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Flood coverage costs soar for storm survivors across N.Y., N.J.
MILFORD, N.J. — Sunday marks three years since Hurricane Ida. The remnants of the storm blindsided officials in the Tri-State Area with destructive, deadly floods.Now, some survivors tell investigative reporter Mahsa Saeidi they face a new challenge: their insurance is soaring.See more CBS New York InvestigationsHurricane Ida survivor says insurance money wasn't enough for damageOn Sept. 1, 2021, water started entering Leanna Jones' home in Milford, New Jersey. She and her children eventually had to be rescued from the flood.Three years later, she tells CBS News New York she now feels like she's underwater. The problem is her insurance."It's just...
Can the NYS Fair reach 1 million visitors this year? Fairgoers share their thoughts
GEDDES, N.Y. — Attendance for the New York State Fair has not reached one million since before the pandemic in 2019. Can this be the year they break one million again?. As of Thursday, the fair has a lot of ground to make up. It will have to average more than 100,000 visitors per day to hit one million.
Hudson Valley Dairies Dominate NYS Dairy Competition: Stewart’s Shops and Churchtown Dairy Take Top Honors!
At this year’s New York State Dairy Products Competition, Hudson Valley dairies have made a notable impact. Stewart’s Shops clinched gold awards for Best Fluid Milk, Chocolate Milk, and Flavored Milk, showcasing their exceptional quality across multiple categories. Additionally, Dygert Farms Creamery from the Hudson Valley earned a silver medal for its fluid milk, marking a strong presence in the competition.
Popular NJ supermarket will stop selling cigarettes
🚬 A popular grocery chain will stop selling tobacco products permanently. 🚬 The goal is to help customers and staff make better health choices. As of Aug. 31, Stop & Shop will stop selling all cigarettes and tobacco products at its 360 stores. The grocery chain announced it...
New York State Unveils First Veterans Mobile Outreach Center at The Great New York State Fair
New York State has launched its first-ever Veterans Mobile Outreach Center, marking a significant advancement in how the New York State Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) supports Veterans, Service Members, and Military Families. The inaugural Mobile Outreach Center is currently stationed at The Great New York State Fair, offering immediate assistance to attendees.
N.Y. reparations study takes shape at second meeting
The commission studying reparations for the consequences of New York's role in the slave trade remains in the administrative phase, but members said Tuesday they expect to start the difficult conversations this fall — with little time to spare. The state's Community Commission on Reparations Remedies met this week...
New Jersey and New York Grocery Chain Banning this Controversial Item
Stop & Shop has been in the news quite a bit lately. The grocer recently announced the closure of many "underperforming" stores in New Jersey and New York. The following locations in New Jersey will close its doors by the end of the year:. 1083 Inman Ave., Edison. 1049 US...
NYS bills propose changing maximum age limit for police civil service exam
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)– With police departments across the state struggling with recruitment, two competing bills are working their way through the legislature that could increase the pot of candidates. Right now the maximum age limit to take the civil service exam to become a police officer is 35. If Republican Senator George Borrello has his […]
The Truth Behind New York’s Invasive and Toxic Worm
There's a toxic predator in New York... but is the problem really as serious as media outlets would lead us to believe?. While the term "invasive" rightfully sets off alarm bells for many New Yorkers, it can be important to understand how invasive. The massive influx of spongy moth caterpillars earlier this year, for instance, posed a serious threat to many local trees... but what about a predatory worm?
Army returns to Michie Stadium to open the 2024 season against the Lehigh Mountain Hawks.
Army returns to Michie Stadium to open the 2024 season against the Lehigh Mountain Hawks. Fans are encouraged to arrive early, ALL fans 17 and older must present a valid ID to enter West Point. As a reminder, mobile ticketing has been implemented for all Army West Point ticketed events....
10 most expensive homes sold in Bergen County, Aug. 19-25
A house in Alpine that sold for $3.6 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Bergen County in the past week. In total, 129 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $848,921, or $410 per square foot.
385 Families Left Without Hot Water, Cooking Gas After Leak At Yonkers Apartment Complex
The gas leaks were discovered by Con Edison on Wednesday, Aug. 28 in systems servicing the Palisade Towers apartment complex in Yonkers on Schroeder Street, Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano said on Thursday, Aug. 29. As a result of the discovery, Con Edison cut gas service to the complex's 415 units...
Who is Baby August? Mystery abounds after child's body parts found in NYC sewer facility in 2022
In 2022, the body of a child was found at a Bronx sewer facility. Two years later, it's still a mystery as to who that child was — but police haven't lost hope, and the search for new clues continues for the veteran detectives who remain haunted by the tragic case.
Video shows coyote finding soulmate in Central Park
NEW YORK -- He was a bachelor for nearly four years, but, ladies, he is now off the market.That's right. New York City may have found its latest power couple.However, it's not what you think. We are talking about two wild coyotes living in Central Park.Arrival of the female has been all the buzzThe Gotham Coyote Project says the new animal likely arrived as a transplant, from outside the city.Certified animal control officer Carol Tyler said the new coyote could have swam to the city, or even walked over a bridge."Animals have learned to adapt. So maybe they joined together...
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