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A tree stump in Isham Park in the Inwood neighborhood - New York, NY - Mar 1, 2012 (credit: Marla Diamond / WCBS 880)

Parks Dept. Cuts Down Over 100 Trees In Inwood Park

Park upkeep or a war on trees? It depends who you ask in one Upper Manhattan neighrborhood.

2012/03/01

6 Months After Hurricane Irene, Tri-State Area Still Dealing With The Aftermath

Nearly six months after Hurricane Irene, some Tri-State Area residents are still picking up the pieces. Many residents across New Jersey and Connecticut are still faced with cleanup and issues surrounding FEMA funds.

2012/02/28

Cranford Elementary School Finally Reopens After Irene

Six months after Irene hit the Tri-State area, things are finally getting back to normal in one New Jersey town.

2012/02/27

Malloy Partially Activates Conn. Emergency Center For High Winds

A wind advisory has been issued for Connecticut until midnight Friday. Southwest winds are forecast to remain strong through the afternoon and into this evening with gusts to 50 mph at times.

2012/01/13

A flooded street following Hurricane Irene - Little Falls, NJ - Sep 1, 2011 (credit: Marla Diamond / WCBS 880)

Post-Irene Sting Operation Nabs 12 Unregistered Home Repair Contractors

A home repair sting staged after Tropical Storm Irene has resulted in charges against a dozen unregistered contractors in New Jersey.

2012/01/04

Damage from Hurricane Irene is seen from a helicopter carrying Connecticut Gov. Dan Malloy - Aug 29, 2011 (credit: Connecticut National Guard)

Malloy Shoots Down Suggestion About Irene Food Stamp Investigation

The lawyer for 17 Connecticut state employees suspected of fraudulently receiving federal aid after Hurricane Irene said workers who didn’t intend to break the law be allowed to repay money they received.

2012/01/02

Through A New York Eye: CBS 2′s Lou Young Looks Back On 2011

The eye remembers the strangest things; Like news itself, not always the most important or profound.

2012/01/02

WCBS 880 Tri-State Top 11 Of 2011: No. 1 – Irene

We’ve reached the end of our countdown of the top 11 Tri-State Area news stories of 2011. The number 1 story has a name, and she sure left her mark.

2011/12/30

Irene's aftermath - West Nyack, NY (file / credit: West Nyack Fire Department)

Rockland, NYC Residents Can Get Tax Break With Post-Storm Reassessment

Homeowners who experienced catastrophic damage by Tropical Storms Irene and Lee may soon have new recourse.

2011/12/28

Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-NY) announces his resignation June 16, 2011 in Brooklyn. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

The 11 Most Talked About Stories Of 2011

From a protest that swept New York, the nation and the world, to a social media-based political sex scandal, CBSNewYork.com is taking a look back at the most captivating stories of 2011.

2011/12/26

PSE&G worker fixes a power line (credit: CBS 2)

Report: NJ Utilities Need To Do More During Outages

New Jersey’s utility companies have been slammed in a new state report.

2011/12/15

Passengers on the subway after the system came online following Hurricane Irene - New York, NY - Aug 29, 2011 (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Straphangers Campaign Lists Bests And Worsts For Year In Transit

The Straphangers Campaign’s Gene Russianoff says among the worst things is that the 2nd Avenue subway project is behind schedule and over budget.

2011/12/13

Two women look at a home that had a tree fall on it during Tropical Storm Irene on August 30, 2011 in Southport, Connecticut. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

15 CT State Workers Face Hearings Over Irene Food Aid Abuse

Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy says certain state employees had no business getting the payments of up to $1,200.

2011/12/07

Gov. Malloy Addresses Alleged Post-Irene Disaster Relief Fraud In Connecticut

Benefits under the federal “Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Program” were opened up to Connecticut families after the storm. They could requesting and receive money to replace spoiled food and cover other expenses.

2011/12/04