‘This is the new normal’: Fires spread across New York region
New York City has had over 230 brush fires since Oct. 29, after its driest month since record-keeping began in 1869.
Amtrak Resumes Service Between New York and Washington After Power Issues
Amtrak said the suspension because of downed overhead wires blocking the tracks would last until around 3 p.m. ET and trains ...
Amtrak Resumes NYC-New Haven Service After Day-Long Delay
Amtrak resumed service on trains between New York’s Penn Station and New Haven, Connecticut, after a brush fire near East ...
New York Is Facing Its Worst Wildfire Season in More Than a Decade
New York and the Northeast are in the midst of their worst fire season in more than a decade, with little relief in sight for ...
Jennings Creek fire in Northeast now 50% contained; brush fires ignite in Manhattan
The FDNY said it has responded to 229 brush fires since Oct. 29, calling it the most in city history over a two-week stretch.
Here’s how to protect your property as ‘unprecedented’ drought hits Northeast
A severe drought watch with no rain in sight has gripped the Northeastern U.S., creating “unprecedented” conditions for fire, ...
Amtrak restores full service between NYC and New Rochelle
Full Amtrak service between New York Penn Station and New Rochelle was restored Wednesday evening, following a transformer fire Tuesday that halted trains on their tracks. Work crews were making ...
Drought sparks record 215 NYC brush fires in two weeks: FDNY
New York City’s ongoing drought has sparked a record 215 brush fires in just the past two weeks, FDNY officials said ...
Western Nassau goes to 'severe drought' status, NWS forecast for next week stays dry
Suffolk firefighters were battling a brush fire Thursday afternoon in Coram as conditions stayed ripe for wildfires.
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Containment on Jennings Creek Fire grows as New York governor issues burn ban
Brush fires delayed Amtrak train service between New York City, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. The railroad ...
Fires in NYC, NJ today: Latest updates, weather forecast, maps
A Fire Weather Watch remains in effect as the New York City Tri-State is the driest it’s been in nearly 120 years, creating ...
Amtrak service along parts of the Northeast corridor resumes after disruptions on 2 days
NEW YORK (AP) — Amtrak service along sections of the Northeast corridor resumed Wednesday after disruptions on two consecutive days. Service between New York and New Haven, Connecticut, was restored ...