NYC OEM Commissioner Zach Iscol on heat response
New York City Office of Emergency Management Commissioner Zach Iscol spoke with CBS New York's Cindy Hsu about the dangers of the excessive heat.
New York City Office of Emergency Management Commissioner Zach Iscol spoke with CBS New York's Cindy Hsu about the dangers of the excessive heat.
Scientists at the World Meteorological Organization calculated that this month will globally be the hottest month on record. In fact they say this month may be the hottest in 120,000 years. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Vasan is the commissioner of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. He spoke with CBS New York's Chris Wragge and Cindy Hsu.
The Sonic Sphere is a 50-ton globe hanging from a 115-foot tall ceiling. It's a one-of-a-kind musical experience that contains more than 100 speakers at all angles.
CBS2's John Elliott has a look at the forecast as we remain on Red Alert in the midst of oppressive heat.
It happened on July 5 in Bay Ridge. Police say the man groped a 17-year-old who was walking her dog near 61st Street and 3rd Avenue.
In a statement, Gov. Kathy Hochul said that the "large battery fire" had "caused significant damage and is emitting large amounts of smoke that may pose health risks."
Vanessa Murdock has the latest on dangerous heat and severe storm risks in the Tri-State Area.
A person at the beach was reported missing
The governor says the development will have 1,200 new apartments and one third will be for low-to-moderate income New Yorkers.
Chopper 2 was over the scene where the seaplane became disabled near Houston Street.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission held a forum in Bethesda, Maryland focusing e-bike fires and the risks associated with these batteries.
We're learning more about what may have caused the initial fire, as CBS New York's John Dias hears from a man who saw it all unfold.
The city is expecting its heat index levels to reach 105 degrees Thursday and up to 108 degrees Friday. CBS New York's Doug Williams has some tips for how to beat the heat.
CBS New York and the New York Humane Society are helping four-legged friends find forever homes.
Summer can be a hungry time of year for kids missing free school meals. But in New York City, help is just a text away.
Mayor Eric Adams updates New Yorkers on the Excessive Heat Warning impacting our area for the next few days.
We travel back in time to visit a block that was undergoing a transformation in the 1980s from urban decay to a vibrant neighborhood.
Temperatures are soaring in the city, so it's the perfect time to make plans to stay indoors and enjoy the air conditioning. Time Out New York Things to Do Editor Rossilynne Culgan joined us Thursday with some ideas on ways to stay cool.
The impact is still being felt this morning, as streets remain closed, including the area when you get out of the Lincoln Tunnel. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has what you need to know for your commute.
There are concerns and questions this morning about exactly why the crane caught fire and came crashing down Wednesday in Hell's Kitchen. CBS New York's John Dias has the latest from the scene.
For the very first time, she and the Museum of Jewish Heritage are sharing her journey through decades-old documents. They spoke exclusively with CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian.
A salmonella outbreak linked to ground beef has sickened at least 16 people in several states, including New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
CBS New York's Investigative Reporter Tim McNicholas has been looking into the crane company and the construction site.
CBS New York has team coverage from the scene, beginning with Alice Gainer who reports the fire is finally out.
Nearly a dozen apartment buildings in Edison were deemed unsafe Friday after ceilings collapsed in two different units.
New Jersey native Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone won gold at the Paris Olympics. She's the pride of Union Catholic High School in Scotch Plains, and is honored in the school's "Tradition Meets Tomorrow" hallway.
If you find yourself in front of a screen for hours each day, use blue light-blocking glasses to protect your eyes.
Connecticut will join IRS Direct File for federal tax returns in the 2025 filing season, Gov. Ned Lamont and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced Friday. The idea behind IRS Direct File is to provide taxpayers with a free alternative to for-profit tax preparation services.
A plane with 61 people aboard crashed in a fiery wreck in a residential area of the city of Vinhedo, in Brazil's Sao Paulo state.
The NYC Office of Emergency Management issued a travel advisory Friday due to heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding from the remnants of Hurricane Debby.
Northwestern parts of New Jersey are under a tornado watch as Debby's storm track slowly moves into the area. See live radar for the latest path.
New research by NYU shows how subway air pollution is disproportionately impacting millions of New York City's lower-income commuters.
A squatter was arrested Thursday after a fire broke out at a Brooklyn apartment building, the landlord said.
A tornado watch has been issued for most of New York City's northern and western counties, including in New Jersey, as the remnants of Debby move across our area.
Connecticut will join IRS Direct File for federal tax returns in the 2025 filing season, Gov. Ned Lamont and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced Friday. The idea behind IRS Direct File is to provide taxpayers with a free alternative to for-profit tax preparation services.
Northwestern parts of New Jersey are under a tornado watch as Debby's storm track slowly moves into the area. See live radar for the latest path.
A tornado watch has been issued for most of New York City's northern and western counties, including in New Jersey, as the remnants of Debby move across our area.
The remnants of Debby make a pass just off to our northwest late in the day on Friday. The First Alert Weather team has issued a Red Alert for most of the day.
