What you should know The delta variant is part of 83% of the positive samples from New York City studied, compared to 72% in the last report from the Department of Health and 57% in the previous week. This variant is now also the dominant one in New Jersey. Existing vaccines have shown effective protection … Read more
What you should know A hot and humid day is expected, but not too humid. The smoke from the West Coast wildfires is once again raising concerns about the air quality of our area. Possible showers and thunderstorms are expected on Tuesday afternoon. Some severe storms could produce damaging winds north and west of New … Read more
What you should know Extreme heat is expected to return on Tuesday and Wednesday with the heat index close to 100. There is the possibility of heavy rain, high winds, and possibly hail from Tuesday afternoon into the evening. Much of the week is expected to remain muggy and unstable. The Time Authority continues to … Read more
NEW YORK – Heavy rains and gusty winds are expected to return to the tri-state area this weekend as a powerful coastal storm rolls into the region, according to The Weather Authority (LAEET). The rain is expected to begin Friday afternoon as the clouds roll in ahead of the storm, whose path remains uncertain. At … Read more
What you should know Heavy downpours and winds up to 60 mph are the main threats and severe weather, including tornadoes, cannot be ruled out. A wind advisory has been issued for New York City, Long Island, and the New Jersey shore. The region could see 1 to 2 inches of rain Monday night. — … Read more
Some essential workers in our region will receive the back pay they have been fighting for, after a local union struck a deal with a well-known supermarket chain to compensate staff for risk during the pandemic. The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union reported Wednesday that it reached an agreement with ShopRite, which gives … Read more
NEW YORK – Bundle up! With the wind chill in the 20s this Wednesday, it will definitely feel more like a winter day than a fall day. Despite the cold temperatures and strong gusts of wind, which will make it feel much colder, we will enjoy sunny skies with high pressure in control, according to … Read more
What you should know Tornado warnings were issued for half a dozen counties in and around New York City Sunday night. Utilities in the tri-state area reported an estimated 101,000 customers without power just before 10 p.m. Strong winds downed power lines and trees, causing delays in train service. — NEW YORK – Powerful winds … Read more