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Rep. Steve Rothman Wants To See 2016 Democratic Convention In New Jersey
Rothman said that hotels, restaurants and proximity to New York City should be enough to lure Democrats to the Garden State.
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Rothman said that hotels, restaurants and proximity to New York City should be enough to lure Democrats to the Garden State.
Mayor Cory Booker is expected to name veteran officer Sheilah Coley as the first female police chief in Newark's history.
Leaders of the House and Senate say votes could come as early as this evening on the deficit-cutting plan that's expected to avert a government default on its debts.
The Newark 50 Project is seeking to provide housing and comprehensive services to 50 people by December 2012.
Mayor Cory Booker has joined forces with police officers, firefighters and prosecutors to recruit about 40 children, ages 10-14, to attend a special summer camp where they will learn to report crimes, stay away from gangs and carry fire hoses.
While Newark's acting police director Samuel DeMaio claims the Safe City campaign is working, many residents say the streets don't seem any safer.
Newark Mayor Cory Booker has denied a run for higher office, but the Newark mayor recently launched Cory PAC.
A spike in violent crimes since last year and fears of a hot summer to come in Newark, Mayor Cory Booker told the crowd inside Calvary Gospel Church the city will strictly enforce curfew laws.
Previously, Booker said all city agencies would be involved in offering recreational and employment opportunities for youths this summer. He also has said more police will be deployed.
Madison Square Garden is undergoing a renovation, which means the New York Liberty WNBA team will be playing at the Prudential Center in Newark.
City residents hope the Newark Peace Education Summit, scheduled for Friday through Sunday, will shine a light on Newark's problems and bring added resources to the city for those in the anti-violence struggle.
Anderson most recently served as superintendent of Alternative High Schools and Programming for the New York City Board of Education.
Two major figures from the Garden State were on hand Tuesday night at the TIME '100 Most Influential People In The World' Gala, and both shared big dreams - and big plans - for New Jersey.
Murders are up 71 percent, shootings have increased 29 percent and auto thefts jumped 39 percent for the first three months of this year.
N.J. Gov. Chris Christie, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are just a few of the notable names from the Tri-State to make TIME magazine's list of the 100 Most Influential People.
The new headquarters will be located a block from Penn Station and will bring with it 1,000 jobs.
Newark Mayor Cory Booker spent considerable time bringing the NCAA to Newark and now that the tournament has passed, he's reflecting on how the tournament will affect his city.
With last night's loss to the Celtics, the Knicks saw their record drop to .500 at 35-35, with Dwight Howard and the Magic coming to town Wednesday night. Boomer has grown disgusted with this team and their lack of effort on the defensive end of the floor.
Newark is the new kid on the block in this year's NCAA Tournament, a scrappy underdog looking to compete with the big boys. Mayor Cory Booker joined WFAN's Boomer & Carton on Tuesday to pump his constituency up for the Sweet 16.
The Road to the Final Four runs through Brick City as Newark hosts the Eastern Regional Finals, but there's much more coming to the city than just the NCAA Tournament. Newark Mayor Cory Booker joins CBS 2's Otis Livingston for more.
The Senate Law and Public Safety Committee has invited several speakers to address a recent spike in violent crime.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and Newark Mayor Cory Booker were on hand Tuesday for a press conference to announce Newark's plans for this year's East Region finals to be held at the Prudential Center.
Enough is enough, Newark officials said. Acting Essex County Prosecutor Bob Laurino said the armed carjacking thugs that have plagued Newark over the past few months stole cars for the thrill.
The union for Newark police made the decision after a morning public appeal from Mayor Cory Booker. 167 officers would be be laid off if no agreement is reached.
A group of New Jersey school children received a pep talk on healthy eating and exercise from Michelle Obama.
President Biden said it's been the privilege of his life to serve the country for over 50 years.
Palestinian youth held a news conference at a community center in New Jersey condemning Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the United States Wednesday.
President Joe Biden intervened Wednesday after NJ Transit's negotiations with the union representing engineers stalled.
A potential explosive device was found outside a Harlem police station house Wednesday afternoon.
Veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers said Wednesday the Jets' goal this season is reaching the Super Bowl.
A potential explosive device was found outside a Harlem police station house Wednesday afternoon.
Veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers said Wednesday the Jets' goal this season is reaching the Super Bowl.
Tom Thibodeau, a two-time coach of the year, agrees to three-year contract extension with Knicks.
Billy Joel performs the last concert of his MSG residency this week in NYC. See how to get tickets, and how much they're going to cost you.
As the internet buzzes about Kamala Harris and her "brat summer," NYC Mayor Eric Adams has some advice for the likely Democratic nominee: Be herself.
