Manhole fire leaves dozens of Brooklyn families without power on Thanksgiving
Con Edison says the blaze was caused by mechanical problems. Service was expected to be restored by midnight. CBS News New York's Lori Bordonaro reports.
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Con Edison says the blaze was caused by mechanical problems. Service was expected to be restored by midnight. CBS News New York's Lori Bordonaro reports.
A power outage in Brooklyn left thousands of customers in the dark Thursday morning. Check the Con Ed outage map.
A power outage in Brooklyn left thousands of customers in the dark Thursday morning. As CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports, service has since been restored for most.
A power outage in New York City has thousands of customers in the dark in Brooklyn.
Several buildings in a Bronx neighborhood were evacuated Sunday morning after a gas main ruptured.
Gas service has been restored after officials said a line ruptured in the Bronx, sending people running for cover and the smell of fumes into the air. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the latest.
The FDNY said at least three people were injured. Video shows the chaotic moments it all began. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner has the story.
From roads to runways, the rising temperatures are more than just uncomfortable; it's also impacting our infrastructure, so what's being done to handle the heat?
A steam leak is causing asbestos concerns on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.
City officials are telling some Upper East Side residents to keep their windows closed because of asbestos concerns due to a steam main leak Wednesday afternoon.
CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock went around the city on Wednesday to see how people are coping.
CBS New York has team coverage of the latest heat wave. Vanessa Murdock has your forecast, Chopper 2 has the latest on the Third Avenue Bridge malfunctioning, and Natalie Duddridge speaks to workers doing what they can to navigate the excessive conditions.
Con Edison and a utility workers union are negotiating a contract that's set to expire at midnight.
Thousands of Con Edison workers could be days away from going on strike as New York City is experiencing extreme heat.
CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock has more on what you can do to stay cool.
With temperatures expected to soar into the 90s as the week progresses, officials offered guidance for keeping cool in your homes and ways not to tax the power grid. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
The U.S. Coast Guard is trying to find the source of a mysterious oily sheen reported on the waters of Long Island Sound.
A major cleanup is underway in the Bronx River after 1,000 gallons of oil was accidently spilled into the water.
A major cleanup is underway in the Bronx, where 1,000 gallons of oil was accidentally spilled into the river. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the concern from neighbors who say it's causing quite the stench.
People in Murray Hill are fuming over what they say is a lack of communication from the city.
Around 1,000 people in Murray Hill are fuming over what they say is a lack of communication from the city. CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Con Edison said a transformer exploded and knocked out power in the Woodside area.
As of 6:15 a.m., Con Ed reported 581 customers still without power.
Con Ed says it had the heat turned off while crews work to repair a corroded gas pipe in front of the building.
Tenants of a building on the Upper West Side finally have their heat back after they were left in the cold for three weeks. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3HxH86S
A traveler who was infectious with measles spent several hours over two days at Newark Liberty International Airport recently, New Jersey health officials said.
Part of Paterson, New Jersey, lost water again after finally getting it back due to another water main break.
Erin is the first hurricane to develop over the Atlantic this year, and meteorologists are closely tracking its path and forecast.
A fire on Manhattan's Upper East Side sent plumes of black smoke into the sky over the city.
Suspicious white powder that forced the ICE field office in New York City to evacuate is not hazardous, the FBI said Friday.
A fire on Manhattan's Upper East Side sent plumes of black smoke into the sky over the city.
Suspicious white powder that forced the ICE field office in New York City to evacuate is not hazardous, the FBI said Friday.
A Staten Island homeowner is dealing with costly damage to his property, all thanks to what may be part of a social media challenge.
A 16-year-old Long Island girl was banned from school for not taking a required vaccine, but a federal judge has ordered her district to allow the rising junior to return.
A 16-year-old girl was shot in the head on the Lower East Side on Thursday afternoon, the NYPD said. Incredibly, the teen is expected to survive.
Storms came in fast and furious across the Tri-State Area on Wednesday afternoon and evening.
The New York DMV is warning of a scamming method known as social engineering where you receive texts with links to fake websites.
An air quality alert remains in effect today for parts of the Hudson Valley due to smoke and haze from the Canadian wildfires.
Another air quality alert is in effect Tuesday for NYC, western Long Island, the Hudson Valley, northwest New Jersey and southwest Connecticut.
An earthquake in Hasbrouck Heights, Bergen County, shook parts of New Jersey and New York on Saturday night.
