NYC road closures and subway outages to know for your commute amid ongoing flooding
Gov. Kathy Hochul called the flooding "historic," saying the state was on track to set a new record for rainfall.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul called the flooding "historic," saying the state was on track to set a new record for rainfall.
Raw sewage is backing up and coming out people's toilets and drains into their apartments in parts of the borough.
Residents in Springfield Gardens and Rosedale scrambled to find pumps for the basements on Friday. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram has the story.
Mayor Eric Adams said Chancellor Banks made the right choice keeping kids in classrooms on Friday, despite the heavy rain and problems. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
CBS New York's Ali Bauman has the latest from Williamsburg.
CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram has a look at conditions there.
Waters from the flooded Prospect Park lake spilled into the street, inundating the area. CBS New York's Doug Williams reports.
Friday night's Phillies-Mets game is postponed until Saturday as heavy rain falls bringing flooding to New York.
New Jersey commuters are navigating around floodwaters this morning, as Ophelia's remnants bring heavy rain to the Tri-State Area.
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
CBS New York's John Elliott has a look at the latest on conditions around our area as the remnants of Ophelia bring significant flooding.
Ophelia's remnants are soaking New York City and the surrounding area with heavy rain for the Friday morning commute. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has a live update from Upper Manhattan.
MTA crews inspected all flood-prone stations, checking storm drains and putting the necessary equipment in place to keep trains moving. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has more.
CBS New York's Hannah Kliger is live for us on the West Side Highway.
CBS New York's John Elliott has the latest weather forecast.
Crews are working to make repairs as the water floods a nearby parking lot.
There have been 23 weather extreme events in America that cost at least $1 billion this year through August, breaking the record of 22 set in 2020.
The entrance to Burning Man will be closed for the remainder of the event, which began on Aug. 27 and was scheduled to end on Monday.
Several area beaches have been closed for swimming due to high surf and hazardous rip currents. CBS New York's John Dias has an update from Jones Beach.
New York State Parks officials hopeful beaches will reopen Friday in time for busy Labor Day weekend.
Jones Beach remains closed for swimming because of high surf and hazardous riptides. CBS New York's John Dias spent the morning at Field 6, where high tide flooded the area.
Crews are still on the scene more than 24 hours after a water main break flooded the streets and subways below. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge has an update on the repairs.
Residents said they heard a big bang coming from the intersection of University Ave and Macombs Road early Tuesday.
A water main break flooded Times Square overnight, turning streets into a river for the early morning commute.
Tropical Storm Hilary brought historic rainfall to the Southern California region.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday she will not seek reelection and will retire from Congress at the end of her term.
Windy conditions took down trees around NYC and N.J. overnight. The wind advisory for the area has expired, but it's still breezy today.
Entering the mayoral race with under 1% support, Zohran Mamdani's prospects of winning initially seemed unlikely. Here are some of the ways he turned the race around.
Edwards scored 15 points in 29 minutes after missing four games with a strained right hamstring.
The Nets pulled away in the fourth quarter in a game of spurts that featured 12 lead changes and 10 ties.
Windy conditions took down trees around NYC and N.J. overnight. The wind advisory for the area has expired, but it's still breezy today.
The cause of the fire and the explosion has not yet been determined.
A slow but hopeful recovery effort is continuing with the planting native vegetation and restoration of damaged woodlands.
Many are wondering if the status quo will remain or if major shake-ups are coming.
Members of the community are feeling both a sense of pride, and some hesitancy.
It comes after last week's deadly storm brought damaging winds that knocked down trees around the city and the Tri-State Area.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day as we deal with the messy conditions, especially during the evening commute.
The system is expected to arrive sometime between Wednesday night and Thursday morning, with heavy rain, strong winds and coastal flooding.
The weekend is shaping up to be pretty decent, albeit on the cool side.
In the last few years, New York City has not had much snow, due to mild and dry winters.
Windy conditions took down trees around NYC and N.J. overnight. The wind advisory for the area has expired, but it's still breezy today.