Another day means another round of showers for the New York City area, but there's hope around the corner.
NYC's unsettled weather continues today, with rain showers in the forecast through Thursday.
Lawmakers in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are flocking to Vice President Kamala Harris' side.
New York's weather calls for a cloudy day Monday, with rising humidity and increasing shower chances.
Humidity levels will climb and temperatures will reach the mid to upper 80s in the Tri-State Area on Sunday.
Palestinian youth held a news conference at a community center in New Jersey condemning Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the United States Wednesday.
President Joe Biden intervened Wednesday after NJ Transit's negotiations with the union representing engineers stalled.
Veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers said Wednesday the Jets' goal this season is reaching the Super Bowl.
Another day means another round of showers for the New York City area, but there's hope around the corner.
A driver who was fleeing police in Essex County, New Jersey, died after crashing into several other vehicles Tuesday.
Jacqueline Franchetti has been trying to get "Kyra's Law" passed for eight years, but keeps running into Albany roadblocks.
The Jets will hold their first training camp workouts on Wednesday in Florham Park, New Jersey.
A small plane crashed Monday at MacArthur Airport on Long Island, killing pilot Christopher Kucera and his passenger, Zachary Hatcher.
Here's what New York leaders are saying about President Joe Biden's decision to end his reelection bid.
Humidity levels will climb and temperatures will reach the mid to upper 80s in the Tri-State Area on Sunday.
President Biden said it's been the privilege of his life to serve the country for over 50 years.
Thousands of protesters descended on Washington, chanting "Free, Free Palestine," and some tried to block streets ahead of Netanyahu's speech.
As the internet buzzes about Kamala Harris and her "brat summer," NYC Mayor Eric Adams has some advice for the likely Democratic nominee: Be herself.
New bus routes are coming to Queens, and riders have a chance to weigh in on the plan tonight. Here's why it's facing pushback.
The Israeli prime minister's address comes at a fraught time in U.S. politics and as he faces domestic and international pressure over the war in Gaza.
State records show the fund is facing a projected shortfall of $3 billion, and that shortfall is impacting the children.
At least seven people in New York have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
At least two cases of measles have been found in people staying at a New York City-run shelter for migrants in Brooklyn.
Billy Joel performs the last concert of his MSG residency this week in NYC. See how to get tickets, and how much they're going to cost you.
An album of dark songs recorded in a bedroom at his rented farmhouse in 1982, reflecting the upheaval in his life in-between "The River" and "Born in the U.S.A.," helped solidify Springsteen's status as one of music's most soulful voices.
A new sculpture featuring the likeness of one of hip-hop's first DJs plays a specially curated mix, powered by solar panels.
Prosecutors have been preparing to retry the disgraced movie mogul since the New York Court of Appeals overturned his 2020 rape conviction.
The Kennedy Center named its 2024 Honorees Thursday morning. They include Harlem's historic Apollo Theater, the first institution to ever receive the honor.
Veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers said Wednesday the Jets' goal this season is reaching the Super Bowl.
Tom Thibodeau, a two-time coach of the year, agrees to three-year contract extension with Knicks.
The IOC also voted on Wednesday to name the French Alps as the host of the 2030 Winter Games.
Jeff McNeil kept up his sudden power surge with a two-run homer that snapped a sixth-inning tie, and the New York Mets held off the New York Yankees 3-2 in their Subway Series opener.
All eyes will be on quarterback Daniel Jones when the Giants open training camp on Wednesday in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
The Fordham Business Improvement District in the Bronx said they're offering 10 businesses security improvement grants of up to $1,500 to fortify their shops.
Queens resident Lou Harris is on a mission to make the sport of surfing more inclusive.
City Parks Foundation's Coastal Classrooms is providing educational programs for middle school students.
The situation for a NYCHA tenant has gone from bad to worse after ankle-deep water inundated her Brooklyn apartment during a storm.
A new sculpture featuring the likeness of one of hip-hop's first DJs plays a specially curated mix, powered by solar panels.
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.
A driver who was fleeing police in Essex County died after crashing into several other vehicles Tuesday.
President Joe Biden addressed the nation Wednesday night for the first time since dropping out of the presidential race. CBS New York's Dick Brennan and political reporter Marcia Kramer discuss his remarks.
Billy Joel will end his storied residency at Madison Square Garden with a sold-out show Thursday night. As CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports, the special night is attracting fans young and old from all over the world.
Some Scouts from New York were ready to do their duty and help save a life when someone suffered a medical emergency on a cross-country flight. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
After a spate of close calls on airport runways, the union for air traffic controllers has reached a deal with the Federal Aviation Administration to ensure more rest time. CBS New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas has the details.