As previous disasters have laid bare the US’ vulnerabilities to other types of extreme weather, this week is revealing ...

Tompkins County constituents turned out on Tuesday to the 36 polling sites to vote in primary and special elections.

With summer heat rising in NYC, here’s a roundup of indoor cooling centers and outdoor ways to beat the heat in Brooklyn.

NEW YORK – A massive heat dome that sparked the first major heat wave of the summer brought record-breaking temperatures to cities from the Midwest to the Northeast this week, but some much-needed ...

Dangerously hot temperatures will grip New York City and the Tri-State area again on Wednesday, making it an official heat ...

Heat Advisory issued in NYC; high temps pose health risks. Forecast shows relief with showers and thunderstorms ahead.

As triple-digit heat scorches the Eastern U.S., cities are seeing record highs, overwhelmed utilities, and a surge in ...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A cargo ship that had been delivering new vehicles to Mexico sank in the North Pacific Ocean, weeks ...

Ozone: Summer days tend to see higher concentrations of this gas, which is harmful when it forms near the ground. Hot and sunny conditions accelerate that process. Ground-level ozone irritates the ...

Tuesday’s heat came on top of 39 new or tied heat records Monday. But just as dangerous as triple-digit heat is the lack of cooling at night, driven by the humidity.