‘Operation Spring Brake’ Cracks Down On Speeding In Thruway Construction Zones
Starting Monday, local law enforcement will be cracking down on drivers in construction zones along the New York State Thruway, WCBS 880′s Marla Diamond reported.
Officials: Erosion May Force Closure Of Georgica Beach
Long stretches of East Hampton’s Georgica Beach are gone, washed away by nature in some of the worst erosion in half a century, WCBS 880 Long Island Bureau Chief Mike Xirinachs reported.
Spring Nor’easter Dumps More Than 2 Inches Of Rain In Most Areas
The Tri-state area is drying out after a slow-moving coastal storm delivered much-needed rain to the region.
Basking Ridge, N.J. Hits 95 Degrees April 16; Unusually Warm Weather Brings Red Flag Brush Fire Warnings
The heat is on in the Big Apple. Temperatures are expected to be about 25 degrees above normal, making it feel like July.
Tri-State Area Fires Have Red Cross Workers Working Overtime
The Red Cross volunteers who help out victims of fires have had their hands full in the Tri-State Area lately.
Brush Fire Near Izod Center In New Jersey Contained After Firefighters Battle Flames
Thick, black smoke could be seen billowing from the area near the Izod Center throughout the afternoon.
Firefighters Gain Control Of Wind-Whipped Wildfires In N.J., Staten Island, Connecticut
Authorities say a small brush fire that broke out in Barnegat late Tuesday morning has been fully contained, while crews hope to have a large wildfire in Burlington County fully contained by Tuesday night.
To Fight Outages, CL&P Steps Up Tree Trimming Effort
After last year’s severe weather brought down many trees, which took down many power lines, Connecticut Light & Power has stepped up its tree trimming efforts, but not everyone is on board.
Warm Weather Too Good To Be True? Yep, It’s Nippy Again In New York
Tuesday morning began with a freeze warning in New Jersey, and after a brisk and exceptionally windy day on Monday, Tuesday afternoon was sunny but again very windy, with a high of 50.
Early Spring Means First Time Allergies For Some
Tuesday was the first full day of spring, but it’s felt like the new season for quite some time here in the Tri-State Area. Now some are relishing this warm weather, but for some with allergies, it has been miserable.
Flood-Prone Morris County Homes To Be Bought Out For Open Space
Some who live in Morris County’s flood-prone areas, such as along Riveredge Road in Lincoln Park, have simply walked away. Their homes are boarded up after one flood too many. Others praying for a buyout, but it’s a struggle.
Warm Weather Means The Beach On Long Island… In March
Though the day got off to a bit of a damp start, it sure wasn’t a chilly one.
Fire Warden Keeps Watch On Passaic, Bergen Counties
The forest fire risk is high in New Jersey and WCBS 880 reporter Peter Haskell paid a visit to the state’s forest fire service up in Ringwood.
Tri-State Area Basks In Unusually Warm Winter Weather; Temps Hit 70 Degrees
What winter? It is windy outside, but who cares? With temps expected to reach 70 on March 8, who’s complaining?
Snowy Conditions Blamed For Death In Newburgh
AThe accident happened on Route 32 and occurred when ice forced a vehicle traveling northbound to spin out and strike a car in the southbound lane.
