Connecticut officials discuss historic flooding
Connecticut officials including Gov. Ned Lamont held a briefing to discuss historic flooding that devastated parts of the state.
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Connecticut officials including Gov. Ned Lamont held a briefing to discuss historic flooding that devastated parts of the state.
Two people were found dead in Oxford, Connecticut and over 100 were rescued from extreme flooding statewide.
Extreme flooding in western Connecticut killed at least one person, while over 100 people were rescued. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
At least 100 people were evacuated by search and rescue teams in Connecticut due to severe flooding, Gov. Ned Lamont said.
More workers in Connecticut could soon be eligible for more paid sick days. Currently, only specific retail and service companies with more than 50 workers are required to offer up to 40 hours of paid sick time.
More protections are coming to Connecticut families whose loved ones are killed in the line of duty. Gov. Ned Lamont signed legislation Wednesday that establishes the Fallen Officer Fund.
The vital stretch of I-95 between New York City and Boston is not expected to reopen for days after a fuel truck crashed and went up in flames. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
A vital stretch of I-95 has been shut down for over 24 hours after a fuel truck crashed and burst into flames. The highway cannot reopen until crews demolish an overpass that was damaged.
The I-95 overpass in Norwalk, Connecticut that was damaged in a fiery tanker truck crash is being demolished, but the highway remains partially closed.
I-95 in Norwalk, Connecticut was closed in both directions and may not reopen for days after a fuel truck crashed and burst into flames under an overpass.
Gov. Ned Lamont said a truck fire and fuel spill has completely shut down I-95 in Norwalk and it's unclear when it will reopen.
Interstate 95 in Norwalk, Connecticut is closed in both directions after a fuel truck crashed and burst into flames Thursday morning.
Lieberman died Wednesday in New York City after complications from a fall, his family said. He was 82.
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont delivered his annual State of the State address Wednesday and unveiled his $26 billion budget. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/49o3wv3
The governor gave an upbeat assessment of the state and its finances, countering calls from some of his fellow Democrats to raise taxes on the wealthy so more money can be spent on higher education and social services.
Lamont will also release his fiscal year 2025 budget adjustment proposal, along with other legislation he's asking lawmakers to consider this year.
Lamont also released his fiscal year 2025 budget adjustment proposal, along with other legislation he's asking lawmakers to consider.
Connecticut could soon become the first state to cancel medical debt for thousands of residents. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3vZLJfn
Gov. Ned Lamont says $6.5 million in unused COVID funds would help pay off the debt.
Lawmakers in Connecticut are calling on Congress to act on gun violence. Gov. Ned Lamont says new laws the state passed over the last decade are helping, but he says more needs to be done.
It includes a ban on openly carrying firearms in public, which Lamont said will make a difference in public safety.
They include a ban on openly carrying firearms in public. Gov. Ned Lamont said the new laws will make a difference in public safety. CBS New York Jessica Moore reports.
Gov. Ned Lamont announced more than 177,000 students will be eligible for free breakfast and more than 13,000 will get free lunch for the upcoming school year.
Lamont signed a bill that allows for higher pension contributions by participating towns and cities.
It's possible some troopers could face forgery charges.
Dnipro bears the brunt of Moscow's first retaliatory strike after Ukraine fires U.S.-made missiles into Russia, and Ukraine claims Moscow may have used an ICBM.
Jalen Brunson scored 36 points, Karl-Anthony Towns added 34 and the Knicks beat the Suns 138-122 for their fourth straight win.
Chris Stapleton took home four Country Music Association Awards and hardly left the stage on Wednesday night, while an absent Morgan Wallen won the night's biggest prize, entertainer of the year.
A woman died Wednesday after being struck by an unmarked police vehicle in Brooklyn, police sources say.
A piece of conceptual art consisting of a banana duct-taped to a wall sold for $6.2 million at an auction in New York on Wednesday.
A woman died Wednesday after being struck by an unmarked police vehicle in Brooklyn, police sources say.
A piece of conceptual art consisting of a banana duct-taped to a wall sold for $6.2 million at an auction in New York on Wednesday.
A Brooklyn woman who was wrongly marked as deceased by the government in 2022 says the problem has caused a years-long struggle.
The innocent bystander who was caught in the middle of a shootout between NYPD officers and a gunman Tuesday says she no longer feels safe in the city.
Nearly a dozen families and therapists say New York's Early Intervention Program services have grinded to a halt due to a new state database.
The weather is shifting and bringing much-needed rain to the Tri-State Area. 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.
A crane accident in Montville, New Jersey turned a routine tree trimming job into a chaotic mess when the machine fell onto a house.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy updated commuters Wednesday on what's being done to correct issues on the rails.
The weather is shifting and bringing much-needed rain to the Tri-State Area. 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.
The iconic Stella Ristorante in Floral Park, Long Island will close on Dec. 31 after 64 years in business.
The weather is shifting and bringing much-needed rain to the Tri-State Area. There may even be snow in parts of New York.
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.
New York City special education students are not getting the services they were promised, according to the United Federation of Teachers.
Jessica Tisch, the head of the Department of Sanitation, was appointed New York City's new police commissioner on Wednesday.
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 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.
Chris Stapleton took home four Country Music Association Awards and hardly left the stage on Wednesday night, while an absent Morgan Wallen won the night's biggest prize, entertainer of the year.
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.
Jalen Brunson scored 36 points, Karl-Anthony Towns added 34 and the Knicks beat the Suns 138-122 for their fourth straight win.
Mika Zibanejad scored and added an assist as the New York Rangers edged the Vancouver Canucks 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.
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.
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."
Gov. Phil Murphy met with NJ Transit and Amtrak officials after a problematic summer of delays and cancelations.
A New York City Council committee is voting on Mayor Eric Adams' proposal to change the city's housing regulations.
New York City's first rainfall in weeks comes after the mayor enacted drought restrictions amid an unprecedented uptick in brush fires. CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku and Elijah Westbrook report.
Tony Sadiku has the Tri-State Area's updated Thursday morning forecast on CBS News New York.
Federal agents arrested a man in South Florida suspected of plotting an attack on the New York Stock Exchange. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
