Trenton Mayor Cancels Police, Firefighter Layoffs
Trenton's mayor has canceled plans to lay off 255 city workers, including 111 police positions and 61 firefighters.
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Trenton's mayor has canceled plans to lay off 255 city workers, including 111 police positions and 61 firefighters.
There were tears and anger Thursday in the Essex County courtroom where the convicted shooter behind the execution-style murders of three college students in 2007 was sentenced to life in prison.
Neil Cohen will serve the term either in prison or a mental hospital. He must also register as a sex offender under Megan's Law.
A four-legged hero came to the rescue in North Jersey.
A new government report criticizes attempts to reduce area airport chaos, saying scheduling rules continue to put too many planes in line when weather is the worst.
New Jersey plans to reduce the state public employee workforce by 1,200 jobs through layoffs and attrition early next year.
A northern New Jersey assemblyman is having second thoughts after his Election Night remarks.
A new study by Met Life has found that the cost of nursing homes and assisted living nationwide went up more than twice the rate of inflation in the past year.
Parishioners at a New Jersey church are outraged over the theft of a cherished statue depicting Jesus as a child.
A 4-year-old New Jersey boy, who has been growing out his hair to raise money for the National Children's Leukemia Foundation, has been kicked out of his Catholic school for violating the dress code.
A grand jury in central New Jersey has indicted five teenagers on murder charges in the beating death of a man who was attacked while out walking with his family.
Offenders with outstanding warrants can turn themselves in through Saturday at the First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens in Somerset.
Economists at Rutgers University say losses in public jobs are, in part, slowing the Garden State's economic comeback.
Republican Kathleen Donovan unseated Democratic incumbent County Executive Dennis McNerney.
Temperatures are plummeting in the New York City area as a blast of winter air arrives for the first time this season.
On Small Business Saturday 2024, New York City shop owners are hoping to attract new and longtime customers for a needed boost.
A man has been arrested over a year after he allegedly struck and killed a mother of six in Coney Island, police say.
Shirley Chisholm Day celebrations on Saturday will commemorate the pioneering NYC congresswoman on what would have been her 100th birthday.
Outdoor dining sheds across New York City had to be taken down Friday as the new Dining Out NYC rules for restaurants went into effect.
Temperatures are plummeting in the New York City area as a blast of winter air arrives for the first time this season.
Temperatures will feel like the 30s on Black Friday, but the region should stay mostly dry.
Thanksgiving is a day away, but will the weather cooperate for the parade and holiday travel plans?
A Thanksgiving winter storm is headed for the New York area, but first we had to deal with some rain Tuesday morning.
A Thanksgiving storm is forecast to bring rain, and even snow, for some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Temperatures are plummeting in the New York City area as a blast of winter air arrives for the first time this season.
This holiday season, police are warning online shoppers to beware of thieves stealing packages after they're delivered.
DeMarvion Overshown returned an interception 23 yards for a touchdown and the Cowboys went on to a 27-20 win over the Giants on Thursday.
Temperatures will feel like the 30s on Black Friday, but the region should stay mostly dry.
The City of Hoboken was targeted in a ransomware attack Wednesday morning, officials said. The cyber attack forced the closure of City Hall, and shut down all online city services.
Temperatures are plummeting in the New York City area as a blast of winter air arrives for the first time this season.
A Long Island family says they caught porch pirates swiping a package from their home earlier this month, but they weren't the ones who had ordered the item.
A family on Long Island has been forced out of their home right before Thanksgiving after an alleged drunk driver crashed into it.
Love the idea or hate it, the Long Island Thanksgiving turkey pizza pie is going viral at Pino's Pizza in Deer Park.
A Babylon boat yard went up in flames after an intoxicated woman drove the wrong way and crashed into boats, police said.
LGBTQ voters were among the only demographic groups that did not move more toward Trump in the 2024 election.
Shirley Chisholm Day celebrations on Saturday will commemorate the pioneering NYC congresswoman on what would have been her 100th birthday.
Outdoor dining sheds across New York City had to be taken down Friday as the new Dining Out NYC rules for restaurants went into effect.
The Thanksgiving threats come one day after several of President-elect Donald Trump's staff picks reported threats.
Trump's claims President Claudia Sheinbaum "agreed to stop migration through Mexico." She says she "explained" what Mexico was already doing.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
Target is the only place you can buy the latest Taylor Swift merch, including a new book, vinyl and CD.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.
Harvey Weinstein's lawyers filed a legal claim alleging that he is receiving substandard medical treatment in unhygienic conditions while in custody at Rikers Island.
New York's iconic Blue Man Group is packing it in after more than 30 years on stage.
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
The Orlando Magic eased to a victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night in an NBA Cup game.
The New Jersey Devils took advantage of Detroit's NHL-worst penalty kill in a victory over the Red Wings on Friday.
Jakob Chychrun scored the overtime winner and had an assist and the Washington Capitals beat the New York Islanders on Friday.
The New York Knicks held on to beat the shorthanded Charlotte Hornets to improve to 3-0 in NBA Cup play on Friday.
The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the New York Rangers on Friday.
On Small Business Saturday 2024, New York City shop owners are hoping to attract new and longtime customers for a needed boost.
A Queens homeowner tells CBS News New York she believes a solar panel company misled her about the cost, which the company denies.
Tenants in a six-story building in Queens say they were forced to climb stairs amid a six-week-long elevator outage.
The new Davis Center will bring back the wonder of skating and swimming alongside Harlem Meer in Central Park.
Thursday marks exactly 60 years since the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge opened to much fanfare.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
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."
Pamper yourself and create your perfect lip color, that's customized down to the scent. You'll have as much fun mixing up the unique shades as you will wearing them!
Taylor swift isn't just a megastar. Her brand is also worth more than $1 billion, and a New York City tour guide is capitalizing on it. CBS News New York's Michael George reports.
Police said the man struck the little girl on a sidewalk near Holland and Burke Avenues.
Police said the pickup truck was going to wrong way on a Van Wyck Expressway exit ramp when it crashed head-on into another car.
Millions of people are on their way home from their Thanksgiving destinations. CBS News New York's John Dias reports from LaGuardia Airport.
