East River Park To Close For Flood Protection Project
Some residents say the park will be ruined by the plan, which calls for tearing the park down and raising the entire area on eight feet of fill.
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Some residents say the park will be ruined by the plan, which calls for tearing the park down and raising the entire area on eight feet of fill.
On Wednesday night, the city will unveil the FiDi-Seaport Climate Resilience Plan, covering Lower Manhattan and reimagining the shoreline for protection and also creating a destination.
CBS2's Chris Wragge and Elise Finch take a look back on what it was like reporting from the Jersey Shore and Lower Manhattan.
Sandy was all about storm surge. The more recent storm, Ida, was all about rainfall. There is also sea level rise to consider.
A huge amount of rain fell in parts of New Jersey on Tuesday.
Many of the typical trouble spots in New Jersey saw their fair share of flood waters Tuesday.
During the overnight hours and early Tuesday, Nassau and Suffolk counties were doused with about 10 hours of significant rainfall.
When a tree is healthy, it provides all kinds of benefits -- it absorbs rain water, provides habitat, provides shade and it helps to clean the air.
Queens residents still picking up the pieces from Ida were anxious to avoid a repeat of that storm. Thankfully, most were spared Tuesday, but one man woke up to significant damage to his car.
Subway flooding is one major concern during the storm, especially after what the city saw during Ida.
Neighbors say they've been complaining for years about the problems.
Twenty million dollars in infrastructure improvements are targeting drainage in Lawrence, Cedarhurst, Bay Park, Lido Beach, East Rockaway and Baldwin.
The roadway has a history of flooding, and calls for change are growing louder.
There was gratitude in front of First Baptist Church, where flood-ravaged families lined up for hours, hoping to get their hands on a good night's sleep for the first time in weeks.
Members of three council committees will ask officials about plans to ensure the city is ready to handle such storms in the future.
Relatives say one of the victims, 33-year-old Shakia Garrett, tried to save everyone.
Some sellers will try to hide damage by taking the car to get a new title in a different state.
Body cam footage from Officer Justin Quinlan shows him walking through waist-deep water on Sept. 1 at Whitehead and Ewingville roads, responding to a call of stranded drivers.
The clean-up from Ida in the hard-hit town of Manville is far from over.
International High School on Grand Street in Paterson was supposed to welcome students and staff back on Wednesday, but it was instead turned into a shelter to house families affected by flooding.
A day after showing President Joe Biden their storm-ravaged homes, families in Queens were back at work, continuing the massive cleanup ahead of more rain in the forecast.
The better part of this afternoon looks to be uneventful with perhaps some added cloud cover and isolated showers or rumbles of thunder.
Biden's trip to East Elmhurst centered on an alley near 87th Street that was inundated with seven feet of water.
The usually tranquil Ho-Ho-Kus Brook swelled more than 10 feet, flooding homes and turning backyards into a fast-moving river.
The remnants of Hurricane Ida battered the Tri-State Area late Wednesday night with historic rain, flooding and tornado reports.
Within five hours Wednesday, eight ICE arrests in Hampton Bays and Westhampton Beach were documented by Islip Forward, a group that tracks ICE activity.
A car fire and explosion in the Bronx apparently started when a tossed cigarette was blown into trash, witnesses say.
New York Rep. Elise Stefanik has been hinting at the possibility of running against Gov. Kathy Hochul in the 2026 election.
Republicans tried to equate incumbent Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins to Zohran Mamdani, but it didn't come close to working out.
As the government shutdown continues, and Medicaid cuts loom, many veterans on Long Island say they're struggling just to stay afloat.
Within five hours Wednesday, eight ICE arrests in Hampton Bays and Westhampton Beach were documented by Islip Forward, a group that tracks ICE activity.
A car fire and explosion in the Bronx apparently started when a tossed cigarette was blown into trash, witnesses say.
New York Rep. Elise Stefanik has been hinting at the possibility of running against Gov. Kathy Hochul in the 2026 election.
Republicans tried to equate incumbent Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins to Zohran Mamdani, but it didn't come close to working out.
As the government shutdown continues, and Medicaid cuts loom, many veterans on Long Island say they're struggling just to stay afloat.
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.
LaGuardia, JFK, Newark Liberty and Teterboro airports are among the 40 that are expected to be impacted by the FAA's flight reduction due to the government shutdown
Rowan freshman Tomas Kaan Jimenez-Guzal is among the suspects charged with plotting an ISIS-inspired terrorist attack in Michigan over Halloween weekend.
Bergen County hosted an emergency food distribution event for furloughed federal workers and SNAP recipients who have been impacted by the ongoing government shutdown.
Windy conditions took down trees around NYC and N.J. overnight, including one that crashed into a Ridgefield teen's bedroom, trapping him.
Mikie Sherrill shared plans for her term as New Jersey governor, including a freeze on utility costs.
Within five hours Wednesday, eight ICE arrests in Hampton Bays and Westhampton Beach were documented by Islip Forward, a group that tracks ICE activity.
As the government shutdown continues, and Medicaid cuts loom, many veterans on Long Island say they're struggling just to stay afloat.
Jayden Flores was riding his e-bike to Mepham High School in North Bellmore when he collided with an SUV, police said.
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.
New York Rep. Elise Stefanik has been hinting at the possibility of running against Gov. Kathy Hochul in the 2026 election.
Republicans tried to equate incumbent Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins to Zohran Mamdani, but it didn't come close to working out.
As the government shutdown continues, and Medicaid cuts loom, many veterans on Long Island say they're struggling just to stay afloat.
The FAA ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights starting Friday as the agency deals with air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown.
U.S. District Judge John McConnell ordered the Trump administration to provide the full food stamp benefits by Friday.
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.
Studio Museum in Harlem is reopening after more than 7 years, welcoming visitors back at low-cost. Since 1968, the museum has featured the work of artists of African descent.
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.
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.
A driver going the wrong way struck and killed a young woman in the West Village on Thursday morning, police say. As CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports, people in the area say they've seen wrong-way drivers on that street before.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced on Thursday she will retire from Congress after her term ends in 2027.
Thursday marked Day 37 of the government shutdown, and the pressure is increasing on lawmakers to find a deal to end this historic impasse. Erica Brown reports from Capitol Hill.
A New York City restaurant that's also a nonprofit is testing out a new way to dine. Community Kitchen is based on a pay-what-you-can system.
New York Rep. Elise Stefanik will announce that she is running for governor Friday, sources tell CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer.
