Jennings Creek fire in Northeast now 50% contained; brush fires ignite in Manhattan
The FDNY said it has responded to 229 brush fires since Oct. 29, calling it the most in city history over a two-week stretch.
Drought sparks record 215 NYC brush fires in two weeks: FDNY
New York City’s ongoing drought has sparked a record 215 brush fires in just the past two weeks, FDNY officials said ...
Amtrak Resumes NYC-New Haven Service After Day-Long Delay
Amtrak resumed service on trains between New York’s Penn Station and New Haven, Connecticut, after a brush fire near East ...
Western Nassau goes to 'severe drought' status, NWS forecast for next week stays dry
Suffolk firefighters were battling a brush fire Thursday afternoon in Coram as conditions stayed ripe for wildfires.
New York Is Facing Its Worst Wildfire Season in More Than a Decade
New York and the Northeast are in the midst of their worst fire season in more than a decade, with little relief in sight for ...
‘This is the new normal’: Fires spread across New York region
New York City has had over 230 brush fires since Oct. 29, after its driest month since record-keeping began in 1869.
Here’s how to protect your property as ‘unprecedented’ drought hits Northeast
A severe drought watch with no rain in sight has gripped the Northeastern U.S., creating “unprecedented” conditions for fire, ...
Amtrak restores full service between NYC and New Rochelle
Full Amtrak service between New York Penn Station and New Rochelle was restored Wednesday evening, following a transformer fire Tuesday that halted trains on their tracks. Work crews were making ...
Containment on Jennings Creek Fire grows as New York governor issues burn ban
People north of New York City and in northern New Jersey are being warned about more smoke Thursday due to the Jennings Creek ...
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Fires in NYC, NJ today: Latest updates, weather forecast, maps
A Fire Weather Watch remains in effect as the New York City Tri-State is the driest it’s been in nearly 120 years, creating ...
Subway attackers
Congestion pricing is officially back in New York City, with Gov. Kathy Hochul promising the tolling scanners will be turned on in January. Most people have never heard of it but if you are a frequent ...
Daniel Penny misused combat technique in fatal chokehold of Jordan Neely: trainer
When Daniel Penny wrapped his arm around the neck of a homeless man on a Manhattan subway last year, the 25-year-old veteran appeared to be deploying a non-lethal chokehold long drilled into U.S.