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People who have experienced extreme weather are especially likely to say climate change needs to be addressed right away.
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People who have experienced extreme weather are especially likely to say climate change needs to be addressed right away.
Wildfires in the U.S. have caused a decline in air quality and an increase in deaths in parts of the U.S. – even though air quality had been improving, researchers say.
When a wildfire tore through Lahina, Hawaii earlier this year, no alerts warned the public. In our area, there were questions about how soon alerts went out during Sandy and Ida. Correspondent Stephen Stock investigates.
Mayor Eric Adams updates New Yorkers about today's air quality and other health-related announcements.
The mayor's office issued an advisory warning about smoke at high altitudes from the Canadian wildfires.
Within a day of the list's release, more than 100 of those on the list or their relatives came forward to say they're safe, the FBI said Friday.
President Biden is in Hawaii Monday to view the widespread damage from the recent Maui wildfires, meet with survivors and fend off criticism that his administration responded to the disaster too slowly. Jordan Segundo reports.
The ongoing search for victims of the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century continued in earnest on the Hawaiian island of Maui. Jessica Kartalija reports.
In Hawaii, the death toll from wildfires on Maui has now climbed to at least 99 people. More than 1,000 others are still missing. Jessica Kartalija reports.
Search operations are stepping up across the island, with more than 1,000 people still missing. Jessica Kartalija reports.
According to Moody's Analytics, the initial estimate of the cost of the wildfires is as high as $7 billion, with the majority driven by property damage. Jeff Nguyen reports.
At least 99 people were confirmed dead as of Monday evening.
Dozens of people were killed in the Maui fires, and many are still missing, authorities said.
Lahaina was once the capital of Hawaii — home to historic buildings and an iconic banyan tree.
At least 55 people have lost their lives and the toll is expected to climb. The historic town of Lahaina has been devastated.
More than 5,000 fires have raged since May across Canada, tearing through at least 29 million acres of land — and counting.
A 20-person team from all over the Empire State worked for two weeks putting out hotspots.
Health advisories are in place with smoke from the Canadian wildfires expected to return. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.
As more people across the country are seeing the impact of wildfires and smoke, scientists are turning to the promise of big data, technology and collaboration to keep big fires from spreading.
David Schechter explores the connection between wildfires and climate change for "On The Dot."
Years of keeping fire out of America's forests led to a buildup of dead trees and brush — fuel for today's larger, hotter, more lethal wildfires.
Wildfires in Canada have been raging for weeks and there are 500 fires burning in the country, the vast majority uncontrolled.
Smoke from the Canadian wildfires continues to blanket our area. While officials say the air will be poor, they do not believe it will be as bad as earlier in the month. CBS News York's John Dias is live in Long Island City with the latest on how to prepare for the day ahead.
Get ready for the possible return of bad air, which is expected to hit parts of New York State Wednesday.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires previously brought New York the worst air quality in the world. Check out maps of what to expect Wednesday.
Ann Wilson, lead singer of rock band Heart, says she has cancer.
Justice Juan Merchan set a new sentencing date of Sept. 18, "if such is still necessary."
Don't miss these 4th of July deals on carry-ons, duffel bags, backpacks and more luggage at Tumi.
A 3-year-old spider monkey, apparently named Ticky, was seen inside a tow truck on Tremont Avenue in the Bronx.
These monitors are perfect for on-the-go work or play.
A 3-year-old spider monkey, apparently named Ticky, was seen inside a tow truck on Tremont Avenue in the Bronx.
Local leaders are calling for change after two teens died of apparent drownings at Rockaway Beach in Queens recently.
The 4th of July fireworks can make dogs and other pets anxious and afraid, so we have some expert advice on how to keep them calm.
Police have person of interest in custody in the sexual assault of a sunbather in Central Park. The person has not been charged yet in the Central Park case, but has an active warrant on an unrelated matter, the NYPD said.
Flights at Newark Airport had to be slowed Monday evening because of an air traffic controller shortage, according to the FAA.
Connecticut had several new laws start on July 1, 2024, including the school age cut-off and surveillance cameras meant to catch drivers who blow by buses.
Severe thunderstorms swept through New York, New Jersey and Connecticut on Sunday, with the chance of an isolated tornado. 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.
Flights at Newark Airport had to be slowed Monday evening because of an air traffic controller shortage, according to the FAA.
With NJ Transit's fare hike kicking in on Monday, some riders are considering alternate ways of getting around.
Sunday was expected to be the busiest day of the summer travel season, but severe thunderstorms caused delays and cancelations.
Severe thunderstorms swept through New York, New Jersey and Connecticut on Sunday, with the chance of an isolated tornado. 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.
The 4th of July fireworks can make dogs and other pets anxious and afraid, so we have some expert advice on how to keep them calm.
Steven Schwally, the man accused of being intoxicated when he crashed into a nail salon on Long Island, killing four, appeared in court Monday.
Severe thunderstorms swept through New York, New Jersey and Connecticut on Sunday, with the chance of an isolated tornado. 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.
Justice Juan Merchan set a new sentencing date of Sept. 18, "if such is still necessary."
A New York court said in a decision that Rudy Giuliani is disbarred effective immediately.
Manhattan prosecutors said they are not opposed to delaying Donald Trump's sentencing after the Supreme Court ruled that former presidents enjoy immunity for official acts.
Connecticut had several new laws start on July 1, 2024, including the school age cut-off and surveillance cameras meant to catch drivers who blow by buses.
Former President Donald Trump is trying to overturn his recent felony conviction in the New York "hush money" criminal case.
FDA approval of the new Alzheimer's treatment, which will be branded as Kisunla, follows years of setbacks.
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.
Ann Wilson, lead singer of rock band Heart, says she has cancer.
Spike Lee's "Do the Right Thing" celebrated its 35th birthday Sunday with a block party on Do The Right Thing Way in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn.
Usher accepted the lifetime achievement award at the 2024 BET Awards, and Will Smith debuted a single as he continued his comeback from slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars two years ago.
His recently uncovered photographs, long thought lost, are the basis of the former Beatle's book, "1964: Eyes of the Storm," and an exhibition currently at the Brooklyn Museum.
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.
The Mets used an offensive explosion in the 10th inning to defeat the Nationals 9-7 on Monday and get back to .500.
The Mets' rally was all for naught as a five-run 11th inning lifted the Astros to a 10-5 win on Sunday.
The Yankees left Toronto with a split of their four-game series against the Blue Jays with an 8-1 win on Sunday.
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.
A nonprofit recycling center in Brooklyn says it has seen a sharp increase in people who collect cans and bottles to make a living.
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.
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.
A summertime wave of COVID is spreading across parts of the country. Dr. Bernard Camins, an infectious diseases doctor with the Mount Sinai Health System, joined us to discuss it.
A 3-year-old spider monkey, apparently named Ticky, was seen inside a tow truck on Tremont Avenue in the Bronx.
World Boxing Council lightweight champion and Newark native Shakur Stevenson joins CBS New York to discuss his upcoming match Saturday, July 6 at Prudential Center.
After two teenagers died of apparent drownings at at Rockaway Beach, officials want some safety concerns met. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
Police have person of interest in custody in the sexual assault of a sunbather in Central Park. The person has not been charged yet in the Central Park case, but has an active warrant on an unrelated matter, the NYPD said. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.