Hundreds of NOAA employees laid off
Some 880 employees of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration were laid off on Thursday, a congressional source told CBS News.
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Some 880 employees of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration were laid off on Thursday, a congressional source told CBS News.
Some New York City neighborhoods could be underwater in less than 80 years, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
We're barely into summer, and NOAA is already saying that there is a 100% chance that 2024 will be among the five warmest years on record, and a 50% chance it will be the hottest ever. Mark Strassmannn reports.
A $5,000 reward is being offered after a dead dolphin missing its fins and tail was found on the New York City coast, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
The forecasted conditions come after a weekend of jaw-dropping northern lights seen as far south as Florida and as "magnetically complex" sunspots bigger than Earth continue to emit solar flares.
The sunspot responsible for the odd series of strong solar flares is so big you can see it with your own eyes from Earth.
Idalia made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane over the Big Bend region of Florida, before continuing along its path toward Georgia and the Carolinas.
The National Hurricane Center said Idalia was weakening but water levels could reach as high as 16 feet in some areas.
Tuesday's precipitation offered another example of how climate change impacts rainfall in our region.
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30.
Vanessa Murdock speaks to the experts about how and why storms form and what you need to do to be ready.
One expert says there are a number of reasons for a possible uptick, including more traffic at sea.
Another dead dolphin has been found in New Jersey, bringing the number to 15, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. As CBS2's Christine Sloan reports, there are several theories about what's driving the troubling trend.
They are trying to determine how the 29,000-pound creature named Luna died.
Nine dead whales have washed ashore in New Jersey and New York in recent months. Some are blaming offshore wind energy sites, but federal officials are pushing back.
The hazards of a bomb cyclone can be multifaceted and vary based on the location and speed of the storm. Here's what to know.
Two people died after being electrocuted by a downed power line at an intersection, a sheriff's office said.
The powerful storm hit western Cuba early Tuesday, and is expected to strengthen even more before dealing a blow to Florida's west coast.
It was forecast to squeeze past Bermuda Thursday before hitting easternmost Canada by late Friday.
News of yet another above-average hurricane season this year is alarming many in low-lying areas.
Hurricane season starts soon and some high-tech hurricane hunters were on display at JFK Airport.
That's according to several federal agencies, including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, just announced its winter outlook.
This year's Atlantic hurricane season doesn't officially begin until June 1, but the early signs are it may end up being yet another very busy one.
Is it going to be a white Christmas? Maybe not, according to new forecasts by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
The gift comes comes as President Trump heads to Qatar as part of his first international trip of his second term.
Edan Alexander, a 20-year-old Israeli American who has been held hostage since October 2023, will be released, Hamas announced Sunday.
Francisco Lindor hit a go-ahead home run to start a four-run eighth inning and the Mets beat the Cubs 6-2 on Sunday at Citi Field.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy plans to reduce the number of flights in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport for the "next several weeks."
Pope Leo, the first U.S.-born pope, will be inaugurated at a mass in St. Peter's Square next week.
Forty dogs were found living in unsanitary conditions in a Queens apartment, the ASPCA said.
A New York City Police officer is giving a loving home to a dog he helped rescue from the East River earlier this year.
Plan on plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures in the mid to upper 70s for Mother's Day.
More than a century ago, Chinese Americans in New York City were tired of demeaning portrayals of their culture in film. So they created a film company in Brooklyn.
Cardinal Robert Prevost's election as pope is giving Knicks fans a boost. He's the first American pontiff and, like Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and Mikal Bridges, went to Villanova.
Plan on plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures in the mid to upper 70s for Mother's Day.
The forecast shows more rounds of rain, which may be heavy at times, Friday around the NYC area.
Rain and thunderstorms were back in the weather forecast Tuesday around the New York City area.
The dreary weather continued Monday and is expected to last into Tuesday around the New York City area.
The threat of heavy rain and strong-to-severe thunderstorms has triggered a First Alert Weather Day from Saturday evening through early Sunday morning.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy plans to reduce the number of flights in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport for the "next several weeks."
The Department of Homeland Security released body cam video Saturday showing the moments federal officers arrested the mayor of Newark, New Jersey, at an ICE facility.
Plan on plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures in the mid to upper 70s for Mother's Day.
The Sheraton Crossroads Hotel in Mahwah, New Jersey came crashing down in a controlled implosion Saturday morning.
