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Witnesses Vouch For Defendant Baroni's Character At Bridgegate Trial
The defense resumed presenting its case Friday in the Bridgegate trial, portraying defendant Bill Baroni as a decent and honest man.
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The defense resumed presenting its case Friday in the Bridgegate trial, portraying defendant Bill Baroni as a decent and honest man.
A judge signed the summons Thursday, sending the case to the Bergen County prosecutor's office, which will decide whether the case will lead to an indictment.
The former Gov. Christie staffer who texted that the governor "lied" about his staff's involvement in the controversial George Washington Bridge lane closures is back on the stand.
There were tears in the courtroom Thursday as a key witness took the stand in the Bridgegate trial.
David Wildstein is expected to finish testifying Wednesday in the trial of two former allies of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie charged with orchestrating traffic jams to retaliate against Fort Lee Mayor Mark Sokolich.
Former Port Authority executive David Wildstein faces cross-examination Tuesday.
Michael Critchley, Bridget Kelly's defense attorney, called David Wildstein a liar on Friday, describing the former Port Authority of New York and New Jersey executive as someone who would do whatever it took to further his own interests.
David Wildstein told jurors he was told by Christie senior staffers to resign in December 2013, three months after the September lane realignment at the bridge.
Speaking Tuesday on the radio show "Ask The Governor," Christie was asked if not for the bridgegate scandal, would it have been him debating against Hillary Clinton Monday night.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie knew and joked about the George Washington Bridge lane-closures and traffic jams while they were underway, the prosecution's key witness, David Wildstein, testified Tuesday.
This week, former Port Authority official David Wildstein is expected continue testimony linking his former boss Bill Baroni and ex-Christie deputy Bridget Kelly to the 2013 lane closing scandal.
Former Port Authority of New York and New Jersey executive David Wildstein pleaded guilty for his role in the lane-closing scandal last year and implicated New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie.
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey executive director Patrick Foye testified Thursday that officials wanted to fire David Wildstein for months before the traffic jams in Fort Lee in September 2013.
One of the top men at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey pointed a finger at the top leaders at the "Bridgegate" trial Wednesday, saying they knew exactly what was going on at the time.
Fort Lee Mayor Mark Sokolich is expected to be one of the first witnesses called by the government in its case against Bridget Kelly and Bill Baroni.
A trial for two former allies of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has begun three years after gridlock paralyzed a New Jersey town next to the George Washington Bridge for days.
Prospective jurors in the George Washington Bridge lane-closing trial are back in federal court in New Jersey.
Attorneys for the two defendants set to go to trial in the Bridgegate scandal said Monday that their clients will take the stand in their own defense.
More than 200 prospective jurors are expected to head to federal court for the criminal case involving lane closures at the George Washington Bridge in 2013.
The decision from a three-judge panel of the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia overturns a lower court decision to release the list to a group of media organizations.
The publishing this week of transcripts of a text conversation that indicated a former Christie aide believed Christie lied to reporters about whether senior staffers were involved, may just be the opening salvo.
The next step in the Bridgegate case comes this week.
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo reacted Tuesday to reports that he knew more about the Bridgegate scandal than he let on.
A ruling from the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia Thursday calls for a June 6 hearing to decide whether to release the list.
Someone included in a list of unindicted co-conspirator in the 2013 George Washington Bridge lane-closing case in New Jersey wants a federal appeals court to keep the names secret.
The New Jersey attorney general's office on Friday released body cam video showing police officers shooting and killing Victoria Lee inside a Fort Lee apartment building in July.
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"There's no doubt that control of the House runs through New York and runs specifically through the Hudson Valley," said New York Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan.
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A plume of smoke from Canadian wildfires gave the moon over New York City an orange tint.
As Hurricane Ernesto's path heads toward Bermuda, the storm is also expected to bring high rip current risks to New York and New Jersey beaches this weekend.
Former NYPD Officer John Mendola paid $40,000 to have his beloved dog Princess cloned, but should he have?
There have been significant developments in the corruption investigation into Mayor Eric Adams' 2021 campaign.
A group of middle school students at a NYCHA development spent their summer designing a new youth space in their community center.
A plume of smoke from Canadian wildfires gave the moon over New York City an orange tint.
As Hurricane Ernesto's path heads toward Bermuda, the storm is also expected to bring high rip current risks to New York and New Jersey beaches this weekend.
As Hurricane Ernesto hits Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, people in the NYC worry about loved ones in the storm's path.
Matt Corey and Dr. Michael Goldstein won Republican nominations in Connecticut's primary elections Tuesday, according to the Associated Press.
