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Just designated one of America's most endangered rivers, the Passaic River runs through backyards and the most populated city in New Jersey. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock takes us on a journey along the Passaic and shares why the just-declared "endangered" designation is not all bad.
A new stretch of riverfront park is now open in Newark.
The Passaic River continues to rise and is expected to crest Friday afternoon. CBS New York's Christina Fan has a look at conditions in Little Falls.
The river is expected to crest on Friday. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the latest.
Flood Watches are in effect for several counties, including Essex, where CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock spoke with one business owner as she prepared for another round of rain.
Water levels in rivers are expected to swell Thursday and could trigger flooding when they crest Friday.
The Passaic River crested and started to recede, but not before flooding local businesses yet again. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the latest.
From Little Falls, to Fairfield and Paterson, we have live team coverage of the cleanup across the area.
Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh updates reporters on the ongoing flooding from the weekend's heavy rain along the Passaic River.
CBS New York's Tony Sadiku and John Elliott have team coverage from communities impacted by the rising waters.
Heavy bursts of snow coated roads across New Jersey overnight, leading to hazardous driving conditions. As CBS New York's Christina Fan reports, in flood-ravaged communities across Passaic County, receding rivers created even more icy trouble.
Already flood-ravaged areas in New Jersey saw more snow overnight, turning floodwaters into sheets of ice. CBS New York's Christina Fan has a live update from Passaic County.
Residents in flooded neighborhoods across Passaic County have a long way to go.
Homeowners said it's a constant struggle dealing with floods, but this latest round hasn't been as bad as others, so far.
CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell reports from a neighborhood near the Passaic River.
The Passaic River crested at 9.7 feet and is now heading down, but Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh says not for long.
The mayor said Friday they had already gotten 24 inches on some streets and as much as 30 inches on others.
More rain is moving into the area, which is the last thing Passaic communities need as they continue to deal with flooded roads. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports from Paterson. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3SgjPEA
Water from the Passaic River is getting closer to homes in Little Falls. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3TUqRAh
Chopper 2 was over Bergen Street in Paterson early Friday morning, where firefighters in a high-water vehicle evacuated two people surrounded by floodwaters. CBS New York's Christina Fan and Tony Sadiku have the latest.
CBS New York's Tony Sadiku hears from the mayor of Wayne, New Jersey where the Pompton and Passaic rivers converge.
Communities along the Passaic River and still dealing with flood concerns as the river crests, and they're bracing for even more rain this weekend. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the latest from Little Falls.
All eyes are on the Passaic River and the communities impacted by flooding. Parts of Wayne remain under water Thursday as yet another storm approaches. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/48zDqp1
Officials say the Passaic River is still cresting, so there are still several days of flood watch to go. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3SfSW3O
The mayor says 18 streets are closed and more closures could come.
Ryan Jeffers and Harrison Bader had three hits apiece and Brooks Lee homered as the Minnesota Twins defeated the New York Mets 6-3.
Cellphones are everywhere. Some feel they've taken over our lives. So how can you break your cellphone addiction?
Three men are facing burglary charges after police say they were caught on video climbing into a manhole in Brooklyn.
Brian Dumoulin scored 90 seconds into overtime to lead the New Jersey Devils past Boston 5-4 on Tuesday night and end the Bruins' first season without a playoff berth since 2016.
Dylan Strome scored three times, and Washington Capitals beat the New York Islanders 3-1 on Tuesday night.
Cellphones are everywhere. Some feel they've taken over our lives. So how can you break your cellphone addiction?
Three men are facing burglary charges after police say they were caught on video climbing into a manhole in Brooklyn.
Multiple New York prison guards have been indicted in connection with the death of an inmate last month during a wildcat officers' strike, Gov. Kathy Hochul said Tuesday.
A family is calling for two New York City police officers to be held accountable after they allegedly left the scene of a deadly car crash in Upper Manhattan and didn't report it.
Thirty thousand gallons of partially treated sewage was discharged into Port Jefferson Harbor after an electrical malfunction, officials said.
The man who said his stepmother held him captive for two decades has released his first public statement.
Wind gusts between 30-45 mph will persist into Wednesday across the Tri-State Area
The UConn women's basketball team celebrated its NCAA championship with a victory parade Sunday in downtown Hartford.
A mini nor'easter centered off the Jersey Shore is bringing a mix of snow and rain to the Tri-State Area this weekend, making it feel more like winter than mid-April.
NYC and the suburbs are dealing with rainy weather to wrap up the week, and the Catskills may even see more snow.
Wind gusts between 30-45 mph will persist into Wednesday across the Tri-State Area
The NTSB held a meeting Tuesday on the probable cause of the deadly Port Newark cargo ship fire in New Jersey.
Divers recovered what appears to be the rotor of the helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River, a key piece for investigators.
