Connecticut senator urges Congress to pass HEAT Act
Sen. Richard Blumenthal says the HEAT Act would prevent hot weather-related deaths.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal says the HEAT Act would prevent hot weather-related deaths.
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.
There are allegations of a cover-up amid rape and sexual harassment at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in Connecticut, and Sen. Richard Blumenthal is demanding answers about the investigation. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3UJBYwd
Records released to Congress this month show Coast Guard leaders deliberately hid the findings for years.
The mayor said someone climbed the menorah and lodged a Palestinian flag between the candle holders.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal and experts shared cautionary tales and offered tips on which dangerous toys to avoid.
The two turkeys, named after Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, were pardoned at a Stew Leonard's in Newington.
Taylor and Travis will enjoy the rest of their lives together at a sanctuary in Connecticut -- Taylor and Travis the turkeys, that is. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/49RAipM
It follows a months-long inquiry into the company's practices after several recent incidents impacting fans.
Connecticut said it's short nearly 2,500 teachers and paraprofessionals.
Connecticut leaders say the state is short nearly 2,500 teachers and paraprofessionals.
The American College Health Association says accidents are the leading cause of fatalities on college campuses.
Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal introduced a bill he says will improve safety on college campuses nationwide.
Key figures, including the LIV Golf CEO and the head of Saudi Arabia's investment fund, have refused to attend the hearing.
Finger-pointing became a focal point as airlines struggled to rebook exasperated travelers. CBS New York's Ali Bauman has the story.
Officials warn this could only be the beginning, as they predict more will come in the next few days.
Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut tells "Face the Nation" that he is trying to uncover what happened behind the scenes in the PGA-LIV merger. "We are ready and willing to seek information by whatever legal means we have to obtain it," Blumenthal said.
According to the CDC, one in five babies is born with CMV, a virus that can cause deafness, seizures and developmental delays.
Blumenthal introduced a bill that would offer screenings for a cytomegalovirus, a virus that can cause deafness, seizures and developmental delays.
In January, senators grilled Ticketmaster and its parent company after the website crashed during a pre-sale event for Swift's tour.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal will undergo surgery Sunday after a mishap at the UConn Huskies parade in Hartford.
Blumenthal suffered a fracture and will undergo routine surgery Sunday.
Stamford's bond with Ukraine is only growing stronger.
Polls show Americans' trust in the Supreme Court has never been lower, especially in light of ethical lapses that lead observers to question the impartiality of the justices.
From the moment she first began appearing at the side of John F. Kennedy Jr., Carolyn Bessette became one of the most photographed women in the world. Her personal style continues to have an impact 25 years following her death.
Cameron Harper scored late in the second half to rally New York to a 2-2 draw with D.
Alex Bregman put Houston ahead with a two-run single in the eighth inning and the surging Astros rallied from five runs down for a 9-6 victory over the New York Mets.
The Yankees, who won Friday to snap a season-worst four-game losing streak, lost for the 10th time in their past 13 games.
Severe thunderstorms and the chance of a tornado are expected today in New York and New Jersey. See the latest weather maps and live radar.
NYC's Pride March 2024 takes over Manhattan today. See what time it starts, plus the route map, street closures and more.
Long Island police said Steven Schwally, 64, was drunk and speeding when he crashed an SUV into a nail salon Friday, killing an off-duty NYPD officer and three other people.
New York City's public pools are open for the summer, but some have sections closed because of a shortage of lifeguards.
Queens residents who lost their homes in an apartment building fire six months ago say they are again searching for somewhere to live as their temporary housing agreements expire.
Severe thunderstorms and the chance of a tornado are expected today in New York and New Jersey. See the latest weather maps and live radar.
A tractor-trailer accident on I-95 in Greenwich, CT had southbound lanes backed up for the morning commute.
Severe thunderstorms moved through New York and New Jersey on Wednesday evening, causing widespread power outages and other damage.
U.S. News & World Report released its 2024 college rankings Tuesday, and some Tri-State Area schools ranked among the best in the world.
Parts of New Jersey are back under a heat advisory Wednesday.
Severe thunderstorms and the chance of a tornado are expected today in New York and New Jersey. See the latest weather maps and live radar.
With a 15% fare hike for NJ Transit riders set to go into effect Monday, commuters protested Friday outside the agency's headquarters, saying they've been plagued with service delays and cancellations.
Court documents reveal disturbing new details in the case of a mother accused of drowning her two young children in Lakewood, New Jersey.
