Elaine Quijano

New York

Correspondent at CBS News

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Articles

New Jersey farmers struggle amid stubborn drought conditions

Nov 27, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Elaine Quijano

Chatsworth, New Jersey — At the age of 78, Stephen Lee III is facing an uncertain future. Six generations of his family have farmed 135 acres of cranberry bogs in South Jersey. "In farming, you don't know what's next," Lee said. In the last four months, it has only rained about three inches at the Lee Brothers Cranberry Farm — about a foot less than normal.
Student athletes are at risk for heat stroke, but these recommendations can save lives

Aug 27, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Elaine Quijano |Sara Moniuszko

A late-summer heat wave is creating dangerous conditions for student athletes across the country preparing for the fall season. Among the most dangerous heat illnesses is exertional heat stroke, which is caused by vigorous exercise and hot, humid conditions. Unless treated right away, it can become fatal. "(Exertional heat stroke) is one of the three leading causes of death in high school sport in America," Doug Casa, the CEO of the Korey Stringer Institute, told CBS News.
Swimmer Katie Ledecky on Chinese doping scandal and the Paris Olympics

Jun 2, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Elaine Quijano

Days off do not exist for Katie Ledecky. "I swim nine to ten times a week, for two hours at a time," she said. By her own estimate, Ledecky swims up to 70,000 meters – roughly 43 miles – each week, as she gears up for the Paris Olympics next month. And if that isn't enough, after hitting the pool, she hits the weights. "I love the distance races, I love the training," Ledecky said.
How one group is helping New York City students reverse pandemic learning loss

Mar 21, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Elaine Quijano

New York City — School begins on a high note at Mosaic Preparatory Academy, an elementary school in New York City, where students are greeted like superstars. It's a stark contrast to four years ago, when the doors to New York City Public Schools were shuttered at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Students like 9-year-old Joy Contreras, then a first grader, struggled with remote learning. "Sometimes it was blurry," Contreras said.
Fatal fires serve as cautionary tale of dangers of lithium-ion batteries

Dec 20, 2023 | msn.com | Elaine Quijano
Fatal fires serve as cautionary tale of dangers of lithium-ion batteries

Dec 20, 2023 | cbsnews.com | Elaine Quijano

Officials warn of dangers of lithium-ion batteries New York City — For the first time in 16 years, Migdalia Torres will spend the holidays without her partner, Hiram Echevarria. Earlier this month, the 40-year-old Echevarria, who shared children with Torres, became the 18th person in New York City this year to die in a fire linked to a lithium-ion battery. "I think they kind of knew already that the explosion was caused by the e-bike," Torres told CBS News.
Illinois teen pushes for law to protect child influencers

Nov 9, 2023 | cbsnews.com | Elaine Quijano

CHICAGO (CBS) – Whether it's on Instagram, TikTok or YouTube, adorable kids can be seen pitching products, but who is cashing in on those cuties? All too often, it's not the children. A new law in Illinois may have people thinking twice about what to post online. It's the first of its kind in the country as Elaine Quijano of CBS News showed, it's all because of one brave high schooler.
Father of 3, victim of mass shooting at Lewiston bar, described by family as "a great dad"

Oct 26, 2023 | cbsnews.com | Elaine Quijano

Father of 3, avid bowler among Lewiston victims Lewiston, Maine — Arthur Strout, a 42-year-old father of three, was at Schemengees Bar and Grill in Lewiston, Maine, on Wednesday evening, playing pool with his father, Arthur Barnard. Barnard told CBS News he left the bar prior to the shooting that claimed his son's life. Barnard said Strout had initially planned to leave with him but decided to stay at the bar.
Residents shelter in place as manhunt intensifies following Lewiston, Maine, mass shooting

Oct 26, 2023 | cbsnews.com | Elaine Quijano |Analisa Novak

Auburn, Maine mayor on mass shooting response In the wake of the deadly mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, that killed at least 18 people and left more than a dozen Wednesday night, officials in the area are urging residents to stay home as the manhunt for a person of interest continues. Authorities have identified 40-year-old Robert R. Card as the suspect behind the shootings. Lewiston Police said he should be considered armed and dangerous. "We will get him, it's not a doubt in my mind.
COVID hospitalizations on the rise as U.S. enters Labor Day weekend

Sep 1, 2023 | cbsnews.com | Elaine Quijano

U.S. COVID hospitalizations steadily rising The U.S. is seeing a significant rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations as it enters Labor Day weekend. According to the from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were 15,067 new COVID patient hospitalizations for the week ending Aug. 19. That marked an 18.8% jump from the week before, and a staggering 86.9% increase over the past month. However, that is still down almost 61% compared to the same time last year.