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NBA Playoff Schedule-Round 2

The regular season of the NBA has come to a close and the playoffs are here. See the official schedule of games and seedings.

2013/05/15

Some New York City Residents Left Without Heat In Bitter Cold

The mercury has dropped to the teens, and the wind chill has made it feel like a mere 5 degrees, and some New York City residents can’t even find relief in their own homes.

2013/01/23

A sunrise is seen from Fort Lee, N.J. in June of 2012 (credit: Evan Bindelglass / CBSNewYork)

2012 Was Hottest Year In New Jersey History

State climatologists say the average temperature was around 55.9 degrees, the highest since record keeping began in 1895 and nearly 4 degrees above normal.

2012/12/31

Superstorm Sandy's destruction seen in the Rockaways - Dec. 7, 2012 (credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

City Urges Those Still Without Heat To Find Alternate Living Arrangements

New York City officials are urging New Yorkers still without heat since superstorm Sandy to relocate immediately, and they’ll help you find a new place to stay.

2012/12/21

Bloomberg To Landlords: Restore Storm-Damaged Services, And Do It Now

Mayor Michael Bloomberg said Monday he has sent letters to landlords, ordering them to restore services damaged by Superstorm Sandy as temperatures drop, and use the city’s Rapid Repair Program if they have not done so.

2012/11/26

Clean-up continues amongst piles of debris where a large section of the iconic boardwalk was washed away on Nov. 10, 2012 in the heavily damaged Rockaway neighborhood of Queens. (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Far Rockaway Public Housing Residents Still Struggle With Heat, Hot Water

Residents of the Ocean Bay public housing complex in Far Rockaway have been struggling with heat and hot water problems ever since Superstorm Sandy hit nearly three weeks ago.

2012/11/17

Falling Temperatures Put Tri-State Area Residents At Risk; Some Decide To Leave

On top of gasoline shortages, power outages and lawlessness in the wake of Superstorm Sandy, falling temperatures on Sunday put people at risk even more.

2012/11/04

People play in the Washington Square Park

Humidity & Health: Protect Yourself From Heat Distress

While a rise in heat and humidity can be uncomfortable, it can also be dangerous. The sticky, muggy air can sap your strength and make you feel sluggish and bloated. Medical experts told TV 10-55′s Katie McGee that humidity can lead to dehydration and serious medical emergencies.

2012/08/16

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Seen At 11: How To Deal With Heat And Humidity

August may only be half over but it is on pace to be the most humid month that the Tri-State Area has experienced in a decade.

2012/08/15

Metro-North Railroad New Haven Line M-8 Rail Car (credit: Evan Bindelglass / CBSNewYork)

New Haven Line Trains To Slow In Heat To Avoid Breakdowns

The forecast calls for very hot weather this weekend, and Metro-North Railroad is ready, WCBS 880 Connecticut Bureau Chief Fran Schneidau reported.

2012/07/13

Power crews in Freehold, New Jersey on Monday, July 9, 2012 (credit: CBS 2)

Some Still In The Dark After Severe Storms Rip Through Region

It’s been nearly 48 hours since powerful storms swept through parts of New Jersey Saturday leaving downed trees and toppled power lines in its wake.

2012/07/09

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

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