Romeo Santos leads relief effort
A huge plane at JFK Airport was loaded with items collected from a drive organized by the local hip-hop community. About 200,000 pounds of relief supplies collected by the community will be bound for Puerto Rico. One of the driving forces behind this effort is international superstar Romeo Santos. Lisa Evers interviewed him at JFK.
A huge plane at JFK Airport was loaded with items collected from a drive organized by the local hip-hop community. About 200,000 pounds of relief supplies collected by the community will be bound for Puerto Rico. One of the driving forces behind this effort is international superstar Romeo Santos. Lisa Evers interviewed him at JFK.
Supplies for Puerto Rico
Mayor Bill de Blasio visited the New York City emergency management warehouse in Brooklyn Thursday where thousands of much-needed donated items are being sorted and packaged to be shipped to hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico.
Mayor Bill de Blasio visited the New York City emergency management warehouse in Brooklyn Thursday where thousands of much-needed donated items are being sorted and packaged to be shipped to hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico.
Catastrophe in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rossello continued to tour the devastation on the island Wednesday. The majority of residents remain without power and phone service, and food, water, and fuel are in short supply. Luis Miranda Jr., a Puerto Rican native and father of "Hamilton" creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, has been sounding the alarm for help since Hurricane Maria gutted the island almost a week ago.
Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rossello continued to tour the devastation on the island Wednesday. The majority of residents remain without power and phone service, and food, water, and fuel are in short supply. Luis Miranda Jr., a Puerto Rican native and father of "Hamilton" creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, has been sounding the alarm for help since Hurricane Maria gutted the island almost a week ago.
NYC Council Speaker Recounts Puerto Rico Trip
New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito returned from a visit to the island earlier this week. She said people are getting frustrated by the lack of supplies reaching them.
New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito returned from a visit to the island earlier this week. She said people are getting frustrated by the lack of supplies reaching them.
Helping Mexico and Caribbean
Communities in New Jersey are stepping up to the plate to help communities hit hard by disasters in Mexico and the Caribbean.
Communities in New Jersey are stepping up to the plate to help communities hit hard by disasters in Mexico and the Caribbean.
Hurricane Maria's destruction in Puerto Rico
Hurricane Maria has paralyzed Puerto Rico. The storm destroyed the power grid. Cell phone systems are unusable and entire communities were ripped apart. The island took a direct hit. The storm and its 155 mph winds plowed a path of destruction across the island. The scope of the damage is still unclear because some towns are completely cut off without a way to communicate.
Hurricane Maria has paralyzed Puerto Rico. The storm destroyed the power grid. Cell phone systems are unusable and entire communities were ripped apart. The island took a direct hit. The storm and its 155 mph winds plowed a path of destruction across the island. The scope of the damage is still unclear because some towns are completely cut off without a way to communicate.
Puerto Rico in darkness
Hurricane Maria has devastated Puerto Rico. Officials say the island will never be the same. The damage is of historic proportions. The governor has imposed a curfew from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. so that rescue crews can get to those in need. Streets are now rushing rivers. Authorities fear deadly mudslides could be next. Building exteriors are shredded and homes are destroyed. The entire island is without power. More than 11,000 people are in shelters. The Trump administration says it is monitoring the situation and promising a strong federal response.
Hurricane Maria has devastated Puerto Rico. Officials say the island will never be the same. The damage is of historic proportions. The governor has imposed a curfew from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. so that rescue crews can get to those in need. Streets are now rushing rivers. Authorities fear deadly mudslides could be next. Building exteriors are shredded and homes are destroyed. The entire island is without power. More than 11,000 people are in shelters. The Trump administration says it is monitoring the situation and promising a strong federal response.
Hurricane Maria slams Caribbean
Hurricane season is not letting up in the Caribbean. First Irma and now Maria. Damage to the island of Dominica has been catastrophic. Officials in Guadeloupe are warning that many communities could be submerged. Flood waters from Maria have taken over the streets in parts of Martinique. People in Puerto Rico are preparing for Maria's arrival by stocking up on plywood, gas, and food. FEMA is prepared to bring in drinking water.
Hurricane season is not letting up in the Caribbean. First Irma and now Maria. Damage to the island of Dominica has been catastrophic. Officials in Guadeloupe are warning that many communities could be submerged. Flood waters from Maria have taken over the streets in parts of Martinique. People in Puerto Rico are preparing for Maria's arrival by stocking up on plywood, gas, and food. FEMA is prepared to bring in drinking water.
Hurricane Maria threatens Caribbean
More than a million people lost power in Puerto Rico during Hurricane Irma. Roads were impassable roads because of downed power lines and trees. But Puerto Rico's governor says Hurricane Maria will be catastrophic and has declared a state of emergency.
More than a million people lost power in Puerto Rico during Hurricane Irma. Roads were impassable roads because of downed power lines and trees. But Puerto Rico's governor says Hurricane Maria will be catastrophic and has declared a state of emergency.
Irma slams Caribbean islands
With winds up to 175 mph, Hurricane Irma tears through the Caribbean, leaving death, destruction, and many areas under water in its wake. Irma has killed at least 11 in the Caribbean but authorities say the death toll is expected to rise because crews are struggling to reopen roads and restore power.
With winds up to 175 mph, Hurricane Irma tears through the Caribbean, leaving death, destruction, and many areas under water in its wake. Irma has killed at least 11 in the Caribbean but authorities say the death toll is expected to rise because crews are struggling to reopen roads and restore power.