Dozens of athletes from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are returning from the 2024 Paris Olympics as champions.
The New Jersey attorney general's office on Friday released body cam video showing police officers shooting and killing Victoria Lee inside a Fort Lee apartment building in July.
A plume of smoke from Canadian wildfires gave the moon over New York City an orange tint.
Sen. Bob Menendez officially ended his election campaign on Friday, days before he is set to resign and just after Gov. Phil Murphy appointed a successor.
As Hurricane Ernesto's path heads toward Bermuda, the storm is also expected to bring high rip current risks to New York and New Jersey beaches this weekend.
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A plume of smoke from Canadian wildfires gave the moon over New York City an orange tint.
Former NYPD Officer John Mendola paid $40,000 to have his beloved dog Princess cloned, but should he have?
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is trying to have a man's wrongful death lawsuit dismissed because he signed up for Disney+ streaming years earlier.
Nassau County's controversial mask ban bill has been signed into law. County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed the legislation Wednesday, making it a crime for anyone to wear a mask or face covering to hide their identity, except for health or religious reasons.
The safest county in the United States is located on Long Island, according to a U.S. News & World Report ranking.
"There's no doubt that control of the House runs through New York and runs specifically through the Hudson Valley," said New York Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan.
In North Carolina, Harris took note of falling inflation but added, "Still, we know that many Americans don't yet feel that progress in their daily lives."
Sen. Bob Menendez officially ended his election campaign on Friday, days before he is set to resign and just after Gov. Phil Murphy appointed a successor.
There have been significant developments in the corruption investigation into Mayor Eric Adams' 2021 campaign.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday announced a new program that will help rebuild New York's COVID-decimated workforce.
The New York State Department of Health issued a warning after the WHO declared an Mpox outbreak in Africa a global emergency.
Officials have been warning of a return to the pre-pandemic trends of pertussis, also known as whooping cough.
Drugmaker Lykos Therapeutics had asked the FDA to approve its MDMA capsules as part of a therapy regimen for treating PTSD. It says another study will take "several years."
Stone-like materials called slag tested positive for elevated levels of arsenic along the beach in Keyport, New Jersey, state officials said.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
"Happy Gilmore 2" is holding an open casting call for New Jersey "locals." Here's your chance to be an extra.
Taylor Swift's blockbuster "Eras Tour" resumed in London on Thursday after her concerts in Vienna were canceled earlier this month because of an alleged terror plot.
Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft, died at 94 on Wednesday, her representatives confirmed.
Taylor Swift has long called NYC's Greenwich Village home, and the city is celebrating with limited edition "Cornelia Street" signs.
In 1959 Carol Burnett burst onto the New York stage in the musical comedy "Once Upon a Mattress." In the new Broadway revival, two-time Tony-winner Sutton Foster recreates the role of Winnifred, a princess in search of a suitable mate.
JJ Bleday hit his first career grand slam as the A's rallied for a 7-6 win over the Mets on Thursday.
Aaron Rodgers finished strong after a slow start during Thursday's joint practice with the Panthers.
Staten Island's South Shore Little League team played its first game of the 2024 Little League World Series on Thursday.
Aaron Judge reached 300 home runs faster than any other player, going deep in the New York Yankees' 10-2 win over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night.
Pete Alonso had four hits that included a fourth-inning homer and three RBIs to lead the New York Mets over the Oakland Athletics 9-1, stopping a four-game losing streak.
A group of middle school students at a NYCHA development spent their summer designing a new youth space in their community center.
A Brooklyn man worries about water damage to his old home. He says the community garden next door is to blame.
An elderly NYCHA resident said she's been waiting months to be transferred from her building in the Bronx, and she can't put up with the poor living conditions any longer.
Richmond Hill residents Carol and Jack Wolf have the home of their dreams, and the sidewalk of their nightmares. The Wolfs say they were added to the city's repair waitlist in 2017..
The hunt is on for a beloved Queens cat that was stolen recently outside a Woodside bodega.
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.
Hurricane Ernesto is on the move and expected to create dangerous conditions at New York-area beaches. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff and Lonnie Quinn report.
The New Jersey attorney general's office on Friday released body cam video showing police officers shooting and killing Victoria Lee inside a Fort Lee apartment building in July. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
The bullet hit the woman's thigh when a gunman opened fire on someone else overnight in the Bronx. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Gov. Phil Murphy appointed George Helmy to finish Menendez's term. Menendez will resign after being convicted on federal bribery charges. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
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