First Alert Forecast: Much-needed rain possibly on the way
It looks like the Tri-State Area will get a substantial soaking of rain later this week, something it definitely needs due to the risk of wildfires.
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It looks like the Tri-State Area will get a substantial soaking of rain later this week, something it definitely needs due to the risk of wildfires.
More than 160 families have been asked to voluntarily evacuate their homes in Orange County. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Officials asked over 100 families to evacuate after the Jennings Creek wildfire jumped a containment line in Orange County. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Chopper 2 flew over the firefighting efforts to contain the Jennings Creek wildfire on the New York-New Jersey border, and the brush fire at Inwood Hill Park in Upper Manhattan.
The fire is raging in the Sterling Forest State Park. Authorities say it has been boxed in by fire lines.
Firefighters have made progress battling the Jennings Creek wildfire, New York State Park Police said Thursday. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Firefighters are slowly making progress in their battle against a wildfire at the border of New Jersey and New York.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul visited the site of a deadly 5,000-acre wildfire that's burning along the New York-New Jersey border Tuesday.
Officials say the fire is about 20% contained, and they said they have made progress, strong winds are hampering their efforts to bring the fire completely under control. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello, Christine Sloan and Lonnie Quinn have team coverage.
The governor explained the dire conditions firefighters are facing as they try to contain the blaze, which has impacted 5,000 acres along the New York and New Jersey border in Orange County.
Authorities say the 5,000-acre Jennings Creek wildfire is 20% contained, with 10% containment in both New York and New Jersey.
Fire officials say the fire is about 20% contained after burning through 5,000 acres on the New York-New Jersey border. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the latest.
People gathered at Ramapo High School on Monday to remember 18-year-old Dariel Vasquez, a state parks aide who died while assisting at the fire scene.
The deadly Jennings Creek wildfire continues to burn near the New York border. Authorities said Monday afternoon the 5,000-acre fire is 20% contained, with 10% containment in both New York and New Jersey. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan, Lonnie Quinn and Tony Aiello have team coverage.
The deadly Jennings Creek wildfire continues to burn near the New York border. Fire officials in New Jersey gave an update Monday afternoon.
An 18-year-old New York Parks Department employee was killed while fighting a wildfire in Passaic County, New Jersey on Saturday.
A wildfire that's burning through New York and New Jersey has already scorched 3,000 acres and is blamed for one death. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the latest from West Milford.
The fire killed a New York parks worker on Saturday and is threatening homes from Passaic County to Orange County. CBS News New York's Derick Waller has the latest.
Officials provided an update on their progress containing the Jennings Creek wildfire and others burning in New York and New Jersey.
Prosecutors have charged a man with arson in connection with a wildfire in Jackson Township that broke out on Wednesday and has burned 350 acres.
Roads have reopened around the Black Run Preserve in Evesham Township, New Jersey, as crews work to contain the Bethany Run Wildfire.
Fire officials said the conditions in New Jersey are the driest they've seen in the history of their department.
Brush fires broke out in The Palisades, New Jersey overnight, sending smoke across the Hudson River and into New York City. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan and Natalie Duddridge have team coverage from both sides of the river.
A brush fire broke out in New Jersey's Palisades area overnight, sending smoke across the Hudson River and into New York City. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook and Christina Fan start off our team coverage.
Another wildfire broke out in New Jersey overnight, and it is sending smoke across the Hudson River and into the Bronx. CBS News New York has team coverage from both sides of the river and overhead.
The first opportunity to secure tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in East Rutherford, New Jersey, gets underway on Wednesday.
Police say Jamel McGriff, 42, should be considered armed and dangerous.
U.S. ally Qatar condemns Israel for strikes targeting Hamas leaders in its capital city Doha, calling them "a blatant violation of all international laws and norms."
The New York Times and Siena College poll also found the race tightens between Mamdani and Cuomo if all other candidates drop out.
Aaron Nola returns to form with six shutout innings, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 1-0 victory over the New York Mets on Monday night.
The first opportunity to secure tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in East Rutherford, New Jersey, gets underway on Wednesday.
Police say Jamel McGriff, 42, should be considered armed and dangerous.
The New York Times and Siena College poll also found the race tightens between Mamdani and Cuomo if all other candidates drop out.
Decades later, many members of the Gerritsen Beach Volunteer Fire Department continue to face health consequences from their service.
Unions representing half of the LIRR's workforce, including engineers and ticket workers, claim higher wages are three years overdue.
The first opportunity to secure tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in East Rutherford, New Jersey, gets underway on Wednesday.