Hurricane Irma devastates Caribbean islands
Hurricane Irma damaged nearly every building in Barbuda. About 60 percent of the residents are now homeless. The devastation in Saint Martin is also widespread. People are without power, gasoline, and running water. The harbor and the airport have been severely damaged. In Puerto Rico, more than 1 million people are without power and nearly 50,000 have no water.
Hurricane Irma damaged nearly every building in Barbuda. About 60 percent of the residents are now homeless. The devastation in Saint Martin is also widespread. People are without power, gasoline, and running water. The harbor and the airport have been severely damaged. In Puerto Rico, more than 1 million people are without power and nearly 50,000 have no water.
Daring Delta crew flies jet through Irma
A Delta 737 flew into the path of Hurricane Irma in an attempt to make a roundtrip flight from New York to San Juan before the monster Category 5 storm hit the tropical island. The crew dropped off passengers, re-boarded and departed in under 52 minutes Wednesday morning. The live flight tracking website -- Flight Radar 24 -- showed the plane's trajectory and how it weaved through the outer bands of the storm.
A Delta 737 flew into the path of Hurricane Irma in an attempt to make a roundtrip flight from New York to San Juan before the monster Category 5 storm hit the tropical island. The crew dropped off passengers, re-boarded and departed in under 52 minutes Wednesday morning. The live flight tracking website -- Flight Radar 24 -- showed the plane's trajectory and how it weaved through the outer bands of the storm.
Hurricane Irma hits Puerto Rico
Hurricane Irma brought historic winds and heavy rain to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands Tuesday into Wednesday. To give you an idea of just how strong Irma is, a hurricane expert with MIT says the storm holds about 7 trillion watts -- about twice the energy of all bombs that were used in World War II.
Hurricane Irma brought historic winds and heavy rain to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands Tuesday into Wednesday. To give you an idea of just how strong Irma is, a hurricane expert with MIT says the storm holds about 7 trillion watts -- about twice the energy of all bombs that were used in World War II.
Hurricane Irma pummels USVI
Irma made landfall on the island of Saint Martin as a Category 5 storm. The monster hurricane moved northwest towards the neighboring U.S. Virgin Islands. Residents prepared for the worst.
Irma made landfall on the island of Saint Martin as a Category 5 storm. The monster hurricane moved northwest towards the neighboring U.S. Virgin Islands. Residents prepared for the worst.
Cloud over Puerto Rican Day Parade
The controversy over former militant Oscar Lopez Rivera is still threatening to cast a cloud over Sunday's National Puerto Rican Day Parade even though he is no longer being honored. Some critics are questioning why he is even being allowed to march in the parade. Of the many guests honored at a reception Friday night ahead of the annual parade, Lopez Rivera was not among them.
The controversy over former militant Oscar Lopez Rivera is still threatening to cast a cloud over Sunday's National Puerto Rican Day Parade even though he is no longer being honored. Some critics are questioning why he is even being allowed to march in the parade. Of the many guests honored at a reception Friday night ahead of the annual parade, Lopez Rivera was not among them.
Lopez Rivera breaks silence
A Puerto Rican nationalist recently freed from prison will still march in a Manhattan parade ? even though he has stepped aside from a formal role as "Procer de la Libertad" ? National Freedom Hero. It is unclear whether that development will placate critics who objected to the parade committee's original plan to honor Oscar Lopez Rivera, who was part of a militant group responsible for bombings in the 1970s and '80s that killed and maimed New Yorkers.
A Puerto Rican nationalist recently freed from prison will still march in a Manhattan parade ? even though he has stepped aside from a formal role as "Procer de la Libertad" ? National Freedom Hero. It is unclear whether that development will placate critics who objected to the parade committee's original plan to honor Oscar Lopez Rivera, who was part of a militant group responsible for bombings in the 1970s and '80s that killed and maimed New Yorkers.
FALN victim's son condemns parade
A bomb exploded at Fraunces Tavern on January 24, 1975, killing four people, including Frank Conner, a banker. FALN, a Puerto Rican militant group, claimed responsibility for that and about 100 bombings across the country. The bombing is back in the headlines because Oscar Lopez Rivera, co-founder and leader FALN, is being honored as a national freedom hero in next week's Puerto Rican Day Parade.
A bomb exploded at Fraunces Tavern on January 24, 1975, killing four people, including Frank Conner, a banker. FALN, a Puerto Rican militant group, claimed responsibility for that and about 100 bombings across the country. The bombing is back in the headlines because Oscar Lopez Rivera, co-founder and leader FALN, is being honored as a national freedom hero in next week's Puerto Rican Day Parade.
Puerto Rican Day Parade controversy
A new controversy is engulfing this year's National Puerto Rican Day Parade, which takes over Fifth Avenue on Sunday, June 11. At the core is whether a militant being honored by the parade is a freedom fighter or terrorist accomplice.
A new controversy is engulfing this year's National Puerto Rican Day Parade, which takes over Fifth Avenue on Sunday, June 11. At the core is whether a militant being honored by the parade is a freedom fighter or terrorist accomplice.
Oscar Lopez Rivera released
Puerto Rico nationalist Oscar Lopez Rivera was freed from house arrest Wednesday after decades in custody in a case that transformed him into a martyr for his supporters but had outraged those who lost loved ones in a string of bombings.
Puerto Rico nationalist Oscar Lopez Rivera was freed from house arrest Wednesday after decades in custody in a case that transformed him into a martyr for his supporters but had outraged those who lost loved ones in a string of bombings.