Mikie Sherrill shared plans for her term as New Jersey governor, including a freeze on utility costs.
It comes after last week's deadly storm brought damaging winds that knocked down trees around the city and the Tri-State Area.
McGreevey will take on James Solomon in a Dec. 2 runoff election in the race for mayor of Jersey City, the state's second-largest city.
Democrat Mikie Sherrill is set to be the next governor of New Jersey after she defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli, CBS News projects.
Suffolk County police say 90-100 teens were at the party when a fight broke out.
The man with severe cognitive disabilities disappeared on Halloween and was found among the NYC Marathon crowd.
Omer Neutra, a Plainview, N.Y. native, was a captain with the IDF when he was kidnapped and killed by Hamas in the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks.
There's a crackdown in Suffolk County on Long Island on unlicensed limo drivers who aren't properly insured or registered with the state, and don't have safety equipment.
The National Weather Service reported 1.85 inches in Central Park, breaking the previous daily rainfall record of 1.64 inches set in 1917.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday she will not seek reelection and will retire from Congress at the end of her term.
Entering the mayoral race with under 1% support, Zohran Mamdani's prospects of winning initially seemed unlikely. Here are some of the ways he turned the race around.
The FAA's plan to slash airline capacity due to the government shutdown could hit some of the nation's busiest airports, including in Atlanta, Dallas, New York City and Los Angeles, according to a proposed list obtained by CBS News.
Many are wondering if the status quo will remain or if major shake-ups are coming.
Members of the community are feeling both a sense of pride, and some hesitancy.
New York City students interested in medicine are gaining experience before they even graduate, thanks to the program at Maimonides Health in Brooklyn.
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health challenges in the U.S., according to the National Alliance on Mental Health.
The next time you're buying something sweet at a New York City restaurant, you may notice a new warning comes with it.
The newly expanded facility will serve more than 30,000 children annually and is the borough's only pediatric trauma center.
The Womb Bus offers an opportunity for new and expecting moms to form a special bond.
"Wicked" star Jonathan Bailey has been named People magazine's 2025 Sexiest Man Alive.
Diane Ladd, the actor known for her Oscar-nominated roles in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," "Wild at Heart," and "Rambling Rose" has died.
Prince Andrew is being stripped of his titles and must surrender his lease to Royal Lodge, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace.
Five people have been federally charged in connection with the 2023 overdose death of actor Robert De Niro's grandson and two others, authorities said Thursday.
Tuesday's gathering was designed to celebrate the men and women from across the country who have risked their own lives to save others.
Edwards scored 15 points in 29 minutes after missing four games with a strained right hamstring.
The Nets pulled away in the fourth quarter in a game of spurts that featured 12 lead changes and 10 ties.
Marat Khusnutdinov tied it late in regulation and then scored the only goal in the shootout in Boston's 4-3 victory on Tuesday.
The Blueshirts were blanked 3-0 on Tuesday and have scored just six goals in six games on home ice this season.
The New York Jets pulled off a stunning trade with the Indianapolis Colts.
A slow but hopeful recovery effort is continuing with the planting native vegetation and restoration of damaged woodlands.
New York City students interested in medicine are gaining experience before they even graduate, thanks to the program at Maimonides Health in Brooklyn.
After a failed $13 million attempt to launch ferry service from Kaiser Park, the city is testing new waters off Steeplechase Pier.
Before the days of Google Maps, the Queens-native found street views in library books.
Officials say the site for a new elementary school in Brooklyn is safe, but some are skeptical because of lingering contamination from a decades-old Superfund site.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
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.
The FAA is taking the unprecedented action of reducing air traffic beginning Friday, and sources say JFK, LaGuardia and Newark are on the list. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
The tree came crashing down during a wind advisory for much of the Tri-State Area on Wednesday. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
CBS News New York's John Elliott has the latest weather forecast.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for November 5 at 11 p.m.
The Paley Center in Midtown celebrated the grand opening of two new theaters Wednesday.
