Wildfire fears becoming reality in northern parts of New Jersey
New Jersey is already starting to see wildfires -- far more north than the state had warned residents about.
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New Jersey is already starting to see wildfires -- far more north than the state had warned residents about.
CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian has the story from Livingston, where things got a little too close for comfort on Saturday.
East Orange parents are demanding transparency from their school district after dozens of educators were laid off due to budget gaps.
Two girls, 6 and 8, died in a fire that tore through a multi-family home in Newark, according to New Jersey investigators.
Fire spreads to five homes in Essex County, New Jersey on Tuesday. It was so intense, families had just moments to get out. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports.
Nine families are displaced after a fire tore through five residential buildings in Irvington Tuesday.
West Orange, N.J. town officials say the new owners of The Manor illegally cut down hundreds of trees on the historic property.
A resident said her mother was in an upstairs bedroom when she heard the tree come tumbling down. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
A driver who was fleeing police in Essex County died after crashing into several other vehicles Tuesday.
A driver who was fleeing police in Essex County, New Jersey, died after crashing into several other vehicles Tuesday.
A pedestrian was killed Tuesday after a police pursuit in Essex County ended in a crash, police sources tell CBS New York. CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports.
Police say three people were stabbed overnight in East Orange, New Jersey. Neighbors tell CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian the victims are a woman and her two daughters, ages 1 and 3.
Part of the South Mountain Reservation was closed to the public after police fatally shot a bear that became aggressive toward people.
The South Mountain Reservation was closed to the public after police fatally shot a bear that became aggressive toward people. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Police officers said they encountered a bear at the South Mountain Reservation in Essex County.
Surveillance video allegedly shows the suspect grabbing and pulling the child to the backyard of a property in Irvington. CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports.
A special general election will be held in New Jersey in September to fill the House of Representatives seat left vacant by late Rep. Donald Payne Jr.
The Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival is in full swing at New Jersey's Branch Brook Park, which has more than 5,000 cherry blossom trees.
Pews at Our Lady of the Lake are damaged and statues are charred after someone intentionally set a fire days after Easter, police said.
Pews at Our Lady of the Lake in Verona are damaged and statues are charred after someone intentionally set a fire, police said. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
Flood Watches are in effect for several counties, including Essex, where CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock spoke with one business owner as she prepared for another round of rain.
Frank Sanchez entered a not guilty plea to second-degree assault and endangering the welfare of child.
CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports from Essex County, where Lane Road is still under several inches of water in Fairfield.
River Flood Warnings remain in effect along portions of the Passaic, Saddle and Millstone rivers through Wednesday morning.
Edwin Ivan Martinez's cousin said he was always a positive person and would light up the whole room.
With the NYC congestion pricing start date expected some time in January 2025, these are the next steps it must pass.
Officials at Gorton High School said a student brought a knife onto the campus Thursday and used it during a fight with another student.
The fire is raging in the Sterling Forest State Park. Authorities say it has been boxed in by fire lines.
Congestion pricing in NYC will start in January with a $9 toll, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday.
Six Flags announced it shut down the Kingda Ka and Green Lantern roller coasters to make way for two new rides including The Flash coaster.
With the NYC congestion pricing start date expected some time in January 2025, these are the next steps it must pass.
Officials at Gorton High School said a student brought a knife onto the campus Thursday and used it during a fight with another student.
The fire is raging in the Sterling Forest State Park. Authorities say it has been boxed in by fire lines.
Congestion pricing in NYC will start in January with a $9 toll, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday.
Democrat Ken Jenkins will run in the Westchester County executive special election early in 2025.
Service is finally restored after a transformer explosion and fire along Amtrak tracks in the Bronx caused service suspensions throughout the region Tuesday and Wednesday.
A Red Flag Warning is back in effect for much of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, as the fire threat remains high.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is moving forward with a plan to "unpause" congestion pricing by the end of the year, sources tell CBS News New York.
Connecticut election results show Vice President Kamala Harris won the state, and Sen. Chris Murphy was reelected, CBS News projects.
This Election Day is expected to be one of our warmest ever on record for New York City and the surrounding area.
The fire is raging in the Sterling Forest State Park. Authorities say it has been boxed in by fire lines.
Six Flags announced it shut down the Kingda Ka and Green Lantern roller coasters to make way for two new rides including The Flash coaster.
New Jersey has declared a drought warning as dry conditions continue, asking residents to conserve water voluntarily.
Firefighters are slowly making progress in their battle against a wildfire at the border of New Jersey and New York.
An arrest has been made in a 50-year-old murder case thanks to the diligent work of some New Jersey college students.
A Rockville Centre police detective faces hate crime charges following an incident in Manorville, prosecutors said Wednesday.
Long Island volunteer firefighter Jonathan Quiles is accused of intentionally setting a brush fire in Medford, New York.
Long Island leaders say they're hopeful that Donald Trump's pick for head of the EPA, former Rep. Lee Zeldin, will in fact protect the environment.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says she wants to reduce congestion pricing tolls, but her plan is being met by opposition to any tolling.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is moving forward with a plan to "unpause" congestion pricing by the end of the year, sources tell CBS News New York.
Democrat Ken Jenkins will run in the Westchester County executive special election early in 2025.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Matt Gaetz, whose selection as attorney general prompted backlash, resigned from Congress.
Firefighters are slowly making progress in their battle against a wildfire at the border of New Jersey and New York.
President Biden and President-elect Donald Trump both promised a "smooth" transition.
Many migrants in New York City say they're facing fear and uncertainty since President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to deport millions of undocumented immigrants.
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.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced a $150 million investment in a new state-of-the-art cell and gene therapy hub to be built on Long Island.
Dozens of New York and New Jersey schools are impacted by a recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria.
Six Flags announced it shut down the Kingda Ka and Green Lantern roller coasters to make way for two new rides including The Flash coaster.
John Krasinski is People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive for 2024. The magazine announced the actor-writer-director as its pick during "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."
America's largest nonfiction film festival, featuring more than 200 features and shorts, returns to New York City theaters and streaming.
Mattel apologizes for inadvertently directing people to pornography site instead of one promoting upcoming film.
Judith Jamison, an internationally acclaimed dancer who later served as artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for two decades, has died at age 81.
The Chicago Bulls outlasted the New York Knicks on Wednesday night.
The Boston Celtics beat the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night.
Leon Draisaitl had two goals, including the overtime winner, as the Edmonton Oilers beat the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.
The New York Knicks beat Philadelphia on Tuesday night in the opener of NBA Cup group play for both teams.
The New Jersey Devils snapped Florida's seven-game winning streak by beating the Panthers on Tuesday night.
The Hispanic Society's new exhibit traces how different cultures influenced the women of Spain as they found their own voices throughout history.
Brooklyn transit riders are worried about an ongoing proposal to cut bus stops as part of a redesign project.
A Long Island man's life savings were stolen from his bank account, and he says he's been waiting a year to get it back.
As work is being completed on a six-block stretch of the Ocean Parkway Greenway, cyclists say the rest of the bike path is overdue for upgrades.
A Bronx resident says illegally parked RVs and abandoned vehicles have been an eyesore in his community for years.
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."
Fire officials said the blaze started in a mechanical room. No injuries have been reported. CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu reports.
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday that congestion pricing will start in January at $9. Watch her complete news conference.
Officials say a student brought a knife into the school and used it during a fight. The suspect was taken into custody and the victim was said to be in stable condition. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Firefighters have made progress battling the Jennings Creek wildfire, New York State Park Police said Thursday. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
CBS News New York's Doug Williams has the latest on the tolling plan's expected price and reaction from drivers.
