Indigenous People's Day pays homage to First Nation people
It falls on the same day as Columbus Day as a way to pay tribute to the people already living in the country.
Vanessa Murdock is a member of the First Alert Weather Team, covering weekend evenings.
Vanessa has been with CBS News New York for over a decade, forecasting major weather events including Super Storm Sandy, Tropical Storm Ida and plenty of Nor'easters. When Vanessa isn't working on a weather forecast, she can be found in the community. Vanessa loves meeting viewers and sharing their stories.
Vanessa was born and raised on Long Island in the small town of Center Moriches on a street named after her great-grandparents. She graduated from Center Moriches High School and went on to receive her Bachelor's in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Rochester then earned her Master's in Meteorology from Penn State. She's called New York, Australia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and New Jersey home. She lives in the Garden State with her husband, two daughters and their Shih-Tzu, Teddy.
Vanessa loves adventuring in the great outdoors, has a strong aversion to litter and loves looking out for our planet. She's a one-and-done marathoner, but still runs regularly.
It falls on the same day as Columbus Day as a way to pay tribute to the people already living in the country.
Climate-conscious minds are gathering at the Times Center at the same time as the UN General Assembly.
There are major signs of a transformation at the old stadium, which is expected to reopen in 2023.
Some people who use grocery delivery services just keep collecting the reusable bags.
The bill also requires each public school host an annual assembly to commemorate Sept. 11, 2001.
According to a survey, 78% of teachers say students' mental health is worse today compared to before the pandemic.
Flash flooding is happening now in places where it hasn't before.
Some trees already boast the quintessential fall colors of burnt red and orange due to a serious lack of rain.
But all that's about to change as Sept. 6 is the day everyone will return to refurbished Cresskill schools.
Local pilots took to the skies to save the lives of our furry friends, and raise awareness of an issue that continues to plague the country – euthanasia.
The city wants to make sure underserved Black and brown communities get first dibs on growing with the industry.
The cat's owners are sharing surveillance video they want you to see.
To reopen the beach safely, they're offering reimbursements for certifications and $17.50 per hour.
Wednesday was Day 2 of what's expected to be a week-long heat wave.
City and state leaders are urging New Yorkers to prepare for extreme heat and potentially dangerous conditions.