Doctors say more young women are being diagnosed with breast cancer.
Once the 1 p.m. hour rolled around Saturday, thunderstorms started erupting all over the Tri-State Area.
NYC and the surrounding area could see rain showers or storms this afternoon into the evening commute.
It's back to a summery feel on Thursday.
The first opportunity to secure tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in East Rutherford, New Jersey, gets underway on Wednesday.
Officials say they don't know why the crack formed, and Route 440/Smith Street is closed to traffic indefinitely.
Two teens were shot after more than 100 cars illegally packed intersections and wreaked havoc in parts of Jersey City over the weekend, police said.
The city of Paterson, N.J. honored community members who helped residents when a major water main break left more than 200,000 people with little to no water.
Chris Boswell kicked a 60-yard field goal with 1:03 left, lifting Pittsburgh to a wild 34-32 victory on Sunday.
The first opportunity to secure tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in East Rutherford, New Jersey, gets underway on Wednesday.
Unions representing half of the LIRR's workforce, including engineers and ticket workers, claim higher wages are three years overdue.
The suspect watched the man win thousands of dollars at the casino in Islandia, New York, then followed him to the parking lot, police said.
Doctors say more young women are being diagnosed with breast cancer.
Schools across New York state were required to come up with their own procedures to implement the full-day ban on cellphones.
The New York Times and Siena College poll also found the race tightens between Mamdani and Cuomo if all other candidates drop out.
The new records include a birthday letter to Epstein allegedly written by President Trump, which he has denied writing.
A jury's conclusion that President Trump should pay E. Jean Carroll more than $83 million in damages for defamation was "fair and reasonable," a federal appeals panel ruled.
If you thought the ballot lineup was set in stone when Jim Walden dropped out and incumbent Eric Adams said he was still in the race, think again.
Ryan Routh, 59, has pleaded not guilty to charges of attempting to assassinate Mr. Trump during the presidential campaign and will be representing himself at trial.
This year marks 35 years of Koman's annual event raising money for breast cancer research, advocacy and support.
Doctors say more young women are being diagnosed with breast cancer.
For Dr. Ellen Mandel, supporting the mission to end breast cancer is personal.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's executive order comes as a direct rebuke to the federal government's new guidance on COVID-19 shots.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended firing the director of the CDC at a hearing before a Senate committee on Thursday.
Shortly after pranking listeners over exit, Howard Stern said SiriusXM has approached him about keeping his show on the air.
Rick Davies, lead singer and co-founder of Supertramp, has died of cancer at 81. The British band says he left "an indelible mark on rock music history."
See the full list of winners and nominees for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards.
Want to watch the 2025 VMAs live tonight? Here's how to catch the red carpet interviews and star-studded performances.
A jury has ruled in favor of Cardi B in a lawsuit where a security guard accused her of assault during the rapper's first pregnancy.
The first opportunity to secure tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in East Rutherford, New Jersey, gets underway on Wednesday.
Aaron Nola returns to form with six shutout innings, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 1-0 victory over the New York Mets on Monday night.
Two-time doubles Grand Slam champion Taylor Townsend spoke to "CBS Mornings" about finding her love for tennis again and how this U.S. Open changed her on a personal level.
Carlos Alcaraz claimed his sixth major trophy overall at the U.S. Open on Sunday after defeating No. 1 Jannik Sinner.
Hunter Greene tied a season high with 12 strikeouts and the Reds beat the Mets 3-2 Sunday to take two of three and move back above .500.
Decades later, many members of the Gerritsen Beach Volunteer Fire Department continue to face health consequences from their service.
The 17th Avenue pedestrian bridge reconstruction is now at least two years behind schedule.
The history of Caribbean immigrants who helped shape Jamaica, Queens is on display at the King Manor Museum.
Nearly two dozen families at the Farragut Houses in Downtown Brooklyn say they've been forced to trek to the post office twice a week after a faulty lock left their building's mailbox panel unusable.
"Concert Joe" fills his Bay Ridge apartment with memorabilia from five decades of live music obsession.
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.
Police said the suspect should be considered armed and dangerous. Watch their full briefing.
Comedian Nate Bargatze is hosting this year's Emmy Awards and joins CBS New York to discuss.
Police are searching for a person of interest after two people were found dead in a Queens house fire. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
At this point, it's not clear if the U.S. was aware of the attack. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner has the latest.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku says the hump day precipitation will be a one-and-done deal for the week as the sun will return with a vengeance on Thursday.