New Jersey police arrested Junior Nunez, 33, on Friday morning after issuing an Amber Alert for a 2-year-old boy from Paterson.
Gov. Phil Murphy and officials from Amtrak and NJ Transit announced a new plan Thursday to fix the agencies' problems.
Severe thunderstorms and the chance of a tornado are expected today in New York and New Jersey. See the latest weather maps and live radar.
Long Island police said Steven Schwally, 64, was drunk and speeding when he crashed an SUV into a nail salon Friday, killing an off-duty NYPD officer and three other people.
At least four people were killed and nine injured when a driver crashed through the front of a nail salon on Long Island.
A pocket watch that belonged to President Theodore Roosevelt is back in its rightful place. The 126-year-old cherished possession has been recovered after being stolen from an exhibit in 1987.
Nearly half a dozen suburban freshman Republicans in New York have targets on their backs as Democrats hope to take control of the House after the November elections.
Negotiations went down to the wire, but Mayor Eric Adams and the New York City Council agreed on a $112.4 billion budget that will go into effect Monday.
The New Jersey Democrat and his wife are accused of accepting gold bars, a Mercedes and cash in exchange for using his political influence to help three businessmen and two foreign governments.
President Biden and former President Donald Trump squared off for the first presidential debate of the election season. Watch highlights and key moments here.
Parts of New York City will have 20 mph and even 10 mph zones come September, the DOT says.
Here's CBS News' fact check of statements made by Biden and Trump during the first 2024 presidential debate.
The New York City Virus Hunters are getting their hands dirty to find out which little birdies might be carrying a deadly disease in Central Park.
"We can serve payers very effectively from the footprint that remains," CEO Tim Wentworth says of the coming Walgreens closures.
The advisory issued by Dr. Vivek Murthy came as the U.S. grappled with another summer weekend marked by deadly mass shootings.
One bill being fast-tracked would make abortions free in New Jersey by eliminating co-pays.
A beloved Queens DJ, known for his selfless generosity, is himself in need of support as he seeks a kidney donor.
From the moment she first began appearing at the side of John F. Kennedy Jr., Carolyn Bessette became one of the most photographed women in the world. Her personal style continues to have an impact 25 years following her death.
Mets infielder José Iglesias performed his song "OMG" live at Citi Field after the team's 7-2 win over the Houston Astros.
Martin Mull came to national fame with a recurring role on the Norman Lear-created satirical soap opera "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," and the starring role in its spinoff, "Fernwood 2 Night."
The original 1997 illustration for the front of the first Harry Potter book has set a record for Potter-themed memorabilia on the auction block.
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Cameron Harper scored late in the second half to rally New York to a 2-2 draw with D.
Alex Bregman put Houston ahead with a two-run single in the eighth inning and the surging Astros rallied from five runs down for a 9-6 victory over the New York Mets.
The Yankees, who won Friday to snap a season-worst four-game losing streak, lost for the 10th time in their past 13 games.
Mets infielder José Iglesias performed his song "OMG" live at Citi Field after the team's 7-2 win over the Houston Astros.
Pete Alonso and Jeff McNeil homered in the sixth inning Friday night, powering the New York Mets to a 7-2 win over the Houston Astros and moving them over.
Queens residents who lost their homes in an apartment building fire six months ago say they are again searching for somewhere to live as their temporary housing agreements expire.
The New York City Virus Hunters are getting their hands dirty to find out which little birdies might be carrying a deadly disease in Central Park.
Lillian Wong of Queens is trying to solve the mystery of money being withdrawn from her dead son's bank account.
A commercial stretch along 86th Street in Bensonhurst has become a hotbed of illegal vending, according to Councilwoman Susan Zhuang.
Environmental groups in the South Bronx say the neighborhood is feeling the worst of the heat and humidity because of air pollution.
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.
CBS New York's First Alert Weather team has the latest weather forecast.
The LGBTQ+ community is coming together in Manhattan on Sunday for the annual Pride March, which is marking 55 years since the Stonewall Riots. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian reports from the parade route.
CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for June 29 at 11 p.m.
In Fairfield County, Connecticut, hundreds of swimmers dove into the Long Island Sound on Saturday to raise money for cancer research.
Pride Weekend got underway Saturday ahead of Sunday's annual Pride March. This year marks 55 years since a police raid on the Stonewall Inn led to a gay rights revolution. CBS New York's Derick Waller reports.