NYC Begins Clean-Up Of 'Not Enormous' Damage From Tropical Storm Irene
"We are seeing some very serious consequences of the storm, including flooding and downed trees and power outages," Bloomberg said Sunday.
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"We are seeing some very serious consequences of the storm, including flooding and downed trees and power outages," Bloomberg said Sunday.
Hurricane Irene is thundering up the east coast, lashing the tri-state with high winds and torrential rain and leaving millions without power.
Con Edison says they don't expect to cut power before the storm hits, but flooding could bring a shutdown to areas including the southern tip of Manhattan and parts of the West Village.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg ordered the mandatory evacuation of all residents in the coastal areas dubbed "Zone A" and also extended the mandatory evacuation zone to include all of the Rockaways.
Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney says after years of revitalizing the East River waterfront, building a garbage station would damage the health and safety of those living in the residential neighborhood.
The stock market piled on more losses today as investors began seeking the safety of cash or bonds ahead of the weekend.
No one with a pen and a pulse would write that Plaxico Burress didn't deserve to be punished. Fined? Hell, yes. Suspended? Absolutely? Cut? Why not? But jailed for 20 months? That's different.
The Young Men's Initiative is a bold new program that overhauls how government interacts with young black and Latino men.
The number of New Yorkers who have left the state totaled more than the populations of Buffalo, Rochester, Yonkers, White Plains and West Babylon combined.
The centerpiece of the new World Trade Center complex is taking shape as we get closer to the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg's office is boasting that bicycles are now the toast of the town -- up 14 percent, with close to 19,000 city cyclists every day compared to spring 2010 where that daily number was 16,463.
In a Quinnipiac University poll released Thursday, 69 percent of the respondents said they would shop at a Walmart in the city if it was convenient, while 63 percent said city officials should allow a local Walmart to open.
The stalemated political tug of war over raising the debt ceiling has Mayor Michael Bloomberg saying it's already hurting our reputation in the minds of investors around the world.
A Quinnipiac University poll released Wednesday asked participants who they would "most like to see elected mayor in 2013," and Kelly heads the list with 23 percent.
On Sunday, New York became the sixth state to allow same-sex couples to marry, seeing hundreds of couples exchange vows.
It's called "Midtown in Motion," a new traffic management system using microwave sensors, video cameras and E-ZPass readers to spot heavy congestion in a test area.
"Nobody paid as much attention to it as they should have -- from me on down," Bloomberg said after a graduation ceremony at Gracie Mansion.
The 42nd annual Gay Pride Parade will kick off at noon in Midtown. This year, an estimated half a million participants will be celebrating New York's historic decision to legalize same-sex marriage.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg and City Council Speaker Christine Quinn gathered with city lawmakers and the head of the teachers' union Friday evening to announce the roughly $66 billion deal, which ducks the worst of the cutbacks the mayor had said would be unavoidable.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg is trying to stay neutral when it comes to "Weinergate," staying very far away from saying what action he thinks Anthony Weiner should take in the wake of a sexting scandal.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira joined other city officials Monday to announce a partnership that will build a new charter school and affordable housing in East Harlem.
Nearly two million spectators lined the street as 80,000 participants marched down the parade route. It's all part of a weekend long celebration of Puerto Rican heritage and culture.
The service has already started in three locations: Battery Park, Joyce Kilmer Park in the Bronx, and Thomas Jefferson Park in East Harlem.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg cuts the ribbon Tuesday on the second section of the High Line, expanding the park from the meat-packing district through Chelsea.
I'm rooting for Plaxico Burress. Not because my beloved Steelers drafted him. Not because he helped your Giants beat the despised Patriots. I'm rooting for him because Burress publicly and privately paid for a crime with no victim.
Speedy center fielder Jose Siri has been acquired by the New York Mets from the Tampa Bay Rays for reliever Eric Orze.
New York City's Gridlock Alert Days are back as peak holiday tourism season arrives, ahead of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
The Calgary Flames rallied to a victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.
The atmosphere is shifting into a new pattern that will bring much-needed rain to the Tri-State Area late Wednesday. There may even be snow in parts of New York.
The Brooklyn Nets beat the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night.
Speedy center fielder Jose Siri has been acquired by the New York Mets from the Tampa Bay Rays for reliever Eric Orze.
New York City's Gridlock Alert Days are back as peak holiday tourism season arrives, ahead of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
The atmosphere is shifting into a new pattern that will bring much-needed rain to the Tri-State Area late Wednesday. There may even be snow in parts of New York.
