Kars 4 Kids Gives Away Coats In Newark
It's a special day for those in need in New Jersey's largest city.
It's a special day for those in need in New Jersey's largest city.
When the Yankees' minor league team in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre needed a temporary home, Riverfront Stadium in Newark seemed a perfect fit.
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.
There is growing concern among the police over an increase in Venezuelan gang activity across New York City.
A Washington Heights home invasion that ended with a fatal fall early Saturday morning is under investigation.
It's Thanksgiving week and what is expected to be a record number of people will be hitting the road or taking to the sky to celebrate.
The Buccaneers rushed for four touchdowns in a 30-7 victory over the Giants and new starting quarterback Tommy DeVito on Sunday.
New Jersey Sen. George Helmy said congestion pricing could drive businesses out of New York City and into the Garden State on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
There is growing concern among the police over an increase in Venezuelan gang activity across New York City.
A Washington Heights home invasion that ended with a fatal fall early Saturday morning is under investigation.
It's Thanksgiving week and what is expected to be a record number of people will be hitting the road or taking to the sky to celebrate.
New Jersey Sen. George Helmy said congestion pricing could drive businesses out of New York City and into the Garden State on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Thanksgiving week starts Monday with partly sunny skies and temps in the mid 50s, but things will change from there.
Thanksgiving week starts Monday with partly sunny skies and temps in the mid 50s, but things will change from there.
The MTA announced the Federal Highway Administration has given congestion pricing the green light, clearing the way for it to start on Jan. 5, 2025.
After a long period of drought and fire hazards, we're getting an early taste of winter. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have been desperate for rain.
The first major snowstorm of the season brought school closures, power outages, and heavy snow to our region, including to areas that badly needed it.
Jodi Rell, who became Connecticut's second female governor when John Rowland resigned in a corruption scandal, has died at 78.
It's Thanksgiving week and what is expected to be a record number of people will be hitting the road or taking to the sky to celebrate.
New Jersey Sen. George Helmy said congestion pricing could drive businesses out of New York City and into the Garden State on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Thanksgiving week starts Monday with partly sunny skies and temps in the mid 50s, but things will change from there.
A fire in Bayonne displaced several families and caused a day care to evacuate Friday.
A Hudson Valley woman says her car was driven from Queens to New Jersey after she parked at an unlicensed long-term parking lot near John F. Kennedy International Airport.
New Jersey Sen. George Helmy said congestion pricing could drive businesses out of New York City and into the Garden State on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Thanksgiving week starts Monday with partly sunny skies and temps in the mid 50s, but things will change from there.
The MTA announced the Federal Highway Administration has given congestion pricing the green light, clearing the way for it to start on Jan. 5, 2025.
After a long period of drought and fire hazards, we're getting an early taste of winter. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have been desperate for rain.
The first major snowstorm of the season brought school closures, power outages, and heavy snow to our region, including to areas that badly needed it.
New Jersey Sen. George Helmy said congestion pricing could drive businesses out of New York City and into the Garden State on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Democrats say they're concerned or scared Trump will threaten their rights, but fewer than half feel motivated to oppose him.
New York has repealed a seldom-used law over a century old that made it a crime to cheat on your spouse.
The New York Department of Motor Vehicles has overhauled its point system, and the points drivers accrue are going to stay on their record longer.
A New York City Councilmember is taking the city's Department of Homeless Services to task, saying it needs to do a better job managing food at the city's migrant shelters.
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.
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
Lawyers for actor Jonathan Majors and Grace Jabbari agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice, according to a joint filing in Manhattan federal court.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
A federal judge is deciding whether to release Sean "Diddy" Combs on bail as he awaits trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges.
Chris Stapleton took home four Country Music Association Awards and hardly left the stage on Wednesday night, while an absent Morgan Wallen won the night's biggest prize, entertainer of the year.
The Buccaneers rushed for four touchdowns in a 30-7 victory over the Giants and new starting quarterback Tommy DeVito on Sunday.
The New York Rangers lost to the Edmonton Oilers 6-2 on Saturday night.
The New York Islanders beat the St. Louis Blues on Saturday night to end a three-game skid.
Tomas Tatar had a goal and an assist and the New Jersey Devils beat the Washington Capitals on Saturday night.
The New York Red Bulls posted a 2-0 victory over New York City FC in an Eastern Conference semifinal on Saturday night.
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.
Nov. 29 is the last day for New York City restaurants to remove roadway dining sheds, which will now be seasonal under new regulations set by the City Council.
A new state-of-the-art trash system in NYCHA's Polo Grounds Towers in Harlem promises to tackle energy, rodent and recycling issues.
Families in Central Harlem will soon settle into their new homes at Marcus Garvey Village, which also brings free gathering spaces to the community and an LGBTQ center.
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."
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock say Monday will be nice, with sun and clouds and a high of 55, but after that things will get dicey, especially on Thanksgiving.
Police say Tren de Aragua is the Venezuelan gang that is living in the shelter system and recruiting children. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram has the story.
Police are searching for three suspects in Saturday's early morning crime. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the latest on the investigation.
CBS News New York's Derick Waller went to Newark Liberty Airport on Sunday, where things went smoothly for travelers, but officials say the situation will surely get more hectic in the days leading up to the holiday.
The big-budget musical "Wicked" debuted in the top spot with $114 million. "Gladiator II" also had a strong showing, pulling in $55.5 million. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.