Heat wave

People swim in the Brooklyn Bridge Park pop-up pool in Brooklyn. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Tri-State Sweats Through Fourth Heat Wave Of The Season

The fourth heat wave of the season is bearing down on the Tri-State area with temperatures expected to hit the mid 90s by Tuesday afternoon.

2012/07/17

Tractor On A Long Island Farm (Credit: CBS 2)

Dangerously Dry Conditions Could Mean Higher Grocery Bills For Consumers

With little relief in sight from the heat wave, the dangerously dry conditions gripping most of the United States may soon start having a noticeable impact on the price of food the public pays at the grocery store.

2012/07/17

Con Ed works on restoring power. (Credit: CBS 2)

Con Ed Reinstates Health Insurance For Locked-Out Workers; Negotiations To Resume Monday

Consolidated Edison of New York has reinstated health insurance for 8,500 locked-out New York utility workers. Union spokesman John Melia said that the company “bowed to public pressure” in reinstating the health insurance.

2012/07/15

Tri-State Area Braces For Hottest Day Of The Year, Record-Setting Temperatures

Saturday tied for the hottest day of the year in 2012, maxing out at 95 degrees in midtown Manhattan. The figure fell short of the 100-degree record in the city, which was set only two years ago.

2012/07/07

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Send Us Your Heat Wave Pictures

So how are you beating the heat? Hating it? Loving it? Send us your “Holy crow, is it hot!” pictures.

2012/07/06

A man relaxes on a bench in the along the High Line park during warm weather. (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Heat Wave Continues As Temperatures Expected To Hit Near-Record Highs Saturday

Forecasters are calling for Saturday to be very hot and humid with highs in New York City expected to near 100 degrees with heat indexes reaching 105 to 110 degrees.

2012/07/06

FILE - Children play in water sprayed from a fire hydrant in the Bronx. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

New Yorkers Losing Their Patience With The Overwhelming Heat And Humidity

Tempers are rising along with the temperatures all over as the Tri-State Area’s latest bout with Mother Nature has left many high and dry.

2012/07/05

Third Sweltering Heat Wave Of The Summer Settling In On Our Area

Friday and Saturday are expected to be 92 and 94 degrees. If the forecast holds true, it will officially be a heat wave.

2012/07/05

A man walks through the rain during an intense afternoon thunderstorm on June 22, 2012 in New York City. (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

In Midst Of Heat Wave, Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Tri-State Area Until 8:00 P.M.

In the midst of the second extreme heat wave of the summer, some relief could be on the way in the form of rain. But that rain could potentially be dangerous.

2012/07/01

Sunday's Weather In Perspective (Credit: CBS 2)

Heat Advisory Is In Effect For Tri-State Area For Second Consecutive Day

The heat wave is in full effect again on Sunday. It’s sunny, hot and humid, and for the second consecutive day there is a heat advisory in effect for the Tri-State Area.

2012/07/01

Con Edison, Union Leaders Negotiate Past Midnight Strike Deadline

8,500 workers could walk off the job on Saturday night if the two sides can’t reach a deal. And with this second heat wave in full swing, Con Ed is calling the threat a dangerous game while union members continue to work outdoors to keep the power on.

2012/06/30

Heat Wave Continues As Advisory For Tri-State Area Is In Effect Until 7:00 P.M.

A heat advisory is in effect until 7:00 p.m., and it’s creating all kinds of problems — from air quality issues to a water shortage in New Jersey to open hydrants in New York City.

2012/06/30

Summer’s Second Heat Wave Baking The Tri-State Area

There could be some temporary relief however from a few thunderstorms. However, what could be even more worrisome is a looming strike by Con Edison workers.

2012/06/29