Hundreds of NOAA employees laid off
Some 880 employees of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration were laid off on Thursday, a congressional source told CBS News.
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Some 880 employees of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration were laid off on Thursday, a congressional source told CBS News.
The National Weather Service said "travel could be difficult to impossible" in places where snowfall is forecast to continue into the beginning of the week.
Ernesto regained hurricane strength on Sunday, forecasters said, and will continue to bring "life-threatening surf and rip current conditions" to the U.S. East Coast.
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.
At least four people died Wednesday in New York, Pennsylvania and New Hampshire when storm winds uprooted trees that then collapsed onto their cars and homes
Forecasters are warning of an "exceptionally dangerous" wave event along California's coast that "has not occurred in many years."
Idalia made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane over the Big Bend region of Florida, before continuing along its path toward Georgia and the Carolinas.
Hilary dropped more than half an average year's worth of rain on some areas, including Palm Springs, which saw nearly 3.18 inches of rain by Sunday evening.
Tuesday's precipitation offered another example of how climate change impacts rainfall in our region.
Packing speeds of up to 105 mph, the twister ripped through the area Monday, snapping trees and destroying cars.
As wildfires rage in eastern Canada, strong winds are pushing thick plumes of smoke over the border and into the United States.
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30.
The National Weather Service said the haze shouldn't cause any breathing issues because the smoke is far above the surface.
The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado tore through the Quaker Bridge area during Tuesday's storm.
Some businesses say they are actually benefiting from snow out West.
Two people died after being electrocuted by a downed power line at an intersection, a sheriff's office said.
The powerful storm hit western Cuba early Tuesday, and is expected to strengthen even more before dealing a blow to Florida's west coast.
The treacherous weather first burst on a West Islip neighborhood before traveling across Suffolk County.
The National Weather Service says an EF-0 tornado touched down on Long Island early Monday during a violent thunderstorm that brought down power lines and hundreds of trees. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan checked out the damage.
It was forecast to squeeze past Bermuda Thursday before hitting easternmost Canada by late Friday.
Austin Wells finished with five RBIs, Aaron Judge belted a monster homer, and the Yankees hammered the Royals 10-2 on Tuesday night.
Jeff McNeil doubled home the winning run in the 10th inning and the Mets rallied past the Nationals 5-4 on Tuesday night.
Mayor Karen Bass announced a curfew for downtown Los Angeles as anti-ICE protests continued on Tuesday.
Rep. Mikie Sherrill has won the Democratic primary election for New Jersey governor, CBS News projects.
Former New Jersey Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli won the Republican primary for governor Tuesday.
The proposal includes 7,700 housing units and infrastructure upgrades.
Candidates discussed their plans for immigration protests in New York City.
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg endorsed Andrew Cuomo in the New York City mayor's race Tuesday.
The search is continuing for a missing toddler in the Bronx. The NYPD searched part of the Bronx River for a second day Tuesday.
Dozens of people were taken into custody as thousands rallied in Manhattan against recent ICE raids.
Heavy rain and thunderstorms may lead to some localized flooding today around the NYC area.
NYC and the surrounding area face some cool, rainy weather to start the week. Then, highs could hit the 90s on Thursday.
The humid weather sticks around the NYC area to finish the week, and there could be a chance of thunderstorms.
Another air quality alert has been issued for the NYC area today, and it has expanded to include Long Island and New Jersey.
An air quality alert has been issued for NYC and N.J. on Wednesday, as smoke from the Canadian wildfires blows into the Tri-State Area.
Rep. Mikie Sherrill has won the Democratic primary election for New Jersey governor, CBS News projects.
Former New Jersey Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli won the Republican primary for governor Tuesday.
This is Ciattarelli's third bid for governor.
New Jersey Transit's train engineers have overwhelmingly approved the tentative deal that ended their three-day strike last month.
The Democratic candidates for New Jersey governor cast their respective ballots during Tuesday's primary.
