Con Ed: Truck knocks down power lines in Queens
The NYPD says a truck carrying a crane was driving on 101st Avenue when it took down overhead wires.
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The NYPD says a truck carrying a crane was driving on 101st Avenue when it took down overhead wires.
Streets remain closed in the area after a crash led to a domino effect. CBS2's Alice Gainer reports from the scene.
The MTA said a tractor-trailer snagged overhead wires and pulled them down, which brought down two utility poles.
The FDNY is investigating a report of smoke near Central Park.
They say customers shouldn't have to cover the cost of buildings that harm the environment.
A rally Friday called for an end to buildings in New York that support fossil fuels.
Con Ed says the hike is necessary for reliability, safety and to meet New York's clean energy goals.
A rate hike could soon be coming for Con Edison customers in New York.
Con Edison is working to fix a gas leak at a construction site in Manhattan.
Con Ed and National Grid asked people in the city to limit natural gas use over the weekend.
The neighborhood was plunged into darkness for weeks after a Con Ed power plant caught fire. It's one of the many stories featured in our new documentary tonight.
Nearly 10 years ago, Superstorm Sandy knocked out power to most of Manhattan below 36th street.
Superstorm Sandy knocked out power to most of Manhattan below 36th street, CBS2's Vanessa Murdock reports.
Con Ed recommends insulating homes, getting a smart thermostat to control energy usage, and using LED lighting.
CBS2's Tim McNicholas has more on what you can do to lower your bills.
Hurricane Erin is currently not forecast to hit land, but strong winds are affecting nearby islands, prompting forecasters to warn of possible flooding and landslides.
President Trump announced the news on Truth Social hours after meeting with Russian president Vladimir Putin in Alaska.
The New York Yankees beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-3 Friday night.
An off-duty police officer fatally shot a man who was holding a fake gun on Staten Island, NYC police said.
The Seattle Mariners set a team record with nine doubles to beat the skidding New York Mets 11-9 on Friday night.
An off-duty police officer fatally shot a man who was holding a fake gun on Staten Island, NYC police said.
The sign that marked the gate number for United Flight 93 at Newark Airport is getting a permanent home at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, where the plane crashed.
New York City's tallest subway station will receive long-awaited elevators as part of the MTA's $68 billion capital plan.
After spending more than a half century at the bottom of the Long Island Sound, a long lost college ring has been reunited with its owner.
Weeks after an alleged drunk driver plowed through the Montauk Artist Association's annual summer art show, ruining artwork, breaking hearts and causing thousands in damage, the show has returned.
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.
A teenager died Friday evening after being pulled from the water at Belmar Beach on the Jersey Shore.
A boil water advisory has been partially lifted in Paterson, New Jersey.
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.
After spending more than a half century at the bottom of the Long Island Sound, a long lost college ring has been reunited with its owner.
Weeks after an alleged drunk driver plowed through the Montauk Artist Association's annual summer art show, ruining artwork, breaking hearts and causing thousands in damage, the show has returned.
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.
President Trump announced the news on Truth Social hours after meeting with Russian president Vladimir Putin in Alaska.
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a high-stakes summit in Alaska, but the talks did not yield a ceasefire in Ukraine.
President Trump and Russia's President Vladimir Putin held 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.
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.
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
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.
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 New York Yankees beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-3 Friday night.
The Seattle Mariners set a team record with nine doubles to beat the skidding New York Mets 11-9 on Friday night.
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.
New York City's tallest subway station will receive long-awaited elevators as part of the MTA's $68 billion capital plan.
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.
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.
John Elliot has the Tri-State Area's updated Saturday morning First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
Mr. Trump said he will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House next. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports.
Police said it started with a 911 call about an armed man near a Staten Island diner. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for August 15 at 11 p.m.
Friday night, the Mets commemorated the 60th anniversary of The Beatles' historic show at New York City's Shea Stadium. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