More than a dozen complaints have been filed with the attorneys general in New Jersey and Pennsylvania from people who say a wedding photographer has not given them what they paid thousands for.
An investigation is underway after a mother and daughter were shot and killed in Trenton, New Jersey, Saturday morning.
The founder of a lab that used new DNA technology to link hairs found on Gilgo Beach victims to accused serial killer Rex Heuermann testified in court Tuesday.
Thirty thousand gallons of partially treated sewage was discharged into Port Jefferson Harbor after an electrical malfunction, officials said.
A 9-year-old girl from Long Island suffered severe face and head injuries after getting attacked by her next-door neighbor's pit bull, her family says.
A Long Island woman accused of forging vaccination records of students did not appear in court for her arraignment.
A mini nor'easter centered off the Jersey Shore is bringing a mix of snow and rain to the Tri-State Area this weekend, making it feel more like winter than mid-April.
Mohsen Mahdawi was arrested Monday at a citizenship interview in Vermont — one day after telling CBS News he'd "accept the outcome."
The New York City Council filed a lawsuit Tuesday trying to stop the Adams administration's move allowing Immigration and Customs Enforcement to operate on Rikers Island.
The federal government has frozen $2.2 billion in funding for the Ivy League school.
A Columbia protest leader was taken into custody at a citizenship interview, his lawyers say, as the Trump administration pushes to deport fellow Columbia activist Mahoud Khalil.
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele said "of course I'm not going to do it" about returning Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man deported to an El Salvadoran prison.
A grieving family in Queens wants answers after a young woman died two weeks after giving birth to twins. They believe it was due to complications with her C-section, but say the hospital is not giving them any answers.
A Long Island woman accused of forging vaccination records of students did not appear in court for her arraignment.
Is fluoride actually good or bad for you? Dr. Mallika Marshall answers common questions about fluoride.
Travelers who stopped at a New Jersey Turnpike service area in Middlesex County earlier this month may have been exposed to measles, state health officials say.
Over 80% of New York City public schools built with the known carcinogen asbestos did not undergo mandatory inspections in 2023-2024, according to a new audit released by the city comptroller's office.
Harvey Weinstein's retrial starts today with jury selection in NYC. He's been in jail at Rikers Island since his conviction was overturned.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was back in court Monday for arraignment on two additional charges. He pleaded not guilty.
Leslie Odom, Jr. will return to Broadway to reprise the role of Aaron Burr in "Hamilton," which he originated in the smash hit musical.
Lawyers for Sean "Diddy" Combs want a judge to let prospective jurors at his upcoming sex trafficking trial be questioned about sex, drugs and violence.
"Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star Eric Dane said he is still able to work and will return to the HBO drama.
Ryan Jeffers and Harrison Bader had three hits apiece and Brooks Lee homered as the Minnesota Twins defeated the New York Mets 6-3.
Brian Dumoulin scored 90 seconds into overtime to lead the New Jersey Devils past Boston 5-4 on Tuesday night and end the Bruins' first season without a playoff berth since 2016.
Dylan Strome scored three times, and Washington Capitals beat the New York Islanders 3-1 on Tuesday night.
Jasson Domínguez went 3 for 3 with a three-run double that put the Yankees ahead in the sixth inning of a 4-2 victory over the Royals on Tuesday.
Aaron Judge was appointed U.S. captain for next year's World Baseball Classic, team manager Mark DeRosa announced Monday.
Dozens of neighbors are gearing up to enter the Brooklyn Botanic Garden's annual "Greenest Block in Brooklyn" contest.
Students in Queens witnessed the future of firefighting Thursday when the FDNY Robotics Unit rolled in with a high-tech demonstration.
Jewish communities around the world are preparing for the holiday of Passover. Here's how local organizations are working to bring holiday spirit to NYC worshippers.
A visually impaired man in the Bronx is riding out of his comfort zone as he trains to participate in the TD Five Boro Bike Tour.
Queens neighbors couldn't figure out why their street was so neglected. CBS News New York went searching for answers and found out in the eyes of the city, the street doesn't exist.
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."
CBS News New York's John Elliott has your First Alert Forecast for April 15 at 11 p.m.
A wild turkey is roaming the streets of Manhattan and has managed to evade capture.
Have cellphones taken over our lives? Many believe it's time we all put them down. In this edition of "Question Everything," CBS News New York's Dick Brennan is asking, "How can you break your cellphone addiction?"
New York City Hall was lit up with the colors of the Dominican flag Tuesday in memory of the victims of the deadly nightclub roof collapse, and a candlelight vigil was held for one of the victims in Passaic, New Jersey.
Three men are facing charges after police say they were caught on video climbing into a manhole in Brooklyn. They're still looking for more suspects and the reason why they went underground. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman has more on the bizarre crime.
