kevin Rincon reports.
CBS2's Cristian Benavides reports from North Port, Florida on when electricity could be restored to a million homes and businesses.
The Category 4 storm's death toll continues to rise as the rescue and recovery effort continues.
The Tri-State Area is now feeling the impacts of Hurricane Ian.
Authorities in Florida now confirm 47 people have died from Hurricane Ian, raising the global death toll to 54. That number is expected to rise, however. Manuel Bojorquez reports for CBS2.
The New Jersey Red Cross is sending help to Florida for Hurricane Ian relief efforts.
Authorities say the death toll from Hurricane Ian could be as high as 70. In Florida, rescuers are searching around the clock for survivors. Chris Hoffman reports for CBS2.
Once they arrive in Florida, they'll deliver emergency supplies and hot meals to hard-hit areas.
Ian was expected to weaken Saturday and "dissipate early Sunday," the National Hurricane Center reported.
Search and rescue teams continue to look for people trapped inside their homes.
Vanessa Murdock and John Elliott have the latest in the First Alert forecast on CBS2 News This Morning.
FEMA and U.S. Coast Guard officials said about 4,000 people have been rescued in Florida by local, state and federal authorities.
The death of Eric Garner in 2014 thrust his mother, Gwen Carr, into a life of activism. Her son's last words – "I can't breathe" – became a flashpoint for issues surrounding social injustice, seen then and still today in protests and demonstrations.
An 89-year-old stand-up comedian is one of the latest victims of random assault in New York City. Another woman randomly punched her in the face as she was walking home from a swim class on July 10.
Ohio Sen. JD Vance delivered a speech on the third night of the Republican National Convention and accepted the party's nomination for vice president.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Sen. Bob Menendez is refuting reports that he's planning to resign after he was convicted on federal bribery charges.
The death of Eric Garner in 2014 thrust his mother, Gwen Carr, into a life of activism. Her son's last words – "I can't breathe" – became a flashpoint for issues surrounding social injustice, seen then and still today in protests and demonstrations.
An 89-year-old stand-up comedian is one of the latest victims of random assault in New York City. Another woman randomly punched her in the face as she was walking home from a swim class on July 10.
New York's next offshore wind farm, Sunrise Wind, will be seven times bigger than its first one.
Mayor Eric Adams is moving ahead with the installation of a controversial weapons detection system in the subways. The first stations could get them in a matter of days.
A lightning strike injured three people in Rockland County Wednesday.
New York and New Jersey coped with another day of excessive heat and humidity Wednesday, as well as severe weather.
Severe weather moved through parts of the Tri-State Area amid another heat wave Tuesday, causing widespread damage.
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.
The First Alert Weather Team has issued a Red Alert through Wednesday due to excessive heat and humidity in New York City, New Jersey and the entire Tri-State Area.
Extreme heat returned Sunday and it's only going to get hotter over the next few days.
Sen. Bob Menendez is refuting reports that he's planning to resign after he was convicted on federal bribery charges.
Pressure is mounting on convicted felon Bob Menendez to resign from the U.S. Senate, but not everyone thinks he will.
New York and New Jersey coped with another day of excessive heat and humidity Wednesday, as well as severe weather.
NJ Transit says the excessive heat is causing equipment issues, and riders should expect delays and cancellations for days.
A meteor soared over the Statue of Liberty in NYC and New Jersey, prompting reports of a loud boom and shaking buildings.
New York's next offshore wind farm, Sunrise Wind, will be seven times bigger than its first one.
Officials in Hempstead are warning beach goers about recent shark sightings and rough seas.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed a a controversial transgender athlete ban Monday which passed last month by the Nassau County legislature along party lines.
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.
The First Alert Weather Team has issued a Red Alert through Wednesday due to excessive heat and humidity in New York City, New Jersey and the entire Tri-State Area.
Ohio Sen. JD Vance delivered a speech on the third night of the Republican National Convention and accepted the party's nomination for vice president.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Sen. Bob Menendez is refuting reports that he's planning to resign after he was convicted on federal bribery charges.
New York's next offshore wind farm, Sunrise Wind, will be seven times bigger than its first one.
President Biden said, "I feel good," after the White House announced he had tested positive for COVID-19 and was experiencing mild symptoms.
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.
A first responder on Long Island is said to be the first in the country, outside a clinical trial, to undergo a life-saving surgery for peripheral artery disease.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the case with prejudice based on the misconduct of police and prosecutors.
Shelley Duvall worked frequently with director Robert Altman, and appeared in her final film in 2023 after decades away from Hollywood.
Alec Baldwin has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the case, which stems from the 2021 on-set shooting of Halyna Hutchins, the cinematographer for "Rust."
Argentina won its second straight Copa America championship, overcoming Lionel Messi's second-half leg injury to beat Colombia 1-0 on Lautaro Martínez's 112th-minute goal.
Fans appeared to breach the security gates at Hard Rock Stadium hours before the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia.
Michael Toglia hit three of the Rockies' six homrs in an 8-5 win over the Mets on Sunday.
Spain has won a record fourth European Championship title after Mikel Oyarzabal's 86th-minute goal clinched a 2-1 victory as England's painful decades-long wait for a major trophy goes on.
The Orioles, aided by a pair of miscues by the Yankees, rallied in the ninth inning for a 6-5 win on Sunday.
It's a tradition that dates back to 1887. Worshippers in Brooklyn paraded through the streets, a beloved Italian tradition.
Yehuda Beinin said his daughter was held in two different homes in Gaza for 54 days.
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection is installing seven miles of porous pavement in Brooklyn.
CBS New York first reported in April that drivers were illegally parking cars in a grassy area alongside a bike lane under the Queensboro Bridge. Since then, community members say they've seen little improvement.
Mayor Eric Adams' rezoning proposal, dubbed "City of Yes," sparked debate at a lengthy public hearing Wednesday.
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.
An 89-year-old stand-up comedian is one of the latest victims of random assault in New York City. She said she was walking home after a morning swim when someone sucker-punched her in the face. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal spoke to the victim.
A New York City Council member is charged with felony assault, accused of biting an NYPD officer during a protest against a new homeless shelter. CBS New York's Ali Bauman spoke to the councilwoman.
There are many new developments in the race for the White House. CBS New York's Dick Brennan has more on the turmoil in the Democratic Party, and Natalie Brand reports from the Republican National Convention.
An afternoon in the park turned terrifying in Rockland County after a lightning strike Wednesday. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports.
CBS New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for July 17 at 10 p.m.