Powerful storms took down trees and flooded busy roadways across NYC and New Jersey, and more is on the way as the remnants of Debby move north.
Nearly a dozen apartment buildings in Edison were deemed unsafe Friday after ceilings collapsed in two different units.
New Jersey native Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone won gold at the Paris Olympics. She's the pride of Union Catholic High School in Scotch Plains, and is honored in the school's "Tradition Meets Tomorrow" hallway.
Northwestern parts of New Jersey are under a tornado watch as Debby's storm track slowly moves into the area. See live radar for the latest path.
A 75-year-old woman in New Jersey said she was drugged, then robbed of thousands of dollars.
A tornado watch has been issued for most of New York City's northern and western counties, including in New Jersey, as the remnants of Debby move across our area.
A tornado watch has been issued for most of New York City's northern and western counties, including in New Jersey, as the remnants of Debby move across our area.
Exit 53 of the Long Island Expressway is being overhauled. Thousands of drivers have to maneuver around the service road and through neighborhood streets. It's an overwhelmed area in need of relief.
The remnants of Debby make a pass just off to our northwest late in the day on Friday. The First Alert Weather team has issued a Red Alert for most of the day.
The woman who pleaded guilty to fatally running over the mother of an MS-13 gang victim on Long Island was sentenced Tuesday.
Thunderstorms brought heavy rain and flooding to New York City and the surrounding area Tuesday.
One of the videos released from the Trump rally shows the moment when a Butler Township Police officer is hoisted onto the roof where the gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, had taken position.
New York's congestion pricing pause may be saving drivers money, but it means commuters with disabilities have to wait longer for improvements to the paratransit system.
Former President Donald Trump proposed three debates against Democratic nominee Kamala Harris on three different networks.
A Pakistani national with ties to the Iranian government has been arrested and charged with plotting a murder-for-hire scheme targeting U.S. government officials and politicians.
Kamala Harris has selected Tim Walz, the popular two-term governor of Minnesota, as her VP running mate, selecting a Midwestern Democrat to join her on the ticket.
Stone-like materials called slag tested positive for elevated levels of arsenic along the beach in Keyport, New Jersey, state officials said.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
The USDA has expanded the recall of some Boar's Head deli meats over concerns of a link to a deadly listeria outbreak.
Portion control is key, say researchers in examining levels of lead, cadmium and arsenic in cocoa-laden products.
Mount Sinai is now part of a national research team studying long COVID in Black and brown patients.
A street in New York City's Greenwich Village is now named after Jimi Hendrix.
Authorities say two suspected extremists believed to be tied to ISIS appeared to be planning an attack on an event in the Vienna area.
Mariah Carey will end her 2024 Christmas Time tour with three stops in the Tri-State Area this December.
Justin Timberlake's license was suspended Friday, as the singer pleaded not guilty to driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter, stars of the "Bill & Ted" film trilogy, will reunite on the Great White Way in Samuel Beckett's "Waiting For Godot."
Jo Adell hit a bases-clearing double with two outs in a six-run fifth inning, Tyler Anderson retired Aaron Judge three times in six strong innings pitched and the Los Angeles Angels withstood rainy conditions for a 9-4 victory over the New York Yankees on Thursday night.
Pete Alonso hit two home runs, David Peterson gave up one earned run across five innings and the New York Mets rolled past the Colorado Rockies 9-1 on Thursday to wrap up a three-game series.
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone of the U.S. and Femke Bol of the Netherlands went head-to-head at the 2024 Olympics in the third matchup between this generation's two top female hurdlers.
Francisco Lindor hit a tie-breaking, two-run single in the ninth inning, Jesse Winker had three hits, and the New York Mets beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 on Wednesday night.
Zach Neto hit his first career grand slam in a six-run second inning off rookie Will Warren and drove in a career-high six runs as the Los Angeles Angels beat the New York Yankees 8-2 for a doubleheader split on Wednesday night.
New research by NYU shows how subway air pollution is disproportionately impacting millions of New York City's lower-income commuters.
Residents of one Brooklyn NYCHA building say they've been dealing with plumbing problems for more than a year.
Tenants in a Queens high-rise say faulty elevators have been an inconvenience for years, and now they say it has become dangerous.
Five federally-funded initiatives aim to combat crime against bodegas in Upper Manhattan and the Bronx.
One of the largest cemeteries in New York City has completed a major project to deal with storm water runoff.
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.
John Elliott has the latest on Debby and severe weather Friday in the Tri-State Area on CBS News New York.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Friday forecast on CBS News New York.
New York City and Long Island are gearing up for the storm. Watch our team coverage on CBS News New York.
Four teams will battle it out in the big3 basketball playoff's this Sunday. Co-founders of the league, Ice Cube and Jeff Kwatinetz join CBS News New York to discuss what fans can expect.
A tornado watch has been issued for parts of New York and New Jersey, as the remnants of Debby arrive in our area today. We team coverage with the latest storm track and live radar.