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N.J. back-to-school tax holiday repealed after 2 years
There won't be a back-to-school sales tax holiday in New Jersey this year after lawmakers repealed the break just two years after enacting it.
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There won't be a back-to-school sales tax holiday in New Jersey this year after lawmakers repealed the break just two years after enacting it.
Two New York City nonprofits released a policy brief Tuesday recommending ways the city and state can address the cost of living.
A report by public policy think tank 5BORO Institute found that more than 80% of families cannot afford child care.
Managing money is as vital as ever as rents keep rising. It's also important for parents to start talking to their kids about budgeting at a young age. Roy Paul from the New York-based nonprofit Cents Ability shares tips with CBS New York.
A study found that median rent rose nearly 25% in northwest Queens from December 2022 to December 2023.
Consumers often hear a car loses its value once you drive it off the lot, but that may not be the case anymore.
Experts say the end of the year is the time to check on how much you're actually spending.
It's crunch time for students looking to go to college, with many applications due in the coming weeks. CBS New York's John Dias has some tips when applying for scholarships.
Approximately 60,000 children in Long Island schools don't get enough to eat.
The plan would benefit those who don't qualify for loan forgiveness under the current temporary program.
New York State Gas and Electric customers should get ready for their bills to go up in November.
Millions of borrowers are one again responsible for their student loan debt payments after a more than three year pause.
Nonprofits and volunteers across our region are helping babies in need.
The bill is coming due for students who took out loans to finance their education. Now, many borrowers need to rework their budgets to make their payments.
International travel is seeing the biggest spike this year, up 44% from 2022, according to experts.
Shoppers in national surveys say they are spending more than ever. Families are trying different strategies to stretch every dollar.
Most clothing and footwear under $100 are exempt from sales and use tax in Connecticut this week.
Get ready to dig a little deeper to pay for your commute.
New Yorkers are feeling the squeeze as rents hit a new high.
Experts predict this back to school shopping season could set a new record for the most expensive one ever, increasing more than $24 billion compared to last year.
Skoolie Living refers to those who convert school buses, known as skoolies, into livable spaces for a fraction of the cost of purchasing a traditional home or paying rent.
If the rate hike is approved, the average bill for city residents would increase nearly 17% or almost $31 more a month.
One expert says the biggest winners in retail are stores and sites selling deeply discounted or secondhand goods.
Many items are even more expensive this year, while some staples are actually cheaper, CBS New York's Danya Bacchus reports.
Make sure to inspect air conditioners, close blinds, and clean refrigerator coils.
Pete Alonso and Jeff McNeil had three hits apiece and Mark Vientos drove in three runs for the Mets, who improved to 4-0 against the Padres this season.
Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepted the Democratic presidential nomination to close out the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Aaron Judge hit his major-league leading 48th homer and Gerrit Cole allowed one hit in six innings to become the fourth active pitcher to reach 150 career wins as the New York Yankees beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-0.
Members of the Central Park Five said at the Democratic convention Thursday of Trump that "45 wanted us un-alive."
Aaron Rodgers and the rest of the New York Jets' starters won't play in the preseason finale against the Giants on Saturday night.
The New York State Thruway Authority has filed a multimillion dollar lawsuit against the contractors used for the construction of the Mario Cuomo Bridge, saying dozens of cables didn't meet durability specifications.
A wild goose chase in Queens brought some neighbors together for a rescue mission. It started when an injured Canada goose was spotted in the middle of the road.
The office of famed St. John's University basketball coach Rick Pitino was burglarized, and two suspects were caught on video carrying what police say was stolen memorabilia.
Dozens of current and former staffers at WCBS 880 joined a special on-air tribute as the all-news radio station prepares to sign off.
A child who had been reported missing in Midwood, Brooklyn Thursday has been found, with the help of CBS New York's Chopper 2.
President Joe Biden has approved Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont's request for a federal emergency declaration in three counties in response to the historic rainfall and devastating flooding from storms earlier this week.
Incredible video footage shows a house in Oxford, Connecticut get washed away by floodwater.
More than a foot of rain fell in parts of Connecticut on Sunday, and 10 inches on Long Island on Monday.
Photos show some of the damage residents and workers across the Tri-State Area now have to clean up after Sunday's historic flooding.
Two people were found dead in Oxford, Connecticut and over 100 were rescued from extreme flooding statewide.
A new statewide policy will require all police departments in New Jersey to coordinate with mental health professionals when they're responding to a call for a barricaded person.