A two-alarm fire at Grand Central Madison disrupted Long Island Rail Road service Tuesday morning, authorities said.
For most golfers, a round takes a few hours, but one Long Island man is taking that to the extreme.
The humid weather sticks around the NYC area to finish the week, and there could be a chance of thunderstorms.
An event at Jones Beach was shut down Thursday after fights broke out during a senior skip day on Long Island, officials say.
A large fire at the Crown Recycling plant in Calverton, Long Island appeared to be under control Wednesday afternoon.
Rep. Mikie Sherrill has won the Democratic primary election for New Jersey governor, CBS News projects.
Former New Jersey Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli won the Republican primary for governor Tuesday.
This is Ciattarelli's third bid for governor.
The charges against Rep. LaMonica McIver stem from her involvement in a Newark ICE protest.
The Democratic candidates for New Jersey governor cast their respective ballots during Tuesday's primary.
Terminally ill New Yorkers would have the legal ability to end their own lives with pharmaceutical drugs under a bill that's been approved by the New York state Legislature.
Passing nurses Sabrina Castle and Gianna Formisano saved the life of Merryl Hoffman when she experienced a sudden cardiac arrest.
A measles case has been confirmed in Putnam County, N.Y., and health officials have a warning for some who visited Arturo's Tavern in Mahopac.
The CDC dropped a broad recommendation for all children to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Some fish caught in New York lakes and rivers may be unsafe to eat due to elevated levels of chemicals known as PFAS, state health officials announced Thursday.
Sly Stone, the musician known for his own brand of funk with Sly and the Family Stone, has died at 82.
There was drama in the courtroom Monday as deliberations continued in Harvey Weinstein's retrial for a third day in New York City.
Nicole Scherzinger won the 2025 Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical for her role as Norma Desmond in "Sunset Blvd."
Cole Escola took home the 2025 Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Play for the role of Mary Todd Lincoln in "Oh, Mary!"
"Maybe Happy Ending" won big at the 2025 Tony Awards, taking home six awards, including the coveted Best Musical.
Austin Wells finished with five RBIs, Aaron Judge belted a monster homer, and the Yankees hammered the Royals 10-2 on Tuesday night.
Jeff McNeil doubled home the winning run in the 10th inning and the Mets rallied past the Nationals 5-4 on Tuesday night.
For most golfers, a round takes a few hours, but one Long Island man is taking that to the extreme.
The Red Sox hit five home runs to overcome two by Aaron Judge in an 11-7 win over the Yankees on Sunday night.
Pete Alonso and Jeff McNeil each hit two home runs, and the Mets routed Colorado 13-5 on Sunday to sweep the major league-worst Rockies.
The proposal includes 7,700 housing units and infrastructure upgrades.
The Brooklyn Public Library is gearing up their programming to keep kids reading and learning all summer.
A march was held in the Bronx on Friday in honor of National Gun Violence Awareness Day after a rash of shootings in the borough.
NYCHA has opened its first dog park, and it's serving as more than just a place for dogs to run free.
Angelo Imperati, a math teacher at P.S 75 School of Research and Discovery in the Bronx was at a loss for words after learning he was a grand prize winner of the FLAG Award for Teaching.
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.
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 Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
A New York City woman whose dog was brutally mauled by two other dogs on the Upper West Side is urging lawmakers to pass Penny's Law.
More than a dozen Long Island businesses are temporarily shut down after an SUV slammed into a building on Sunday.
As hurricane season begins, officials in Queens are sounding the alarm and urging residents in coastal communities to prepare.
Former Mayor Michael Bloomberg says he's backing Andrew Cuomo in the New York City mayoral race because he has the best skill set to get the job done. CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has reaction from Cuomo and other candidates who want the job.
A federal grand jury has indicted New Jersey Congresswoman LaMonica McIver for allegedly assaulting federal officers at an ICE detention facility in Newark.
