The record-breaking statistics come as several Northeast states battle extremely dry conditions and multiple wildfires.
The fires in the Northeast haven't caused major evacuations, but a Connecticut firefighter died battling a wildfire last ...
New York has urged its 8.5 million residents to save water as America's biggest city endures an unprecedented period without ...
The dry conditions are part of a broader drought across the Northeast. Nationally, October was one of the driest months on ...
Most of the Tri-State area, including New York City, is now in a severe drought, according to the Drought Center.
While most of Central New York remains classified as ‘abnormally dry’ on the latest Drought Monitor, drought conditions are ...
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 ...
Parks department data shows firefighters responded to more than 400 fires in city parks between 2020 and August 2024.
A warning would push for more voluntary water-saving actions. City agencies would be asked to implement drought protocols.