There was another air traffic control outage in less than two weeks at the same Philadelphia facility that directs planes in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport on Friday morning.
Plan on plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures in the mid to upper 70s for Mother's Day.
A Long Island man believes thieves jammed his home surveillance cameras to steal his personal watercraft right out of his driveway Wednesday.
The forecast shows more rounds of rain, which may be heavy at times, Friday around the NYC area.
Nine months after catastrophic flooding destroyed Stony Brook's historic Mill Pond, dam and bridge, some progress has been made on repairs.
President Trump appeared to try to influence the New York governor's race Tuesday in what experts say is a not-so-subtle attempt to clear the field for upstate Congresswoman Elise Stefanik to get the GOP nomination.
The gift comes comes as President Trump heads to Qatar as part of his first international trip of his second term.
Edan Alexander, a 20-year-old Israeli American who has been held hostage since October 2023, will be released, Hamas announced Sunday.
Pope Leo, the first U.S.-born pope, will be inaugurated at a mass in St. Peter's Square next week.
Trade discussions between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng ended after a day of prolonged negotiations and will resume Sunday, a source said.
A cache of documents in the now-dismissed Eric Adams corruption case was unsealed Friday evening.
The Food and Drug Administration's food safety labs and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's World Trade Center Health Program were reinstated.
Long Island's only remaining duck farm is raising a new generation of ducklings after a bird flu outbreak forced it to euthanize an entire flock.
Advocates say many 9/11 first responders are currently in limbo, waiting for life-saving care. They want to know the status of the World Trade Center Health Program.
A new endometriosis research center was announced Thursday on Long Island.
New research suggests a path forward that could change the lives of millions who are losing vision due to retinal damage and conditions like macular degeneration and glaucoma.
More than a century ago, Chinese Americans in New York City were tired of demeaning portrayals of their culture in film. So they created a film company in Brooklyn.
A former model testified Thursday that Harvey Weinstein sexually assaulted her when she was 16 and then again years later.
Kehlani's planned concert in Central Park next month has been canceled after New York City's mayor raised security concerns about the R&B star's performance during Pride Week.
Kamala Harris made an appearance at the 2025 Met Gala on Monday, days after her anticipated return to the public stage where she delivered her first major speech since losing the 2024 presidential election.
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are expecting their third child, the rapper confirmed on Sunday at the Met Gala.
Francisco Lindor hit a go-ahead home run to start a four-run eighth inning and the Mets beat the Cubs 6-2 on Sunday at Citi Field.
The Chicago Cubs held off the New York Mets 6-5 on Saturday night.
CF Montreal defeated New York City 1-0 on Saturday for Montreal's first win of the MLS season.
The Red Bulls beat the Galaxy 7-0 on Saturday night to extend the defending MLS Cup champions' winless skid.
Shea Langeliers hit a go-ahead homer in the seventh inning and drove in five runs as the Athletics overcame two home runs by Aaron Judge to beat the New York Yankees 11-7.
More than a century ago, Chinese Americans in New York City were tired of demeaning portrayals of their culture in film. So they created a film company in Brooklyn.
In 2023, New York City's Local Law 18 all but banned short-term rentals through sites like Airbnb. Now, a new measure seeks to roll back some of those restrictions.
As Monday's Met Gala approaches, hundreds of New Yorkers around the city are gearing up for various alternative and more affordable red carpet events.
There were arrests Wednesday morning as an ongoing fight against a Brooklyn homeless shelter escalated. Protesters have been trying to block construction at the Coyle Street site in Sheepshead Bay for nearly seven weeks.
A Brooklyn family says raccoons moved into their ceiling after a neighbor's construction site sat exposed for months, and now no one wants to pay for the damage.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
Americans are having fewer children, but there could be another baby boom if President Trump has his way. How do New Yorkers feel about that?
Frank Morano talks for a living as a radio host, which should help since he was elected to the NYC Council to fill Joe Borelli's unexpired term. Watch the full interview with CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer.
Brooklyn City Councilman Justin Brannan is chair of the Finance Committee. Now, he wants to use those skills to be NYC's chief money officer. Watch the full interview with CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer.
Democrat Justin Brannan wants to become city comptroller and Republican Frank Morano suddenly finds himself representing Staten Island. See both interviews on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Matt Dinerman is in his second year as the main announcer at Monmouth Park in Oceanport, New Jersey. CBS News New York's John Elliott reports.
