New York City officials lay out drought watch guidance
New York City leaders hope residents will step up to slow down water usage and keep brush fires from starting.
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New York City leaders hope residents will step up to slow down water usage and keep brush fires from starting.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock and Lonnie Quinn have what you need to know.
A brush fire in Van Cortlandt Park is causing smoke and traffic delays in the area.
New York and New Jersey are certainly not known for being wildfire hotspots, but with an extended dry pattern that has settled upon this region, the threat of wildfires has become a very real concern. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
CBS News New York's Rob Marciano has the latest weather forecast.
New Jersey is already starting to see wildfires -- far more north than the state had warned residents about.
The wind carried smoke from a wildfire burning in Morris County, New Jersey right into the heart of Manhattan and beyond on Monday. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock says without rain soon, smoke may fill the air more frequently in the weeks to come.
As climate change whips up wilder weather, more Americans must deal with "hazards they have not faced in the past," expert says.
Scientists calculated the devastating impacts of the months-long 2023 Canadian wildfires.
The town's mayor warned residents who haven't evacuated may "find that the resources that they need are gone" if they fail to leave before the Parker Lake Wildfire arrives.
People who have experienced extreme weather are especially likely to say climate change needs to be addressed right away.
Peak wildfire season starts mid-March, but the New Jersey Forest Fire Service is already working hard to prevent them.
Peak wildfire season starts mid-March, but the New Jersey Forest Fire Service is already working hard to prevent them from threatening lives and property. CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock joined them in Monmouth County during a prescribed burn.
Wildfires in the U.S. have caused a decline in air quality and an increase in deaths in parts of the U.S. – even though air quality had been improving, researchers say.
When a wildfire tore through Lahina, Hawaii earlier this year, no alerts warned the public. In our area, there were questions about how soon alerts went out during Sandy and Ida. Correspondent Stephen Stock investigates.
Mayor Eric Adams updates New Yorkers about today's air quality and other health-related announcements.
The mayor's office issued an advisory warning about smoke at high altitudes from the Canadian wildfires.
Extreme weather is spurring some insurers to exit states like California and Florida, while homeowners grapple with surging premiums.
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 New Jersey Forest Fire Service says the Airpark Wildfire was caused by a plane crash.
It's happening in an area where a small plane crash was reported. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Within a day of the list's release, more than 100 of those on the list or their relatives came forward to say they're safe, the FBI said Friday.
The CDC said ER visits for asthma were 17% higher than expected during the heavy smoke.
President Biden is in Hawaii Monday to view the widespread damage from the recent Maui wildfires, meet with survivors and fend off criticism that his administration responded to the disaster too slowly. Jordan Segundo reports.
It's in the area of the Atco Dragway and Jackson Road in Waterford Township in Camden County.
Judge matched Berra on Aug. 31 in a 3-2 loss to the Chicago White Sox when he hit a solo homer against Martín Pérez.
The Tigers took advantage of wild relievers Fernando Cruz and Mark Leiter Jr. in a 12-2 victory over the Yankees on Tuesday.
State health officials say the executive directive eliminates barriers to access for New Jersey residents.
Kyle Schwarber hit his 50th homer of the season, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 9-3 win over the New York Mets.
Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch says threats are typical this time of year around 9/11, the U.N. General Assembly and Jewish high holidays.
Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch says threats are typical this time of year around 9/11, the U.N. General Assembly and Jewish high holidays.
In July 2001, professional tour guide Christina Stanton and her husband moved just six blocks away from the Twin Towers.
With the world's greatest professional golfers set to arrive at Bethpage Black for the biannual battle between the U.S. and Europe, local residents are busy renting out their homes and driveways.
The new lungs can triple the length of survival and can even last decades. If not, a second transplant is an option.
Only a few days after EpiPens were placed in select police cruisers, officers used one to save a man's life after he was stung by a bee.
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.
State health officials say the executive directive eliminates barriers to access for New Jersey residents.
Officials said Tuesday it will be some time before they reopen a Woodbridge Township, New Jersey, road that is closed due to a mysterious, long crack.
The boil water advisory affects the entire city of Hoboken, New Jersey.
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.
With the world's greatest professional golfers set to arrive at Bethpage Black for the biannual battle between the U.S. and Europe, local residents are busy renting out their homes and driveways.
The new lungs can triple the length of survival and can even last decades. If not, a second transplant is an option.
Only a few days after EpiPens were placed in select police cruisers, officers used one to save a man's life after he was stung by a bee.
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 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.
State health officials say the executive directive eliminates barriers to access for New Jersey residents.
The new lungs can triple the length of survival and can even last decades. If not, a second transplant is an option.
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.
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.
Judge matched Berra on Aug. 31 in a 3-2 loss to the Chicago White Sox when he hit a solo homer against Martín Pérez.
The Tigers took advantage of wild relievers Fernando Cruz and Mark Leiter Jr. in a 12-2 victory over the Yankees on Tuesday.
Kyle Schwarber hit his 50th homer of the season, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 9-3 win over the New York Mets.
With the world's greatest professional golfers set to arrive at Bethpage Black for the biannual battle between the U.S. and Europe, local residents are busy renting out their homes and driveways.
The first opportunity to secure tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in East Rutherford, New Jersey, gets underway on Wednesday.
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.
The NYPD and the FBI are warning about increased threats against critical infrastructure in the city. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch says threats are typical this time of year around the U.N. General Assembly, Jewish high holidays and 9/11.
The White House and lawmakers on Capitol Hill are reacting to the release of the Epstein "Birthday Book." Inside the book, a message reportedly signed by President Donald Trump. Taurean Small reports.
Things are getting even more heated between Andrew Cuomo and Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayoral race. CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has the latest.
Two states in the Tri-State Area are among the happiest in the country.
The FDNY added the names of 39 additional members to the FDNY World Trade Center Memorial Wall in Brooklyn on Tuesday.