A new state-of-the-art trash system in NYCHA's Polo Grounds Towers in Harlem promises to tackle energy, rodent and recycling issues.
Tuesday marked the first full day of the defense's case in the trial of Daniel Penny, the Marine veteran charged in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on board the subway last year.
The atmosphere is shifting into a new pattern that will bring much-needed rain to the Tri-State Area late Wednesday. There may even be snow in parts of New York.
It looks like the Tri-State Area will get a substantial soaking of rain later this week, something it definitely needs due to the risk of wildfires.
The risk of wildfire development will remain elevated across the Tri-State Area through the next several days.
A Red Flag Warning is in effect today across the entire Tri-State Area until 6 p.m.
Service is finally restored after a transformer explosion and fire along Amtrak tracks in the Bronx caused service suspensions throughout the region Tuesday and Wednesday.
The atmosphere is shifting into a new pattern that will bring much-needed rain to the Tri-State Area late Wednesday. There may even be snow in parts of New York.
New Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer is trying to throw a monkey wrench into Gov. Kathy Hochul's congestion pricing plan.
Joe Douglas is out as general manager of the New York Jets following the much-hyped team's 3-8 start.
New Jersey Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat, says she is running for governor in 2025.
Orange County, New York is dealing with an extended state of emergency due to the ongoing Jennings Creek wildfire.
Dozens of Suffolk County homeowners are shocked after they say FEMA denied their requests for aid after storms caused devastating damage in August.
Leaders in Nassau and Suffolk counties rolled out a strategy Monday to try and stop congestion pricing.
A cellphone company worker says he was attacked by a Long Island law enforcement officer while doing his job.
It looks like the Tri-State Area will get a substantial soaking of rain later this week, something it definitely needs due to the risk of wildfires.
Stony Brook residents are calling for the restoration of the centuries-old Mill Pond, which was drained and destroyed during a torrential storm in August.
New Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer is trying to throw a monkey wrench into Gov. Kathy Hochul's congestion pricing plan.
Linda McMahon is a co-chair of President-elect Donald Trump's transition team and was the Small Business Administrator in his first term.
President-elect Donald Trump's six-year New York criminal odyssey might need to continue for at least another four, prosecutors said Tuesday.
The leaked materials include the sworn deposition of the minor with whom former Rep. Matt Gaetz allegedly had sex.
As House Democrats conduct the leadership elections Tuesday, the party is still reeling from the results of the 2024 elections — and reckoning with the path forward.
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced a $150 million investment in a new state-of-the-art cell and gene therapy hub to be built on Long Island.
Dozens of New York and New Jersey schools are impacted by a recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria.
The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
Sean "Diddy" Combs has tried to reach out to prospective witnesses and sway public opinion from jail in NYC to influence potential jurors in his sex trafficking trial, prosecutors say.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
Six Flags announced it shut down the Kingda Ka and Green Lantern roller coasters to make way for two new rides including The Flash coaster.
Speedy center fielder Jose Siri has been acquired by the New York Mets from the Tampa Bay Rays for reliever Eric Orze.
The Calgary Flames rallied to a victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.
The Brooklyn Nets beat the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night.
Joe Douglas is out as general manager of the New York Jets following the much-hyped team's 3-8 start.
Jalen Brunson had 26 points and 11 assists, leading the Knicks to a 134-106 win over the reeling Wizards on Monday.
A new state-of-the-art trash system in NYCHA's Polo Grounds Towers in Harlem promises to tackle energy, rodent and recycling issues.
Families in Central Harlem will soon settle into their new homes at Marcus Garvey Village, which also brings free gathering spaces to the community and an LGBTQ center.
The Hispanic Society's new exhibit traces how different cultures influenced the women of Spain as they found their own voices throughout history.
Brooklyn transit riders are worried about an ongoing proposal to cut bus stops as part of a redesign project.
A Long Island man's life savings were stolen from his bank account, and he says he's been waiting a year to get it back.
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."
A New York City Police officer and a bystander were shot in Queens on Tuesday evening, police said. The alleged gunman was shot and killed. Both the officer and the bystander are expected to be OK, and the officer is expected to be released from the hospital Wednesday. CBS News New York's Derick Waller reports.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has a look at the First Alert Weather forecast.
A Hudson Valley woman says her car was taken on a joyride from Jamaica, Queens to Jersey after she parked at a long-term parking lot near JFK. As investigator Tim McNicholas reports, attorneys for the City of New York say it's one of dozens of unlicensed parking lots creating a "game of whack-a-mole" for inspectors.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for November 19 at 11 p.m.
Harlem is ready for the holiday season and the celebration started Tuesday night.