Video showing the intense arrest of a surfer at Belmar Beach for not having a required beach tag is raising questions about enforcement.
New Jersey Democrats have until Aug. 29 to submit a name to the state to replace late Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr. on the November ballot.
A proposed bill in New Jersey would allow individuals to deduct up to $1,000 from their gross income on their state income tax returns for tolls paid via the E-ZPass system.
The family of a Jersey City man who was fatally shot by police is suing the department as they prepare to mark one year since the tragic day.
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder after a Long Island woman died from injuries she suffered during a home invasion.
Four days after Long Island was hit hard by storms, some people in one Suffolk County village still cannot drive beyond their own street due to damage.
A long life prayer service for the Dalai Lama took place Thursday morning at the UBS Arena in Elmont on Long Island.
A woman driving the wrong way on the Southern State Parkway crashed and killed her 9-year-old son, New York State Police said.
Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine is confident the federal government will come through with financial assistance after flooding devastated homes and businesses this week.
Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepted the Democratic presidential nomination to close out the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Members of the Central Park Five said at the Democratic convention Thursday of Trump that "45 wanted us un-alive."
New Jersey Democrats have until Aug. 29 to submit a name to the state to replace late Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr. on the November ballot.
Vice President Kamala Harris will formally accept the Democratic party nomination for president, capping the four-day convention.
Gov. Tim Walz formally accepted the vice presidential nomination on the third night of the Democratic National Convention.
The updated COVID-10 shots for fall 2024 are rolling out earlier than last year.
Perdue Foods is recalling more than 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders after some customers reported finding metal wire embedded in the products.
The New York State Department of Health issued a warning after the WHO declared an Mpox outbreak in Africa a global emergency.
Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with salmonella bacteria, laboratory tests found.
Officials have been warning of a return to the pre-pandemic trends of pertussis, also known as whooping cough.
Taylor Swift was forced to cancel three shows in Vienna after an alleged planned terrorist attack against one of the shows was foiled.
Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce from Ben Affleck Tuesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, just over a month after the couple celebrated their second wedding anniversary.
Prosecutors have confirmed Harvey Weinstein will remain in custody in New York while awaiting retrial on rape and sexual assault charges in Manhattan.
Phil Donahue, a celebrated daytime talk show host who pioneered the television staple, died after a long illness, his publicist said in a statement.
John Aprea landed his first break in the 1967 Steve McQueen classic "Bullitt" before landing the role of young Salvatore "Sal" Tessio in "The Godfather Part II."
Pete Alonso and Jeff McNeil had three hits apiece and Mark Vientos drove in three runs for the Mets, who improved to 4-0 against the Padres this season.
Aaron Judge hit his major-league leading 48th homer and Gerrit Cole allowed one hit in six innings to become the fourth active pitcher to reach 150 career wins as the New York Yankees beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-0.
Aaron Rodgers and the rest of the New York Jets' starters won't play in the preseason finale against the Giants on Saturday night.
Aaron Judge homered twice and drove in three runs and Juan Soto hit a two-run homer in the first inning and drove in five to power the New York Yankees to an 8-1 rout over the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday night.
Pinch-hitter Jesse Winker led off the ninth inning with his first home run for the New York Mets, giving them another rousing 4-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.
A wild goose chase in Queens brought some neighbors together for a rescue mission. It started when an injured Canada goose was spotted in the middle of the road.
We're learning more about the plan approved by the New York City Council to bring four new Metro-North stations, and thousands of new apartments and jobs, to the Bronx.
Veterans in Harlem find a community home at the American Legion Post #398, which bears the name of the Army's first Black General, Charles Young.
It's being called a possible solution to our city's ongoing lifeguard shortage. Some in South Brooklyn want lifeguards to be part of the FDNY.
Co-founders of AMA Animal Rescue in Gravesend say they're unsure they can afford to keep their doors open.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
Tony Sadiku and John Elliott have the Tri-State Area's updated Friday forecast on CBS News New York.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for August 22 at 11 p.m.
Home surveillance video shows a family in Simsbury, Connecticut take off running as a bear casually strolls across their lawn.
The Thruway Authority has filed a multimillion dollar lawsuit against the contractors who built the Mario Cuomo Bridge, claiming parts weren't built to last. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
A bystander was critically injured in a shooting outside a Bronx bodega Thursday, police sources say. It's the second shooting in the same spot this week. CBS News New York's Lori Bordonaro reports.