Part of Paterson, New Jersey, lost water again after finally getting it back due to another water main break.
New Jersey officials said a tree limb fell onto power lines and then hit three people walking on the street below in Teaneck.
After a major water main break, Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh and Jim Mueller, executive director of the Passaic Valley Water Commission, shared their strategy to restore service.
A special exhibit celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Bruce Springsteen album "Born to Run" is coming to the Jersey Shore.
A suspect was shot Wednesday morning while Drug Enforcement Administration agents were executing a search warrant in Parsippany, N.J., authorities said.
A 16-year-old Long Island girl was banned from school for not taking a required vaccine, but a federal judge has ordered her district to allow the rising junior to return.
Storms came in fast and furious across the Tri-State Area on Wednesday afternoon and evening.
Billy Joel will be closing 20th Century Cycles, his popular motorcycle shop on Long Island.
Over two dozen dogs have been rescued from a Long Island home that officials say has been deemed unsafe.
In just a few weeks, experts predict traffic on the Long Island Expressway is expected to get worse. That's because a federal program allowing electric vehicles into the express HOV lane is set to end.
CBS News will have live coverage as President Trump and Russia's President Vladimir Putin hold a rare meeting Friday at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska.
The building at 26 Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan was evacuated following reports of an unknown white powder.
Mayor Eric Adams is seeking to harness the power of incumbency to offer a plan that gets addicts off the streets and into treatment -- even if it is against their will.
As Texas hurtles toward a flashpoint on a GOP effort to redraw congressional districts, California Democrats are answering with a plan of their own.
Paterson had supported former Gov. Andrew Cuomo during the primary, calling him the best choice.
A traveler who was infectious with measles spent several hours over two days at Newark Liberty International Airport recently, New Jersey health officials said.
The Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem has been traced to 12 cooling towers, including several at city-run buildings, officials said.
Northwell Health's plan to expand Lenox Hill Hospital, which faced stiff opposition from some Upper East Side residents, was approved by the New York City Council Thursday.
A deadly Legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York City has set health and community leaders on a campaign to educate the public on ways to prevent the bacteria from growing and spreading.
Caribbean Women's Health Association offers free doula support citywide as part of an effort to reduce Black maternal mortality rates.
The life and work of journalist and educator David Diaz was celebrated Thursday, on the eve of what would've been his 83rd birthday.
A special exhibit celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Bruce Springsteen album "Born to Run" is coming to the Jersey Shore.
Prosecutors said Wednesday they are ready to proceed to with a third trial of disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein.
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
Members of the public will have an opportunity Wednesday to sound off on a potential casino coming to the heart of New York City.
The Mets lost for the 13th time in their last 15 games, 4-3 to the Braves on Thursday night.
The NFL can be put on trial over civil claims that Brian Flores and other Black coaches face discrimination, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday, rejecting the league's attempt to force Flores into arbitration with Commissioner Roger Goodell as the arbitrator.
Michael Harris II hit a grand slam to cap Atlanta's biggest inning in almost five years — that propelled the Braves over the slumping New York Mets.
The Twins beat the Yankees 4-1 on Wednesday night, breaking a nine-game losing streak to New York.
Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner sat out the team's joint practice with the Giants on Wednesday because of a sore calf.
Residents say they approved a plan which included affordable housing but are now facing a shelter for 169 families.
Some Bay Ridge homeowners say the city's plan for 50 new Citi Bike docking stations is too big and too dangerous.
Nature lovers can now enjoy a new network of trails in Brooklyn's Prospect Park.
A youth gardening program at the Wyckoff House Museum offers East Flatbush students hands-on farming experience, community connection and their first paid job opportunities.
Rockaway Beach is seeing a surge in visitors, who are bringing more cars and more trash to the area.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Vanessa Murdock has the Tri-State Area's updated Friday afternoon First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
An area in Paterson lost water again after getting it back Thursday night. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
U.S. Open Fan Week kicks off Monday August 18 offering six days of free world class tennis and entertainment for all ages, including up-close access to top players, family activities, and the debut of a silent disco! Nicole Kankam, Managing Director of Pro Tennis Marketing and Entertainment for the USTA, previews the event.
Mr. Trump warned of severe consequences if the summit with Russia's leader does not go well. CBS News' Willie James Inman reports.
Some residents said they heard something like an explosion before evacuating during the fire. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
