Erin Downgraded to Cat-3 Hurricane as it Churns Past Puerto Rico

Warm ocean water, the lack of major wind shear and its escape from dry air allowed Erin to rapidly intensify. At 8 a.m. Friday, Erin was a tropical storm with 70 mph winds, and by 8 a.m. Saturday it already reached Category 4 status with winds of...

Buffalo Puerto Rican and Hispanic Heritage Day Parade honors culture and tradition of WNY communities

The parade has been running for 23 years, celebrating the diversity of cultures in Western New York. BUFFALO, N.Y. — Hispanic pride, tradition and culture were on full display along Buffalo's Niagara Street — also known as Avenida San Juan — and...

Puerto Rico Police Charge Suspect in Recent Killing of Tourist From US Mainland

The seaside neighborhood of La Perla, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is seen on Aug. 25, 2017. Ricardo Arduengo/AP Photo SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico—A 37-year-old man with a criminal record turned himself into police on Friday and was charged in the recent...

Surfers in Luquillo, Puerto Rico survey conditions with Hurricane Erin approaching, the first of what is expected to be a particularly intense Atlantic season

Barron, WI (54812) Today Generally cloudy. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 73F. Winds E at 10 to 15 mph.. Tonight Cloudy with occasional rain late. Low near 60F. Winds ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80%. Rainfall around a...

Canada riding high into GLOBL JAM final after convincing win over Puerto Rico

TORONTO — Over the course of a four-game, five-day tournament, it's tough to bank on something like momentum — proven by Canada's loss to Texas following a blowout win over Brazil on Wednesday. But it's always better to head to the gold-medal game...

Hurricane Erin weakens slightly but remains a powerful Category 4 storm north of Puerto Rico

, Fla. — Hurricane Erin weakened slightly Saturday night but is still a formidable Category 4 storm north of Puerto Rico. The 11 pm advisory from the National Hurricane Center now has Erin with winds of 140 mph, making it a Category 4 major...

Waves build as Category 5 Hurricane Erin approaches in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Key Biscayne, FL (33149) Today A mix of clouds and sun. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 88F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph.. Tonight Partly cloudy. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 81F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph. Updated:...

Hurricane Erin Live Tracker Map on Windy: Tropical Storm Intensifies Into Category 5 Storm As Erin's Outer Rainbands Produce Gusty Winds and Heavy Rains Across Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico

On Saturday, August 16, the National Hurricane Centre (NHC) said that Hurricane Erin exploded in strength to a Category 5 storm in the Caribbean, rapidly powering up from a tropical storm in a single day. Although the compact hurricane's center is...

Marcus Gelpi to Represent Team Puerto Rico at NACAC Senior Championships

Senior high jumper Marcus Gelpi is set to compete for Team Puerto Rico at the NACAC Senior Championships on August 17 in the Bahamas. He earned his spot after becoming the National Champion in men's high jump at the Campeonato Nacional Senior...

Loved ones mourn Queens man killed in shooting in Puerto Rico

A wake was held Saturday for the Queens man who was killed in Puerto Rico last week. He had taken a trip there to attend a Bad Bunny concert with friends. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid spoke with loved ones who are mourning the tragic loss.

Woman with ties to Orlando braces for Hurricane Erin in Puerto Rico

Hurricane Erin upgraded to a Category 5 storm Saturday afternoon. Arlene Corsino Baez, who lives in Caguas, Puerto Rico, shared how she is feeling anxious about the storm after surviving Maria, but she is not too worried. "A lot of people are...

How Bad Bunny concerts fuel Puerto Rico’s independence movement

As the singer launched into the chorus of another song about Puerto Rican pride, a young woman with the island’s flag wrapped around her shoulders raised her hands to her face and wiped away a tear. “Viva Puerto Rico,” she shouted, as the crowd in...

Wake held for Queens man killed in stray bullet shooting in Puerto Rico

A wake was held Saturday for 25-year-old Kevin Mares, a Queens man who was killed while on vacation in Puerto Rico last weekend. Mares, his girlfriend and two others were on the island for a Bad Bunny concert, then they went to a nightclub in the...

Suspect arrested in killing of Queens man after Bad Bunny concert in Puerto Rico

Police in Puerto Rico have arrested a suspect who they say fired the fatal gunshot that killed a tourist from Queens who traveled to the island with his girlfriend and friends for a Bad Bunny concert, authorities said. Kalel Jorell Martínez...

Hurricane Erin Expected To Strengthen Once Again, As The Major Storm Passes East Of The Bahamas

Hurricane Erin has been fluctuating in intensity as the storm undergoes structural changes, though it will remain a formidable major hurricane through mid-week. The storm is passing north of Puerto Rico and Hispaniola, taking advantage of warm...

GLOBL JAM on Sportsnet: Canada vs. Puerto Rico

Thousands Enjoyed Culture & Heritage At The 23rd Annual Puerto Rican and Hispanic Day Parade [PHOTOS]

If you were to go around Western New York and ask, it is more than likely that just about every person you talk to would agree that 2025 has been one of the best summers we've had in the region in a very long time. From the amazing weather we've...

View of Puerto Rico beaches ahead of Hurricane Erin

Wake held for Kevin Mares, Queens man fatally shot while visiting Puerto Rico

FLUSHING, Queens (WABC) -- A wake is being held on Saturday and Sunday for a man from Queens who was fatally shot while visiting Puerto Rico for a Bad Bunny concert. Family, friends and loved ones will gather at the Frederick Funeral Home in...

How to Watch Puerto Rico vs Mexico: Live Stream 2025 Little League World Series, TV Channel

20 Little League teams from around the globe entered Williamsport, aiming to become the 2025 World Series champions, and the action continues on Saturday. A general view from the outfield during a Little League World Series game at Lamade Stadium...